The city along the Huai River is under lockdown; people inside can't get out, and people outside can't get in...
Currently, there is a shortage of supplies.
She had already entrusted the medicines to the Ninth Prince's men, but she needed to figure out a way to get food...
What she brought was simply not enough!
Without having to wade through the raging floodwaters, the only way to transport supplies to the Huai River was to head north.
Heading north, the nearest city is Copper City...
Could it be that she's going to have to go back to Tongcheng?
Thus, in one round trip, she would be separated from the Ninth Prince for nearly ten days...
I'm so reluctant to leave!
Li Chang drank half a bowl of porridge before saying, "Princess, in another ten or twenty days, this place should be completed."
The imperial supplies should already be on their way.
"His Majesty is on the Huai River, he'll surely find a way..."
The solution needs to be implemented!
Moreover, there are just too many things to do; the Ninth Prince is so busy, it pains her to see him like this…
Yuan Yao held the meat bun and sighed, "I'll discuss it with Father when I see him tonight."
Yuan Yao lingered on the embankment for a long time before returning to the city.
At the Li residence, Madam Li had already prepared the meal.
Seeing that the young princess was unharmed, Madam Li, who had been worried all day, finally breathed a sigh of relief: "Is the princess alright? I have prepared a meal, please have your meal first?"
Yuan Yao chuckled, "Madam, there's no need to worry, I'm fine."
As she spoke, she sat down at the dining table.
The dishes on the table were still not plentiful, but they were prepared with great care.
It's clear that Madam Li put a lot of thought into it.
Yuan Yao clumsily picked up the chopsticks with her small hands, glanced at the dishes on the table, and said, "Madam, in the future, if it is only Yao'er eating alone, there is no need to prepare so many dishes."
She's alone, and she can't finish it all. What a waste!
Fortunately, what she couldn't finish, she could share with Danqing, Jing'er, and the others...
Lady Li replied, "The princess has traveled a long way to the Huai River, bringing so much grain and medicine for the people..."
For this kindness, I will take good care of the princess on behalf of the people…
As she spoke, Madam Li's eyes reddened.
Yuan Yao looked at him, unsure of what to say.
She could only comfort her, saying, "Madam, there's no need to be sad. The imperial court will soon send supplies, and the people of Huai River are united. The floods and plague in Huai River will surely end soon..."
As she spoke, she thought of the princes and princesses in the palace…
She still has a lot of money left from the trip.
With a smile, Yuan Yao said, "Madam, during my trip to Huai River, the princes and princesses in the palace, as well as the noblemen and marquises outside the palace, all showed great concern for the people of Huai River!"
They asked Yao'er to bring them money, hoping to help the people of Huai River overcome their difficulties as soon as possible...
Also, do you know about the states of Xiqiu and Chu?
Prince Feng Xun of Xiqiu Kingdom also donated money to the people!
The young prince of Chu, Yun Chan, even sent Yao'er with several cartloads of fine medicine!
"Really?" Madam Li wiped her eyes with a handkerchief. "So many people are concerned about the people of Huai River City?"
“Yes!” Yuan Yao nodded emphatically.
Her eyes were large and bright, with a clear gaze.
Suddenly, Madam Li remembered that the princess in front of her was still a child.
Wiping her eyes, Madam Li forced a smile: "Please forgive my rudeness, Princess..."
My husband is serving in the Huai River region. With such a major incident happening here, I, being of limited perspective, am most worried about my husband and the children.
Fortunately, the thousand-year-old has arrived…
Yuan Yao comforted him, saying, "Lord Li is a good official. The people will like him, and the court will certainly not treat him unfairly."
Madam Li remained silent, and could only nod heavily with reddened eyes.
Danqing spoke up at the right moment: "Princess, let's eat. If we don't eat soon, the food will get cold."
"Um!"
Yuan Yao ate dinner alone.
At dusk, the Ninth Prince finally returned to the Li residence.
When he returned, he smelled strongly of medicine.
Even before they reached the courtyard, the Ninth Prince coldly said, "Take the brewed medicine to the side room. I need to take a bath."
Upon hearing this, the two servants quickly got to work.
Upon hearing the sound, Yuan Yao, leaning against the door, joyfully called out, "Father!"
"Don't come any closer." The Ninth Prince raised his eyes, his gaze somewhat cold.
Yuan Yao's smile froze.
At this moment, the Ninth Prince removed the towel covering his mouth and nose, took off his bright red robe, threw it on the ground, and coldly ordered his servants: "Take this robe and towel and burn them all."
I won't let her near, and I'll burn her clothes too...
what happened?
Has the plague worsened again?
When the Ninth Prince was taking a bath, Yuan Yao was filled with worry.
About half an hour later, the Ninth Prince, with his hair still wet, changed into clean clothes and stepped out of the side room.
“Father…” Yuan Yao looked at him, hesitant to speak.
The Ninth Prince raised his slender hand and beckoned to her, his voice gentle: "Little Yao'er, come here."
Yuan Yao then obediently walked over.
He had just finished bathing; his skin was fair with a rosy glow, and he looked languid. The medicinal scent of the bath was overpowered by his own cool, pleasant fragrance…
It smells wonderful.
Yuan Yao buried her little head in the Ninth Prince's warm embrace and took a deep breath.
Seeing this, the Ninth Prince picked her up and chuckled, "What are you doing?"
Yuan Yao tilted her little head up and said in a serious tone, "Yao'er is remembering Daddy's taste!"
Remember its taste?
The Ninth Prince raised an eyebrow: "You little dumpling, have you been spending too much time with the tiger cub and started learning from it?"
As he spoke, he raised his large palm and placed it on Yuan Yao's head. With a forceful squeeze of his fingertips, he broke apart her perfectly round buns...
"Daddy!" Yuan Yao protested, "Yao'er's hair is tangled!"
"It's better that it's knotted," the Ninth Prince said coldly. "That way, you won't dare to run around in dangerous places."
Running around?
Are you referring to her trip to the river embankment today?
It seems that his whereabouts had already been told to him!
Yuan Yao grabbed the Ninth Prince's neck with her little hand: "Daddy, don't be angry!"
Her tone was fierce.
The Ninth Prince glanced at her disdainfully: "I haven't even spoken to you yet, and you've already taken the initiative?"
"I learned it from someone!" Yuan Yao said matter-of-factly.
"You little dumpling, you only learn bad things and never good ones!" the Ninth Prince said, ruffling her head again.
In his deep eyes, Yuan Yao could clearly see that her hair was ruffled and fluffy...
Even so, she's still so cute!
The Ninth Prince embraced her and said to Danqing, "Serve the meal."
This means we won't pursue what happened during the day!
Danqing responded and went to call for help.
Soon, lunch was brought into the room.
Yuan Yao glanced at it; three meat dishes and three vegetable dishes, at least there was meat.
However, this level of status is already quite beneath the dignity of the Nine Thousand Years Old…
She hesitated for a moment, then said, "Father, Yao'er wants to discuss something with you."
"What is it?"
The Ninth Prince picked up a piece of green vegetable, put it in his mouth, and chewed it slowly.
Even meals are treated with such deference...
Yuan Yao felt heartbroken and, after making up her mind, said, "Father, Yao'er needs to go back to Tongcheng."
Should we turn back to Tongcheng?
With her?
The Ninth Prince, holding his chopsticks, said expressionlessly, "What, are you going to abandon your father?"
abandon?
How could she bear to do that?
Yuan Yao shook her head: "Father, let Yao'er go. The earliest is six days. After six days, Yao'er will be back by Father's side!"
"No!" The Ninth Prince put down his chopsticks, his brows furrowed as he looked at her coldly. "I swore that I would never let you leave my side again!"
“But the people of Huaishui City need grain, vegetables and meat…” Yuan Yao hesitated.
The Ninth Prince raised an eyebrow with a cold and alluring air: "The common people are the responsibility of the court. As for you, you are only allowed to govern me!"
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