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Chapter 87 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The Crown Prince paused before addressing Xue Yao, “There is no reason to spare the punishment. You often indulge them too much. Today, you will receive five strokes of the punishment rod. Reflect on it.” Xue Yao shamefully admitted his fault. The Fifth Prince and the Sixth Prince … Read more
Chapter 86 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Crown Prince’s study. In the Yangxin Hall, Deputy Prime Minister Zhou Chong, along with the Minister of War Li Chenyuan, who got a dusty nose, was now pointing at the map on the long case, repeating to the Crown Prince what was just said to the Emperor. Still … Read more
Chapter 85 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> After a moment of awkward stillness, Xue Yao casually continued washing with soap, pretending to be oblivious to the chubby cub standing behind him. “How could I possibly hear His Highness’ voice? Probably because I forgot to feed the baby at night and can’t let it go in … Read more
Chapter 84 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> A child’s rebellion against bathing likely indicated some issues. To make the chubby cub understand how repulsive not bathing was, Xue Yao decided to lead by example. He decided to join the chubby cub in refusing to bathe! Upon learning about his educational approach, Consort Xi reluctantly expressed … Read more
Chapter 83 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Helplessly, Xue Yao watched as the rebellious brat gulped down a bowl of honey. In an instant, Xue Yao erupted, “Your Highness! You can’t…” “Can’t what?” The Seventh Prince squinted, locking his gaze onto him. “Who are you?” Xue Yao: “……” “Ah—” The Seventh Prince feigned realization. “So, … Read more
Chapter 82 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> On the way back to the capital, Xue Yao immersed himself in the joy of shopping spree. After finishing the Pingrong County side quest, the system surprisingly rewarded him nearly 28,000 Whitewashing Points, sufficient for a leisurely retirement, allowing him to relax indefinitely like a seasoned salted fish! … Read more
Chapter 81 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> A group of frail patients, most of whom were knocked out by Fourth Zhang, lay scattered on the ground in disarray. Those who hadn’t fainted struggled to get up, their eyes wide open, crawling towards the gate. Some people’s faces and lips showed signs of cyanosis, their conjunctivas … Read more
Chapter 80 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Three days later, Xue Yao and Fourth Zhang, along with the bailiffs, arrived at the western outskirts, leading over five hundred villagers to a remote valley pre-arranged for isolation. Among these five hundred people, not all of them had contracted the plague. Some were feeling unwell, suffering from … Read more
Chapter 79 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Stealing precious mementos from terminally ill patients resulted in three new cases in the village. In the middle of the night, local villagers heard the cries of poultry outside their homes. In a state of panic, they rushed outside only to see a bizarre figure with a head … Read more
Chapter 78 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The number of commoners kneeling at the government office’s entrance increased day by day. To prevent potential plague carriers among them, Xue Yao demanded the local officials to disperse the commoners. However, most of these commoners had sick family members or had lost loved ones due to this. … Read more
Chapter 77 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> In the black-pitch room, Xue Yao struggled to see the expression on the man’s face. He could only vaguely catch a hint of hesitation in his slightly bright eyes, which swiftly vanished. “Corrupt official!” The burly man’s thoughts turned, and the sickle in his hand pressed close to … Read more
Chapter 76 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The imperial physicians decided on a prescription, completely ignoring Xue Yao’s proposal to isolate the patients. This problem was evidently much more severe than the challenges of the Road to Shu and procuring provisions. Although it could not be confirmed that this plague was the Black Death, it … Read more
