Chapter 187 Sudden Disease

When Xiao Yilin heard what Duke Ding said, his face darkened and his brows furrowed. He hadn't caught up with his wife yet, but Duke Ding was already thinking about his little girl.

The problem is that his little girl is a girl, how can she marry the daughter of Duke Dingguo?

Xiao Yilin glanced at Duke Ding and said, "Mr. Ding, Marquis Anle is still young, so he hasn't considered marriage for the time being. You'd better give your daughter a look at someone else's family."

Duke Dingguo was stunned when he heard this. He did not expect that His Highness Prince Jing would directly reject this good marriage for Anlehou. This was something wrong.

Duke Dingguo looked at Xiao Yilin and said with a smile: "Marquis Anle will be fifteen this year, so it's time to get married. It's not like we're going to get married right away. We have to wait two years anyway, so it's not a bad idea to settle down now.

I'm not boasting, my little girl is proficient in playing music, chess, calligraphy, painting, female celebrities, and cooking. Her mother also taught her how to run a house since she was a child. She can definitely manage a family. Besides, the little girl is really enamored with Anlehou, otherwise I would also

I won’t be so shameless as to ask His Highness Prince Jing to be the matchmaker.”

Xiao Yilin heard that Ding Guo Gong said a lot in just a short while, but Xiao Yilin still said patiently: "Ding Guo Gong, Jing Yan is still young now, so he has no thoughts about the marriage. And what about the marriage?

We also need to obtain the consent of the elders in the family. Jing Yan’s mother is not in the capital, so if we want to marry him, we have to wait until Jing Yan’s mother comes to the capital.”

Xiao Yilin thought that it could only be delayed for a while. Maybe when the time came, Duke Dingguo's mansion could no longer wait and would consider that other people would no longer care about his little girl.

Dingguo Gong thought about it. Anlehou was still young and could not discuss the marriage in person. He had to rely on the elders of the family to make the decision.

However, Duke Ding was not in a hurry. Anlehou's elders were not here, and no one else could propose marriage to Anlehou. During this period, he could invite Anlehou to his home as a guest, and he could also let his daughter get acquainted with Anlehou.

As long as the two children have a friendship, are you still afraid that the marriage won't work out by then?

Thinking of this, Duke Ding no longer stopped Xiao Yilin, "His Royal Highness Prince Jing is right. Let's wait until Anlehou's parents come to Beijing to discuss this matter."

Xiao Yilin breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that he had managed to trick someone away. Fortunately, Jingyan went to the wasteland on the outskirts of Beijing today and did not come to court.

Xiao Yilin thought that the little girl had asked him to do something, so he went to the Zichen Palace instead of leaving the palace.

There were no other ministers in the Zichen Hall at this time, and Xiao Chenghan was reviewing the memorial. He was a little surprised when the chamberlain Han Li reported that the fourth son asked for an audience. He didn't know what was going on, "Let him in."

Xiao Yilin entered the Zichen Palace and bowed and said: "Father, Jing Yan has gone to the outskirts of Beijing to clean up the wasteland. Jing Yan would like to ask his father's permission for her not to go to court in the future. After all, she only has a title and no official position.

From now on, she will have to stay outside the city often, and it will be really inconvenient for her to come to court."

After all, the little girl didn't have anything to do at court, so she just stood around and listened to what others said.

Xiao Chenghan nodded, "That's okay. Let her manage the wasteland with peace of mind. I also want to see how far she can do it. If she really does a good job, no one will question me giving her this title.

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At this moment, Han Li hurriedly walked in, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, Mr. Xu, the Minister of Household Affairs, and Mr. Yin Yu of Jingzhao would like to see you."

Xiao Chenghan asked curiously: "Didn't they just leave after going to court? What's the emergency? Let them in."

Not long after, Xu Liangsheng and Jing Zhaoyin Yu Xuewen hurriedly walked in. After the two saluted, Yu Xuewen was the first to report: "Your Majesty, I have received urgent reports from several county magistrates from Duling County, Xinfeng County, and Baling County below.

The newspaper reported that the epidemic was discovered in several counties. It is said that the epidemic spread quickly, and now several villages have been infected with the epidemic.

Several county magistrates have dispatched government officials to temporarily seal off these villages. Only entry is allowed but no exit is allowed. I am afraid that if a cure cannot be found, the disease will spread outwards. If it spreads to the capital, it will be troublesome.

Especially Xinfeng County is very close to the capital."

Xiao Yilin was listening by the side at this time, and he also changed his expression when he heard about it. People nowadays talk about epidemics in disgrace, because the occurrence of epidemics means that people will die, and no one knows how many people will die, and who will

Be infected.

Xiao Chenghan's heart also sank, "The disaster here was not serious, and no one died of starvation. Why did an epidemic break out in such a good place? Immediately send troops to guard the entry and exit of Baling County, Duling County, and Xinfeng County.

Roads, don't let anyone go out of the epidemic area. Be sure to control the epidemic within these counties.

We must also find out where the source of the disease comes from. I will send people from the Tai Hospital to treat the patients and find a way to cure them."

Xiao Yilin said: "Father, I always feel that this epidemic appeared too suddenly and there was no sign at all. I wonder if this is man-made?"

The expressions of several people present changed.

Xiao Chenghan frowned, if it was man-made, what was the purpose?"

Xiao Yilin said: "Father, you see, the counties where the epidemic was discovered are not far from the capital, and they almost semi-surrounded the capital. If this is man-made, the target is most likely the capital.

The outbreak of an epidemic in the Gyeonggi region will inevitably attract the attention of officials from various ministries in the capital, and thus they will ignore changes in other aspects. I think we must be calm at this time, and the key point is that the generals guarding the border must pay attention to not letting foreigners take advantage of the loopholes."

Xiao Chenghan nodded and said: "You are right, if someone uses this matter to divert our attention, there must be something up his sleeve."

Xiao Chenghan turned to Han Li and said, "Summon all the ministers into the palace immediately to discuss matters."

Han Li immediately bowed and replied: "I will send someone to deliver a letter to summon all the adults to the palace."

Xiao Yilin didn't want to leave even after looking at it. Let's wait for everyone to discuss things together.

Soon all the ministers were recruited into the palace.

When the ministers heard that the epidemic had appeared in several counties near the capital, and that in some villages the entire village was infected with the disease, the expressions of all the ministers changed drastically.

Xiao Chenghan looked at Zuo Yunzhou, the envoy of Taiyuan Hospital, and said: "Envoy Zuo, your Taiyuan Hospital will send more doctors there. We must find out how to treat the epidemic, and we must also find out where the source of the epidemic comes from."

Zuo Yunzhou bowed and saluted: "I will do my best to find a treatment and control the epidemic as soon as possible."

Xiao Chenghan said to He Yi, Minister of the Ministry of War: "He Yi, you send a few people to lead the troops to guard these counties. You must control the epidemic in these counties and prevent it from spreading to the outside world. Baling County, Duling County, Xin

People from Feng County are only allowed to enter and not leave until the epidemic is over."

He Yi took the order and bowed and said: "I will personally supervise this matter."

Xiao Chenghan said: "We still don't know the specific situation. Yu Xuewen, please send a message and order people everywhere not to move around at will to avoid the spread of immune diseases. At the same time, we must avoid panic."
Chapter completed!