With one hand she heals, and the other hand she kills, the princess vows to rule the world!

However, the officers on the other side remained unmoved by the tragic scene. One of them, with a ferocious look on his face, threatened, "Yuancheng's population has reached its maximum. We can't accommodate refugees like you! Find somewhere else to go!"

"Where do you want us to go in this heavy snow?" someone among the refugees shouted. "Countless people have been frozen to death in the heavy snow in the north. Do you officials have any humanity at all? Do you care about the lives of us ordinary people?"

The heavy snow and cold weather in the north froze countless people to death, but this had nothing to do with the Yuancheng officials!

It was snowing heavily, and these officers were called out early in the morning to drive out the refugees. They were already full of resentment.

"I don't care where you come from or what happened to your original residence, but I just want to say one thing: there is no place for you in Yuancheng! Leave now! If you don't leave, don't blame us for being merciless!"

"That was the notice posted by your government, the order personally issued by Chief Liu of Yuancheng. Why is it no longer valid? Are you playing with the lives of the people? Aren't you afraid that we will report it to the state and sue Liu Hongwen?"

It's that familiar voice again.

In several conversations, this voice has always been the one with the sharpest words. I think this person should be considered the leader of this group of refugees, right?

Shu He stood in the distance, looking into the crowd. She felt a little curious about the man who spoke.

She looked through the crowd and saw only a man in a tattered black cotton coat standing in the front, fighting against the brutal officials and protecting a group of weak women and children behind him.

"Among these fleeing refugees, there are people with such clear logic!"

Shu He couldn't help but admire.

"Madam He, what are you talking about?"

"Oh, nothing." Shu He smiled faintly and asked, "Uncle Zhang, do you know where those refugees came from? Why did they come to Yuancheng?"

Uncle Zhang shook his head. "I'm not sure exactly where it came from, but it looks like it came from the north."

"North?" They were still trying to escape in such heavy snow. Aren't they afraid of freezing to death on the way? Or did something serious happen over there that forced them to leave their homeland?

"They must be from Beisha City," Zhang Bo said. When he mentioned Beisha City, his face showed a complex expression. There was pity, pity, anger, and helplessness.

"Uncle Zhang, what's wrong with Beisha City? Judging from your expression, you seem to know something." Shu He was a little curious. Is there anything special about Beisha City?

Uncle Zhang stroked his gray beard and shook his head slightly. He sat on the steps in front of the door and slowly told what he knew.

"Beisha City was once a major city in the Tianqi Dynasty. Although it was located in the north, it was adjacent to the Beidi Kingdom and was therefore an important trading center between the two countries. It was once as prosperous and wealthy as Kyoto!"

"However, the Northern Di Kingdom later launched a war against the Tianqi Dynasty. At that time, the Tianqi Dynasty did not have any capable generals, so they were ultimately defeated, and Beisha City was captured by the Northern Di Kingdom."

However, the Beidi Kingdom, which had acquired Beisha City, did not cherish it well. Due to Tianqi's closure of trade with the Beidi Kingdom, Beisha City was no longer as prosperous as it once was. However, there were still many wealthy merchants in the city, and this also made some people jealous.

The powerful and influential forces of Beidi Kingdom took action one after another, robbing and seizing Beisha City, draining the wealth of the former Tianqi City, which was once rich enough to rival a country!

Five years ago, King Dongli volunteered to fight against the Northern Di. With his bravery and invincibility, he defeated the Northern Di army in just two months. Not only did he force the Northern Di to cede land and pay compensation, he also successfully recaptured the city of Beisha.

However, the Beisha City at that time was no longer the Beisha City of the past.

During the ten years of the Northern Di invasion, Beisha City was driven to the point of despair and widespread suffering. Once a city of hundreds of thousands, by the time it was reclaimed, less than 30% of its population remained, mostly consisting of the elderly, the weak, women, and children. Thus, a great city fell into decline, becoming the poorest and most desolate city in Tianqi.

"Over the past two years, due to frequent extreme weather events, life has become even more difficult for the people of Beisha City. Countless people have died of starvation or freezing, forcing them to leave their homes and seek survival opportunities further south."

Uncle Zhang looked melancholy, and was very worried and sympathetic about the current situation of the people in Beisha City.

"Then the government won't do anything? The imperial court won't do anything?" Shu He was puzzled. Recovering the lost city should be a good thing. Why did the imperial court take back the lost city but not do anything?

"Someone once wanted to take charge." Zhang Bo's expression shifted slightly, and he sighed softly, "It's a pity that the person who wanted to take charge has now been dismissed from his post by the court and has become an exile..."

"With so many people in the court, is there no one else willing to take charge?" Shu He still didn't understand. How come there was no one who could take charge of Beisha City in such a big Tianqi Dynasty?

Zhang Bo glanced at her and smiled faintly, a bitter smile on his face. "There are not many people in the court today who can get things done!"

Looking at the refugees, Zhang Bo's wry smile turned to indignation. "They all despise Beisha City because it's a barren and impoverished place with a harsh environment where it's impossible to survive. That's why no one wants to come."

"In the end, only a poor scholar showed up. I thought he was a noble man, but it turned out to be another one trying to make money!"

Uncle Zhang sighed, "There's nothing to gain in that place. It's just another layer of hardship for the people!"

From Zhang Bo's expression, Shu He could almost see the miserable scene he described.

Once the first city in the north, I am afraid it is now just a desolate scene.

"Uncle Zhang, how much rice do we have left? Can you make some porridge to share with them?" Shu He looked at the refugees and knew very well what it felt like to be hungry and cold. He also knew that in such a cold environment, if those people didn't get hot food, they would not be able to hold on for long.

Behind the crowd, several women and children could no longer stand.

Before Uncle Zhang could say anything, Madam Zhang spoke up with some dissatisfaction, "Madam He, it's snowing heavily and we don't have much food to begin with. You'd better not be so kind, or we won't even have enough to eat!"

Uncle Zhang glanced at Madam Zhang, feeling that her attitude towards Madam He these past two days was a little strange.

However, thinking back to what she said yesterday afternoon, it didn't seem strange anymore. Perhaps she was speaking up for the young master?

"Besides, you are just a kitchen helper in Anheju. Don't think of yourself as the mistress of Anheju just because of a lie!" Madam Zhang was unhappy. Even if she relied on the fact that the young master liked Xiao Yier, she couldn't interfere in the kitchen like this, right?

"Mrs. Zhang!" Uncle Zhang couldn't stand it anymore and spoke out to stop her.

"I'm sorry, Madam Zhang, I just felt sorry for those people." Shu He was a little embarrassed, he had actually forgotten about it.

Indeed, this is not her home, and she really shouldn't be "giving orders" here.

"Mrs. Zhang, Mrs. He also means well. Even if we don't have that ability, you shouldn't talk like that!" Seeing that Mrs. He's face was sincere and seemed to be unintentional, Zhang Bo spoke up to help.

Madam Wang stood aside without saying a word, but a hint of worry flashed between her brows. Why is Sister Zhang so irritable today?

"I'm right. Madam He is here to help in the kitchen. After all, her status is about the same as ours. But Madam He always acts so high and mighty that it makes people uncomfortable. And what she did yesterday was too unkind!"

Madam Zhang noticed someone poking her, and when she turned around, she saw Madam Wang winking at her.

She knew that Lady Wang was trying to remind her, but she didn't know why, she just couldn't stand Lady He taking advantage of her daughter's favor and acting like the hostess.

Shu He looked embarrassed. She was indeed in the wrong about what happened yesterday. But wasn't what Madam Zhang said a little inconsistent?

Had she really been "superior"? Hadn't she always treated them like neighbors and friends?

"Mrs. Zhang, as a cook, what you said is a bit over the line!" Nanqi's unhappy voice suddenly came from inside the door.

Now, the master's health depends entirely on that lady He! Lady Zhang has no sense of propriety when it comes to her words. Don't anger her, or she won't treat the master's illness!

Zhang Bo and others looked back and saw that Nanqi and the young master had appeared in the front yard together at some point.

When Madam Zhang saw Baili Moqing, her face turned pale and a hint of guilt flashed across her face.

"Son."

Except for Shu He, everyone bowed respectfully to Baili Moqing.

Baili Moqing didn't say anything, and Nanqi pushed him to the door.

He looked at the refugees outside, and there seemed to be a wave surging under his indifferent gaze.

“From now on, try your best to satisfy Madam He’s words.”

A cold voice sounded, causing everyone's expression to change.