Chapter 254: The Handsome Man is Wronged
When Liang Jingyao was about to reach the destination, he blindfolded Lin Xiaoyue and said gently, "Just be patient, you'll be able to see it soon!"
"Yeah." Lin Xiaoyue's heart was beating like a deer. This was the only way to get to Yangming Mountain. The mountain was guarded by the Silver Slash Guards. Ordinary people could not go up to Yangming Mountain, so apart from wild beasts, what else could be on the mountain now?
After walking for about a cup of tea, Liang Jingyao finally stopped and said, "Yue'er, we're here."
Lin Xiaoyue also stopped. Because she couldn't see, she could only rely on her ears and nose to analyze the surrounding environment.
This place is filled with the sounds of birdsong, the gurgling of streams, and the delicate fragrance of bamboo. Could it be that Brother Liang has taken me back to the valley? What surprises could there be here? Why did Brother Liang blindfold me?
"Okay, then can I untie the silk scarf?" Lin Xiaoyue couldn't wait to reach out and untie the knot behind her head.
Liang Jingyao blocked Lin Xiaoyue's hand and said, "Let me do it. Just open your eyes and look."
Soon, the silk handkerchief in front of Lin Xiaoyue's eyes was gently removed, and rows of courtyards appeared in front of her. Each courtyard was about the same size. Smoke was rising from some of the courtyards, and children gathered in groups to play, as if they had regarded this place as their home.
"The houses for the refugees have been built? It's really too fast. Is there anyone who doesn't want to live here?" Lin Xiaoyue asked happily.
Liang Jingyao held Lin Xiaoyue's hand and continued walking forward, introducing: "When I told these refugees about your idea, almost no one was unwilling to stay here, so building houses went smoothly. We found several relatively flat places on the mountain and built courtyards similar to this one. What do you think?"
Lin Xiaoyue walked through a series of tofu-like courtyards. The courtyards were simple, with three wooden houses side by side and an independent kitchen. It was really good for these displaced people.
"The houses are well built. They're lucky to have met you, Brother Liang! The climate in Yangmingshan is comfortable, without the strong sandstorms like those in the northwest. I expected them to stay. By the way, have their rations been distributed? We need to prepare seeds for the spring planting in advance. The first year will be difficult, but if we can grow some food, even if the yield is a little, it will be a success."
Liang Jingyao agreed and said, "Yes, I plan to exempt families who join the army from paying grain for five years. I will also exempt orphans and widows from paying grain for five years. This can be considered a subsidy."
Lin Xiaoyue then asked, "Five years has almost passed. What about Matou Town? I think after the spring, even if you don't go there yourself, you should arrange for someone to take a look. We must seize that place before Emperor Liang finds out!"
Liang Jingyao replied, "I plan to send Amian and Jinheng over for this matter. The Gu family is strong in both economic strength and personal connections, and Jinheng is the best at making money here. If they work together, things will be much easier. But they are both trapped in the capital and can't leave, so we can only wait. But don't worry, the Yumu Kingdom has been causing trouble in the capital because of the death of Queen Pearl. Emperor Liang has put so much energy into the far northwest."
Lin Xiaoyue thought about it and it made sense. Emperor Liang even recalled Grand Tutor Zhao's army and decided not to fight with Big Brother Liang for the time being. This showed how much trouble those people from Yumu Country who stayed in the capital were causing!
"By the way, is King Yu still here? How long will it take for his army to reach Dongdan?" Lin Xiaoyue asked curiously.
Liang Jingyao estimated and said, "The discord has lasted too long. It will definitely be over in three days. Yu Feiyu will leave for Dongdan early tomorrow morning, and they will attack from Dongdan by then."
Lin Xiaoyue felt a surge of excitement when she thought of Emperor Liang sitting on the dragon throne, "What about us? Shall we go to Dongdan to watch the battle?"
Liang Jingyao couldn't help but teased, "You're not here to watch the battle, you're here to watch the excitement! But we can't go over there. Although Emperor Liang will concentrate his forces to attack Yu Feiyu and the others, we have to be on guard. What if Emperor Liang gets carried away and suddenly turns his guns on us? If we're not there, all our efforts will be in vain."
Lin Xiaoyue frowned. If Emperor Liang got carried away, he would lose at most one or two cities. However, a surprise attack on Yangming Town might turn all of Brother Liang's efforts into ashes! If he could take one or two cities and relieve Emperor Liang's worries, he might not refuse to do so!
"Brother Liang, you are right! I have been too relaxed recently and didn't think too much about it." Lin Xiaoyue said with some fear.
Liang Jingyao pinched Lin Xiaoyue's palm with heartache. When he held Yue'er's hand for the first time, her hand was very delicate and there was no callus on her palm. Later, there were more and more things to do, and Yue'er always thought about him in everything and cooked for him by herself. In a few months, thin calluses grew on her palm!
Alas, I have always said that I would give Yue'er the best life and let her become the most noble woman in the future. But now I let her suffer with me every day and worry about me every day. I have not done what I said!
"I wish you were idle every day, otherwise the promise I made to you would be a piece of waste paper! Yue'er, before, my people hadn't all arrived yet, but now I have so many people, I definitely won't let you work as hard as before. I've also sent a lot of people to help Yunyun, so she won't have to work too hard. So just eat whatever you want, and tell me where you want to go, and I'll go with you. Rest when you're tired. I just want you to be happy!"
Lin Xiaoyue looked up and met Liang Jingyao's sincere eyes. Lin Xiaoyue was distracted for a moment. If she hadn't had enough willpower, she would have almost fallen into it!
"Thank you! I should go back now. I remember that I still need some paper and paint to draw illustrations. I'll go to the street to buy some first." Lin Xiaoyue scratched his head and said with a smile.
Liang Jingyao was disappointed for a moment. He had confessed so many times, but Lin Xiaoyue had never really responded to him. Was it because he hadn't shown enough? Or was there something he hadn't done well?
He couldn't help but hold onto Lin Xiaoyue, who was about to leave. With his brows drooping, he asked with a look of grievance, "Why?"
Lin Xiaoyue had never seen Liang Jingyao like this before, and her heart suddenly skipped a beat. At that moment, she seemed like a bad guy who made such a handsome man with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes so sad and aggrieved!
But what happened to Brother Liang?
"Why?" Lin Xiaoyue asked with innocent eyes, puzzled.
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