C38 (1/2)

Fortunately, all the soldiers in the distance were calm and composed. No one dared to look back.

Gu Yiqing wrapped a piece of cloth around both of her feet before sending her back. This time, he didn't ride with her, instead leading the horse in the front like last time.

However, Gu Jinzhu's heart was in a mess. She didn't even dare to raise her eyes to look at the tall and straight figure in front of her. She couldn't forget that feeling just now.

When she returned to the Mayor's mansion, she found out that the guards had changed. She knew that the fire was only in the backyard, and nothing had happened.

Yun Xiang and Bi Meng were also fine. When they saw her, they would immediately rush over and cry.

When they woke up, the young miss had already disappeared. Fortunately, Xue Yi had sent people to protect them the whole time, so they managed to escape the sea of fire.

After half the night, Gu Jinzhu could no longer sleep. She lay on her bed, tossing and turning thinking about the danger she had just been in, thinking that the officials had set a trap for her and wanted to imprison her in the backyard.

Furthermore, it was obvious that the jungle had been ambushed. Thinking about the situation at that time, Gu Jinzhu felt a chill in her heart.

If this was something that Gu Yiqing had set up a long time ago, then it was within his expectations that the backyard would be burned, but he still let her live there. In order to confuse the enemies, in order to be confident that nothing would happen to her, in short, he treated her as a 'chess piece', and she didn't dare to think any further …

Gu Yiqing finally got busy after the night had passed. He actually had the Emperor Token. He had ordered the garrison troops of a nearby province to help him, bringing all the officials of Binzhou City and taking them all into custody.

Strangely, after that night, the third prince had disappeared without a trace.

Gu Yiqing had opened up all the granaries in each county and was preparing porridge for the citizens. This time, the porridge was definitely different from the last time. It was cooked until it was thick and thick.

The rich local gentry had never colluded with the government and were now all trembling with fear. Gu Yiqing waved his pen and was willing to donate food and money to be exempted from the crime.

At this point, all the wealthy families opened up their warehouses, giving out the large amount of food that they had previously accumulated. Countless silver coins were sent to the magistrate court, and Gu Yiqing's disaster relief was progressing smoothly.

He registered all the victims and arranged a place for them to stay. He sent soldiers to build houses and repair dams. He also organized all the doctors in the city to treat the poor and to rest in peace.

Gu Jinzhu brought the two girls and walked along the street. She almost couldn't believe that the lifeless city market a few days ago was now so lively.

The victims were lining up for porridge, the healers were treating the sick, soldiers were patrolling the streets, houses were being built up and everything was in order. The city that had been devastated by the floods had slowly returned to its former flourishing appearance.

Seeing that she was living in peace, and then thinking back to her journey here, she couldn't help but be moved.

For some reason, his mind would always recall that day when he had ascended to the peak of the mountain, his eyes held a trace of compassion. If that was the result, then his ruthlessness would not be so frightening.

Except for one thing, the walls were covered with notices. Ten days later, all the corrupt officials and those who had resorted to illegal means to profit from the disaster were beheaded at the entrance of the market.

The citizens gathered in front of the notice and were discussing it. Some were clapping their hands in joy, while some were sighing over the thunderous actions of the messenger. Some were waiting to watch the show, but Gu Jinzhu was unable to see the blood rain in ten days.

Three days later, she was escorted by Gu Yiqing and officially set foot on the road back to Shengjing.