EBE Chapter 269
Chapter 269
Jun Yaotian looked at Mo Shaoxie and frowned, saying, "Why did the Regent come to Nanlin?" There was a hint of dissatisfaction and vigilance in his tone, as if Mo Shaoxie's arrival had disrupted his original plan.
Mo Shaoxie said coldly: "You are useless. I have to go there myself." His words were full of disdain and ridicule, as if Jun Yaotian was nothing but an incompetent waste in his eyes.
Jun Yaotian's face changed slightly when he heard this. He took a deep breath, tried to calm his anger, and said, "Prince Regent, how can this prince be useless? This prince has already tried his best to save the disaster!"
Mo Shaoxie sneered and said, "Ha! Doing your best to help the disaster relief? What you mean by doing your best to help the disaster relief is to let your men go down to the mountains to hunt game and enjoy it yourself? Or are you spending your days leisurely in the county government office? I am very curious, is the prince here to help the disaster relief or to have fun?" His words were full of sarcasm and ridicule, which made Jun Yaotian feel very embarrassed.
Upon seeing this, Fan Wenbian immediately bowed and said, "Regent, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arranged everything, and his men are working in an orderly manner to carry out disaster relief." There was a hint of anxiety and worry in his voice, hoping to calm Mo Shaoxie's anger.
However, Mo Shaoxie sneered and said, "We were robbed of our food as soon as we arrived in Nanlin. How can we provide disaster relief? We ran away without fighting when we encountered bandits. Is this what a crown prince would do?"
Jun Yaotian looked very angry. He cursed in his heart: How dare Guo Fusi complain to the Regent behind his back?
Mo Shaoxie saw through Jun Yaotian's thoughts at a glance, and said lightly: "The emperor has already known the news here, and has abolished your position as crown prince and granted you the title of King Yao." His words revealed a hint of indifference and ruthlessness, as if he was announcing a death sentence.
After hearing this, Jun Yaotian was struck by lightning and shouted loudly: "What? No, it's impossible. How could the emperor depose this prince?"
Fan Wenbian was also stunned. He couldn't believe the news. Why didn't they receive any news from the capital?
Jun Yaotian murmured to himself, "No, I don't believe it, you lied to me!" His voice was trembling and weak, as if he was asking Mo Shaoxie to verify this cruel fact. He didn't want to believe that his years of hard work and dedication had just gone to waste.
Fan Wenbian also said: "Regent, you must speak with reason and evidence. The emperor abolished the prince, which is not a trivial matter." There was a hint of firmness and questioning in his voice, hoping to get a reasonable explanation from Mo Shaoxie.
Mo Ying, who was standing aside, said dimly, "The Fourth Prince is following with the medicinal herbs. He will arrive in Nanlin in three days. He has the imperial edict deposing the Crown Prince in his hand." His voice was low and powerful, like a bolt from the blue, causing Jun Yaotian and Fan Wenbian to completely collapse.
After hearing this, Jun Yaotian's heart sank. His face instantly turned as pale as paper, and his body began to tremble. He couldn't believe that he would end up like this.
He once thought that he was the legitimate heir to the throne and the most beloved son of his father, but he did not expect that his father would depose him from the position of crown prince. Was it because he did not do a good job in disaster relief that his father deposed him?
Fan Wenbian was also stunned. This incident was a huge blow to Jun Yaotian, and his life trajectory would change from then on.
Mo Shaoxie looked at their reactions and said calmly: "This is the fact, you'd better accept it." There was no emotion in his words, as if he was talking about an insignificant matter.
However, for Jun Yaotian and Fan Wenbian, this is the most important thing in their lives.
Jun Yaotian turned around and walked out. His back looked so lonely and helpless.
Fan Wenbian bowed to Mo Shaoxie and hurriedly chased after him.
Guo Fusi stood at the door, looking at the scene before him, his heart filled with joy and satisfaction.
He directed the yamen runners to load the food onto carts and prepare to transport it to where the disaster victims lived. He knew what the food meant to the disaster victims - it was the hope of life and the expectation of survival.
The previous surplus grain was borrowed by Guo Fusi from various counties. The quantity was limited and far from enough to meet the needs of the victims.
Many disaster victims could only survive by eating thin porridge. Now, with the new food, Guo Fusi could finally give the disaster victims a full meal.
He imagined the disaster victims sitting around the fire, drinking steaming rice porridge, with long-lost smiles on their faces. This sense of satisfaction and accomplishment made him feel that all his efforts were worthwhile.
At this moment, Shangguan Ziling was woken up by the noise of moving food. She rubbed her sleepy eyes and slowly got up from the bed. She walked out of the room and happened to meet Mo Shaoxie.
Mo Shaoxie looked at her, a trace of concern flashed in his eyes, and asked softly: "Did they disturb Ling'er?"
Shangguan Ziling shook her head and said with a smile, "I've rested enough." There was a hint of laziness and sweetness in her voice, which made people feel happy when they heard it.
Mo Shaoxie hugged her gently and said softly, "Thank you for your hard work. You have been following me around these days."
Shangguan Ziling leaned in his arms, feeling his warmth and care, and a warm current surged in her heart. She knew that no matter what difficulties she encountered, as long as Mo Shaoxie was by her side, she would have the courage to face everything.
Shangguan Ziling looked up at Mo Shaoxie, her eyes gleaming with determination.
"Mo Shaoxie, we can't let those bandits go like this." Shangguan Ziling's voice was filled with unquestionable firmness.
Mo Shaoxie looked down at Shangguan Ziling, with a hint of admiration and doting in his eyes. He knew that Shangguan Ziling had a tenacious character, so he reached out and gently held Shangguan Ziling's hand.
"What is Ling'er's plan?" Mo Shaoxie's voice was low and powerful.
Shangguan Ziling took a deep breath, her eyes glittering with cunning, and said with a smile: "They robbed the food used to treat the victims, so of course we have to take it back."
Mo Shaoxie nodded after hearing this. "Ling'er and I are really in tune with each other." He smiled, "I have already asked the secret guards to find out where these bandits are hiding."
Shangguan Ziling waved her fist after hearing this and said, "Then I will definitely teach these bandits a lesson."
Mo Shaoxie looked at her lovingly and nodded gently. "Okay." Mo Shaoxie touched Shangguan Ziling's hair and said very gently, "No matter what Ling'er wants to do, I am here!"
Shangguan Ziling looked at Guo Fusi who was still giving orders and asked, "Who is that person?"
Mo Shaoxie followed Shangguan Ziling's gaze and said calmly: "He is the magistrate of Nanlin County. He is a capable magistrate who always cares about the people."