It's not raining now. This is the calm before the storm. If we don't leave now, something will definitely happen.

Before leaving, Qiu Yinong asked the shopkeeper to notify the head of the pavilion that they must set off before noon, otherwise they would bear the consequences.

The dead air in Qingfeng Town is becoming increasingly dense.

"Rush home as fast as you can." Qiu Yinong instructed Qiu Maocai.

Qiu Maocai nodded, and the carriage sped wildly on the road. Jiang held on to the objects in the carriage tightly to prevent herself from being thrown out.

"It's almost noon. Do you want to stop and rest for a while? We'll be in Qingquan Town in about a quarter of an hour."

"Go home directly. Qingquan Town is also located at a high altitude, so there won't be any big problems." Qiu Yinong said.

Qiu Maocai had no choice but to agree.

At 1 p.m., Qiu Yinong and the others finally returned to Taohua Village.

Many refugees had gathered outside the village. When they saw such a nice carriage coming from afar, they thought it was a rich man fleeing.

Several refugees suddenly stood up and blocked the carriage.

“Oh…”

"You're trying to kill yourself!" Qiu Maocai's face changed drastically and he shouted unhappily.

The man was not afraid. He stiffened his neck and said, "I know you are rich, but this Taohua Village has a rule that anyone who escapes is a refugee."

"You can only wait for your assigned house at the village entrance and are not allowed to enter the village at will."

"Taohua Village treats us refugees very well. Don't act arrogantly just because you're rich and offend the villagers of Taohua Village. Otherwise, we will be driven out as well."

Listening to the man's words, Qiu Yinong nodded with satisfaction.

There is order.

"Get out of the way quickly. We are not refugees fleeing famine. We are from Taohua Village." Qiu Maocai's complexion also looked much better.

After hearing what Qiu Maocai said, the men not only did not leave, but more and more people gathered.

"Young man, I've told you everything, good and bad, why don't you listen?"

"No matter how influential the people in your carriage are, you have to stop now. Listen to what Taohua Village has arranged. Look at these houses. They will be allocated to us to live in."

"Alms will be given every day. Just wait patiently."

"Just fire a flare, no need to say anything more." Qiu Yinong's voice came, and the man was slightly stunned.

Hearing the girl's clear voice, he looked towards the carriage in surprise.

Qiu Maocai didn't waste time talking to him. He took out a bamboo tube and pulled the fuse.

With a whoosh sound.

When the people in Taohua Village saw the flare, they were also a little confused.

Qiu Hansheng was originally discussing the refugees' housing problem with everyone. When he saw the signal flare, he was immediately delighted: "Yier is back."

"They must have been stopped by the refugees at the village entrance. Come on, let's go check it out."

Qiu Lizheng was afraid that something might happen to Qiu Yinong and the others, so he hurriedly took his men and ran towards the village entrance.

The rain began to fall again. As I arrived at the village entrance, I saw a carriage surrounded by refugees.

Qiu Lizheng shouted loudly: "What are you doing?"

The leading man quickly bowed to Qiu Lizheng and said, "Qiu Lizheng, the owner of this carriage must have been a wealthy family. We are formally advising them to wait here."

"But the young man said that they were originally from Taohua Village."

"He's right. These are originally from our Taohua Village. Do you know who ordered the construction of these houses?"

"And the food that is given as alms every day is also prepared for you by the girl in the carriage."

"Now that we Xiaoliu are returning to the village, you are stopping us from going back?" Qiu Lizheng's words instantly stunned the refugees.

What? The girl in the carriage was the one who provided them with food and shelter?

"Fourth Uncle." Qiu Yinong smiled softly.

Qiu Lizheng sighed happily.

Qiu Hansheng also asked loudly: "Sister, did you encounter any difficulties on the way?"

"No, everything is going well. Brother, how is your family?"

"It's fine, let's go home." Qiu Hansheng laughed, and the refugees quickly made way.

The carriage raced towards the village. Chu Hongyun followed behind and smiled at Qiu Hansheng, "Brother, you've been doing well lately. You look so radiant."

"You're so talkative." Qiu Hansheng glared at him. Chu Hongyun turned over and got off the horse, walking with Qiu Hansheng.

"Did you encounter any problems on the road?" Qiu Hansheng asked again.

Chu Hongyun nodded and said, "We encountered some problems, but they were not serious and have been resolved."

"I'm afraid a flood is coming. I think the measures outside the village are pretty good." Chu Hongyun turned his head and looked at the protection around the village.

Qiu Hansheng smiled and said, "Thanks to the drawings left by You Yi'er, we prepared everything according to what she wrote."

"Let's go home first." Chu Hongyun said with a smile.

Qiu Hansheng nodded, said something to Qiu Lizheng, and the two of them walked towards home together.

Village Chief Qiu looked at the refugees and said loudly, "Although I am the village chief of Taohua Village, all of us in the village obey Xiaoliu's orders. Now that Xiaoliu has returned, I will definitely make some arrangements for you later."

"Please be patient."

The leading man was shocked. How could a village head listen to a little girl?

They really didn't understand, but they didn't think too much about it. After hearing what Qiu Lizheng said, they could only stay in the shed and wait peacefully.

Qiu Lizheng quickly took a few villagers and left.

After Qiu Lizheng left, the refugees began to speak: "Wencai, you are the most knowledgeable, and we have always listened to you. Do you think Taohua Village is reliable?"

"It should be reliable. After all, we have been here for a few days, and they have indeed ensured that we have enough food and clothing."

"Let's wait for now. Since Qiu Lizheng has said so, there is naturally no problem."

Someone else worriedly asked, "But just now Qiu Lizheng said that the whole village listens to a little girl. Is that really reliable?"

"So what if it's unreliable? You heard what Qiu Lizheng said. These houses and the food donated were all given by the young lady."

"You saw it just now, how luxurious the carriage is. I guess this girl's family must be the richest in the village."

"Let's just wait quietly!" Wen Xiucai said in a deep voice.

Everyone fell silent. Even if they wanted to break into the village and rob, they would need the ability to do so.

Looking at the several large catapults and crossbows placed at the entrance of the village, they didn't dare.

Who would have thought that such an ordinary village would have weapons with such great destructive power.

No one dares to gamble with his life, so these people will just wait here obediently.

As soon as they got home, before Mrs. Qiu and her friends had time to be happy, Qiu Lizheng and his group came over.

Qiu Yinong entered the space, quickly washed up, changed her clothes, and came to the hall.

"Xiao Liu, there are over a hundred refugees outside. What should we do with them? There are thirteen houses at the entrance of the village, each with five rooms, a kitchen, and a courtyard."

"Three of the buildings have already been occupied by residents of the lower-lying Xiaolan Village. The remaining ten buildings can probably accommodate the refugees."