The fool has become a spirit, and she can speak

Surprisingly, Shang Xi also took the initiative to bring Han Nianxia along. In the past, Shang Xi disliked Han Nianxia's bad mouth and noisy nature and didn't like going out with her.

But today is different from the past. The situation is different. Yuhua is in a low mood. The two of them stand together, lifeless and dull. She needs a lively person like Han Nianxia.

The carriage was moving slowly northwards. For people coming from the north, the nearest road was the road in the north of the city leading to Chaizhou.

It's another hot day today. It's still morning, but Shang Xi has already started fanning herself with the fan in her hand.

It was indeed different to have Han Nianxia in the car. Along the way, Han Nianxia talked to her non-stop, and this person also brought a lot of food.

When they reached the city gate, the coachman said to Shang Xi, "Princess, we have arrived."

Several women got off the carriage one after another. As soon as they got out of the sedan, Han Nianxia used a fan to block the scorching sun from above her head, "Cousin, it's too hot today, the sun is so scorching!"

The air seemed to burn people's faces. Shang Xi also covered her face with a fan, but she quickly adapted to it. "It's a hot day now. This is just the beginning. It will get hotter day by day."

"It will get even hotter. I don't remember Fengqi being this hot."

Shang Xi looked at the sky, and then at the base of the city wall built of tall stone walls. A trumpet creeper with tenacious vitality was listlessly climbing on the stone wall. It felt like it would wither soon if it was not watered.

Shang Xi sighed, "It's been a bit dry this year. I counted on my fingers and it hasn't rained much. If this continues, the crop yields will be reduced."

"Cousin, there won't be famine, will there? Let me tell you, there is famine everywhere in Dalang now. Soldiers are looting, Yaduo people are looting, and the common people are looting too. Sometimes people get beaten to a bloody pulp just for a handful of rice, and some unlucky people even lose their lives. We were so worried along the way, it was terrifying."

Yuhua stared at Han Nianxia as she spoke. Han Nianxia felt goosebumps all over her body under Yuhua's creepy eyes. She swallowed her saliva and explained after a moment of hesitation: "It's not exactly what I said. Look, we have arrived here safely, and your family will be safe."

It was a hot day, and the sun was shining brightly. This was not the time to cry. Shang Xi pulled Yuhua, who was about to cry, and said, "Good luck will come to you. Let's go out of the city and take a look outside."

Yuhua then swallowed her tears and followed Shang Xi as they walked out of the city, looking around.

She was looking to see if there were any brothers of the Chen family among the people entering the city. Shang Xi also hoped to see the figures of the Chen brothers among these people, but from looking at the faces and figures of these people one by one, there were no brothers of the Chen family!

Shang Xi planned to go out of the city gate and find a place to sit and watch people coming and going, which was better than being bored at home.

But as soon as he stepped out of the city gate, Shang Xi stopped.

"Why are there refugees? Although there is a drought this year, our beggars are still able to eat. I haven't heard of any famine-stricken areas nearby recently. Where did these people come from?" Shang Xi asked one question after another. They hadn't seen any refugees in the beggars' quarters for several years.

Shang Xi was about to walk towards the group of people on the roadside to ask, but Han Nianxia pulled Shang Xi with a pale face and said nervously, "Cousin, ignore them, let's quickly line up to go into the city."

"Why? Are we in any danger?"

Shang Xi was influenced by Han Nianxia. She was like a person suffering from paranoia. She quickly scanned the surrounding environment like a thief. When did so many refugees appear here?

Han Nianxia was very nervous and spoke faster. "These are refugees who escaped from Dalang. They came to rob people. I was robbed before and they almost hurt me."

"You said they were from Dalang?"

Shang Xi glanced at the people around her in disbelief. Those people were sitting on the ground, staring at a man who had just left the city. Including several women like them. Being evaluated and stared at by a group of strangers like this, Shang Xi became uneasy in her heart. She had to be vigilant to ensure her own safety.

"When we entered Fengqi's territory, many people from Dalang were scrambling to get in. When we passed through Chaizhou, there were many refugees from Dalang on the streets of Chaizhou. However, wherever they were, there was no peace. Those poor and hungry refugees looted food and robbed goods. Every day, a large number of soldiers and soldiers were suppressing them on the streets."

"How did they get into our begging?"

"There are still many ways to get in, but only a few can get in. Cousin, go to the checkpoints and see that they are all refugees. They risk their lives to beg in Fengshan because Fengshan is peaceful and begging here is better than living in Dalang."

"What nonsense! They don't want their homes and lands anymore. Dalang is so big, there must be a place for them to stay!"

"Cousin, there is no place for them to stay! Their family has long been plundered by the government. As for the land, it doesn't matter if they don't have it. The old taxes are heavy and unbearable, but new taxes are added on top of the old taxes. If I were them, I would run away too. I would risk my life there."

"If old taxes are increased and new taxes are imposed, the people will surely complain bitterly, but they must be allowed to live, otherwise things will backfire and cause riots, resulting in more casualties."

"Cousin, there are riots everywhere in Dalang. These people have been forced into a desperate situation. It's hard to say what extreme things they can do. We'd better stay away from them. When I passed by Chaizhou, the eleven cities in Chaizhou were all in turmoil. They robbed everything they saw and made trouble everywhere. The government's troops patrolled the streets every day, watching these people. Let's go into the city. This is the imperial city, and it is heavily guarded. They can't get in easily."

Han Nianxia looked like she was really afraid of these people.

Shang Xi was not in a hurry to run away. After hearing what Han Nianxia said, she even became worried about these refugees: "But it's not a solution to stop these people from entering the door."

Han Nianxia pointed to a carriage road that just left the city and said, "Cousin, did you see that carriage carrying grain? As long as one person takes action, they will swarm over and snatch everything away."

"Is this true? In broad daylight, at the foot of the imperial city, with a group of clerks guarding the gate, how dare they rob openly?"

Han Nianxia hid herself behind Shang Xi, "Look, cousin!"

It was as if these people had planned this. There were so many people leaving the city, but the only one being targeted was the carriage carrying grain.

At this time, three people were already walking towards the carriage, and seemed to be talking to the coachman.

They were a little far away and didn't dare to get close, so I couldn't hear what they were saying, but I could see the driver's expression.