After the earthquake in Canghai City, although the entire city had not been turned into ruins, many houses had collapsed. The accident happened in the middle of the night, and many people were asleep when their roofs collapsed. Many people were crushed in the ruins. Even if they survived, they either had broken arms or bones. Canghai City, which had been bustling earlier, was now immersed in great panic and sorrow.
Wang Qu brought the military doctors and after three days, all the people that could be saved had been pulled out of the rubble. When everyone was exhausted, the food sent by the court arrived.
Ming Xi and the others didn't sleep for three days. They didn't care that they were still dirty and just laid on the bed with Fire Phoenix and Shang 'er and fell asleep.
Xu Jinbei couldn't take it as well as the three of them. He couldn't take it anymore two days ago and was forced to rest by Ming Xi. He rested for a day and finally regained his energy. Looking at the sleeping Ming Xi, he clearly looked like a young boy, but whether it was in the past or now, he could see a strong and tenacious aura from Ming Xi.
Perhaps this was the difference. Ming Xi was the son of Mo Rongzhan and Lu Yaoyao. With such outstanding parents, how could their son be bad?
"He's finally asleep." Wang Qu walked in from outside and sighed in relief when he saw Ming Xi sleeping like a log.
These days, he saw Ming Xi and the other two children helping to save people. He was both touched and heartbroken. This was the son of the Qin Emperor, a former prince. Now, he was willing to disregard everything to save those unrelated to him. He was like the previous emperor, a person who cared for the world. How could he not feel regret when he missed the throne?
"General Wang, let's go." Xu Jinbei said in a low voice. Ming Xi should have a good sleep.
"I heard that the Shen Family's courtyard wasn't badly damaged and can accommodate many people. I plan on going to talk to Shen Yuexuan. Come with me." Wang Qu said to Xu Jinbei.
Shen Yuexuan? He didn't know what scheme he was plotting! Xu Jinbei hesitated and didn't tell Wang Qu what Ming Xi said that night. "Okay."
Under Shen Yuexuan's leadership, the Shen Family didn't fall into chaos because of this.
Most of the houses that collapsed in Canghai City belonged to ordinary people. The damage to the Shen family and other large mansions was not that great. However, the eldest daughter of the Shen family had lost a leg in the earthquake. She had almost died, but the doctor had tried everything to save her life.
"Master, Eldest Miss has woken up. She's crying and asking to see you. This servant can't hold her down." A maid came to find Shen Yuexuan with a pale face.
"You can leave now. I'll be there in a moment." Shen Yuexuan's face darkened as he sent the maid away.
He was discussing with his trusted subordinates how to deal with the earthquake in Canghai City.
"Although it is a natural disaster, it might be an opportunity for the Shen family," a middle-aged man said in a low voice.
"How is this an opportunity? It's not easy to win over so many people to be your henchmen. Now that there is an earthquake, I don't know how many of them can survive, "Shen Yuexuan said with a sullen face.
"Master, you're thinking too much. There are more than a hundred capable people in the world. Now it's a good opportunity for you to win people's hearts. The natural disaster can't be controlled anymore. Now that those people are in trouble in Canghai City, if the Shen family doesn't help them, it will only disappoint them. If you can help those who are in trouble at this time, everyone in the world will know that you are a generous and kind person. When the disaster is over, you won't have to worry about having no henchmen to rely on," the middle-aged man said.
Shen Yuexuan carefully thought about the advisor's words. "What Mr. He said makes sense. But if you do this, won't it seem too deliberate?"
"Then it depends on how far you can go. Now that the natural disaster has happened, the Emperor didn't cancel the entry of beauties into the palace next spring. If you can make a name for yourself here, it will be beneficial for the young lady when she enters the palace in the future," Mr. He said in a low voice.
"How can I make a name for myself?" Shen Yuexuan narrowed his eyes slightly. Not many people knew about his and Teng Ye's plan. This Mr. He in front of him was only a confidant he used to win over his henchmen. He didn't know his biggest plan yet.
Mr. He said, "It's not an exaggeration to say that the Shen family is the richest in Canghai City. Although the imperial court has allocated food for disaster relief, if the Shen family opens the granary at this time and provides convenience to the people of Canghai City, these are all measures that will be beneficial to you in the future. Although you will lose some property, I'm afraid the return in the future will not be just this."
"Open the granary for food relief?" Shen Yuexuan's heart was moved. The Shen family's granary was located outside the city and it wasn't damaged in this earthquake. Even if he took out half of the grain to give to the people, it would be more than enough. However, this could give the Shen family a good reputation in the world. In the future, when his daughter enters the palace, she can also show her face in front of the Emperor. "Mr. He is right. We will do as you say."
Mr. He lowered his eyes and agreed.
At this time, the servant girl hurriedly came to report that Eldest Miss was seeking death in the room and didn't even drink medicine.
"Master, you go comfort Eldest Miss first. I will bring people to find those henchmen and bring them to the Shen family to heal." Mr. He said.
"Go." Shen Yuexuan nodded. Thinking of Shen Zhu in the backyard, he frowned and strode to the backyard.
Before he reached Shen Zhu's courtyard, he could already hear the sound of crying.
"Go away, I don't want to live anymore. Why did you save me? Why didn't you let me die!" Shen Zhu dragged one leg and couldn't even stand up. She couldn't believe that she had become like this overnight. This made her feel worse than death.
Shen Yuexuan opened the door and walked in. He looked coldly at Shen Zhu who was lying on the ground, "You're already lucky to be alive. Why are you still crying?"
"What's the point of living like this? I don't look like a human, I don't look like a ghost. I might as well die." Shen Zhu cried.
"Who told you to go out in the middle of the night?" Shen Yuexuan said coldly, "You only have yourself to blame. Who else can you blame?"
Shen Zhu cried and said, "I don't blame anyone. I shouldn't have sneaked out. Let me die. I'll be peaceful when I'm dead …"
She shouldn't have had the extravagant hope that she could see him. In the end, before she could even see him, she was already pinned down by a wall that had collapsed.
"If you want to die, I won't stop you." Shen Yuexuan said coldly, "Other people try their best to survive after losing both legs. You only lost one leg. At least you're still alive. You should go out and see how many people are worse off than you."
"If I'm like this … how am I going to live in the future?" Shen Zhu sobbed.
Shen Yuexuan looked at his niece and softened his voice, "Your life is yours. How you live is up to you, not others."
"What else can I do …" Shen Zhu's face was pale and tears were streaming down her face. But she still didn't want to live or die.
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