Lian Shuo lived up to everyone's expectations and held several rounds of negotiations with the envoys of Xizhao Kingdom, and finally successfully signed a peace letter.
The southwestern border finally returned to its former peace, and the people cheered.
Inside the county government office.
Lord Li was about to continue his journey. Su Huaiyue and Wei Che packed their bags and came out when Chen Daofu called out to them, "It's finally over. Thanks to you. I want to thank you on behalf of the people of the southwest."
Chen Daofu's eyes were filled with gratitude and reluctance. He stepped forward and shook Wei Che and Su Huaiyue's hands tightly. "It is thanks to your wisdom and courage that we have achieved peace in the southwest. The people of the southwest will never forget this kindness."
He bowed slightly and saluted solemnly.
Wei Che quickly helped Chen Daofu up, with a humble smile on his face: "County Magistrate Chen, you are too kind. This is the joint achievement of everyone. It is our honor to do something practical for the people."
Su Huaiyue also smiled and nodded: "Yes, seeing that the southwest has now returned to peace, we feel that all our efforts are worth it."
"These are a small token of our appreciation from the county government. I hope you can accept them."
Su Huaiyue couldn't help but gasp when she saw that the more than ten carriages behind Chen Daofu were full.
Lord Li also spoke in a very official manner: "County Magistrate Chen, we still have about 200 miles to reach Youzhou. These things will slow us down. We appreciate your kindness."
Su Huaiyue followed suit, saying, "Yes, County Magistrate Chen, the people have just emerged from the plague. It would be more useful for you to keep these things than for us to keep them."
Upon hearing this, Chen Daofu's face showed an embarrassment. He spoke again sincerely, "My two benefactors, this is a sincere gift from the people of the southwest. It's truly a token of our gratitude. The southwest is now at peace, and although the people have only just recovered from the plague, we have all worked together to gather these supplies, hoping to facilitate your exile. If you don't accept them, we will be uneasy."
Wei Che and Su Huaiyue looked at each other and saw the emotion in each other's eyes.
Wei Che thought for a moment and said, "County Magistrate Chen, we understand your good intentions, but the journey to exile is long and difficult, and carrying so many supplies is indeed inconvenient. How about this? We'll select some lightweight and practical items, and please distribute the rest to those severely affected and still struggling. This will be our contribution to the people of the southwest."
Chen Daofu hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded in agreement: "In that case, then okay."
Afterwards, he directed the yamen runners to pick out some dry food, medicinal herbs, warm clothes and simple daily necessities from the carriage.
Su Huaiyue carefully examined the items. When she saw several packages of precious herbs, her eyes lit up and she said to Chen Daofu, "County Magistrate Chen, these herbs are so precious. Thank you so much."
After distributing the items, Chen Daofu walked up to Wei Che and Su Huaiyue again and said, "Take care on your journey. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, just send someone to pass on a message, and the people of the southwest will do their best to help."
Wei Ersao, who had already boarded the carriage behind them, heard Su Huaiyue and Wei Che reject more than a dozen carriages of supplies and couldn't help but curl her lips, "Why are you acting so arrogant? There are plenty of people who want you if you don't want it."
Fortunately, the sound was not loud and only a few people in the carriage could hear it.
Wei Li blinked her eyes, "Second Aunt, mother once said that greed is like a snake swallowing an elephant, so don't be too greedy."
Wei Yunrou also raised her chin, "Exactly, Li'er, a little kid, understands this principle, doesn't Second Sister-in-law understand it?"
"Does it matter whether you understand or not? You are so generous. When we need it in the future, we have no money and nothing, and we have to live on the streets, then you will understand!" Wei Ersao was scolded by the two juniors, and of course she felt uncomfortable.
"With my sister-in-law here, she will never let us sleep on the streets." Wei Yunrou is a fan of Su Huaiyue and of course believes in Su Huaiyue's abilities.
Madam Wei was getting a headache from their quarrels. "Nifeng, when the people of the southwest were in dire straits, you did nothing. Only Wei Che and Huaiyue were busy running around and making sacrifices. Those were gifts given to them by the people, and they said they didn't want them. What does it have to do with you?"
After being scolded repeatedly, Wei Ersao lowered her head, feeling very uncomfortable.
Outside the carriage, Lord Li had already said goodbye to Chen Daofu, and the three of them returned to their carriages.
The carriage slowly drove out of the county government office.
As we walked along the road, people spontaneously gathered on both sides of the road.
Their faces were filled with happiness and peace after surviving the disaster, and they bid farewell to Wei Che and Su Huaiyue in the simplest way.
Wei Che and Su Huaiyue were shocked by the scene before them.
The streets were lined with people. Elderly people's eyes were filled with gratitude, while children looked on with curiosity and admiration. Everyone's face was filled with respect. Some in the crowd held wooden signs with the words "Benefactor" inscribed on them, while others held homemade snacks and tea.
A white-haired old man trembled and stepped forward, his eyes filled with tears, and his voice was filled with tears: "My benefactor, if it weren't for you, how would we ordinary people survive? This Southwest City would have been devastated long ago!"
As he said this, he was about to kneel down.
Wei Che and Su Huaiyue hurriedly jumped off the carriage and supported the old man.
Wei Che said: "Old man, you can't do that. This is what we should do."
Su Huaiyue's eyes also turned red: "We are satisfied to see that everyone can live a stable life."
The people gathered around them, some stuffed homemade dry food into their hands, while others held their hands and kept expressing their gratitude.
Those sincere thanks flowed through Wei Che and Su Huaiyue's hearts like a warm current.
At this moment, a system notification sound suddenly rang in Su Huaiyue's mind: "Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the hidden mission. Reputation +20%, and receiving a random system reward - 500 white steamed buns."
[The system produces 60 kilograms of wheat per hour!]
The big white steamed buns are good things. They might come in handy when they arrive at Youzhou, their place of exile.
It's always good to save some food now.
The road was rough and difficult along the way.
Youzhou is a remote small state. Although the people there are not poor, they are not very rich.
In the solemn atmosphere of late autumn, the Wei family dragged their heavy steps and finally stepped into the territory of Youzhou.
Along the way, the fatigue of the long journey and the invasion of the cold wind left everyone's face full of exhaustion.
But even so, their eyes still sparkle with hope for the future.
At this time, the autumn wind swept in with a roar, and only withered branches were left on the trees on the roadside, shivering in the wind, as if whispering about the vicissitudes and sadness that this city has experienced.
Everyone in the Wei family stood at the city gate, looking at the slightly dilapidated Youzhou City in front of them, with mixed feelings in their hearts.
Lord Li, who had been in charge of guarding them all the way, dismounted and methodically adjusted his official uniform. His expression was calm, and his tone was even. He said, "Well, we've arrived in Youzhou. Thank you for your care during this three thousand li journey. Now that the emperor's orders have been fulfilled, I will lead the troops back to the court to report."
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