“Princess, could you please pray to the gods again for more water and food? After all, these few bowls of rice are not enough for the tens of thousands of people in Liangcheng.”
"Yes, cannibalism has already occurred in the city. If there is no more food, who knows what impulsive things those people might do."
"They caused such a ruckus at the princess's residence today; they'll definitely storm in tomorrow, and might even open the city gates!"
Sitting next to Qin Yue Zhao, Chen Wan'er recalled the horrific scene she witnessed on the way to the training camp that night, where two women exchanged their dead children for cannibalism, and the old woman begging her son to kill her so she could feed her grandchildren. Tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.
Born into a military family, she was not afraid of going to the battlefield or dying, but she was truly terrified of seeing these human tragedies, which were as painful as a sharp blade tearing out her heart.
If the princess truly possessed divine powers, she also hoped that the princess could ask the gods for more food and water.
Qin Yue Zhao caught a glimpse of several deputy generals crying, and her eyes also welled up with tears.
"I understand what you all mean! Although the wizard says that I can communicate with the gods, I do not believe that there are really gods in this world."
"If there truly are gods, why did my maternal family, who devoted themselves to the cause of Daqian, suffer such a tragic end, with the entire family dying a horrible death?"
"Why are my brothers, who plunder the people's wealth and collude with powerful and treacherous officials, still alive?"
"But don't worry, things have come to this point, I'm willing to seek help from the gods, willing to offer all the glory and wealth of my life to them, even if..."
Before he could finish speaking, a rushing sound of water suddenly came from the treasure basin on the table.
Chen Wan'er shouted excitedly, "Ah! Water! Princess, it's water—"
A stream of clear water slowly flowed out of the basin and spread across the ground.
She hadn't seen such clean water in over half a year.
The border is located on the edge of the desert, and months of drought combined with sandstorms have dried up the shallow well.
Even if some deep wells still have some water left, it is not only murky, but also tastes bitter and gritty.
Unlike the water we have now, it was transparent and free of any sand.
She couldn't help but reach out, cup her hands, and drink a mouthful of water.
"It's sweet, like mountain spring water! Princess, please try it!"
He picked up the teacup on the table, filled a large bowl, and handed it to Chu Zhao.
Qin Yue Zhao took a big sip; it was indeed refreshing and delicious, with a hint of sweetness.
"Quick, don't just stand there! Get basins, buckets, anything you can use to catch water!"
We've wasted so much fluid; what if it stops flowing later? Wouldn't we be at a huge loss?
Chen Wan then realized what was happening and hurriedly went to find a bucket.
The lieutenants were utterly shocked by this scene.
"Princess, it's true! There really are gods! The gods have given us water!"
Qin Yue Zhao quickly waved to them.
"Quickly, come and have a drink too, and get a big bucket of water to fill it up!"
Upon hearing this, the group rushed over to the copper basin with great joy and began to drink it in large gulps.
When she was half full, Cai couldn't help but choke up and cry:
"Princess, the gods have bestowed upon us sweet spring water. With water, we have hope for the future!"
"As long as there is water, it can be used to irrigate the lawn, allowing the grass roots to grow, and the crops will increase."
At this moment, Qin Yue Zhao was absolutely convinced that the gods had heard her prayers.
She wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and smiled, "Don't worry, the good days for Liangcheng have finally arrived!"
As the Ninth Princess of Da Gan, she studied literature and martial arts from a young age, and at the age of seventeen, she was able to lead troops to suppress bandits. She was the chosen princess of Da Gan.
The wizard was right; as long as she prayed sincerely, she would surely be able to turn the tide!
Chen Wan led a few people to find a large bucket, filled it with water, and poured it into a water vat.
Before long, dozens of water vats, basins, flower beds, and bowls in the mansion were filled to the brim.
Seeing that everything usable in the mansion was being used, the copper basin was still bubbling with water.
Qin Yue Zhao immediately said to Chen Wan, "The water is still flowing. Quickly inform General Huo and have him bring people to distribute the water to the people."
"Remember, do not announce the divine gift of water beforehand. Just say that the ancient well in the General's Mansion has produced water."
Upon hearing this, Chen Wan'er hurriedly clasped her hands in a fist and bow, saying, "Yes, General!"
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