It's only three years old, what kind of whitewashing system is this?

Chapter 166 Eh, taking a bath?

Xiao Erke: Is this my fault too?

Qin Changqing is the Crown Prince after all; he doesn't need to do everything himself.

But everything is subject to comparison. As the commander-in-chief, he appeared before the people, only to be overtaken by someone else.

People would naturally think that this person was just passing through, merely going through the motions.

Even if the opinions of ordinary people are not important, there is still Grand Tutor Mu standing by.

These old Confucian scholars cared most about the greater good and hoped most to see the ruler and the people united as one.

Xiao Erke was wronged in this matter, but what could he do when he was the top scholar in all three examinations?

If he didn't advise the emperor to make the right decision, then it's his fault.

At that moment, Su Yun ran back, and as she walked, she was discussing the illness with Cici.

Qin Changqing glanced at Grand Tutor Mu, took a deep breath, and adopted an even more courteous demeanor: "Have you discovered anything?"

Tzci answered on his behalf: "It's still the same situation. This plague will stimulate physical mutations that ordinary magic cannot resist."

"We can only keep figuring it out and trying different drugs one by one."

Su Yun nodded. He had also come to see if it was as written in the plot.

In fact, it is true.

So what we need to do now is to find the source of the disease.

Su Yun said to Mo Ling, "Third Sister, could you go and check around the city for me..."

Even though she hadn't seen her mother yet, Mo Ling agreed without hesitation.

After leaving, he felt strange again: "My younger brother is becoming more and more like an adult."

The author's every move exudes authority and confidence, which, when combined with the innocent and adorable nature of the child, creates a strange and incongruous effect.

But Mo Ling immediately chose to believe it, and even felt that...

"You look quite handsome when you're being serious."

The future Frost Empress chuckled: "Looks like I'll have to take him out for more training."

Su Yun pulled himself out of his thoughts. As for the epidemic... it could only be dealt with little by little.

Whether or not there is a mission, he does not intend to stand idly by.

What a great opportunity! Once this matter is over, who will dare to call themselves the Demon Lord?

Qin Changqing grunted in response, and seeing that Grand Tutor Mu had stopped writing, he breathed a sigh of relief: "Then I'll take you to the county office first."

Although the city was full of disaster victims, the Crown Prince came out to quell the unrest, and the supply of materials was relatively sufficient, so no major disasters occurred.

But when they arrived at the county government office, the gloomy atmosphere still reflected the seriousness of the situation.

Constables and city defense soldiers came and went, constantly bringing various messages.

Seriously ill patients have been placed under centralized care, and reports of injuries have surfaced from time to time.

The pharmacists and doctors were so busy that they barely had time to breathe, and some cultivators even fainted from exhaustion of their spiritual energy.

The county government office was in complete chaos, and no one was even there to receive the crown prince.

Qin Changqing walked a few steps further in before he finally met Kong Yan, the magistrate of Cheng'an County and Su Yun's second uncle.

That's right. In the original story, in order to highlight the uniqueness of Xi Yaoyue's name, she took Su Yun's maternal grandmother's surname.

Kong Yan was extremely busy, constantly issuing orders and coordinating and controlling the situation in the city.

He only came to his senses after the advisor reminded him anxiously.

Upon seeing the Crown Prince, Kong Yan was immediately terrified and tried to kneel, saying, "This humble subject greets Your Majesty..."

Swish!

Qin Changqing stepped forward and directly helped him up: "Lord Kong, there's no need for such formalities!"

"You are in this dangerous place in the city, facing great danger, yet you do not retreat a single step."

"For the sake of the common people, I must bow to you!"

After speaking, the Crown Prince, in full view of everyone, bowed deeply to the magistrate of Cheng'an County.

Kong Yan was stunned and hurriedly tried to help him up: "Your Highness, Your Highness, you mustn't!"

Qin Changqing stopped him, saying, "How can I not? You are the magistrate of Cheng'an County, while I have no official position and am just an ordinary citizen."

"In this city, one should naturally pay respects to the local officials, the upright and just magistrate!"

He had seen it clearly these past few days, and it was clear that Magistrate Kong was indeed a good official.

They held their ground in the most critical part of the city, working tirelessly for the people every moment.

You should know that the Crown Prince hadn't arrived a few days ago, and this illness could penetrate spiritual energy, so even a county magistrate could be affected.

These past few days, the Crown Prince has come with his helper, Cici, and they have discovered that the poison can temporarily alleviate the symptoms, but it will deplete one's vital energy and blood, leaving one weak and uncomfortable.

Magistrate Kong is an official, but his cultivation level is not high, only at the third realm.

They've persevered this far truly because of their passion for the country and its people.

When the people around saw the Crown Prince bowing to the county magistrate, they couldn't help but forget what they were doing: "This Crown Prince... he is truly courteous to scholars."

"With such a ruler, the nation is bound to achieve victory once again!"

"How wonderful! It is our honor to have such a crown prince."

Qin Changqing also had some selfish motives, and with a hint of pride, he looked at Grand Tutor Mu.

With his attitude and behavior, there's nothing more to say, right?

Sure enough, Grand Tutor Mu nodded and wrote "A" on the paper.

Although it's just an attitude, it can boost morale.

Knowing that the crown prince was also in the city, people knew they hadn't been abandoned and had powerful backers, which made them work even more enthusiastically.

Qin Changqing was overjoyed; with a "top-ranking" grade, his father would surely praise him highly...

Swish swish!

Grand Tutor Mu crossed out "A" as "B" on the paper.

Qin Changqing: "..."

He clenched his fists tightly.

Boom!

Xiao Erke had already knelt down quite consciously: "Your Highness, please...please listen to the reports from the city immediately and understand the situation!"

He was furious. Needless to say, it must have been Su Yun who did something again!

Strange indeed, the son of a marquis, or rather, an adopted son.

They are clearly related to me by blood, so why should I be treated differently?

Why did that old scholar use Su Yun's behavior to compare with the Crown Prince?

Are you crazy?!

Qin Changqing turned his head and saw Su Yun and Cici, who had just learned about the situation in the city from the advisor.

He immediately ran into the pharmacy and checked it out with the doctor and pharmacist.

Qin Changqing took a deep breath. His actions were correct and did indeed boost morale, so he received an A grade.

But in front of pragmatists, this act of being courteous and respectful immediately appears pretentious.

Grand Tutor Mu has already given face by not giving it to Bing.

However, a "B" grade only counts as passing the test and will not attract the attention of Emperor Qian.

Qin Changqing forced a smile: "Magistrate Kong, tell me about the situation in the city first."

"If you need any help, I will arrange it immediately."

Kong Yan was flattered: "Your Highness, this is the recent situation in the city..."

Until a suitable prescription is found, all that can be done is to maintain order as much as possible.

However, this disease also affects cultivators, and poison is required to resist it.

Therefore, in practice, it is quite troublesome.

Fortunately, a new prescription was found, which greatly relieved the stress.

It wasn't until evening that Xi Yaoyue returned to the county government office.

She was exhausted, but the familiar scent of milk instantly perked her up: "Huh?"

Before long, Xi Yaoyue's eyes widened: "Yun'er, what are you doing here!"

Su Yun conducted a test on a patient and it was somewhat effective.

Upon hearing the voice, he instinctively shrank his neck: "Mother..."

Xi Yaoyue was instantly furious: "Why did you come here? Do you know how dangerous the city is?!"

"Go quickly!"

Su Yun put her hands on her hips and said, "I'm not leaving. I'm already in here, and going out might just bring the disease out with me."

Xi Yaoyue couldn't do anything about him: "You... sigh, are you hungry? Go eat something with your mother first."

Seeing that neither she nor her eldest sister Su Youli behind her showed any unusual signs of change, Su Yun breathed a sigh of relief: "Mother, aren't you busy?"

Xi Yaoyue forced a smile: "I still have time to take my son for a bath and have a meal."

Su Yun nodded: "Yeah, I'm hungry too."

"Huh, take a shower?"