Seeing that the emperor didn't speak, the fourth prince touched the ground with his forehead.
"I know you won't agree, but I've grown up. As a prince, I can't just enjoy the splendor and wealth bestowed by the royal family. I must shoulder the responsibilities that come with being a prince."
"My second and third brothers were married yesterday, so it's not appropriate for me to go now. Something has happened to the matter Luo'er mentioned, which means things are no longer under control. I know you don't think highly of me, but this time, please grant my request."
How could he let Luo'er, a child, charge into battle at the front? As the emperor's brother, he couldn't ask him to listen to Luo'er's arrangements at this time.
Everything was going according to what Luo'er knew before. If it changes now, it proves that Luo'er doesn't know what will happen next, and he doesn't want anything to happen to Luo'er.
I can't even stay in the capital.
The emperor looked at the Fourth Prince kneeling below, a relieved smile on his face. He stood up, walked to the Fourth Prince and helped him up.
Raising her hand, she patted his shoulder and said, "I'm very pleased that you can say this. You've grown up."
"So, Your Majesty, Father, agrees to let me go to Xinglin County?"
The Fourth Prince's voice was a little excited. He was thinking that if his father did not agree, he would secretly follow the troops escorting the grain to Xinglin County.
By that time he is gone, and his father can't do anything to him.
"I agree. Your brother, the Crown Prince, and I will be Luo'er and you're a solid supporter in the capital."
It is still unknown who was responsible for the collapse of the Rui River embankment. If there was any conspiracy, Jin Ting'an would no longer be in the capital, and the crown prince, the heir to the throne, should not leave the capital to avoid accidents.
"Mu Chen will prepare food, clothes and quilts today. You will set off immediately and go with Mu Chen."
"Remember," the emperor said seriously, "you must protect Luo'er and not let her get hurt."
As a father, he was naturally worried about Luo'er, but he was not only a father, but also the king of a country. He had to calm down and take control of the overall situation.
"Don't worry, Father. I will never let Luo'er get hurt."
…
When Concubine Shu learned that the Fourth Prince had gone to the Imperial Study to see the Emperor, she guessed his plan and hurried over.
The Fourth Prince left the Imperial Study and looked at Consort Shu standing at the door. He smiled and asked, "Why is Mother here?"
"Are you planning to go to Xinglin County?"
Concubine Shu did not answer but asked instead.
"Yes, Mother, are you here to stop me? Father has already agreed, so it's useless for you to stop me."
"Who said I was going to stop you?"
Concubine Shu threw a bundle to him and said, "Take it. I have prepared the bundle for you. Remember to protect Luo'er."
"Go ahead."
Concubine Shu patted the Fourth Prince's shoulder and said, "Take care of yourself on the road. This concerns the lives of the people. Don't drag down the team."
"Okay, I'll take my leave. Mother, don't worry about me. Wait for me to come back."
"Go ahead. I'll send someone to talk to Qianqian."
The Fourth Prince left the palace, and the team at the palace gate was ready.
"Your Highness the Fourth."
Mu Chen bowed to him and said, "I am ready here, are you ready?"
The Fourth Prince nodded and was about to get on the carriage when he suddenly saw a figure running towards him.
The person who came was Qin Qianqian. She ran to the Fourth Prince's carriage, took a deep breath, looked up at the Fourth Prince and said, "I'll go with you."
"Qin Qianqian, stop making trouble and go back home."
Qin Qianqian shook her head. "I didn't make a fuss. Daddy said the flood was very serious and I could go and help make porridge and distribute things."
Qin Qianqian got on the carriage and said to Mu Chen, "Brother Mu, let's go."
She didn't want to waste time talking too much nonsense.
The Fourth Prince was helpless when he saw that she was determined to follow him.
"Does Lord Qin know? Aren't you making your family worry?"
"I know," Qin Qianqian put the bag aside, "Dad knows I'm going and agrees. Don't worry, I won't hold you back."
When the second and third princes learned about this, the troops had already set out.
The two went to see the emperor, but were directly rejected by him.
"Li Yunhe and Mu Chen are here, and now with the fourth brother, Luo'er will be fine. You two should stay in the capital."
Seeing that the two of them wanted to say something, the emperor immediately made the decision: "This is the emperor's order, and you must not disobey."
At this time, Eunuch Cao hurried in.
"Your Majesty, when I arrived at the inn, Young Master Qian had already left for Xinglin County."
"That's good."
…
It took Yu Yiluo and Li Yunhe five full days of sleepless travel to reach Xinglin County.
Li Yunhe really didn't sleep all the time. Yu Yiluo was still a child after all and couldn't bear it at all. With Li Yunhe hugging her, she was able to take a nap for a while.
When they arrived at Xinglin County, Li Yunhe carried Yu Yiluo down and said, "Your Highness, I will find a place for you to rest and have something to eat. I will take care of other matters and then tell you what the situation is."
"No," Yu Yiluo took out a sweet potato, took a bite and walked forward, "Let's go to the Rui River first."
Li Yunhe looked at her messy hair and couldn't help but recall the scene when he helped her tie her hair in the imperial study that day.
She cares so much about her image, but now she doesn't care even though her hair is messy.
The goddess who saves all living beings will still do anything for the people even if she is reincarnated.
"good."
Li Yunhe nodded and followed her. The street, which should have been bustling, was now very desolate, with sad cries and people lying on the roadside.
Yu Yiluo frowned as she watched.
At this moment, on the bank of the Rui River, Jin Ting'an looked at the sandbags being swallowed by the turbulent current with a solemn expression.
It's useless, absolutely useless.
The sandbags thrown down were like dust, and were swallowed up directly without any effect.
"General, what can I do? It's useless."
Jin Ting'an looked at the rolling river, the wind blowing on his face, and he closed his eyes.
I knew in my heart that I could only try this last method.
"General, please give your orders. As long as the sandbags work, my life will be worth it."
In fact, they also knew that there was only one last way, which was to jump down holding sandbags, so that perhaps the sandbags could still work.
There was a muffled sound in the sky, and dark clouds suddenly covered it. The originally clear sky suddenly became overcast with dark clouds, bringing an endless feeling of oppression.
After a while, raindrops fell on everyone's faces.
"General, give the order. If it rains again, it will be even worse for the people of Xinglin County."
The soldiers knelt on the ground, their faces full of grief and solemnity. "General, it's enough that you've taken care of our families. Give the order."
Liu Cheng on the side wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't open his mouth.
The lives of these soldiers are lives, and the lives of the people of Xinglin County are also lives. He is the parent official of Xinglin County, and naturally hopes to overcome this crisis.
But it is so cruel to let these soldiers die.
Inspector Gong Fan narrowed his eyes and spoke.
"General Jin, it was my negligence that caused the levee to collapse. I am guilty and am willing to jump down with the soldiers, carrying sandbags."
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