Chapter 722.1: Unable to control

In Liu Hall.

Hua Zirong was clad in a black

changshan

, sitting on a chair as he perused the urgent reports sent from Meng County. The more he read, the deeper the furrow in his brows, and the colder his sneer.

Is this the result of your secret investigation?

The soldier knelt before him. Your Majesty, Meng Countys county magistrate is extremely bold to have hidden news of the plague outbreak. If not for this subordinate accidentally stumbling across it during my investigation, Im afraid this matter might have continued to be deeply buried.

Hua Zirongs eyes turned icy cold. What is the situation in Meng County?

Just as the emergency reports have stated, the plague is running rampant across Meng County. If this persists, Meng County may very well become a dead city soon. Worry etched itself on the soldiers face.

Hua Zirongs gaze became solemn. Pa.s.s down this Monarchs edict: Meng Countys County Magistrate is to stay in Meng County forever.

A mocking look flashed past the soldiers eyes.

It seems like the fate of this Meng County County Magistrate has been sealed.

You may withdraw, but continue to monitor Meng County. Hua Zirong paused, hesitating before his next statement. As for those infected with the plague you can clear them when necessary.

The soldier couldnt help but sigh inwardly before he withdrew.

Youre here. You heard that? Hua Zirong asked softly.

A man dressed in a bright red

changshan

walked in. As a monarch, you did no wrong.

Youre the only one who would say that. If

she

were here, she would definitely have said that I am too cruel. Gentleness painted Hua Zirongs expression as he recalled the peerless woman.

The man in red smiled faintly. If she really didnt care about you, she wouldnt have found trouble with Hua Ziqing for your sake.

She always likes to force herself more than she should, and she can also be reckless. Hua Zirong reminisced.

The other mans eyes turned solemn. In any case, you already know that the plague is no laughing matter. A small misstep will result in disaster.

This Monarch is well aware, and it is precisely so that I issued such an order.

How do you plan on handling the refugees in the army barracks? This was one of the man in reds objectives in coming here.

Its not the fault of the civilians that they have lost their homes and have to wander around; well settle them in the army barracks for now.

But I heard from the soldiers that the situation with the plague has exacerbated. Have you ever considered that this may not be a natural disaster, but a man-made one instead? The man in the red

changshan

tried to give a hint.

Hua Zirongs eyes turned cold. Do you know something?

Mmm, but according to the rules, I can only observe;Im not allowed to tell you anything explicitly. Helplessness flickered in the mans eyes.

Hua Zirong immediately connected some of the dots.

As expected, its him again.

To think that his obsession with the throne has gone so far.

The man in red said cooly, You cant touch him yet, even if he is the perpetrator. The time isnt right.

I have already finished reading all of the Xilius imperial secret scrolls in my possession, but I still havent found the one mentioned back then. Hua Zirong was perplexed.

The man in the red

changshan

had a brief internal struggle, but in the end, he still kept quiet.

Are there things where even I, the Monarch, dont know? A self-deprecating smile hung on Hua Zirongs mouth.