Chapter 666

Upon receiving the news, the Su family hurriedly went to find the clothes. At the same time, news of a mad horse running rampant in the bustling city also reached the imperial court.

Luoyang City has always been peaceful. Since the emperor ascended the throne, he has strictly prohibited riding horses in the city center. Therefore, today's events are of great importance.

For a time, the officials in the imperial court were abuzz with discussion.

Before the news reached Shen Rang, he was staring intently at the document in his hand.

It's still about Lingnan.

The disaster situation in Lingnan is severe. The Ministry of Revenue has allocated a large amount of silver, filling eight or nine out of ten of the gaps, but it is still a little short.

The problem is that the Ministry of Revenue has already allocated one million taels of silver. This so-called "almost" amount, though it sounds simple, actually amounts to hundreds of thousands of taels of silver.

If Lingnan had truly suffered a major disaster, the people would surely have been displaced, and local governments would have sent official documents. But this time, despite the money being poured in, not a single drop was made.

This is really strange.

Shen Rang was completely baffled.

Just then, Jing Yuan rushed over, and before he could even catch his breath, he quickly spoke up: "Young Master, a mad horse broke into the bustling city today, and Miss Huo was also there!"

Upon hearing Jing Yuan's words, Shen Rang abruptly stood up: "How is she?"

"Miss Huo is alright and has returned safely to the Huo family."

Shen Rang finally breathed a sigh of relief: "Go and check on the situation for me. I'll be there in a bit."

"yes."

Watching Jing Yuan's hurried departure, Shen Rang's gaze fell on the documents handed over by the Ministry of Revenue, a dark glint flashing in his deep phoenix eyes.

A moment later, he got up with the documents and went to the Imperial Study.

At this moment, there was no incense burning in the Imperial Study, but the entire room was already permeated with the unique scent of ambergris.

Shen Rang handed the document to the dragon's desk and expressed his doubts.

The emperor, who had been sitting relaxed at first, unconsciously straightened up as he listened: "You mean there's something fishy about this?"

"yes."

The emperor frowned deeply.

After Shen Rang said that, he also felt that something was wrong.

The emperor pondered for a moment and said, "What you've said so far is just speculation. Shen Qing, you should go to Lingnan yourself and investigate the matter thoroughly."

After saying this, the emperor added, "This matter is extraordinary. To ensure everything goes smoothly, I will have Prince Huo accompany you with his personal guards."

"...Young Master Huo?"

If nothing unexpected happens, that will be my future brother-in-law.

Let him protect you?

Shen Rang's brows furrowed slightly.

"What, you think Prince Huo can't protect you?"

"I wouldn't dare."

“I didn’t just pick anyone. Huo Shu has been leading troops on the battlefield for many years, and his ability can be seen from the last bandit suppression. Moreover, he is ambitious and will not side with any party, so he is the perfect person to protect you.”

After thinking it over carefully, Shen Rang could only cup his hands in thanks: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your thoughtful planning."

The emperor waved his hand: "No need to say more. Go back today and pack your things, and set off as soon as possible. I will send an imperial edict to the Huo family in a little while."

One million taels of silver is no small sum.

If the money is truly used for disaster relief, the emperor has nothing to say; but if it is embezzled by someone, the emperor will absolutely not allow it.

"I obey the order."