Su Qingyu was also shocked when she heard that two thousand people had died. He said in a deep voice: "Change, I want to leave the city."
In the previous life, more than a thousand people died while the Lin family was giving porridge, which directly damaged the Lin family's vitality. This time... she took precautions in advance, but she was still panicked, fearing that something would be missed.
Agate quickly put makeup on Su Qingyu, combed her hair, and changed her clothes. After everyone was dressed, the carriage was also ready.
Su Qingyu took the jade and agate and got on the carriage from the west gate directly to the place where the refugees gathered outside the city.
Today, the entire west city gate has been put under martial law, and no one is allowed to leave the capital. Su Qingyu was able to get out smoothly because she was the person in charge of Su's Grain Store.
After getting off the carriage, I saw officers and soldiers everywhere. Three steps to a post, five steps to a sentry.
Su Qingyu found the porridge shed where the Su family served, and found Lin Wuchen in the tent behind it.
When she entered, Lin Wuchen was talking to two stewards.
Seeing her coming, Lin Wuchen sent the person out, rubbed his swollen eyebrows and said, "Fortunately you reminded me that day, otherwise this matter would have been really troublesome."
Lin Wuchen only felt scared at this moment. If Su Qingyu hadn't reminded him, he wouldn't have thought of taking precautions in this regard.
Whenever there is a major disaster in the past years, the Lin family has always given out food and porridge, but there has never been a fatal incident. After all, no one would go out of their way to kill disaster victims.
But when it comes to politics, it's hard to say. This capital happened to be the center of the entire Zhou Dynasty politics. After only a few days here, this silent battle of gunfire made Lin Wuchen physically and mentally exhausted.
Su Qingyu poured him a glass of water, handed it over and asked, "What's going on now?"
Lin Wuchen was so busy all morning that his mouth was dry. He picked up the water cup and drank it all in one gulp, and then said: "The Emperor sent the Criminal Department to conduct a thorough investigation. Shen Zhixiu is now with the Criminal Department Wang Shangshu."
"This matter is very involved now. The lives of two thousand refugees, three grain merchants and eight princes and uncles are all involved in it."
"Once it is confirmed that it was our oversight, Shen Zhixiu will be the first to be held accountable."
Su Qingyu's face was solemn, she had also thought of this. Such a big matter can no longer be solved by a few grain dealers.
Or...is this just for Shen Zhixiu?
A young boy came in and reported: "Third Young Master, all the people who gave porridge before have gone to cooperate with the interrogation. Now there are not enough people working in the front."
Su Qingyu turned around and left after hearing this, "I'll take the jade and agate with me, otherwise I'll be anxious waiting for the results of the investigation."
Lin Wuchen hurriedly said to the boy: "Protect Miss Biao, don't get hit."
He couldn't take care of Su Qingyu, he had to go to the Fang family and the business owner to discuss countermeasures. If the final responsibility falls on each family, always think of a way out.
Su Qingyu came to the porridge shed in front, and the victims had already lined up in a long line. Even though two thousand people had just died due to poisoning, the queue waiting for soup was still very long. As the victims jokingly said, they would rather be poisoned than starved to death. It's cruel and realistic.
Of course, there are also people watching from the side. I want to see if there is any danger before deciding whether to go get the porridge.
The rice used for cooking porridge today was inspected by several doctors to ensure that everything was fine.
Su Qingyu and her two maids began to scoop out the porridge. After only four or five people were divided, her eyes were covered with moisture.
These people were wearing shabby cotton clothes, and their hands and faces were cracked by the cold wind. Some children and the elderly had red faces and obviously had high fevers.
Jade choked and said, "Miss, these people are so pitiful."
People queuing up to receive porridge suddenly discovered that the porridge served by these three girls was particularly full, so there were the most people queuing on their side.
An hour later, all the morning porridge was put away, and Su Qingyu lowered her head to put away the spatula.
"How can you do this in person? There aren't enough people?"
Shen Zhixiu didn't know when he stood in front of her, directly blocking the little sunlight.
Su Qingyu raised her head and looked at him, but her eyes fell on the person behind him.
She froze there, and the spoon in her hand fell into the porridge bucket with a clang. The pain that penetrated her bones before she died in her previous life spread throughout her body again, and the last thing she could see was the face of Mr. Zhou.
If Cheng Rujin and Shen Zhao were the executioners who killed her, then Mr. Zhou was the knife.
Now the knife appeared in front of her again. Su Qingyu clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging into her hands without even realizing it.
Shen Zhixiu noticed something strange about Su Qingyu, stepped forward and asked softly, "What's wrong?"
The gentle voice brought Su Qingyu back from the messy memories. She quickly lowered her eyes and whispered: "Maybe she is tired and a little dizzy."
Shen Zhixiu frowned and told Wenzhu beside him, "Go to each house and ask. If there are not enough people, ask the officers and soldiers stationed at noon to help serve porridge."
After speaking, he turned to the middle-aged man behind him and said, "Mr. Zhou, please help her feel her pulse."
Su Qingyu was a little surprised. She could tell that Shen Zhixiu was very polite to this person. But then I thought about it, someone who can directly change someone's face must have some ability.
"Who is this?" Su Qingyu asked pretending to be curious.
Shen Zhixiu introduced: "This is Mr. Zhou. He has excellent medical skills. Let him take a look at it for you."
Su Qingyu felt a little conflicted and said softly: "I'm fine, I'm just a little tired from serving porridge in the morning, so I won't bother Mr. Zhou."
Shen Zhixiu said, "Is it a joke that I'm not feeling well? Come in quickly, I have something to tell Wuchen."
There is no doubt about it.
Wen Zhu, who was on the side, was stunned for a moment, then stepped forward and said, "Third Master, Wang Shangshu is still waiting..."
Shen Zhixiu glanced over, and Wenzhu closed his mouth knowingly and said no more.
Several people entered the tent at the back one after another. Lin Wuchen stood up to greet them and was about to speak.
Shen Zhixiu said, "We'll talk later. Let Mr. Zhou check her pulse first."
Lin Wuchen looked at Su Qingyu nervously, "What's wrong with you? Are you feeling uncomfortable?"
Su Qingyu smiled and said: "I'm really fine, no need to trouble Mr. Zhou."
Lin Wuchen directly pushed Su Qingyu onto the chair and said to Mr. Zhou, "Sorry to trouble you."
Mr. Zhou gently twirled his beard twice and sat down opposite Su Qingyu. He reached up with his finger, pondered for a moment and said, "Ms. Su, was she frightened today? She was in a daze due to lack of effort. I'll prescribe a prescription and just drink it for three days."
Shen Zhixiu frowned and asked, "Why were you frightened? What happened on the way here?"
Su Qingyu could only try her best to hide the emotions in her eyes, and replied softly: "No, I had a nightmare this morning."
The prescribed prescription was handed into Jade's hand, but Su Qingyu had no intention of drinking it. If this Mr. Zhou is Shen Zhixiu's man, then why did he help Shen Zhao do such cruel things in his previous life? She will always be on guard against him until she finds out his details.
Seeing that Su Qingyu was okay, Shen Zhixiu, Lin Wuchen and others sat down on the chairs.
"How is the investigation going? What did Wang Shangshu say?" Lin Wuchen asked.
