The old man sighed and said, "There's nothing we can do. There was a big flood in my hometown, and the whole village was submerged."

"If our village chief hadn't discovered it in time, we would have all drowned in that flash flood."

As he spoke, fear flashed in his eyes, and it seemed that he was terrified.

"Don't worry, young lady. We've got everything we need. We have identification cards and travel permits. We won't cause you any trouble."

"I'm not worried about that. Brother Shanda, just prepare some food for the family and make some soup for the pregnant woman, but use less salt."

Niu Shanda nodded and quickly went to the kitchen.

The father-in-law handed his ID card to Qiu Yinong. Qiu Yinong took a look and saw Cheng Dazhu.

Cheng Dazhu briefly introduced that the short and fat woman was his wife and the pregnant woman was his biological daughter.

The other five are two of his sons, one is his son-in-law, and the remaining two are his two grandsons.

The woman thanked him repeatedly, saying that they were all poor people and any help would be appreciated.

"You're welcome. Just sit down and rest for a while." With that, Qiu Yinong walked into the hall.

The impulsive boy couldn't help but stare at Qiu Yinong after seeing her face clearly.

It was only when his father hit him that he came to his senses and lowered his head.

"We are a family fleeing famine." After sitting down, Qiu Yinong said to Sun Guiying and others.

Sun Guiying sighed, "Alas, every year during the flood season, it is the most difficult time for the people. Mountain torrents and major floods are difficult to prevent."

They have also fled famine and know how difficult the journey is.

Qiu Yinong took it to heart. Flood prevention has always been a big problem since ancient times. Nature is too unpredictable.

As a modern person with a system, she might be able to help the court modify waterways and build dams.

"Old... the old lady is right, but there's nothing we can do. The imperial court has always attached great importance to water conservancy, but sometimes the heavens are too fierce, and we can only slowly change it generation after generation."

Guo Youcai also sighed. He and the four yamen runners were all wearing casual clothes, and it was not good to reveal the Qiu family's identity, so they temporarily changed their identities to old ladies.

"They have been looking at this side. Why don't we eat later?" Mother Qiu turned her head slightly and looked at the two boys who kept swallowing their saliva.

I'm afraid they are all very hungry.

"Yier, are you still charging them for accommodation?" Mother Qiu asked in a low voice.

Qiu Yinong looked at her mother and asked with a smile, "Mother, do you think I should accept it?"

"Well, let's just take a symbolic amount. After all, our inn has just been renovated and hasn't officially opened yet, so we have to ask for a little bit of money."

Mother Qiu spoke without thinking twice.

Qiu Yinong smiled, fortunately her mother was not a saint.