Chapter 126: The Imperial Edict

Tan Xueqing’s eyes were filled with worry. He stared at Chu Qingzhi for a while and said, “Miss Chu, I have a request.”

Chu Qingzhi said politely, “Please tell me.”

Tan Xueqing took a deep breath. “I want to ask you to be my guard.”

Chu Qingzhi was speechless.

“Pardon me for asking, but why are you looking for a guard?” Suddenly, she felt that this “girl” in front of her was not a transvestite, but there was something else. Or rather, he had no choice but to dress up as a girl.

Tan Xueqing stammered, “i…”

Chu Qingzhi softened her voice. “Is there anything you can’t tell me?”

Tan Xueqing nodded and lowered his eyes. This was a matter that concerned his life, so he couldn’t say it casually. “Miss, you’re skilled in martial arts. As long as you agree to be my guard, money is nothing.”

Chu Qingzhi was silent for a moment before saying tactfully, “It’s not a matter of money. Moreover, 1 have too many things to do at home and can’t leave. I don’t think it’s that difficult for you to find a powerful guard.”

Tan Xueqing could tell that Chu Qingzhi was rejecting him. He was very disappointed. “Yes, there are many powerful guards I can find, but none of them are as trust-worthy of you.”

Chu Qingzhi said apologetically, “Miss Tan, I really can’t help you.”

Tan Xueqing clenched his fists tightly in his snow-white sleeves. “Miss Chu, the reason I fell into the river that day was because someone pushed me.”

Chu Qingzhi looked up and lowered her voice. “Someone wants to kill you?”

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Tan Xueqing nodded. “Yes, that’s why 1 want to find a guard.”

It seemed like it was really as she had guessed. The entire matter was not simple… Chu Qingzhi thought for a moment. “How about this? I’ll think of a way to help you find two guards. What do you think?”

Tan Xueqing liked Chu Qingzhi to be his guard. “Miss Chu, can’t you do it yourself?”

She was really too busy. “I’m sorry. I really can’t.”

Tan Xueqing was extremely disappointed. Even the light in his eyes dimmed a little. “Since Miss Chu is unwilling, I’ll take my leave.”

Chu Qingzhi stood up. “I’ll send you off.”

Tan Xueqing couldn’t help but ask again, “Miss Chu, is it really impossible?”

Chu Qingzhi said, “Sorry.”

In the blink of an eye, it was noon.

Chu Qingyue and Chu Qingshuang came back together. On the way, they met Tang Jinghong.

After Tang Jinghong entered the village, he hesitated for a moment before deciding to go to Tang Shan’s house.

His father did not treat him well, but as a son, he could not return evil for evil.

He stopped in front of Tang Shan’s house and called out, “Father, it’s time to go to Qingzhi’s house for lunch.”

Tang Shan was too ashamed to go out and face the villagers. “Jinghong, I’m not feeling well, so I won’t go. Don’t worry about me.”

Tang Jinghong lowered his eyes. “Okay.” Then, he left.

The village elder, the village chief, and the matchmaker were all talking at Chu Qingzhi’s home.

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As soon as Tang Jinghong returned, lunch started.

Chu Qingzhi walked towards Tang Jinghong and looked behind him. Out of courtesy, she asked, “Where’s Uncle Tang?”

Everyone looked over.

Tang Jinghong said to everyone, “He’s not feeling well. He said that he won’t be coming over to eat. He asked us to eat.”

Everyone present knew that Chu Lianghong had scolded Tang Shan badly today, so they didn’t find it strange that Tang Shan didn’t come. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

The village elder smiled and waved at the two of them. “Jinghong, Qingzhi, come and sit here.”

The village elder sat at the head of the main table. In the past, the elders would sit at the main table, but today was the betrothal banquet. The new couple was the protagonist, so they naturally had to sit at the main table.

The two of them obediently sat on the village elder’s right hand.

The table was filled with all kinds of delicacies, emitting a fragrant smell.

Tang Jinghong took a wine pot and poured wine for everyone. “Elder, have a drink.”

The village elder took the wine bowl with a smile. “Jinghong, you and Qingzhi are very compatible. The more I look at the two of you, the more I like you. You have to treat Qingzhi well.”

Tang Jinghong smiled and replied, “1 will.”

After filling everyone’s bowl, Tang Jinghong stood up to toast. Chu Qingzhi also stood up.

Tang Jinghong said, “Thank you all for coming today. Thank you, Uncle Chu and Auntie, for agreeing to let me be with Qingzhi. Don’t worry, no matter what happens in the future, I will protect Qingzhi well.”

Li Qingyu looked at Tang Jinghong with fondness. “Jinghong, with your words, I’m relieved. Let’s eat and drink.”

Everyone drank together.

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Big Dreams, Bigger Bank Account: AI Made Her Rich At 25! Grandpa Chu said, “Everyone, eat. Qingzhi made all the dishes today. My granddaughter’s dishes are delicious. Everyone is in for a treat today.” He was full of praise for his grand-daughter..

The village elder said, “Chu Tai, with such a granddaughter, you can brag for the rest of your life.”

Grandpa Chu was delighted. “Hahaha, it’s everyone’s blessing to have Qingzhi in our village.”

After Fang Zerong finished his meal, he sat under the big tree in the courtyard to rest. Suddenly, he saw a soldier riding into the village. He quickly walked out. “What happened?”

The soldier dismounted. “Doctor, there’s an imperial edict from the capital.”

Fang Zerong’s expression immediately turned serious. “Wait a moment. I’ll call the general immediately.”

After lunch, Tang Jinghong was helping clean the bowls.

Fang Zerong walked closer and whispered to him what had happened.

Tang Jinghong’s expression immediately turned solemn. He said in a low voice, “Go out and prepare. We’ll return to the military camp immediately.”

“Yes.”

Tang Jinghong brought Chu Qingzhi to the side. “I have to go back to the military camp to receive the imperial edict. I have to leave immediately.”

The imperial edict must be about something serious… Chu Qingzhi did not ask further. She hugged Tang Jinghong. “Be careful. Let me know if anything happens.”

Tang Jinghong smiled and said, “Okay.”

Chu Qingzhi sent Tang Jinghong and the others to the village entrance.

Tang Jinghong hugged Chu Qingzhi, then quickly got on the horse and left.

Chu Qingzhi stood on the spot and watched him leave. Now that they were engaged, she couldn’t help but be worried about him.

Chu Eighth ran over. “Fifth Sister, has Brother Jinghong left?”

Chu Qingzhi walked back with Chu Eighth. “He’s left. What’s wrong?”

Chu Eighth teased, “I knew you would be sad to see him leave, so I came over to comfort you.”

Chu Qingzhi pinched Chu Eighth’s face. “You’re so mischievous.”

Chu Eighth ran while dodging.. “Hahaha, I was right!”

Chapter 127: You Are Cute

At the military camp.

The eunuch who delivered the imperial edict waited in the tent without any impatience.

Two other eunuchs stood behind him with their heads slightly lowered. One of them held the bright yellow imperial edict with both hands and waited quietly.

Suddenly, the tent drape was lifted up from the outside. Then, a tall and dignified figure walked in. “Eunuch Xu, sorry to have kept you waiting.”

Eunuch Xu was the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict. “It’s fine. General Tang, please accept the imperial edict.”

Tang Jinghong took a few steps back and knelt on one knee to receive the imperial edict respectfully.

After Eunuch Xu delivered the imperial edict, he went back to the palace with the young eunuchs to report.

Tang Jinghong looked at the contents of the imperial edict with a serious expression.

The imperial edict said that the drought in the northwest was serious and the refugees were surging towards the capital. Tang Jinghong was asked to lead the troops to the northwest to help the local officials deal with the drought and help the refugees.

Moreover, the imperial court had prepared 100,000 catties of food in Xiling Town for him to bring to the northwest.

He passed the imperial edict to the soldiers beside him and began to think about how to deploy the troops.

After Fang Zerong read the imperial edict, he walked up to Tang Jinghong and said, “General, there are at least 50,000 refugees. We need to bring more soldiers over.”

“In addition, a great disaster is usually accompanied by an epidemic. I suggest that General bring Miss Chu along. Her medical skills are brilliant. If an epidemic breaks out, she can nip it in the bud.”

A deputy general walked over. “General, Doctor Fang is right. Sometimes, epidemics are more terrifying than drought.”

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The other soldiers agreed.

Tang Jinghong thought for a moment and said, “Shen Yufeng, mobilize the First Battalion immediately. The Second Battalion will go to Xiling Town to pickup the food and transport it to the northwest. If you encounter refugees, you can give them some food.”

“Tan Yibin, mobilize the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Battalions. We’ll set off in two hours.”

“The remaining deputy generals, stay in the camp.”

There were about a thousand soldiers in each battalion.

The deputies replied in unison, “Yes, General.”

Tang Jinghong walked out of the military camp and rode to the Chu Village.

In the Chu Village.

Chu Qingzhi was planning the layout of the workshop and was about to finish it.

“Qingzhi.” Tang Jinghong’s voice sounded. She thought that she was hallucinating. Tang Jinghong had only left for less than an hour.

Li Qingyu walked towards Chu Qingzhi quickly. “Qingzhi, Jinghong is here to look for you. From the looks of it, he has something urgent to tell you.”

When Chu Qingzhi heard this, she hurriedly walked out. “Jinghong, what happened?”

Tang Jinghong got off the horse and said quickly, “Qingzhi, the refugees in the northwest are surging towards the capital because of the drought. The emperor has ordered me to go and handle the situation. I want to bring you along. Do you want to go with me?”

“Sure. Wait for me for a moment.” Chu Qingzhi returned to the room and took off all the jewelry on her. She also changed into her usual clothes and packed two sets of clothes before leaving the room. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

She handed a piece of paper to Shen Ruyue. “I’ll go to the northwest with Jinghong. 1 don’t know when 1’11 be back. I wrote some important things on this piece of paper for you to pay attention to while I’m away.”

Shen Ruyue said solemnly, “Don’t worry, leave everything to me.”

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Chu Qingzhi patted Shen Ruyue’s shoulder. “1 believe you. After I leave, you’ll be in charge.”

Shen Ruyue said, “I’ll take care of the business for you.”

Chu Qingzhi gave Li Qingyu some instructions.Then, she went out to meet Tang Jinghong.

Tang Jinghong took Chu Qingzhi’s bag and helped her get on the horse. He sat behind Chu Qingzhi. “Uncle Chu, Auntie, we’re leaving.”

Li Qingyu reminded them, “Be careful.”

Tang Jinghong nodded and replied, “Okay.”

The two of them rode away.

The 1st Battalion and the 2nd Battalion had already set off. The 3rd Battalion, the 4th Battalion, and the 5th Battalion were all ready. At this moment, they were standing at the entrance of the camp, waiting to set off.

Tang Jinghong stopped the horse at the entrance of the camp. “Zerong, prepare a horse for Qingzhi immediately.”

It was not suitable for them to ride together on such an occasion.

Fang Zerong walked over with a horse. “It’s ready.”

Chu Qingzhi got off the horse and took the horse rope from Fang Zerong’s hand. She stroked the horse with her hand. “Doctor Fang, thank you.”

Fang Zerong smiled and said, “Miss Chu, we should be the ones thanking you for your help.”

Tang Jinghong looked at the soldiers and ordered in a low voice, “Let’s go!”

Chu Qingzhi looked at the man leading the army. He was calm, domineering, and dignified. His cool appearance was very charming.

She felt like she had become a fangirl.

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Under the order, the dozen or so high-ranking military officers quickly got on their horses. The soldiers behind held spears and followed. Under Tang Jinghong’s lead, they left the camp.

Chu Qingzhi rode her horse beside Tang Jinghong, her long ponytail swinging in the air.

The matter was urgent, so the army marched nonstop. By the time they stopped to rest, it was already dark.

The soldiers were well-trained. After arriving at the first resting place, they immediately set up camp, started a fire, and cooked. Everything was in order.

These resting places had been scouted by the soldiers and were safe to rest.

After getting off the horse, Tang Jinghong immediately went to help Chu Qingzhi off the horse. He quickly handed her water and said very gently, “Qingzhi, it’s been hard on you.”

Actually, Chu Qingzhi did not need anyone to help her off the horse. However, now that she was in a relationship, relying on a man more would make him feel that he was needed. It could deepen their relationship, so she pretended to be a weak woman.

She smiled faintly. “You don’t have to be so polite to me.”

Tang Jinghong looked at Chu Qingzhi’s smile that was like a blooming flower.

It was very beautiful. “The tent has been set up. Go in and rest.”

“Okay.”

After Tang Jinghong sent Chu Qingzhi to the tent, he went to handle the military matters. He was very busy.

He only returned when it was time to eat.

Fang Zerong brought their food in. “General, Miss Chu, please enjoy.”

Chu Qingzhi was hungry. “Doctor Fang, why don’t you sit down and eat with us?”

Fang Zerong quickly waved his hand and looked at Tang Jinghong. If he stayed, Tang Jinghong would definitely not let him off. “No, no. You guys eat. If I eat your food, you won’t have enough.”

After saying that, he ran away.

Chu Qingzhi said in amusement, “Is your military doctor very afraid of you?”

Tang Jinghong picked up some food for Chu Qingzhi and said very domineeringly, “Everyone is afraid of me.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled. She reached out and touched Tang Jinghong’s face. He was handsome and cool. “You’re cute. You are not scary at all.”

Tang Jinghong handed the chopsticks to Chu Qingzhi. “The word ‘cute’ is used to describe you.”

Chu Qingzhi ate two mouthfuls of rice. “It’s delicious..”

Chapter 128: Scared Out of His Wits

After dinner, the entire camp gradually quietened down. Even the cries of birds were gone.

Tang Jinghong opened the tent flap and walked in. “Qingzhi, the water is ready. Go and take a shower.”

Chu Qingzhi was surprised. “There’s water?”

Tang Jinghong explained, “There’s a river ten meters away from the camp. Water is fetched from there.”

Since they didn’t lack water, she wouldn’t feel guilty if she took a shower… Chu Qingzhi stood up to get a change of clothes. “Okay, I’ll go right away.”

Tang Jinghong led Chu Qingzhi to the tent at the side. “Everything is ready. Take your time. 1’11 guard outside.”

“Okay.” Chu Qingzhi smiled and walked in.

Not long after, Chu Qingzhi came out. After taking a shower, there was a faint fragrance of soap on her body. When she walked to Tang Jinghong, he smelled it immediately. Smelling the fragrance, his heart suddenly started pounding.

Chu Qingzhi said, “I’m done showering.”

Tang Jinghong’s words were filled with concern. “Go and rest in the tent. We have to wake up early tomorrow. Sleep more.”

Chu Qingzhi shook her head. “1’11 wash my clothes before going to sleep. Go and take a shower. Change your clothes. I’ll wash them together.”

He had always washed his own clothes. Now that he heard Chu Qingzhi’s words, excitement, joy, and love intertwined in his heart.

This was probably the feeling of being taken care of by someone you loved.

Tang Jinghong smiled. “Okay.”

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Chu Qingzhi said, “Then go quickly. Put the clothes on the screen. I’ll come and get them later.”

“Okay.”

After getting Tang Jinghong’s clothes, Chu Qingzhi went to the river.

There were some soldiers taking a shower by the river. Chu Qingzhi avoided them and went to the other side of the river to wash the clothes.

To be honest, this was also her first time washing clothes for a man.

It felt a little strange.

Just as she was letting her imagination run wild, she suddenly sensed something strange. She quietly released her divine sense to check her surroundings.

Soon, she sensed a masked man in black high up on a big tree.

The man in black was also looking at her. He held a dagger in his hand and seemed to be planning to attack her.

Chu Qingzhi smirked. Then, she continued to wash her clothes as if nothing had happened.

The man in black knew martial arts. He flew down the tree and thought that he was not discovered. Then, he bent down and stealthily sneaked up to Chu Qingzhi. n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Chu Qingzhi calmly washed her clothes as the man in black got closer and closer…

The man in black reached behind Chu Qingzhi and slowly raised the dagger in his hand. Just as he was about to stab her, Chu Qingzhi turned around…

Her hair was disheveled, her face was pale, and her eyes were empty. Blood and tears flowed down her face, making her look like a malicious ghost.

On the riverbank where it was deadly quiet and deserted, Chu Qingzhi was wearing a white dress. Coupled with the female ghost’s face, the scene was really scary.

“All—” A terrified scream sounded, cutting through the night sky and startling birds.

Such a loud scream naturally reached the camp. A few seconds later, a figure swished over. “Qingzhi…”

Chu Qingzhi had already put back her original appearance. She pointed at the frightened man in black. “Jinghong, I’m fine but he’s not.”

Tang Jinghong hugged Chu Qingzhi in his arms. He was also scared to death. When he heard the scream, he jumped out of the shower and rushed over. “It’s good that you’re fine.”

Chu Qingzhi could hear the worry and fear in Tang Jinghong’s tone. She had never been loved so wholeheartedly before. She could not help but feel sweet.

If she had known that Jinghong would be so worried, she would not have scared that man in black and would have just knocked him out.

“Jinghong, you really don’t have to worry about me. No one in this world can do anything to me.”

Tang Jinghong hugged Chu Qingzhi tightly. “I believe that, but 1 still can’t be completely at ease.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled and patted Tang Jinghong’s back. “Then I won’t let you worry about me again.”

Tang Jinghong let go of Chu Qingzhi and looked at her. He said seriously, “You can do anything you like. I’ll support you as long as you’re happy.”

Chu Qingzhi tilted her head slightly. “What if I want to kill someone?”

Tang Jinghong said without hesitation, “I’ll give you a knife. If one isn’t enough, give me two until it’s enough.”

Chu Qingzhi looked at Tang Jinghong in a daze. Suddenly, her eyes curved and she stood on her tiptoes to kiss Tang Jinghong’s lips. “1’11 continue washing clothes.”

She was a little embarrassed and quickly avoided his gaze.

Tang Jinghong was stunned on the spot. He slowly reached out and touched his lips.

Did Qingzhi kiss his lips just now?

It felt like a dream.

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At this moment, a soldier rushed over and called out, “General.”

“Take this person back to the military camp. 1’11 interrogate him personally.”

“Yes, General.”

Chu Qingzhi continued washing her clothes and then returned to the military camp with Tang Jinghong.

The man in black was tied to a tree trunk. He had woken up from the faint.

Tang Jinghong and Chu Qingzhi walked over side by side.

Chu Qingzhi walked in front of the man in black and secretly used the Truth Telling Spell. Then, she retreated to Tang Jinghong’s side and winked at him. “Jinghong, ask.”

Tang Jinghong stood tall with one hand behind his back. He naturally exuded a dignified and oppressive aura. “Who sent you?”

Of course, the man in black wouldn’t tell the truth, but the lie he said unknowingly became the truth. “Yin Yuping.”

The man in black looked stunned. Why did he tell the truth when he clearly said the opposite?

The Lord of the Northern Borderline had 100,000 troops and ten trusted generals under him. One of them was Yin Yuping.

Tang Jinghong’s expression darkened. “Why did he send you here?”

The man in black bit his tongue. He did not intend to answer the question, but he could not control himself at all. “To spy on you and report your movements to him at any time.”

“Spying on me?” Tang Jinghong’s sharp eyes glanced coldly at the man in black. “Why does he want you to spy on me?”

The man in black was in extreme pain. “So that he can find an opportunity to kill you.”

Tang Jinghong’s expression did not change. There were too many people who wanted to kill him. He was not surprised at all when he heard this answer. “Who else did he send?”

The man in black clenched his fists tightly. “1 don’t know.”

Tang Jinghong’s voice was a little oppressive. “How do you contact your superior?”

The man in black’s fingertips had already pierced into his palm. “I can’t contact my superiors. They took the initiative to contact me.”

Tang Jinghong suddenly said to Chu Qingzhi, “Qingzhi, go back to your tent.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded and returned to the tent.

Tang Jinghong watched Chu Qingzhi leave before saying to the deputy general beside him, “Take off his clothes and search his body..”

Chapter 129: It’s All Yours

The soldiers immediately took action. They stripped the man in black naked and checked his body and clothes.

The soldier who was checking the clothes reported, “General, I found a dagger and a letter.”

Tang Jinghong took the letter and read it. The letter recorded what the man had done from morning to night for the past three days. It was very detailed.

There must be many more people secretly spying on him.

The soldier who was checking the man’s body came over and reported, “General, there’s a copper coin tattooed on the inside of his forearm.”

Tang Jinghong looked up. The tattoo was lifelike, as if a copper coin had been branded there.

After staring at the copper coin for a while, he suddenly remembered something.

This copper coin symbol belonged to the secret guards of the king of the neighboring country, An Huai Kingdom. It was very confidential, but he had seen it once.

An Huai Kingdom was not only a neighboring country, but also a tributary country of the Daliang Dynasty. Ever since the new king ascended the throne, they had been making small moves. He did not expect that they had even planted spies around him.

The Lord of the Northern Borderline probably didn’t know that spies had already infiltrated his camp.

Or could it be he already knew it and was actually colliding with An Huai Kingdom?

“Are you a secret guard of An Huai Kingdom?”

Bright red blood flowed from the man in black’s clenched fingers. “Yes.”

All the soldiers were shocked. What followed was endless admiration for Tang Jinghong. He could even get such a secret out of the man in black!

“What’s your goal?”

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“My original goal was to find an opportunity to incite Yin Yuping to defect, but after gaining his trust, he actually sent me to spy on you.”

The soldiers were dumbfounded.

This secret guard was too unprincipled and yielding. They had yet to extort a confession through torture, but he had already laid bare all his secrets. If their king knew, would he be angered to death?

“Instigate Yin Yuping to defect? Why don’t you work with the Lord of the Northern Borderline directly?”

“That old fart didn’t accept our king’s invitation to cooperate at all. That’s why we changed to instigating his subordinates.”

“Did you succeed?”

“Yin Yuping’s attitude is ambiguous. He took a lot of good things from our king, but he still seems unsatisfied.”

“How many secret guards has your king planted in the Dating Dynasty?”

“A lot. They’re everywhere, but we’re independent of each other and won’t contact each other.”

“Is your king planning to stop being a tributary country of the Daling Dynasty?”

“Yes, our An Huai Kingdom is a large country to begin with. We were beaten up by you and have been paying tribute to your emperor for decades. It’s time to stop it.”

“What secret plan does your king have?” Nôv(el)B\\jnn

“I’m just a guard. How would I know the king’s plan?!”

“What secret plan does the Lord of the Northern Borderline have?”

“I don’t know.”

“What is Yin Yuping’s weakness?”

“That prick likes gold, silver, and jewelry. His eyes light up when he sees gold. His vault is built in the secret room under his room. He has embezzled a lot over the years.”

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He even knows this. It seems like Yin Yuping really trusts this person, Tang Jinghong thought to himself. He stared at the man in black. “Who is Yin Yuping interacting with the most?”

The man in black’s fingertips already stuck into his palm, but he still could not control his mouth. “I don’t know.”

Tang Jinghong asked some more questions, but the man in black only answered that he didn’t know.

It seems like he’s no longer useful… Tang Jinghong instructed in a low voice, “Get rid of him.”

“Yes, General.”

Tang Jinghong threw the letter into the brazier and burned it before returning to the main tent.

Chu Qingzhi made the bed. “Where do you want to sleep tonight?”

Tang Jinghong stared at the woman who was looking at him with a gentle smile and felt sweet inside. “You sleep on the bed. I’ll keep watch outside.”

Chu Qingzhi’s heart ached. “Will it be too tiring for you?”

Tang Jinghong didn’t mind and said very naturally, “I’m already used to being alert at all times even if I’m sleeping. It’s fine.”

Chu Qingzhi took her bag over, opened it, and took out a small box. “This is the snack I prepared for you. Try it.”

Tang Jinghong wanted to say that he didn’t eat snacks, but looking at Chu Qingzhi’s clear and bright eyes, he couldn’t bring himself to reject her.

He took the box in her hand. “What is this?”

Chu Qingzhi took out a piece and fed it to Tang Jinghong. At the same time, she explained, “This is called biscuit. I’ve been making it for many days. I’ve always wanted to give it to you, but 1 didn’t have the chance.”

Tang Jinghong liked sweets, so the biscuits captivated him. “It’s delicious and fragrant.”

Chu Qingzhi pointed at the box. “It’s all yours.”

Tang Jinghong smiled. “Go to sleep. I’ll eat outside.”

“Ok.”

There was a stone block outside the tent. Tang Jinghong sat on it.

Fang Zerong walked over. “General, is Miss Chu asleep?”

Tang Jinghong nodded. “She’s asleep. Keep your voice low.”

Fang Zerong sat down next to Tang Jinghong. He complained, “General, you value your girlfriend over your friends.”

Tang Jinghong’s voice was low as he said unhurriedly, “Actually, I’ve always valued my girlfriend over friends. It’s just that I didn’t have a girlfriend in the past, so you didn’t know.”

Fang Zerong was speechless.

“General, what are you eating?”

“Biscuits Qingzhi made for me,” Tang Jinghong said smugly. Anyone could tell that he was showing off.

“Wow!” Fang Zerong turned around in disbelief. “General, do you know that you’ve changed?”

Tang Jinghong didn’t answer. He took out a biscuit and waved it in front of Fang Zerong. “These biscuits are especially delicious, and it’s not something you can buy with money. 1’11 let you look at it to satisfy your craving.”

Fang Zerong was speechless.

He regretted coming to talk to Tang Jinghong. He stared at Tang Jinghong for a while before getting up and leaving.

The corners of Tang Jinghong’s mouth curled up slightly and he was obviously in a good mood.

Chu Qingzhi, who was in the tent, could not help but smile and think to herself that Jinghong also had a cute side.

The sun in the sky was covered by a few bright red clouds. The sunlight shone down from the gaps in the clouds like countless golden waterfalls.

Before dawn, they started to march.

Under the morning glow, thousands of soldiers marched quickly towards the northwest.

After marching for about two hours, the sky was bright. At this moment, a child’s cry could be heard clearly. As she cried, she shouted, “Grandpa, Grandpa, wake up…”

Tang Jinghong raised his hand to signal for the troops to slow down.

After turning a corner, everyone saw an old man lying on the side of the road. Beside him was a five or six-year-old girl squatting and crying.

That cry was very heart-breaking. Those who heard it could not help but feel sympathetic..

Chapter 130: Selling Children

Chu Qingzhi got off the horse and walked towards the little girl. “Young lady, don’t cry. Let me check your grandfather. Perhaps 1 can still save him.”

When the little girl heard this, she hurriedly knelt down in front of Chu Qingzhi. “Sister, please save my grandfather. 1 can repay you by being your servant girl.”

Chu Qingzhi was moved by the little girl’s words. “I’ll do my best.”

She reached out to take the old man’s pulse.

He was not in a serious condition. It was just a dehydration reaction.

Tang Jinghong walked over. “Qingzhi, what happened to him?”

Chu Qingzhi said, “He needs water.”

Fang Zerong walked over with a water bag. He opened the lid and slowly fed it to the old man.

Tang Jinghong looked up. There was a village nearby. At this time, smoke should be rising from the chimney, but the village was very quiet, as if it was uninhabited.

He instructed, “Tan Yibin, bring a few people to the village to scout.”

Tan Yibin cupped his fists. “Yes, General.” He turned around and waved at four soldiers. “Follow me.”

“Cough, cough, cough…” The old man woke up and slowly opened his eyes.

When the little girl saw that the old man had woken up, she pounced on him happily. “Grandpa, Grandpa…”

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The old man hugged his granddaughter and regained his consciousness. “Yingying, it’s alright. Grandpa is fine.”

As he spoke, he noticed the people around him. Seeing that they were soldiers, he quickly got up and said excitedly, “Officers, are you sent by the Imperial Court to help us?”

Tang Jinghong’s eyes darkened. “Yes, tell us about the situation.”

The old man shed tears as he described the situation. “It’s good that you’re here. Our village is not close to the river. The three old wells in the village have dried up, and the crops all died. We have nothing to eat and no water to drink..”

Tang Jinghong brought Qingzhi to the side and asked softly, “Qingzhi, is there a water vein nearby?”

Chu Qingzhi nodded. “Take care of the villagers. I’ll go find the water vein.”

In fact, no matter how serious the drought, there would always be water underneath the ground.

Tang Jinghong tucked Chu Qingzhi’s sweat-drenched hair behind her ear. “Qingzhi, thank you.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled and said, “I will not hesitate to help when you need my help.”

Then, Tang Jinghong arranged for a team of soldiers to follow Chu Qingzhi to find the water vein. He brought a team to the village to check on the situation.

The village was lifeless. Other than a few big trees that were still green, the other grass, vegetables, and crops had all dried up. The leaves were so dry that they could make a crisp sound when stepped on.

The villagers sat in their houses, their faces numb, as if they were waiting for death.

However, when they saw the soldiers, they still ran out and surrounded them. Their dead eyes revealed bright hope.

“Officers, save us!”

Tan Yibin stood in front of Tang Jinghong and protected his general. He said in a loud voice, “Everyone, be quiet. We’re here to help you. Listen to what our general has to say.”

The villagers immediately quietened down, afraid that if they spoke, their last hope would be gone.

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Tang Jinghong’s gaze swept across the withered faces. “Tan Yibin, bring over 100 catties of our grains and the water we have to make porridge for everyone.”

A little boy asked fearfully, “General, we haven’t drank water for five days. Can you give us some water?”

Tang Jinghong instructed, “Distribute water to the villagers first before making porridge.”

“Yes.”

The soldiers immediately took action. The water was quickly distributed to the villagers, and the porridge was cooked.

The villagers drank the water in large mouthfuls. A cool feeling slid down their throats to their stomachs. They felt like they had been reborn.

Chu Qingzhi walked over. “Jinghong, we found the water vein. Get the villagers to prepare tools. I’ll bring them to dig.”

Tang Jinghong immediately made arrangements. “Everyone, take your hoes and follow me.”

The villagers knew that he was a general, so they trusted him. After hearing his words, the strong men in the village immediately brought their hoes to Tang Jinghong.

Chu Qingzhi brought the villagers to a locust tree on the right outside the village. “Dig here. There is water two meters underneath the ground.”

When the villagers heard that there was water, they started digging without hesitation.

At first, the soil was extremely hard to dig. No matter how hard they dug, they could not reach their hoes in. After digging a meter deep, the ground was getting moist and they saw earthworms.

Two meters down, they really saw water.

“Ahhh, there’s water, there’s water!”

“There’s really water.”

“Young lady, you’re really amazing. We have water. We’re saved.”

The villagers’ cheers were filled with emotions. Tang Jinghong and Chu Qingzhi looked at each other and smiled.

After the villagers cheered, they knelt down in front of Chu Qingzhi. “Thank you, Miss. Thank you, Miss. You’re a goddess that has descended to the mortal world to save us. You’re a fairy!”

Chu Qingzhi helped the village chief up. “There’s endless water here. There’s no need to be afraid of running out of water. Now, we still have to go to places with more severe droughts. We don’t have time to stay for long. Village Chief, please inform the nearby villagers to come over to fetch water. We can get through this disaster together.”

The village chief immediately agreed. “Yes, yes, yes. I’ll do what you said.”

When the surrounding soldiers saw what Chu Qingzhi had done and heard her words, their eyes revealed admiration.

Leaving behind 200 catties of grains, Tang Jinghong continued to march with the soldiers.

Just as they were about to leave, the little girl who almost lost her grandfather ran over. “Sister, if you need a servant girl, send someone to tell me. I’ll definitely come and be your servant girl.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled at the little girl. “To be a servant girl, you have to grow up healthy first, understand?”

The little girl nodded heavily. “I will.”

The villagers sent them off a long way before going back.

As they marched, the places became more and more severely affected by droughts.

“Boohoo.”

“Don’t cry, don’t cry. If I sell you to the county, at least you won’t starve to death. If you stay with us, you’ll only die.”

“Ying, be a good child. I have no choice. I sell you to save your life.”

Three men in front were pushing a cart. On the cart sat a few young girls between the ages of three and seven. Their clothes were tattered, and all of them were crying. The men’s eyes were also red as they held back the urge to cry.

When they saw the soldiers in front of them, they stopped one after another. Stunned, they quickly walked over and knelt down. “Greetings, officers.”

Tang Jinghong’s hawk-like eyes swept across the children. “Are you planning to sell those children?”

A man wiped his tears. “Officer, we have no choice. They will die if they stay in the village. If we sell them to the county, at least they will have food to eat.” n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Tang Jinghong said in a low voice, “Don’t sell your children. Take us to your village to take a look.”

When the man heard this, he understood that the soldiers were probably sent here to save them. He quickly replied, “Yes, yes, yes. Please, this way.”

Following the three men, the troops arrived at a village called Little Leaf Village..