Chapter 80 Chapter 80 Rebirth
Lin Si has no plans to expand his territory for the time being. The most important thing is to first establish Xihe Road as a good backup.
In order to highlight the hero Long Aotian's happiness, this novel not only includes the plague, but also various large and small natural disasters in the later period. Public resentment reaches its peak. In short, the novel will not stop until Dachen is killed.
In the later period, Lin You led the emperor to retreat again and again and make concessions again and again.
It's amazing that the emperor was in a coma for nearly half of the book, and at the end when Zhuo Zhengchu was about to take revenge, he miraculously woke up with medical help, and staged a scene of a terrified clown begging for mercy before his death.
These are things that will happen in the future, and Lin Si doesn’t plan to care about them for the time being.
The clinic was busy as hell, and the poor and businessmen who wanted to join her camp were already lining up.
At least in dealing with the plague, Lin Si simply outperformed the younger, middle-aged, and older Dengs perfectly.
The people in the health center have been working the hardest during this period. In addition to subsidies, Lin Si also arranged a commendation meeting and praised them in the newspaper.
After surviving the spring when the virus was most active, the spread of the plague was effectively controlled as summer arrived.
Once it gets warmer, the virus will disappear completely.
It was such a plague, which was not considered large in scale, that took the lives of countless people, and countless people were displaced and their bodies were exposed in the wilderness.
Those who are alive must continue to live their lives.
Those who came to treat their illnesses also negotiated big orders with Mo Jinglian when they left. In a short period of time, all the previously accumulated goods were sold out and the order book was filled up.
If Lin Si had not made arrangements in advance, no one in Xihe Road would have been infected.
The people of Xihe Road felt very lucky and said that if the county lord asked them to go east in the future, they would never go west.
Therefore, when Fengyue Tower in Lingzhou was blown up by Lin Si using explosives, no one dared to refute it.
Lin Si was too lazy to care about so many things. Anyone who dared to say no could get out.
She has wanted to do this for a long time.
Fengyuelou, as the name suggests, is the brothel of Dachen.
The brothel in Dachen was established by the government, and there was only one in Lingzhou in the entire Xihe Road.
After Lin Si and Liang Nian took over the government office, Fengyue Tower has been closed and has never been opened.
The girls in Fengyue Tower came from many backgrounds. Some were relatives of guilty officials, some were forced to sell themselves, and some were sold by their parents, brothers and sisters-in-law.
In short, no one is willing to do this. Their lives are like floating duckweed.
Yun Xiyu could not remember how long it had been since she had left Fengyue Tower. Ever since the Anping County Lady came, Fengyue Tower had been closed.
Yun Xiyu was very frightened. She didn't know what Princess Anping was going to do. Logically speaking, such a noble royal lady should have sneered at people like them who were struggling in the mud.
But every day someone came to bring them food and water, but they didn't ask them to do anything.
However, without the aunt and the pimp, Yun Xiyu no longer had to be beaten and whipped every day, no longer had to go hungry, and no longer had to entertain customers. She was terrified but also relieved.
But some people didn't believe it. "Are they raising us and giving us away to win people's hearts? They're just raising us for nothing? How is that possible? What is the status of the county lady? What are our status?"
Yun Xiyu shrank back, how could she dare to refute?
But even if that was true...she was grateful from the bottom of her heart for being able to steal this moment of peace.
This was the most "alive" time she had felt in the past twenty years.
Sisters who used to trip each other up to avoid being beaten can now sit around the same table and cook porridge in harmony. The little girls who were brought up can hold their bowls and wait eagerly for their share of the food.
Speaking of children, these children were bought by the aunt. When they were young, they could be used as maids, and when they grew up, they would become the top concubines in the future.
Yun Xiyu pinched the cheeks of the little girl named Ayun.
"Ayun, do you want potato porridge or sweet potato porridge?"
Ah Yun's face flushed. "I want to eat sweet potato porridge! Sweet potatoes are sweet."
Xie Wenniang said angrily, "Don't spoil them too much. You don't know where they will be sent to in the future. What will they do if they can't live through hardship?"
Yun Xiyu was about to reply when she saw someone coming in.
Food and water have been delivered today, so I guess no one will come again.
Xie Wenniang's face changed. She knew that such a good life could not last forever. Their bodies were almost worn out and they would probably be given away today.
She didn't care, as she was a worthless life to begin with, but these were the children, and they were so young.
Will it be given away too?
Ah Qing behaved very well at the clinic, so the cost of medicine was waived and he is now officially a resident of Xihe Road.
Zhu Shixi felt that Ah Qing was doing a good job in the clinic, so he kept him by his side as his third apprentice.
Today, only Bu Yi, A Qing, and Song Heyu came with Zhu Shixi.
The girls looked confused when facing the unfamiliar visitors.
It was Ah Qing who broke the deadlock first, "We were sent by the county lady to examine the ladies."
Xie Wenniang's face turned strange. "Care for us?"
As soon as she finished speaking, she noticed Song Heyu standing next to her.
She knew Song Heyu, after all, she was a famous gynecologist in Xihe Road. However, the old lady was so stingy that she only let her come to see her twice.
Yun Xiyu sighed softly, so he wanted to test his fertility, right?
She bowed obediently: "Thank you for your grace, my lady."
Zhu Shixi has an innocent face, but unfortunately he is an unsociable and bloodthirsty demon.
She remembered what the county lady had told her, that she should try to comfort them and tell them that it was just a physical examination. After the examination, they would be given courses and ideological transformation and would be released.
But Zhu Shixi is not good at speaking.
Song Heyu explained the situation clearly in a few words. "This consultation was arranged by the county lady to determine whether you are in good health. If you have any stubborn illness, I will prescribe medicine to nourish you. After you recover, I will reform your thoughts and release you as a good citizen."
As soon as these words were spoken, the whole room was in an uproar.
Xie Wenniang thought she was hallucinating. "Returning to a good family? Doctor Song is probably deceiving us. How is that possible?"
"Is this...really Guiliangji?"
"I don't believe it. There is no such good thing in this world."
As a loyal fan of Lin Si, Bu Yi replied: "The county lady has the world in her heart, and you are also ordinary people, so naturally you should also have a new life."
Zhu Shixi thought about it and felt that he should say something. "It's true. Ladies, don't be surprised. This is an order from the county lady herself. After you leave Fengyue Tower, it will be blown up. Under the county lady's rule, there are no brothels."
Yun Xiyu held back her tears, "Then you've been feeding us all these days, aren't you just going to give us away?"
"Of course not. I just want to give you ladies some time to adapt. Plus, the plague has been spreading outside during this period, which is why your business has been delayed."
Ayun was confused by what she heard and just tugged at Yun Xiyu's sleeve.
The girls were all a little confused as to what to do. Some were laughing, some were crying, but they just kept asking over and over again.
Bu Yi took their temperatures and patiently explained, "After you get out, it's up to you where you want to live. If you don't want to stay in Lingzhou, you can live anywhere. We'll arrange jobs for you later."
Everything seems like a dream, so unreal.
Xie Wenniang didn't have time to pay attention to what the thermometer was. She was ashamed of her previous speculation and let others pinch her face.
"It hurts, it hurts, it seems to be true."
This was Bu Yi's first contact with brothel girls. She saw these girls lift up their sleeves and their wrists were covered with crisscrossing scars, most of which were whip wounds.
Her heart tightened when she saw it.
Yun Xiyu thought Bu Yi was disgusted with her and hurriedly covered her arms, "I scared the little girl."
Bu Yi shook his head and said, "No, I just feel a little sad when I see it."
Yun Xiyu smiled and said, "These are all old injuries. I was sold by my parents, so when I was first sold here, I was always disobedient."
"There won't be days like this anymore." Bu Yi comforted awkwardly.
Compared to Bu Yi, Ah Qing was much more outgoing. While taking the temperature and registering, he was writing at the same time. Ah Qing had just learned to read and write, so his handwriting was neat and square, always like the handwriting of an elementary school student.
Seeing that she was having difficulty writing, Xie Wenniang took the charcoal pencil.
Ah Qing was surprised, "My wife can write!"
Xie Wenniang: "We've hired a teacher to teach us before."
"That's great, girl, please help me write. I've just learned to read and I write slowly!" Ah Qing raised her head and looked at Xie Wenniang with admiration.
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Lingzhou has been bustling lately, mostly due to the presence of those from humble backgrounds and businessmen. After their seven-day quarantine was lifted, they couldn't wait to meet Lin Si, eager to showcase their ambitions and talents.
But without exception, they were all rejected.
Then they had to settle for the next best thing and ask to see Liang Nian.
Liang Nian didn't meet them either, but sent someone to tell them that when they came to Xihe Road, they had to abide by the rules of Anping County Lord, first read the revised laws of Xihe Road, and then get the outstanding graduates of the night school.
Newspapers also became a new channel for the poor and businessmen to obtain information, and the second issue of the newspaper was even sold at a high price.
Especially Ah Qing’s self-narration, which made Song Zhiyi, one of the rebellious F3, unable to hold his head up.
Liang Nian was so busy in the government office that she had just finished a meeting with Lin Si. When she heard that someone else wanted to see her, she didn't even raise her head.
"I pushed it."
He Jin hesitated and said, "The girl said her name was Zhong Shu, and she said she was an old acquaintance of yours."
Lin Si followed Liang Nian.
Zhong Shu, this name seems familiar.
Isn’t this one of Zhuo Zhengchu’s concubines, the beautiful widow?
Lin Si looked at Liang Nian's expression, and his gossipy heart was burning with curiosity.
He Jin passed on the message and ran as far as he could very consciously.
Liang Nian looked at Lin Si's expression and asked, "What is the county lady thinking about?"
Lin Si smiled slyly, "I'm wondering what kind of old acquaintance this is."
Liang Nian simply confessed, "She once loved me, it's that simple."
Lin Si: "So are you going to see her now?"
Zhong Shu was sitting uncomfortably in the reception room of the government office, her fingertips unconsciously stroking her sleeves. She knew that many people wanted to see Liang Nian, but they were all rejected. She could only tell him her maiden name, not knowing whether Liang Nian would see her.
He drank cup after cup of tea until he heard footsteps. Zhong Shu raised his eyes hastily, but the moment he saw who was coming, he was struck by lightning.
It was indeed Liang Nian, but he was completely different from the one she remembered.
Her face hadn't changed much from ten years ago, but her hair was no longer tied up, but in a bun, decorated only with a headband.
His once handsome features softened a bit.
This is definitely a girl, and a very beautiful girl.
Zhong Shu’s world collapsed!
She felt dizzy. All those subtle rejections and why he would retreat without a trace every time she mustered up the courage to approach him suddenly had the answer.
So...that's the reason.
Liang Nian: "Madam Zhong, long time no see."
Zhong Shu's throat tightened, and a thousand words rolled around on his tongue before finally coming to a single sentence: "I... won't tell anyone."
Liang Nian's expression remained unchanged. "I am following the county lady now, which is already a capital crime. I am not afraid of the crime of deceiving the emperor."
Zhong Shu relaxed for a long time. "I, I just came to see how you were doing. Thanks to the county lady, my husband and my nephews and nieces were finally rescued... I wanted to go into the city to express my gratitude to the county lady, but I didn't expect that the county lady would not see guests."
Zhong Shu's eyes finally stopped at Liang Nian's face. It was this face that made her obsessed, and she didn't give up until she went to Li County.
But I didn't expect the truth to be so absurd and reasonable.
But can I blame her?
Zhong Shu thought, he must be reluctant to do so.
The atmosphere fell silent again.
Liang Nian reminded them, "Are you going back to Liangzhe Road?"
Zhong Shu nodded hesitantly, "Should... yes."
Yesterday the whole family discussed the question of whether to leave or stay.
Both Lu Yang and Lu Qing were afraid that Princess Anping would eventually side with Dachen, so they have been hesitant and have not made up their minds yet.
Liang Nian felt that he and Zhong Shu were old acquaintances, so he advised, "I think it's better for you to stay under the current circumstances."
Zhong Shu sighed, "But the county lady is a member of the royal family after all."
"The county lady will not stand on Dachen's side." Liang Nian interrupted.
Zhong Shu almost blurted out, "I believe you."
Ten years had passed since they last met, and the truth was this. There was really no need for the two to reminisce about the past. Zhong Shu finally found the answer to his obsession from his youth.
Zhong Shu stumbled over his question, "So now... you've returned to being a girl. What are your plans for the future?"
Liang Nian's eyes were solemn and his voice was firm, "If you say you plan..."
She paused, "That is to follow the county lady to restore this chaotic world, so that the people of the world can no longer suffer from hunger and sell their children, and can live with dignity."
Zhong Shu stared at her in amazement, feeling ashamed.
She turned around and heard Liang Nian say behind her, "Madam Zhong is very talented and has a lot to offer in Xihe Road."
Zhong Shu replied with a "OK", and she thought, she could finally let it go.
Although she has no choice now except to let it go.
What could she do? The person she had loved in her youth was actually a woman disguised as a man. No one would believe her if she told them!
After Zhong Shu walked away, Liang Nian coughed twice, "County Master, have you seen enough?"
Lin Si walked in openly, without the slightest hint of shyness about eavesdropping. "I, the county lord, was passing by and accidentally overheard Magistrate Liang reminiscing about the past. I'm truly sorry."
Chunyi followed behind, her cheeks flushed as she listened.
It turns out that Magistrate Liang had such a past!
Liang Nian was helpless. "Zhong Shu's writing is very good. Didn't you want to find a talented girl to write some interesting articles and novels?"
Lin Si nodded, "So, it turns out that Liang Zhizhou did this all for me. I'm really flattered."
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