and jointly fight against the Liao army.""This strategy was devised by the Longevity Gang to help the prince, but we didn't expect the East Palace's reaction to be so intense. Their approach is quite...Chapter 492: A Good Strategy

"This palace just likes your shameless appearance."

Li Chen let out a hearty laugh and said, "I want a kind of poison that, after taking it, will keep someone unharmed for several hours. However, once the time is up, even a great celestial being wouldn't be able to save them from instant death. Do you have something like that"

Three Treasures immediately replied, "Yes, and I guarantee that no one in the world can cure it."

"That's good."

Li Chen nodded in satisfaction.

Sure enough, these filthy and disgraceful things, seeking out the Dongchang is the right choice.

He turned to Zhou Ping'an and said, "You handle this matter. The Dongchang will cooperate with you unconditionally."

Zhou Ping'an bowed deeply and said, "Your servant will gladly take on this responsibility."

With a light chuckle, Li Chen waved his hand and said, "Go do your business."

After the two left, Li Chen felt bored waiting in Xizheng Hall, so he went to the back garden for some fresh air.

As soon as I stepped out, I was immediately blocked by Wan Jiaojiao and Zhang Hezhi.

"Your Highness, Dr. Zhang is here. Perhaps you should have him take a look at you."

Looking at Wan Jiaojiao's expectant and cautious appearance, Li Chen, though amused and bewildered, couldn't bear to refuse her kindness. He had Zhang Taiyi check his body again.

As expected, Dr. Zhang didn't say anything inappropriate. He just slightly adjusted the prescription given by the imperial physician, saying it would be cured in three to five days.

Wan Jiaojiao then felt relieved.

On one hand, he had Zhang Taiyi personally decoct the medicine. On the other hand, Li Chen brought Wan Jiaojiao to the garden.

Now, spring is here after the long winter.

Looking at the garden, with the snow melting and the weather gradually warming up, and flowers about to bloom, Li Chen felt his mood lighten considerably.

"Before, the court had repeatedly emphasized the importance of ensuring disaster relief recipients' winter safety. With tireless efforts and substantial financial support, comparable to a vast mountain of silver, some positive results have finally emerged."

Walking in the garden, Li Chen's words seemed to be addressed to Wan Jiaojiao, yet also like a soliloquy.

"These days, I have received reports from all over the country. Although there are still some casualties from starvation and freezing, the situation is much better than last year's second half. Throughout the winter, the number of people who died from starvation and freezing across the nation was only around 100,000, significantly less than what the court had initially predicted."

When Wan Jiaojiao heard this, she was a little terrified.

"Nearly 100,000 people."

Li Chen let out a soft sigh and said, "Indeed, ten thousand people, it sounds like just a number. But if you saw ten thousand people standing before you, you would know how magnificent it is."

Last year, when this palace went to the northern camp of the Imperial Guards, there were less than ten thousand people there. But looking around, it was all heads. If there were one hundred thousand people, it would be enough to fill Behai Lake within the city walls of Beijing.

Wan Jiaojiao said cautiously, "Your Highness, you've already done so much. The natural disaster is not your fault, please don't blame yourself too much."

"If I wasn't the Crown Prince, I wouldn't care so much, but since I'm wearing this crimson dragon robe, there are some responsibilities I can't escape."

After Li Chen finished speaking, he saw Wan Jiaojiao's face full of confusion about what to say. He immediately shook his head with a smile.

To tell Wan Jiajiao these things would be really difficult for her.

But he could tell no one else but Wan Jia Jiao.

The higher the position, the colder it is. As the power in his hands grew heavier day by day, Li Chen could count on one hand those who he could truly confide in.

Even now, it is like this. If in the future I were truly to ascend the throne and become emperor, then I would truly be alone.

"Without telling you this, the Crown Princess is about to return, isn't she"Chapter 1630: Cooperation