"My God, I really didn't expect that person to be the Fifth Prince. Do I owe him a favor now?" Cao Zhi said with a mournful face, hugging his wife's waist.

Shen Qingyu patted his back, "Our Shen family owes him a favor."

"Sigh, the fact that he was able to help us at that time shows that the Fifth Prince is not a bad person at heart."

"But how do you know he didn't do it on purpose?"

"If that's the case, then the Fifth Prince is far too cunning." Cao Zhi, looking like he was saying, "I'm scared, I need comforting," snuggled into his wife's arms, feeling extremely happy.

Oh, it's so good to be married. Even in the dead of winter, you have someone to hug and keep you warm.

"I have a day off tomorrow, so I'll go to the Tzu Chi Foundation with you."

Since Shen Qingyu got married, her job at the Tzu Chi Foundation has become teaching. As long as she finishes her lectures, she can go home.

With Mrs. Lu and others there, the Tzu Chi Foundation has recruited more people this year. Many homeless women choose to stay at the Tzu Chi Foundation because, although the wages are not high, they have a place to live and a hot meal.

Therefore, Shen Qingyu's burden has been greatly reduced.

"Okay, if you go, you can cover my classes so I can have an easier time." Shen Qingyu grabbed some volunteers, deciding to give herself a rest.

The next day, the two went to the Tzu Chi Foundation. Madam Lu got up early in the morning and led the children in practicing Tai Chi on the playground to exercise. After exercising, they had breakfast together.

Breakfast consisted of a bowl of thin porridge and an egg pancake, which everyone ate cleanly.

After finishing their meal, they each took their books and went to the classroom.

After the children went to class, Madam Lu and her maids made clothes for them. She had a very fulfilling day.

Cao Zhi went to substitute for Shen Qingyu's lessons, and Shen Qingyu chatted with Madam Lu about everyday matters.

Just then, an old woman rushed in from outside.

"Madam! Madam! Something's happened!"

Madam Lu quickly put down her needlework. "What's wrong?"

"There's a car outside, and a lot of children were just thrown out of it!"

Madam Lu frowned. This wasn't the first time something like this had happened. It had occurred once since she arrived. The director of the Tzu Chi Foundation took in all the children, but within half a month, most of them had run away.

She asked the bureau chief to send someone to look for them and then report it to the authorities. But the bureau chief said she didn't understand; those children just missed home, that's why they ran away.

Those children were only four or five years old. They were obviously kidnapped. They didn't even remember anything. How could they possibly know where their home was?

She asked the bureau chief to report it to the authorities, but the bureau chief said it was useless; similar incidents had happened many times before, and in the end, nothing was ever done.

"Qingyu, I have a bad feeling about this."

Shen Qingyu patted Madam Lu on the shoulder and said, "Let's settle these children first, and we'll talk about the rest later."

Madam Lu could only nod and go to see the children.

Most of the children were terrified and huddled together in a small ball. Most of them had fevers and were unconscious.

Madam Lu immediately had a doctor invited over, and the entire Tzu Chi Foundation was filled with the smell of medicine.

After class, the bewildered children stood under the eaves.

"Are we going to have a younger brother or sister again?" a child asked Cao Zhi curiously.

"Isn't it good to have younger siblings?" Cao Zhi asked with a smile.

“No.” The child looked dejected. “I wish my younger brothers and sisters could have their own homes instead of coming here.”

Cao Zhi's heart was struck by the child's words, and a bittersweet feeling welled up inside him.

"You must believe that these younger brothers and sisters will find their own home."

The child shook his head. "They say the same thing every year, but every year the younger brothers and sisters who come here can't find their families."

Cao Zhi was surprised to hear this.

"Why? Won't the officials help you find your parents?"

The child shook his head. "The officials said they could only help find the children if we found their parents here. No one is looking for them, and they don't know how to find our parents."

Upon hearing this, a surge of anger welled up inside Cao Zhi. He hadn't expected these officials to operate in such a manner!

Do they know that because of them, these children have been waiting year after year?

Cao Zhi touched the child's head with his large hand, his throat choked with emotion.

He wanted to say that he would help them, but he didn't have the ability to do so.

To help these children find their families, he needs immense influence and financial resources. He needs to ensure that information about these children is shared with all parts of Dachen.

He is not capable of doing that right now...

Cao Zhi suddenly felt that his life had been extremely smooth until now, and only now did he feel a sense of frustration. He also suddenly realized what he could do as an official.

He wants to help these children find their homes!

The new children were placed in a new house. These children all had marks on their bodies from being beaten, so they were very afraid of people. The food given to them would be snatched up in an instant.

Mrs. Lu was heartbroken to see the child like this. She scolded the traffickers while wiping away her tears.

Shen Qingyu also fell silent. What should have been a relaxing day turned into an exceptionally heavy one.

On the day Shen Qingyu was off work, Song Yaozhu invited her to the theater for tea, but she looked worried. Song Yaozhu asked her why, and after hearing the reason, Song Yaozhu also fell silent.

The trade of kidnapping seems to be impossible to eradicate in any dynasty.

After a long silence in the private room, Shen Qingyu said apologetically, "It's all my fault, I made you feel bad too."

"What's upsetting is those human traffickers, what does it have to do with you?" Song Yaozhu took a breath. "To put it bluntly, it's the Ministry of Revenue that's not doing its job properly."

It's not just the Ministry of Revenue; if the city gate guards could properly secure the city gates and conduct thorough checks, those kidnappers might be caught red-handed.

The problem lies in the inadequacy of various procedures; there are too many people holding positions without fulfilling their duties.

Da Chen needs a leader with an iron fist and a shrewd and decisive decision-maker.

However, none of Yuwen Wuji's sons met her requirements.

Song Yaozhu comforted Shen Qingyu for a few words, and the two returned to their respective residences.

Song Yaozhu told Xie Liwei about this, and Xie Liwei patted her forehead. "Things have to be done one by one. Look how well you've done! You've already removed the biggest cancer in the Ministry of Revenue, and things will only get better from here on out. I'll talk to Liu Jiaci about this, and I'm sure he'll come up with a plan."

Song Yaozhu was filled with worries. "In the past, I might have only felt sorry for these children. But now, I feel sorry for those mothers too."

After losing one child, they have to raise another, and then live every day in fear of possibly losing that child as well.

"I just felt that my abilities were too limited, and the task was too big."

Xie Liwei squeezed her hand tightly, "Many hands make light work. You have to believe that everything is accomplished little by little."

Song Yaozhu nodded and opened her arms to hug Xie Liwei tightly.

It feels so good to have someone who understands you and works hard with you.