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"Yes." The emperor was really an old fox. When he found out that such a large-scale place had been built here, he doubted Lee Mingzhi would get the money. Fortunately, he had bribed Eunuch Du with a few words to bring the matter over.

"Then it's useless here." Gu Qiangwei's eyes flashed with a trace of a strange light as she saw this person moving things around. Her lips curled up into a smile as she spoke.

"What do you want to do?" Hearing that, Xiao Leng looked back at Gu Qiangwei and said with a slight frown. This Gu Qiangwei looked like she had her own thoughts.

"Madam hasn't returned in so many years. Apart from the general, all the other factions have dispersed. If you want to do something big, you need to lay your foundations first." Gu Qiangwei turned her head and smiled. A trace of a smile flashed across her eyes. This smile made Xiao Leng panic. Xiao Leng frowned and said, "And then?"

"Even if it's empty, it's still empty. This place is so high and remote and no one wants to come here. It's also so vast. Why not transform it into a secret training ground?" A trace of a smile flashed across Gu Qiangwei's eyes as she said, "Since the general's army is back from the battlefield, they won't be training as they would on the battlefield. Gu Qiangwei's eyes flashed a trace of a smile as she said," Since the general's army is back from the battlefield, they won't be training as they would training as they would on the battlefield.

Xiao Leng's eyes lit up when he heard that. He looked at Gu Qiangwei in disbelief. A trace of a smile flashed across his eyes. The corners of his mouth suddenly curled up as he smiled and said, "Your idea is very good."

"I also want to modify this place. I have a training method that will be very effective when combined with the training method of the general." Gu Qiangwei glanced at Xiao Leng. Perhaps in the beginning, Gu Qiangwei didn't want to overthrow the Emperor, nor did she want to fight for power, but when the Emperor killed innocent civilians in order to balance the imperial power, Gu Qiangwei suddenly felt scared. If she could help him in any way, she wanted to do everything she could.

Xiao Leng looked at Gu Qiangwei and a hint of surprise flashed across his eyes. It was already surprising Xiao Leng that Gu Qiangwei could cure the plague, but now she said such words.

The 14-year-old young girl stood in front of him, shorter than him by a head. She looked small and thin, but when she spoke, no one dared to look down on her.

If it was anyone else who said that, Xiao Leng would definitely find it funny. However, when Gu Qiangwei said that, Xiao Leng felt that Gu Qiangwei would definitely be able to do it.

"Madam, Miss Gu." When he saw Gu Qiangwei and Xiao Leng talking, he walked over and politely greeted them. A trace of a benevolent smile flashed across his eyes as he said, "This time, it's all thanks to young lady and Madam. When this old man returns, I'll definitely report it to the emperor."

"Many thanks. You've worked hard this time too." Gu Qiangwei immediately turned her head and cupped her hands towards him. A trace of a smile flashed in her eyes as she spoke.

"Miss Gu is a pearl. It's such a pity that it was buried. Fortunately, Madam was able to see the pearl with her own eyes." The imperial physician lifted his head and glanced at Xiao Leng, a trace of praise flashing through his eyes.

"Thank you, Imperial Physician Gu, for your praise." Gu Qiangwei's eyes curved like crescent moons as she looked at the imperial physician. A hint of a smile flashed past her eyes.

"It's just a mischievous stone." After the imperial physician left, Xiao Leng glanced at Gu Qiangwei and spoke without the slightest hesitation.

Hearing this, Gu Qiangwei glared at Xiao Leng. With a trace of laughter in her eyes, she said, "No matter what you say, since you promised to give me the reward, don't forget it."

"This lady can still spare you." Xiao Leng looked at Gu Qiangwei helplessly and said, "Go back then. What you said is very good. We should discuss it with the general and settle the matter properly."

"Yes." Hearing that, Gu Qiangwei nodded and followed behind Xiao Leng, skipping back. After experiencing such a disaster, it was as if her heart was moved. She had to grasp this freshman well.

"Your Majesty, this is the list of the people who have been harmed this time." Lee Mingzhi passed a thick list of items to the Emperor. He lowered his head, unable to see the emotion in his eyes.

Eunuch Du quickly went up and took the list from Lee Mingzhi. A trace of gentleness flashed across his eyes as he casually looked at it and said, "En."

"This accident caused great losses to the people. This subject thinks that we should give some comfort to the people. I humbly request that the Emperor issue a decree to pardon the world and provide some supplies to families that have lost relatives or that have been injured." When Lee Mingzhi heard the emperor's indifferent snort, his heart beat like a drum. He didn't know what the emperor meant, after all, it was very noisy when there was a fire.

"General really knows how to do things. If the fire breaks out, the Kingdom's treasury will pay for it. It's good that the Emperor doesn't blame you." Ann Yuan looked at Lee Mingzhi and said with a furious expression. A trace of displeasure flashed across his eyes as he said, "This is your dereliction of duty."

Hearing this, Lee Mingzhi turned around and looked at Liu Tie, a smile flashed across his eyes, "Wu Tie is well, a few days ago when the plague broke out, Wu Tie's illness was not light. Now that the plague has recovered, it's truly a joyous event."

He raised his head to look at Lee Mingzhi, and hurriedly kneeled at the emperor's feet, "Your Majesty, please enlighten me, that day because of the matter with Ruyu, this humble subject's anger was not light, and I was thinking about how to get the emperor to forgive me. I didn't teach my father to stay up all night, but this humble subject is guilty, ah, I didn't have any intention of running away from you, General Xuanhe misunderstood."

Hearing this, Lee Mingzhi coldly looked at Ann Yuan who was kneeling on the ground. A hint of a smile flashed across his eyes as he said, "State Duke Qi is really funny. I was just casually saying it, but I was congratulating you on your recovery. Why did you kneel?"

Ann Yuan's face turned even redder when he heard that. He knelt on the ground and didn't even dare to raise his head. A trace of coldness flashed across his eyes. Lee Mingzhi was not good at talking and Ann Yuan had never paid much attention to this person. Afterwards, he had led his troops to battle and won the war. The emperor had admired him greatly, and he had brought back a peerless wife.

"Alright, get up. I know you are loyal." The Emperor waved his hand and a trace of coldness flashed across his eyes. He frowned, looked at Lee Mingzhi and said, "This time, you have made a comeback. I will not pursue the matter regarding the fire.

After such a huge incident, the emperor clearly knew that if he did not step forward to deal with it, then he would lose all face. Since Lee Mingzhi wanted to comfort the people, a general amnesty could naturally be granted.

"Thank you, your majesty." Hearing that, a hint of surprise flashed across Lee Mingzhi's eyes as he hurriedly kowtowed and said.

"Doctor Li." The emperor glanced at Imperial Physician Li standing at the side, a hint of a smile flashing across his eyes. "You handled things well this time. This emperor will heavily reward you."

"Your majesty, the reason why I was able to cure the plague this time wasn't due to this old subject alone. Miss Gu has done a great deal." Imperial Physician Li hastened to kneel down, lowering his head to speak to the emperor, a trace of admiration flashing through his eyes.

"Miss Gu?" A hint of doubt flashed across the emperor's eyes when he heard this. He frowned and said, "That Miss Gu."

"In reply to the emperor, it's Gu Qiangwei." Imperial Physician Li hastened to say, "This Gu Qiangwei is a pearl, it would be a pity if it was buried."

"Oh?" A trace of surprise flashed through the emperor's eyes. He glanced at Imperial Physician Li and frowned. "Is what you said true?"

"To reply your majesty, every word is true. If not for Miss Gu's help, I don't know how much longer we would have had to suffer this time." Imperial Physician Li nodded, a trace of guilt flashing through his eyes. "Speaking of shame, this old official isn't as knowledgeable as a little girl. When I grow up, I'll definitely contribute to the country. The emperor's pearls must not be buried."

"That's right, your majesty. It was all thanks to Gu Qiangwei's help this time that we were able to quickly settle this matter. Your majesty should be merciful and reward Gu Qiangwei heavily." Lee Mingzhi also took a step forward and knelt on one knee. He cupped his hands and pleaded with a trace of pleading flashed across his eyes.