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The streets that should have been bustling with noise and excitement were now deserted.

It was desolate.

Xie Qingrong pursed her lips, she seemed to want to laugh, but realized that the corner of her mouth was cold and hard.

The two of them turned the corner of the street and saw a dense crowd of refugees.

Dressed in wet clothes, they were crowded together. Their faces were expressionless as they suddenly saw two strangers riding on horses.

There was no surprise at all. There was not a single fluctuation in his eyes. They were like a pool of stagnant water.

Even though Xie Qingrong was fully clothed, she still felt cold. Aren't these refugees who were always wearing wet clothes cold?

However, she quickly understood.

The refugees had no homes. There were ditches everywhere, and only this place was not drenched by the water. These people could only squeeze in here while wearing wet clothes. If there was another heavy rain, these people might not be able to withstand the cold and would silently die here.

When Xie Qingrong thought about this, her eyes inexplicably reddened.

Although she had been an assassin in her previous life and had easily taken out a human life, everything here was still like a drum beating in her heart.

She silently dismounted and stood in front of these refugees, unable to say a single word.

He instructed Black Turtle, "Black Turtle, go and take a look around. If you have any usable wood, go and bring them over."

Black Turtle nodded his head and silently went to look for usable wood.

Not long later, Black Turtle placed a pile of wood in front of them. Xie Qingrong looked at the wood, it was far from enough, and continued: "It's not enough, continue looking."

Black Turtle didn't say anything and continued to silently search for wood.

At this time, one of the refugees, a little girl about seven or eight years old, suddenly asked, "Beautiful elder sister, what do you want your elder brother to do with these pieces of wood?"

The mother who was carrying her immediately covered her mouth, preventing her from speaking. She looked at Xie Qingrong warily, afraid that she would offend her if he were careless.

Xie Qingrong was not angry, and said: "I hope that everyone can help me out with one thing, those who help will need to drink porridge at night." With that, she gave a faint smile that was like the beginning of a spring day after the rain. Everyone felt that this person's smile was truly beautiful, like that of a fairy.

However, when they heard that she was having porridge, the eyes of the group of people instantly lit up with pleasant surprise. The next moment, however, it turned into vigilance and bewilderment.

After a long while, someone finally asked, "How do we know if what you said is true or not?"

The group of people instantly agreed.

Xie Qingrong smiled lightly: "Whether you believe it or not is your problem, it has nothing to do with me."

That person from before somewhat believed it, but he was still a bit hesitant.

However, when faced with the temptation of drinking porridge, many people had to believe it even if they didn't believe it.

Thus, the group of people majestically began to search for usable wood like the Black Turtle.

Very quickly, the ground was filled with firewood. Xie Qingrong felt that she needed more than enough, so she said: "Thank you everyone. I wonder if there are carpenters here. "

A delicate and pretty man stood out shakily and said, "I am a carpenter, I don't know what the lady wants."

Xie Qingrong laughed indifferently: "Since you are a carpenter, you must know how to make wood. You and my subordinates will take care of this wood and build a simple shed. "

The carpenter asked, "What for?" Is it to be porridge? "

Xie Qingrong shook her head, looked up at the sky, and smiled lightly, then said: "Tonight, there will be another heavy rain, if all of you work together, and build a big hut, you can probably avoid tonight's rain."

The carpenter looked around at the people around him. There were a lot of them.

With so many people here, how could they possibly hide in here? Besides, it was already too late.

Xie Qingrong noticed the hesitation in the carpenter's eyes, and said: "If I don't try, how would I know?"

That's right, if he didn't give it a try, how would he know if it was possible? Besides, having more people and more strength meant that everyone could do it together.

Everyone heard Xie Qingrong's words, and instantly their numb and emotionless hearts started to heat up. If they built a shed before nightfall, then they might not need to shower tonight. Furthermore, this lady would even give everyone some porridge.

Soon after, everyone began to work together with the carpenter on the wood.

Xie Qingrong then embraced the little girl who had just spoken and asked: "Little sister, do you know where the county magistrate is? Can you take sister? "

The little girl hooked her arms around Xie Qingrong's neck, and said in a childish voice: "Beautiful big sister, just call me Ning Ning. "I know where the county magistrate is, I'll take you there."

Good, good, good. Xie Qingrong pinched Ning Ning's cheeks, then took out a cloth ball wrapped in a square towel and unfolded it.

Xie Qingrong handed it over to Ning Ning, who shook her head, indicating that she could not take it. However, Ning Ning's action of swallowing his saliva betrayed her.

She hadn't eaten for a long time and was very hungry, but she still said sweetly: "Mother said that you can't accept Lu Lu without merit, so Ning Ning can't accept pretty big sister's pastries."

Xie Qingrong smiled faintly and said: "Ning Ning is bringing big sister to the county magistrate court right now, isn't that helping big sister?" Seeing Ning Ning nod his head obediently, she continued to speak: "This is helping big sister, so Ning Ning can eat the pastries that big sister gave to Ning Ning."

Xie Qingrong had never coaxed a child before, but this little girl was very obedient.

Soon, they arrived at the county magistrate court.

The magistrate court was also destroyed by the flood. However, compared to the residences of the commoners, the magistrate court was in perfect condition. The yamen door was open, but there was no one inside. However, when they entered the rear courtyard, they encountered some obstructions.

Xie Qingrong rushed in with Ning Ning in her arms, she entered the hall and saw a young and delicate looking man dressed in an official's robe sitting on a chair, with a worried look on his face.

Upon seeing Xie Qingrong enter, the man frowned: "I wonder what business does this lady have to break into the backyard of this official's county?"

Xie Qingrong did not want to fight with him, so she went straight to the point and asked: "Is Master worrying about this matter?"