There were some miscellaneous items scattered here and there in the woodshed, but it didn't look like there was anything out of the ordinary.
But since Bainiang brought them here, there must be a reason.
The two looked at each other and began to rummage around.
Sure enough, in a corner, a secret door was found.
Entering through the secret door is a secret passage that connects to a secret room at the bottom.
There are several wooden boxes in the secret room. After opening them, they are all filled with gold and silver treasures.
Shi Qinghuan and Bailiheng were both stunned on the spot and understood the abnormality of the matter.
Even if he had robbed passers-by for several years, it was impossible for Sun Peng to accumulate so much treasure. There must be other sources.
"Look carefully at these treasures. There may be other clues."
"Um."
The two of them nodded and started searching around. After a quick look, they found that these treasures were ordinary and unmarked, making it impossible to trace them.
"Come and look at this!"
Bailiheng's voice came, and Shi Qinghuan walked over. The treasure was unmarked, but the box was.
Under the jewelry, there was a dark pattern in the corner of the box.
In a dim environment, ordinary people cannot detect it at all.
I took the fire fold and leaned over it, and then I saw clearly that it was the shape of an eagle, but it was not a normal eagle. The eagle was soaring, but its claws had five fingers.
"Five-clawed eagle?"
Shi Qinghuan looked at Bailiheng and asked, "Are you impressed?"
Bailiheng shook his head, "I haven't seen it before, I have to investigate it carefully."
Shi Qinghuan has never seen it, but every box has it, and it has the meaning of its existence.
"What should I do with these treasures?"
Bailiheng thought for a while, "Most of it is ill-gotten wealth. Ill-gotten wealth should be used to do meaningful things."
Shi Qinghuan also had this intention.
Building new homes requires money, which is not only enough, but can also make the people's subsequent lives richer.
"The prefect is a good official, so let him handle it."
"Okay, it's time for us to meet Sun Peng."
When the two of them came out of the woodshed, they called the prefect. The prefect was really shocked when he saw so many treasures.
But as Bailiheng said, the prefect was a good official and he made arrangements quickly.
Shi Qinghuan was not idle either. While Bailiheng was helping to arrange follow-up matters, he went to find the mayor.
They handed over the medical records they had written before, which recorded the prescriptions for each citizen in detail. After they left, as long as the people took the medicines according to the prescriptions, they would definitely not die prematurely again.
After everything was explained, Shi Qinghuan went back to the inn to pack his luggage. He looked a little weird when Bailiheng came back.
Shi Qinghuan was stunned, "What's wrong?"
Bailiheng stepped forward, stretched out his hand and pulled Shi Qinghuan, "Come out and take a look."
Shi Qinghuan looked confused and was stunned when he walked out of the door.
Because in the night, the bonfire illuminated the figures of the people, densely packed, standing outside the house.
"what happen?"
Shi Qinghuan looked at Bailiheng, and before Bailiheng could answer, all the people suddenly knelt down.
"Thank you so much to my benefactor for saving my life!"
The voice was loud and resounded throughout the night sky.
"They knew we were leaving, so they came to say thank you."
As soon as Bailiheng explained, Shi Qinghuan reacted.
"Get up, everyone, get up."
"Two benefactors, we were ignorant before. Not only did we listen to the thieves, but we also misunderstood the two benefactors. Please forgive me."
"The two benefactors ignored their past grudges and thought wholeheartedly about us. We have seen these days in our eyes. We are here to thank them for their deep kindness."
"The benefactor is not an ordinary person. We have no way to repay such a great kindness. When we learned that the two of them were about to leave, we specially held a dinner in the town to see them off. From now on, we will chant sutras and chant Buddha's name for our benefactor every day and every night. , wishing you both peace and success."
"..."
The words were sincere and full of gratitude to Shi Qinghuan and Bailiheng.
Seeing everyone who was completely opposite to before, Shi Qinghuan's heart was turbulent and tears filled his eyes.
This is the meaning of what they insist on.
No matter what happened before, because of their persistence, now it is a new life for many people.
The hand held by Bailiheng slowly tightened, and when he turned around, he saw Bailiheng's gentle smile.
It feels extra warm in this cold wind.
"Okay, benefactor girl, come with us quickly!"
The two women stepped forward, grabbed Shi Qinghuan and walked towards the town. The men behind them also walked to Bailiheng, "There has never been a time like this in the town. My benefactor, please drink more tonight." cup."
The two of them were taken to an open space in the town.
The place where the human sacrifice was originally intended was now lit with a blazing bonfire, and the surrounding area was as bright as day.
Along the perimeter of the bonfire, there were tables and chairs, filled with wine and food.
It seems that the prefect also put in a lot of effort.
After he was pulled over and sat down, a couple came up with a girl to toast. It was the girl Shi Qinghuan had saved before.
Thanks again for saving her life, Shi Qinghuan could not refuse. After drinking, Bailiheng was pulled to sit beside her.
The town has been lonely and frightened all year round, but now it has finally untied its knot, and it is the first time that it feels so relaxed. It is really a carnival.
As everyone sang in unison, people began to arrive at the bonfire one after another, holding hands and dancing.
Laughter and revelry.
Seeing them like this, Shi Qinghuan was really happy.
The smile on the corners of his lips was dazzling. Bailiheng looked at her, his eyes filled with light and radiance.
"Sister, come and dance!"
A child grabbed Shi Qinghuan by the hand and led her towards the bonfire.
The moment he stood up, Shi Qinghuan subconsciously reached out and took Bailiheng's hand.
The moment he raised his eyes, Shi Qinghuan smiled and said, "Together!"
With this look, his heart softened instantly, and he had no strength to refuse at all.
They were pulled together into the middle of the crowd, holding hands together, laughing and dancing in the singing.
The warmth grew stronger under the night, and the laughter spread across the mountains, as if saying goodbye to everything in the past.
I don't know how long it took before Shi Qinghuan came out of the crowd.
Sitting on one side, sweat began to form on his forehead before he knew it.
Bailiheng came over and sat down, handing her a cup of hot tea.
"How are you? Are you tired? You have been working day and night these past few days, and now you are being dragged to dance for so long."
"No, I don't feel tired at all. On the contrary, I am very happy."
Shi Qinghuan took a deep breath, feeling extremely relaxed.
Bailiheng naturally understood how she felt and accompanied her to look up at the starry sky that was obscured by the mist.
"Soon, they will be able to download songs, dance and have a new life in the starry sky."
"Well, I really hope that the world is a pure land."
Although it certainly cannot be achieved.
There was mourning in Shi Qinghuan's eyes, which was also the wish of everyone in the Protector's Palace.
She also went to the border town to talk about this with her eldest brother.
There is no war in the world, which is the best explanation to the people. She could understand it before, but now, after this incident, she has experienced it personally.
"What do you want to do when all is said and done?"
Bailiheng was stunned and shook his head, "I haven't thought about it yet, what about you?"
"I want to visit every inch of the land, especially places like here, places that are not seen by people, I want to go and see if they are okay."
It is her wish, and it is also the last wish of everyone in the Protectorate.
If there is a chance, although she only fully understands it now, she hopes it is not too late.
Bailiheng's eyes fell on Shi Qinghuan, his gaze gentle.
"good."
Not a compliment, but a response.
