The regent is determined to get the daughter of a minor official.

Chapter 203 Prince Lu is seriously ill

The banquet is over.

Xu Keke, Princess Rui, and other ladies from the palace accompanied the Empress Dowager to the theater to watch a play.

The Empress Dowager loved to listen to operas, and Xu Keke also liked to listen to them.

Xu Ke often came to the theater in the palace. This was one of the reasons why the Empress Dowager liked her daughter-in-law.

As soon as you step into the theater, the lively atmosphere hits you.

Everyone's eyes were focused on the bright stage.

The Grand Empress Dowager sat in the main seat, and Xu Ke and the concubines from each palace took seats beside her in turn.

After a while, the sound of gongs and drums began, and the show began.

This play is the classic "Romance of the West Chamber".

The actors have profound singing skills, and every move they make shows their skill.

The liveliness and playfulness of Hongniang, and the shyness and gentleness of Cui Yingying.

Zhang Sheng's elegance and infatuation were portrayed vividly.

Xu Keke was enjoying the show while paying attention to the reaction of the Empress Dowager.

The Empress Dowager had a smile on her face and a focused expression.

Obviously immersed in the wonderful plot.

The ladies in the various palaces were also fascinated by the performance, and some of them hummed along with the tune.

Others applauded and cheered for the artists' wonderful performances.

When the play reached the emotional part, Cui Yingying and Zhang Sheng expressed their true feelings to each other, and the lingering emotions moved many people.

The Empress Dowager couldn't help but sigh.

"Love in this world always makes people so worried."

You may answer softly.

"My queen mother is very knowledgeable and insightful. What she said is absolutely true."

Chu Musheng did not come to listen to the opera.

He was holding the young prince who had just woken up, and chatting with Prince Fu and Prince Rui.

Prince Fu looked at the young master with a loving face.

She couldn't help but reach out and take the child from Chu Musheng's arms.

He put it on his lap and sat down, smiling.

"Brother Xuan is so handsome. Look at his eyes and eyebrows. He looks exactly like Brother Sheng when he was a child."

Prince Rui came forward and looked at the young master carefully with a smile on his face.

"Look at this little nose and little mouth, as delicate as a doll in a painting. Brother Sheng, you are so lucky!"

Chu Musheng smiled and said, "Thank you for the compliment, brothers."

Prince Fu gently patted the young master's back.

The young master looked at him with his dark eyes.

Prince Fu liked it more and more as he looked at it, and said to Chu Musheng.

"That's not an exaggeration. Brother Xuan is so fair and clean, with clear eyes. Just looking at him makes my heart warm."

Prince Rui continued, "I really want to hug him more and feel the energy of this little guy."

Prince Fu laughed and said, "Seeing how embarrassed you are, don't scare the child."

Prince Rui looked at his broken arm and worried that he could not hold the child steadily.

He took out an exquisite jade pendant from his arms and handed it to the young master.

The young master grabbed it with both hands and stared at it.

Seeing this, Chu Musheng quickly declined.

"Brother, this is unacceptable."

Prince Rui pretended to be displeased.

"This is a small gift from the prince to the young master. Brother Sheng, please don't stop me."

Prince Fu joked on the side.

"Prince Rui can't wait to please our young prince."

Prince Rui laughed heartily.

"Who can not like such a cute little baby? When I look at Xuan Ge'er, my heart feels so happy."

Chu Musheng felt very pleased when he saw how much his two brothers loved the young master.

He took the jade pendant from the young master and helped to put it away.

I thought to myself that my son was like a princess in this respect, a little money-grubber.

Speaking in his mouth.

"The child is still young, and I am afraid that he might accidentally break his brother's kindness."

Prince Rui smiled and turned the topic to the current flooding in the south.

"Brother Sheng, today we brothers are gathered together happily, and the palace is full of singing and dancing. I wonder how many families have been displaced by the floods in the south."

Chu Musheng's expression also became solemn.

"This matter worries me deeply. The floods are raging and the people are suffering. I have ordered the transfer of money and grain from the national treasury, but I fear it will not be enough to provide relief."

Prince Fu sighed softly.

"The most urgent task is to ensure that relief supplies can reach the disaster area smoothly. We also need to dispatch capable officials to coordinate this matter to prevent those who want to enrich themselves from interfering."

Prince Rui nodded in agreement.

"I heard that the disaster area is plagued by disease. We need to send good doctors there to control the epidemic, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous."

Chu Musheng nodded slightly.

"I have already made some arrangements. This time, Prince Ning and General Song will lead the troops, horses, and supplies to the south.

At that time, we will join forces with General Sheng Si of Huainan to rescue the victims, but the reconstruction still requires the court's careful consideration."

Fu Wang Dao:

"After the flood recedes, we can organize the victims to reclaim wasteland and plant crops, and then reduce taxes so that the people can rest and recuperate."

Prince Rui continued.

"We can also recruit craftsmen to help people repair their houses and rebuild their homes."

Chu Musheng sighed slightly.

“I just hope that this flood can subside as soon as possible so that people can return to a peaceful life.

If my prediction is correct, refugees must have already fled to various provincial capitals by now.

They dragged their families along and made their way forward with difficulty. Those who walked fast might soon reach the capital.

To deal with this situation, I have already notified all provinces in advance to open their granaries and release grain.

It is imperative to ensure that the victims have the most basic food and clothing.

At the same time, we sincerely invite wealthy businessmen from all over the world to donate generously and provide support.

They built porridge stalls outside the city and provided porridge to the victims to relieve their urgent needs.

Make sure every disaster victim gets some help to temporarily get through this difficult time."

Prince Rui looked at Chu Musheng with admiration.

"Brother Sheng, your arrangements are decisive and thorough. If they can be implemented effectively.

It will surely alleviate the people's urgent needs and demonstrate our government's care for the disaster victims."

At this time, the young prince was babbling in Prince Fu's arms.

Chu Musheng took his son and pinched his little nose.

"When Xuan'er grows up, he must care about the world and work for the welfare of the people."

Prince Fu and Prince Rui smiled at each other.

"With Brother Sheng's guidance, the young master will surely become a great man in the future."

At this time, a eunuch from the palace came to report.

"This servant has met several princes. Prince Lu's palace has sent someone to ask for the imperial physician, saying that Prince Lu is seriously ill and the palace's doctors are helpless."

Chu Musheng's expression tightened.

"Quickly, pass on my order to have the most skilled doctors from the Imperial Hospital to rush to Prince Lu's mansion."

Prince Fu said anxiously.

"Brother Lu Wang's health has not been good, why is it so serious this time?"

Prince Rui also looked worried.

"Could it be that the recent weather changes have triggered an old illness?"

Chu Musheng ordered the eunuchs around him.

"Go prepare some supplements. I will go to Prince Lu's mansion to visit him personally."

Prince Fu and Prince Rui both expressed their desire to go together.

Chu Musheng called Sheng Er, handed the young master to him, and took Sheng Wu and the guards out of the palace.

Soon, they arrived at Prince Lu's Mansion.

Prince Lu was lying on the hospital bed, looking haggard.