Chapter 94 There are still outsiders

Having gotten rid of a cancer that was always oozing pus, Shen Ning was in a good mood. She had originally wanted to make some good arrangements so that the whole family could have a relaxing Mid-Autumn Festival in the future.

But things went against our wishes and things started to get uneasy outside.

More and more refugees are gathering in Xinzhou. In recent days, the number of refugees outside Pingning County has also increased.

I don’t know if Cao Manlou was irritated by being cuckolded, but he became very angry and issued a strict order not to allow any refugees to enter the city.

Now, those refugees are wandering outside the city, trying to find a way to survive.

Chen Ning had seen those refugees when she left the city for the village the day before yesterday. Many of them were pale and thin, and looked dusty. They were looking for a way to make a living with their families, including many children.

She was willing to save people, but she didn't have the ability to save so many refugees. If she was not careful, it would likely cause a big mess.

If County Magistrate Cao, the parent official, is willing to do something, whether it is disaster relief or resettlement of refugees, Shen Ning is willing to help with money and effort.

But Cao Manlou did not move. She had not yet received the title of Lady of the Countryside. If she acted recklessly, she would be courting death.

But several of the farms were outside the city, so there was no other way. Chen Ning asked Yuan Yue, Zhao Tong and others to recruit a group of guards in the city with a large sum of money, including many veterans who had been on the battlefield, and planned to send those guards to the farms outside the city.

She was afraid that the refugees would rush into the village out of hunger.

There has been no food on the farm these days.

At the same time, she and Su Lianyi decided to hire a boat to buy food... There were more and more refugees outside the city, and if they couldn't be controlled, the entire Pingning County would be in danger.

It’s better to prepare early.

Early that morning, after giving Xu Zhiyi acupuncture as usual, Chen Ning prepared to leave the city early to deliver the guards along with the newly made swords, arrows and other weapons to the manor.

She also wanted to see the situation with her own eyes. If the situation was really bad, she would have to stop all work on the farm.

The safety of those workers is what matters.

The day before, Chen Ning had asked the manager to suspend work on the farm, but the workers were unwilling to do so.

Shen Ning also understood that behind those workers were families waiting for food. If they lost their jobs, it would be okay in the short term, but after a long time, they might become refugees.

All I can say is that the people have it hard.

Xu Zhiyi was obviously aware of the situation outside. After the acupuncture and Shen Ning's examination of his fundus, Mr. Xu Sanye wiped the corners of his eyes with a silk handkerchief and asked casually, "I heard that Manager Shen has recruited a new group of guards."

Shen Ning hummed: "There are too many refugees outside the city, we must always be prepared."

Xu Zhiyi sneered: "Cao Manlou is such a fool. He thinks he can rest easy just by keeping people out."

Shen Ning didn't want to say too much to this person, so she pretended not to hear and didn't respond.

Xu Zhiyi refused: "I'm talking to you...why don't you say a word?"

Shen Ning: “Squeak.”

Xu Zhiyi laughed in anger. He said slowly, "You haven't even received the imperial edict to confer the title of Xiangjun yet. You haven't even crossed the river yet, and you're already thinking of demolishing the bridge?"

Shen Ning raised her head quickly: "I've heard that Master Xu San never breaks his promise."

Xu Zhiyi snorted and laughed: "Who knows, you may become the precedent..."

Shen Ning gritted her teeth secretly, but in the end she didn't dare to take the risk of provoking him again.

Seeing that the man had become obedient, Xu Zhiyi nodded in satisfaction: "You still want to leave the city, right?"

Those guards, Chen Ning, would definitely have to check it out in person before they could feel at ease.

Shen Ning hummed: "Yes, Third Master."

Still perfunctory, but very respectful.

Xu Zhiyi didn't bother to argue with her and said directly: "Whenever you go, I will go out of the city with you to take a look."

"This... There are too many refugees outside the city now, I'm afraid it's not safe. Third Master is of noble status, why take this risk?" Shen Ning advised him.

"Don't talk nonsense, I'm not discussing this with you."

Xu Zhiyi sneered, "Stop showing your insincere concern and just tell me when you're leaving."

Shen Ning had no choice but to say, "Today."

"Okay, let's go. I'll accompany you out of the city."

Chen Ning didn't want to be with him at all, but she couldn't refuse him, so she could only pinch her nose and force a smile. As a result, when she went out, she ran into Xu Ying who was waiting for her, and was given a lot of resentful glares by Xu Ying.

Originally, Shen Ning didn't want to pay attention, but Xu Ying's look was too annoying. Seeing her eyes scanning herself and Xu Zhiyi, Shen Ning sneered secretly and said in a deliberately pinched voice: "Third Master, are we going to sit separately later, or take the same car?"

Xu Zhiyi looked up at her, then revealed a doting smile and grabbed her wrist directly: "You and I are going out, so of course we have to ride together."

Shen Ning didn't expect that this slutty fox would actually take action directly. She gritted her teeth and exerted force secretly, but failed to break free. So she put on a smile and glared at him with gritted teeth.

But Xu Zhiyi didn't care at all, and still said lovingly: "Don't make trouble, be good, there are outsiders here."

Outsider Xu Ying: ...?

Shen Ning laughed on the surface, but was very happy in her heart.

When she got outside the gate, Shen Ning realized that she didn't see Xu Zhiyi's extremely luxurious carriage.

She asked, "Where is Mr. San's car?"

"Didn't I just tell you that you and I will ride together?" Xu Zhiyi said slowly.

Without waiting for Shen Ning to refuse, he said leisurely: "My car is too eye-catching, and there are refugees outside the city, which is inconvenient... You don't really think that I am interested in you, do you?"

Xu Zhiyi's face was filled with disbelief: "How much of a fool must one be to have such thoughts?"

Shen Ning wanted to slap him twice in the face, but she snorted with a fake smile: "I still know my own limitations, Third Master, please don't worry."

Xu Zhiyi looked relieved: "That's good."

He sighed, "There's nothing I can do. There are so many women who throw themselves at me the moment they see me... This damn charm has nowhere to go!"

Shen Ning: ...

I really want to beat him to death, endure!

As a result, Xu Zhiyi got in the car and started again.

"What a shabby little car you have. If someone didn't know you, they'd think you were going to flee. You said you made so much money, but you're just sitting there doing nothing. You're so stingy."

Chen Ning: Haha.

Xu Zhiyi raised his eyebrows: "Speak up, stop smiling so sarcastically."

Shen Ning smiled wryly: "We ordinary people are too ostentatious and easily get into trouble. Naturally, we can't compare to the grand ceremony of your trip, Third Master."

"That's true."

Xu Zhiyi nodded.

Shen Ning hinted, "After you become a Xiangjun, you can get a better car. By then, if you are lucky enough to pick up the Third Master, he will be able to sit more comfortably."

This time it was Xu Zhiyi who laughed. He glanced at Chen Ning and said, "Don't play tricks on me. When I'm happy, you might even get the title of Xiangjun."

Shen Ning was furious: "When I gave the Third Master the prescription, I was very straightforward."

Xu Zhiyi said, "So?"

Shen Ning: ...

How can there be such a disgusting person?

I really want to beat him to death, I can’t hold it back anymore!