Although the snowstorm in Kyoto was not that serious, the roads outside the city were blocked by heavy snow, and goods from outside could not be brought in. In addition, as it was close to the end of the year, the people in the city panicked and began to buy large quantities of food and daily necessities.

Some unscrupulous businessmen took the opportunity to hoard food and raised prices, causing food prices to skyrocket, but they were still sold out.

Many people were unable to buy food, so they besieged and smashed the rice stores, and looted rice and flour. The situation was only brought under control after government runners arrived. Many stores were so frightened that they dared not sell their food.

Princess Min'an's Mansion.

"Princess, the snow on the official road outside the city has been cleared. Many unidentified victims have arrived, but they were stopped outside the city gate by soldiers for fear that there might be spies mixed in." Qiu Ling reported the situation outside to Chu Feiyan.

"The court will take care of them."

Chu Feiyan looked out the window. The snow had stopped falling, but the temperature was even lower and a cold wind was blowing.

In the past life, many disaster victims ran to the capital. The officers and soldiers guarding the city were afraid that there might be spies mixed in, so they did not let these people in. After just one night, many people froze to death.

When the emperor found out about this, he ordered people to build sheds outside the city for the victims to live in to avoid the cold, and he also opened the granary and cooked porridge for them to drink.

"This snowstorm has affected a large area. The government office has limited staff and cannot handle it all. Moreover, some people don't trust the government officials at all. They are afraid of starving to death, so they all run to the capital." Qiu Ling added.

Chu Feiyan pondered for a moment, handed his token to Qiu Ling, and instructed her: "Take some people to build sheds outside the city for these disaster victims to live in. Take good care of the elderly and children first, and prepare quilts to keep them warm at night."

"Yes!" Qiu Ling took the token and left.

"Princess, where are my subordinates?" Dongmei also wanted to help with something.

"Go open our granary and set up two porridge stalls outside the city. Let the victims drink some hot porridge to warm their bodies, and then steam some steamed buns to fill their stomachs." Chu Feiyan said.

"I understand." Dongmei also went out.

"Xia An, let's go out and take a look!" Chu Feiyan took a cloak and took Xia An out.

***

In the palace, the prince also learned about the disaster victims outside the city and was discussing with his ministers how to resettle these people.

The prince was very worried because there had been drought in many places in recent years, the harvest had not been good, the grain reserves in the national treasury were not ideal, and there was a snow disaster this year. If all the stored grain was used for disaster relief, what would be sent to the border for the soldiers to eat next year?

At this time, a eunuch came in to report that Chu Feiyan and his men were building sheds outside the city to accommodate the victims. They also opened their own granary and set up two porridge sheds to distribute porridge.

The prince was very happy to hear this, and his frown suddenly relaxed. In front of all the ministers, he praised Chu Feiyan greatly, and asked the ministers to learn from her and donate grain and supplies. Everyone should work together to fight the disaster and overcome this difficult time together.

The ministers had no choice but to agree, cursing Chu Feiyan in their hearts. She was a good person, but she brought bad luck to them, forcing them to donate food and supplies.

In addition, the prince also sent two imperial doctors to provide free medical treatment outside the city to prevent the victims of the disaster from being unable to receive medical treatment for their illnesses.

The next day, many more victims arrived, and their number was more than half more than yesterday.

On that day, Chu Feiyan's porridge stall expanded from two to five, because the people in the city who were unable to buy food and many people stranded in Jinxiu City also came out to drink porridge.

"Sister Feiyan, I'm here!"

Chu Feiyan turned around and saw that it was King Qing Long Shijun who came towards her on horseback. He dismounted from his horse when he arrived in front of her.

"Prince Qing, why are you here?"

"I've brought you some rice and flour." Long Shijun pointed to the ten horse-drawn carriages following behind, which were filled with bags of grain.

"I don't have much food left in my palace, any help is appreciated!"

"Ten carts of food are already a lot. I would like to thank you on behalf of the victims." Chu Feiyan said with a smile.

Among the emperor's children, he was the first to donate grain.

"What are you thanking me for? As a prince, I should be the one taking the lead in this matter." Long Shijun looked at her smile with a complicated look in his eyes. "Sister Feiyan, I heard that the emperor has granted you a marriage with the national teacher. Congratulations."

"Thank you!" Chu Feiyan smiled slightly.

"Sister Feiyan, you look very happy. The Imperial Master is a rare talent, unrivaled in the world. Only someone as talented and beautiful as the Imperial Master is worthy of you."

Long Shijun met Gong Beixuan once in the palace. He was stunned at the time and was simply astounded by her beauty.

As a man, he once boasted that he was handsome, but in front of the National Master, he only felt ashamed of himself. Feiyan would definitely be happy if she could marry someone like the National Master.

Chu Feiyan looked at him helplessly, "Did you eat honey today? Your mouth is so sweet?"

"I'm just telling the truth." Seeing that everyone was busy, Long Shijun also wanted to help, "Give me your spoon!"

"Can you do it?" Chu Feiyan looked at his gorgeous clothes and felt a little skeptical.

"Of course." Long Shijun took off his cloak and threw it to the guard behind him. He rolled up his sleeves, took the big spoon from her hand, and stirred the rice in the pot.

"Sister Feiyan, don't forget that when I was at the border, I did everything myself."

"Well, you are a sensible child." Chu Feiyan praised him.

Among the emperor's children, Long Shijun has the most upright character. He is talented, sunny, motivated and able to endure hardships.

It's a pity that he is not the son of the queen, so he is not the crown prince in terms of legitimacy or eldest son. Otherwise, he would have been a wise ruler in the future.

"Sister Feiyan, I'm already grown up! Don't always treat me like a child." Long Shijun was speechless and compared their heights with his hands, "I'm almost a head taller than you."

"Yes!" Chu Feiyan smiled and punched his chest with his fist. "The little boy who always followed me back then has grown up now, but your martial arts still need to improve!"

“It hurts…” Long Shijun covered his chest with his hands and screamed twice exaggeratedly, “Sister Feiyan, please forgive me! With my talent, I can’t catch up with you even if I practice for a lifetime.”

"Hahaha!" Everyone around laughed.

"Okay, it's almost noon, get to work."

***

With Chu Feiyan and Long Shijun taking the lead in donating grain, the other princes and ministers in the court had to donate grain no matter how reluctant they were.

Long Shiling was most dissatisfied with Chu Feiyan. As soon as he entered the mansion, he scolded her for pretending to be kind and saying that she was only doing these superficial efforts to gain a good reputation.

But no matter how unwilling he was in his heart, he had to pretend and ordered his steward to send some food out of the city to avoid giving others a chance to criticize him.

"Your Highness, wait a moment!" Han Zhiyu came towards them with Qiaoling.

Long Shiling was feeling annoyed, and when he saw her face, it became even gloomier. "What are you doing here? Don't show up in front of me if you have nothing to do."

As soon as I saw this woman, I thought of the green hat on my head, and I wanted to strangle her to death.

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