Qi Yunshan scratched his head: "Lady Mo, Lord Baili... has taken me in..."
"Pfft!" Mo Qingcheng had a low threshold for laughter; why did that sentence sound so funny?
"Ahem... Congratulations, Qi Anwei."
No one expected that Qi Yunshan, who had gone from being the top constable of Ningyuan County, would become a bodyguard for Baili Mingyue. After dealing with the affairs of Nanping Village, he would go to the capital to take up his new post.
Qi Yunshan blushed slightly and pursed his lips: "Lady Mo, meet me at the ferry tomorrow at 1:15 AM. The quota is for sixty people..."
Mo Qingcheng nodded, exchanged a few words with Qi Yunshan, and had Shangguan Yichen see her to the door. She then began to ponder in her mind: Nanping Village had fifty households, but Yanfeng Village…
Li Changgeng made the trip himself, and soon after Sun Yunhui woke up, his mind went blank.
Sun Yunhui's wife fought back tears. Upon hearing Li Changgeng's purpose, she was torn, fearing... her husband would no longer be qualified to be the village chief...
As expected, Sun Yunhui was selfish and wanted to avenge his father, so he harmed innocent people. Under the instigation of Li Erhu and his brother, almost all the people of Yanfeng Village ran away, leaving only three or four people.
Li Changgeng understood the situation and offered some words of comfort: "Brother, I've conveyed my message to you. Whether you stay or leave, prepare in advance..."
The man sighed softly, a hint of sadness hidden in his eyes. If it weren't for Lady Mo's generous help, he might have been the next Sun Yunhui...
The next morning, the villagers, filled with gratitude, followed Li Changgeng toward the ferry.
Li Changgeng's eyes narrowed. Sun Yunhui lay on a makeshift stretcher, unable to move. The two elderly people, the child, and Sun Yunhui's family made up only eight people...
“Brother Sun, I was really worried you wouldn’t come…” Li Changgeng stepped forward warmly and shook Sun Yunhui’s hand: “The good days are yet to come.”
Sun Yunhui blinked hard, tears welling up in his eyes: "I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Brother Li. I'm getting old and useless. The wind was strong... and sand got into my eyes..."
Li Changgeng didn't expose him; they were still brothers in hardship, sharing the bond of fleeing famine together: "Who says otherwise? People get useless when they get old. I tripped and fell yesterday, and my leg is still bruised..."
I don't believe you!
A quarter of an hour later, Qi Yunshan arrived in a hurry: "Lady Mo, Village Chief Li, I'm sorry I'm late."
"Officer Qi, you're too kind..." Li Changgeng was unaware that Qi Yunshan had followed Prime Minister Baili, and responded politely and cautiously.
Mo Qingcheng bowed slightly: "Officer Qi, thank you for your trouble!"
Qi Yunshan was slightly taken aback, then belatedly realized that Lady Mo was helping him. He nodded gratefully and ordered three boats to be brought over. The fifty-eight people were excited, their eyes welling up with tears.
After a long and winding journey, they arrived at a desolate place around 3 PM, where the villagers looked ashen-faced.
"Sir... this..." Did we come to the wrong place? Li Changgeng's youngest son was puzzled.
Qi Yunshan's expression was solemn: "Gentlemen, the Imperial Inspector has ordered that you have one year. If you can drastically change this place, you will be granted permanent residency. Otherwise..." Go back to where you came from...
Gou Sheng's wife was the first to jump out and object: "Sir, is there some mistake? We are law-abiding citizens."
"Do you have travel permits? If you don't want to stay, go sign a contract of servitude." Qi Yunshan stared coldly at Gou Sheng's wife. "Or do you have some ulterior motive?"
"I'm innocent, sir! I was wronged too... Waaah..." Gou Sheng's wife was startled. She thought Officer Qi was easy to talk to, but she hadn't seen him speak so gently and softly to Madam Mo.
I'm not bad-looking...
Qi Yunshan waved his hand: "This is a one-time exception!"
"Thank you, Your Excellency, and thank you, Constable Qi." Mo Qingcheng clasped her hands in thanks.
"Lady Mo, do you have any further instructions?" Qi Yunshan was interrupted before he could finish speaking!
"Officer Qi, you've worked hard. Please convey to the Imperial Inspector that under my leadership, our Nanping Village will surely become a prosperous place." Li Yunqing stepped forward, his eyes flashing slightly.
Qi Yunshan: "..."
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