Inside Qizi Garden, Ning Jin and her husband were also awakened.
Unfortunately, Shen Cile is currently pregnant and prone to sleepiness, falling asleep again shortly after waking up.
Although Ning Jin was curious, she still chose to stay by Shen Cile's side.
Zhilan immediately knocked on Ningyao's door in Qinyao Pavilion, but Ningyao was not there, so she had to return to her room.
Hua Yan and Xiao Yuanhuai in the guest courtyard were also awakened, each with their own thoughts.
Xiao Yang helped Xiao Yuanhuai sit up: "Master, you are feeling much better. This Third Miss's medical skills are quite good."
Xiao Yuanhuai nodded: "Indeed, although the poison has not been cured, these past few days have been the most relaxing days I have had in many years."
"If I could, I would really like to stay here..."
A hint of heartache flashed in Xiao Yang's eyes as he comforted him, "Fortunately, the master's poison has not been cured, and the Third Miss has promised to help you detoxify. Until then, just stay here and don't think about those things in the palace anymore."
"Um."
Xiao Yang changed the subject: "It's strange, the Yan Kingdom has been suffering from drought for almost a year. Even the Grand Preceptor said that the Yan Kingdom will suffer from a severe drought for three years. Could it be that the Grand Preceptor's prediction was wrong?"
Xiao Yuanhuai said, "I would rather the Grand Preceptor's prediction be wrong. We have seen many people of Yan Kingdom being displaced along the way. If this drought really stops, it would be a good thing."
"Our master is kind-hearted."
On Xiaoliang Mountain, Ning Yao's skirt fluttered loudly in the strong wind.
After a clap of thunder, a fierce wind began to rage.
The gloomy mood of the past few days was swept away at this moment.
Ning Yao stared intently at the sky. Half an hour later, thunder and lightning roared past.
A massive, silvery-purple lightning bolt illuminated almost the entire city of Li.
A hint of surprise appeared in Ning Yao's eyes: "Ordinary lightning is white, how come this is..."
"It really is a sacred tree, it's just different."
The people didn't care what color the lightning was; they only prayed for thunder and lightning, that tonight would be a stormy night.
Meanwhile, thousands of miles away in the Kunlun Mountains, the massive canopy of the Netherworld Divine Tree trembled, emitting a rustling sound.
The wind was unusually strong tonight, making the nearby animals feel uneasy.
The sacred tree exudes a gentle aura, as if soothing them.
The strange beast Bo slowly walked up to the sacred tree and stopped.
"I don't know what happened either, but it's definitely not a bad thing."
"I gave her a branch as a token of my gratitude, and it was this branch that allowed me to sense her presence."
"Reassure everyone and tell them not to worry. Everything she does is for their benefit, so don't worry."
"To see her again? You miss her? I don't know when we'll meet again, but your opportunity may be coming soon..."
"Hehe, you little rascal, since it's an opportunity, why not just say it outright? When the time comes, I will naturally lift the restrictions and let you go down the mountain. Don't be in such a hurry..."
Not long after the strange beast left, a light drizzle began to fall on Kunlun Ridge.
Not only were the animals surprised, but the Netherworld Tree was also astonished.
The aged voice rang out again: "So that's how it is... Heaven's blessing... It's an immense act of good fortune..."
Because of the connection between the Yin and Yang divine trees, a light drizzle fell over the Kunlun Mountains.
Meanwhile, Nanjiang City in the south and Songyang City in the north remained completely unaffected.
But in Licheng, thousands of miles away, it is currently pouring rain.
The whole city cheered the moment the heavy rain started.
Some people even rushed out into the rain to feel the long-awaited refreshing rain.
The people both cried and laughed, and finally all knelt down in devout worship, thanking God for His mercy.
Ning Yao was in Xiaoliangshan and was unaware of the actions of the people inside and outside the city.
I could only hear cheers every now and then, and feel their joy.
Wearing a straw hat, she quietly watched the long-awaited rain, feeling endless joy and ease in her heart.
"It's raining in Licheng. I don't know how it is in other places, but this is a good start. At least the people are no longer hopeless."
Ning Yao lifted her foot and walked down the mountain. She did not use her lightness skill, but took one step at a time, feeling the damp cold brought by the heavy rain. Even though her skirt was soaked, she did not stop.
When they returned to Qinyao Pavilion, Zhilan was anxiously waiting at the door.
She came out again when it started raining heavily. At first, she was overwhelmed with joy, but then she began to worry about Ning Yao.
"I wonder where Miss went, and whether she got wet."
Just then, the door to Qinyao Pavilion opened, and Ning Yao walked in.
Seeing Ning Yao enter wearing a bamboo hat, Zhi Lan instantly felt relieved and came to Ning Yao's side with an umbrella.
"Miss, where have you been? Be careful not to catch a cold in this heavy rain."
With the umbrella over their heads, the large raindrops no longer pelted their straw hats.
"No, I just went out for a walk when the thunder started. Now that it's raining, everyone in and around Licheng is going to be busy."
Upon hearing this, Zhilan chimed in, "Yes, yes, the people no longer have to live on parched land."
Ning Yao smiled faintly: "Get some rest, we have things to do tomorrow."
"Yes, miss!"
The strange phenomenon in Licheng was discovered by the nearby city of Qingzhou on the second day.
At that time, the heavy rain in Licheng had not stopped. It had been raining all night and it seemed to be making up for all the rain that had been missed in the past few months.
Looking from Qingzhou City towards Licheng, all one could see was a sky covered in dark clouds, a gloomy expanse.
Such weather led many to speculate whether it had rained in Licheng.
In more distant cities, the strange phenomenon above Li City could not be seen. Apart from the unrest in Qingzhou City, there were no changes elsewhere.
Everyone got up very early, as they hadn't slept much due to the rain last night.
Apart from the pregnant Shen Cile and Ning Yiyi.
When Ning Yao arrived at Shi'an Garden with an umbrella, everyone else had already arrived.
Everyone had a smile on their face.
Madam Ning greeted, "Yaoyao, you're here? Please sit down and have breakfast."
Ning Yao sat down, and Zhi Mei served her a bowl of porridge.
There was no rule about not talking while eating or sleeping at the dinner table today. Ning Wenyi exclaimed, "It finally rained. It's been such a relief!"
"Yes, these past six months have been tough for everyone."
"Speaking of which, with so much land, what are our plans for the future?"
"We'll just rent it out like before and collect the rent."
Ning Yao swallowed a mouthful of porridge and said, "Father, let's not rent out our land. Let's hire farmhands to do the work."
Ning Wenyi nodded: "What you said works too. How exactly do we do it?"
“It’s still raining outside. The ground has been dry for too long, and it will probably take some time to soak through. In the meantime, I’ll have Liu Zi spread the word that we’re hiring long-term and short-term workers. Food and lodging will be provided, but wages will be paid.”
Ning Wenyi said, "We can provide food. Although it's raining now, many people are still short of food. This alone should be enough to recruit quite a few people. But have you decided what to plant? And where to find farm workers?"
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