The hero fell for the cannon fodder maid.

After listening to what he said, Xiao Wanyue felt that this man was quite paranoid. If he wanted something, he would get it no matter what. Alas, she had to admit that what he said was quite touching.

In fact, it's not that she has no feelings for him, but she is afraid of being hurt, so she is so reluctant. Also, she doesn't know if this parallel world will disappear suddenly, and she sometimes feels anxious.

Xiao Wanyue looked at He Jingming and said, "I have my own difficulties. Actually, I know you like me very much, but there are some things I can't explain to you."

As she spoke, she turned her head away and stopped looking at him.

He Jingming was wondering what concerns she had. What concerns? Why couldn't she tell him? She had already returned home and expressed her feelings. Why would she still have concerns?

"Yue'er, what are you worried about? Tell me."

Xiao Wanyue: "I said that one day I will suddenly disappear. Would you believe it? This is just my guess. It's not certain. I'm afraid of making a promise that I can't fulfill. I'm afraid that I won't be able to be with you in the years to come. Do you know?"

He Jingming felt that what Xiao Wanyue said was so strange. Why would she leave?

Will he be able to see her again after he leaves?

How could she leave him? She was his life.

He Jingming: "Yue'er, what are you talking about? What do you mean?"

He was a little excited, and hugged Xiao Wanyue in his arms, little by little, trying to squeeze her into his body. He was afraid of losing her, and there was always a feeling of being close yet distant around him. He was really scared.

Xiao Wanyue was almost suffocating in He Jingming's arms. She had been holding him for too long. She was just following his words, but he became like this. If she really left, she didn't know how crazy he would go.

Xiao Wanyue: "Let me go, I can't breathe anymore, are you trying to murder me?"

He Jingming then noticed that Xiao Wanyue's face was red. He was too forceful just now.

He Jingming: "Yue'er, you will marry me, right?"

Xiao Wanyue: "Maybe."

After the two of them strolled in the garden for a while, someone came to He Jingming to deal with some important matters. Xiao Wanyue also felt bad for the Prince of Zhennan's Mansion.

She went straight to her old yard. She felt like sleeping and needed to sleep for a while to regain her energy.

She didn't know whether her parents were still there. In fact, she knew that her parents just wanted to leave some space for her and He Jingming to get along. Maybe they thought she also had a good impression of He Jingming.

He Jingming received news from the secret guard that Prince Rong was looking for him. He didn't know what it was about, but there must be something waiting for him to solve.

He flew out of the Prince of Zhennan's Mansion and headed towards the Imperial Palace. It was time for him to return to the palace.

After arriving at his residence and changing into casual clothes, he went to the imperial study to see Prince Rong. As soon as he entered, he saw Prince Rong waiting for him with an anxious look on his face.

He sat on the dragon throne and looked at Prince Rong, who immediately knelt and saluted, saying, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."

He Jingming: "No need to be so polite, brother Yue, what do you want to talk to me about?"

He looked at the memorial on the desk, then looked at the person opposite him.

Zhao Yue took out a memorial from his arms and said, "My Royal Highness, please read this memorial."

He Jingming immediately read through the memorial quickly. After finishing it, he flew into a rage and slammed the memorial to the ground with a "bang". He sternly asked, "Why are you reporting it now?"

Zhao Yue said in a panic, "Your Majesty, I just received a report that the plague in Jiangzhou is getting worse. The governor of Jiangzhou concealed the news, and it was one of his subordinates who risked his life to report it. Now Jiangzhou is in chaos, and there is a possibility of civil unrest. I hope Your Majesty will make a decision. I have already sent people to prevent the people of Jiangzhou from fleeing to the capital, and have also delivered herbs and food."

He Jingming: "Quickly call Prince Duan, Minister Lin, Prime Minister Zhang, and General Zheng to discuss this matter together."

The eunuchs outside hurried away immediately after receiving the order.

He Jingming: "Brother Yue, tell me about the situation in Jiangzhou."

Zhao Yue: "Jiangzhou has 50,000 households, and over a thousand have been infected with the plague, and it's showing signs of spreading. Every household is staying indoors, so the situation isn't too bad. However, officials in Jiangzhou are forming cliques, selling official positions, and engaging in rampant corruption, causing widespread public resentment."

He Jingming: "Who do you think should handle this matter?"

Zhao Yue: "I think the Prince of Zhennan would be the most suitable person to go. He is currently serving as the Minister of War and has served in Jiangzhou before. He is both virtuous and talented and quite capable. I believe he can handle this matter well."

He Jingming frowned and thought about it. What Zhao Yue said was not a problem, but he was still hesitant about whether to send Xiao Lingqing to Jiangzhou. After thinking for a while, he said, "Xiao Lingqing is indeed a good choice, but..."

Zhao Yue: "Brother Emperor, why are you hesitant to speak?"

He Jingming: "Nothing."

Soon, several ministers hurried over. They also knew why the emperor called them. It had spread outside that there was a civil unrest in Jiangzhou, and they should be discussing how to solve this matter.

Several people entered the imperial study, knelt down and saluted, saying: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. Long live the Emperor."

He Jingming said without looking away, "Everyone, please stand up."

Several ministers: "Thank you, Your Majesty." They stood up and looked at He Jingming from their seats.

He Jingming: "All the ministers know why I called you here, right?"

Prime Minister Zhang said, "I have heard that there is a civil unrest in Jiangzhou."

Prime Minister Zhang Mianzhi is an old minister who supported He Jingming. He was also He Jingming's teacher. He made great efforts in eliminating Zhao Hong's forces. Of course, his abilities are also very outstanding, and he deserves the position of Prime Minister.

Several ministers also nodded, wanting to see what His Majesty would say.

General Zheng was also worried. He had also found out some things. The situation in Jiangzhou was not that simple. When his eldest son passed by Jiangzhou, he found that there were some problems among the people there. He was investigating the matter there, and he also learned about it from him.

There is a plague there.

General Zheng took two steps forward and said, "Your Majesty, the situation in Jiangzhou may not be simple. There is not only civil unrest but also plague."

Minister Lin: "How did the old general know this?"

General Zheng said, "My son is in Jiangzhou. He sent me a letter today telling me that the situation in Jiangzhou is very serious. There are people with ulterior motives who are inciting the people and making them oppose the court. It seems that they are organized and premeditated."

He Jingming didn't expect that his grandfather knew so much about the situation there, and his uncle was still there.

He Jingming: "Which minister do you think should be sent to handle this matter?"

After discussing for a while, several people said, "Your Majesty, we must find someone who is familiar with Jiangzhou and preferably someone who can march and fight. After all, the situation in Jiangzhou is extremely complicated, and there are civil unrests that we must guard against. We are likely to encounter rebels there."

General Zheng said: "After discussion, I, your Majesty, feel that Prince Xiao, Lord Xie, and Prince Chu are also suitable candidates. They all have such talents, but they each have their own strengths. I leave it to Your Majesty to decide."

He Jingming: "Well, let's have everyone here come to the Imperial Study and see who will volunteer."

After a while, the three of them came to the imperial study, knelt down and saluted, saying: "Your Majesty, long live the emperor."

He Jingming: "Everyone, please stand up."

"I've called you three here today because I have a matter for you to resolve. There's civil unrest and plague in Jiangzhou. Who among you is willing to help the court resolve this thorny issue?"

The three of them looked at each other, thinking about the matter in Jiangzhou.