Chapter 277 - Chapter 277: Chapter 277: Chu Lan needs her_l (1/2)

Chapter 277: Chapter 277: Chu Lan needs her_l

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Those children who were sold in the market looked confused and lost, with no sparkle in their eyes. Their innocence had been replaced by a sense of helplessness and disorientation.

■■Meimei, am I imagining things? It seems like there are more homeless people on the street recently.” Wei Ruo pulled back the curtain and spoke to the driver, Xiumei.

“It’S not your imagination, Miss. Not every county in Taizhou Prefecture is as fortunate as Xingshan County. Some counties faced a poor harvest last year, and their stored grains can barely last until this year. Even after selling everything, they can’t sustain themselves for a few months. I heard that a lot of them borrowed money from landlords to sow this year’s crops. But due to the cold snap a few days ago, all their hope is lost. That’s why the number of homeless people on the streets has increased these days.” Xiumei sighed and added.

She continued, “I suspect it will only get worse if we don’t see a good harvest this year. I shudder to think how these people will manage to survive?

If this is the dire situation in the Government City, the situation in the counties

is likely worse.

Wei Ruo looked a bit down. Although she had anticipated this situation, seeing

it firsthand still affected her.

After wandering about the city for a while, she signaled to Xiumei, and they returned to the Military Prefecture.

Weil Ruo entered the estate through a side gate; she had changed out of her street clothes in the carriage before returning home.

Upon stepping down from the carriage, Wei Ruo noticed a carriage parked at

the main gate, guarded by several unfamiliar guards.

Instinct told her that a person of distinction had arrived at the mansion.

Seeing this, Xiumei expressed her concern, “Miss, has something happened at home?”

“We’ll deal with whatever comes our way. Let’s go home first.

Wei Ruo and Xiumei entered Tingsong Garden and saw a familiar figure.

Old Lady Qin was waiting for them at the entrance of Tingsong Garden with a smile on her face and an attentive attitude.

The sight made Wei Ruo a bit uneasy. She had suspected that it might be Chu Lan visiting when she saw the formidable array at the entrance. Now seeing Old Lady Qin confirmed it.

You can’t avoid misfortune if it’s meant to come.

Wei Ruo Stepped forward and greeted Old Lady Qin, “Nice to see you, Lady Qin.” “Miss Wei, it has been a while. You’ve become more dazzling and captivating since we last met.” Old Lady Qin lavished her with praise.

Knowing that she was being flattered, Wei Ruo just smiled and did not take it to heart.

“I guess Lady Qin didn’t come over just for a casual visit. Since you are here to see me, there must be something you want. Let’s go inside and talk.” Wei Ruo said.

Old Lady Qin smiled in response, “Miss Wei, you have such a keen mind, there’s no hiding anything from you. Indeed, I am here to discuss something with you.”