These days, I have commanded my men to set up camp in the relief area, living and eating together with the victims.

I have personally witnessed the progress of the relief work, occasionally giving inspiring speeches in the square.

I know very well that in the face of such a natural disaster, it is not just the physical injuries that the people are suffering from.

At this time, whether it is the rescue soldiers or the victims receiving assistance, uplifting words are crucial.

On the third day, I was in the square, braiding the hair of a little girl with an injured arm.

The large fleet transporting supplies entered the city.

Along with the relief funds and provisions, there also came an imperial decree.

The imperial prince said that the prefect should assist me in the relief efforts.

I sneered in my heart, knowing exactly what the imperial prince's intentions were.

Although the royal family members rarely participate directly in the relief efforts, from top to bottom, every official benefits from it.

Even with relief funds, those involved always manage to get a share.

Although the imperial prince made it sound like the prefect should assist me, he is well aware of my nature and actually hopes that I won't interfere too much in the relief matters.

Unfortunately, he is far away in the capital, unaware that Prefect Liang has already been captured by General Yan and is awaiting punishment.

I showed a troubled expression in front of General Yan.

General Yan spoke first.

"When there is urgency, it's necessary to make decisions. Since the emperor only said to assist, there is nothing crucial about not assisting if the prefect is bound with guilt.

"Princess Chang should rest assured and carry out the relief plan according to the schedule. If there are any consequences afterwards, I will bear the responsibility."

What I wanted was General Yan's support.

Once he said this, I no longer needed to be polite.

I immediately presented the relief plan and put it into action.

In the relief work, the greatest fear is the layering of bureaucracy, resulting in very little reaching the hands of the victims.

Since that's the case, I stayed in Biancheng to observe the implementation of the plan.

I established a supervision team and posted the court's relief plan throughout the city.

The people were instructed to supervise and report any failures to implement.

I personally kept a close watch, and anyone who went against it would be immediately executed!

This is not only the full authority promised to me by the imperial prince, but also the support of General Yan's military power.

The officials in Biancheng are indeed corrupt.

But with the loss of Prefect Liang as their leader, and my absolute deterrence, no one dares to embezzle the relief funds under my watchful eye.