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Leng Shiyun and Nan Rongyi did not find any valuable information in the East Palace. They looked at each other and felt disappointed.

As soon as they returned home, someone from Prince Yu's mansion came to report that Hu Lianxue had been found and asked them not to worry.

The anxiety was instantly replaced by joy. Leng Shiyun couldn't wait to find her, but when she thought of the guards from the East Palace outside, she couldn't alert the enemy now.

As long as she knew that Hu Lianxue was safe, she would feel at ease.

The night retreated gently, the morning light quietly peeked in through the window, and Hu Lianxue sat quietly beside Fu Rongxuan's couch.

Everything that happened yesterday made her decide not to avoid her inner feelings anymore.

She looked at Fu Rongxuan's frowning brows while he was sleeping, and promised herself secretly that the day he recovered, she would open her heart to him.

She will tell you all about the darkness and pain of the past, and she is willing to face it calmly no matter what the outcome is.

As a wisp of medicinal fragrance slowly dissipated, Fu Rongxuan's consciousness gradually awakened from the chaos.

He felt someone gently lifting his body, and the bitter medicine slowly slid into his thirsty throat.

As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Hu Lianxue standing by her side.

He asked in a hoarse voice: "Miss Hu, you didn't leave?"

"How can I leave in peace when you are hurt because of me?"

Hearing this, Fu Rongxuan slowly turned his face, looking expectant but also a little uncertain. He asked softly, "So, does what you promised me yesterday still count?"

Hu Lianxue was slightly startled, then smiled and said, "Of course it counts. If you survive, I will marry you."

The situation was urgent at the time, and she agreed without thinking. But now she feels guilty. Well, seeing that he is so weak, she will just coax him first.

When the truth comes out, perhaps that persistent feeling will gradually fade away.

Fu Rongxuan tried to struggle to get up, but unexpectedly, the tearing pain in his back instantly attacked him. He couldn't help but moan softly: "Hiss, it hurts."

"Don't move rashly. The doctor has repeatedly warned you to rest. Miss Jiang has just sent someone to deliver new medicine. With her superb medical skills, I believe your injuries will recover quickly."

Soon, a burst of hurried footsteps broke the silence in the room. It was Duke Fu and his mother, who had heard that their beloved son was in danger and were anxious, rushing in.

Fu Rongxuan originally wanted to take the opportunity to introduce her, but found that she was nowhere to be seen. He guessed that she might not be ready yet.

But it doesn't matter, he has plenty of patience, and Hu Lianxue has already agreed to him.

Even if I was injured, all the pain seemed insignificant.

Mother Fu's eyes were gentle but full of worry. She gently brushed Rong Xuan's shocking wound, her heartache evident in her words: "How could you make yourself look like this, child? Rong Xuan, why don't you go back to the mansion? It's more lively here, better than being alone here with only two servants to take care of you. Your mother really can't let it go."

"Mom, although it's quiet here, it's just what I want."

Mother Fu sighed helplessly: "You are a stubborn child, just like your father. I will get a few more smart maids so that you can have more care."

Fu Rongxuan declined politely, "Mother, it's really not necessary, two servants are enough, I never like crowds, they are enough for me.

At the same time, Hu Lianxue washed up and returned to the shop. As soon as she entered, she found Leng Shiyun standing quietly in the store, her eyes full of anxiety and expectation.

At this moment, she wanted to throw herself into her biological mother's arms and pour out all the words that had been pent up in her heart for a long time.

But she didn't dare. She was really afraid that the happiness that was so close to her would disappear in an instant.

"Lianxue, my Lianxue, I'm glad you're okay." Leng Shiyun nervously checked her from head to toe, and found that she was not injured. A huge stone in her heart fell to the ground, and a relieved smile bloomed on her face.

"Mom, I'm really fine. I'm sorry to have made you worry." There was a hint of guilt in Hu Lianxue's voice.

"Who kidnapped you?"

Hu Lianxue explained everything that happened clearly: "It was the second son of the Wu family. He secretly planned to use me as a gift to present to the high and mighty Crown Prince..."

"This is simply lawless! How can I, Leng Shiyun's daughter, allow myself to be bullied like this!"

She recalled the various rumors circulating in the city today, mentioning that the Wu Mansion was in turmoil overnight and the entire family was imprisoned. Originally, these rumors were just topics of conversation after dinner, but now they were closely linked to what was happening before her. All the mysteries suddenly became clear, and she couldn't help but sneer in her heart.

"But His Royal Highness Prince Yu saved me, so I returned safely."

When Leng Shiyun mentioned this, she could not hide her indignation and sighed, "It is the cycle of cause and effect. The Wu family finally reaped the fruits of their own actions. I heard that the whole family was tortured and their situation was pitiful."

Speaking of Prince Yu, Leng Shiyun's eyes could not help but be more inquiring, and she asked tentatively: "It seems that there is an extraordinary connection between you and Prince Yu, and the relationship is quite close."

Hu Lianxue's heart tightened when she heard this, fearing that her mother might misunderstand her, so she quickly explained gently, "Mother, please don't worry too much. There is no connection between me and His Royal Highness Prince Yu. If he hadn't seen the injustice and helped me that day, I would have been in danger. I will remember this kindness in my heart, but there is no love between a man and a woman mixed in it."

After hearing this, Leng Shiyun's expression eased a little. She stroked her daughter's hair and said softly, "That's good. Mother only wishes you peace and safety, and stay away from trouble. Although His Royal Highness Prince Yu is a member of the royal family, his kindness must be remembered. If there is a chance in the future, I will find a chance to repay him."

Ever since she saw Meng Wanran's situation in the Eastern Palace, she no longer wanted her children to have anything to do with the royal family.

Hu Lianxue didn't want to say anything more. Although she had escaped death, she was still in a depressed mood.

Leng Shiyun looked at her daughter's furrowed brows and dazed eyes, and felt distressed and uneasy.

She wanted to ask a few more questions, but Hu Lianxue just shook her head gently, rejecting all her inquiries. Those deep thoughts were a burden that she carried alone, and she didn't want anyone to share it with her.

……

In the palace.

Jiang Nianwei taught Baili Jingyao how to cultivate his character in the palace, while continuing to refine various elixirs for him.

Baili Jingyao felt that his body was gradually regaining its youthfulness. Although he still had some doubts about Taoist Jiang, he did not harm himself, so this method was effective.

Soon Jiang Nianwei reported to him that after observing the stars at night, she found that Yong'an Town would have heavy rain for seven consecutive days, and there would be a flood disaster.

Baili Jingyao thought about it again and again. Yong'an is relatively close to the capital. If a flood disaster really occurs, this place might be affected as well.

After thinking about this, he decided to send someone to take precautions in advance.

Baili Jingyao asked tentatively: "Master Jiang, who do you think is suitable for this mission?"

"Your Majesty already has a candidate in mind, so why do you need to ask me again?"

"Hahaha, Taoist Jiang is indeed as good as a god in predicting things."

This was actually a very simple matter, and he naturally wanted to leave the political achievements to the prince.

There have been rumors about Bailihe recently, and he doesn't want to ruin the royal family's reputation.

In the court, most important officials still had doubts about Taoist Master Jiang.

I just think she is deliberately being mysterious and trying to shake people's hearts.

Baili Jingyao didn't completely believe this matter, but he still sent Baili He to take charge of the situation.

Baili He did not take it to heart. On the contrary, he was still complaining in his heart: "Father is really getting more and more confused as he gets older. This Taoist priest is just trying to be mysterious. It was not enough to fool him last time. He actually allocated funds to prepare for flood control."

The court allocated 500,000 taels of silver, but Bailihe felt that it was unnecessary to spend such a large sum of money to prevent uncertain disasters.

After returning to the East Palace, Wen Daidai even advised: "Your Highness, the reason why Yong'an Town is called Yong'an is because no disaster has ever happened there? I am not a citizen of Dasheng, but I know about this matter. Why did Your Majesty mobilize so many troops?"

"Daidai, you are right. My father has grown old and has become suspicious and worried."

But it was just this one sentence that made Bailihe have other thoughts in his mind.

Over the years, he has been secretly taking advantage of his status as the crown prince to benefit himself.

No one has ever caught them with any evidence. Dasheng originally belonged to their Baili family, so these silver coins should also belong to them.

My father is senile, but he is not.

Baili He secretly embezzled 300,000 taels of silver, but was exploited by officials at all levels. When he arrived at Yong'an Town, he had less than 30,000 taels left.

Jiang Nianwei had long known that the imperial court's funding was never implemented in the actual places.

She informed Baili Zhao and asked the local people to take shelter in advance, as it would be too late once the heavy rain came.

She took out some silver as resettlement fees for these people and asked them to leave this place quickly and settle in other towns.

Of course, these silver coins were not given out for nothing. She would make a plan later to make those corrupt officials return all the embezzled silver coins.

As for Baili Jingyao's private vault, she would not let it go, but the time is not yet ripe.

Baili Zhao went to Yong'an under the pretext of traveling, and found that the officials sent there did not take action and did not take the prophecy seriously at all.

The people of Yong'an Town will not take it to heart. There has been no disaster here for many years. It is a good place with outstanding people and beautiful scenery. How could a disaster happen here?

But one day, a group of people suddenly appeared and secretly made a deal with them. As long as they were willing to move out of Yong'an Town, they would get a large sum of silver.

Most of them agreed and prepared to move away.

But there are always a small number of smart people who are reluctant to move out even after receiving the money, holding on to a glimmer of hope and thinking they have gotten a good deal.

Three days later, the rainstorm arrived as expected. After only a few days, the water level was about to exceed the warning line.

At this moment, the remaining people realized that there was really going to be a flood here, so they packed their bags and prepared to leave immediately, but it was too late.

The towns upstream, faced with the critical moment of life and death, made a chilling decision - to breach the dike without permission.

The flood rushed towards Yong'an Town like a wild horse that had broken free from its reins.

The entire town was submerged in the flood, and from a distance it looked like a vast ocean.

The levee of Yong'an Town was not strong, and the flood broke through the levee in an instant, submerging the surrounding farmland and almost breaking through the levee of the capital city. Fortunately, the Chihuo Army responded with timely rescue and relief efforts, so the disaster did not affect the capital city.

After days of heavy rain, many places were affected, the people complained bitterly, and more and more refugees poured into the capital.

Baili Zhao also arranged a special place for the victims to receive supplies, but only the elderly, the weak, women and children were allowed to receive them.

Shuangshuang's brows were filled with confusion, and she asked softly, "My Lord, why is the rescue operation arranged like this?"

Baili Zhao's lips curled up into a meaningful smile, but it did not immediately resolve Shuangshuang's doubts.

Yuwen Long slowly revealed the mystery: "Just imagine, when they have nothing, what else can they use to exchange for a glimmer of hope?"

Shuangshuang was silent. She had not yet thought deeply about this level.

"They would sell their children and their wives. I was one of the unfortunate ones. I was once regarded as a bargaining chip by my biological father in exchange for survival."

His tone was indifferent, as if none of this was happening to him.

"If those old people, women, and children are useful, they will not be easily abandoned. I think this is probably the prince's intention."

Shuangshuang nodded dejectedly. This was the first time she knew about Yuwenlong's life experience.

I finally understood why the prince made such a plan.

She didn't ask any more questions, but continued to distribute the supplies silently.

From the moment the flood occurred, Bailihe began to worry. How could such a coincidence happen?

Yong'an Town had never experienced a disaster, but this time a disaster really happened.

Although he was frightened in his heart, he seemed to have a clear conscience when facing his father's accountability.

"Father, I have already sent officials to control the flood and have been stationed near the dam for half a month as a supervisor. If you don't believe me, you can ask those officials! I have really tried my best. I never thought this would happen."

Baili Jingyao glanced at him coldly. He naturally knew what kind of person his eldest son was.

But the fact that the flood almost flooded into the capital still made him feel terrified.

"If it weren't for Prince Yu, do you know how serious the consequences would be? You are such a fool, you are always causing trouble instead of helping others. You can't even accomplish such a simple task..."

Although he knew about Bailih's involvement, he could not investigate further and could only find a few scapegoats to calm the people's anger.

Baili He's reputation is getting worse and worse, but Baili Zhao's reputation is getting higher and higher as he gets older.

Some of the rescued people even wanted to build a ancestral hall for Baili Zhao.

Baili Jingyao understood that as long as he gained immortality, these two sons would be useless to him. In order to stabilize the situation, both sons must be there to check and balance each other.

This is why he was reluctant to take action against Baili Zhao.

Now, looking at this stupid prince, he began to have other thoughts for the first time.

Since the position of crown prince is just a decoration, it doesn’t matter to him who becomes the crown prince.

He had lost too much popular support in the past, and now only Prince Yu can help him regain the people's support, and Prince Yu's value is obviously much greater than that of the crown prince.