During the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, apart from the well-known romantic and unrestrained style, there were also continuous natural disasters and large numbers of people disappearing.
Frequent wars gave rise to a special kind of military rations: consuming food during the day and cooking food at night.
It can be called hell on earth.
Chi Xingyue couldn't help but shudder when he thought of that history.
As for what Ling Jiheng said, she saw some of it in the database, and ignored some of it because it had nothing to do with her.
"Have you found the tax grain from other places?" she asked.
"I'm not sure, but with your reminder, it shouldn't be a problem."
Chi Xingyue remembered something and asked, "What about Huang Yingying? Did she not get hurt?"
"No, we got there in time. The Huang family women were just a little frightened, but they're fine."
Chi Xingyue breathed a sigh of relief.
Although I have met Huang Yingying before and our relationship was not pleasant, but no matter what, they are from the same country.
In addition, as a woman, Chi Xingyue didn't want the other party to do something that was considered bigger than the sky in ancient times.
What Ling Jiheng didn't say was that Huang Yingying's clothes were torn by Batu Wensu at that time.
The other members of the Huang family were tied up and wanted to help, but they were unable to do anything.
Mrs. Huang shouted until her voice was hoarse. Huang Yingying's brother dug his nails into his palms, and her younger brother bit his lips with his teeth.
Although the feelings between those half-brothers were not that sincere, they also knew that if one prospers, all prosper, and if one suffers, all suffer.
If Huang Yingying was humiliated, it would not be just her problem, but the problem of the entire family.
What's more, their own sister, the Huang family's concubine's daughter, was also among those being bullied.
The sound of clothes being torn could be heard in the room one after another. Just when everyone was in despair, Zhou's army came like divine soldiers from heaven and chopped the Northern Liao bastards to death.
Then he turned around and walked out very disciplinedly, without looking at the girls with disheveled clothes.
Huang Yingying escaped danger and lay on the ground, tears streaming down her face.
After Huang Yingying was untied, her brother quickly took off his clothes and put them on her.
Holding comfortingly: "It's okay, it's okay, they are all dead, don't be afraid!"
After Huang Yingying's brother untied his mother, he came to comfort her: "Don't be afraid, sister. I will definitely learn martial arts diligently and protect you in the future."
Mrs. Huang's hands and feet were sore, but she had to cheer herself up and clean up the mess: "Stop crying, clean yourself up and get ready to leave.
What happened today is not your fault. Just pretend nothing happened. Mother will arrange everything for you."
These words were spoken to his own daughter and those concubine daughters.
After he finished speaking, the crying really became much quieter.
The concubines and daughters who were also bullied wrapped themselves in men's clothes and kowtowed to Madam Huang.
Suddenly, a few bundles were thrown in from outside. Mrs. Huang opened them and saw that they were clothes, both men's and women's.
And it looks familiar, as if it is my own home.
Without thinking too much, I called everyone over to pick out suitable ones to change into.
Then she simply tidied her hair and when she came out, she was the dignified and elegant lady of the house again.
The team leader explained to her, "Don't worry, Madam Huang, no one in the county knows about your disappearance.
Just go back under the cover of night and pretend nothing happened."
They are all victims, there is no need to blame them.
However, the world is unfair. If people knew that they had been abducted, they would be gossiped about even if they returned safely.
Therefore, Ling Jiheng did not tell the yamen runners where Mrs. Huang was going, for fear that they would see something they shouldn't see, spread rumors, or create awkward situations in the future.
Instead, he calmly reminded the Zhou family army who had come from afar.
After all, they belong to two different systems and have few opportunities to meet the Huang family. As long as they don't say too much, the Huang family's affairs will not be leaked.
Even though County Magistrate Huang and Madam Huang felt uneasy, they couldn't kill to silence the witness.
As for the clothes, Ling Jiheng had Butler Huang pack them up, too. No reason was needed.
Manager Huang was as smart as a shrewd man. He quickly packed up a lot of things and asked Zhou Jiajun to take them away, so as to keep his merit and fame hidden.
By the time the Huang family returned to the county government office, it was almost dawn.
Looking at the somewhat dilapidated but tidy courtyard, Mrs. Huang could no longer hold back and slumped in her chair.
Who could have imagined that in just two days, they would encounter the biggest change in their lives.
I thought I was doomed, but I was found and brought back safe and sound.
Several yamen runners in the county government office who were less seriously injured came up to report immediately, telling the whole story and praising Ling Jiheng and his companions highly.
Mrs. Huang learned that she was rescued because Ling Jiheng sent a letter to Zhou Jiajun in time. She nodded, sorted out the jewelry in her home that had not been stolen, and selected a few pieces to give to the housekeeper.
Ask the housekeeper to help pass it on.
“Given the current situation in the mansion, even if I wanted to thank someone, I couldn’t come up with a suitable gift.
Please ask the housekeeper to help explain it to me so that I don’t have any thoughts.”
The old butler had come into contact with Ling Jiheng and knew that he was not a stingy person.
He smiled and said, “Madam, there is no need to worry so much. I think what is important is not the thank you gift, but the thought.
The Ling family lives a wealthy life, and helping is just out of moral obligation.
It's not convenient to publicize this matter. When the master returns, find a job for the young master of the Ling family in the government office, or help him out in the future, which will be enough to repay the favor today."
Madam Huang nodded and said, "Just do as the housekeeper says."
So, these little gadgets fell into the hands of Erzhu and his men.
They were raised by Ling Jiheng and had high standards.
But he didn't refuse. After all, it was money, and Mrs. Huang would feel more at ease if he took it.
After Chi Xingyue learned about Huang Yingying's situation, he asked about County Magistrate Huang.
Ling Jiheng's expression turned strange. He hesitated for a long time before stammering, "He's lucky. He doesn't have to deal with this mess, and he still gets to marry a beautiful woman."
Ling Jiheng knew that County Magistrate Huang was not in danger, so he did not alert Fu Huanping.
Follow the main force to search for tax grain and kill the remnants of Northern Liao.
After the grain was stored in the warehouse, the yamen runners who went out to look for Mr. Huang finally found a clue.
When they saw the two people cuddling each other in the cave, they pursed their lips and said nothing, feeling sorry for their dead brothers.
Therefore, no one told County Magistrate Huang that his wife and daughter had been arrested.
The group returned to the county government office in silence. It was only then that County Magistrate Huang learned that the tax grain had been recovered, and he broke out in a cold sweat.
Although he was not in the county government office when the tax grain was robbed.
But such a big thing happened in Yunrou County, he could not escape responsibility at all.
Not only will he be reprimanded by Lord Yu Tingzhang in the city, but he will also have to accept sanctions from General Zhou.
He also had to spend money to appease the dozen or so yamen runners who died in the line of duty, and recruit people to fill their vacancies in a short period of time.
Mr. Huang took the initiative to ask Ling Jiheng if he would like to come to the county government to work. Ling Jiheng declined, saying that he had a lot of things to do at home and was too busy.
As for Jin Bao, Yin Bao and Ling Yi and Er Zhu, they neither looked down upon the meager salaries of being officials nor wanted to be bound by others, so they chose to go home with Ling Jiheng.
Lord Huang felt a little regretful, but he didn't force it. After thanking him repeatedly, he let the person leave.
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