Nan Wusi only learned about this when she set off, because she saw Xiao Yi in the crowd.
This surprised Nan Wusi, because Xiao Yi did not go to the disaster relief in the original text. Could this be the butterfly effect?
But Nan Wusi didn't delve into it; everything she did was simply to protect her second brother.
The journey to provide disaster relief was long and arduous, and Nan Wusi had made ample preparations. Naturally, the supplies she had stockpiled would also go with her.
Although some disaster relief funds have already been allocated through various levels of government, Nan Wusi knows that it is still unknown how much of this money will ultimately reach the people.
In addition to disaster relief funds, grain and fodder were also allocated to the surrounding towns and cities affected by the disaster, and troops were also dispatched to prevent riots by the displaced people.
It must be said that Xiao Teng's measures were quite good, but even so, why is there such a big oversight in the original text, leading to the peasant riot?
Nan Wusi just couldn't understand it, which is why she decided to go along. Only she knew that something bad was bound to happen, so she felt very heavy-hearted.
"Little sister, why have you been frowning the whole way? What are you worried about?" Nan Wuyu could see Nan Wusi's unease, but he didn't know why his little sister was so anxious.
Nan Wusi shook her head. She couldn't tell the truth, so she could only say tactfully, "Second brother, I'm just worried that by the time we get to the disaster area, it will be almost a month since the disaster started, and we won't be able to see the real post-disaster situation then."
"There's nothing we can do about it. The journey is just too long. We'll have to see what happens when we get there." Nan Wuyu naturally knew that the problem Nan Wusi was worried about was unavoidable, and he shared the same concern.
The area where the flash flood occurred is in the far west, which is not only far away but also remote and difficult to reach. This is why he was unwilling to take Nan Wusi with him.
Nan Wuyu didn't know why his little sister was so determined to go with him to the disaster relief this time, and even stockpiled so many relief supplies.
"What if these local officials embezzle large sums of disaster relief funds, triggering a riot among the refugees?" Nan Wusi asked, voicing his biggest concern.
“Miss Nan, don’t worry. Even if there were riots before we arrived, they wouldn’t affect us. And after we arrive, it’s even less likely that such a thing will happen, since Miss Nan’s disaster relief supplies are so well prepared,” Xiao Yi said calmly from the side.
Xiao Yi accompanied her on this disaster relief trip to see what Nan Wusi was really up to. It was quite strange that a young lady from the capital city would start caring about disaster victims.
Moreover, Nan Wusi did not merely pay lip service to showing concern; he prepared a large amount of grain and oil, as if he had foreseen the natural disaster.
Nan Wusi felt that Xiao Yi's words made sense. She had made such thorough preparations this time that even if local officials had embezzled a lot of disaster relief funds, at least many disaster victims should be able to have their basic needs met after she arrived.
"Can we speed things up a bit more?" Nan Wusi continued to ask.
“I’m afraid that won’t work.” Nan Wuyu shook his head. “Even if we wanted to rush to the disaster area without stopping, these horses wouldn’t be able to keep up.”
Nan Wuyu looked at the truckloads of disaster relief supplies. Although the grain and oil could solve the problem of food and clothing for the disaster victims, it also greatly slowed down their journey.
Nan Wusi was somewhat helpless. She knew that it would be difficult to travel with so many supplies, but there was no better solution at the moment.
"Let's get going. There's only one small town ahead where we can stay." Nan Wuyu looked at the sky and said, "If it gets too late, we might not be able to find a place to stay."
They have now traveled more than ten kilometers outside the capital, and there are only some small towns around them. Moreover, each town is far apart from the others. If they cannot get into the city in time, they may have to sleep in the wild.
With Nan Wuyu saying this, Nan Wusi and Xiao Yi naturally had no problem with it, as sleeping outdoors outside the city at night was far too dangerous. Not to mention the snakes, insects, and wild beasts, even the bandits roaming the mountains were likely already eyeing them.
Although this was just speculation, bandits had indeed been watching them ever since they left the capital, waiting for the right opportunity to rob them.
Although it belonged to the government, these bandits were all men who had their necks hanging by a knife, so why would they be afraid of such things?
This batch of supplies could feed an entire bandit stronghold for at least a year; if they successfully intercepted it, they would make a fortune.
Although Nan Wusi's caravan is now quite large and has many guards, if they are constantly harassed by mountain bandits, not only will their journey be difficult, but the danger will also increase significantly.
Moreover, if one were to camp outdoors, especially during the tiring nights of travel, it would be easy for someone to take advantage of one's vulnerability.
Nan Wusi didn't think that much about it. She didn't know much about these bandits, so she didn't take it to heart. She simply thought that if they were to camp in the wild, they would only be able to sleep in the carriage, which would be very uncomfortable.
Don't be fooled by the fact that this carriage is luxurious inside and out, with soft cushions and blankets; it's actually quite uncomfortable to sit in. We're only on the main road now, but as we go further, the road will become even more dilapidated, and the bumpy ride will be excruciating.
Nan Wusi slumped in the carriage, feeling pain all over his body; he had been sitting for far too long. The thought of having to travel like this for another month filled him with dread.
After a day's journey, Nan Wusi and his group finally arrived at the town before nightfall.
They arrived at the largest inn in the town.
"Greetings, esteemed guests. Would you like a meal or a room?" The waiter, seeing that the guests were dressed in very fine clothes, naturally dared not be negligent and immediately greeted them with a smile. Their small town was relatively close to the capital and they had seen many important figures.
"Let's stay at an inn," Nan Wuyu replied directly, as he was considered a representative of this group.
"Our establishment offers rooms categorized as 'Heavenly Room,' 'Earthly Room,' and 'Human Room,' as well as private courtyards. Which type would you like to stay in, sir?" the waiter asked.
"I want a separate courtyard," Xiao Yi said.
"Alright. Please follow me, esteemed guests." After registering the group, the waiter led them to a secluded courtyard behind the inn.
The courtyard is decorated quite elegantly, showing that the owner of this shop has good taste.
Because many high-ranking officials and dignitaries wanted a courtyard like this for their travels, which offered better privacy, this inn specially created rooms with independent courtyards.
This also made it convenient for guests with a lot of luggage, as they could park their carriages directly in the courtyard.
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