Famine and exile: I brought the Spirit Spring to save the entire Marquis's mansion.

Rong Kun: "..."

The constables: "..."

That makes sense.

The prefect was already the father of tens of thousands of people even before he got married.

Bai Yi finally made up his mind.

This woman is indeed eloquent!

But it doesn't seem like he's just spouting nonsense; what he's saying is actually quite reasonable and well-founded.

No wonder people often say that honest advice is hard to hear.

Is this how treacherous officials like Sang Laoxie deceive the saints?

He looked around. Everyone who had been near him had heard Sang Ning's words. Naturally, some were happy, while others were angry.

Actually, this water source can only last for two more days at most, and even if it were to be divided, there wouldn't be any share.

An adult needs several times more water than a child, so this amount of water is not enough.

It would be better to ensure the child's safety first.

"Today, we will distribute the water to families with children. Everyone else, please be patient for two days. I, the prefect, guarantee that we will find a new water source."

After he finished speaking, a huge commotion arose among the people.

Someone shouted, "We'll listen to the adults!"

Someone shouted, "No, sir! My mother is dying from exhaustion!"

But these commotions quickly subsided.

People from the military camp have arrived.

Holding long spears, they quickly lined up on both sides, their eyes sharp, forbidding any rash actions.

Meanwhile, yamen runners shouted good news all the way.

"My lord! Mr. Yue has found the water source! It's at the mountain's edge. He wants you to send men over to dig a well!"

Bai Yi's face lit up with joy. He casually pointed out four or five people, instructed Rong Kun to make arrangements here, and then hurriedly led his men away.

Oh no, someone else stole the credit.

Sang Ning smacked her lips, but she had no regrets.

Whoever finds the water, it's a great thing.

But then they heard the yamen runner muttering, "This is the third time already. Don't get the wrong one again, or the whole city will be without water."

"Who is Mr. Yue?" she asked.

The constable glanced at him and replied listlessly, "The most outstanding scholar in Liangzhou, whose ancestors once served as the emperor's tutor."

If he can't find a water source, then no one else can.

"What do scholars have to do with finding water sources? It's more reliable to find a well-drilling expert who understands geography or has experience."

Sang Ning understood.

No wonder I looked for the wrong one three times.

This is simply hiring people from unrelated fields!

"Mr. Yue is not only knowledgeable, but also understands feng shui and geography. One person is enough. Liangzhou City does not need a well-drilling master."

"why?"

The constable didn't say anything. He filled another half-full jug with water and went back to distribute it.

Rong Kun has arranged for people to line up again, and for the yamen runners to record the situation of the children in the family.

Mo Cuiyu was ranked second.

This jar is her turn.

She wiped the mud off the jar with her sleeve again and again, watching the water slowly flow into the earthenware jar, and her dry eyes reddened again.

"Thank you."

She hugged the pottery jar tightly, as if it were a precious treasure, more important than her own life, and whispered her thanks.

It's unclear whether he was speaking to the yamen runner or to Sang Ning, who was standing nearby.

Huo Lao Er's family only had one child, and he was given only one bowl of water.

Sang Ning frowned, but still said in a low voice, "If you have any difficulties, go to my sister-in-law; she will help you."

If she could understand, and there was food and drink at home, she certainly wouldn't have watched them, mother and child, starve or die of illness.

Mo Cuiyu left with her head down.

Sang Ning then asked the yamen runner the same question he had just asked.

Why didn't Liangzhou need well-drilling masters?

Rong Kun suddenly walked over, his eyes piercing.

The question was answered very rigorously.

"Because drilling any well within the city will affect the water output of Moon Spring, and the water supply is finite, so no one is allowed to drill wells without authorization!"

"Anyone who drills wells without authorization will be punished for the crime of damaging city defenses!"

Rong Kun emphasized the last sentence.

Sang Ning seemed to be deep in thought.

It turned out to be the case.

This means that the groundwater in Liangzhou City is all from the same source!

If we go here, we won't go there.

We've searched three different places but haven't been able to get any water. Could it be that my mother is really dead?

Sang Ning thought for a moment, then decided not to stay any longer and turned to leave the crowd.

Rong Kun stared at her retreating figure for a long time.

The entire city of Liangzhou was filthy and smelly, and even he himself was almost stinking.

Why does Sang Ning look so clean and refreshing?

Just now, the wind blew up a corner of the headscarf she was wearing, revealing her smooth, black, and soft hair, as if it had just been washed.

Unlike others, which are dry, knotted, and covered in grime.

But that doesn't make sense either. They've only been here for three days, while the incident at Moon Spring has been going on for half a month.

On the first day, the water level dropped by 10 feet.

Even if someone secretly dug a well, it's impossible for the water to be diverted so much all at once.

However, Rong Kun still planned to visit the Huo family.

*

Sang Ning emerged from the crowd and found Huo Jingya.

"Come on, follow me into the mountains."

Huo Jingya followed without saying a word.

Huo Baohong asked urgently, "Have you found your eldest cousin's wife?"

"She's already home. Don't you have anyone else in your family? Sending a woman who could be blown away by the wind at any moment to steal water, how are you not going to die of thirst!"

Sang Ning had heard Li Yuzhi say that her second uncle had two sons and two daughters, and the two daughters were about the same age as Huo Jingya.

Even if the two sons were assigned to reclaim wasteland, there would still be five women in the family, including the second aunt.

As a result, they sent two wives.

What, are daughters more precious than wives?

And that second aunt, she's even younger than her mother-in-law.

Her mother-in-law even came to steal water on the first day, but her second aunt couldn't.

cut!

"Let me tell you, there's no water in the whole city right now. The water that my sister-in-law just brought back was for the children. You'd better have some shame and figure out your own way."

After Sang Ning finished speaking, she left with Huo Jingya.

Huo Baohong's face turned pale and then red with shame. He dragged his injured leg home slowly.

When he got home, he saw his wife and daughter sharing water from their bowls.

The granddaughter, who had been drinking the hot beverage, had only taken three sips.

The eldest daughter-in-law, who had snatched the water, and the second daughter-in-law, whose arm was injured, didn't get a single sip.

"Master, you're back? Quick, have a sip, and save the rest for the eldest and second sons."

Stay, stay, stay my ass!

The usually refined Huo Baohong snatched the bowl and raised it, almost dropping it.

But reason prevailed and he put his hand down.

He turned and gave it to Mo Cuiyu.

"From now on, let whoever wants to drink it go find it themselves. This water is for you two! Silly child, you need to think more about yourself!"

Huo Baohong forced back the bitter taste in his throat.

This child has already sacrificed enough for the Huo family!

This whole family has wronged her.

How dare you still torment her!

Huo Baohong flew into a rage and severely reprimanded his wife and two daughters.

But they didn't see the shame, anger, and forbearance on their faces.

……

The pain of cutting off one's own flesh to feed a tiger is something only the person who cuts off their own flesh can truly understand.

Those who escaped were momentarily grateful for her kindness.

But in the end, he was disgusted by the ugly scars on her body.

Mo Cuiyu shivered violently.