The Year of Lihua: She Was Reborn

When flying over the refugee camp, Xu Zhi deliberately paused and said in a deep voice, "Look for yourself, this desolate land, and those ordinary people who are starving and haven't had a drop of water for days..."

Witnessing the tragic scene, Xu Fu's face was heavy with pity and an inexplicable sense of guilt, emotions he had never experienced before.

"Brother, I never thought it would be so desolate outside. If I had known earlier, I would never have done such a thing as pumping water."

However, in the face of Xu Fu's defense, Xu Zhi remained unmoved and continued speaking calmly.

"I am not here to question your right or wrong. I simply wish to inform you that you possess the ability to help those in need. Therefore, please be kind enough to teach me, Prince Xufu."

"Help, help, help... I will definitely help! Big Brother, please don't say that again, it's embarrassing for me!"

After hearing those seemingly calm but actually icy cold words, Xu Fu's whole body tensed up and he quickly agreed.

"I, Xu Fu, will do my utmost to help Qicheng overcome this drought. Don't worry, brother. I have plenty of water resources. Solving these problems are just small matters, not worth mentioning at all!"

Seeing that Xu Fu fell so easily into the language trap he had carefully designed, Xu Zhi immediately gave orders in a firm and unquestionable tone.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Fifth Brother. Go and fill the streams outside the city with water as soon as possible. Oh, and by the way, irrigate those dozens of acres of dry farmland five miles outside the city. And don't forget to take care of the dry well under the city gate as well..."

Listening to the slowly-paced orders, Xu Fu couldn't help but wailed a few times, and began to beg for mercy with an embarrassed look on his face.

"Oh, brother, you are going to drain me out!"

At this moment, Hua Ye, who was lying quietly in Xu Zhi's arms, was secretly smiling.

She had been trying hard to suppress her laughter, but when she heard Xu Fu's words of begging for mercy, she couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Her heart felt warm, filled with joy and satisfaction.

Every time, before she could even open her mouth, Xu Zhi would already know what she was thinking, and then properly arrange everything she wanted, without her having to waste any words to beg him.

"Your Highness doesn't have to do all these things at once. You can take your time. It's really too much trouble for Your Highness!"

Hua Ye moved his body slightly, trying to break free from Xu Zhi's arms, but he didn't expect that he was already in mid-air.

Xu Zhi not only did not let go, but instead held her slender waist, gently and slowly put her down, and held her tightly to his side, as if he was afraid that she would fall because of unstable center of gravity.

Hua Ye finally stood firm, quickly raised his hands, clasped his fists, and bowed deeply to Xu Fu, with his waist bent almost 90 degrees.

Seeing Hua Ye performing such a solemn ceremony, Xu Fu couldn't help but blush. He stammered for a long time and couldn't say a word.

"Well, thank you Fifth Prince for your help!"

Seeing him so flustered and at a loss, Hua Ye quickly stood up and waved his hand, no longer speaking seriously.

"Your Highness, please hurry up! I'm afraid you won't be able to make it to dinner later."

The scorching sun had long moved from the east to the west sky, but the scorching temperature had not subsided at all.

"You're still the best. That official look is really unpleasant!"

As Xu Fu spoke, he quickly and stealthily landed beside a dry well outside the city. He put his hand into the well mouth and water poured out.

About half an hour later, the dry well was filled up. It seemed that this well was deeper and larger than any other well in the pond.

Xu Zhi was sitting under a big tree beside the dried-up stream, enjoying the cool breeze and waiting for Xu Fu to return. Hua Ye rested his head on his legs, looking as if he was asleep.

Xu Fu dragged his dizzy head and slowly fell from mid-air. Seeing that Xu Fu was a little dehydrated, Xu Zhi asked.

"Why did you go so long this time?"

"This well could hold a whole river. I've used up all my remaining water to fill it up. I'm afraid I won't be able to work anymore today..."

"Okay, let's go back to Canglang Mountain first!"

Xu Yi picked up Hua Ye and disappeared into the cut hole, and Xu Fu jumped in right after him.