These Imperial Censors, dispatched locally, imdiately conducted inspections in disaster-stricken areas with the help of the military, indeed uncovering so officials who were lining their pockets during national crises.
The Imperial Censors didn’t even need to report to the court and could directly handle the matter locally.
anwhile, several competent officials were promoted to coordinate the overall situation.
As for those who say that such great power in the hands of the Imperial Censors could lead them to extort local officials for benefits and slander them if refused:
These claims were also raised in the court but promptly dismissed by the Imperial Army officers.
The civil and military are inherently two different systems, and if military generals can’t mutually monitor each other while on the sidelines, then this Dazhou is truly beyond salvation.
Thus, with the integration of the Imperial Censorate, aside from a bit of initial chaos, the disaster relief efforts gradually stabilized.
A month later, the Tomb Miasma Poison started to clear up.
"Yue’er, this ti it’s fortunate that you foresaw the situation and planted large dicine fields early; otherwise, the court really wouldn’t know what to do!"
Imperial Palace, Lixiu Palace.
Lady Li Fei held Long Yue’s hand, filled with admiration.
This woman is incredibly wise, almost as though she had a premonition, having already set up nurous dicine fields. The court’s ability to sustain itself this ti is thanks to the indispensable role played by her dicine fields.
It’s just a pity that if Long Yue were born a few years earlier, she would definitely marry her to Qi Junlian; she would surely be a virtuous wife.
Speaking of this, Lady Li Fei’s eyes showed so regret and lancholy. Jun Lian has a soft personality and should find soone with a stronger character to protect him. But Princess Consort Lingjiang is not a strong woman either.
It’s partly her fault; after being disfigured, she lost hope and wanted to find a gentler wife, so it would be easier to control.
But that was indeed a temporary asure when she was in a weak position!
How could Long Yue not understand Lady Li Fei’s thoughts? She smiled faintly and said, "Lady Li Fei, the Princess Consort has a gentle disposition; she suits the Prince well. Unlike , my Pri Minister fusses all day, and I can’t help but scold him daily; sotis I really wish I could punch him to death!"
Wow, how violent!
Lady Li Fei’s lips curled with a subtle smile, the conversation reflecting the sweet, intimate aspects of married life.
"How is A Mu’s health?"
"Much better, His Majesty’s vast grace lets him recuperate at ho, looking much healthier than before."
"That’s good. Your Pri Minister is indeed loyal, no wonder His Majesty favors him so much; the palace ought to have Jun Lian learn from him."
Long Yue nodded.
Suddenly she said, "Lady Li Fei, how is the Empress?"
Speaking of Queen Qiao, Lady Li Fei’s eyes held disdain: "The Empress is now under house arrest, likely drying her tears in the palace. Haha, it’s unexpected; the once indomitable Empress ended up like this! What a pity..."
Lady Li Fei’s eyes turned cold as she continued, "It’s a pity the Qiao Family is powerful, and the Empress is still a Qiao Family woman, unless she makes obvious mistakes, the Emperor can’t do much against her! It’s truly regrettable not to have her banished to the Cold Palace!"
"Lady Li Fei, there is still ti; surely you have a way to get her into the Cold Palace!"
"Oh, thank you for your auspicious words."
In fact, to deal with the Empress, the most important thing is to capture her external family or weaken their power.
Previously, Qi Yun also intended to do this, but no one from the Qiao Family was involved this ti; Qi Yun couldn’t fabricate false charges, or the dignitaries would unite in retaliation, further disrupting the court.
Long Yue now saw Qi Yun’s intention to stabilize the political situation, survive the miasma poison, and handle future matters gradually.
"Ah, this New Year is incredibly difficult!"
Lady Li Fei looked at the heavy snow outside, sighing lightly.
This year passed quietly amidst continuous disaster relief efforts, feeling uneventful.
Usually, many feasts are held each year, but this year everything was simplified.
Envoys from neighboring countries intended to visit and exchange, but upon hearing about the toxic fog and poverty within Dazhou, they dared not co.
Hence, this year was desolate yet peacefully rare.
"This New Year is not bad!"
Long Yue thought about it being the first New Year spent with her Pri Minister after marriage, her lips curling into a faint smile of contentnt.
That rascal always promises to spend a proper New Year together but always breaks it; this ti, he’s finally keeping his word.
And that night...
Recalling the tenderness beneath the red curtains that night, a blush quickly spread across Long Yue’s face and extended to her neck.
Lady Li Fei saw this, pausing slightly, then understanding, sighed, "Young people are good; at least they know how to enjoy life compared to us who are aging."
Long Yue understood what she was feeling, quickly suppressing her embarrassnt and apologetically giving her a look.
Lady Li Fei nodded slightly, "You’re a sensible girl."
"Lady Li Fei overpraises."
Then a palace maid entered from outside, wanting to say sothing but hesitated upon seeing Long Yue.
Long Yue stood up: "Lady Li Fei, it’s late, I shall return now!"
Lady Li Fei gently smiled, sending Long Yue off: "Alright, you have a little one at ho waiting for milk; I won’t keep you, be careful, the ground is slippery."
"Thank you, Lady Li Fei, for your concern; you don’t need to see off!"
Long Yue perford a graceful bow and then left.
Once she left, Lady Li Fei entered the chamber and dismissed the others.
Only then did the palace maid say, "Mistress, there’s news from the Heavenly Prison; the Crown Prince is clamoring to see the Emperor. What should we do..."
Currently, although the Empress hasn’t fallen, she’s under house arrest, practically as good as dethroned; and Qi Yun’s plan this ti is known by Lady Li Fei and the Ninth Prince—a very clear signal.
——The Emperor trusts Lady Li Fei and the Ninth Prince!
So for the future of the throne...
People in this palace are fickle, swaying with the wind, flattering whoever is fortunate.
Now Lady Li Fei is in favor, so everyone watches her to see how to act; despite being rely a concubine, she enjoys the status of an Empress.
Every morning, the concubines visit Lixiu Palace to pay respects, revealing Lady Li Fei’s rapidly rising status.
Therefore, anything happening in the Heavenly Prison cannot be hidden from her.
Lady Li Fei listened to the maid’s report, laughing coldly: "That deposed Crown Prince still wants to see the Emperor? Still hopes to save himself? He’s dreaming in broad daylight!"
Qi Junji had just donned the Dragon Robe, hadn’t even sat on the Dragon Throne, when Qi Yun appeared, then from Emperor, directly demoted to a convict, truly the most unfortunate and shortest reign of any Emperor.
Those in the palace love to kick those who’ve fallen from grace, and Qi Junji wanting to see Qi Yun is truly difficult, for no one would report this directly to the Emperor, only to Lady Li Fei.
Lady Li Fei thought for a mont, then giggled: "Okay, I shall go see His Majesty the Emperor, and probe his mood."
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