Traveling through famine years, peasant girls hold space in their hands to store food

Lu Qingqing's face darkened, and she asked the owner of Yahang, where is this grain store? Is it possible that the lease will be passed today?

The man curled his lips and said: "Of course it's no problem, but I won't accept the money first and use food as payment..."

Hearing the man's words, Lu Qingqing did not refute. After thinking for a moment, she nodded and agreed, promising that as soon as she signed the contract today, she would have food delivered to him.

When the middle-aged man heard this, he stood up happily.

"Then Wu will take the girl to see that shop."

The boy beside him was hesitant to say something, but when he thought of the dozens of mouths in the backyard, he gave up.

At this time, the man led Lu Qingqing towards the outside of the yard. As he walked, he explained that the shop was on the front street and it was very close, so he could just walk there.

Lu Qingqing and Ziyao looked at each other, then nodded lightly and followed the man's steps outside.

At this time, there were only three or two people on the street, as well as officers and soldiers patrolling back and forth.

Lu Qingqing noticed the masks worn by the officers and soldiers, and the corners of her lips curled up. Ziyao beside her muttered softly:

"Master Chen's movements are really fast!"

At this time, the man walking in front heard the discussion between Lu Qingqing's master and servant, and curiously asked what the use of the similar facial coverings on their faces was.

Lu Qingqing patiently explained it to him this time, and finally gave the man a few kind words.

The man was shocked that the situation in the city was already so serious. Fortunately, the doors were closed for the past two days, otherwise the people in this courtyard would be really in danger.

"Girl, I don't know if those sick people..."

Lu Qingqing smiled and reassured him that those people had been isolated, and there was a miracle doctor's prescription now, so he believed that the epidemic in Yongcheng would be over soon.

With that said, several people had already arrived in front of the shop door.

"This is where the girl is. This shop is empty now. It used to be a grocery store."

He took out the key and walked towards the door of the shop.

Lu Qingqing saw that the location of the shop was still in the downtown area, but thinking about it, if it weren't for the current situation in Yongcheng, this kind of shop would be rare.

As the man pushed open the door of the shop, Lu Qingqing and his servant walked in.

It's really spacious inside, and all the previous cabinets are still there.

"The houses in front of these counters are no longer needed. There is a small yard behind them."

Lu Qingqing was quite satisfied with this. Although the yard at the back was small, it was enough.

There are two rooms and a kitchen, which is quite complete.

"Shopkeeper, I want this shop. Let's go to the Yamen first to sign the deed."

When the man heard this, Lu Qingqing did not ask the price. He was startled at first, and then asked her why she was so anxious to buy a shop at this time.

Lu Qingqing had no intention of hiding it.

"You also know that there is a shortage of food in Yongcheng at this time. I just want to solve the problem of people's hunger as soon as possible. Otherwise, there will be riots during the epidemic. I think you don't want this boss, right?"

After hearing Lu Qingqing's words, the man didn't hide the frightened expression on his face at all. He touched the cold sweat on his forehead and swallowed nervously.

He cupped his hands to Lu Qingqing and thanked her for her kind deed with admiration on his face.

Lu Qingqing smiled and reminded the man to go to the Yamen earlier to get things done so that she could prepare food.

"Hey! Okay, let's go here."

After saying this, the man led Lu Qingqing and his servant out of the shop. At this time, officers and soldiers could be seen everywhere on the street spreading lime.

The man was puzzled by this, and Ziyao on the side explained kindly that this was disinfection. At this time, there were snakes, insects, rats and ants everywhere, and the hot weather was more likely to breed epidemics.

The man suddenly understood and muttered that he would also disinfect the surrounding areas of the yard when he returned.

Although all these poor people, old and young, are prostitutes, they all have a life after all!

Lu Qingqing smiled slightly and looked at the man with appreciative eyes and praised, "My boss is a kind-hearted person!"

The man began to smile sheepishly after being praised, hey! Life is short, why bother to make things difficult for others and do things without conscience...

Several people talked while walking and soon arrived outside the magistrate's office. At this time, the officers and soldiers at the door saw Lu Qingqing's master and servant from a distance, and hurriedly stepped forward and bowed to salute.

"I've met Princess Chen."

When the owner of Yaxing behind him heard this, his face was suddenly stunned. He didn't expect that the woman in front of him was Princess Chen!

Ziyao looked at the stunned man and reminded him repeatedly.

"Wu Dong's family is leaving!"

"Hey, hey, here we come."

As he spoke, he reached out and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead with his sleeves, and walked towards the government office.

Lu Qingqing turned around and told Ziyao to take Wu Dong's house to the deed.

"If the Wu Dong family is not in a hurry, is it possible to take someone to the store to pull food tomorrow?"

How dare he say no at this time? He nodded fiercely and said he was not in a hurry. He would take people to the store to pull food tomorrow.

Lu Qingqing said that she still had something to do, nodded to him and walked towards the inner courtyard of the Yamen.

At this time, Tiantian was preparing medicinal ingredients in her room.

Lu Qingqing walked to the verandah and looked around for no one. Yong covered herself with her wide sleeves and took out a few packages of medicinal materials.

These are all required by the prescription.

At this time in Tiantian's room, Xia Tong looked at his master in embarrassment and said, "Master, we don't have any medicinal materials, what should we do?"

There was also a look of worry on Tiantian's face. Master Chen had calculated that this herbal medicine from Yongcheng would not last long at all. What should we do now?

And at this time, Yongcheng can only enter but not leave!

The sound of the door interrupted Tiantian's thoughts. When she saw the serious sister approaching, she quickly put away the last pack of herbs in her hand and stood up to greet her.

"Sister, are you back?"

Lu Qingqing took a step back and refused Tiantian's touch, saying that she wanted to freshen up first and asked Xia Tong to help fetch some water.

Only then did Tiantian understand. She smiled and asked Xia Tong to get some hot water so that her sister could freshen up. She had not had a good rest since entering the city.

"The slave asked the kitchen to prepare some food. I think the eldest lady is also hungry."

Tiantian smiled appreciatively at Xia Tong and urged her to go quickly.

Lu Qingqing put the herbal bag in her hand on the table and told Tiantian to prepare all of them and send them to the imperial doctor later. Yongcheng's condition at this time was not yet serious.

Lord Chen had told Prince Rui before that he had ordered people to go door to door to check whether anyone was infected with the disease, and no one could be missed.

Otherwise, other people in Yongcheng will also suffer!

It's just that the shortage of rice and vegetables in the city was really serious at this time. Although the emperor allowed the warehouses to be opened to release grain, they still had to consider the people outside the city, so...

"Don't worry. Sister Bunmian has just found it. The food has been stored in Yongcheng for a long time. If it happens to be taken out at this time, it can be sold to the people at a low price."

Tiantian blinked her eyes, thinking about her sister's precautionary measures, but she didn't expect that they would actually come in handy...

Lu Qingqing didn't explain much.