Chapter 444

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation      Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Gu Ying didn’t say a word. Like a ghost, he stuck close to the tall man’s back. His fists didn’t leave his vital point, but they couldn’t touch it.

His intention was simple and crude. He was using his actions to tell the tall man: I can kill you at any time!

The situation was in a stalemate.

Qin Xiaofeng suddenly turned around and waved at Gu Ying, but twisted his feet in the opposite direction. His entire body once again rose into the air, and he only stopped after “floating” four to five meters away.

Mo Ruyue and GuYing withdrew their hands almost at the same time. They looked at the tall man leisurely. Their bodies were wide open and full of flaws, as if they were tempting him to break in and advance rashly.

“Who are you people? Quickly report your name!”

Qin Xiaofeng’s eyes became more cautious and less arrogant. However, he still maintained a certain degree of vigilance towards MO Ruyue and the other man.

“We’re just two ordinary people. We’ve never met before, so we should have minded our own business. However, since you provoked us first, we are not pushovers. We won’t let you manipulate us.”

MO Ruyue said in a tone that was neither servile nor overbearing. It was completely impossible to tell that she was afraid of Qin Xiaofeng’s identity.

“Since you are a commoner, you should know that it is a serious crime to discuss the matters of The Imperial Court. It is not that I am provoking you, but that you have already broken the law.”

Qin Xiaofeng did not know why he had to explain to these two people. Perhaps it was because of their skills that they had the qualifications to talk to him on equal terms.

“Oh? If I tell the truth, is it wrong to discuss the matters of The Imperial Court?”

MO Ruyue raised her eyebrows and said sarcastically, “If you don’t want to be talked about, then be quick to save people!’

Qin Xiaofeng’s face stiffened. He was rendered speechless by MO Ruyue’s words.

It had been more than a month since the natural disasters suddenly fell before the Lantern Festival and the relief supplies from The Imperial Court were sent to the affected areas in the south.

To put it bluntly, even if there were some who managed to escape from the natural disaster, there were countless who died from lack of clothes, food, and of cold during this period of time. They had long turned into piles of bones.

“The Imperial Court… It takes time to gather food and property for disaster relief.”

Qin Xiaofeng only said a sentence after a long while, but he also felt that his words were not confident enough, so much so that his voice was almost inaudible by the end.

“Yes, the Imperial Court needs time to gather resources. May I ask Lord Marquis, how long does it take for a person to starve to death? Regardless of the men in their prime, how long will it take for the old, the weak, women, and children to starve to death?”

“Or perhaps they can survive on the northwest wind until someone from The Imperial Court comes to save them?”

MO Ruyue’s sarcastic tone became even more pronounced.

She also felt that it was extremely ironic that such words came from the mouth of a former top-notch assassin.

A person who had once been the most indifferent to life was now running and speaking for the survival of another group of people who had nothing to do with her.

It was truly a world full of wonders.

Qin Xiaofeng was completely silent. After a long time, he cupped his fists at MO Ruyue and said, “This one is Qin Xiaofeng. Seeing that the two of you came from the south, I believe that you have a lot of knowledge about the situation there. I hope that you won’t be stingy with your teachings.”

He was a man who was flexible!

MO Ruyue and Gu Ying looked at each other and saw the same conclusion in each other’s eyes.

She had originally thought that this man was just a boorish man who relied on his status. She had not expected that with his status as a marquis, he would be able to lower his stance so quickly. It was rare.

“Marquis Qin, I want to know, are you really ignorant of the disaster in the south? It’s been more than a month since the natural disaster happened. Didn’t anyone send someone to the disaster site to investigate?”

MO Ruyue did not answer him immediately. Instead, she asked a sharp question.

“How can we not send someone to investigate such a natural disaster? Many of the southern towns had lost contact with the government, and it was difficult to calculate the exact number of casualties. The Imperial Court’s disaster relief naturally begins with the areas that suffered the most.”

“I receive the latest disaster reports every day and I’m worried. Those are the people of my dynasty. I didn’t expect that the disaster would hurt their lives, but I can only stand by and do nothing. IVs really…”

Qin Xiaofeng’s eyes revealed a deep pain. It seemed that those words just now had indeed come from the bottom of his heart, and not a cliché said to highlight his image.

“We come from a small county in the south. IVs a hundred miles away from Ping City. It’s the place with the most serious natural disasters. The entire county has been destroyed.”

“There are less than ten percent of the villages and towns nearby. The scene is extremely tragic. My husband and I were lucky enough to escape a calamity outside. After the natural disaster ended, we returned to our hometown to rescue them. However, our ability is limited, and there are only a few people who can be saved.”

After MO Ruyue heard his words, she happily recounted what she had seen and heard during this period of time.

“Lord Marquis, this lowly one is willing to be a witness!”

A firm and steady voice came from the carriage. The carriage door opened) and Deng Feng walked out and jumped off the carriage. He respectfully cupped his fists towards Qin Xiaofeng.

“And who are you?

“This little one is this lady’s… Brother, when the natural disaster suddenly struck, it was my adopted sister and brother-in-law who saved the only survivors in the county, including the little one.”

“After that, thanks to my righteous sisters high regard, she brought this little one along with her to the north and saved many disaster victims along the way. This lowly one is willing to use my head to guarantee that everything I say is true and not the slightest lie!”

Deng Feng’s words made Qin Xiaofeng nod repeatedly.

He could tell from his firm gaze that this commoner was telling the truth.

“May I ask your names?

Qin Xiaofeng once again cupped his fists and asked.

“My name is Deng Feng, my sister MO Ruyue, and my brother-in-law Gu

Ying.”

Deng Feng had also obtained MO Ruyue’s tacit approval before he told them their names.

“This lady is MO Ruyue? Lady Qin?”

Qin Xiaofeng’s eyes suddenly widened as he looked at MO Ruyue in surprise. Then, a thick doubt surged in his eyes.

“Lady Qin should be the widow of a centurion called Qin Ming, right? Why is there another husband?”

He sized Gu Ying up, and the kindness that he had initially shown slowly

disappeared.

MO Ruyue naturally knew the meaning behind Qin Xiaofeng’s gaze. She immediately retorted disdainfully, “I’m a widow, so I can naturally remarry. Why can’t I have a new husband? Do I have to be a widow for him for the rest of my life just because my ex-husband is a centurion?

“Women should be chaste. This is a rule of the secular world. Shouldn’t everyone abide by it?”

Qin Xiaofeng’s brows knitted into a knot. Clearly, he was a rather old-fashioned person, a ‘old-fashioned person’ who had been deeply influenced by etiquette.

MO Ruyue sneered and said sarcastically, “Did the rites say that when a dead wife is not around, a man should be chaste for her? Why didn’t they give men a chastity memorial archway? How many men marry after losing their wives?

What logic is that?”

“This… A man should continue the family line…”

Before Qin Xiaofeng could finish his sentence, MO Ruyue interrupted him.

“Forget it. These words are better left to fool ghosts. There’s no need to tell me. Besides, whether I’m willing to be a widow or not is my business, there’s no need for Marquis Qin to worry.”

At this point, the atmosphere was already very stiff, but Gu Ying added fuel to the fire at this time.

“Getting married is a matter of mutual affection between me and Bing ‘Er. If you don’t like it, just shut up. No one cares about what you think..”