The letter wasn't too hard to find; after all, once you entered the house, you could see a letter neatly placed on the desk.
It seems that Zhang Zihe must be very fond of his fiancée, otherwise he wouldn't care so much about this matter.
The key to resolving this matter is to understand the other party's attitude, and the answer can only be found in this letter.
Ning Ye and Zhang Zifeng both opened the letter with great curiosity. The letter was not long, but the words were full of determination. Judging from the handwriting, it did not seem like something a woman would say.
If that's true, then this woman must be sharp-tongued and mean-spirited, but Ning Ye doesn't think Zhang Zihe would like someone like that.
"Does your brother usually contact this girl often? Or is it just a one-sided crush?"
After thinking for a moment, Zhang Zifeng said, "Sister Sun and my brother have always had a good relationship. We don't know what exactly happened this time, but this handwriting is definitely Sister Sun's handwriting. I can't mistake it."
Ning Ye nodded. Such neat handwriting was indeed very recognizable, but he still found it hard to imagine that a woman would not speak so viciously even if she wanted to get married and sever ties with him beforehand.
Just to be on the safe side, Ning Ye asked, "Where is this Sister Sun from?"
“We originally lived in Jiangyang City, so our Sister Sun is naturally a native of Jiangyang City.”
"Well then, seeing your brother like this, I can't bear it. I'll send someone to Jiangyang to inquire carefully. Maybe things will change."
It's unclear whether these words were meant for Zhang Zifeng or if Ning Ye had made a decision for himself.
Men should marry when they come of age, and women should marry when they come of age. The other party may not have done anything wrong, but it's better to clarify some things. Of course, it's not because Zhang Zihe is one of our people that we did this on purpose.
After putting the letter back, Ning Ye could be sure that Zhang Zihe would not find out that he had secretly read it.
As for who should handle this matter, Ning Ye thought about it and decided to have Wang Wu make the trip himself, since Hu Laosan had other things to do and he was the most convenient person to go.
Wang Wu was naturally aware that Zhang Zihe had been acting strangely lately.
"Please rest assured, sir, I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly. However, if that girl was truly forced into it, what should I do?"
Ning Ye thought for a moment and said, "Although this is to help, you still need to ask Mr. Zhang how to do it. Of course, if the situation is urgent, I will not stop you from doing whatever you want. It all depends on your own judgment. It may also be an opportunity for you."
Wang Wu didn't understand what Ning Ye meant by "opportunity," but he was determined to complete the task Ning Ye had assigned him, as this was the first time he had gone out to do something on his own.
The trust represented by this is self-evident, so he absolutely cannot let Ning Ye down.
That very day, Wang Wu immediately set off on a fast horse, since Jiangyang City was quite far away, and even by horseback it would take at least three days.
Even so, they still had to travel at full speed, otherwise it would be quite difficult to arrive. The date mentioned in the letter was not far from the wedding, so they couldn't afford to be delayed at all on the road.
After sending Wang Wu to handle this matter, Ning Ye spent the next few days traveling between the city and his family's land.
In the blink of an eye, more than half a month has passed, and all the land has been sown. When autumn comes, we can reap a bountiful harvest.
As for the suitable candidates that Hu Laosan had investigated, they had basically been selected, and Ning Ye added another thirty people in one go this time.
As long as there are no major problems, these people are more than enough. Of course, if there is an opportunity to add more people, Ning Ye will not hesitate to do so.
After all, the more money and supplies one accumulates, the more dangerous it becomes. Sometimes, wealth alone is not enough; one must also possess commensurate military strength, otherwise one is merely a fat sheep waiting to be devoured.
As the sun set, Ning Ye was preparing to go home. While eating, he suddenly saw a light in the distance, pointing towards the village where he had previously arranged for refugees to be housed.
Ning Ye had just returned from there when this happened. He immediately turned his horse around and rushed over.
Several of his men also sensed something was wrong and hurried after them. When they arrived at the village, they found it engulfed in flames. The houses there were not in good condition to begin with, so most of them had only been patched up with wood and would be renovated after the autumn harvest.
But now these things have become a complete burden. The fire has already spread, and with our current capabilities, there is simply no way to put out this fire.
Ning Ye didn't care how badly the place had been burned; it seemed there were still some people trapped in the fire who hadn't had a chance to escape.
"You must immediately lead people to organize a rescue effort. Save as many people as you can. Even if this place is completely burned down, I won't care."
Several subordinates immediately went to lead the panicked refugees, while Ning Ye himself found a pool of water and poured water all over himself.
Upon entering the village, one could immediately feel the scorching heat; a wave of heat was hitting him in the face. Even though he was soaked in sweat, Ning Ye still felt it was too hot.
The screams were incessant, and the situation was now out of control. Every second that was delayed would mean someone would die.
Ning Ye knew he couldn't save everyone, so he saved whoever he could. In the midst of a fierce rescue effort, Ning Ye prioritized saving some of the children.
The village was completely surrounded by flames, and it was as if the entire village had been engulfed in flames in an instant.
It's obvious without even thinking that someone deliberately set the fire.
Even though Ning Ye and the others arrived quickly enough, it was still too late. All that remained in the village were the elderly, women, and children; all the able-bodied men were working in the fields.
In the initial stages, no one was actually able to put out the fire, or rather, they were completely unaware of its spread.
Who would have thought that while they were preparing dinner, someone else was also targeting them, even saying they didn't want to leave them any way out.
When the fire was extinguished, Ning Ye stared blankly at the bodies being carried out; more than twenty people had been burned to death.
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