Wuchang Mansion, Prince Rui's Mansion, Council Hall.
Li Zian was listening to several royal officials reporting on the situation in various places.
"Your Majesty, in the case of serial house robberies and massacres in Yunyang Mansion, all the Sanming murderers have been arrested and the truth has come to light. However, the impact of this case on the city will probably be difficult to eliminate in a while."
"Send someone over to understand the situation, meet the prisoner, and check the files. Don't do anything about giving in because of the pressure to solve the case." Li Zian gave instructions.
"yes."
"Your Majesty, Yongzhou Prefecture has had two rains recently, and the drought situation has eased. Although a reduction in production is unavoidable, most of the farmland has been preserved because of the complete canals, water trucks and other equipment throughout Yongzhou Prefecture. The crops will not be lost."
Hearing this, Fan Bingrong couldn't help but interject: "Although the good water conservancy construction in various parts of Yongzhou Prefecture is a blessing left by the previous prefect, the smooth passage of this drought is also indispensable to Prefect Shen.
“Not only did he personally go out to investigate the drought situation, but he also dealt with two officials who failed to maintain water conservancy facilities on a daily basis without mercy. This not only acted as a deterrent to local officials, but also greatly encouraged the people.
"Under the leadership of officials, the common people united and worked hard to obtain water for irrigation, instead of giving up and letting things go, just waiting for the court to rescue them. This way many crops were saved."
Li Zian nodded and said: "It seems that Lord Shen is indeed a capable minister and official."
Fan Yuru heard this and looked up at Li Zian. He had mentioned before that Shen Zhonglei was capable, but the prince's attitude at that time was not like this.
He didn't want the emperor to think that Prince Rui's palace was trying to win over court officials and cultivate its own power and manpower.
But now that the matter was mentioned again, Li Zian changed his tune.
I just don’t know whether it’s because of the prince’s illness or some other reason.
The people below continued to report on events in other places in Huguang. Li Zian sat above but couldn't help but feel a little distracted.
"Your Majesty, gentlemen, someone is coming from the capital." Someone suddenly raised his voice outside the door to report.
Li Zian came back to his senses and said, "It seems there is news."
Fan Yuru stood up and asked nervously: "Your Majesty, is Prince Ting really at the disadvantage of being a mute?"
"So what if he doesn't eat it." Li Zian said very firmly, "Even if he doesn't want to admit it, his father will recognize it for him."
The imperial court took this matter very seriously and sent a chamberlain to deliver the letter.
"Let's meet His Royal Highness the Prince."
"Your Majesty, please get up quickly."
This prince is not very old, he looks like he is in his early twenties.
But judging from the way he was cheered and hugged, he must have been quite favored in the palace.
So Li Zian was very polite when he spoke, which gave him enough face.
The prince was very kind and even said he didn't dare. Then he took the letter box out of his arms and put it on the table, signaling Li Zi'an's people to come forward and check the wax seal.
Although this step is just a formality, neither party dares to neglect it.
Fan Yuru personally checked the mailbox and made sure that the outer wax seal and the inner seal with the date and red seal were intact, but he was not in a hurry to open the mailbox.
Li Zi'an said with a smile, "My lord, you have had a hard time traveling all the way. There is no need to rush back. You can stay a few more days and have a good rest before leaving."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Wang Gonggong is also sensible. After all, he is just a messenger, not here to declare a decree. Once the letter is delivered to him, the task is completed. As for when people read the letter, it has nothing to do with him.
But he has another mission during this trip.
"The Emperor has been thinking about Prince Rui's health. Before departure, he always told our family to visit Prince Rui. He also specially brought many fine medicinal materials from the inner treasury for our family to bring. Is it convenient for us?"
"What's the inconvenience? I'll accompany my father-in-law right away." Li Zian didn't hesitate at all, stood up and walked out, "It's a good time to go. The morning massage should be over. I'm just waiting for lunch!"
Although Li Zian had to deal with various official duties every day, his concern and care for Prince Rui never diminished at all.
He brought Wang Gonggong to the dormitory, and happened to see Lu Ting and Song Changlin coming out of it.
"I've met the prince."
The two of them are now used to Li Zian, and they are no longer as restrained as they were at the beginning.
Lu Ting even smiled and said in greetings: "Your Majesty, you are busy with business today and you are here to see the prince again?"
"How is your father's condition?" Li Zian asked directly without avoiding Eunuch Wang.
"Your Majesty is still the same as before." His condition has not improved, and naturally there is nothing to say. Lu Ting said directly, "The Princess is talking to the Prince inside!"
Li Zi'an nodded when he heard this, turned to the prince and said, "Eunuch Wang, let's go in and take a look."
Eunuch Wang followed Li Zian as he walked in. As soon as the curtain of the inner hall was opened, a smell of medicine hit his face.
He remained calm and carefully observed everything in the room.
The furnishings of the room are very simple, and the colors are mainly steady and elegant.
Prince Rui was lying on the bed with his eyes closed, and at first glance he looked like he was sleeping.
But if you observe carefully, you will find that Prince Rui's complexion is not as rosy and shiny as a normal person, but is covered with a dark color.
The exposed neck and hands are very thin, close to skin and bones. Even in the state of lying calmly now, the veins are exposed, obviously it cannot be a healthy person pretending.
Although Wang Gonggong had never met Prince Rui, before leaving the palace, the emperor specially asked someone to give him a portrait. He took it and looked at it all the way, and he was already familiar with it.
At this time, I saw Prince Rui lying on the bed. Although his face was gray and he was a little thin, he could still tell that he was the same person as in the portrait.
"Mother, this is the prince and father-in-law from the capital. On the order of the emperor, he came specially to visit my father."
Princess Guo, Princess Rui, was originally sitting by the bed. When she saw her son entering the room and not getting up, she hurriedly stood up after hearing this and said: "The emperor has so many things to do, but he still has to worry about the prince's health. I'm really scared."
"My dear Princess, these words are serious. The Emperor once said that although we are king and minister now, in the final analysis we are still brothers.
"Prince Rui has been in coma for so long and has not recovered, so the emperor is naturally thinking about him!
"Originally, the emperor planned to send another imperial doctor to treat His Highness the Prince. Later, he heard that the newly hired doctor in the palace was very capable, so he gave up.
"Actually, our coming to deliver the letter this time is just secondary. Coming to see His Highness on behalf of the Emperor is the main business."
Guo said: "It's a pity that the prince has been in a coma. It's not easy to stay like this now. I don't know if he will wake up again one day."
"If the prince can wake up and know that the emperor cares about his body, he will definitely shed tears of gratitude."
The prince was quite good at talking and said: "Princess, please relax, Prince Rui is the heir of the royal family. He is favored by God and blessed by his ancestors. Although it is a little bumpy now, he will definitely turn the danger into safety."