Chapter 18: Murder and Looting



Shen Shurong bit her lip, she hadn’t thought of a reason yet, and in his opinion, it wasn’t necessary at all.

You’d be a fool to say you weren’t moved, “Do we look like we’re going to call off the engagement now?”

The two of them were alone in a room, eating at the same table, holding hands.

Xie Yunzhao's ears turned red. He was just afraid. He shook his head and said, "No."

“Will it be difficult?”

“No, it’s very simple for me.”

If it succeeds, Ye Man will no longer become the plaything of the dog prince, and their fates will be changed. Shen Shurong smiled and leaned over to look at him, "Why don't you ask me why?"

The little girl suddenly came closer, looked up at him with a smile, and Xie Yunzhao's heart began to beat wildly again, "Do whatever you want, there is no reason."

Chen Shurong deliberately glared at him and said, "What if I kill someone and rob him?"

"I'll go for you,"

Shen Shurong felt sweet in her heart, she believed it.

At this moment, looking at his slightly red cheeks and beautiful lips, I really want to kiss him.

I was afraid of scaring him, so I endured it.

"Let's eat. We have a lot to do today."

Xie Yunzhao let her go, and seeing that she had an appetite, he started eating with peace of mind.

Ye Man and Qiao Yue had been waiting for a few days and were eager to come. Xie Yunzhao made room for them and followed the servants to the treasury and accounting office.

It has been a long time since we last met, and Chen Shurong is grateful for the gift from heaven.

Holding their hands, we went to the corridor to chat.

Qiao Yue was young and lively, and she enviously held Chen Shurong's arm and said, "Princess, I heard that His Majesty has given you a separate residence, a treatment that only princesses can have, it's great."

Ye Man was also happy for her, "Yes, I originally thought it was a pity that you lost Master Xie, but now it seems even better. Being the daughter-in-law of a Duke's Mansion is not as comfortable as being the head of a mansion."

Qiao Yue asked in a low voice: "So, does that mean Xie Yunzhao is married into the family?"

"There are many people who want to marry into the princess's family. Although Xie Yunzhao is the son of the Duke's Mansion, he does not have a title, so he is considered to be marrying up."

Chen Shurong knew that they all didn't think highly of Xie Yunzhao, but it didn't matter. The fewer people knew about his good qualities, the better.

"Don't talk about me, how are you two doing lately?"

Qiao Yue curled her lips and said, "Not good."

Ye Man's cheeks flushed slightly, "Just like that."

"Sister Manman is getting married and has been very busy lately,"

Shen Shurong smiled faintly, her marriage might not be concluded, “Xiao Qiao, why are you not good?”

"You still remember the young scholar my father was optimistic about, right? He hasn't contacted me recently."

This shouldn't be the case, Chen Shurong recalled. In his previous life, the young scholar doted on Xiao Qiao. Before the wedding, he gave her small gifts and love poems every day, and never made her feel so lost.

After marriage, he often accompanied Xiao Qiao to the Duke's Mansion. When Xiao Qiao came to see him, he would go to find Xie Yunzheng.

Ye Man poked her still chubby face and said, "Maybe he's busy. He'll be fine after a while."

Qiao Yue pouted, "Maybe."

A man may not be worth your worrying about him. Sometimes, when you see more things, your heart will naturally be broad. Shen Shurong suggested: "I'm going out today, you can go too."

"OK!"

Xie Yunzhao thought that he would go out alone with Rongrong, so when no one was paying attention, he glared at Ye Man and Qiao Yue.

Thinking of how Rongrong had lost her appetite for breakfast because of Yeman, she became even angrier.

"Second Master, please take the carriage. The princess thinks you are too dark."

"Go away, she's just afraid that I'll turn black,"

Qingzhu smiled, "Yes, yes, please get in the car,"

"Why take a carriage? Bring an umbrella." How can you protect Rongrong while riding in a carriage?

The three sisters took a carriage, followed by an empty carriage, and headed west of the city.

Chen Shurong opened the carriage curtain and saw a young man riding a tall horse with an umbrella above his head.

Xie Yunzhao laughed out loud, turned around and grinned, "Rongrong, don't worry, this will protect you and won't get you tanned."

Qiao Yue and Ye Man also came over to take a look and laughed. Where had they ever seen someone riding a horse holding an umbrella?

Most of the people on the street focused their attention on Xie Yunzhao, but he seemed to be unable to see.

On the way, I was seen by some young men I knew, who teased me, "Xie Er, whose man is holding an umbrella?"

Xie Yunzhao raised his eyelids, "Whether I am a man or not, don't you know when you are being beaten?"

Ye Man is looking at the princess, and you don’t even want to do anything about it?

Shen Shurong smiled, "I let you do that."

Ye Man was speechless. "He is really obedient."

Qiao Yue came over and said, "He is not obedient, he only listens to the princess."

Chen Shurong scolded her, "Doesn't your little scholar listen to you the most?"

Qiao Yue stuck out her tongue and ignored the contact for the past few days, showing that she was quite obedient.

They were talking and laughing all the way, but when they saw the refugees in the west of the city, they all disappeared without a trace, and they were stunned.

This was the first time in Chen Shurong's two lifetimes that he had seen such a scene: skinny and unsteady, these words were very specific to the scene.

The clothes were full of patches and had holes, and some were even naked.

The temporary shed, exposed to wind and rain, is already on the verge of collapse.

Some sold themselves to bury their fathers, some sought medicine for their sons.

In the stinky ditch, there are children fighting with dogs for food.

Each scene is very different from the prosperity and dance in the palace yesterday.

They were a group of people that didn't fit in here.

"How could it be... like this?"

"I've only heard Dad describe it, but I've never seen it."

There was a tone of crying in the little sister's voice.

Xie Yunzhao grabbed Shen Shurong's arm and dodged the passing crowd.

"It's not safe here, shall we go back first?"

Chen Shurong grabbed him, "Brother Yun Zhao, I want to walk some more,"

Xie Yunzhao protected her as they walked in. More and more people came over with bowls in their hands. Those who had originally kowtowed kowtowed even more frequently. It was obvious that these people were either rich or noble, and they just wanted to be fed.

Ye Man and Qiao Yue felt nauseated by the pungent smell. They held on to their maid's hand and walked back to the carriage, unable to move forward.

Shen Shurong endured all the discomfort, what was this? Compared to the human heart, nothing is purer.

Xie Yunzhao saw that she was enduring and felt upset. What on earth was she going to do?

You can tell him anything, you don't have to experience it yourself.

"Brother Yun Zhao,"

Xie Yunzhao leaned forward slightly, "What's wrong?"

"In the past, the people of the Great Zhou lived and worked in peace and contentment. They used to be harmonious couples with children around them. Now they have lost their homes and become refugees. It is not certain how long the sun will shine."

"If this continues, will our descendants be able to continue living in peace as they do today?"

Xie Yunzhao hesitated. As long as he was around, it would be fine for their descendants. But if he was gone one day, it would be hard to guarantee what would happen.

Shen Shurong raised his eyes and stared at Xie Yunzhao, “I want to use the treasury to rebuild their homes,”

She wanted to take a different path, and wanted to give him a sign, not wanting him to feel like a stranger.

Xie Yunzhao was moved. He only knew that she was kind and beautiful, but he didn't know that she cared about the world. "Rongrong, whatever you want to do, I will accompany you."

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