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

Water has been drawn from the well.

There is still enough water for all the people in the city to drink.

Rong Kun was in a hurry to have the well wall repaired, and to find the best craftsmen to polish the smoothest stones.

He spoke incoherently and repeatedly.

This is another Moon Spring.

It is the lifeblood of Liangzhou.

Sang Ning knew that from this day forward, the Huo family had established a firm foothold in Liangzhou.

Huo Jingya had already run away a step ahead of time.

She wanted to go home and share the good news.

Sang Ning walked into the woods, found a log to sit on, and looked through the gaps in the trees at the busy but happy smiling faces.

She truly felt their happiness.

That kind of ecstasy, the feeling of being rescued from a desperate situation, of thinking that the last straw that broke the camel's back has suddenly turned into a golden chain.

Their demands are very simple; they just want to stay alive.

This was the first time Sang Ning felt relaxed since she came here.

She lay down, squinted her eyes, and crossed her legs, enjoying the rare peace and quiet.

She didn't know when, but she felt someone come to her side.

I opened my eyes, and there was Bai Yi.

He was soaked, but his emotions had stabilized, and he had a normal look of pleasure on his face.

"Madam Sang, you've worked hard for the water supply. You must not have slept well these past two days, right? I misunderstood you before."

Sang Ning didn't sleep well, but not because of the water.

It's because of the kang (heated brick bed).

However, it's better that Bai Yi misunderstood.

She couldn't sleep well because she was worried about finding a water source!

"You have found a water source for Liangzhou and made a great contribution. I will report this to the imperial court."

Sang Ning's mind immediately went into alarm mode.

The Huo family was framed from the start, and she believed from the beginning that the person at the top was the one who discarded them after they had served their purpose.

But Huo Chang'an had discussed this matter with her once.

The current emperor and Huo Zhennan have been comrades since they were young, and for decades they have maintained a harmonious relationship and mutual trust.

For some unknown reason, the Emperor suddenly turned his attention to the Marquis's residence.

The only unusual thing before the incident was that the emperor had been ill for more than a month, during which time the crown prince was in charge of the country.

But in the end, it was the Emperor who issued the decree.

The Huo family was extremely loyal and served the emperor for over twenty years. His Majesty watched the Huo family's sons grow up.

In Huo Chang'an's eyes, he was a kind elder, and sometimes even kinder to him than to the princes.

Therefore, he was more inclined to believe that treacherous officials had deceived or controlled the emperor.

Sang Ning thought he was too naive.

Emperors have no real feelings to speak of.

In their hearts, there is always a scale, and when the scale tilts, the side that bears the heavier weight is guilty.

They will be discarded without hesitation.

She sat bolt upright: "Can we not put it in the newspaper?"

Regardless of whether it was the emperor's doing or those corrupt officials who harmed the country, the Huo family could no longer attract the attention of the people in the capital.

Her bastard father and the treacherous second prince are both ticking time bombs.

Bai Yi wasn't stupid; after thinking for a moment, he nodded.

Judging from Sang Ning's expression, the Huo family's affairs are very complicated.

Reporting your achievements might not bring you any benefit, but could even cause trouble...

If he doesn't report it, then he doesn't report it. Liangzhou is a key border area with strict checks on people entering and leaving. If he doesn't report it, the capital will definitely not get the news.

"Thank you, sir."

Sang Ning was glad that the governor of Liangzhou was a good official, so they could live a more comfortable life here.

"Sir, after you finish working on the well, could you ask the officers to carry a few of these logs back for us? You know, our whole family consists of the elderly, the weak, and the disabled..."

Again.

She really did take advantage of every opportunity to exploit the officials.

Sang Ning was referring to the trees that were cut down during the fire.

The trees were too heavy; Huo Jingya and Li Yuzhi were exhausted after dragging three back.

If there were officials to help, there would be no need to drag it anymore.

Bai Yi was in a good mood and nodded again.

Sang Ning expressed her gratitude profusely and went home satisfied.

"Extraordinary demeanor, wise and powerful?"

Bai Yi repeated Sang Ning's words, shaking his head with a smile.

Last time I said he was forty!

Don't believe her!

This fourth wife of the Huo family is truly good material for being a treacherous official.

A gust of wind blew by, and Bai Yi shivered.

The beginning of autumn is approaching, and this year's harvest is even worse than last year's, making the government's relief grain even less sufficient.

How can we ensure that the people do not starve to death?

Bai Yi returned to the prefectural governor's mansion.

Outside the mansion gate, a swaying figure was kneeling.

"How many days has he been kneeling?"

"Your Excellency, today is the fourth day. I think I can't hold on much longer."

"Give him a lecture, then let him go!"

The Huo family has rendered a great service, so let them off for now.

Otherwise, they would have almost caused a major disaster and would have been locked up for life!

The guards went over to Huo Baohong, who was already exhausted, and said, "My lord, please have mercy and spare you this time. But if you dare to cause trouble again, you will not be so easily forgiven! Wait here!"

"Thank you, sir... thank you, sir... thank you..."

Soon, the brothers Huo Jianglin and Huo Jiangchu came out, supporting each other.

However, both of them were in poor health after being punished, especially Huo Jianglin, who didn't look very well.

"Lin'er, what's wrong?"

"Father, my elder brother seems to be frightened. Let's go home first and talk about it."

……

Sang Ning was surrounded by people before she even got home.

All the people in Liangzhou were concerned about the water supply, not to mention these fellow villagers.

One unfamiliar face after another, smiling at her with such enthusiasm.

They were still holding this and that snack in their hands.

Sang Ning refused, and then a tall, burly man suddenly knelt down, shouting, "Mother—"

Sanning: "!!!!!!"

What kind of ethical joke is this! He looks like he's almost forty!

Well, maybe he's only twenty-six.

"Mother! I was wrong last time. I'll kowtow to you and apologize. Please don't stop us from fetching water!"

As soon as he said that, Sang Ning remembered.

It turned out to be him.

He's tall and strong, and older than most, so you can actually call him "Mother."

He could shout it out, but Sang Ning dared not respond.

Who would want such an ugly son!

As soon as he shouted, several others followed suit, saying, "A bet's a bet, so I'll call you 'Mom' too! We just hope you'll forgive us for our foolishness!"

"Forgive us, Mother!"

"mother--"

They were making a racket, with one person shouting that it was shameful, but the rest of the group didn't seem to think it was shameful at all. It was like a competition, with each shout getting louder than the last.

The entire Huo family rushed out, armed with sticks, and shielded Sang Ning in the middle.

Huo Chang'an spun his wheelchair around, brandishing a wooden spear, and forced aside the tall man blocking his way. His strong eyebrows were like knives and halberds as he shouted, "Get out of here!"

This wooden spear has a very sharp point at one end, and the villagers know its power; it can really kill people!

The man's face tightened, and he opened his mouth, shouting, "Father—"

Huo Chang'an's body visibly trembled.

screw you!

Disgusting!

He would rather die childless than have a son like that!

"Father, I call you Father, please tell the prefect to let me fetch water. I have three children..."

Sang Ning pushed the wheelchair, and everyone pushed through the crowd, finally running home.

However, those people are still outside and won't leave.

When they were robbing the water, they didn't intend to give them a way to survive. If the food hadn't been hidden so well, they probably would have taken it all.

Do you think she'll soften up if you call her father and mother and act pitiful now?

Let them learn their lesson in a few days before they talk about it again!

Ignoring the shouts outside, they hid inside and prepared food.

As darkness fell, all noise ceased outside.

Huo Jingya peeked through the crack in the door and saw that no one was there.

But soon, a person stumbled and ran towards them on the road shrouded in twilight.

"Help! Aunt, sister-in-law, help me!"