The coroner and the concubine doctor pursue the murderer in the Dali Temple

Chapter 490: Public Sentiment

Xiao Mubei breathed a sigh of relief, jumped off the carriage, helped up the people closest to the carriage, and said, "Everyone, please get up quickly. This is our responsibility. Your Majesty is wise and will never abandon the people."

An old woman spoke tremblingly, "Your Highness, I heard that the princess is pregnant. She saved my old man, and we have no way to repay her. These are eggs laid by our own chickens. Please be sure to give them to the princess. They are very nutritious." As she spoke, the old woman handed over a basket of white eggs.

Xiao Mubei took a closer look and found that this old woman was the daughter of the old man who fainted in the county magistrate's mansion that day. She was also the first one who said she believed in Chu Yunxi.

Xiao Mubei said hurriedly: "Mother-in-law, we all have eggs. You and Grandpa should keep these for your health. Grandpa just recovered from a serious illness and needs to be well taken care of."

The old woman was anxious, "We still have some at home. Your Majesty, do you think we are poor people? If you don't accept it, I will be unhappy."

At this time, a bare hand stretched out from the side and took the basket. Chu Yunxi appeared with a smile and said, "Mother-in-law, I will obey your order. I love eggs the most."

The old woman was happy then, and patted Chu Yunxi's hand and said, "Princess, you are pregnant, so you can't work hard normally. If there is anything, let the prince do it, okay?"

Xiao Mubei was beside him, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. Chu Yunxi glanced at him and said with a smile, "I know, mother-in-law."

The old woman was beaming with joy. At this time, another person ran over and knelt in front of Chu Yunxi, saying, "Prince, Princess, Ma Wenke is here to apologize to you. I was blind and offended Princess, and also hurt Prince. I really deserve death. Prince and Princess are the benefactors of Hongye County. Ma Wenke cannot atone for his sins even if he dies. You can beat me or scold me, but I will not even frown."

This man was the one who kidnapped Chu Yunxi that day. Chu Yunxi laughed and said, "Why should I beat and scold you? You are willing to stand up for the people and are brave and fearless. We should praise you."

Ma Wenke was stunned and said in a stammering voice: "Princess...are you joking?"

Chu Yunxi said seriously: "I'm not kidding, Ma Wenke, have you ever read a book?"

Ma Wenke nodded and said, "I have read it."

“Why don’t you take the imperial examination?”

Ma Wenke scratched his head and said, "I originally planned to participate this year, but I didn't expect the epidemic to happen before I set off, so I was delayed."

"It's not too late to set off now. There is still a month before the imperial examination. Work hard and you will become a good official in the future." Chu Yunxi encouraged him.

Ma Wenke asked blankly: "Really?"

"Naturally, the people need good officials who are willing to stand up for them."

Ma Wenke was inspired by Chu Yunxi's words and grinned, "Thank you for your advice, Princess. I will work hard."

Seeing that they had wasted a lot of time, Xiao Mubei and Chu Yunxi got on the carriage. Many people stuffed things into the carriage, and they couldn't refuse because they didn't know who stuffed them. After a long while, they finally left the city with the enthusiastic farewell of the people. Luo Daqun was waiting for Xiao Mubei and Chu Yunxi outside the city gate, waiting for their instructions. Xiao Mubei said, "General Luo, when the epidemic in the city is completely over, open the city gates and let the people come and go freely. I have written a memorial to the capital. His Majesty will send a new county governor soon. When the time comes, some people will stay to guard the city, and you can go back to the barracks."

Luo Daqun immediately accepted the order, and after a moment's hesitation, he said, "I heard that the prince is going to Yinghe Town to arrest the former county governor Huo Zixu?"

Xiao Mubei nodded and waited for him to continue. Luo Daqun then continued, "I have heard before that Huo Zixu seems to have a mysterious master by his side. That person specializes in helping Huo Zixu do some shameful things. He is extremely fast and ruthless. No one has ever seen his true face. Your Majesty, you must be extremely careful when you go there."

It turns out that there is such a person around Huo Zixu. No wonder he dares to stay in Dasui so unscrupulously. It seems that he is sure that no one can do anything to him.

Xiao Mubei said in a deep voice: "I know about this, thank you General Luo for telling me this."

Luo Daqun knelt on one knee and said, "Your Highness and Princess are so righteous that you risked your own life to save the people of Hongye County. I admire you very much. From now on, if Your Highness and Princess need me, I will go through fire and water for you."

Xiao Mubei helped him up and said, "General Luo, you don't have to be polite. We are all working for His Majesty and Dasui. We are brothers from the same camp, so I won't say polite words. There will definitely be opportunities for us to fight side by side in the future. When that happens, I must have a drink with General Luo."

The two men sympathized with each other, and after talking for a while, Xiao Mubei finally got on the carriage and left. Luo Daqun and a group of people watched the carriage go away until it disappeared from view before they finally dispersed.

Chu Yunxi sighed, "He who wins the hearts of the people wins the world. This time, Your Majesty has won the hearts of all the people in Hongye County."

Xiao Mubei smiled, "It's all thanks to the princess."

"Not bad, don't be greedy, it seems that this princess has done a good job in training."

The two chatted for a while before Chu Yunxi got down to business. "I just asked Zi Han to go back to Beijing to inform Brother to set off for Yinghe Town. General Luo said that the man next to Huo Zixu is very dangerous, so we should be prepared."

Xiao Mubei laughed, "I am so sorry to have to trouble you again, Senior Brother. Actually, Baiyu Heimu and Ziyiwei should be able to handle it."

"I know, but it's just in case. By the way, Your Majesty, I have an idea. I think Ma Wenke is good. How about letting him be the new governor of Hongye County after the imperial examination? He is from Hongye County and is familiar with this place. Hongye County needs development now. If he comes, he will definitely do his best to help Hongye County recover its vitality."

Xiao Mubei also thought this was a good idea and said, "As long as he has real talent and knowledge, I can help make this happen."

Chu Yunxi nodded. This matter still needed long-term consideration. At least she had to wait until the imperial examination was over and after she had read Ma Wenke's article.

Yinghe Town is about five days away from Hongye County. On the third day of the journey, something unexpected happened.

Around noon, a man was lying on the deserted official road.

Bai Yu was driving the carriage at a fast speed when he suddenly saw a person on the official road. Bai Yu's eyesight was not bad, but he didn't see him just now. When he saw that he had to brake, it was too late. He pulled the reins and made both horses neigh. The eight hooves dragged a long way on the ground before they stopped next to the person. The horses' hooves were about to crush the person into a pulp.