Since I met you, people are dying every day

Mrs. Tang's ruthless indifference and indifference can be understood by Ye Sirui. It is a mother's resentment towards the culprit who damaged the reputation of her only son who passed away. But when he heard Tang Lianggong's cliché, he felt so impatient in his heart. very.Why, rules are more important than human life and justice?According to the rules, he shouldn't go to Guishanli at all, but if he doesn't go, who will find out the truth?Wu Xintian's death was about to be stamped with the remnants of the Golden Scissors Society and the case was hastily closed.Even if he can find out, without Xia Shu's martial arts, who can escape from Guishanli safely?Can the rules be held accountable for this?

Ye Sirui didn't show this on his face, but he kept silent, Tang Lianggong saw something wrong, "Why, are you still not convinced?"

Ye Sirui said: "Master Tang, you have your own way of doing things, and I also have mine. I came here to investigate cases, not to ask you for advice." They were of the same rank, and Ye Sirui didn't want to talk to him again. Nonsense.

Tang Lianggong didn't get angry, but just looked at him gloomyly. "Then I have nothing to say, you can do it yourself."

Ye Sirui walked out of the main hall with a much lighter pace.There is already a yamen servant waiting outside to take him to the guest room of the inner yamen.The furniture in the guest room is very simple, armchairs, desks, and Arhat beds are all made of very common willow wood.There are no extra decorations.

This simplicity and excess is indeed Tang Lianggong's style.

Xia Shu arranged next door to Ye Sirui.Ye Sirui thanked the yamen servant and asked Chaming to reward him with a coin.The yamen servant smiled and took Qian Zuoyi.Ye Sirui asked kindly again: "My little brother, I want to ask you something. I have met Mr. Tang in the state government office. I don't know what kind of person Wang Tongzhi and Li Tongzhi are?"

This question was not difficult, and the yamen servant replied: "Wang Tongzhi is from the south, with the most gentle and meticulous temperament, and usually loves flowers and plants. Mr. Li is from Zhili, with a straightforward temperament."

After listening to it with a smile, Ye Sirui asked him about the daily life of the state government, the habits of the adults, etc., and finally thanked him and asked Chaming to send him out.The yamen servant happily put away the copper coins, and when he walked out, he was still wondering: How could this Lord Ye, who seemed to be the most amiable person, be so friendly with that vicious Lord Tang?

No one proposed to hold a reception banquet, and apart from that out-going reception, there was no longer any formal introduction.Ye Sirui took root in the state government just like that.Every day~ He got up early to go to the punishment room to do his work, and asked Tong San to read the case file.There are many judges in the Jiangbei prefecture government, relying on his gentle and polite attitude and occasional treats, Ye Sirui quickly became acquainted with a judge named Di Tong.Go to the midday hall at noon, and there will be criminal proceedings in the midday hall and evening hall.Ye Sirui didn't care what others thought, he just left after hearing what he wanted to hear.When I have free time, I recite poems and paint pictures in the house, practice handwriting, or go out with Xia Shu.Xia Shu and Ye Sirui came together, and no one knew who he was without the referral link.Xia Shu also enjoys himself, practicing sword every morning, anyway, no one knows his identity, and no one dares to ask.During the Mid-Autumn Festival, Ye Sirui invited someone to set up a small banquet in the gazebo in the backyard at his own expense, tea and tea were also given a holiday, Ye Sirui gave him a few taels of silver and told him to go outside for fun.Only Ye Sirui and Xia Shu were there.The banquet is also simple, a pot of wine, a few fresh and fat crabs, a sweet-scented osmanthus fish, a plate of red bean mooncakes, a plate of sweet-scented osmanthus cakes, and a few cold dishes.

Ye Sirui personally poured wine for Xia Shu.This wine is also brewed from sweet-scented osmanthus, and its color is light yellow. Although the taste is a bit frivolous due to the lack of age, it is sweet and sour and very soft.

Ye Sirui smiled and toasted, "Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival. Brother Tianshu and I are both wandering around the world. It is fate to enjoy this month together." Thinking of Ye Kuang spending the festival alone with Lin County, he felt a little sad .

Xia Shu also drank the wine in one gulp.

After drinking for three rounds, Ye Sirui took out a small box that he had prepared earlier, and slowly pushed it towards Xia Shu.Xia Shu asked: "What is this?" The box is small and not long enough, so it can't be a jade flute. "I gave you the flute before, but it would be a bit repetitive to give you the flute again." Ye Sirui said shyly, "Open it and have a look."

Xia Shu slowly opened the box. Inside the box lay a jade belt buckle, carved swans and twined lotus flowers.The carving is fine, the tentacles are warm and moist, and you can tell at a glance that it is not extraordinary.Xia Shu closed the box and pushed it back, "I don't need this thing."

Ye Sirui pressed his hand. "Brother Tianshu, this is for you, not Kuang'er's apprenticeship ceremony, nor is it a gift from a friend." He spoke confidently, but his palms were sweating a lot.

Xia Shu looked at him calmly.

"This is not a gift from a friend." Ye Sirui said it again firmly, and hesitated again. "I don't know, I don't know what to say, I've never said anything like that..."

Xia Shu still sat firmly like a mountain, and did not withdraw his hand.

"I don't know if you understand what I mean." He began to be embarrassed.Ye Sirui has read a lot of poetry and books, and knows countless words and phrases that men and women tell each other heartfeltly, but at this moment, it is difficult to say anything.

It is not difficult for Ye Sirui to come to this conclusion.At the beginning, he didn't realize what his mixed feelings about Xia Shu were.He did have a spring~ when his heart sprouted, but it was many years ago, not to mention he never thought that he could have such feelings for another person.As for whether Xia Shu is a man or a woman, it doesn't really matter.

This is really liking, isn't it my own illusion?Ye Sirui asked himself many times, the night before he left Helin County, he tossed and turned in front of Xia Shu's door, and finally succumbed to his heart.On the contrary, it is easy to act after confirming this fact. Now that his father is dead and without the shackles of identity, he is happy to pursue what he wants without any scruples.

Xia Shu didn't speak for a while, as if digesting his words.Ye Sirui was afraid that he would immediately reject him, so he said: "It's good that you understand, I know this will be hard for you to accept for a while, and I didn't expect that much, I will never force you, please think about it carefully?" Xia Shu said Putting your hand on Ye Sirui's wrist, you can feel the violent beating of his pulse.

This time, Xia Shu nodded.

Ye Sirui immediately pressed his hand and pushed the wooden box back. "Before you think about it," his heart was shaking violently, "you put this away first."

Xia Shu didn't reject his gift, nor did he say no directly, Ye Sirui seemed to be living in a dream for several days, with a smile on his face every day.But his good days came to an end soon: on August [-], just after the Mid-Autumn Festival, heavy rain poured down, and the county river burst.The flood in the Yangtze River was a problem that Ye Sirui had worried about for a long time. This time, Bing County was seriously affected by the disaster, so he quickly reported it to Jiangbei Prefecture, Zhili and the court.The money and food for disaster relief were quickly distributed.

On August 23, the victims rioted and set fire to the county government.The ruling and opposition parties shook.Ye Sirui had already packed his luggage and rushed all the way to Bing County without stopping.The matter is no better than the county magistrate, which was originally an official position set up for patrolling.Bing County is under the jurisdiction of Jiangbei Prefecture, which happens to be under the jurisdiction of Ye Sirui.If he didn't run faster, the procurator of the procuratorate should issue an official document to scold him.

Xia Shu set off with him, and Ye Sirui felt that the success rate was a little higher, so he couldn't help but secretly delighted.It's just that when he arrived in Bing County, he couldn't tolerate his wild thoughts.Because the situation in Bing County is too severe.Since ancient times, the floods of the Yellow River, but not many people know that the floods of the Yangtze River are also serious. Unexpectedly, Bingxian survived the Xia flood, but could not hold on to the Qiu flood.Bing County is full of disaster victims who have become refugees because of displacement.The county magistrate of Bing County seemed to be frightened by the victims' arson and delayed giving orders, but the county magistrate took over and set up shantytowns to house the refugees.Some people in the market reviled the county magistrate, and some praised the county magistrate.It's just that this is not a long-term solution. The cold winter is coming, and it is impossible to survive the winter in the refugee huts.Besides, after the flood, there will be a disease.Ye Sirui walked along the road and saw that some victims fell ill and couldn't stand up.It was hot in summer, and the air was stinky, surrounded by flies and insects.

Seeing such a situation, Xia Shu frowned.Ye Sirui said: "It's miserable, right? But you have to know that this is normal, and you have to experience it every autumn flood."

Xia Shu hesitated, held back for a long time and suddenly said: "That's how my parents died."

"How did you die?" Ye Sirui was taken aback.

"Floods, epidemics, the government refused to provide relief. He died." The wrinkles between Xia Shu's eyebrows seemed to be carved with a knife.

Ye Sirui was terrified when he heard that, "Didn't you say that it was King Xiang...?"

"It's him." Xia Shu said expressionlessly, "The relief from the government went into his pocket, and Wu Zhifu fought to the death, so he really died and was removed by the Golden Scissors Association."

"But the late emperor hadn't died then?" Ye Sirui asked.

Xia Shu didn't want to bring up this topic, but instead asked, "What should we do now?"

Ye Sirui felt that he was probably from Hunan, so he didn't ask any more. "Don't take care of the clothes first, go to inquire about the situation."

Ye Sirui was dressed richly, both of them were leading horses, and there were guards in casual clothes behind them. Ye Sirui pretended to be a businessman entering the city, bought a pot of tea at a roadside tea stand, and sat down to drink tea to enjoy the coolness.Ye Sirui asked the shopkeeper while drinking tea: "Do you know about the burning of the county government a few days ago?"

The shopkeeper was chasing away mosquitoes and yelling in all directions, when he asked about it, he said carelessly: "Who else in Bing County doesn't know!"

"Where are those people now?" Ye Sirui asked.

"Arrested by the county magistrate." Ye Sirui heard his disapproval, and he didn't use the honorific title when mentioning the county magistrate.

"Why do they want to seek death?"

The shopkeeper looked around and sighed, "Hey, what are you talking about, who wants to die? It's not that life can't go on anymore. The home is gone, the land is flooded, and the rations are deducted. Tell me how you are going to live these days ?”

Xia Shu was silent, Ye Sirui asked: "Didn't there always be floods in previous years, why is it so serious this year?"

Hearing this, the shopkeeper immediately became filled with righteous indignation, "It's not that those dog officials are filling their own pockets! Tell me, the water embankment that was built at the beginning of Xia collapsed within three or four months. What's the matter?"