Chapter 418 Return to the Imperial City
Jun Moye immediately agreed.
"This law should be implemented throughout the city as a warning to others. However, madam, merchants are meant to make money, so prices should be set within a certain range."
Su Hanchu nodded upon hearing this.
"That's true. No matter where you are, order and law must reach a balance. So, in years of natural disasters, prices must not exceed double the market price. Those who exceed this will be punished by law."
Suhe County.
Ping'er and Tao Zhiwen also arrived with a convoy transporting food.
The victims couldn't help but burst into tears as they looked at the truckloads of food.
"The food from the City Lord's Mansion has really arrived."
"Yeah, I didn't expect that the second young lady said two days would be two days."
"The city lord is so kind. The food arrived so quickly. It shows how much the city lord cares about us ordinary people."
"Yes, I also experienced a natural disaster when I was a child. The court didn't care at all. The officials at the top protected each other, and we people below starved to death or fled. At that time, my family also took me to escape the famine and finally came to Baise City. I didn't expect to meet such a wise leader in my lifetime. God bless me."
Ping'er saw that although the victims' clothes were a little dirty, there was still some luster in their eyes, and she realized that Ruan Yanluo and Jiang Lou had done a good job in comforting them.
"My fellow villagers, I am Ping'er, the City Lord's personal maid. The man next to me is Tao Zhiwen, the personal guard of Young Master Jun. When the City Lord heard about the disaster in Suhe, he was very worried about everyone's safety and food security, so he immediately ordered us to deliver food. The Second Miss and Master Jiang also came ahead to bring you the good news. We hope we arrived in time and did not cause you too much suffering."
As soon as Ping'er finished speaking, the victims spoke up one after another.
"It's not too late, Miss Ping'er. The Second Miss and Lord Jiang have already given us a full meal. Now the City Lord has sent us so much food. We really don't know how to thank him."
"Miss, we lowly people cannot see the City Lord. Miss Ping'er must tell the City Lord on our behalf that we are forever grateful to him. We will always remember this life-saving grace in our hearts. If the City Lord needs us to do anything in the future, we will obey your orders."
Someone even spoke up.
"Everyone, let's kowtow to the City Lord."
Everyone knelt down and kowtowed in the direction of the City Lord's Mansion.
Ruan Yanluo hurriedly went to help the man with Ping'er and others.
"All of you, get up. The City Lord cares about every citizen of Baise City. From now on, you just need to abide by the laws of Baise City and live a good life with your family. The City Lord will be pleased."
As food was distributed, Jiang Lou also assisted County Magistrate Yang in leading the victims to rebuild their homes.
Ruan Yanluo and Ping'er also encouraged people from nearby towns to go to the flood-stricken villages to help, advocating that when one side is in trouble, all sides will come to its aid.
No one can predict when they will encounter natural disasters or man-made disasters. Under the lobbying of Ruan Yanluo and Ping'er, countless people soon went to the disaster-stricken villages to help rebuild their homes.
With everyone's joint efforts, houses for the victims began to be built day by day.
In the Tianyuan Imperial City.
Qianjia Study.
Gundam saluted Qian Zexi in a dusty manner.
"grown ups."
Qian Zexi glanced at him.
"You've been gone for so long, but have you found any useful information?"
Gundam continued to bow.
"I've found out that all the people from the Jun and Su families have moved to Baise City. And, sir, Jun Moye made great contributions in the establishment of the Northwest War. The local people praised him endlessly, and some people even discussed their great achievements. Baise City has changed a lot now. The bandits outside have almost disappeared. There are no more bandits robbing passing caravans.
I personally visited Baise City. The city wasn't as chaotic as the legends said it was, but rather prosperous. Aside from the buildings being slightly inferior to the Imperial City, everything else was comparable. Everyone in Baise City respectfully addressed Jun Moye as "Young Master Jun." It was said that he was the husband of the City Lord.
Qian Zexi frowned after hearing this.
"The husband of the Lord of Baise City? Isn't the Lord of Baise City Ruan Yifeng?"
Gundam bowed.
"It is said that on New Year's Eve, the old Lord of Baise City, Ruan Yifeng, passed the throne to his eldest daughter. It is said that the eldest daughter was found last year."
Qian Zexi felt a little confused after hearing this. If he remembered correctly, Jun Moye had a wife. But then again, men usually have three wives and four concubines, so it is not uncommon for them to marry another one in order to climb to a higher position.
"You go down and rest first."
Gundam bowed upon hearing this.
"yes."
Qian Zexi pondered for a moment. This was no small matter. How could such a coincidence happen? Baise City had been in chaos for so many years, and it was just a place where all kinds of people came and went.
How come after Jun Moye went there, the city became prosperous? Something big must have happened.
"Come here, prepare the carriage, I want to go to the palace."
In the palace.
Emperor Tianyuan is reviewing memorials.
The eunuch came in, bent down and spoke respectfully.
"Your Majesty, Lord Qian requests an audience."
Emperor Tianyuan continued to look at the memorial in his hand and said something.
"pass."
Soon Qian Zexi came in and saluted.
"Your humble servant pays respect to His Majesty."
Emperor Tianyuan looked up at him and said slowly.
"Qian Aiqing, why are you entering the palace at this time? Is there something important?"
Upon hearing this, Qian Zexi told him about bringing Shen Luoxue from the northwest, and also told him about his original suspicions and what Gundam had found out.
"Your Majesty, this is what happened. Jun Moye seems to have conquered Baise City. I feel this is a matter of great importance, so I came to report this to Your Majesty immediately."
Emperor Tianyuan's face turned pale when he heard this.
"They are indeed restless creatures. They should have been eradicated from the beginning. It really wasted my father's efforts in protecting them."
Qianze hurriedly bowed deeply.
"Your Majesty, please calm down. Jun Moye is now in Baise City, and he's been honored as Young Master Jun by the people of Baise City. It seems the situation is set in stone. Now, it all depends on your plans, Your Majesty. After all, Jun Moye was able to achieve military merit in the battle in the northwest, and then disappeared to conquer Baise City. It's clear that he has grown quite formidable."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Tianyuan spoke gloomily.
"It seems there are still many hidden things happening in the Northwest War. What do you think about this matter, Lord Qian?"
Qian Zexi pondered for a moment before speaking.
"Your Majesty, I think we should immediately recall him to the Imperial City. Keeping him under our watchful eyes will allow us to better monitor him. However, Baise City has always been independent and does not belong to any country. I'm afraid he won't be willing to return."
Emperor Tianyuan spoke angrily upon hearing this.
"It's just a small Baise City. Do you think I should take it seriously? My dear Qian, please make another trip and bring the Imperial Edict to Lord Xuanjun Mo Ye and his family back to the Imperial City."
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