Chapter 411 Disaster Relief Candidates
Su Hanchu looked at the information on the letter. As long as there were no serious injuries or deaths, it was good. Money is just material possessions. He handed the letter in his hand to Jun Mo and then spoke.
"Suhe County is mostly rice-grown because of the Suhe River. The terrain is flat, and there are approximately 1,600 acres of rice paddies along the river. During the rainy season, the river surges. If the rice fields along the river are truly submerged, the losses will be significant, and the fruits of the people's hard work over the past six months will be lost."
Then he looked at Jun Moye before speaking.
"Someone, please ask the Second Young Lady to come to the City Lord's Mansion."
Then he looked down.
"Central Assistant Secretary."
Jiang Lou hurried out.
"I am here."
Su Hanchu looked at him seriously.
"This matter cannot be delayed. You and the Second Young Lady must immediately go to Suhe County with food and medicinal herbs to comfort the people. If their homes have been destroyed, help them rebuild. Count the population of each household and distribute six months' worth of food from the Baise City warehouse based on the number of people. This will solve their survival problems for the rest of the year. Tell the people of Suhe that the City Lord's Mansion shares this hardship with everyone in Suhe. Tell them not to panic, as the City Lord's Mansion will take care of everything."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Lou hurriedly bowed respectfully.
"I obey your command."
Seeing this, other officials also complimented him.
"The city lord is wise."
Su Hanchu looked at the officials below and spoke slowly and with a majestic voice.
"Although the Su River is not large for this disaster relief, it is not small either. Many officials have to go through it. Since the establishment of the Baise City Court, I have seen that you have all worked hard for Baise City. This is also the first time that Baise City has encountered a natural disaster. I hope you understand that as an official, the people are your face.
As officials of Baise City, besides receiving salaries to support your families, your most important responsibility is to serve the people of Baise City and ensure they live a good life. This is your first time as an official, and my first time as city lord. I adhere to the principle of rewarding meritorious service and punishing faults. All officials must cooperate wholeheartedly in this disaster relief effort. If I discover anyone exploiting this opportunity to enrich themselves and disregarding the lives of the people, the laws of Baise City will show no mercy."
Upon hearing this, everyone hurriedly bowed and saluted.
"I will keep this in mind."
Su Hanchu glanced at everyone.
"Continue the court meeting."
Soon another minister came out and presented the memorial with both hands.
"My Lord, with the development of Baise City, I believe..."
Su Hanchu handled the memorials one after another in an orderly manner. Jun Moye spoke from time to time and made decisions on some matters. The couple worked together to handle the affairs of Baise City.
After the court meeting ended, Ruan Yanluo was already waiting in Changqiu Palace. When he saw Su Hanchu and Jun Moye coming back, he immediately stood up and stepped forward to pay his respects.
"Lolo meets the City Lord and Young Master Jun."
Su Hanchu walked forward and helped her up with a smile.
"You, I told you not to go through all this formality, just sit down."
Caiyue also poured hot tea for the two of them.
Jun Moye spoke to Su Hanchu.
"Madam, you can chat with the Second Young Miss while I go to the Qinzheng Palace to discuss matters with He Jiuzhou and others."
Su Hanchu nodded when he heard this and greeted Ruan Yanluo with a smile.
"Lolo, this is the new tea. Come and try it. If you like it, take some back to your father."
Upon hearing this, Ruan Yanluo picked up the teacup and took a sip.
"That's right, I won't be polite to my elder sister then."
Then he looked at Su Hanchu.
"Eldest sister couldn't have called me here just to have tea, but is there an errand for me to do? I've been feeling a bit bored lately."
Upon hearing this, Su Hanchu held up the teacup and looked at her jokingly with a half-smile.
"Will you be bored? I heard recently that Jiang Lou often goes to Ruan's house."
Ruan Yanluo's face flushed when she heard this.
"Eldest sister."
A smile appeared on Su Hanchu's lips.
"You're not young anymore. Although Jiang Lou is several years older than you, he's a handsome man with good looks. If you like him, he's a good choice. Of course, if you don't, just reject him directly. Don't worry about us. A woman's marriage is a lifelong matter. You must choose someone who truly loves you and whom you like."
Upon hearing this, Ruan Yanluo looked at Su Hanchu, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated, with a hint of sadness on his face.
Su Hanchu looked at her and spoke.
"What's the matter? What difficulties have you encountered?"
Ruan Yanluo's eyes suddenly turned red when he heard this.
"elder sister."
Su Hanchu hurriedly put down the teacup in his hand, reached out and took her hand and spoke with concern.
"What's going on? Tell me quickly, did Jiang Lou do something to embarrass you? Just tell me, I'll support you."
Ruan Yanluo's tears fell one after another when she heard this, and she shook her head and spoke.
"Sister, he's very good, but I... He's too good, sister, do you understand?"
Su Han frowned slightly when he heard this.
Ruan Yanluo continued to speak with a choked voice.
"He treats me with great care, often sending fresh little things to the Ruan family for half a year. I guess his care is not fake."
Su Hanchu spoke in confusion after hearing this.
"Isn't this a good thing? Then why are you still crying? But you don't care about him?"
Ruan Yanluo shook his head.
"Sister, how can someone like me be worthy of him?"
Su Hanchu reacted as soon as she heard it. She was afraid that she still looked down on herself because of King Yan's behavior.
"What nonsense! You are the most noble girl in Baise City. Only others are unworthy of you. I don't want you to marry far away. Otherwise, even if you marry into the royal family of another country, you will be worthy of those princes."
Ruan Yanluo cried even harder when she heard this.
“But I…”
Su Hanchu stood up, signaled the maids to go out, and took out a handkerchief to wipe Ruan Yanluo's tears.
"Lolo, come and look after your sister."
Ruan Yanluo looked up with tears in her eyes.
"elder sister."
Su Hanchu looked into her eyes.
"What happened with the Prince of Yan wasn't your fault. A lot of time has passed, and that incident should have passed. Besides, I left just in time, didn't I? You shouldn't be dwelling on this matter. It's now interfering with your life. Don't you remember what your sister said? A woman's innocence is never hidden beneath a skirt."
Ruan Yanluo turned pale when he heard this.
"But if Jiang Fusi knew... he would definitely be disgusted. What man in this world wouldn't mind?"
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