The imperial court received Qin Zhao's handwritten letter and knew that the situation was urgent, so he didn't dare to delay the slightest along the way, and hurried overnight.

In the early morning of this day, before dawn, the grain cart supported by the imperial court arrived in Jiangnan.

"Your Majesty, the city gate has begun to give porridge and grain, and the temporary residence of the victims has also begun construction, I believe they will be resettled soon."

Xiao Fuzi had just returned from the disaster victims and returned to Qin Zhao.

At this time, Qin Zhao and Lu Qingjin were truly relieved.

Although there was donated food in the past two days, the plague was also more serious, and the food could not feed them at all, so some people unfortunately died.

Now that there is food, the victims are well fed, and their bodies have strength, it is easier to treat the plague.

"How's the matter with Disaster Silver?" Qin Zhao asked.

Now that things have been alleviated, Qin Zhao has the heart to ask about the silver.

"No, Your Majesty, the minions have already sent someone to investigate this matter secretly, but they don't have a clue at all." Xiaofuzi replied truthfully.

Qin Zhaotie's face was blue, the more difficult it was to investigate, the more complicated it would be, and the more difficult it would be to deal with the person behind it.

"You continue to investigate this matter secretly, and if you find anything, report back to me in time." Qin Zhao rubbed his eyebrows.

Lu Qingjin glanced at Xiao Fuzi, and Xiao Fuzi left the room.

"Your Majesty, things will always go in a good direction, you don't need to be too worried."

As he spoke, Lu Qingjin walked behind him and gently massaged his temples.

"These people, they don't even let go of the silver for disaster relief, it's really chilling, how can they be worthy of these people!"

Qin Zhao almost gritted his teeth, eager to find out these people immediately and punish them to justice!

"Now that the problems of food and resettlement have been solved, these things are not in a hurry at this time, you have almost not had a good rest in the past few days, you can sleep for a while, and the concubine will go and make you some breakfast." Seeing his tired face, Lu Qingjin felt distressed.

Since learning about the disaster in Jiangnan, Qin Zhao has not slept well every night, especially yesterday, he has been worried about whether the food can be delivered on time, and he has barely closed his eyes.

In order to share the joys and sorrows with the people, he saw that the people had no food, and he had no appetite at all, so he only ate a few bites at each meal, and then put down the dishes and chopsticks.

In just a few days, Qin Zhao lost a lot of weight.

Qin Zhao nodded, but he didn't feel sleepy, just leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes to recuperate.

Lu Qingjin left the room and went to the kitchen to make breakfast.

The Liang family's kitchen has two cooks and two handymen, and they are busy chatting at the same time.

"Hey, have you heard, the flood has already alarmed the imperial court, you say, will the imperial court send someone to investigate?"

"Even if you investigate, I'm afraid you won't be able to find anything, there must be a big man behind this matter, you can see this Chen family, there is the maintenance of the government, who dares to touch him."

"It's true, the things that the Chen family has done, that is not a big crime, but it is relying on the government to do evil, and there is no scruple at all, it is the suffering of our people."

"Where did you hear this news, and this Chen family is really colluding with the government?"

"That's still false, don't the people say that! If there is no wind and no waves, you can't go wrong. ”

When Lu Qingjin heard this, he entered the kitchen.

When the men saw her coming, they stopped talking, and the two handymen left the kitchen.

Although they didn't know the true identities of Lu Qingjin and Qin Zhao, they knew that they were powerful people from the capital.

They just chatted in private, but more things are better than less, they don't want to be involved in these things, in case they provoke the government, they will be the ones who can't eat and walk around.

"I'll make some food, you've all worked hard."

Lu Qingjin began to do it while greeting the two cooks.

"Madam, you are really virtuous, you actually cook for the adults yourself." One of the cooks said with a smile.

"It's all as it should be, my father-in-law has been eating and sleeping well for disaster relief in the past few days, and I want to do my best." Lu Qingjin said casually.

When the other cook heard about the flood, she couldn't help but let out a long sigh and said, "Your lord is really a rare good person, now that the disaster is so serious, he is so hands-on, it can be seen that he is a good official." ”

"Being an official naturally has to serve the people, but should you be an official? Is there an official in Jiangnan who is not for the people? Lu Qingjin asked quietly.

Only then did the cook realize that she had said too much, she just couldn't get used to those officials who didn't do things, and she was indignant in her heart, so she said these words.

"No, no, how could it be, it's just a casual remark."

Lu Qingjin didn't ask any more, according to what they just said, most of them were probably just hearsay, even if they asked, I am afraid they would not be able to ask anything valuable.

However, how much of this hearsay is true and how much is false, she must investigate it clearly.

If the Chen family really colluded with the government, it would not be a trivial matter, and perhaps, there would be some clues about the disaster relief silver.

She put the ingredients in the pot and put them on the fire.

"Auntie, I have something to deal with, please help me take a look at the fire."

"Hey, don't worry."

After a few more words, Lu Qingjin left with confidence.

However, she did not go back to her room, but went to Liang Siyuan.

Although she is not one of those women who chews her tongue and likes to inquire, after all, she is also a local living here, and she is in the Liang family, so she should at least know more than she knows.

Knowing that Liang Siyuan was a kind-hearted girl, Lu Qingjin didn't beat around the bush with her, and when she entered the house, she asked her own questions straightforwardly.

"Miss Liang, I want to ask about the Chen family, do you know something?"

"The Chen family?" Liang Siyuan was a little surprised, probably because she didn't expect Lu Qingjin to ask about the Chen family.

Then her face changed, and she asked, "What have you heard?" ”

Listening to the meaning of her words, she probably knew something, Lu Qingjin nodded and said: "Yes, I did hear some gossip, but I don't know whether it's true or not, and I don't have anyone to trust here, so I thought about asking Miss Liang about you." ”

Liang Siyuan pondered for a moment and said: "Actually, I don't know much, and I have heard about some things, and there are indeed some unclear things between the Chen family and the government, and I don't know the specifics." ”

"Then Miss Liang, what do you think of this official mansion?" Lu Qingjin continued to ask.

Liang Siyuan sighed and said: "A few years ago, the government could still do some practical things for the people, but gradually, it became more and more difficult, and even deceived the upper and lower, the emperor of Jiangnan Tiangao was far away, even if the people wanted to complain, there was no place to complain, and later, they could only let them go." ”