Sister Han is good at farming

This time, Ruan Qingqing didn't think too long. The day after she met Wen Chunwen, Chi Jingxiao rushed into Ruan's Roast Duck Restaurant where Ruan Qingqing was and found Ruan Qingqing and Ruan Shiping.

"What did you say? A plague broke out in Lingzhuzhou and Shaoyun Prefecture?" Ruan Qingqing's heart trembled.

"The most important thing is that the Yingshui River has entered its dry season and has recently dried up. Now Qingshui County is only supported by the water in the reservoir. In addition, there are a large number of people coming and going from other places, and the water supply here is even more tight. We may run out of water in another month.

My father means that you should leave here before the news spreads. Don't go east, go north and settle down in Huiyuan or Hefen Prefecture. As for the travel permit, I believe it will not be difficult to get it with your family's relationship with County Magistrate Zhao."

Ruan Qingqing drank three cups of cold tea before she calmed down. If it was something else, she might have a solution.

But, this is a plague!

The plague broke out in Lingzhuzhou and Shaoyun Prefecture. At this time, the plague broke out almost immediately after the refugees from Jianghuai and Jiangxia arrived. What about Lulin Prefecture that they passed by? Or even Qingshui Town, could it be that the plague was already hidden? She could even make a bolder guess: this plague originated from drought!

Then, are Lu Lin and Yuan Xiang also doomed?

Ruan Qingqing didn't dare to think further, it was too horrifying!

Have we just had a few days of peace?

Leaving is definitely inevitable, but how they leave and how they can settle down in a foreign land are things that need long-term consideration.

Because the roast duck restaurant was doing a booming business, and Ruan Wantie was summoned by Zhao Siming from time to time, the whole family moved to the county town, and Zaoziling sent people to get the dried duck meat from time to time.

When we sat together for lunch at noon, we discussed this matter.

"It is said that the Yingshui River has been dry since the day before yesterday. This is because the Yingshui River entered the dry season relatively late this year. In the past two days, I have visited all the reservoirs in Qingshui County, and the water in each reservoir is indeed decreasing. We estimate that we can only hold out for a month at most, and this is still the case if everyone saves water. So even if there is no plague incident, everyone still has to flee."

Ruan Wantie said with a heavy heart.

"Brother Jingxiao told us to go north to Huiyuan or Hefen Prefecture." Ruan Shiping said with a pale face.

"Going east is not feasible, there is plague there; going west is even worse, the drought there is worse than here; going south is not feasible either. There is a lot of miasma in the south, we are not prepared for anything, and going there rashly will not bring us any good. After thinking it over, we can only go north."

Ruan Wantie analyzed.

"Dad, I'm worried that if things go on for too long, Huiyuan or Hefen Prefecture in the north won't let us into the city. After all, they're afraid that the refugees will bring the plague to their city. So I think it would be better for us to follow the young master from the capital and leave in the next two days."

Ruan Qingqing said.

"Okay, I'll go back after dinner to inform your grandparents. Daya, you take care of the store. Mother, you, Erya, and Shi Ping, prepare the children's clothes and food for the journey."

Ruan Wantie immediately assigned tasks to everyone.

However, that night, bad news came. Except for carriages of outsiders, other pedestrians were not allowed to leave Qingshui County or even Lulin Prefecture without permission.

In desperation, Ruan Qingqing had to ask Wen Chunwen for help.

"You said you would trade the roast duck recipe for the chance for me to take you out of Lulin Mansion?" Wen Chunwen was not surprised to hear Ruan Qingqing's request. Lulin was already in chaos, and leaving this place of trouble was indeed the safest way.

"Yes." Ruan Qingqing nodded heavily. If she could use money to exchange for safety at this time, she would do it without hesitation. If the money is gone, you can start over; but if a life is lost, it is really gone.

Wen Chunwen took a deep breath and said, "I only have six carriages left. Two of them are for the goods I brought to Qingshui County this time, two are for food and cold-weather supplies, and the other carriage is for my cousin's family. I really can't spare an extra carriage to accommodate you."

"Is it not possible to squeeze in a little? After all, most of the people in my family are children, and they take up little space." Ruan Qingqing asked unwillingly.

"I'll go back and take a look. However, we can only free up one carriage for you. Do you want to ask someone else for a solution?" Wen Chunwen did not say anything definite.

"If you can move out an empty carriage, I'm still willing to make this deal with you." Ruan Qingqing decided decisively that this was not the time to be picky, and she should escape from here first.

"Okay, let's wait until I go back and take a look first."

When they got home, Ruan Qingqing told Ruan Wantie and the others about the situation, and everyone fell silent.

"If Master Wen can spare a carriage, we should take that carriage! Now is not the time to be picky. Once we enter Huiyuan City, we can spend money to buy a carriage or find a place to stay. Can Lord Zhao help us with the pass?"

Ruan Qingqing asked the most crucial question.

"The pass is fine. But Daya, the child's mother, you two should follow Master Wen's motorcade! I'll stay here with your grandparents."

Ruan Wantie said suddenly.

"Boss, why? Shouldn't our family be together?" Wang exclaimed.

"At this critical moment of life and death, I cannot ignore my parents and brothers. Even though I did all kinds of wrong things before, my parents and brothers still didn't give up on me. Now that disaster is imminent, I will abandon them alone. Isn't that unfilial and unrighteous?"

Ruan Wantie said with a look of pain on his face.

"Then you are being kind and righteous by leaving us behind? We are going to a provincial capital where we are unfamiliar with the place!" Wang burst into tears before she could say a word.

"If Dad doesn't go, I'll be scared too." Ruan Shian and Ruan Lanlan said timidly.

"Let's just not follow Master Wen and the others. Forget it. How nice it would be if the whole family could be together no matter life or death! There is no such thing as being unfilial or unjust, nor is there any such thing as being unkind or unmerciful." Ruan Shiping said without giving up.

"No, why not take up the chance to live?! Why did we fight so hard in the first place? Wasn't it just to survive? We may be able to survive if we flee with the main force, but Xiaowu and Xiaoliu may not be able to!" Ruan Qingqing was the first to reject Ruan Shiping's bad idea.

"But..." Ruan Wantie hesitated.

Ruan Qingqing closed her eyes and took a few deep breaths. "Dad, let me stay here! I'll protect grandpa, grandma, uncles and the others for you."

"Daya!" Ruan Wantie shook his head vigorously. "Before, because of the bet between your father and me, I almost let you die in the mouth of a wolf when we were reclaiming the land. Now, how could I leave you alone in a place with water shortage and possible outbreak of plague?"

"Dad, don't get excited yet, listen to me first. First of all, I know a lot of things, and if I stay here, I might be able to find some turning points; secondly, I am naturally strong and quick to react, so no matter what danger arises, I will not let myself be too passive. Finally, I am your daughter, and it is my duty to be filial to my father.

But, Dad, I will protect your parents and brothers for you, so please do your best to protect my parents and my brothers and sisters! Never gamble again, and never listen to others easily!"