Chapter 100 Parting (Part 5) Calm down!

The fifth day of the fifth month in the sixth year of Shangwu.

Tonight's Dragon Boat Festival is destined to be an eventful day.

The impact of mine accidents is severe.

More than half of the casualties were fatal.

The family members waited in front of the official residence every day, crying as loudly as a thunderous gong, insisting on an explanation.

It started that way, as long as there was an explanation. But later, someone started it, and the wind gradually went astray. It was said that Li Yunru was like a hen crowing at dawn, presumptuously using her female body to seek power, angering the gods, which is why she was punished by the gods.

“We have been waiting in Jiangzuo for so many years and nothing has ever happened. How come such a thing happened as soon as she arrived? This must be a sign from heaven. Get out of the Governor’s Mansion and get out of Jiangzuo!”

"Get out of Jiangzuo!"

"A jinx!"

"Get out of Jiangzuo!"

The shouts grew louder and louder, and Li Yunru couldn't even get out of the door. As soon as she opened it a crack, those vegetable leaves were thrown over.

Judging from their posture, it seemed like they were determined to fight to the death.

"These people are utterly ungrateful! They've forgotten how much the young lady helped them a while back. Without her, they wouldn't have had the chance to stand outside and wail like that. They even called her a living bodhisattva back then, and it's only been a few days!"

"If I find out who spread this rumor, I'll smash their head in!"

The two maids who served her closely felt indignant on her behalf.

"I'll find someone to make an example of them and drive them away!"

As Song Ji was about to leave, Li Yunru stopped him, saying, "Can you drive them away for a day, two days, three days... a month, two months... or a year? Can you drive them all away and kill them all?"

"So we're just going to let them slander us like this!" Song Ji said through gritted teeth.

"These unruly people!"

He had long been aware of the evil in human nature, and for so many years he had not cared about anything. The reason he existed, the reason he was here, and the reason he did so many things was simply to wait for a hope to appear.

Yan Ning once said that only power could protect her, so even though she came here alone and endured countless assassination attempts and various traps, she never backed down, right up to this day...

He values ​​people more than his own life and will not tolerate anyone slandering, humiliating, or bullying him like this!

Li Yunru sat in the seat of honor, her head bowed and eyes slightly lowered. This matter had come so suddenly that she hadn't yet thought of a good solution. However, she knew one thing: while forceful suppression might be the fastest solution at the moment, it wasn't the best.

There are nearly 100,000 people in Jiangzuo. Are you suggesting we kill them one by one?

Can you kill them all?

You can't kill them all.

Even if you kill those people, you can't kill these voices.

...

Langya.

After hanging the five-colored rope and eating the five yellow foods, Cui Wan hung the sachet she had made herself on Wang Wu's belt and spoke auspicious words of blessing to everyone.

"May all your wishes and desires be fulfilled, my beloved."

Wang Wu grasped her hand, a satisfied look on his face, and burst into laughter, saying, "With my wife here, things are naturally like this."

He said, "I was right that day. My wife and I are kindred spirits and a perfect match!"

"What a pity for Changjun, I don't know how to handle this situation now?"

Cui Wan smiled, but her eyes held no trace of amusement, only a chilling coldness. "More than the end, I'm curious to know what he'll do when he goes back and sees Liyang's mangled remains. That would be quite interesting, wouldn't it? Quite interesting that his own people killed his wife, leaving her without a complete corpse..."

Cui Wan said, "I want to see if Yan San would dare to mess with the people of Jiangzuo for the sake of Liyang!"

His family numbered no more than a hundred people. He was supported by his family, and at most, he would have to shed his fine clothes and become a commoner for her. But these 100,000 people...

Between 100,000 citizens and Liyang, who should be chosen?

The two exchanged a glance and smiled knowingly.

That's so much fun!

It's only interesting when a gentleman of such high moral character makes such a choice!

...

Go to Beijing.

More than half a month has passed since the mine accident.

Upon receiving the news, Yan Ning disregarded everything else and asked Emperor Wucheng for leave to return to Jiangzuo.

Emperor Wucheng had always wanted to take that mine, but the late emperor had given it to someone who was not supported by the court and still held military power, so he was wary. Now that this incident had occurred, the person immediately sensed an opportunity. Hearing Yan Ning say this, he said, "This matter is no ordinary one. Now that the Crown Prince is over twelve years old, it is the time when he needs to be trained. Why don't we go with you and find out the truth!"

In the past, there were so many droughts and floods, and so many people were injured or killed, but no one cared. Now, a mine burying dozens of people has caused him such a reaction. His intentions are obvious to everyone.

Yan Ning refused, saying, "Jiangzuo is far from the capital. This matter is of great importance. Your subject dares not delay and will travel day and night. I am afraid that this will cause His Highness the Crown Prince some trouble."

How can a twelve-year-old child, who has been raised in a prestigious family since childhood, possibly embark on this path?

What if something happens on the way...

He had many concerns, but Emperor Wucheng was determined and said, "If my son can't even endure this little hardship, how can he be fit for a great responsibility in the future? You are a capable minister, and you should fulfill your duty to assist him. You should give him this opportunity."

Yan Ning: "..."

This is absolutely insane!

But it doesn't matter, it's not my child anyway!

Yan Ning didn't want to waste time talking to him here, so she agreed.

Two days later, the grand procession of the Crown Prince set off from the capital, but after only a short time outside the city, a fast horse took the lead and left the procession.

With so many people, including a pampered young master, who knows when we'll finally reach Jiangzuo!

Yan Ning is not a truly rule-abiding person who would obediently walk slowly with him.

By the time the young prince discovered it, Yan Ning was already a hundred miles away.

The man was so angry he was practically fuming. Sitting in the luxurious carriage, he slapped his thigh and shouted, "That Yan Sanlang is incredibly audacious! He's two-faced! When we get back, I'll have Father Emperor remove him from his post and strip him of his military power!"

The five or six beautiful concubines attending him kept flattering and praising him. The young prince was so flattered that he soon forgot about Yan Ning and only remembered the beauty in front of him!

He's almost at the age where he needs to choose a wife.

The emperor is a powerless and useless ruler. Even the empress dowager can overpower him, and his maternal uncle is even more so. The young crown prince doesn't care about any of that!

Not only is he useless, but he was also given an equally useless teacher who talks to him every day about some seemingly plausible but actually flawed principles, such as the emperor's rule and the people's livelihood. Haha!

If those things were really useful, how come he couldn't even hold onto his position as crown prince, and his Li family was wiped out!

Everything is illusory!

The wealth and glory before my eyes are real.

He wouldn't be so foolish as to wrong himself for those lowly people!

Having finally gotten a chance to leave the palace, he was determined to have a good time along the way.

...

Jiangzuo, official residence.

The calls from outside continued unabated and even grew stronger, with some people directly demanding that Song Ji hand her over.

"Offer sacrifices to Heaven to appease the wrath of the gods!"

"Offer sacrifices to Heaven to appease the wrath of the gods!"

What started as simply kicking Li Yunru out of Jiangzuo has now escalated to taking her life. Some even say that her origins are unclear, and perhaps she used some means to harm Yan Ning, which is why she came to Jiangzuo to act arrogantly!

"no!"

Song Ji slammed his fist on the table and stood up, saying, "We have to kill them all, even if we can't kill them all!"

He wanted to make an example of someone to deter others and make them back down!

Li Yunru sat there, holding a cup in her hand, her gaze sweeping calmly over the people sitting below. Apart from Song Ji firmly standing up for her, the others remained silent, and some even agreed with the voices outside.

However, he himself certainly wouldn't want to be the one to stick his neck out.

"What do you all think?" Li Yunru asked directly. "Do you also feel that I am unworthy of sitting in this position, and that everything that has happened recently is because of me?"

Unexpectedly, Li Yunru was so direct, and they all lowered their heads.

They dare not.

Who is the governor? The fact that he can hand over the tiger tally to someone represents trust. The person trusts the woman in front of him, and many of the things she has done recently have indeed proven to be correct.

But the rumors are so rampant...

In fact, if they weren't afraid of the governor, they would have taken action long ago and handed the man over to appease public anger.

They will do it, and if it really comes to that, even Song Ji, the appointed strategist, will be unable to stop them!

How could a civil official like him possibly stand against a thousand troops?

Handing her over is the quickest and best solution, but no one has said it.

"It seems like everyone works together very well!"

Li Yunru stood up, walked to her seat, and passed by each of the generals. These were all generals with military ranks and commanding thousands of troops. At this moment, they all tacitly agreed that letting a young woman go out was the best solution.

Even if they know it's wrong.

But how can one person compare to the entire Jiangzuo region?

She has already aroused public anger. If they really go out and make an example of her, it may backfire!

Seeing this, Song Ji cursed, "Cowards!"

"A despicable, incompetent coward!"

He was indignant and said, "Today, the people say we should hand over a young woman, and we disregard the truth, the facts, and the life of a young woman to appease their grievances. When it comes to our turn in the future, shouldn't we hand you all over one by one?"

"It's one thing for those people to be ignorant, but are you all blind as well? If so, I really doubt whether you are capable enough to stand in this position!"

"What do you mean!"

"We all fought our way up from battle to battle. When we were risking our lives for Jiangzuo and for the Great Jin, you were still nowhere to be found! You're just standing here because of your looks and connections with the governor. What right do you have to say we're not worthy?"

"Exactly! You are the last person here who has the right to say that!"

In an army of tens of thousands, there are bound to be frictions and conflicts. If they are minor, they are not a big deal and will pass. But now that things have escalated to this point, everyone has become emotional and is taking this opportunity to express their thoughts that they have been keeping hidden in their hearts.

Li Yunru frowned as she looked at the chaotic scene.

She felt like she had been tricked.

But... what should we do?

She doesn't really have many ideas right now, but... maybe she could try stirring the water up a bit more!

After the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.

The gates of the official residence were opened, and the crowd that had been waiting at the gate was about to rush forward when a group of people came out, brandishing knives and guns and cursing. They didn't recognize who they were, but they recognized their clothes and weapons.

My initial intention to go up was temporarily put aside, and I decided to just observe the situation.

After all... well, it's just a job to earn a little money, there's no need to go against these soldiers and risk your life.

They stood there motionless.

Seeing dozens of people hurling insults and fighting, on the verge of killing someone, someone stepped forward to mediate: "Everyone, calm down, calm down!" Before the words were even finished, the tip of a long spear was pressed against the man's neck, just an inch away...