Fuling's defensiveness made Cheng Jin very sad, and it happened that Song Yi came to explain the previous situation.
Mu Xiang was also from a farmer's family and was immediately very angry.
"I guess it's because the squires nearby are not good people and bully the people, causing everyone to have insufficient food left!"
"Although they are pitiful, they have to be on guard. Don't wander around later. Song Yi and I will protect you."
Cheng Jin has grown up a lot after going through those things, and even his thoughts have become more mature.
Fu Ling glanced at him in surprise, she could understand what he said.
I guess my junior uncle also meant the same thing, so I wanted to go over and confirm what the place where these people lived looked like.
Instead, it was Mu Xiang who said somewhat depressedly: "Mr. Cheng is from a noble family, so naturally he doesn't know the suffering of farmers like us.
Sharecroppers, in particular, work for others all year round. "
"That was not what I meant."
Cheng Jin was afraid that Fuling would misunderstand, so he hurriedly explained, "I know Jiang Wan wants to solve their problem.
However, not everyone will appreciate the unruly people coming out of poor places, so you still have to be careful to avoid someone messing around. "
"I will protect Senior Sister!"
Mu Xiang was a little unconvinced, but after thinking about it carefully, she knew that he was right. Her parents were the kind of people who would fight for their benefits.
Duan Si led the way and soon took them up the mountain. The mountain road was difficult to walk, so Jiang Wan could only leave a few people to look at the luggage. She and Song Jiuyuan went up alone.
"Uncle Junior, I want to come with you."
Fu Ling didn't want to stay. She thought that if she could go together, she would help. She was a doctor after all.
"Song Yi stays."
Song Jiuyuan saw Jiang Wan struggling, so he made a decision for her. Song Yi hesitated and said:
"My subordinates must protect the prince and princess."
"The king is here."
Song Jiuyuan no longer concealed his identity. As soon as he said these words, the little bandit who was still a little thoughtful suddenly stopped.
They were also glad to have listened to their boss.
There is not only one princess, but also a prince. If something happens to them, they will not be able to live without it.
Song Yi did not resist anymore and took a few servants to look at things. Jiang Wan, Song Jiuyuan, Fuling Muxiang and others from the Cheng family followed up the mountain.
Although these people are hungry, they are not stupid. The mountain gate is very strong, and it can be seen that there are still some small mechanisms inside.
Jiang Wan looked at it seriously, and Duan Si scratched his head in embarrassment, "I was a carpenter before, so I was afraid that those squire bosses would find me.
So we set up some small mechanisms, and we always have to leave a way out. "
"Yes, Not Bad."
Jiang Wan's eyes were full of admiration. When they entered the village and looked at the old, weak, women and children who came out of the village, they all fell silent.
Whether they are old people or children, they are all wearing very thin clothes, all of them are skinny and have sunken eyes.
The little child was barefoot, his exposed toes and fingers were red from the cold, and his dark face was stained with hope.
"Dad, did you find something delicious?"
"Son, who are they and why are they in our village?"
"Master, there is no food in the house. We cannot afford to feed the extra people."
"..."
Jiang Wan's heart softened for no reason, Mu Xiang felt deeply about it, while Cheng Jin's face was full of surprise.
The pampered young master has never seen such a shocking scene.
Although he had been to Jiuzhou, his food and clothing were not bad all the way, and he had not experienced exile, so he stayed where he was.
Duan Si stood there at a loss, not knowing how to answer these hopeful little faces.
"Cheng Jin, go to the car and get food and clothes!"
Jiang Wan suddenly thanked Liu Jiameng for the things he sent later. Together with the food they had prepared, they could temporarily help these people.
"I'll go with you."
The tip of Mu Xiang's nose felt slightly sore and she walked quickly down the mountain. Duan Si was stunned and knelt on the ground the next second.
"This is the prince and princess. Please thank the prince and princess."
"Are the prince and princess here to save us?"
"The prince and princess are thousands of years old."
"Mom, princess, can we have enough to eat?"
"..."
"Everyone, get up. It's cold. Go indoors to get out of the wind."
Jiang Wan asked Duan Si to send people to follow Cheng Jin Muxiang to get food, while she and Song Jiuyuan stayed behind to ask these people for details.
After getting along for a short time, Jiang Wan learned that they were indeed common people in the village at the foot of the mountain.
This year's harvest is either good or bad. The owner said that the grain tax has increased this year, and there is very little grain in their hands.
Everyone couldn't survive anymore, so they came to the mountains together to find a way to survive. The women were looking for food in the mountains, and the men plucked up the courage to say that they would rob the rich and give to the poor.
Jiang Wan and Song Jiuyuan looked at each other and felt confident. Soon, Cheng Jin and the others brought in a lot of food.
Considering that there are many people in the mountains, there are more than 200 people of all sizes in total, so these grains are cooked into porridge by the wood scent.
I also made steamed buns mixed with wild vegetables. It was more than an hour later when they were all ready.
Jiang Wan and Fuling were distributing food, and with Duan Si around, everyone didn't dare to mess around, so they spontaneously lined up in a long line to receive porridge and steamed buns.
Adults have a steamed bun and a bowl of porridge, and children have half a steamed bun and a bowl of porridge. The porridge is very thick and can be eaten half full.
Song Jiuyuan stood on one side and said to Duan Si: "After you have eaten, let everyone go down the mountain. I will go to the town that governs your village.
The grain that those people overharvest will definitely return to your hands. "
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Duan Si knelt in front of Song Jiuyuan and kowtowed to him, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will definitely restrain everyone from doing bad things."
Everyone who drank the porridge became more convinced of Jiang Wan and Song Jiuyuan.
"I hope you will do what you say."
Song Jiuyuan sighed. He originally wanted to go to Jiangnan safely, but Wanwan was kind-hearted, and they had to deal with unfair situations properly before continuing on their way.
Soon, the porridge and steamed buns were distributed, and Jiang Wan handed a bowl of porridge to Song Jiuyuan.
"You have a drink too."
"You eat too."
Song Jiuyuan and Jiang Wan sat opposite each other. Their exquisite faces were very different from the simple tables and chairs.
After Fuling and the others finished their work, everyone sat down to eat together. Muxiang whispered: "Master, I saw that many of them were still staring at us. I'm afraid they haven't eaten enough yet."
"This is the only food we have left, just enough for them to eat one meal."
Jiang Wan sipped the porridge in small sips. These were not just one or two people, but about two hundred people.
"Don't worry Wanwan, I will arrange them properly before leaving."
Song Jiuyuan assured Jiang Wan that Song Yi had been sent by him to collect intelligence, and he believed that he would get the exact information soon.
A few people were eating, and a petite figure walked towards them, "What are you doing? Didn't I just share the food with you?"
Cheng Jin stopped the little girl who was about to come forward. The little girl had a waxy complexion and was dressed in tatters. She was wearing an ill-fitting coat that Fuling had just given to her.
Her bright eyes were fixed on the unfinished steamed bun in Fu Ling's hand.
"Cheng Jin."
Fu Ling frowned and was about to say something, but as soon as she said it, the petite-looking girl suddenly took out a dagger and rushed towards Fu Ling.
"Poria!"
Cheng Jin almost subconsciously held the dagger in the little girl's hand, blood dripping down his palm.
