After I got into the drama, I led the plot astray

This smallpox epidemic was fierce, but the Dayu Kingdom did not fall into chaos because of it. This was not only because I taught them how to extract the cowpox vaccine, but also because of the iron-fisted measures taken by Zheng Xian and others.

According to these manuscripts, the smallpox epidemic was estimated to be completely under control within the year, and the death toll was kept below 5%. Considering the medical conditions in ancient times, this was already a remarkable victory against the epidemic.

I told Gongsun Wen about all this. Being very good at summarizing things, he quickly organized the information and wrote an almost perfect summary.

Looking at this summary, I admire Gongsun Wen from the bottom of my heart. No wonder he could become the prince's tutor. His literary level is really not to be underestimated.

It was around the hour of Xu in the evening when I finished writing this summary. In modern times, the exciting nightlife is just beginning at this time, but in ancient times, most people turned off the lights and went to bed.

Zheng Yan was very happy when he saw the summary. He took the summary report and went to find his father without caring whether Zheng Xian had fallen asleep or not.

Gongsun Wen had no intention of leaving. He slowly sorted out the memorials and said, "You told me before that you would ask me to tell you about Cao Zhi's life in the future. It's still early now, and I see you are not sleepy. Can you tell me about it?"

I've slept for a whole day and now I'm really not sleepy. Also, Yiping hasn't come back yet. I'm worried that something may have happened to her and I've been a little absent-minded.

I thought about it and decided that since I was waiting for Yiping and was bored, I might as well tell him a story.

But what I am talking about is not Cao Zhi, but "Romance of the Three Kingdoms".

I have read the novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms no less than five times, and I am so familiar with its contents that I can almost recite it fluently.

I said, "Let me tell you a story. Cao Zhi is mentioned in this story, but there is not much detail. If you want to hear it, I will tell you."

Gongsun Wen thought for a moment and said, "Go ahead. I'm tired of reviewing memorials, so I'd like to relax my brain."

I cleared my throat and said, "This story is a bit long. I definitely can't finish it in one night. So I'll just stop here as I finish."

Gongsun Wen said impatiently: "Hurry up and tell me. If you keep talking, it will be dawn soon."

I rolled my eyes at Gongsun Wen and said, "You want to hear a story but you have such an attitude. If you don't speak properly, I won't tell you any more."

Gongsun Wen picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said, "Okay, I won't say anything anymore. You go ahead and talk."

Seeing that Gongsun Wen had a good attitude, I continued to speak with satisfaction: "Then shall I start talking?"

Gongsun Wen rolled his eyes and forced himself not to speak.

Seeing Gongsun Wen's frustrated look, I was so happy that I suppressed my laughter and said, "As the general trend of the world goes, divisions will eventually unite, and unites will eventually divide. At the end of the week, the seven kingdoms were fighting and merged into Qin..."

There are a total of 120 chapters in Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and each chapter is very exciting. Gongsun Wen didn't take it seriously at first, but he became more and more fascinated the more he listened. He was completely drawn into the story and listened with full concentration, without even blinking.

When I was talking about the tenth chapter, there was a sudden cry from outside: "Your Majesty, Your Highness, it's late at night, why are you two standing here?"

This is Mingzhu's voice.

Just as Mingzhu finished speaking, Zheng Xian's slightly embarrassed voice came: "The prince and I just happened to pass by, yes, just happened to pass by."

After a while, Zheng Xian said again: "It is getting late, Prince, please go back to the palace and have a rest. You still have to attend the morning court tomorrow, so don't delay important matters."

Zheng Yan's voice came immediately: "Yes, father, I will take my leave."

As soon as Zheng Yan finished speaking, I saw Zheng Yan's head sticking into the door. He smiled and said to me, "Ah Man, I'm leaving now. You should have a good rest. I'll come to see you tomorrow."

I smiled and waved to Zheng Yan, saying, "Good night, Your Highness."

When Zheng Yan heard the word "good night", a blush appeared on his face and he quickly turned around and left.

Soon, Zheng Xian appeared in the room.

Zheng Xian saw Gongsun Wen still sitting there stupidly, as if thinking about something, and said unhappily, "It's already so late, and you're still not leaving here? Do you want me to chase you away with a broom?"

Gongsun Wen was awakened by this and said, "Ah Man's story was so wonderful that I was entranced. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Zheng Xian waved his hand and said, "Hurry up and get out. I have asked someone to clean up Chang'an Palace again. You can stay there temporarily."

Gongsun Wen quickly expressed his gratitude.

After Gongsun Wen thanked me, he said to me, "Ah Man, it's late at night, I don't want to bother you any more. I'll come back tomorrow to listen to your story."

After Gongsun Wen finished speaking, he bowed to Zheng Xian and left.

Zheng Xian walked up to me and said, "I just eavesdropped on you telling a story outside the door. I was so engrossed in it. Can you wait until I come in to tell it again tomorrow?"

I didn't expect that the Three Kingdoms was so fascinating that even Zheng Xian was fascinated by it. I quickly said, "Of course, I will continue the lecture after dinner tomorrow. Your Majesty, please come and listen together then."

Zheng Xian nodded happily and said, "It's getting late, Ah Man, you should go to bed early."

After Zheng Xian finished speaking, he took Wei Yi out.

Mingzhu dared to come in only after she saw Zheng Xian leave.

Mingzhu came to me in a bounding manner and asked with a smile, "Second Young Master, do you know where I have been these days?"

I shook my head and said, "I don't know."

Mingzhu's eyes sparkled, and she sat down on the stool beside the bed and said, "I went to the Jinxiu Palace and Yuegui Palace to watch the fun."

"What?" I said in surprise, "You are a maid in the Hall of Supreme Harmony. How can you run to another hall? Won't they chase you away?"

Mingzhu snorted and said, "Since many concubines were dismissed from the harem, the maids and eunuchs who served the concubines were also sent out of the palace. Now the palace is very short of people. Besides, I am just a little maid, doing odd jobs. I don't serve in the inner house. Who will take care of me?"

I saw that what she said made a lot of sense, so I couldn't help but say, "You were sent by His Majesty to serve me. I was sick and dying these days, but you didn't follow me to serve me and instead went to watch the fun. Didn't His Majesty punish you?"

Mingzhu listened for a moment, rolled her eyes, and then said, "He was punished. How could he not be punished? The punishment was very severe."

I don't believe a word she says.

Just now she was speaking in a loud and clear voice in front of Zheng Xian, without any humility and caution of a palace maid. I knew that her identity was very unusual.

If all the palace maids were like her, the palace would have been in chaos long ago.

I glared at her angrily and said, "Who are you? If you don't tell me, I'll go to His Majesty to ask for an explanation."

Mingzhu looked at me pitifully and said, "Didn't I tell you long ago? I am Mingzhu."

Of course I know she is Mingzhu, but who is Mingzhu?