Crown Prince of the Empire, I quit!

Du Mingxuan, who was disturbed late at night, rubbed his sore eyes and walked out the door impatiently.

"Xu Ruohai, you're not sleeping so late at night, you're going to die!"

"Sir, I have something important to report."

Xu Ruohai knew that Du Mingxuan would definitely be angry if he was disturbed so late at night.

But he had no choice. He didn't have time to talk about this with Du Mingxuan during the day.

Once Huang Zhang finds out that he has accepted money, he is also prepared to help Song Dingsheng get rid of his relationship with Qin Ming.

By that time, the upright Lord Huang’s plague case has not been investigated yet, but he will have to start with himself to eliminate internal troubles.

"Come in and talk."

Du Mingxuan glanced at Xu Ruohai.

His many years of experience in the imperial court made him sense something unusual.

However, outside is not a place to talk. Even if you are discussing business, you have to be careful that there are eavesdroppers.

So he pulled Xu Ruohai into the room.

Xu Ruohai took out a three hundred tael silver note and said flatteringly:

"This was just sent by Song Dingsheng. He said he didn't want to get too involved with His Highness and wanted me to help put in a few good words for him."

"But then I realized my words were no match for yours, so I came to you."

Du Mingxuan is a man who has seen many storms.

Seeing the three hundred taels of silver, he curled his lips in disdain.

"A bumpkin is a bumpkin."

Only three hundred taels!

Normally, if he casually accepted a piece of calligraphy or painting, he could exchange it for thousands of taels of silver at a pawnshop in the capital.

However, no matter how small a mosquito leg is, it is still meat. Du Mingxuan looked down on it, but he also put it into his sleeve.

I have agreed to this matter.

After a moment's silence, he spoke:

"This matter is easy to handle, but it's also difficult... It's a bit difficult, after all, there's Huang Zhang standing in the way."

The person in charge of this investigation is Huang Zhang.

Even if Du Mingxuan wanted to put Song Dingsheng aside, they would be helpless unless Huang Zhang nodded.

Xu Ruohai nodded quickly and said with an apologetic smile:

"Your Excellency has a keen eye and sees through the key point at a glance."

"Actually, Song Dingsheng didn't just come here to get the money..."

"He also said he wanted to testify for us and find evidence that His Highness had violated imperial laws and forcibly enclosed land."

After hearing this good news, Du Mingxuan's breathing became heavy!

This was the last straw that broke the camel's back for Huang Zhang.

If he could get Song Dingsheng's help, Du Mingxuan believed that he would definitely be able to achieve great merit this time and gain the favor of Concubine Xiao Shufei!

"Is this true?!"

"Of course, sir. He even said that if necessary, he could even come forward to help us as a witness. Of course, doing so would be risky unless it is absolutely necessary."

"Got it. Tomorrow we'll start the investigation in groups. You go find Song Dingsheng. Come with me tomorrow and follow his lead. As for Huang Zhang, let him take a few people with him..."

Du Mingxuan began to actively arrange tomorrow's investigation.

A bright road to promotion and wealth seemed to have appeared before him.

On the other side, Song Dingsheng took advantage of the night and secretly came to Qin Ming's palace.

Lingnan was very poor. Qin Ming’s palace was called a palace, but in fact it was the small courtyard with three rooms where Guan Yue and he lived.

"Your Highness, the matter has been completed. If Xu Ruohai comes to see me tomorrow, what should I say?"

Qin Ming did not rest at night, but sat here waiting for Song Dingsheng.

After thinking for a moment, Qin Ming smiled and said:

"Don't worry. Their smallpox might break out tomorrow. Leave them alone for a few days. If Xu Ruohai really wants to ask something, just reveal some innocuous news to him."

"It's that simple?"

Song Dingsheng looked at Qin Ming in confusion, somewhat bewildered.

Qin Ming said calmly:

"During my illness, I didn't have many opportunities to investigate. Mr. Huang, who loves investigating cases, must be worried to death."

"When the time comes, let Du Mingxuan find out something during his illness. If there's a gap between the two of us, he'll show off and piss off Huang Zhang. What do you think he'll do?"

"this……!"

Song Dingsheng swallowed his saliva with a gulp.

Your Highness is truly ruthless. Does he really have to push people to the limit?

"I see."

"One more thing. Don't come over here for the next few days. The next time we meet, you'll be the one to testify against me."

Before Song Dingsheng left, Qin Ming stopped him and gave him some instructions.

"What is a tainted witness?"

This word is a bit new, and Song Dingsheng can't quite understand it.

Qin understood him and said:

“It’s the people who come out to help correct things.”

"Okay, I understand!"

Song Dingsheng picked up his official uniform, pushed open the door and glanced around.

Then he left here stealthily.

The next morning, more than half of the imperial envoy team had high fever.

Including Huang Zhang and Xu Ruohai and Du Mingxuan who stayed up most of the night.

Song Dingsheng thoughtfully found some people to take care of them.

Despite having help, Du Mingxuan was still scared.

"Get out of the way! Is there a statue of the Pox God here? I want to worship the Pox God..."

The smallpox god is a deity in folk legends.

Because of the outbreak of the smallpox plague, many people died.

So the smallpox god suddenly appeared, and some people, desperate to find a cure, began to believe in this god.

I hope the other person can keep me safe.

This is a kind of placebo effect. Not to mention it's completely useless, but it's better than nothing.

"Where can I get this done for you?"

Song Dingsheng was quite helpless, just when he was at his wit's end.

The arrival of one person broke the status quo.

The person who came was Xu Ruohai.

He dragged his sick body, panting heavily, and climbed to the third floor.

"Since you two are here, why don't we talk about the evidence... I heard that Master Huang is also ill. This is a good opportunity."

People like Xu Ruohai have bad character and flatter the superiors and bully the subordinates.

But he has a strong sense of career and is also the best at scheming.

"We still have a few people who haven't contracted smallpox... They... can go through."

Xu Ruohai held his breath and forced himself to express his thoughts.

Upon hearing this, Du Mingxuan, although already exhausted from the fever, finally reacted.

"Okay, I'll call a few trustworthy people and have them investigate the case according to Song Dingsheng's instructions."

"I won't go..."

Song Dingsheng looked embarrassed, as if he was afraid that Qin Ming would find out.

He seemed so immersed in the role that even Du Mingxuan and Xu Ruohai didn't notice anything unusual.

"also."

Neither of them said much.

Soon, following his oral description, several other officials who were not yet sick were arranged to investigate.

In the evening, everyone came back with excitement on their faces.

Du Mingxuan was informed of the news about several villages on the outskirts that were not plagued.

"There's no plague over there at all. The King of Qin is just taking the opportunity to enclose land!"

"What quarantine zone? It's completely fictitious!"

Their tone was firm and their expressions were serious.

Du Mingxuan had been sick for a day, and now his high fever had subsided and his complexion looked better.

"Not bad……"

Suddenly, he seemed to have thought of something, stood up and ordered:

"Bring me my official uniform, let's go for a walk!"