A kiss, and I'll live another day; they begged me not to go crazy.

After hearing the refugees' tearful accounts, Su Aige frowned slightly and turned back to her carriage.

Gently lift the curtain and step into the car.

Then, he carefully took out the Shangfang sword, which gleamed with a cold light, from an exquisite wooden box.

The sword was bestowed by the emperor himself, representing supreme authority and glory, and allowed him to execute first and report later.

At this moment, Su Ai, the singer, held the imperial sword, and her entire aura underwent a dramatic transformation.

She stood tall and proud, her steps firm and powerful, as if she had suddenly transformed into a majestic general on the battlefield.

......

Her eyes shone brightly as she scanned the surrounding refugees, and she spoke loudly:

"Let's go!"

The voice is loud and full of energy.

The refugees were already dizzy and weak from hunger.

But when they saw this extraordinary young master holding a sharp sword, they couldn't help but widen their eyes.

......

To their surprise, they discovered that he was merely holding a sword.

This seemingly frail young man exuded such a powerful aura that no one dared to underestimate him.

The people standing behind Su Aige also appeared full of confidence.

They seemed convinced that the county magistrate would be terrified upon seeing the imperial sword.

......

However, by this time the refugees were already too weak from hunger to move.

They were so exhausted that they barely had the energy to think, let alone laugh at or question them.

Everyone just silently prayed in their hearts, hoping that they could successfully exchange for some life-saving food.

Whether it's killing people or anything else, as long as there's food, they'll do anything.

......

Among the crowd, only a few knowledgeable elderly people...

He watched Su Aige and the others leave, lost in thought.

Based on their years of experience, they vaguely guessed what was going on.

So, these elderly people, with trembling hands, slowly supported their bodies and struggled to get up from the ground.

Then, they respectfully kowtowed to the backs of Su Aige and her group, muttering incantations:

"My Lord, the Great Lord..."

......

Meanwhile, Su Aige led her men back to change their clothes.

The reason they had worn coarse linen clothes was because they were worried that the refugees would mistake them for wealthy merchants and rob them.

But in reality, the plump, strong, and glossy horses they rode had already given away the fact that they were not ordinary refugees.

Of course, even so, it's impossible to simply abandon these valuable horses.

......

After everyone changed into their bright and shiny official robes, the entire team's demeanor was immediately transformed.

Some people immediately noticed the clue and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise:

"So it's the Imperial Envoy!"

"It's His Majesty! His Majesty hasn't forgotten us!"

At this shout, all the refugees present knelt down and shouted "Long live!" in unison.

......

Su Aige strode confidently at the front, followed closely by a group of people.

They marched in a grand procession toward the county town gate, and the sound of their footsteps and noise attracted the attention of the town guards.

The city guards had obviously heard about the commotion, and one of them quickly turned and ran back into the city to report the news.

......

The group traveled without hindrance and soon arrived at the county government office.

The county magistrate, dressed in simple hemp clothing, led a group of county government staff to greet them.

However, upon closer inspection of the crooked and wrinkled clothes worn by everyone,

Given that everyone looked energetic, it's easy to guess that these clothes were obviously changed in a hurry.

......

The magistrate, beaming with smiles, warmly welcomed the group.

He invited everyone to enjoy a very simple meal together.

As he served them, he sighed and explained:

"I'm so sorry everyone, we haven't received the disaster relief grain from the imperial court yet..."

This meal is the last bit of food left in the county government office!

......

Su Aige did not comment on the magistrate's explanation.

He merely glanced at Sun Shan beside him before joining the others to rest in the county government office.

......

The next morning, the portly magistrate reappeared, and once again prepared for everyone a thin, almost watery rice porridge.

After the magistrate left, Su Aige gave Sun Shan a subtle wink.

The two walked to a corner, understanding each other perfectly. Sun Shan lowered his voice and said:

There's not much food in this county government office.

They really do look like they're dirt poor.

......

Su Aige raised the corners of her mouth slightly and asked in return, "Do you believe it?"

Sun Shan raised an eyebrow: "I don't believe it!"

Su Aige nodded slightly in agreement:

"Yes, I also think this matter isn't that simple..."

......

In the following days, Su Aige seemed completely oblivious to the displaced and starving refugees outside.

He spent his days mingling with the county magistrate, engaging in insincere and feigned interactions with him.

However, Wang Er and Guo Si never appeared before the county magistrate.

He then led his men in a thorough investigation of the city.

......

After five days of arduous and tireless effort, they finally brought exciting news:

It turns out that a considerable amount of grain was hidden in a village outside the city!

Who could have predicted that?

That county magistrate dared to hide the grain he had plundered from wealthy households so close to the refugees.

Just as Su Aige was overjoyed,

Guo Sixin was meticulous, and he immediately added:

"The grain allocated by the imperial court this time for disaster relief..."

Even if I don't know the exact number, it's probably far more than that.

......

Guo Sijian frowned.

The continuous travel over the past few days had left his white coat somewhat disheveled.

"But after searching both inside and outside the county,

Even though some grain had been secretly hidden away, there was very little left.

......

Hearing this,

Su Aige frowned, silently pondering to herself:

It seems this matter is far more complicated than it appears!

......

Seeing the worried look on Su Aige's face, Guo Si stared into Su Aige's eyes and assured her:

"Leave this to me. I'll give you a satisfactory answer tomorrow."

......

Su Aige knew that the person in front of her was not as harmless as he appeared.

She was also eager to see what Guo Si was up to.

After all, given the current situation, the other side does seem extremely concerned about the refugee issue.

So, after a moment's thought, Su Aige nodded in agreement.

......

Late the next night, all was quiet, and the moonlight shone like water into the room.

Su Aige woke up groggily from her sleep and suddenly felt a dark shadow standing quietly beside her bed.

Instantly, a chill ran down her spine, and she was terrified, almost screaming out loud.

......

However, she quickly calmed down.

Because she knew that Xiao Wu lived in the next room.

If there is any real danger, Xiaowu's alertness will surely allow her to detect it immediately and come to the rescue.

Thinking of this, her anxiety subsided slightly.