Jiang Qianqian listened attentively and took notes in her own unique way.
Zhou Qionghua, standing nearby, sneered again, "I say, what kind of face do you have? Jiang Qianqian, a woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent, don't you even know this basic principle? Why are you learning to write?"
Jiang Qianqian ignored her mother.
It seems that Xu Yuehuai gave her a kind of strength.
This is the power of rebellion.
This force transformed into a scalding flame burning within my heart.
It burned so intensely.
Zhou Qionghua continued to mock and ridicule, but the moment she looked into Jiang Qianqian's eyes, she seemed to see something familiar in those clear, dark pupils.
That is...
What is it?
His eyes were almost exactly the same as Xu Yuehuai's.
As for Xu Yuehuai, he has been in the mine for seven or eight days now and knows everything about it.
This mining area is huge, unbelievably huge.
The district was divided into thirteen districts, with about twenty farmers working in each district. Three or four districts were overseen by a headman who was ruthless and showed no mercy.
Those disobedient farmers would be tortured to death and their bodies dumped in mass graves.
Besides this group, there is another group that recruits new members.
"So," Xu Yuehuai chatted with everyone after lunch, "was it authorized by the imperial court? Otherwise, where did they get their power from?"
Everyone started chatting animatedly.
A man from Qinshui Village looked worried. "The official sent me here. Our upright official said he would give me five taels of silver a month, so I came here for those five taels of silver."
"How long has it been since you went back?"
"Me?" The man lowered his head. "Seven years. I came here seven years ago."
Xu Yuehuai then looked at another man, "And you?"
“It’s been four years. Back then, my son was getting married, and I came here to save money for him. Who knew…” He started crying as he said this, “Later, my son was also arrested and beaten to death by them. The reason I’m still alive is so that I can sue them when I get out.”
"Me, and me too."
Another person was filled with indignation, "They killed my second uncle."
“My cousin was also killed. I don’t know where they put my cousin’s body.”
Upon hearing this, Xu Yuehuai realized that the situation was far more complicated than she had imagined.
She hesitated for a long time before looking at Qi Guze.
"This group of people are clearly far from the emperor's reach, so they're using the imperial court's name to recruit workers. Naturally, they won't let you go back. Once even one person leaves, that person will reveal the secret, so you..."
The group was surprised.
They immediately asked in unison, "Does that mean we're all going to be killed?"
“Yes!” Xu Yuehuai nodded.
Qi Guze then said, "Everyone, please gather your information and details about your murdered relatives and friends. I need a list so that we can target our efforts effectively."
"My lord, you must avenge my family!"
"Don't worry, we won't let them die in vain."
Xu Yuehuai has a good memory; she remembers everything people say.
Soon, a shocking report was compiled: "From Heping Town to Qinshui Village and then to Longshou Village, up to here, 4,352 people have been killed." This... what an enormous number!
"Too many!" Xu Yuehuai exclaimed in surprise. "And this is not even a complete count. As for those who are nameless and faceless, there are countless others."
"Continue with the statistics."
Qi Guze said.
That night, Qi Guze prepared to go out.
After all, he needs to gather more clues and more evidence.
"I'm going out for a walk."
"Investigate something?" Xu Yuehua smiled knowingly. "Everyone's asleep. Let's go out together and come back before dawn tomorrow."
"It's dangerous, I'll go alone."
"I enjoy taking risks." Xu Yuehuai is happy to face danger, but when she thinks about the dense list she has compiled, she feels a chill.
This matter must be handled quickly and accurately.
Every day they delay, another person is killed.
"Can you fly and climb walls?"
"Anyone can't do that." Xu Yuehuai stood up with a smile. In her previous life, she had mastered this high-flying martial art, so she was naturally very skilled.
Seeing Xu Yuehuai disappear from sight, Qi Guze also chased after her.
The two walked through the night and soon arrived outside.
Having been imprisoned for so long, Xu Yuehuai felt that the outside world was so wonderful, with its soft waters, gentle mountains, and smiling spring sea.
Soon, the two arrived at the night market.
This place is very lively, and people often come and go to do business and buy food here.
Xu Yuehuai stopped, and the two walked forward.
"Who dressed you up like this?"
"Ah Qi." Xu Yuehuai chuckled, reaching out to stroke her curly beard. Naturally, she was now an ugly, lewd man.
"Ah Qi".
Qi Guze immediately pictured Ah Qi's spirited face.
That face was so familiar that he couldn't help but think of the man on the throne. The same sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, the same handsome appearance, only that Ah Qi was slightly younger.
Seeing that Qi Guze seemed to be lost in thought, Xu Yuehuai said, "Let's buy some food."
"What should we eat?"
"I'll lend you the money and treat you to a meal, how about it?" Xu Yuehuai smiled, and Qi Guze nodded, taking out his money bag.
Xu Yuehuai didn't stand on ceremony and ordered wontons and steamed buns to eat. After satisfying their hunger, the two walked forward. At this moment, Xu Yuehuai thought of Zhou Wan and her group and hurriedly said, "Oh no, I haven't been back for seven or eight days. They are still starving."
"Let's go take a look."
Zhou Wan was exceptionally obedient, always treating Xu Yuehuai's words as golden rules, so she did not leave. Upon arriving at their destination, Xu Yuehuai immediately spotted the busy Zhou Wan.
Zhou Wan was coughing badly, and Jiang Shichen was helping her as the two prepared food for everyone.
As for Liu Cuiming, that elusive fellow was nowhere to be found.
Zhou Qionghua was picky and sarcastic, finding fault with everything and acting like a spoiled rich girl. Zhou Wan remained silent, but Jiang Shichen, who was standing next to her, could no longer bear it. "Right now, we only have wild vegetables to eat. If we run too slowly, we won't even have any left. What are you still being so picky about?"
"This is outrageous! I didn't say anything, and you, a mere child, are already so disrespectful?"
"You're disrespectful to your elders, what kind of senior are you?"
"you……"
Zhou Wan finally spoke, "Given these meager conditions, if you're willing, then eat; if not, then go hungry. Why argue with a child?"
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