The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 273

Chapter 273: Chapter 255, Rescuing People_1

By the end of August, the gates of Xingyun Prefecture were finally opened.

The gates had to be opened, for after nearly three months of closure, the city’s supplies had been completely exhausted, and now, many people had nothing left to eat.

The plague had been cured by then, and people could go out to make a living.

Daohua originally thought they could leave, but to her surprise, Xiao Yeyang decided to stay for the relief effort.

Governor Guo was in charge of the military affairs of Zhongzhou, Fenxi, and Jiguang provinces. This time, Jiguang suffered from a flood disaster and epidemic, all of which required his coordination.

Now that the epidemic was under control, a large number of disaster victims had yet to be settled.

Governor Guo was now extremely busy, and when Xiao Yeyang visited once, he found that his uncle had lost a lot of weight after not seeing him for two or three months, so he immediately decided to stay and help—that, and he also wanted to train himself.

Dong Yuanxuan and Yan Wenxiu thought about it for a night and also decided to stay.

“Originally, we came to Jiguang for disaster relief and training, but we didn’t expect to contract the plague before we could do anything meaningful. Now that we are well, we should do something worthwhile; otherwise, our trip would have truly been in vain.”

Hearing this, Daohua and Dong Yuanyao exchanged a glance.

Daohua looked towards Yan Wenxiu’s brothers: “I came to take you guys home, so whenever you decide to return, that’s when I’ll go back.”

Dong Yuanyao also quickly said to Dong Yuanxuan, “Brother, me too. After all, I will be going back to Zhongzhou with you.”

At this, both Yan Wenxiu and Dong Yuanxuan wore a helpless expression.

In the end, Dong Yuanxuan spoke up, “Then the two of you must stay inside the prefecture city and not wander off. Disaster victims are everywhere outside now, and it would be very dangerous for you two young ladies to go out.”

Daohua quickly nodded in agreement: “Don’t worry, we won’t wander off unless we are following you.”

Dong Yuanyao nodded as well.

In the days that followed, Xiao Yeyang and his group were all sent by Governor Guo to help. Daohua and Dong Yuanyao did not remain idle, either.

Daohua sent Xiaoliu back and brought several ships of grain; Dong Yuanyao also sent a letter back home, and the Dong Family gathered a batch of grain to send over.

The two of them set up a porridge stall at the city gate, providing porridge to the people.

“This breach in the river levee has brought no small calamity to the people!”

“Indeed, I heard countless good fields were submerged in Jiguang and many houses were destroyed.”

Dress as men, Daohua and Dong Yuanyao stood in front of the porridge stall, ladling porridge for people while talking quietly.

“It’s all because of those officials embezzling and being negligent in their duties. Otherwise, we wouldn’t be suffering these hardships!”

A voice laden with strong complaints and dissatisfaction reached the ears of Daohua and Dong Yuanyao; they looked up to see a dark, sturdy young man of about fifteen or sixteen, dressed in a short tunic.

Seeing the surrounding people showing signs of agreement, Daohua thought for a moment and said: “You can’t generalize; not all officials are bad. There are many who are upright and honest.”

The young man smirked sarcastically, “You’re too naïve, youngster. Where in this world can one find truly good officials? Even if there are, they are nothing more than people fishing for fame.”

Feeling indignant, Dong Yuanyao put down her ladle and glared at the young man: “What nonsense are you spouting? If there were no good officials in the world, who would have gathered the medicine sent during the outbreak of the epidemic?”

“The porridge you’re drinking now, who got it for you? Who is out there now, going to different places for disaster relief and transporting grain? One must have a conscience; you can’t drink the porridge provided by officials and then speak ill of them.”

The young man was left speechless, and it was a while before he spoke faintly: “This porridge… It was gathered by officials?”

Dong Yuanyao: “Of course, listen well, these two porridge stalls, one is set up by the Provincial Governor from Zhongzhou, the other by the Magistrate from Xingzhou. If you don’t believe it, you can go and ask around.”

Seeing the people around nodding continuously, the young man looked at the fuming Dong Yuanyao, didn’t get his porridge, and just walked away with his head down.

Daohua pulled at Dong Yuanyao: “Why get so angry? That person probably had his home destroyed and just needed to vent his frustration.”

Picking up the ladle, Dong Yuanyao continued serving porridge to the people behind: “I just can’t stand it. I won’t mention your father, but I’ve watched my own father and seen how he serves as an official. He may have some characteristics of an official, but he genuinely works for the welfare of the people.”

Daohua: “…Alright, no more anger!” After speaking, she called over Wang Manman and asked her to take a bowl of porridge to the young man who had just left.