The wives of the concubines are empresses

Shangguan Wanjun was shocked when she heard the report.

"What, plague?" This plague is extremely scary whether in ancient times or in the world of the previous life.

Thinking of this, Shangguan Wanjun immediately looked at Liu Cheng, Su Yude and Shi Qingxue who were standing aside and gave them instructions.

"Xiao Liuzi, send people to all the major government offices to announce my order. Everyone must wear a mask or veil today. Those who violate the order will be beaten with twenty sticks."

"The slave obeys the order."

"Xiao Dezi, pass on my oral order. Everyone in the harem must wear the masks and veils prepared by each palace. Also, let all the concubines come to the imperial study." She had other things to arrange.

"The slave obeys the order."

"Xiao Shizi, go outside the palace and the four city gates to convey my oral order. Everyone should wear masks and veils, and directly collect 10,000 copies each from the Clothing Bureau. Then give the soldiers 10,000 pairs of gloves to prevent contact with the source of the plague. I will send some more later." The rest had to be drawn from Gong Huifang's workshop. Fortunately, she had foresight and made preparations in advance.

Shi Qingxue said: "I obey your order."

Shangguan Wanjun looked at Aunt Cheng again and instructed, "Increase the frequency of mugwort disinfection in the palace. Don't miss any corner, especially the places with the most people coming and going, such as the palace corridors, once in the morning, noon and evening."

Aunt Cheng nodded solemnly: "I obey your order."

Watching their colleagues leave one by one, Mu Xiang, Ou He and Liu Li looked at each other anxiously, and Mu Xiang was the first to speak.

"Your Majesty, is there anything we servants can do?" They also wanted to share your worries.

Shangguan Wanjun pursed her lips and thought: She hasn’t thought about Mu Xiang and the others yet.

"I'll tell you when I think of it."

Upon hearing this, Mu Xiang bowed respectfully.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Suddenly, she remembered something: "Muxiang, take some mugwort and boil water from various places outside the palace. Use the spray bottle you use for watering flowers to spray the air, once in the morning, noon, and evening. Then, pour some mugwort water on the ground to disinfect it, once a day. If you're short on manpower, you can select directly from the refugees."

Mu Xiang bowed and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, I will go now. I will take my leave."

Although it is not known whether the emperor's actions will be effective, it is better than just waiting and watching without any solution.

Master Yun sent someone to find out the news outside, and his eyes were solemn.

"Father, I'm afraid you will be sad this time." Yun Yangfei looked at his father in deep thought and expressed his thoughts.

"Father must go to the palace immediately." He wanted to see what the emperor thought about this sudden plague.

Yun Yangfei agreed upon hearing this: "Father, your son will go to the palace with you to see the emperor."

Master Yun gave him a deep look and said, "Okay, send someone to tell your mother and the others that we'll be leaving first."

"Yes."

The concubines in the harem arrived at the main hall of the imperial study one after another. Just as Shangguan Wanjun was about to speak, a eunuch walked in.

"Your Majesty, Grand Tutor Yun and Director Yun of the Military Selection and Clean Personnel Division of the Ministry of War request an audience."

"Teacher?" Could it be that the teacher saw something that she didn't see?

"Hurry up and announce it." She hoped that the teacher could give her some good methods and inspiration, otherwise it would be difficult for her to do it alone.

The father and son came to the audience in official uniforms.

"I see you, Your Majesty."

"I see you, Your Majesty."

"My dear ministers, please excuse me, but do you have something to report?"

Taifu Yun and Yun Yangfei exchanged a glance and said, "Your Majesty, I heard that there's a plague out there. Does Your Majesty have any plans to deal with it?"

"I have sent people to all the prefectures to convey my oral order that everyone must wear masks and veils as soon as possible. I have also sent people to bring samples, and they can copy them.

Furthermore, the civilians, refugees, and soldiers outside the palace were ordered to wear masks and veils. Mugwort was also brought out of the palace and sprayed liberally into the air and on the ground daily..."

After hearing her words, Master Yun was full of doubts.

"I would like to ask Your Majesty, what effect will this spray have?"

"Based on the medical books I've read recently and considering the current situation, I think spraying mugwort water into the air can appropriately erode some of the dirt in the air."

Yun Yangfei thought deeply and said, "Father, the Emperor's move might be useful."

He began to look forward to it. Ever since the emperor ascended the throne, they had witnessed his policies that benefited the people and the country time and time again. This time would surely be a great historical witness.

Master Yun's eyes were already red and he shouted loudly.

"There is hope for our dynasty, and for the people." He immediately knelt respectfully and shouted, "Long live the emperor."

When the other nobles and others heard this, they had no choice but to kneel down and shout as well.

"Long live my emperor."

Shangguan Wanjun was stunned. Why did he kneel down for no reason?

"Teacher, please stand up."

Seeing him in tears, Shangguan Wanjun quickly took out the handkerchief in her arms.

"Teacher." Seeing the handkerchief, Master Yun was stunned.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I have been disrespectful in front of you."

Shangguan Wanjun smiled faintly and said, "It's not that serious. Teacher, please sit down. You are one of my pillars of support, so you must take good care of yourself."

Hearing the emperor's words, Master Yun's eyes turned red again. The emperor seemed to approve of him.

"Your Majesty, I am still able to move. If you have anything to say, just give me your orders. I am not afraid of going through fire and water."

After saying this, Shangguan Wanjun chuckled.

"Teacher, is it so serious that you have to personally take part in the battle? Besides, there's no need to go through fire and water. You should at least give the young people some opportunities."

Taifu Yun sat at the lower seat, facing Shangguan Wanjun.

"That's right, what is the emperor going to do next?"

Shangguan Wanjun sighed, "The reason why refugees are so susceptible to the plague is probably due to their physical condition. Poor health naturally makes people more susceptible to illness, and this is probably also largely related to their food, clothing, housing, and transportation, especially food and clothing."

Taifu Yun stroked his beard and nodded, "Your Majesty is absolutely right, but given the current situation, I heard that the national treasury and granaries don't have much food left."

Having to support such a large number of court officials and harem is also quite expensive.

"Teacher, you're right. The national granary is indeed almost empty this time. According to the Minister of Revenue, it's less than half full."

Master Yun was shocked: "It's being consumed so quickly?"

Yun Yangfei and the other side lords were also greatly surprised, but they seemed to understand the refugees who poured into the capital every day.

Shangguan Wanjun pursed her lips helplessly and nodded: "Yes."

Everyone looked unhappy, and they didn't know whether they could successfully resolve this incident.

"The Xuanwei General's Mansion, the Jiahe Township Lord's Mansion, the Palace Mansion, and the Ming Mansion have been distributing porridge for half a month, which has alleviated some of the burden on the court."

Everyone's heart was heavy.

A guard hurried in to report, "Your Majesty, the Right Prime Minister has sent his female family members out of the house to provide disaster relief and distribute porridge. There are porridge stalls at all four city gates."

Shangguan Wanjun smiled with relief when she heard this.

"The Right Prime Minister has impressed me this time. He is worthy of being a senior minister of our dynasty."

Concubine Wen - Bai Xuanyi was indeed frowning. He had sent someone to deliver a letter to his father a long time ago, but he only started to implement it now. If he wasn't waiting for credit, then what was it? He sighed slightly in his heart.

The concubines had different thoughts, and some of them were quite dissatisfied with the right prime minister's move.

Why didn't they come earlier or later, but came at this time to distribute porridge and help with disaster relief? Isn't it just to grab credit and make the emperor pay more attention to their Prime Minister's Mansion? His means are despicable.