Chapter 284 She Gently Holds Zong Jun's Hands
While he was hesitating, Wen Qiang prodded him with another remark: "I know you're not in the mood to enjoy the snow or the flowers. You've been worrying about the refugees outside the palace who are starving, right?"
"Zongjun was a kind-hearted man before we got married. We met at a porridge distribution service. That's why I wanted to take you to my aunt's house this time because they need help and are planning to provide food to the villagers. Would you like us to help?"
These words really moved Zong Jun, and he agreed to go with him.
But in the carriage, he still did not forget to talk to Wen Qiang.
"Qiang'er, with such a natural disaster, you can't let your father sit and wait for death, waiting for aid from the court. I previously suggested to him that we release grain, or perhaps temporarily reduce the food tax to alleviate the disaster, but he wouldn't listen. I wonder if you have tried to persuade him?"
Wen Qiang said helplessly, "You also know that father is not easy to talk to. Even though I am his daughter, I have no say in these matters."
"But don't worry, I've already told you that my father, as a high-ranking official, has his own considerations for everything. There's no point in saying more. He's not blind, he can always see the suffering of the people in the city, and he'll find a solution."
She gently held Zong Jun's hands and said softly, "Let's stay out of the spotlight for now, avoid getting into trouble, and do good deeds within our ability."
After seeing Zong Jun nod, Wen Qiang also leaned against his chest affectionately with a smile on her face.
At this moment, Zong Jun suddenly remembered something.
However, when leaving, Wen Qiang had secretly ordered that any news about the woman who met with Zong Jun must be found out, and... she must be killed without mercy.
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On the other hand, Auntie and Meixi discovered that after settling the women, the madam was leaving.
After being stopped by her aunt, she shook her head solemnly: "Madam Ruan, there are many women in the Yanliu Tower who are in the same situation as them. If I don't show up, none of them will escape death." Mei Xi stopped her and was about to speak when Ruan Mian came back.
She had anticipated the situation in the brothel and knew that most of the women there were forced into it.
So there is a solution already.
"Xixi, let Mother Lou go."
Mei Xi was startled and was about to speak when Ruan Mian came up to the madam and said something in a low voice.
Mother Lou's face gradually turned pale, and she looked at Ruan Mian uncertainly: "Will this method work?"
"Do as I say. Wen Yuan can't do anything to you."
Seeing her determined look, Mrs. Lou nodded heavily.
After watching her leave, the aunt came to Ruan Mian, and the two of them took out the dry food from the space in the empty room.
It was the bacon they had pickled in the house, as well as some fresh eggs and vegetable leaves.
In addition, some fresh wood ear mushrooms were seen on the dead trees nearby.
Seeing that they were good things, Ruan Mian immediately picked a lot of them.
I plan to cook a bacon hotpot today to satisfy everyone’s cravings.
While preparing the ingredients, my aunt asked about Wen Yuan's condition: "Is that old man still alive?"
"Wouldn't it be too easy for him to just die like this?"
The eldest aunt nodded repeatedly: "That's right! Of course we can't let him die so soon. But Mianmian, when do you plan to collect all the things in his private vault? You know the location of his private vault now."
“Not all the things were taken away, but some of them were taken away.”
She unloaded several boxes of grain and copper coins from her space. The aunt, upon seeing them, couldn't help but curse. "He's truly a greedy hyena! This grain is clearly donated from other cities, yet he's pocketed it? And these copper coins! They must be the people's money."
Ruan Mian nodded as he cut the meat. "The wool comes from the sheep, so I plan to use these to save some people first. As for the other things in the private vault, I'll wait for the best time. I want him to see with his own eyes that all his efforts have been wasted. That would be interesting."
"not to mention……"
Seeing that she was hesitant to speak, the aunt knew what she was thinking: "I have asked someone to investigate Song'er's case. Since you have already seen him, we are not far from the truth."
"If the man you saw is really Song'er, and his condition is related to Wen Yuan, then I will make sure that Master Wen pays for it!"
Ruan Mian smiled slightly: "Brother's affairs will eventually be clarified."
She has also arranged for someone to inquire about him. If nothing unexpected happens, she will know tonight what identity her brother has in Runing.
The two men came into the house with the prepared ingredients. The women smelled the fragrance early on. They had not had a good meal for a long time. During the days they were trapped by the princess, they could only survive on some dry bran and vegetables every day.
Especially in this time of food shortage, it is really rare to find food that is both meaty and vegetarian, and full of color, aroma and flavor.
Seeing them wolfing down their food uncontrollably, Ruan Mian couldn't help but recall what Ah Huai had said to her when they left.
He said that as a minister, he could not bear to see the dynasty become increasingly sick and be devoured by evil people.
As long as there is a slight chance of turning things around, he will spare no effort. This is not only his wish, but also the wish of countless "Teacher Zhang". She is an outsider, but also knows everything that happens in the book from a God's perspective. When she is in it, she truly understands the pain and misery.
She protected Ruan, and also wanted to protect the innocent people in the original book who were implicated by the rebels for no reason in the same way.
Perhaps it may be difficult for one person to shake the mountains and rivers, but if she can accumulate small amounts into big ones, help more people in need, and accumulate more wealth, perhaps things will be different.
Thinking of this, she looked at the women and spoke sincerely.
"Take your time to eat. There will come a time when you can eat meat like this without having to worry all day long."
Hearing this, a woman sitting next to her looked up and asked her with clear eyes.
"Will it really happen? If Master Wen gets punished, won't there be another 'Master Wen' coming? We are just some prostitutes, I'm afraid..."
"In this world, besides countless 'Master Wen's', there are also thousands and thousands of good people."
In this regard, Xixi felt that she had endless things to say.
After all, she was also influenced by Madam Ruan. If it were not for Madam Ruan's words to encourage her, she would not have followed Madam Ruan to Wuheng to live a good life where she could eat meat, make money, develop her own skills, and live on her own.
So she stepped forward and told them the stories of Wu Heng and other women who had the same fate as them, and encouraged them.
"You can only change your destiny if you hold it in your own hands. Knowing there's a dead end ahead, why not fight to the death?"
"As long as you are willing, there are many people in our village who have special skills and can teach you how to survive."
While Mei Xi was chatting with them, she and her aunt planned to go to the city to find Manager Yi.
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