Later, when the report came back that Lao Qi and the others were comforting the refugees with Qin Kou'er, Lan Linxue was finally somewhat relieved.
While ordering people to quickly prepare hot soup and meals so that they could eat and soak their feet when they returned, he angrily told his subordinates, "Wake up all those corrupt officials who are sleeping with their concubines in bed and throw them onto the embankment. The situation is so bad now, and they still have the leisure to sleep. They must be crazy to death!"
Shuanghua immediately made the arrangements with a stern face.
Lan Linxue was still restless, unable to sit or stand still in the room.
"There are far too many refugees in Yangzhou; they must be dispersed. Go tell Zhou Zhao in Xuzhou that since I've returned the Third Prince to him, he must follow my orders. Keep the area around Xuzhou safe and secure, and ensure these refugees are properly cared for. Not a single one can be lost, and certainly not a single one can starve. Also, have Zhou Zhao contact all the military officers in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, telling them that this is my order: no one is allowed to obstruct any of these people, and no city gates are to be closed. If I find out they dare to take advantage of this opportunity to skim money or bully others, I'll chop off another one of their Third Prince's hands. Not only should they not be put in a difficult position themselves, but they must also absolutely not allow any oppression of refugees to occur within the territory of the two rivers region. If anyone does something that defies all reason, don't blame me for skinning them alive!"
"yes!"
Shuanghua thought Lan Linxue's consideration was very thorough. These officials would definitely take this opportunity to oppress the refugees. Without the protection of these tough men in the barracks, Qin Tiange alone would definitely not have enough manpower!
Frost Flower immediately sent a message by carrier pigeon, conveying Lan Linxue's message.
With such a commotion in Zhejiang, the surrounding areas and even the Emperor must have already heard the news. Even if Zhou Zhao and the others dared to disobey, with Lan Jiayuan and the Emperor watching, they certainly wouldn't dare to defy Lan Linxue's wishes.
Lan Linxue thought about it and felt that making arrangements here was a great relief. At least these people were finally taken care of.
Qin Kou'er wouldn't be so overwhelmed by the task alone.
Lan Linxue stood up again and looked outside, frowning as she said, "Why haven't Seventh Brother and the others returned yet? Has something happened to Kou'er? It's already so late!"
Shuanghua knew that Lan Linxue was anxious, so she couldn't eat or sleep.
"It's alright! She'll be back soon! With so many people following her, Miss Qin will be fine!"
Lan Linxue looked at the endless, torrential rain and said irritably, "Who said the misty rain in Jiangnan is beautiful? I'll tear his mouth off! With this torrential rain every day, what's so beautiful about it! It's just annoying to look at!"
Lan Linxue's real worry was that the explosion was supposed to happen tonight, but she didn't know if Qin Kou'er would have enough time.
He couldn't tell her about this, because he had to bear such worries and anxieties alone. Ke'er was already exhausted from working so hard, and he absolutely couldn't add any more pressure to her.
Just as I was feeling troubled, someone suddenly rushed in from outside. They looked extremely flustered.
Lan Linxue immediately stood up, pointed at the man, and shouted, "Speak!"
"Your Highness, something terrible has happened! There's been a breach on the dike!"
"What happened?" Lan Linxue's heart jumped into her throat.
"The rain was so heavy that it breached a small levee upstream, and a flash flood suddenly came down. Many people have already been swept away from the levee."
Lan Linxue's expression changed immediately, and she turned to look at Shuanghua.
Frostflower immediately shook her head, "This is not our business!"
It really is a flash flood!
"Where is Pavilion Master Qin now?"
"He's already led quite a few people to the embankment. Seventh Master and the others have gone with him too!"
Lan Linxue couldn't sit still any longer and rushed out into the rain.
Shuanghua quickly grabbed him.
"What are you doing?" Lan Linxue turned around with a murderous look on her face.
"How are you going to the dam dressed like that? Change your clothes and take a car!"
As he spoke, he pulled Lan Linxue to change into her black raincoat.
The royal family's clothing was a soft, fish-skin-like garment that clung tightly to their bodies without appearing bulky.
After quickly changing her clothes, Lan Linxue originally wanted to ride a horse to get there faster, but Shuanghua refused to agree. In the end, she had no choice but to take a carriage and lead a large group of people to the embankment.
When Lan Linxue arrived at the dam, she saw Qin Kou'er leading a group of people in a desperate rescue effort.
"Don't go down! Everyone, get back immediately!"
Qin Kou'er was shouting loudly.
Lan Linxue gestured to the guards beside her.
Immediately, everyone except those who had to stay behind rushed downstairs to help Qin Kou'er rescue people!
The river was swollen and about to overflow the dam. Countless people lit torches and tried to raise the dam higher, while Lao Qi and Gui Tou led their men and Qin Tiange's men to throw sand and dust into the river.
Qin Kou'er didn't realize Lan Linxue had arrived until she saw the guards, and she couldn't help but turn to look at him.
She immediately saw him standing on the embankment, anxiously watching her. Reflexively, she gave Lan Linxue a reassuring smile, then turned back to direct the people below to continue reinforcing the embankment.
Just then, a shout rang out, and the rope binding one of Ghost Head's men was torn off. He was instantly submerged by the raging torrent and swept away.
Qin Kou'er saw this and didn't have time to call for help. She used her lightness skill to chase after it for a few steps along the river, and then, like a graceful swallow, she jumped into the water and disappeared!
"Kou'er!"
Lan Linxue felt her heart was about to jump out of her chest, and without thinking, she started rushing down.
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