Chapter 525 Extra Chapter: Nothing Left Unfinished (Thirteen)
Upon hearing what her trusted nanny said, the Empress's eyes lit up instantly.
Looking at the kitten on the ground, unable to struggle any longer and with its eyes already dulled, she cursed viciously, "This time, I'll make her wish she were dead!"
Meanwhile, in the southernmost palace within the royal palace, Liao Wuzheng was quietly meditating.
There was a gentle knock on the door behind him. "Master, it's time for your meal. Would you like me to bring it in?"
Liao Wu slowly opened his eyes. "No need."
With that, Liao Wu stood up and slowly walked out of the empty and desolate palace.
Outside the door, a eunuch stood respectfully. Upon seeing Wu come out, he bowed even more obsequiously, "Master, this way please!"
Liao Wu nodded and followed behind him to the side hall where they would dine. All the food had been prepared, and it was all vegetarian food specially made for Liao Wu.
But looking at the table full of exquisite food, Liao Wu felt not much joy, but rather a deep sense of unease.
After descending the mountain, he traveled to many places and saw many things, which gave him a broader perspective on the world.
If he had the chance to see his junior brother again, he would definitely ask him a question.
Was what you told me back then not comprehensive enough? Did you not tell me about the most terrible situation?
The journey so far can only be described in one sentence: corpses littered the fields, and not a blade of grass grew...
It was precisely because of this that he finally found the meaning of his existence and accepted his master's advice.
Although he still doesn't consider himself a living Buddha who saves the world from suffering.
However, he felt that he could do his part for these innocent and suffering people.
So he slowed down and did his best to help the local people along the way.
Although the people along the way were all grateful to him and regarded him as their savior.
But Liao Wu knew in his heart that these were far from enough.
This assistance can only be considered an emergency measure, providing some relief for their most pressing difficulties.
To solve the most fundamental problem, their focus remains on the capital city.
Therefore, when the people sent by the emperor found him, he did not refuse and followed them all the way to the capital.
On the way, they rode in the most luxurious carriages and ate the freshest vegetables and fruits.
Without calculating the time, he had traveled to many towns and cities since coming down from the mountain, spending nearly two years in the process.
This time, he traveled through even more towns, yet it only took him half a month.
What he had seen and learned in the previous two years had undergone a greater transformation and profound impact in just half a month.
Unlike the bleak scenes he had seen before, the closer he got to the capital, the more prosperous the place became.
The people living in these cities always have happy and peaceful smiles on their faces, leading ordinary yet lively lives.
There was no trace of worry or anxiety in their smiles.
They seemed unaware that just a few cities away from them had become ghost towns due to drought and a strange disease...
The most prosperous place is still the capital!
On his first day in the city, the people lined the streets to welcome him, excitedly showering him with flowers and sachets.
Liao Wu gently picked up a fragrant camellia, a nameless sadness welling up inside her.
In those marginal areas, even the most resilient grass has lost its vitality.
Here, delicate flowers like camellias thrive so vibrantly.
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