The light in Han Rongzhang's eyes became more obvious. He said: "I'm not interested at all. I just heard that this flower has miraculous effects on physical recovery, but it is rare and extremely rare. I wonder where the prince and the prince's concubine found it?"
Song Shuwan smiled slightly and directly denied that she had found the soul flower: "The old man heard wrong just now. We have not found it, we are just still looking for it."
Han Rongzhang looked around and asked doubtfully: "Is it true that I haven't found it yet?"
Song Shuwan nodded and gave a very positive answer: "I really haven't found it yet."
After saying this, she naturally asked Han Rongzhang why he came here today.
Han Rongzhang sighed: "Why else? For the construction of the dam, does the prince have enough food in his hands?"
Pei Huan said calmly: "If the dam is not repaired for one day, then the food will be enough for one day."
Han Rongzhang squinted his eyes, and a flash of light flashed quickly from his eyes: "Prince Pei, are you sure?"
Pei Huan raised his slightly hollow eyes. He couldn't see Han Rongzhang, but he could feel the doubt: "I never fight an unprepared battle."
Hearing this, Han Rongzhang laughed, clapped his hands and said, "In that case, the old man will take the crown prince and the crown prince to a place."
Song Shuwan's attention was attracted by him, and she asked doubtfully: "Where does the old man want to take us two?"
"You two will know after you go."
Song Shuwan pursed her lips slightly, suppressing the various thoughts in her heart after Pei Huan opened his mouth, and then called Baicao, Feiyuan and An San to follow.
Half an hour later, the group arrived at the upper reaches of the Jiu Canal. Compared with the turbulence downstream, the upper reaches was obviously much calmer.
Han Rongzhang walked quickly and quickly, and soon arrived at a branch of the Jiuyun River: "How does the Crown Princess feel when she looks at this place?"
Song Shuwan was confused, but she still stepped forward to check: "Here, wait, this is... ants? Why are there so many termites?"
Han Rongzhang said with a smile: "These termites have done great damage to the dam, but before March, there were no termites here."
As soon as these words came out, the surrounding fell into silence.
Song Shuwan opened her mouth, and after a long time she said with difficulty: "Mr. Han, you didn't mention termites before."
Han Rongzhang sneered: "After all, it's all a man-made disaster. Then most of the officials in Mingzhou City were imprisoned by the Crown Prince as soon as they showed up. What difference does it make if I mention it or not?"
Song Shuwan was silent, and then she heard Pei Huan say from behind: "Since there is no difference, what are you going to say now?"
Han Rongzhang turned his head and said in a cold tone: "The newly built embankment has traces of termites again."
The wind on the river was blowing, and it was obviously almost summer temperature, but everyone who heard Han Rongzhang's words felt chills all over their bodies. It was difficult to avoid natural disasters and man-made disasters, but people like this were driven to death.
, but it can be regarded as the first time.
Pei Huan's fingertips fell on the armrests of the wheelchair. After a brief silence, he said coldly: "Ansan, take people to check all the newly built embankments."
"yes!"
An San glanced at Han Rongzhang, turned around and left.
The wind on Jiuyun River was still blowing. Song Shuwan looked at it for a moment and frowned unconsciously. She had a feeling yesterday that something would go wrong and it would not end so smoothly. She didn't expect that something would happen today.
If the dike is destroyed again, how many people will die in Mingzhou City and the people around Mingzhou City?
Time passed, about half an hour, and the dark three elements hurried back.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the newly built embankment has been built, and there are already traces of termites everywhere."
Under the premise that he has imprisoned so many people with his vigorous and resolute actions, there are still people who dare to use their wrong ideas. Very good, very good!
There was a hint of coldness in the corners of Pei Huan's lips: "Mr. Han, please follow me back to the inn."
The group of people rushed back to the inn. Han Rongzhang was led to another room by Baicao. Song Shuwan looked at Pei Huan and frowned unconsciously.
"Your Majesty, what happened today..."
Pei Huan said calmly: "They won't be able to dance for long."
Hearing this, Song Shuwan did not ask further questions. After taking a deep look at Pei Huan, she returned to the room.
Two days passed in a blink of an eye, and three more severely damaged areas of the Nine Canal's dams were repaired. Food sent by merchants kept the people calm. At this moment, news spread that termites appeared in a dam construction site.
"Why are there termites? Who is spreading nonsense?"
"We built those dams. If termites appear, doesn't it mean we have a problem?"
"That's right, there are no problems at all with our construction. Who is talking nonsense?"
The people responsible for building the dam were filled with indignation, and many people clamored to find the person who spread the message.
In this weird atmosphere, the rain fell.
It was just light rain at first, but within half an hour, the rain suddenly became heavy and covered the entire Mingzhou City.
Song Shuwan walked to the window and looked up for a moment: "Baicao, flying kite."
Baicao and Feiyuan walked out at the same time: "My servant is here."
"Prepare the carriage, let's go have a look outside the city."
When several people arrived in front of the inn, Song Shuwan was surprised to find that Pei Huan had also come down: "Your Majesty, who are you?"
Pei Huan continued calmly: "Go and have a look outside the city."
Hearing this, Song Shuwan pursed her lips and said, "Let's go together."
The rain was getting heavier and heavier, and the carriage stopped some distance away from Jiuyun Canal. Song Shuwan held an umbrella and watched on the carriage shaft.
"how?"
The man's calm voice came from the carriage, and it was very clear even amid the patter of rain.
"The water in the river is rising, but there are no signs of overflowing yet."
Song Shuwan gave a brief summary, then returned to the carriage and couldn't help but ask: "Does the Crown Prince have any idea of how to deal with the termites? It won't have any impact, right?"
Pei Huan was speechless.
As time passed, Song Shuwan felt uneasy in her heart. Her scrutinizing eyes fell on Pei Huan's face, and she suddenly realized: "Didn't the prince deal with those termites?"
"The termites that have just been put in will not affect the dam yet."
Pei Huan replied lightly, but his words made Song Shuwan's heart sink uncontrollably.
"When the prince said these words, did he ever think about the life and death of the people in Mingzhou City? They only thought that they would be safe if they built the dam, but the prince..."
Pei Huan interrupted her suddenly: "Have you ever thought about where the refugees near Mingzhou City have gathered?"
Song Shuwan was startled: "Aren't the people who built the dam all refugees? They are near Mingzhou City."
Pei Huan had an unclear look on his face and asked another question: "Even if those who built the dam are refugees, what do you think is the difference between them and the refugees in Luming County?"
Song Shuwan was stunned. She looked at Pei Huan as if she were looking at a madman. What do you mean, they are considered refugees? The people of Mingzhou City are refugees in the first place!
She put away her thoughts and said patiently: "Your Majesty is wrong. They are refugees in the first place. As for the difference between the refugees in the two places, the refugees in Luming County have been suffering for a long time and then traveled long distances. Naturally, they are different from the refugees in Mingzhou City.
are different, how can the two be compared together?"
Pei Huan asked: "Just because of this, we can't compare?"