Chapter 515 Extra: Unusual Heavy Snow
"Luo Xi, it's started snowing now. I wonder what the next few days will be like? Queen Na Ying and her delegation want to go back. You..."
Xiao Jingchen wanted Lin Luoxi to personally escort Empress Na Ying to the Meihua River Wharf in Quanzhou to board a ship.
"Your Majesty, leave this matter to me!" Lin Luoxi had received the news from Master Shanhui and wanted to tell Xiao Jingchen about it.
Since Xiao Jingchen had taken the initiative, she didn't need to say anything more. She quickly rode to the mission's post station and led the already packed Empress Na Ying and her entourage toward the Meihua River Wharf.
Once you're ten miles outside the capital, the snow stops falling so heavily, making it a good time to travel.
When they were looking for a place to stay that night, Lin Luoxi used the darkness as a cover to lure Queen Na-young and her entourage into the Space Villa. Lin Luoxi then rode her white tiger and quickly set off for the Meihua River Wharf.
When it was almost dawn, Lin Luoxi brought out Queen Nayoung and her entourage again to continue their journey.
It took two days and one night to finally deliver Queen Na-young to the Meihua River Wharf.
"Luo Xi, I feel like we're coming back sooner..." Queen Na Ying stood at the Meihua River dock, looking at Lin Luo Xi with a puzzled expression.
“That’s right. I was afraid the heavy snow would tie you up, so I’ve been taking shortcuts. Now that I’ve brought you here, I feel much more at ease…” Standing on the dock, Lin Luoxi was truly relieved.
The Meihua River Wharf is located a bit south. Although there was no heavy snow, there was constant hail. Lin Luoxi watched as Empress Naying boarded the ship before she turned and left.
She instructed the manager at the Meihua River wharf to pay attention to the supply of charcoal and food. After giving all the instructions, she purchased a large quantity of warm clothing and blankets in a city near Meihua River before continuing her journey to the capital.
She had a premonition that this year would be tough for Beijing.
She had food and warm clothes in her hands, and she wanted to return to the capital to help those in need.
As Lin Luoxi continued north, her journey became increasingly difficult.
Lin Luoxi didn't expect that in just a few days, the snow in the capital had already reached her waist, making it difficult for her to even walk, let alone ride the white tiger.
Fortunately, she had memories of the 21st century. She entered the space and made herself a set of skiing equipment. In addition, she already knew how to use light-footed skills, so walking on the thick snow was not too difficult.
Although they weren't stuck in one place, they moved slowly.
Lin Luoxi traveled entirely into the mountains and forests. Every time she passed through a place, she would cut down all the trees and throw them into her spatial storage.
It took them six days to reach the gates of the capital.
Looking at the endless expanse of white snow covering the city walls, and seeing no soldiers guarding the city, Lin Luoxi's expression gradually turned serious.
Secure your skis with ropes, use your light-footed skills to fly over the city walls, and enter the streets of the capital.
"Get up, everyone, get moving and shovel snow..."
Lin Luoxi looked at the streets of the capital, which were covered with thick snow. Only the upper half of the shop doors could be seen. She quickly took out a gong and started banging it all the way.
The people, shivering under their blankets, also heard Lin Ruoxi's words, but looking at the snow-covered landscape outside the window, and feeling the slightest breeze blowing in, they quickly pulled their necks back under the covers and continued to shiver.
Unexpectedly, this year's heavy snow caught everyone off guard. They all thought it wouldn't be cold this year and didn't prepare many warm clothes.
I'm short on cash and don't have any extra money to buy extra warm clothes. The blankets at home are only enough for one mattress and one cover-up, and I don't have any extra warm clothes at all.
When they realized that the weather was bad this year, they took their money to the cloth shop, only to find that all the clothes in the shop had been sold out. The common people could not compete with the rich people at all.
At times like this, everyone wishes there were three layers upon three layers of people inside and out, so who would dare to go out?
Lin Luoxi banged on the gong and walked around the streets of the capital, but she didn't find anyone sweeping the streets. Helpless, she had to change her strategy.
As we made our way into the palace, we saw soldiers standing at the palace gate, with firewood nearby to keep them warm and prevent them from freezing to death.
"Princess Changping... The palace guards saw people rushing towards them from a distance and raised their swords in a defensive stance."
As the person in the distance drew closer, they finally saw the person's face clearly and respectfully bowed to Lin Luoxi.
"Yes, you've worked hard..." Lin Luoxi tossed each of them a thick cotton cloak and put several large pieces of charcoal into the brazier next to them before heading into the palace.
"Princess Changping is such a kind person!" With thick cotton cloaks draped over them and the fire warming them, the guards were finally able to warm up, and they were deeply moved.
"Yes, Princess Changping is like our second parents!"
As the snow fell heavier and heavier, and more and more snow accumulated on the ground, they began to worry that they might freeze to death at the doorway. But then, Princess Changping brought them warmth.
"Xiao Jingchen, Xiao Jingchen..." Lin Luoxi started calling Xiao Jingchen's name loudly even before she reached the Imperial Study.
"Luo Xi, you're finally back..." Xiao Jingchen excitedly ran out of the Shuyun Study upon hearing Lin Luo Xi's words.
"Luoxi is now under heavy snow and the city is locked down. What should we do?" Xiao Jingchen was extremely anxious as the snow fell heavier day by day with no sign of stopping.
"Now, quickly spread the word and get everyone out to shovel snow. Those who come out will be rewarded with warm clothing, and those with warm clothing will receive a cash reward..."
"As for funding, everyone, from ministers to high-ranking officials, must contribute..."
“But it’s a bit difficult to get those ministers and high-ranking officials to contribute money…” Xiao Jingchen said with a troubled expression.
"Hmph, you're an emperor, and you need me to help you with this kind of thing..."
"When the nation is in trouble, every citizen has a responsibility. As members of the Crimson Flame Dynasty, everyone should contribute their love and compassion..."
"As for those who are unwilling to contribute money or effort, they can quietly register; I have a way to help them..."
In this critical moment, Lin Luoxi didn't want to argue with someone like Xiao Jingchen, so she told him all about her plans.
"Luo Xi's brain works really well..." Xiao Jingchen's eyes lit up when he heard Lin Luo Xi's idea, and he immediately ordered people to put it into action.
In order to set an example, he also joined the palace servants in clearing the snow.
Once Lin Luoxi's words were issued, all the people in the capital finally sprang into action.
"Hmph, I think this emperor is just bored and has nothing better to do. The common people couldn't survive; it was their fate..."
Upon hearing the emperor's decree, Liu Ruyi, the daughter of the Grand Tutor, spoke with utter inhuman cruelty.
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