However, the response that Lord Lin received disappointed him greatly.
The other party's letter was filled with a lofty attitude, implying that Lord Lin was unaware of the local situation.
Although Lord Lin had suggested evacuating the people early to prevent potential disaster, the other party considered his suggestions to be detached from reality and merely empty talk.
Evacuating so many villagers would require immense financial and human resources, and was deemed as nothing but a foolish fear, becoming a laughingstock for some.
Lord Lin showed this reply to Ruan Mian three days later.
At that time, Ruan Mian had also confirmed with the spirit beast that the water level would continue to rise, and the celestial phenomena were unstable.
Moreover, the original book indeed mentioned several disaster events.
Perhaps this was one of them.
Leading to King Yan getting hold of a handle, spreading rumors, causing the Emperor to lose the people's support.
