Shen Ruochen noticed that Guizhi didn't seem happy to be back, and his eyes were red as if he had been crying. He confessed to Shen Ruochen and then went back to his room.

Shen Ruochen said to Little Walnut, "Go and ask Sister Guizhi what's wrong? Why do I look like I'm crying? If there is any difficulty, let's help if we can."

After a while, Xiao Hetao came back and said, "Sister Guizhi didn't say anything. She only said that she cried when she saw her family happy. But the slave didn't look like it. She seemed very sad."

"Well," Shen Ruochen agreed, "Then don't say it if she doesn't want to. Maybe she doesn't want to say it."

It is said that this summer is very hot, even if the windows are open, it is still so hot that people's eyes are sweating.

On this day, the sun had just risen, and Shen Ruochen woke up from the heat, "I can't live this day, it's too hot."

Little Walnut hurriedly got up from the collapse on the side. "Why don't you try sleeping here, little master? It's next to the window and there's still a bit of wind."

"You didn't tell me about this wonderful place!" Shen Ruochen put on his shoes and came to the soft bed. "There is no wind at all from where my bed is. I'm almost dying of heat!"

"We are living in a side room now. Isn't it hotter than when we were at home?" Xiao Hetao looked at the time and said, "Slave, I'm not going to sleep anymore. I'll bring you a basin of water for your mistress. I'll make you feel better if you wipe it." ”

"I want water from the well! That water is cool!" Shen Ruochen shouted.

"That's not possible, it's easy to get sick!" Xiao Hetao insisted, "You are like this at home. You have been sick several times. Why, do you still want to get sick here and then infect your third brother?"

Shen Ruochen had no choice but to compromise, because there was still a little baby sucking milk!

He couldn't help but sigh, "Oh, when will my fate be up to me and not to others!"

"My little master is talking nonsense again," said Little Walnut, "You are the master and if you can't do it, then we, the slaves, are still alive!"

"Look! You are so brave, this slave! You started refuting your master's words early in the morning before he woke up."

Little Walnut laughed, "That's not because you're a nice person. I'll go get you some water and serve you."

After saying that, he ran away. Shen Ruochen pouted on the soft couch, "Huh! Do what you can!"

But maybe it was really too hot. Shen Ruochen didn't feel sleepy at all, so he sat up straight and went to read a book.

On the other side, Emperor Yuan De was also very hot. Even if there was ice in the room, he was still too hot to sleep.

Seeing Emperor Yuande tossing and turning, Chen Yuan stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, the time for the morning court is coming soon. Why don't you get up and relax?"

"Well, get up!"

Chen Yuan clapped his hands toward the door, and a group of maids walked up carrying various toiletries. There were so many people who made no sound at all. If Shen Ruochen saw it, he would definitely applaud.

"Oh, Your Majesty, why do you have prickly heat all over your body?" Chen Yuan said suddenly, "When did this happen? This..."

"What are you making all the fuss about?" Emperor Yuande raised his arms and asked his servants to dress, "Maybe it's because I have been sitting for a long time these days."

"Then why didn't you tell me? If it's too much, I'll sweat and feel very uncomfortable!" Chen Yuan said anxiously.

"I don't want to eat those bitter medicinal soups. Even if I'm not sick, I'll get sick if I eat them. It's okay."

Chen Yuan said uneasily, "It's all because it's been too stuffy and hot these days, but I'd better see the imperial doctor for a look!"

Emperor Yuande waved his hands impatiently, "What a big deal, it deserves this! Forget it, let the imperial doctor come in the evening, prepare some medicine and send it to the princes. Children are more afraid of heat."

"Hey!" Chen Yuan said hurriedly.

Emperor Yuan De put on his clothes and packed everything, and then said, "It's still early, go and get the folder that reported yesterday's flood in the Yellow River. I'll take a look at it."

"Your Majesty, just after dinner..."

"Go quickly!"

"嗻!"

In the morning, Emperor Yuan De slapped the table and cursed angrily, "The Yellow River floods are being repaired every year. The money is getting more and more every year, but the effect is not at all!"

"Your Majesty, calm down!" all the ministers said in unison.

"Should I calm down my anger? Will the people of the Yellow River generation calm down their anger?" Emperor Yuande said to the black crowd kneeling below, "I don't know what this Yellow River dam is made of. Even if it is piled up with silver, it is a bit... Has it worked? What do the people on both sides of the Yellow River think of me? What will they say about me?"

"The Yellow River has been managed every year, and manpower and material resources have been used to repair it every year, but what? The result is still the same! Who will believe the words of the court or me from now on!" Emperor Yuande became more and more angry as he spoke, and directly brought up the river. The memorial fell down, "You tell yourselves! Where did all this money go?"

All the ministers did not dare to speak, but Zuo Zhongtang finally stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I believe that the floods in the Yellow River are not necessarily caused by the local people who are good at their duties and greedy for money. The Yellow River has been prone to floods since ancient times. In the past two years, there have been There’s a lot of rain in this area, it’s really a natural disaster if we can’t keep it out!”

"What do you think Zuo Zhongtang thinks? Are you going to continue to give money every year?" Emperor Yuande said angrily.

"This money cannot be given away like this. In my opinion, it is better for the emperor to personally send ministers to check. Firstly, he will know the specific situation. Secondly, he will not wrong others. Thirdly, the people who were affected by the disaster will see someone from the court. , I think it will be more comforting.”

After hearing this, Emperor Yuande nodded, "Then according to Zhongtang, who is the right person to send?"

Zuo Zhongtang looked at everyone, thought for a moment and said, "It's up to you, Your Majesty. I have been an official for many years and have many disciples under my command. In order to avoid suspicion, I'd better not say anything."

"You don't want to offend anyone," Emperor Yuande looked at everyone, "Then let Li Xiang and Shen Qing go!"

Shen Qing took a breath, but he could only bite the bullet and step forward, "I obey your order!"

"Li Aiqing isn't here?" Emperor Yuande asked.

A person on the side said, "Back to the emperor, Mr. Li has been a little tired recently from taking care of Old Prime Minister Li, so he took a day off."

"Oh," Emperor Yuande nodded, "Then go and tell him."

Then he said to Shen Qing, "Li Xiang is the imperial envoy, and you are the deputy envoy. You must check carefully for me when you get there, and write me down the situation and send it back on time!"

"Yes, I obey the order!" Shen Qing said hurriedly.

After resigning from the court, Shen Qing returned to the mansion with a depressed face. Zhang got the news and rushed over immediately, "Sir, why did the emperor suddenly send you to check for floods?"

Shen Qing shook his head, "I don't know where to go! Maybe I trust your man!"

"But the floods in the Yellow River are ruthless. If anything is found in this investigation, wouldn't it be more dangerous for people in other places?" Mrs. Zhang said worriedly.

Shen Qing sighed and spread his hands, "I don't know why. If I don't say anything else, it will take two months to go there. After checking, I won't be able to come back during the Chinese New Year this year. Alas!"

"Don't worry, sir. I will take good care of you, sir...can't you put this job off?"

Shen Qing shook his head and cupped his hands upwards, "The emperor's decree, unless I die at this moment, how can I change it?"

Mrs. Zhang subconsciously bit her lip in worry, "Then just pretend to be deaf and mute so as not to offend anyone. You must be the emperor's father-in-law and the third elder brother's grandfather, so no one dares to touch you."

"I hope..."