After rebirth, my wife just wants to be a widow

In the eyes of the people, Shen Ruoyan walked step by step towards the closed city gate.

The soldiers surrounding the city gate saw her approach and unconsciously put away their spears.

Shen Ruoyan bypassed them and came to an official standing under the city gate.

Shen Ruoyan also recognized this official.

He worked beside Lu Yan. Every time Shen Ruoyan went to the government office to deliver food to Lu Yan, she would always greet Shen Ruoyan with a smile.

Considering that he was relatively young and could not deal with those old fritters who would take advantage of tax loopholes, Lu Yan asked him to stay and be responsible for the daily affairs in Zhoucheng.

I didn't expect such a thing to happen in Qianpianzhou City.

Shen Ruoyan smiled at him and said, "Thank you, Mr. Liang."

Liang Zhengxiu's expression was complicated, especially when he saw Shen Ruoyan's bulging belly, he lowered his eyes and did not dare to make contact with Shen Ruoyan.

He tightly grasped the thousand-pound gate that controlled the opening of the city gate, so hard that his knuckles turned white.

When he learned that the plague broke out in the city, he immediately had the city gate closed and led a group of troops to personally guard the city gate, never letting anyone out.

However, the moment he saw Shen Ruoyan, Liang Zhengxiu was shaken.

Mr. Lu is his idol, and he has been kind to him.

Before leaving, Lu Yan called Liang Zhengxiu over alone and explained in detail what needed to be paid attention to in his official duties.Finally, Lu Yan stood up and said to Liang Zhengxiu: "I have another unkind request. Please take care of my wife during my absence."

When Mrs. Lu was mentioned, Mr. Lu's cold face was filled with an unknowing tenderness.

Liang Zhengxiu knew how much Mr. Lu loved his wife.

Now, seeing Shen Ruoyan walking through the crowd and coming to him, Liang Zhengxiu's determination to guard the city gate began to hesitate.

There was a plague in the city and he couldn't let Mrs. Lu stay here.

But if Du Du released Shen Ruoyan in front of so many people, how would he appease the people?

Thinking of this, Liang Zhengxiu held the Qianjin Gate harder.

Finally, he gritted his teeth and made a decision in his heart.

For the sake of friendship, Mrs. Lu must let her go, but for the sake of Daning, everyone else in the city must also stay. As for letting Shen Ruoyan go, how will she explain to the people?

He can only apologize with death!

After making up his mind, Liang Zhengxiu raised his head and forced out a smile that was uglier than crying at Shen Ruoyan.

Five years ago, he finally got into the imperial examination, but because he had no background, he could only do a meaningless job.

He had doubted himself.

Could it be that he had studied hard for decades just to live such a life?

Just when he thought he would live a life of inaction, Liang Zhengxiu met Lu Yan.

Since arriving in Yizhou, Liang Zhengxiu finally found a place where he can use his talents.

Although the daily work is busy, I feel very happy.

There are many colleagues who have similar experiences to him here, and everyone regards Lu Yan as their benefactor.

Liang Zhengxiu also thought that he would be like Mr. Lu in the future, marry his beloved woman, live a down-to-earth life, and work conscientiously, so that he would have no regrets in this life.

To be honest, Liang Zhengxiu would not be willing to let him commit suicide now.

Liang Zhengxiu's throat was dry and he really couldn't say anything.

Just about to let go of the hand holding the Qianjin gate.

Suddenly, I felt a force pressing down the door.

Liang Zhengxiu looked over doubtfully.

I saw a plain white hand pressing on the other end of the gate.

Looking along his arm, Liang Zhengxiu couldn't help but become even more surprised when he saw that it was Shen Ruoyan pressing the door.

Shen Ruoyan's voice was not loud, but unusually firm.

She shook her head at Liang Zhengxiu and said, "Master Liang, I won't leave the city."

Knowing that Shen Ruoyan did not come here to leave the city, Liang Zhengxiu's eyes widened in shock.

Looking at Shen Ruoyan's belly, he asked worriedly: "But, you are still pregnant..."

Shen Ruoyan smiled at him and repeated: "I will stay with everyone."

The action of the two men holding the Thousand Jin Gate at the same time caused misunderstandings among many people behind them.

Seeing that Liang Zhengqiu had not made any move, everyone thought that Liang Zhengxiu refused to open the city gate when Mrs. Lu came forward.

A few people standing at the front shouted angrily to Liang Zhengxiu: "Open the door quickly. Mrs. Lu is still pregnant. If something happens, can you bear the responsibility?"

"Yes, Mr. Lu has been so kind to us. Are you worthy of Mr. Lu by doing this?"

After listening to their words, the anxiety in the hearts of the people behind them was instantly ignited, and they all shouted loudly:

"Get out of the way and let us out!"

"I don't want to die here!"

"Open the door quickly, we all need to go out!"

Liang Zhengxiu quickly stepped forward and wanted to explain to the people why he did this.

But he was only one person. Facing the huge crowd, no matter how Liang Zhengxiu shouted at the top of his lungs, his voice was like a drop of water, drowned in the rolling tide.

Seeing that the excited people were about to break through the soldiers blocking them in front.

The situation may be about to get out of control.

Shen Ruoyan drew out her dagger and cut off the rope connecting the city gate without hesitation.

The huge winch fell to the ground with a loud noise as the reins broke.

"boom!"

Yellow dust is everywhere.

The shocking scene silenced all the people who rushed to the city gate.

Shen Ruoyan stood on tiptoes and found that she was not tall enough, so she simply held up her skirt and climbed up the steps leading to the city wall.

After making sure that everyone could see her, Shen Ruoyan stopped, raised her voice and said to the following:

"We can't go out!"

After a moment of silence, someone reminded Shen Ruoyan, "Mrs. Lu, don't you know that plague has begun to spread in the city?"

Another also emphasized: "Yes, it is a plague, the kind that will kill someone if you catch it! Someone has already died next door to my house!"

It is human instinct to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages.

Looking at the people below, everyone's face was filled with fear of death.

Shen Ruoyan didn't know if she could persuade so many people to give up the idea of ​​​​escape and stay in the city.

Clenching her fists, Shen Ruoyan tried her best to cover up her inner panic and pretended to be calm and said: "Of course I know what happened in the city.

But let me ask you, where do you plan to go after you go out? "

Without waiting for anyone to answer, Shen Ruoyan continued: "Do you want to go to your relatives, or do you plan to find an inn to stay?

If someone is willing to accept you, does that mean that your arrival increases their risk of contracting the plague?

Do you feel guilty for causing trouble to your relatives and friends? "