Dansuo's face showed a hint of worry: "If I leave, these villagers will also be driven away. They will be displaced, some will starve to death, and some will be killed."
Qiao Lian'er fell silent.
Dansuo looked at her and said, "Miss Water, do you think I'm stupid?"
"Not really, it's just that such righteousness is very rare, because it makes you willing to give up a life of wealth and comfort, a life that people here desperately seek but cannot obtain."
“It’s not that I helped them that they are so kind to me. We lost our parents at a young age, and it was the villagers who helped us and allowed us to survive. That’s why I’m willing to do things for them. Otherwise, I would have thought more about Xida, who needs her brother by her side.”
But Suo pointed to the corner of the wall: "Those eggs, that meat that we can't eat even once a year, that carefully selected rice, that medicinal wine, and those herbs were all brought by the villagers this morning. They didn't abandon me in my condition, and I won't abandon them either."
He gazed at the sky, seemingly with some emotion: "Don't be fooled by the fact that those warlords and soldiers are as fierce as wolves and tigers. In reality, this is not the true nature of the people of Puchen. The people here are just as simple and honest, only wanting to live a peaceful life. But they have fallen into this situation, having to risk their lives every day to grab a bite to eat. How pitiful and innocent they are."
"Sometimes I wish all these warlords were dead, so we could have a peaceful place again."
He coughed as he spoke, his face turning red from holding it in.
Qiao Lian'er said, "Brother Dan Suo, if you want to stay, then stay. Xida will leave with us. Don't worry, she won't suffer any grievances when she gets to the capital. I will let her receive an education in Han culture and she will be completely transformed in the future."
Danso listened with a relieved expression: "Then I'll have to trouble you."
He hadn't dared to make such a request before, but now that he had the ruby, he could finally make arrangements for his sister.
"As for this place, I'll take over some hilltops, and I'll have my own people there. They'll also look after you," Qiao Lian'er continued.
But Suo was surprised: "Miss Shui, are you really going to stay here and explore this mountain? Aren't you worried at all? No matter if the mountain you're looking for has a mine or not, they won't let you off easy in the future."
After all, being able to take over a mountain and become a mine owner already constitutes a force, and there will inevitably be clashes and confrontations with other forces.
Qiao Lian'er curled her lips into a smile: "I'm afraid I'm the one who's making things difficult for them."
But Suo glanced at Pei Shijiu again. This young master Bai had been following Miss Shui around, and it seemed that his feelings for her were not simple.
But upon hearing what the Water Girl said, he felt no worry at all; instead, he felt relaxed and filled with a sense of certainty.
But Suo had a feeling that he might have underestimated the Water Girl.
Thinking back to last night, when the ruby was secretly replaced, he couldn't help but feel a deep sense of awe.
The Water Maiden truly possesses miraculous abilities. She must have brought many skilled people with her, yet no one noticed. This is truly remarkable.
Moreover, she went to Uncle Yin's place and nothing happened to her; she escaped unscathed, and Uncle Yin has not made things difficult for her since.
But Suo had a premonition that perhaps in the future, Miss Shui would get rid of Uncle Yin and the others, restoring peace and tranquility to this place.
She also felt that he was being a bit naive. He must have suffered greatly over the years and was unable to achieve it himself, so he had no choice but to place his hopes on the Water Girl.
Because our family has been rooted here for generations, how could we possibly shake their position? Let Shui girl mine if she wants to; I hope she finds a good mine and that everything goes well for her.
Although Xida was outside, her ears were very sharp, and she heard everything that was being said inside.
The ruby is still there, but it was replaced by the Water Maiden; it was worth three million taels.
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