Miss Fortune: Is the regent ready for today?

Chapter 407 Reasonable
"It is said that the timber was shipped from the Bao Family Forest Farm in Ningcheng. Internal troubles are far more terrible than external troubles. This old saying has been proven true." He Dan's eyes were filled with sadness. "It's just a pity for the people in Daliang and south of the river who suffered from this disaster."

Wan Ruotan slowly turned his eyes to look at the depressed He Dan, "The Bao Family Forest Farm is now empty, right?" He said this with a firm tone, and pointed out between his lips: "Over the years, Ming Zhidu has done so many bad things, each and every one of which has brought a lot of suffering to the people of Daliang. But if you think about it carefully, everything he did was aimed at the throne. This time is no exception."

He Dan immediately took over and said, "Your Majesty's guess is correct. According to the spies, the Bao family forest farm was quietly emptied by Bao Tuo's men on the eve of the collapse of the 24-mile long dike. Now there are only some broken wood left in the once huge forest farm. Whether it is the servants or farmhands of the Bao family, they all disappeared as if they had disappeared into thin air. Our spies are still investigating."

Since Wan Ruotan ascended the throne, the rebellious youthfulness in him was almost gone. His eyebrows, which were always sarcastic and frivolous, were now calm and lowered. He looked far into the blurry south, and in the middle of the split Haiyan Mountain, there was a line of sky that emitted a dim golden light.

The sight of the snow falling down creates a sense of loneliness.

"Withdraw our people." The young emperor said, "We have no right to interfere in Daliang's internal affairs, nor do we have the right to help. If one day Mingzhidu starts a war, Emperor Chongwen will send a letter to Northern Liao to borrow troops, and then we can help."

He Dan replied softly: "I understand."

"But I heard that little A'luo and her friends were ambushed by Mingzhidu at the mouth of a river?" Wan Ruotan's tone was obviously unhappy.

He Dan considered: "Fortunately, they are all fine."

"Daliang's internal affairs are Daliang's internal affairs, so it's fine if we don't interfere." Wan Ruotan smiled slightly, "Little A'luo is my younger sister. Now that I have ascended the throne, she is the eldest princess of this generation of Northern Liao. Ming Zhidu set an ambush for the eldest princess of Northern Liao at the south estuary of Daliang. This doesn't make sense, does it?" The purple-robed young man showed some cunning in his eyes.

He Dan was stunned for a moment when he heard this, but after he sorted it out in his mind, he was very happy when he understood Wan Ruotan's intention. He approached the purple robe and clapped his hands twice, "Okay, Your Majesty, what should we do next?"

Wan Ruotan looked at him with disdain, "Stay away from me."

He Dan obeyed and did as he was told. He took a half step back and flattered him with a smile, "Your Majesty is clear about the distinction between public and private affairs. I admire you very much."

As he leaned back, he shook off the snow foam that had accumulated on the tilted paper umbrella.

The pure white ball hit Wan Ruotan's shoulder with a "puff" sound.

Wan Ruotan only felt something cold sliding from his collar into his underwear...

"He Dan!" The man in purple robe was furious. He covered his chest but felt a chill.

The next second, Wan Ruotan, who had finally developed a dignified imperial demeanor, raised his fist, as if he wanted to slap He Dan.

He Dan dodged subconsciously, and the remaining snowball on the paper umbrella fell accurately on Wan Ruotan's head...

Zipao froze in place for a moment, looking at Hedan in disbelief—

He Dan looked back at him in shock, stammering, "Uh, Your Majesty, no, no, I'm sorry, are you okay?"

"What do you think?!" Wan Ruotan gnashed his teeth. He Dan swallowed his saliva, and the fear in his heart made him beg for mercy: "My humble servant is not good at holding the umbrella, and it has harmed His Majesty..."

"Shut up!" Wan Ruotan repeatedly inhaled and forced himself to calm down. "If you are really bored, take a team to Daliang East Sea tomorrow to dampen Ming Zhidu's arrogance! In addition, spread my order throughout the three kingdoms. Whoever messes with little A Luo is messing with me and Bei Liao! I want to see if Ming Zhidu dares to attack little A Luo again!"

He Dan nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, I will give the order right away. However, Your Majesty, if I personally lead the troops to the East China Sea, wouldn't that drag you into this in disguise?" He thought carefully and said, "Why don't I just hide in the dark?"

"No need. You lead your men from the three northeastern cities, bypass Shangjing and pass through Donghai Pingdu, and set the destination in Jiangnan. Just say that I wanted to take little A Luo back to Northern Liao, and I was attacked by bandits raised by Prince Yuanjin in Donghai, so I took action. This way, I can kill two birds with one stone, and I can also find out the bottom line for Emperor Chongwen, just as a way to repay his kindness in letting Nie Renxi bring an oral order to save the situation."

He Dan nodded and went down to dispatch troops.

The sky gradually became increasingly dark, the golden light faded, and misty clouds obscured the setting sun. The wind and snow in northern Liao stopped for a while, bringing a peace and tranquility that had not been seen for a long time.

The situation in Daliang is completely different.

The post-disaster rash spread very quickly in Cuizhou City. In just one day and night, more than a thousand people were infected. No one knew the cause of the rash, but the infected people would vomit blood within five hours and scratch the blood-red rash on their bodies like crazy until their entire bodies were covered with scratches, and their lives ended.

Overnight, seven or eight hundred lives were lost in darkness before the sun rose again.

Upon receiving the news, Emperor Chongwen did not dare to delay any longer and released the few remaining silver and money in the national treasury to provide disaster relief.

Originally, he thought that he would take his time and leave these savings behind for now. After the flood subsided, he would have a good meeting with Yu Ruyi and see if he could borrow some money from him to rebuild the dam and restore the farmland and villages.

But things did not go as planned and misfortunes never come singly. The sudden outbreak of measles ruined all his plans.

The national treasury was now truly empty, and he took out the few remaining treasures, which also attracted Ming Zhidu, who was eyeing him covetously.

In less than half a day, the bandit flags were hoisted high along the East China Sea coast. The fluttering flags were embroidered with golden tiger heads, just like the totem on the king's order. From Chuanshan to Xiazhoufu, the scouts sent out to investigate came back in a trance and reported that there were 100,000 brave soldiers.

Emperor Chongwen was so angry that he vomited blood. He tried hard to support his shaking body and sent someone to summon General Song.

The air was humid on a cloudy spring day, and the willow catkins rolling on the ground could never get around the low steps. The fragrance of rhododendrons came in the wind, with a faint smell of blood.

When Mei Chengting and General Song hurriedly stepped into the Sulong Palace, they saw two imperial doctors lifting Emperor Chongwen, who had fallen into a coma due to blood clots in his chest, onto a couch.

The Daliang Palace was in chaos.

Everyone was secretly speculating that Emperor Chongwen would not live long. Civil and military officials even secretly formed cliques and factions, openly or covertly choosing which side they would choose from among the several princes.

A few flashes of lightning blasted out flames, and the sky was filled with thunder, but it did not rain for a long time. It was like an invisible boulder, pressing down the palace.