The Supporting Actress Made A Comeback-Chapter 1118 - 1120: People in Dire Straits

As he left, a figure descended into the courtyard.

Sun Qing watched Luo Changfeng’s silhouette and said, "Master, what did he want with you?"

"He came to deliver money," Yu Siqiao replied, sitting back down and ordering another cup of tea. "How’s the tracking mission going?"

"Yes," Sun Qing said, "That Prince of Hulong Country went back and indeed lodged a complaint. Now Hulong Country and Southern Border Country are conspiring together, seemingly planning to attack Liangcang Country first."

Yu Siqiao sneered, "Just on their strength?"

Although Liangcang Country is not as prosperous as Liehuo and Mo Yan, it cannot be shaken by the combined forces of those two minor countries.

Sun Qing said, "I also believe, although brave and adept in warfare, the people of those two minor countries are few in number; it’s somewhat overestimating their capabilities. They probably have some unknown trump card."

"A disorderly mob at best," Yu Siqiao sipped his tea, "What about the other side?"

Sun Qing’s eyes showed worry, "The Eldest Prince and the Second Prince are fighting fiercely. There was an earthquake in Yu State, killing many people. Now the disaster victims from Yu State are heading to the border city, with less than thirty percent surviving."

Yu Siqiao’s brows furrowed, his complexion growing more grim and cold, "Has no one offered disaster relief?"

"There was," Sun Qing said, "The Second Prince was sent to appease the disaster, and the court allocated ten thousand taels of silver for construction and relief. But the silver, after being transferred multiple times, very little was actually used on the disaster victims..."

"Outrageous!" Yu Siqiao exclaimed in a chilling voice, "In such circumstances, they still embezzle funds—utterly shameless!"

Sun Qing sighed, "It is as expected nowadays. The emperor has been bedridden for years, and the princes, vying for the position of Crown Prince, constantly create internal strife. Everyone wants to appear competent for reputation, so turning a blind eye is not unusual."

"Usual?" Yu Siqiao’s face turned even darker, "Then what about the common people?"

Sun Qing was also greatly disillusioned, "So, Master, it is best if you return home soon. If this continues, I’m afraid the people truly won’t be able to survive."

Yu Siqiao’s eyes flickered with a cold edge, "So, Hulong Country and Southern Border Country, wanting to attack Liangcang Country first, aim to let Liehuo exhaust itself with internal conflict, then reap the benefits?"

Sun Qing nodded, "It’s not impossible."

"What about King Xuan?"

"King Xuan... has already been banished from the Capital by His Majesty, tasked to guard the Imperial Mausoleum."

Yu Siqiao laughed in anger, "Among all the brothers, only King Xuan can be entrusted with great responsibilities. In recent years, Father has truly become more and more confused, regressing further!"

"I heard," Sun Qing continued, "A few months ago, His Majesty’s old illness hadn’t yet healed, so the Eldest Prince specially invited a worldly master to treat the emperor. He used various precious herbs to make a batch of elixir. This elixir is said to be a Universal Elixir, not only prolonging life but also curing ailments. Now, he’s been conferred the title of State Preceptor."

Yu Siqiao frowned, "Is it truly that miraculous?"

"It’s said that after taking it, His Majesty’s complexion has indeed improved greatly, and he has more energy, even frequently summoning his concubines... Therefore, His Majesty trusts this State Preceptor greatly."

Sun Qing said, "Recently, some in the court have suggested the emperor summon King Xuan back. After consideration, His Majesty issued an Imperial Decree to recall King Xuan. However, the decree was intercepted halfway, reportedly at the behest of this State Preceptor."