Ten years after Princess Baocheng was born.
A flood suddenly struck the southwestern region of Beili, affecting four prefectures. Fortunately, no one was harmed, but people lost their property and homes.
Emperor Wu Su found himself busy again, and a new headache arose during the morning court session—one that had nothing to do with the flood.
It was that Yuan Heng and Chenzhao had reached the age to participate in governance, but their political views were at odds.
Regarding the flood management, Yuan Heng advocated for distributing Silver Taels to aid the victims, prioritizing helping the people of the four prefectures rebuild their homes. Chenzhao, however, believed prevention was better than a cure and argued the money should be spent on dredging the river channels.
The two stuck to their own opinions and began to argue in court.
There were many female officials in the court, all of whom sided with Chenzhao, while most of the great aristocratic families supported Yuan Heng.
