Dozens of fire-burning racks were set up, and the villagers discovered a new problem.
How to cook medicinal materials without clean water?
When everyone was frowning, someone came running back from the forest and brought good news.
He found a well and the water in it was extremely clear.
The villagers were so excited that they picked up their earthen jars for storing water and ran in the direction pointed by the man.
Villagers who had finished fetching water came back one after another, with satisfied smiles on their faces.
"I also discovered this well in the morning. There was nothing in it at the time. It was strange how so much water could rise all of a sudden in one day."
"It means that God will not let us die and will give us a way to live."
Xiangyun had already fallen asleep at this moment, and even in his dreams he was delivering tap water to the well.
She opened all the water pipes in the space. Unfortunately, time was limited. In order not to arouse suspicion, she reluctantly installed only half of the well.
Pity her little body, which was only one month old, she was so tired that she fell into a deep sleep.
In the early morning light, the villagers who had taken the medicinal decoction woke up and clearly felt that their abdominal pain had been relieved a lot, and they even felt refreshed.
More victims learned about the prescription to cure diarrhea and quickly joined the army of preparing medicine.
As night fell, a pile of red flames rose up on the slope half a mile away from the city gate, and bursts of medicinal fragrance wafted out. The smell spread all the way to the noses of the night guards.
"Where did those mud-legged idiots get their medicine? Did any of you accept benefits and buy medicine for them?"
The man standing on the city gate was tall but had a mean look on his face.
"No, absolutely not, Lord Guard, we would not dare to do so without your order." The guard guard bowed his head and said respectfully.
"Send someone to find out what's going on?"
As soon as the words fell, someone quickly went to inquire about the news, and within a moment, the answer was brought back.
"I heard that there was an old woman with medical skills in the team who led everyone to find herbs. The old woman also said..."
The head guard frowned: "What else are you talking about!"
"It was also said that they were not sick because of the plague, but just drank unclean water from the stream outside the city. Some people among the victims are spreading the rumor that the officials in the city are making excuses and wastefully caring about the lives of the refugees. No... they are not good officials."
"Ha!" The man in armor sneered coldly, "Okay, if an old woman is so capable, wouldn't it be a waste of her skills if she doesn't come in to treat the nobleman?"
The man whispered something to his men, and looked meaningfully at the scattered firelight on the hillside in the distance.
Early the next morning, the city gate that had been closed suddenly opened from the inside, and a city gate guard wearing armor walked out, followed by an older man.
"Milk, milf, the city gate is open!"
Lin Tianci jumped and looked into the distance, telling the whole family the good news.
The victims who had been at the city gate for more than half a month saw the city gate open for the first time. They thought that the visitor was letting them into the city, and their eyes shone with excitement.
"Master, sir, our illness has recovered, can we enter the city?"
The bold woman stepped forward to chat, with a simple yet apprehensive smile on her face.
The city gate guard drew his sword and stopped the woman: "Go, go, stay here while you go," then walked to the highest point of the hillside and asked loudly.
"Which one is Mrs. Lin?"
Everyone was stunned, and all their eyes turned to the Lin family.
The village chief crouched and came forward, bowed and cupped his hands: "Master, we are a whole village fleeing. There are many families named Lin. I don't know which family you are looking for?"
"Look for the Lin family who knows how to treat illnesses. Do you know him?"
The half-white-haired elder could tell from the village chief's demeanor that he should be the most talkative among the victims.
"Forgive me for asking, does the official have anything to do with the Lin family?"
The city gate guard waved his knife in displeasure and threatened: "What are we doing with the Lin family? What does it have to do with you? You old man, it's none of your business. Get out of my way!"
The cold blade was placed on the village chief's neck. It was cold and smelly, making his legs tremble with fear.
Everyone exclaimed, and some of the timid children were already crying. The moment they opened their mouths, their family members covered their mouths, for fear of accidentally offending them.
The Lin family has offended a big shot and is going to be in serious trouble!
The crowd that was originally densely surrounded dispersed in an instant, fearing that the next flash of swords and blood would harm them.
"We are the Lin family. You don't need to scare others, just come to us if you have any problem!"
Lin Lao stood up, followed quickly by Lin Lao Er and Lin Lao San. Lin Silang was not to be outdone. His twelve-year-old body had not yet opened up, but his courage increased a lot as he followed his brothers.
Mrs. Zheng and Ms. Zhang also stood up, guarding the young man and Mrs. Lin behind them. Everyone had a serious look on their faces.
Aunt Jiang and Zhao Ruoxia were hiding at the back, trembling with fear and not even daring to look over.
The city gate guard was used to being arrogant in front of the victims. This was the first time he saw a farmer who was not afraid of him, so he took a second look out of curiosity.
A very ordinary family, dressed in rags. The man looked strong but not like a practicing man. He couldn't survive three moves under his hands.
He took back the long knife and deliberately dragged the tip of the knife on the ground, making a "squeaking" friction sound.
"Who is Mrs. Lin? Come on, come with us."
It's hard to meet high officials and difficult to deal with small officials. Lin Laosan doesn't want to have a dispute with the visitor, so he can't hand over my mother without any explanation.
"Master, we are new here. We don't know where we might offend. Please make it clear."
When the city gate guard had to explain when he was doing something, he glanced among the Lin family and pointed his knife at Aunt Jiang.
"Come out, are you Mrs. Lin?"
Aunt Jiang was so frightened that she could not speak coherently and waved her hands wildly to deny.
"I'm not! I'm not! My husband's family name is Lin, but I'm not the one you're looking for with medical skills. She...she's the one you're looking for. Take her away, don't arrest me, I don't know anything! "
Aunt Jiang knelt down on the ground, pointing directly in the direction of Mrs. Lin, wishing she could forget about the relationship between the two families.
The Lin family members turned cold and glared at Aunt Jiang.
The city gate guard was stunned when he saw Mrs. Lin.
Is this half-crippled old woman a doctor?
He glanced at the elder behind him helplessly, and when he saw the elder nodded, he continued: "Then you come with us into the city."
"No, our whole family has to be together, no one is missing!" Lin Laoer stood in front of Mrs. Lin, his tone absolutely leaving no room for negotiation.
The city gate guard was actually just a gatekeeper, and he was usually the one who was bullied in the team. After finally trying to show off his power and being humiliated, he repeated his old trick and put the knife on Lin Laoer's neck.
Unexpectedly, he encountered a tough situation this time. Lin Laoer held his neck and was not afraid at all. His pupils were as wide as stones, as if what was placed on his neck was not a life-threatening knife, but a wooden stick.
Mrs. Lin was pleased with her second son's filial piety, but also sighed at his uprightness, speaking in a good voice.
"My lord, my old lady's legs can't walk, so I can't enter the city gate by myself. It would be inappropriate for my lord to carry me in."
Oh, by the way, I can't have anyone taking care of me. I have to be taken care of by someone when I eat, drink, poop, etc., and I don't dare to bother the officials.
Why don't you let my son and his wife follow you and save you the trouble? Don't you think so? "
Hearing what she said, the city gate guard felt that it made sense. If he really brought people in, he would probably have to eat, drink, and defecate.
He has never even served his own mother, let alone an old woman whose body was half buried in the earth.
"Okay, I'll give you half a stick of incense time, hurry up and pack your things, if you're delayed, you'll have something to look at."
The Lin family breathed a collective sigh of relief and hurriedly packed up to go to the city.
Before leaving, Erfang and his family were unwilling to leave.
Mrs. Lin knew what she was thinking, but she was just afraid of being implicated. She already knew Mrs. Jiang's character, so there was no surprise.
"It's okay if you don't want to leave. Fengxian has to come with me."
"That won't work! Fengxian is my daughter-in-law, why should I leave with you?"
An urging voice came from the city gate guard: "Hurry up, what are you talking about! If you delay, it will cost you your life!"
The Lin family had no choice but to comply with Aunt Jiang's wishes and carry large and small bags into the city gate.
The heavy city gate closed behind them with a loud "bang" sound, which struck hard in the hearts of every Lin family member.
They are at a loss in their hearts, not knowing whether what they are about to face is a blessing or a disaster.
