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Fortunately, all the soldiers in the distance were calm and composed. No one dared to look back.

Gu Yiqing wrapped a piece of cloth around both of her feet before sending her back. This time, he didn't ride with her, instead leading the horse in the front like last time.

However, Gu Jinzhu's heart was in a mess. She didn't even dare to raise her eyes to look at the tall and straight figure in front of her. She couldn't forget that feeling just now.

When she returned to the Mayor's mansion, she found out that the guards had changed. She knew that the fire was only in the backyard, and nothing had happened.

Yun Xiang and Bi Meng were also fine. When they saw her, they would immediately rush over and cry.

When they woke up, the young miss had already disappeared. Fortunately, Xue Yi had sent people to protect them the whole time, so they managed to escape the sea of fire.

After half the night, Gu Jinzhu could no longer sleep. She lay on her bed, tossing and turning thinking about the danger she had just been in, thinking that the officials had set a trap for her and wanted to imprison her in the backyard.

Furthermore, it was obvious that the jungle had been ambushed. Thinking about the situation at that time, Gu Jinzhu felt a chill in her heart.

If this was something that Gu Yiqing had set up a long time ago, then it was within his expectations that the backyard would be burned, but he still let her live there. In order to confuse the enemies, in order to be confident that nothing would happen to her, in short, he treated her as a 'chess piece', and she didn't dare to think any further …

Gu Yiqing finally got busy after the night had passed. He actually had the Emperor Token. He had ordered the garrison troops of a nearby province to help him, bringing all the officials of Binzhou City and taking them all into custody.

Strangely, after that night, the third prince had disappeared without a trace.

Gu Yiqing had opened up all the granaries in each county and was preparing porridge for the citizens. This time, the porridge was definitely different from the last time. It was cooked until it was thick and thick.

The rich local gentry had never colluded with the government and were now all trembling with fear. Gu Yiqing waved his pen and was willing to donate food and money to be exempted from the crime.

At this point, all the wealthy families opened up their warehouses, giving out the large amount of food that they had previously accumulated. Countless silver coins were sent to the magistrate court, and Gu Yiqing's disaster relief was progressing smoothly.

He registered all the victims and arranged a place for them to stay. He sent soldiers to build houses and repair dams. He also organized all the doctors in the city to treat the poor and to rest in peace.

Gu Jinzhu brought the two girls and walked along the street. She almost couldn't believe that the lifeless city market a few days ago was now so lively.

The victims were lining up for porridge, the healers were treating the sick, soldiers were patrolling the streets, houses were being built up and everything was in order. The city that had been devastated by the floods had slowly returned to its former flourishing appearance.

Seeing that she was living in peace, and then thinking back to her journey here, she couldn't help but be moved.

For some reason, his mind would always recall that day when he had ascended to the peak of the mountain, his eyes held a trace of compassion. If that was the result, then his ruthlessness would not be so frightening.

Except for one thing, the walls were covered with notices. Ten days later, all the corrupt officials and those who had resorted to illegal means to profit from the disaster were beheaded at the entrance of the market.

The citizens gathered in front of the notice and were discussing it. Some were clapping their hands in joy, while some were sighing over the thunderous actions of the messenger. Some were waiting to watch the show, but Gu Jinzhu was unable to see the blood rain in ten days.

Three days later, she was escorted by Gu Yiqing and officially set foot on the road back to Shengjing.

It was drizzling and drizzling. Just like when they first arrived, the area around their eyes was filled with green and filled with life.

This time, the journey was naturally different from before. Xue Yi brought along a team of soldiers to personally escort her. She was riding an oily cart with green curtains, white orchids, black zhennan wood, and a magnificent and low profile.

It was a gift from a rich family. The interior of the car was covered with a thick brocade, and there were all kinds of snacks and snacks.

At this moment, the conditions were many times better than before, and there was no danger, yet Gu Jinzhu's heart was filled with gloom. Gu Yingqing was too busy with official affairs, and he hadn't even come to send her off.

After that night, they never saw each other again. Good.

Gu Jinzhu crushed a rose and watched the bright red juice stain her fingertips. She inexplicably thought of the blood on his body that night.

She was about to return to the capital, so naturally, she forgot about all of this. However, her heart was in a mess and she could only see a figure, but it was like the wind blowing past Qing Shui, causing him to be unable to calm down.

However, she couldn't say this kind of thing, not even if she was close to him. That touching was taboo, and there was an indescribable shame in it. She could only bury it deep in her heart.

Half a month later, they entered Shang Jing City.

The capital city of the Grand Xia Empire was very prosperous, and it was bustling with noise and excitement no matter what time it was.

Gu Jinzhu sat in the car as she slowly drove, listening to the incessant chatter outside.

She quietly lifted the curtain of thin blue silk and looked out.

There were rows upon rows of shops on both sides of the broad and flat limestone road. Restaurants, fabric shops, gold and silver jewelry stores, shops that sold rouge and cosmetics, shops that sold all kinds of snacks, everything.

Compared to the small and delicate state of Jiangnan, Shengjing was undoubtedly more graceful and grand. It was connected to a red wall and green tiles, bringing out a faint eaves from a corner of a building in the distance.

Of the three, no doubt Bi Shi was the most excited. She leaned against the window looking forward to it, her face full of excitement, and she kept exclaiming, "Look, girl, there's a person who can pinch mud. Ah, it's like that!" "The steamed buns at that house are so fragrant …"

Gu Jinzhu smiled and didn't restrain herself. Ever since they left Binzhou City, it was rare to see this girl so excited.

Yun Xiang was a little helpless as she said, "Stop looking. Hurry up and help this lady pack up. We're about to enter the mansion …"

Bea hurried over, and together with Yun Xiang she rearranged Gu Jinzhu's makeup.

The journey was tiring, and Yun Xiang could not help but feel a tinge of weariness. She knew that the Gu Residence was a place of low status, and they didn't want their young miss to be looked down by others.

She took out a dark green and silver silk dress with the pattern of a butterfly, giving Gu Jinzhu a fresh comb. She wore a pair of golden silk colored butterflies, giving her a fresh and dignified look, it was the most appropriate time to meet an elder.

The carriage passed through several streets, and someone came to pick them up. It was the servant of the Gu Estate, welcoming the eldest miss back.

Gu Jinzhu knew that someone had already sent a letter to the Gu Estate, so the Gu Estate knew that they had arrived today. The Gu Estate followed Gu Yiqing's orders and escorted her all the way to the Gu Estate before bidding farewell to the Duke of Gu, bringing its guards with them.