Chapter 194 The City is in Chaos
Something big happened in the county town early this morning.
Maoping had just woken up and hadn't even had time to brush his teeth when he was sent out by his parents to deliver a letter.
When passing by the south city gate, I saw a blood-stained thorn forest.
The air seemed to be thick with the smell.
It was all because of his curiosity that he stretched his neck to look into the encirclement - as a result, he almost vomited his overnight meal.
By the time we arrived at the narrow village after a bumpy ride, our stomach was empty and our mouths were bitter. We just wanted to go into the house and get some water to drink.
Who would have thought that he would be stopped outside the yard!
"Miss, you didn't see it. The ground was covered with broken limbs and flesh, and the blood foam had splattered the green leaves into red flowers. It looked much more complicated than the hodgepodge you made last time..."
Maoping deliberately raised his voice.
The discussion in the yard stopped for a moment, and then as if nothing had happened, all kinds of cooking methods and names came out.
Noticing that the face of the person in front of him turned from green to gray, Chen Chunxing chuckled.
"That's it?"
“…”
Mao Ping really wanted to ask, what is that?
But he was too embarrassed to do so, fearing that it would make him look even more foolish.
He had no choice but to wipe his face and speak as if nothing had happened.
"My Lord has instructed that although the city wall has not yet been built, the foundations of the new houses in that area have been basically completed and are habitable.
Now that the war has broken out again and there is unrest on the border, problems may arise at any time and in any place.
Let me tell you, young lady, if the crops in the fields can be harvested, do so quickly and move into the city sooner so that your Excellency can rest assured sooner."
His voice was hoarse, even sharper than the rooster at home.
Chen Chunxing finally stopped making trouble, opened the door, and called inside: "Someone come in and pour me a cup of tea."
Everybody, look at me and I look at you.
Lin Popo got up and went to the main room.
Apart from Chen Chunxing, she was the youngest among them and had a lot of free time... Anyway, she felt scared when she saw Niu Chunhua's stern face.
It's a childhood shadow.
When Lin Popo came out with the teapot, the others were no longer in a hurry to discuss the matter. They all gathered at the door and asked Mao Ping questions one after another, just like asking a child.
"What's going on? Another war? Why haven't I heard about it? Are they still conscripting soldiers this time?"
"You can't even be conscripted. Don't you see how old you are? Come on, young man, tell me about the new house. How many rooms does it have? Does it have a kang?"
"Hey, you're overthinking it! With Xiao Xue's current situation, you still want a brick and tile house? Why don't you just go to heaven!"
Everyone is used to the two brothers going off topic every day.
But Maoping has never seen it!
Looking at Lao Wang, it seemed like I had seen him a few times before, and then looking at Lao Song, I didn't recognize him at all.
Heart said.
There are more and more "capable people" here at Miss Shen's place...
He considered his answer carefully.
"This time, there will be no conscription of soldiers or collection of grain. We will simply ask each region to strengthen its defenses."
"How did the fight start?"
"Do you think I can tell fortunes or predict the future? I'm curious..."
"The house is made of yellow mud and thatch, similar to those in the village."
"Don't be disgusted, it's just this. We, the master, will pay for it ourselves and hire someone to do some repairs!"
Mao Ping was so thirsty from talking that he drank the whole pot of tea.
Turn around and take a look.
These villagers dressed in coarse linen clothes not only showed no gratitude at all, but also seemed to be... gloating?
Well, everybody knows it except him.
The so-called "waist bag" was contributed by the bandits to the Shen family, and the Shen family donated it to the government office in the name of the village.
As for "workers", it's even more difficult to say.
"Xiao Xue... Sir, this is like plucking a flock of sheep."
Finally remembering to save face for Xue Yongan, Niu Chunhua added the honorific with an expressionless face.
“…”
Maoping felt increasingly uncomfortable.
He hadn't been to the narrow village for a while, and this time he felt that everything was unfamiliar.
It's not just the people I meet, but also the crowing of chickens and the quacking of ducks, dogs chasing rabbits, and fellow villagers standing outside the school listening to the sound of reading... It's like sunlight shining into the sewers and revealing the treasures buried under the mud.
The man was confused and a little bit unbelievable, trying hard to hide the fluctuation in his eyes.
The old man was still chattering away with questions.
"I heard you say just now that people died outside the county town? Who died?"
“…”
All of Maoping's feelings turned into a big eye roll in an instant.
"Even if you put them all together and put them in front of me... I still need the courage to look at them!"
Wang Youcai laughed and touched the back of his head, "Didn't Master Xue tell you?"
This is quite strange.
As if to say, even if it was a pile of minced meat, Master Xue would be able to recognize its identity...
Mao Ping pondered and shook his head: "Master only told me to tell the young lady that Nanny Chen has found her."
"oh?"
Chen Chunxing narrowed his eyes, and in an instant, he understood.
In fact, these two things are not too important, but Xue Yongan asked Mao Ping to make this trip specifically, so there must be a reason.
Plus there are the murders.
Three small things are enough to make up a big thing.
The summer harvest is not far away, and since we have already agreed on a moving deadline, there is no need to do this extra work.
Xue Yongan was reminding her that the gang of perpetrators might be planning to attack the village...
Chen Chunxing's mind stirred, and he suddenly asked, "Has anything else happened in the county? For example, has some distinguished person come from somewhere and is hindering the master's affairs?"
Given his personality, if it weren't for this, he would definitely come in person.
Mao Ping was surprised and answered honestly, "Manager Chen turned back halfway... He said he ran into a group from the Liu family looking for their relatives, and wanted Master to send someone to accompany them to Liuren City."
As he spoke, he carefully observed Chen Chunxing.
He looked indifferent, as if unmoved.
Mao Ping said again:
"The master originally didn't want to interfere, but who knew that Nanny Chen would be brought back yesterday... To be honest, Miss, Nanny Chen is seriously injured and unconscious, and her condition is not good at all."
"Steward Chen suggested asking Doctor Chang to take a look, but the master refused."
"But from what I see, he hasn't given up. He's leading people to the market to look for Doctor Chang!"
"Right now, the city is in chaos, and the master really can't leave..."
Chen Chunxing glanced at Mao Ping with a half-smile, "The master didn't ask you to say the following words, did he?"
Since Xue Yongan rejected Manager Chen, he didn't want her to intervene.
Mao Ping smiled awkwardly and whispered, "But I think the girl would want to know..."
Chen Chunxing snorted without comment.
"Go back and tell the master I know what's going on. Tell him to behave himself and not resort to violence... Well, I'll have Doctor Chang go with you. Nanny Chen, it'll be useful if you keep it."
“…”
Mao Ping didn't have the courage to convey this.
But when he heard the three words "Doctor Chang", a strange look flashed in his eyes and he quickly agreed.
"Then I'll wait outside the village. After you finish eating, ask Doctor Chang to come find me."
Look at the sun, it's already noon.
Circles of white smoke were coming out of the chimney over there.
Chen Chunxing was stunned and was about to say: Don’t you want to eat something together?
Mao Ping hurriedly got on the carriage, waved the reins, and drove away.
"Why, has he eaten the food you cooked?" Lao Wang asked the question that was on everyone's mind.
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