In the following time, two more waves of refugees arrived, and the villagers used "practice makes perfect" to defeat the refugees and subdue them.
That day, the bailiff came to pick up the person and brought good news and bad news.
"The refugees have been intimidated, and with the arrival of the imperial envoy, the refugees in Nanzhou can be brought under control. Relief grain will soon be available!"
"What about the bad news?"
The yamen runner whispered a warning: "Yao Chai, don't leave the village. If there are refugees coming, just drive them away!"
Tang Youyou's heart skipped a beat. What was supposed to come finally came.
After seeing off the soldiers, she called Xiong Er and went to the village chief's house together.
"What happened? Why are you two like this?"
The village chief was very puzzled. His eldest niece was always quite independent and rarely looked so anxious.
"Village Chief, there is a plague in the city!"
"What?" The village chief was shocked. It was true that one problem arose after another. What you feared would come true.
"Village Chief, to be honest, those two prescriptions were given to me by Aunt Tang. She said it was a manifestation of the Bodhisattva. Now, this... this..."
The village chief turned his gaze to Tang Youyou, and she nodded, "My mother told me the same thing, but Village Chief, it's a crime to possess a treasure, and the county magistrate's inaction doesn't seem like a gentleman. I don't want to ruin his future."
She spoke directly and expressed everything in her mind.
The village chief looked at her deeply and said, "Your worries are groundless. The villagers will definitely keep this matter a secret. They are afraid of Li Hongyuan! Alas..."
Tang Youyou slapped his forehead and actually forgot about that fool.
"Master Li is a gentleman, but he dare not gamble with people's hearts. Niece, listen to my advice. If the time comes, hand it over, but you have to find some benefits for yourself!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the sound of a large army came from outside the house.
"My lord, my lord..."
The three of them looked at each other, then turned to look at the door of the main hall. Master Li came hurriedly, followed by the housekeeper and Li Hongyuan.
The housekeeper stood outside the main hall and did not go in. Li Hongyuan shrank his neck like a quail, lowered his head, and did not dare to look at her.
Tang Youyou rolled her eyes. She really couldn't stand the nagging.
"I didn't know Lord Li was coming, and I'm sorry for not welcoming you in person. I hope you'll forgive me!" The village chief bowed and spoke in a high-sounding manner.
Master Li frowned slightly, his eyes cast towards Tang Youyou, and he said anxiously, "I came here to confirm something!"
Li Hongyuan looked up suddenly and found that Tang Youyou gave him a glare. He opened and closed his mouth, trying to explain, but he didn't know where to start.
"I already know what Lord Li wants to ask. It is indeed true!"
There is no impenetrable wall in the world. If the county magistrate knew about this, the village might be in great trouble. After all, if a man does not care for himself, he will be punished by heaven and earth. Once this prescription comes out, the county magistrate's promotion is a foregone conclusion.
Given his personality, he would never allow the truth to be revealed, because by then, it would be too late.
Master Li breathed a sigh of relief and continued to ask: "If you have any requests, just ask!"
"Sir, let me be frank. I can give you this recipe, but it can only be you!"
Master Li was puzzled when he heard this. "If this prescription is effective, you will surely go down in history. Maybe even the Emperor will commend you. It would be a great honor!"
"Oh? Are you sure the emperor will get the truth? No one will kill me for profit? Don't you understand the principle of being in possession of a treasure?"
Master Li frowned. He found it unbelievable when he first heard his son talk about this. He ran to Xiangyang Village without thinking too much.
"You're not without reason! Although the county magistrate may be a bit self-righteous, he would never kill someone to silence them. I can assure you of that!"
Tang Youyou shook her head. "Not only does he think highly of himself, he's also stubborn and self-righteous. How can a man who even the common people look down upon be a good official?"
She never forgot the contemptuous look from the county magistrate when she went to the county government yard.
Master Li was extremely embarrassed and had no choice but to bite the bullet and persuade him: "The plague has already appeared and it is quite fierce. Saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda. I guarantee with my own official career that such a thing will not happen!"
Tang Youyou laughed dumbly, "I only have one condition, to protect our Xiangyang Village! Sir Li, with all due respect, you don't hold an official position now, so this promise is invalid!"
“This…this…”
"Sir, I heard that an imperial envoy has come to Nanzhou. I wonder what his character is like?"
Master Li sighed heavily, "He is my fellow disciple. He is a man of integrity and uprightness, and his character is naturally beyond reproach!"
Understanding the situation, she pulled out two prescriptions from her sleeve and handed them over. "Sir Li, it would be best if you give them to your senior brother in person. With the County Magistrate's temperament, he might not even let you go!"
Master Li took the prescription with both hands and suddenly said, "You don't want this credit? You can go to Nanzhou with me!"
She waved her hand and said, "I can't leave. There are still many refugees trying to sneak into the village. Besides, sir, this credit is the same for you and me!"
Master Li was surprised, then he bowed and said, "Thank you for your trust, sister. Don't worry, I will take care of this matter!"
Li Hongyuan, who was standing by, frowned when he saw the prescription in hand. "Father, I call you sister and you call me younger sister. The generations are all messed up!"
What greeted him was a smack on the head from Master Li. "You little bastard, you have no respect for your elders. Bai Ruoyi is the same age as you, and you call her sister? I think you haven't been beaten enough, and all your books have gone to waste!"
Li Hongyuan rubbed his forehead and muttered softly: "Doesn't calling me sister make me look younger? You're making me look old!"
Master Li kicked him without hesitation and laughed: "My son will stay here for now and let him work more!" After saying this, he hurried away.
Li Hongyuan felt extremely aggrieved. He originally thought his mother asked him to come here to build relationships, but he never expected that she would actually keep him here.
"Sister...this...I..."
Tang You You rolled her eyes and spread her hands, "Call me Auntie from now on, don't mess up the generations. As for you wanting to stay, I have no objection, but my family has no place to live, so go see if there's a family willing to take you in!"
Li Hongyuan cast his gaze towards the village chief, who waved his hands awkwardly, "Ahem... I have a utility room at home that can be cleaned up and used as a place to live. I'm sorry, but I'm sorry for you! How about..."
The corners of his mouth curled up: "Thank you, village chief!"
Village Chief: You can refuse!
He looked at Tang Youyou again: "Calling you aunt is too formal. My father is an only child and has no sisters. From now on, I will call you aunt. It will be closer this way!"
Tang Youyou: Who wants to get close to you? Why do I feel more and more like an idiot the more I look at you?
"Whatever! But we don't support idlers in our village. Choose one of the following: chopping trees, splitting wood, or making adobe bricks. Otherwise, you'll starve!"
She suddenly understood why Master Li wanted to keep him. On the one hand, their village was the safest right now; after all, no refugees could enter the village! On the other hand, he probably wanted to train him.
Uh! It feels a bit like a metamorphosis when I think about it!
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