"Good news, good news! The imperial court has distributed disaster relief grain. For safety reasons, the county government will send people to distribute grain to each village!" The army will spread the news after hearing it.

Everyone's eyes were filled with tears, and they finally saw hope.

The village chief said gently, "In that case, let's stick to the plan and finish building all the houses before the end of the month."

This disaster relief grain was like timely help. First, the houses were built, then the land was reclaimed, and the farmers concentrated on growing vegetables in preparation for the winter.

Tang Youyou looked at Li Hongyuan, who was mingling with the villagers, and the corner of her mouth twitched.

Da Jun praised him generously: "Don't look at this kid as a bit of a fool, but he never sleeps in. He's been eating and living with us these days, and he hasn't complained! Look at his face, it's as black as the bottom of a pot. I feel sorry for this kid!"

"What's there to pity? His father sent him to our village just to let him experience the difficulty of being self-reliant! In my opinion, he still doesn't do enough work. Tell everyone to have him transport adobe bricks tomorrow!"

Da Jun twitched his lips and said, "Sister, although transporting adobe bricks looks simple, it is very physically demanding. Why not give him a different job?"

"Why change? If you can't even do this little work, how can you understand the hardships of farmers? And how can you personally work for the welfare of the people when you become an official?"

She didn't want this young man to become a corrupt official.

Da Jun looked embarrassed and said, "Sister, you are still thinking long-term. It sounds reasonable!"

Li Hongyuan, who was still laughing and joking with the others, never dreamed that he would be "entrusted with an important task!"

A few days later, the county government sent people to deliver food. Tang Youyou frowned as she looked at the stale rice mixed with stones in her pocket.

This is some old rice put in the stone!

She quietly approached a soldier and slipped a tael of silver into his pocket. "Sir, is this disaster relief food? Why are there so many small stones?"

The officer looked around and whispered, "Your village is too close to Master Li. We are only following orders! Please don't make any noise!"

Hearing this, she had a slight suspicion in her mind: Could it be that Master Li and the County Magistrate had fallen out? Was Xiangyang Village also implicated?

"Of course, may I ask, sir, how is the county town doing these days? We'd like to go into town and buy some salt!"

"Although the epidemic has eased, I suggest you hold on. If your village is infected with this plague, I'm afraid you will have to leave it to fate!"

Tang Youyou scolded the county magistrate harshly. How could this corrupt official be so bold as to openly deal with Xiangyang Village?

If Xiangyang Village is targeted in every way in the future, then the entire village will have no hope of survival. How will they support themselves in their old age?

This evil must be avenged, he must be brought down!

"Village Chief, I'm going to the county town! Send someone to guard the village entrance!"

The village chief naturally noticed her intention and showed a worried look on his face, "Niece, don't be impulsive, maybe it's just a misunderstanding!"

"There's no misunderstanding. The county magistrate is narrow-minded and vindictive. He's a complete villain. Don't worry, village chief. I have my own plans!"

He just jumped on the county government's ox cart and left. Anyone who didn't take the ready-made ox cart was a fool.

"Hey...you're quite a courageous woman! Others would run away from us when they see us, yet you dare to ride in the county government's oxcart!"

Someone recognized her, "I remember her. She was the one who led us to suppress the bandits last time. She was quite strong!"

She smiled awkwardly, "My officers are gentle and polite, they're not the Black and White Impermanence. Besides, I haven't done anything wrong, so why should I be afraid? I'd be remiss not to ride this free oxcart!"

The officers and soldiers laughed and thought she was quite interesting, and did not scold her.

Half an hour later, she met Master Li and Mrs. Li as she wished.

Li smiled and said, "Sister, I'm sorry for causing you trouble!"

Tang Youyou was embarrassed for a moment and wanted to say: Thank you for the free labor.

But he said: "Hongyuan is a humble and polite kid, always rushing to do farm work. No matter how we persuade him, he won't listen. Now he is as black as the bottom of the pot. Sigh... I am ashamed of Brother Li's trust. You should not blame me!"

Mrs. Li waved her hand nonchalantly. "Alas... that child has been stubborn since he was young. I don't blame you. Let him experience the sufferings of the world so that he can understand the meaning of studying. If he wants to work, let him do it. It's no big deal!"

Tang Youyou was slightly surprised. There was such an open-minded woman? She was quite to her liking.

Master Li stroked his beard and asked, "Sister, are you here for that recipe?"

She shook her head and said bluntly, "Brother, did you have a dispute with the county magistrate?"

Li Shiye was slightly surprised. "I am no longer in the county government office, but what did he do?"

"The disaster relief grain sample delivered to Xiangyang Village today was mixed with 60% stone."

Mr. Li didn't say anything, but Mrs. Li, standing beside him, was indignant. She slammed the table and stood up, "This bastard is so audacious! I think his career as a county magistrate has come to an end! I'm so angry!"

Hearing this, Master Li's brows relaxed. He looked at Tang Youyou and smiled faintly, "He's setting himself on fire and ruining his own future. Don't worry! Tell the villagers to put away all the relief grain and don't touch it!"

Li slowly sat down, thinking of something and laughing to herself. "That's right! The imperial envoy was just trying to make an example of someone, and he just ran into a gun! Sister, don't worry about the food. I'll have the housekeeper bring two carts to your village later!"

Tang Youyou quickly and awkwardly waved her hand to refuse, "You've already sent quite a bit of food, I'm not here to take advantage of you today."

"Hey... sister, I really respect your character, so please don't refuse. My son is still in your village, and I'm sorry to bother you. I'll consider it as food expenses for the villagers!"

Li unconsciously touched her belly and persuaded her: "Sister, please don't refuse. Let's consider it as a blessing for the baby in your belly!"

Tang Youyou understood and did not refuse.

After going to the county town and bringing back two trucks of grain, everyone was shocked.

She warned the village chief: "Master Li said that this disaster relief grain must be stored and not opened!"

The village chief nodded slightly, and everyone put all the relief food they had just received into the village chief's cellar.

The county magistrate would never have thought that he would lose his official hat and be thrown into prison because of a momentary impulse. It is still unknown what awaits him.

When Lord Chen received the letter, he was furious. "Haha... How dare he covet disaster relief grain? His career is over!"

He looked at his subordinates and said, "You will personally lead a team to Xiangyang Village, Qingshui County. If you find that there are indeed a lot of stones mixed in with the disaster relief grain, you will directly bring County Magistrate Zhou to me!"

As for the new county magistrate candidate, he would conduct a thorough investigation.