Lin Yanqing also wanted to see the situation outside the city, so he asked Lin Song to find four skilled nurses to go out and check.
Two hours later, the nurse returned home to reply.
There were refugees at several city gates. The imperial court set up some sheds outside the city and set up hundreds of large pots to cook porridge.
The city guards were patrolling at the base of the city wall. It was easy to queue up and get two bowls of porridge every day without causing trouble. Anyone who did not follow the rules and grabbed something would be kicked out and would not be given anything to eat. The refugees all worked hard to get food. Queuing up, no one is doing anything.
"Grandpa and grandma, you and your elders have also heard that the refugees are now under control. There is no danger in leaving the city now. All they ask for is a full meal. If they know that we are going to deliver food, they will only be grateful, so how can it hurt us?"
Lin Yanqing: "You are still young. It is a good thing to do good deeds and send food. My grandfather supports it, but you don't have to take risks yourself. Just send someone to send the food outside the city or to the Ministry of Household Affairs."
Lin Jinyan: "Grandpa, Yan'er knows that you love him. But nowadays the officialdom is turbid. How long has it been since Uncle Liu bought an official position? Can you ensure that all the food will go into the hearts of the people after it is delivered? Nowadays, food is as good as gold. Yan'er can't believe them, so he wants to keep an eye on it personally. As a descendant of the Lin family, a subject of Tianchu, he should do his best in the face of such a disaster. Don't worry, Yan'er will bring more guards to ensure safety."
Lin Siyuan's brows, which were originally worried about the people, relaxed after hearing his daughter's words.
"Yan'er is right. Father, my son has been busy at home recently. Instead of worrying in his heart, it is better to go out and do what he can. With his son watching, father and mother can rest assured."
Lin Yanqing looked at Lin Jinyan with admiration: "You are the descendant of the Lin family. If you are a man with this kind of mind, you will definitely do something. Since your father is watching, you might as well go and take a look."
Lin Jinyan agreed with a smile. After saying a lot of nice things to make Lin Yanqing and the old lady happy, she proposed to take Lin Jinan with her.
"Only when you know the hardships can you cherish the good life now. As the son of the Lin family, I should pay more attention to my brother. Blind protection only limits my brother's success."
After hearing this, Lin Jinan readily agreed, walked to Lin Jinyan and asked to go with him.
Lin Yanqing smiled and said: "Yan'er is full of great truths now, and he can't even accept it. But it makes sense. Not only An'er will go, but Jin Yun will also go and have a look."
Lin Wanrong, who had been silent for a long time, also stood up and asked to go with her, but Lin Yanqing agreed, allowing them to have a good rest tonight and go out to the city to help the people early tomorrow morning.
After Lin Jinyan returned to Yan Yuxuan, she asked Hong Jiu to go to the general's mansion to inform Bai Yiran, and asked Li Ru and Du Xing to prepare food and cooking stoves.
Early the next morning, Lin Siyuan took his two children and Lin Jinyun out of the house and headed for the city gate. In the past, there were only a few scattered shops open on the busy street. Occasionally, people walked by in groups of three or two, but they walked quickly and did not dare to stay outside. .
After meeting Bai Yiran, Gu Yichen and Li Ru at the city gate, everyone got off the carriage and walked towards the city gate on foot.
When the soldiers guarding the city saw that everyone was about to leave the city, they stretched out their hands to stop them. Gu Yichen took out the token from the General's Mansion. The soldiers immediately clasped their fists in salute and asked respectfully.
"It turns out it's the general's wife and Master Gu. The superiors have ordered not to open the city gate without an order. There are refugees outside who might be in danger. I wonder why the lady is out of the city?"
After Gu Yichen explained the reason, the soldiers looked at the dozens of carriages behind them all loaded with sacks. They couldn't help but feel respectful and hurriedly reported it to the leader of the city guard.
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