Chapter 361: Comfort
As expected, Yang Ganniang agreed without hesitation. "I am willing to lead the way for you, my lady."
Her eyes were determined, and every wrinkle on her face seemed to be filled with determination.
Chu Ci smiled slightly and said softly, "Then I'll have to trouble Ganniang Yang. If you can find a proper place for those children this time, it will be a great deed for you."
Yang Ganniang quickly bowed and said sincerely, "It's all because of the princess's kindness. It's a blessing for those children to have your help. As a humble woman, I only hope day and night that the children can find a good home."
"Hey! Then our goal is the same! What are you still standing there for? Let's go and march towards the ruined temple!" Chu Ci shouted excitedly, her eyes full of impatience and her whole body filled with passionate enthusiasm.
Seeing this, the others were also infected by Chu Ci's excitement.
Although they did not shout slogans like Chu Ci, their pace had obviously quickened a lot.
There was a hint of anxiety and anticipation in their expressions, as if they were about to complete an important and sacred mission.
A group of people rode in a gorgeously decorated carriage towards the ruined temple.
Tingzhou was not rich to begin with, and those who could afford to ride in a carriage were either high-ranking officials, wealthy businessmen, or some people with ulterior motives who tried to gain benefits through improper means.
Therefore, this scene really scared Ergou and others in the dilapidated temple.
"Hurry, everyone hide in the cellar, quickly!" Ergouzi shouted in panic, his face full of fear, beads of sweat the size of beans rolling down his forehead, and his voice trembling with extreme fear.
Therefore, Yang Ganniang's voice was not heard.
The children actually ran faster because of the sound.
Yang Gan Niang in the carriage was both relieved and anxious. Helplessly, she turned to Chu Ci in the carriage and said, "Princess, what should we do?"
"The children were terrified. They were used to suffering and bullying, and the slightest sign of trouble made them jump like frightened birds."
Upon hearing this, Chu Ci frowned slightly, and a solemn look appeared on her jade-like face.
She paused for a moment, thought for a moment, then asked sharply, "Is anyone in Tingzhou forcing innocent people into slavery? Are the people in the county government unaware of this, or are they just not doing anything?"
Chu Ci's eyes revealed majesty and anger. His gaze was like lightning in the cold night, sharp and cold. His voice was like a thousand-year-old ice, so cold that it seemed to condense the air around him, making people shudder.
Upon hearing this, Chu Ci frowned slightly, and a solemn look appeared on her jade-like face.
She paused for a moment, thought for a moment, then asked sharply, "Is anyone in Tingzhou forcing innocent people into slavery? Are the people in the county government unaware of this, or are they just not doing anything?"
Chu Ci's eyes revealed majesty and anger. His gaze was like lightning in the cold night, sharp and cold. His voice was like a thousand-year-old ice, so cold that it seemed to condense the air around him, making people shudder.
Seeing this, Yang Gan Niang shuddered and quickly replied, "Princess, please calm down. I only know a little bit about this."
"I heard that some unscrupulous merchants are secretly colluding with bad people to force good people into slavery."
"The county government may not be ignoring the matter, but it just hasn't found out the truth yet." Yang Ganniang looked terrified, and her voice trembled when she spoke.
Chu Ci snorted coldly, staring at Yang Ganniang fiercely, and said, "You know a little? Yang Ganniang, this matter is of no small importance. If you know more, you must tell the truth. This princess will make the decision for the people. If you conceal anything, don't blame this princess for being ruthless."
Chu Ci clenched his hands, spoke in a firm tone, and exuded an irresistible aura.
Chu Ci just said it casually, but he didn't expect Yang Ganniang to kneel down with a plop. She looked extremely frightened and said tremblingly, "Yes, Landlord Cui, the richest man in Tingzhou."
"Check it out immediately!" Chu Ci's expression did not change when he heard this, and he did not say whether he believed it or not. He just gave an order to the void with a sharp look in his eyes.
Now not only Ganniang Yang, but also Nanny Zhang and Jiang Li were so frightened that they dared not even breathe.
Fortunately, this situation only lasted for a moment, and Chu Ci returned to his usual kindness.
A gentle smile reappeared on her face, and the sharpness in her eyes turned into warmth. She said to Yang Gan Niang who was kneeling below her, "Yang Gan Niang, get up quickly. I'm not angry with you."
"It's the wicked people who have lost all conscience and forced innocent people into slavery. You are already doing me a great favor by telling me this. Please stand up quickly."
Yang Ganniang raised her head, tears in her eyes, and said in a choked voice, "Thank you, Princess, for your insight!"
As she spoke, Ganniang Yang stood up tremblingly.
Seeing this, Chu Ci did not let her get in the car.
Instead, he frowned slightly and said solemnly, "Go in first and comfort the children. They were frightened just now and must be very nervous. You must comfort them and not let them feel frightened."
Seeing this, Chu Ci did not let her get in the car.
Instead, he frowned slightly and said solemnly, "Go in first and comfort the children. They were frightened just now and must be very nervous. You must comfort them and not let them feel frightened."
Ganniang Yang quickly nodded and said, "Don't worry, Princess. I will do my best to prevent the children from worrying anymore." After saying that, she hurriedly turned around and walked towards the dilapidated temple.
Entering the dilapidated temple, Yang Ganniang walked through the dark corners as if she was familiar with the place, came to a secluded place, and found the cellar where Ergouzi and the others were hiding.
She bent down and called softly, "Don't be afraid, children. I am Yang Gan Niang."
"Those carriages outside belong to the county magistrate's wife. She's a good person and is here to help you!"
"You don't have to hide anymore, come out."
Even so, after a long while, Er Gouzi's sobbing voice could be heard from the cellar: "Mother Yang, is this really the case? We really don't dare to go out. What if he is not a good person?"
Another child also said timidly, "Yes, Aunt Yang, we are full of fear."
Yang Ganniang patiently advised: "Children, please believe me this time. The county magistrate's wife has come to help us sincerely."
"If you continue to hide in this cellar, how can you get help and live a comfortable life?"
After a long while, Er Gouzi finally whispered, "Then... then let's go out."
A group of children then slowly crawled out of the cellar, their faces still filled with panic.
Yang Ganniang said softly, "Don't be afraid, children. Follow me."
Er Gouzi tugged at the corner of Yang Ganniang's clothes and said in a trembling voice, "Yang Ganniang, I'm scared."
Mother Yang patted Er Gouzi's hand gently and comforted him, "Good boy, you have me here."
Maybe Yang Ganniang's comfort worked, or maybe the thought of living a good life took over the cold.
In short, after a fierce inner struggle, they finally followed Yang Ganniang closely and walked out of the dark and damp dilapidated temple carefully.
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