The man, missing a front tooth, spoke calmly with a slight smile on his face, yet his words were like knives, bringing tears to the eyes of even the toughest men who had fought alongside their wicked husbands.
The wicked husband's voice was slightly low, "What are your plans for the future?"
"Intend?"
The man grinned, looking somewhat comical with his missing tooth, but his eyes held a resolute determination. "What other plans do I have? I can only rebuild my house, continue farming, and support myself. Despite all this natural and man-made disaster, life goes on."
The wicked man nodded, took out a money pouch from his pocket, and handed it to the man. "This is disaster relief funds from the imperial court. Take it and use it first. Be patient and wait for the imperial disaster relief officials to arrive. It won't be long..."
The man quickly waved his hand, a hint of gratitude flashing in his eyes, but it quickly dimmed again. "Grand Commandant, I can't accept this money. I'm all alone now, what use is this to me?"
“A hole can be dug anywhere and it will serve as a house. A few bites will be enough to fill our stomachs. We might as well save it to settle those whose wives, daughters and parents are still alive.”
The wicked man patted the man on the shoulder, "Don't worry, this money is specifically for helping disaster victims. Use it first, and once your house is rebuilt, you can help other villagers. Qin will not forget any of its suffering people."
The man still refused, his eyes moistening, and bowed deeply. "Thank you, Grand Commandant, but I don't want the money. Tomorrow I'll see what offerings are needed for the grand ceremony... If all else fails, I'll use my life to save those poor children."
"If I'm chosen as the replacement, wouldn't this money be wasted?"
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