Returning after a three-year escape from death, the tyrant has turned evil.

Chapter 104 Helping them
Song Yi thought it was Xichun coming over, so she didn't turn around. She just said, "Xichun, you should go wash your hair later. I can help you wash your hair."

Jiang Lanye walked over, looked down at her smooth back covered with water droplets, and couldn't help but say, "Don't stick your body out like that, it's cold."

Song Yi was startled and plunged into the water, splashing water and wetting her face.

Then, she turned around and looked at Jiang Lanye, her face full of unease.

"How did you get in here?"

Jiang Lanye said, "I've said everything that needed to be said. I've come to see you."

As soon as she finished speaking, Xichun came in with some things. When she saw Jiang Lanye standing inside, she exclaimed in surprise and hurriedly stuffed the things into his hands, saying, "This servant will go out. Your Majesty, please continue."

Song Yi: "."

Jiang Lanye chuckled softly, rolled up his sleeves in front of Song Yi, and asked, "Where's the comb? I'll wash your hair for you."

Song Yi looked at him warily and asked, "Are you sure you won't lay a hand on me?"

Jiang Lanye raised an eyebrow. "I cannot guarantee that."

Song Yi gritted her teeth: "Then I don't need your help, I need Xichun's help."

Jiang Lanye smiled slightly and said, "Xichun has already left."

Song Yi looked at him and suddenly started to discuss things with him.

"How about this, you help me and I'll help you, and then you can come with me for a walk in the street later, okay?"

Jiang Lanye sat on the stool and said succinctly, "The reason, why did you go to the street?"

As Song Yi sat in the carriage and entered the city, she saw many thin and weak children. Although she did not know exactly what had happened, she could not bear to see the merchants' goods being blown to the ground by the strong wind.

As a noble consort, she never imagined that life outside the palace would be so arduous.

Song Yi said, "I just want to go and have a look. I've been in the carriage all the way, and I want to stretch my legs."

Jiang Lanye felt that this was definitely not the reason, but he didn't ask any further and said, "Okay."

After a while.

Song Yi changed into a thick dress, let her hair down, and was about to walk out when Jiang Lanye reached out and easily pulled her back by her collar.

She stumbled, glaring at Jiang Lanye with displeasure.

"doing what?"

Jiang Lanye said calmly, "It's cloudy today and the wind is strong, which is a bit unusual. You just took a bath, and you'll easily catch a cold if you go out like this."

Then, the palace maid replaced the bucket with hot water.

Song Yi sat obediently to one side, watching Jiang Lanye take a bath, but in an instant she became absent-minded again.

Jiang Lanye noticed that something was wrong with her. After all, she always seemed a little lost when she watched him take a bath.

Jiang Lanye moved quickly, still slightly damp, and walked up to Song Yi. He reached out and touched her hair, saying, "You can go out now."

Song Yi glanced at him and said, "Why don't Xichun and I go out? You must be very busy right now; those people are probably still looking for you."

Jiang Lanye remained silent, shook his head, and his attitude was clearly extremely firm.

"Ok."

Immediately afterwards, Jiang Lanye saw Song Yi get into the carriage, carrying two large bags of pastries in her arms, and say, "Let's go."

Jiang Lanye frowned.

"you sure?"

He had already guessed what Song Yi was going to do.

Song Yi said, "I'm sure. We can't just feed those children dry rations. Many of them don't have straight teeth. I can't even swallow them myself, let alone them."

Hearing her soft murmurs, Jiang Lanye's heart softened.

"But after that, there will be very few snacks available for you to eat."

Song Yi nodded, somewhat conflicted. "Jiang Lanye, actually I don't think I'm that kind either. I also think about what I should do. I really can't swallow those dry rations."

Jiang Lanye responded and looked at her intently, listening as she continued:
"But I also felt that if I didn't do something, I definitely wouldn't be able to sleep well at night, and I would feel a little uncomfortable."

Jiang Lanye's eyes were full of tenderness, and he couldn't help but reach out and pat her head.

A gentleman judges by actions, not by intentions. What matters is what Song Yi did, not what he was thinking.

She and Jiang Lanye left the mansion, and a gust of wind instantly swept over them, carrying with it moisture.

Song Yi narrowed her eyes. Jiang Lanye stood in front of her, shielding her from some of the wind.

The two walked along the street. Because a strong wind suddenly blew up, many people took shelter in their homes. There were still many things scattered on the road that had been blown by the wind.

A child squatted by the roadside, letting the wind blow his hair, his head buried in his hands.

Song Yi jogged over, squatted down in front of him, hesitated for a moment, and then reached out and poked him.

Why don't you go back?

The child was startled and suddenly looked up. After seeing Song Yi, his gaze subconsciously swept over her before he said, "I want to wait until the wind dies down before I go back."

He was exceptionally thin, so Song Yi asked, "Are you hungry? I have some snacks here, would you like some?"

He didn't speak, so Song Yi opened the package, presented the pastries to him, and said:

"Choose one yourself, there are many here."

The little boy's eyes darted around, and he reached out his dirty little hand and picked up a piece.

Song Yi said, "You can take a few more."

Suddenly, his expression changed, and his small hand reached straight for the jade pendant at Song Yi's waist.

Seeing this, Song Yi was about to dodge when Jiang Lanye reached out and firmly grasped his wrist.

Song Yi quickly took two steps back, and touched the jade pendant hanging at her waist with lingering fear.

This is what Jiang Lanye made her wear. As long as she has this jade pendant, no matter when or who she is, seeing her will be like seeing Jiang Lanye.

I never imagined that this child had the intention to steal other people's things.

The little boy was so frightened that he cried.

Jiang Lanye let go of his hand, and he quickly grabbed a pastry and ran away.

Upon seeing this, Song Yi couldn't help but ask, "What's going on? Why are all the people here so poor?"

Jiang Lanye's eyes flickered slightly, clearly indicating that he had thought of something.

"Soldier."

He said suddenly.

Song Yi was taken aback. "What do you mean? You mean this place was looted by passing soldiers?"

Jiang Lanye nodded.

Song Yi could hardly believe it.

"Why?"

Looking at her innocent and bewildered eyes, Jiang Lanye said in a low voice, "Song Yi, never think that soldiers fight for the people. They all have their own thoughts. Some have no choice but to fight, some fight for money, and some fight for their families. Great people are always in the minority."

Before they arrived, Rongcheng was the only way to Qingzhou. The soldiers had traveled a long and arduous journey, and many people had robbed the people of their belongings.

The reason this didn't happen this time was precisely because Jiang Lanye and Song Yi were there.

After hearing this, Song Yi took a deep breath and said, "Alright."

She has no right to condemn either side; the only thing she can do now is to do her best to help them.

(End of this chapter)