Chapter 534: True Cultivation
It was the same group of people I met at the inn not long ago.
They are all of good strength and are obviously a professional escort team. Listening to their whereabouts, it seems that they are coming from Lincheng County.
Such a huge amount cannot be a coincidence, maybe it is this disaster relief fund.
"Strange, is this prince not afraid at all? If the superiors investigate, he will not be killed? Although he is a relative of the emperor, this matter is related to the great cause of the country. No one in power can ignore it, unless the second emperor of the current dynasty It’s just a stupid car.”
Hearing Su Lin's doubts, Qi Zhenzhen smiled.
Perhaps thinking that what he said was just a child's talk, he explained: "You are also from the North. Why do you seem to not know anything about the things in the North?"
"Nowadays, the court is in chaos and divided into many factions. The king has no time to worry about this small matter of disaster relief. All the money in the treasury is consumed."
"Hmph, I think it won't be long before the country is unstable and about to collapse."
After listening to Qi Zhenzhen's words, Su Lin realized that the current Northern Kingdom was really suffering from internal and external troubles.
There was a mixture of fish and dragons in the court, and several other countries also wanted to join forces to invade. As always, the prince's family stayed in a corner and embezzled more money for future plans.
This is also the reason why the emperor wants to support the number one scholar like Ding Pingzhou to rise to the top, because he wants to give his side more power.
"I see."
Su Lin thought of this and suddenly looked at Qi Zhenzhen curiously. He found that the girl seemed to be particularly excited when she talked about this.
Could it be that the righteousness of family and country is still hidden in his heart?
"You are looking down on me. Although I was born into a family of officials, I was not pampered since I was a child. I have seen many people's sufferings, so I am very familiar with those corrupt officials."
It seemed that there was still a deep story hidden in Qi Zhenzhen, but Sulin did not continue to dig.
Because it can be seen from her eyes that there is obviously a trace of escape. Perhaps this is where she is sad.
It's not Su Lin's style to rub salt into people's wounds.
So he changed the topic to the current situation. Qi Shimu had chosen to follow him and offended the prince. I'm afraid the next life would be difficult.
From Qi Zhenzhen's point of view, he naturally didn't want to harm his family, so Sulin had to think of a complete solution.
I had no clue before, but now, since I learned that he embezzled disaster relief money, I am relieved.
He took out the golden token that Ding Pingzhou had given him earlier and held it tightly in his hand. "Brother Ding, it seems that you have to do me a favor this time."
On the way back to Qi Mansion, Su Lin obviously noticed that there were more beggars on the street.
Moreover, most of them brought their families with them, and seemed to be fleeing. This reminded him of the disaster that Qi Zhenzhen said.
Why haven't I seen it all the way to Lincheng?
Qi Zhenzhen quickly answered his question, "You don't know something. Lincheng is actually divided into north and south, and the landforms are completely different."
"The south is flat and has complex water veins, which is the lifeline of food. Our current location is to the north, with many mountains and mountains, so it has extremely high strategic value."
Su Lin took a breath. He found that Qi Zhenzhen seemed to be very comfortable talking about politics and military affairs.
It seems that she was born for this. This kind of woman is truly magical, especially in this ancient world.
Women have a low status and are not exposed to these at all.
"What kind of disaster happened?" Su Lin continued to ask with interest.
"Drought, the land is bare for thousands of miles, the water veins are almost dry, and the food harvest is impossible."
Speaking of this, Qi Zhenzhen sighed helplessly. It was such a disaster from heaven. She really wanted to scold God for being so blind, why would he bully ordinary people who were already having a hard time.
The two of them were chatting and walking. There was a crowd gathering in front of them, right at the entrance of Qi Mansion.
I don't know if it was in order to win over people's hearts. Seeing the large number of people affected by the disaster, under Qi Shimu's instruction, he actually started giving porridge.
"Humph, your dad, I don't think he is so kind. Maybe he has some conspiracy behind him."
Su Lin said disdainfully.
Qi Zhenzhen didn't blame him. As a woman, she naturally understood her father's personality.
But he still spoke: "That's all we can do, but there are so many victims that we can't help. If the disaster relief money can be released, it will be different."
It seems that the prince has become a target of public criticism, and anyone can stab him in the back.
It's a pity that these ordinary people don't know about this money at all, otherwise, the palace would have been destroyed long ago.
"Eh, weird."
Su Lin was looking at these victims and felt pity for them. Unexpectedly, he found a unique old man hiding among them.
The temperament exuding from the inside out shows that he must be a master, and his cultivation level is unknown. It is very likely that he is a strong person who is practicing cultivation step by step.
But at this moment, he was actually among the victims, scrambling for the porridge that was as white as water.
Su Lin stared at him closely, curious, such a master wouldn't be reduced to this, right? Why is this?
The next second, the old man's eyes met his, and he had obviously noticed it.
Su Lin suddenly felt a chill in his back. This was a fear from the bottom of his heart, a fear of strength.
"Damn it." He muttered involuntarily.
Qi Zhenzhen on the side was really confused, "Su Lin, what are you talking about?"
Although the old man was not hostile, Su Lin didn't want to bring danger to the people around him, so he found an excuse to pass by.
When Qi Zhenzhen returned to the mansion, he came to the old man alone.
The two did not speak, but there was a lot of communication in their words. Just when Su Lin was curious whether he would get an opportunity because of this, the old man gave a signal.
This was to follow him.
Su Lin did not hesitate. After all, there was no hatred or resentment. He would not cut the grass and root just because he found out his identity, right?
After turning into a small alley, the old man drank the porridge in one breath, then turned his back, leaning his hands behind his back, looking like a hermit.
But in fact, Su Lin wanted to laugh in his heart. It was already in this situation, and he was still so profound?
However, he didn't dare to say this to his face.
He clasped his hands together and asked humbly: "Senior, may I ask what sect you are from? Why are you here?"
The old man faced Su Lin directly and smiled slightly. That look made Su Lin feel a little cold on his back, as if he was seen through.
"Young man, you have a bright future. I didn't expect you to be able to see through me?"
The old man walked up to Su Lin and patted him on the shoulder. "You were born to do this, saving people from danger. This is the true practice. Take care of yourself."
After saying these inexplicable words, the old man walked out of the alley as if Su Lin was air.