Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?-Chapter 721 - 560: Success or failure, it all lies in today_2

Pei Xingyuan furrowed his brows deeply, wanting to complain about something, yet mindful of Yu Wenye’s presence, he refrained from directly criticizing the other’s father, merely pursing his lips to hold it back. Meanwhile, Shen Wuzheng pondered for a moment before saying in a low voice, "The Prime Minister agreed, and he has his reasons." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

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"From the appearance of the plague in the city to now, it’s already the tenth day. Travel between markets is prohibited, businesses, inns, and taverns have almost no business, craftspeople are out of work, and the patience of the populace has reached its limit. At this time, allowing them to see the city gates open and a large number of patients cured and leaving can alleviate their anxiety, preventing a larger civil unrest in the city."

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"Moreover, the greater the scale, the greater the impact on the populace, and this indeed is a good thing."

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"It’s just that——"

Pei Xingyuan listened unhappily, seeing his expression darken, and asked, "But what?"

Shen Wuzheng glanced at him, then turned to the equally grave Yu Wenye, saying, "Your elder brother is very skillful in both acting and claiming credit."

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"This time, releasing the patients from the city, the timing, location, and coordination are perfectly aligned."

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"With just one move, he claimed all the credit for controlling the plague in advance."

As they spoke, the atmosphere among the three men grew heavy.

Despite their careful planning and strategies, when faced with Yu Wenqian, the opponent remained unperturbed, achieving nearly fatal results for them with a single move.

Shen Wuzheng’s gaze deepened.

He said in a low voice, "If we can’t use this opportunity to uncover the person behind him, our losses will be severe."

After speaking, he looked at Yu Wenye, asking solemnly, "Besides what just happened, was there anything else when you entered the palace today——"

Yu Wenye replied, "Taiyuan sent a message."

"...!"

Hearing this, a light immediately flashed in Shen Wuzheng’s eyes, while Pei Xingyuan, unable to contain his excitement, disregarded his injured hands wrapped in thick bandages, placed both hands on the table, and widened his eyes at Yu Wenye, "What is it?"

Yu Wenye said, "Song Shiyuan, Mr. Huang’s personal soldier, reported that Taiyuan has already seen an outbreak of the plague."

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"My third brother has also fallen ill!"

Pei Xingyuan immediately took a deep breath.

Compared to his agitation, Shen Wuzheng was evidently much more calm and composed, yet even so, he could not suppress his voice from being a few tones lower than usual as he asked, "What is the response on this side?"

Yu Wenye replied, "Song Shiyuan was ordered to seek medicine here, and he must set off back to Taiyuan before evening today. However, the depletion of medicinal materials in Changle Square is certain; what’s more, with those patients causing trouble yesterday, Xing Yuan was injured while trying to purchase medicine, so no one will doubt this."

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"Thus, the only place to find the medicine now is with that person in Yanzuo Square."

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"It’s just that my elder brother has never reported that person’s identity, nor has he cleared up the origin of those decoctions."

"What did the Grand Chancellor say?"

"Father has not delved into this matter before, but he has ordered that within today, my elder brother must find that person providing medicine in Yanzuo Square, have him produce the medicine to save the third brother, or else——"

Seemingly considering his father’s reputation, Yu Wenye did not finish the sentence, but even without him saying it, everyone present understood what would follow.

In fact, Pei Xingyuan only thought for a moment before shuddering suddenly.

He murmured, "But it’s strange, isn’t it? This has reached the tenth day, and yet the Grand Chancellor has never inquired about the person providing medicine in Yanzuo Square. Isn’t he too careless?"

Shen Wuzheng gave him a reproachful look, saying, "If he really wanted to investigate, the first person he’d look into would be you, selling overpriced medicine!"

"Indeed, so then he——"

"Do you really think the Grand Chancellor is unaware of anything?"

Upon hearing this, a gleam flashed in Yu Wenye’s eyes, but he remained silent, merely watching Shen Wuzheng intently, while Pei Xingyuan, upon hearing it, abruptly widened his eyes, thought for a while longer, and softly said, "You mean——the Grand Chancellor actually knew all along that someone was behind Young Master Yu Wen, and also behind Feng Chen, including those of us with great influence. He just chooses not to ask?"

At the words "great influence," Shen Wuzheng looked at him helplessly.

With a sigh, Shen Wuzheng spoke again, "That is precisely the Grand Chancellor’s brilliance."

Pei Xingyuan asked in surprise, "What do you mean?"

Shen Wuzheng explained, "If he intervenes, we would be constrained, and the person behind Young Master Yu Wen might not join in this matter. In that case, although the Grand Chancellor may clarify the situation and the people involved, the plague would remain untreated."