Chapter 350 Return to Guancheng
Mr. Xu's breathing stopped!
One percent, at least ten thousand taels!
With my annual salary of one thousand taels, I would have to go without food and drink for a hundred years to save up that much!
General Xu was moved and immediately sent people to block the city gate and strictly check every corner of Jicheng.
Upon hearing this, Master Wan also collapsed to the ground.
Before Mrs. Ming could make any arrangements, she was kidnapped by thieves.
But who is so well-trained that he can rob money next to the general's mansion?
Obviously, General Xu also thought of this, and his expression suddenly changed.
"I have something important to attend to, so I'll take my leave now! If I have any news, I'll send someone to inform you two immediately!"
After saying this, he left in a hurry as if he was going to be reincarnated.
The crowd gradually dispersed. Master Wan came over tremblingly and asked in a low voice, "This matter really has nothing to do with you?"
Zhu Mingqing shook his head helplessly: "Let's wait for news from Master Wan."
But before we could hear the news that the goods had been found, a burst of angry roars came from next door in a moment.
"Go find him for me, and bring the thief to justice!"
Mr. Xu fainted from anger.
The general government office was also in chaos, and a serious atmosphere began to permeate the entire Jicheng.
After Master Wan inquired about this, his face was dazed. He looked at Madam Ming and muttered, "The General's Mansion has also suffered!"
Zhu Mingqing sighed deeply. "Those people even dared to rob the General's Mansion without being discovered. This shows how powerful they are. Master Wan, we should hurry back to the capital. Losing some money is a small matter, but if we lose our lives..."
Master Wan shuddered.
Some people really want both money and life!
He immediately made up his mind: "Let's go back in the afternoon. I'm hiring an escort agency, and no one can be left behind!"
Seeing that he was indeed frightened, Zhu Mingqing comforted him, "My people are already waiting outside Jicheng. We will definitely be able to return to the capital city safely!"
In the afternoon, the group said goodbye to General Xu.
At this time, Xu Zongzhen was in no mood to pay attention to them. Although ten thousand taels of silver was not a small amount, it was the wealth he had worked hard to save for half his life, and that was the bulk of it!
So, Zhu Mingqing and his men successfully left Jicheng. After reuniting with his own people, they rode at full speed towards the provincial capital.
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Three hours after leaving Jicheng, more and more people appeared on the road, most of them were heading towards the provincial capital with their families.
"Old Fan?"
Zhu Mingqing asked.
Old Fan, who was driving the carriage, knew what his master was asking, so he told her what had happened after she left.
Everything went smoothly in Guancheng, but the number of refugees also increased.
Because of the recent dry weather, there has been almost no rain, and the crops planted in the spring have gradually died.
Without food, these people had no choice but to flee.
Guancheng actually suffered the same fate. The water level dropped, and if the crops were not drought-resistant, large areas of crops would have died from drought.
Prefect Wang was very knowledgeable about agriculture and responded promptly. He no longer allowed Guancheng to sell large quantities of grain to the outside world, and at the same time he bought a large amount of low-priced grain from other regions.
Here, thanks to the timely promotion of sweet potato seedlings, the situation of the people in Guancheng is relatively stable.
Zhu Mingqing didn't expect that the weather would change so erratically in just two months.
"But ma'am, don't worry. The situation in Youzhou is better. It's close to Tianfeng Mountain, where there is snow that never melts all year round. There won't be any major problems in the short term!" Old Fan said slowly.
Zhu Mingqing doesn't think this is a short-term problem. Even if Youzhou is temporarily fine, what about other states?
Natural disasters and man-made disasters have always been together, and Youzhou cannot be immune!
It was noon three days later when the group returned to Guancheng.
The sun is high in the sky, scorching hot.
It is actually a bit hotter than summer, and it is only early April.
Mr. Wan wiped the sweat from his forehead and hurried back to the provincial capital, so he did not stay in Guancheng for long.
"Madam Ming, I'll take my leave now!"
Zhu Mingqing nodded slightly. She would find a suitable opportunity to make up for Master Wan’s loss this time, but not now.
After Master Wan left, Luo Huai, who was still waiting in the carriage, slowly opened the door. His handsome face was filled with a smile as he stepped forward. "Mother, Third Brother, you are finally back!"
"Second brother!" Luo Xiao also excitedly stepped forward and hugged the other party.
Luo Huai patted his back and said, "Not bad, you haven't lost weight!"
Zhu Mingqing nodded slightly: "Go back home first."
Luo Huai let go of Luo Xiao and whispered in her ear, "Father is here too, he's in the carriage."
Zhu Mingqing was startled and looked forward. Sure enough, a corner of the car curtain was slightly lifted, revealing a familiar profile.
Luo Xiao just happened to have a lot of things to say to his second brother, so in the end the two of them got on the carriage directly, and Zhu Mingqing also went to the carriage where Luo Tingshan was.
The group returned to the city.
Inside the carriage, Luo Tingshan was wearing a dark blue robe. His temperament was still cold, but there was a hint of gentleness on his face.
The moment he saw Zhu Mingqing, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly: "Long time no see!"
Perhaps because they hadn't seen each other for a long time, Zhu Mingqing felt a little strange. She smiled faintly and nodded, then her eyes fell on the other person's legs: "Are you... feeling better?"
It's no wonder she asked that. Luo Tingshan really looked more energetic than before, and he had gained weight.
Luo Tingshan tapped the seat next to him with his bony fingers: "Come and sit!"
Zhu Mingqing was seen sitting at the door of the carriage, one meter away from Luo Tingshan.
There were only two of them in the carriage, and it was difficult for them to talk.
Zhu Mingqing took a step forward, found a comfortable position, leaned on the carriage, and prepared to inquire about the recent situation in Guancheng.
But Luo Tingshan glanced at the subtle dark circles under her eyes and said, "You need to rest."
Zhu Mingqing was speechless. She was always used to taking the initiative. Knowing that the situation in Guancheng might not be peaceful, she did not care about her physical fatigue after returning. She just wanted to understand the situation as soon as possible.
I didn't expect to be discovered by the other party.
"I……"
She had just opened her mouth when Luo Tingshan said, "Everything is fine in Guancheng. I don't think you are someone who values external affairs over your own health!"
What she showed was either making money or raising children, but he guessed that there was a reason for both.
And there is not a moment left now.
Furthermore, even without this reason, Zhu Mingqing now still knows how to enjoy life.
Food, clothing, and even things that can satisfy her spiritual needs, such as saving children...
During this period, Luo Tingshan had a more detailed understanding of Zhu Mingqing.
Zhu Mingqing is naturally not someone who would let herself be wronged. Anyway, with Luo Tingshan and Luo Huai around, she really doesn't have to worry too much.
But there is one thing that needs to be prepared in advance.
"Tell Luo Huai to prepare a place around the mine. I want to accommodate three to four hundred people."
"Okay!" Luo Tingshan agreed readily.
Then, Zhu Mingqing quickly closed his eyes and fell asleep.
Although she was asleep, her consciousness quickly ran into the fairy palace. She first slept soundly in the wooden building, and then went to see the people who had already woken up. After confirming that there was nothing unusual, she prepared to go and confiscate the property of Mr. Xu!
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