In the second half of the night, the rain grew louder and louder, sliding down the eaves to form a waterline. The smell of dampness is everywhere.

in another room.

Shen Yanxi's broad figure stood in front of the bookcase.

Then the light on the bookcase was clear, and there was a pair of words in front of him that should have been at the night market stall owner.

It is the one written by Jiang Yu that "the heavy snow year twilight yin and yang urge the short scene, the end of the world frost and snow and the cold night"

The gesture is powerful, unlike the handwriting of ordinary children.

There were stacks of papers next to them, some of them were notes, some were secret letters, and some were even crumpled essays.

There was also a large black wooden box under the bookcase.

Apparently the paper had been carefully stored inside.

Shen Yanxi put away the paper that had been compared one by one and put it back in the box, picked up the words written by Jiang Yu today, looked at it for a while, and then put it in the box.

He sat down in the lap chair with his trembling fingers crossed over his chest.

Silent lightning slammed into the room through the window. The figure that melted into the darkness was illuminated for a moment, and the boundless loneliness spread along the humid air.

***

At the same time, in a house in the city.

The horizontal meat man who was robbed of food in the restaurant during the day ran naked in the courtyard, and kept scratching the red rash all over his body.

Ignoring the pouring rain.

"Itchy, itchy......"

The cross-meat man was covered with red rashes and pimples the size of buns.

Some of the skin has been plucked with blood.

One stumbled and stumbled to the ground, and he didn't bother to get up, twisting his body on the ground, trying to stop the itch by rubbing the ground.

In less than an hour, the man who had been alive during the day fell to the ground foaming at the mouth and was silent.

***

Early the next morning, Jiang Yu woke up from the warm bed.

Covering his dizzy head and getting out of bed, Xu heard the movement, and Chun Tao knocked on the door from outside.

"Miss, are you awake?"

Jiang Yu responded: "Come in." ”

Chun Tao pushed open the door and came in, holding a light blue new dress in her hand, "Miss, this is sent by the slave and maid ordered by the prince." “

Then closed the door, and immediately ran to Jiang Yu's side in a hurry: "The prince came back with you last night, I didn't do anything to you, but I was in a hurry to kill the slave." “

Jiang Yu was stunned: "He brought me back?" “

"Yes, the slave and maid are not allowed to come and serve, saying that you will stay with him."

Jiang Yu vaguely remembered some of yesterday's scenes, as if she was picked up.

When I come back......

What happened when you came back?

Jiang Yu felt her body carefully, there was nothing wrong except that her head was a little dizzy, she said, "Nothing happened, don't worry." ”

Chun Tao still looked worried, "I'll wait for Miss to change her clothes." “

The clothes sent are made of great materials, which are the same as Shen Yanxi's taste, low-key and luxurious.

The cuffs are embroidered with gold thread with two begonia flowers.

The embroidery on the hem of the dress is also exquisite, and at first glance, it is carefully shown by the embroiderer with excellent craftsmanship.

On the other side, Shen Yanxi was frowning and looking at the secret letter sent this morning.

If you don't look closely, you don't know.

There are twice as many displaced people across the country.

Take Huaizhou as an example, it was originally a season of bumper grain harvest.

However, due to the continuous heavy rain, the harvest was not enough to fill his stomach.

Not to mention taking it out and selling it for money for some household use.

Huaizhou is near the water, facing the sea in the west, and it is rainy. It's spring, the snow is melting, and the water level is rising.

Coupled with last year's battle, a large number of people poured into Huaizhou in the small border town.

The so-called, waterlogging and drought, drought. There are arid areas in the flooded areas of Jiale State.

There is little precipitation and more wind and sand in the Runing area. Soil fertility is low, and severe drought has occurred.

It may not have been a problem many years ago, but it has become serious as people multiply.

Such natural disasters are more difficult to manage than man-made.

Shen Yanxi walked out of the door after dealing with the court affairs, and the sun was just right.

On the recliner in the courtyard, a graceful woman swayed lazily.

He silently hooked the corners of his lips and walked up with his hands up.

Jiang Yu heard the footsteps and took away the fan hidden on her face.

"Lord Wang."

"You don't have to get up, just lie down." Shen Yanxi stood sideways in front of Jiang Yu, blocking the dazzling sun that fell on her face.

A purple robe caught Jiang Yu's eyes, and a wide belt of the same color moire was tied around her waist, wrapping the man's figure tightly.

Jiang Yu squinted and smiled, she didn't plan to get up.

Shen Yanxi said: "Eat with your godfather at noon." ”

"You and me?"

"Well, together."

Jiang Yu pouted, the title of godfather is really unpleasant.

"Is there anything important to talk about? Why do you take me, I never dine with them in the house. ”

With Shen Yanxi's sensitivity, he must have ordered someone to investigate the affairs of those displaced people yesterday.

Originally, she was going to let Lou Yanxue investigate, but she didn't have time to order by his side.

Lou Wanxue was hidden in the dark, and she didn't want to expose it for the time being.

After waiting for a long time, he couldn't hear an answer, so he turned to ask, "Where is my little rabbit?" “

This time, Shen Yanxi quickly continued: "Qiang Ji went to feed, and when you think about it, I'm afraid I'm already starving to death." ”

……

At noon, in the box of the drunken river.

Jiang Yu silently pulled the rice in the bowl on the side, pretending to be indifferent to the conversation between Jiang Zhihe and Shen Yanxi.

Jiang Zhihe poured the tea himself: "The little girl has caused trouble to the prince in the past two days. ”

Shen Yanxi said: "Where, this trip to observe the people's situation came suddenly, it should be said that this king has caused trouble to the prefect." ”

"Don't dare, don't dare, the lower official is extremely honored."

It was also a shame that Shen Yanxi was willing to accompany Jiang Zhihe to maneuver, and after a few teas, the two of them entered the main topic.

"The prefect can be regarded as an old minister, and as he gets older, he has also made a lot of contributions to this thousands of miles of country."

"Don't dare to take credit."

"But in recent years, it's been a bit unsatisfactory." Shen Yanxi put down the teacup in his hand and smashed it into Jiang Zhihe's heart with a thud.

"As far as this king knows, the imperial court's appropriation for Huaizhou is increasing year by year, and heavy snowflakes and silver are being transported here in batches, but the number of displaced people in Huaizhou is only increasing."

When Jiang Zhihe heard this, his body trembled and said, "This ...... The prince is discerning. Xia Guan has been honest and honest all his life, and he has never thought about it. ”

Shen Yanxi intercepted his words: "This king knows." ”

"This king is not here to punish your sins, but only to inform you that the court will always be your supporter. If there are any difficulties, you can say it directly, the court will definitely do its best, don't try to carry it alone, you can't bear it. ”

Jiang Zhihe lowered his head and sighed deeply: "Xia Guan understands in his heart, but some things are not easy to play directly. ”

Shen Yanxi said: "Now there is only this king, but it doesn't hurt to say it." ”

"Yes......" Jiang Zhihe's expression changed unpredictably.

"The prince can also see when he goes out to observe carefully, the water level by the Huaizhou River has risen again and again after heavy rains every year, in fact, the annual grain harvest is not good, since the war last year, there are still many refugees in the city, and they have been helped to the greatest extent."

"Seeing that this year's rainy season is approaching, many villages and towns have floods, and if it continues, I am afraid that it will expand to the entire Huaizhou, but I am afraid that at that time, the people will not be able to make a living."

Jiang Yu was secretly shocked in her heart, has it been so serious?

Jiang Zhihe was about to continue, when there was a knock on the door. I had to clear my throat.

"Enter"

An officer and soldier hurriedly came in from outside, bowed his head and whispered a few words in Jiang Zhihe's ear.

After the officers and soldiers went out, Jiang Zhihe said to Shen Yanxi: "Lord Wang, my subordinates are here, someone in the city died strangely and tragically at home last night. The family members went to the court. The lower officials have to rush to deal with it. ”

Shen Yanxi raised his eyebrows and said: "The prefect works hard, and he does everything himself. ”

Jiang Zhihe said: "Originally, this kind of thing was not the turn of the lower officials to come forward, but the tragic death of this person has a special identity, and he is the little nephew of the harem concubine." ”

Jiang Zhihe thought about it a little and said, "This person is extremely miserable, covered with red rashes, and is suspected of being an epidemic. ”

As soon as the word epidemic came out, Jiang Yu's chopsticks didn't move.

This is a contagious disease, and if it is not well controlled, it is possible to destroy the country.

The situation is serious, and Jiang Zhihe is not prepared to hide it. If it is confirmed that it is an epidemic, the city should immediately start the investigation.

The follow-up also needs the help of the imperial court.

Shen Yanxi said: "Then the king will go and have a look." ”

Then he greeted Qiang Ji: "Send Miss Jiang back first." ”

Jiang Yu immediately turned her head to look at him, "I won't go back." ”

"Obedient, you go back first"

If it is really a disease, it is contagious.

But of course Jiang Yu couldn't go back at this time, she just wanted to find out.

If it is an epidemic, it must be stopped in time.

Is it a natural disaster or a man-made disaster so suddenly?

Jiang Yu's firm eyes met Shen Yanxi.

Jiang Zhihe was wondering on the side, this girl was abducted for two days and began to stick to others?

Shen Yanxi thought for a moment and compromised.

Despite being mentally prepared, when a few people saw the corpse, Jiang Yu couldn't help but retch.

The man lay naked in the courtyard, his exposed skin covered with dried blood, except for the important parts below, which were covered.

But I can still see the big and small pimples on my body. Almost all of them are scratched.

Several people covered their faces with face towels and stood far away.

Jiang Yu and Shen Yanxi both saw this person's face clearly.

Jiang Yu wondered: "Why are you so familiar?" ”

Shen Yanxi said: "It was the person who was robbed by a beggar in the restaurant yesterday. ”

Jiang Yu only remembered this person when she heard this, but this person was still alive and kicking yesterday, and even when he shouted, he was full of anger, why did he become like this today.

At this time, a woman was brought over, crying.

is the same age as the meat man, wearing a plain flower skirt. Hide your face and cry.

"My lord, my husband has always been in good health, but he died suddenly and tragically at home, he must have been killed by someone! Woowoo woo ......"

Shen Yanxi interrupted the woman's crying: "According to what you said, where were you when he was killed?" ”

When the woman heard this, she wept even more: "You...... Are you suspicious of me? ”

Shen Yanxi said: "A good person suddenly has an abnormality, it is impossible for him to become like this in a moment, right?" ”

The woman was out of breath and said intermittently, "This lord, you can eat indiscriminately, but you can't talk nonsense." Yesterday I went back to my mother's house, and when I came back in the morning, I saw my husband lying in the courtyard of the house. ”

The woman burst into tears, looking so sad that she couldn't be more sad.