Wang An hurriedly asked:

"Please enlighten me, Your Highness."

Gong Beige's laughter was cruel:

"Doesn't our dynasty stipulate that whenever a plague breaks out, the village should be immediately sealed off, and if it cannot be controlled, the village can be burned down?"

Wang An suddenly realized, and smiled obsequiously:

"Your Highness the Princess is wise."

After flattering him, he seemed to remember something and hesitated, saying:

"But this plague isn't something that can be arranged casually, is it?"

Gong Beige looked at him with disdain:

"Are you stupid? I told you to say it's a plague, but I didn't say it had to be a plague. Whether it is or not, you seal off the village, who dares to question it!"

Wang An immediately understood and bowed respectfully.

"Understood, sir. I will make the arrangements immediately."

Watching him leave, Gong Beige withdrew his gaze in disgust and muttered to himself with a cold snort:

"Since you love meddling in other people's business, then you should all die."

After scoffing, he suddenly seemed to remember something, abruptly stood up, and shouted:

"Where are they all? Where have they all gone?!"

Instantly, several maids and servants rushed in and knelt on the ground.

Before they could speak, Gong Beige hurriedly gave the order:

"Hurry up and help me change my clothes. Tell them to prepare a carriage. I need to go to the palace immediately!"

Instantly, the maids and servants were in a flurry of activity.

~~~~~~~~

Yongning Prince's Mansion

Flower Hall

Gong Mojue looked at Elder Qin, who couldn't hide his joy. Although his expression was indifferent, the slight tremor in his eyes revealed his surprise at this moment.

“Elder Qin, I am deeply grateful for what you have done today. Rest assured, the debt you owed my maternal grandfather is now repaid. I will not disturb your peace again.”

Standing behind him, Mo Ran sighed almost imperceptibly and muttered to himself:

"Sigh, such a good deed has been used on Yu Shuyan, and the worst part is, she doesn't even know it. What a loss!"

Gong Mojue glanced at them coldly.

Mo Ran shrank back and didn't dare to say anything more.

Old Qin didn't pay attention to them, stroking his beard and laughing:

"No, no, no, what I did today doesn't count as repaying your kindness. In fact, what I gained today has made me owe you even more kindness. I'm not one to forget kindness, so let's say I owe you two favors. If there's anything I can do, I will do it without hesitation."

Gong Mojue's usually impassive face showed a hint of surprise at this moment.

Mo Ran was even more exaggerated, his eyes widening in surprise, followed by wild joy.

He suddenly looked at Gong Mojue and said urgently:

"Your Highness, Your Highness, you are absolutely amazing!"

Seeing Gong Mojue's calm expression, he immediately shut his mouth. However, his eyes were filled with intense anticipation as he stared intently at Elder Qin, clearly wanting to know why!

Gong Mojue frowned slightly as he looked at Elder Qin:

"Can I know why?"

Old Qin smiled and said:

"Why not? Madam Yu has done great deeds for the country and its people!"

Mo Ran's eyes widened even further:

"For the country and the people? A great favor and a righteous cause? Her?"

Old Qin nodded, his expression becoming more solemn:

"The Seeking Butterfly, do you know it?"

Mo Ran nodded hastily:

"The Seeking Butterfly, who doesn't know that? That's the Northern Desert Kingdom. Although their military strength is inferior to ours, they dare to provoke our ally. Over the years, because of the Seeking Butterfly, we don't know how many of our soldiers have been ambushed, or how many border civilians have been robbed. They are truly a force to be reckoned with! But what does this have to do with Yu Shuyan?"

Gong Mojue raised an eyebrow:

"Does Elder Qin mean that Yu Shuyan is capable of cultivating the Tracking Butterfly?"

Mo Ran was so surprised that his eyes almost popped out of their sockets:

"Your Highness, what are you thinking? The Seeking Butterfly is the national treasure of the Northern Desert Kingdom. If it were so easy to cultivate, we and the Han Hai Kingdom would have cultivated it long ago, given the vast resources we've invested. Even if Yu Shuyan is a divine physician, how could she possibly cultivate a Seeking Butterfly!"

Old Qin nodded:

Yes, you're right!

Mo Ran nodded in agreement:

"See, I told you, she simply can't cultivate them!"

Old Qin smiled and said:

“I’m right. I mean, you’re right that she can’t breed a single tracing butterfly.”

Mo Ran's wide eyes held a hint of naivety; clearly, even with her mind racing, she couldn't grasp the meaning of those words.

After a long pause, he finally managed a wry smile:

"Old Qin, do you, a great literary figure, always speak in such an incomprehensible way!"

Old Qin was clearly in a good mood, and said with a smile:

"She can't just breed one; as long as the resources are available, she can breed an unlimited number!"

Now, not only Mo Ran, but even Gong Mo Jue couldn't help but widen their eyes in surprise:

"Elder Qin, is this really true?"

Old Qin smiled and said:

"How could I joke about such an important matter?"

Gong Mojue took a slight breath, and his brows unconsciously relaxed a little:

"If that's the case, it would be a great blessing for the nation."

"I wonder why Elder Qin is so certain?"

Old Qin smiled and said:

“Madam Yu has already bred one, and we have witnessed its wonders; it is undoubtedly the Seeking Butterfly.”

Mo Ran, having just recovered from his shock, immediately asked:

"Such a treasure, would Yu Shuyan be willing to hand it over to the imperial court?"

Old Qin shook his head slightly:

"She doesn't want to!"

Mo Ran looked disappointed and couldn't help but sigh:

"Sigh, I knew it. No one would be willing to hand over such a treasure so easily! Did she make some conditions?"

Old Qin shook his head:

"not at all!"

Mo Ran was anxious:

"If that's the case, then what about Old Qin's claim that she has done a great service to the country and its people? I used to think that Yu Shuyan was a reasonable and ethical doctor, but I never expected that she would refuse to hand over such a valuable treasure that is of great use to the country and its people! This person is far too selfish!"

Gong Mojue, however, looked at Elder Qin calmly:

"Elder Qin, please speak frankly and stop teasing Mo Ran!"

Old Qin suddenly burst into laughter, stroking his beard, looking at Gong Mojue with a face full of satisfaction yet slightly regret:

"Prince Changning is indeed wise. If it weren't for those past events, alas..."

Gong Mojue smiled faintly:

"Elder Qin, there's no need to dwell on the past. Let's talk about the Seeking Butterfly!"

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