poisonous woman

Chapter 156 Encounter with Assassins
Houses in nearby towns and villages collapsed in large areas, and a large number of victims flooded into the city.On both sides of the street are tents that are now set up, which can be used as temporary shelters.Grain and quilts were brought in from nearby counties as emergency relief supplies.

But these are limited. After so many days after the earthquake, there seems to be insufficient food and quilts.

Two cauldrons were placed at the entrance of the government office, and they were distributed once in the morning and noon.On the first day Xiao Junjue came, the porridge was still dry, but on the fifth day it was so thin that the rice grains could not be seen.

Xiao Junjue looked at the bowls of porridge with clear water, and turned to the magistrate of Meishan with a dark face, "Didn't the imperial court distribute relief food? Why are there only a few grains of rice in this porridge!"

The magistrate of Meishan arched his hands towards him, respectful on the surface, but not in awe in his heart, "Returning to the prince, aftershocks have continued recently, the road to Shu is blocked, and the relief supplies sent by the court have also delayed the process. But the lower official guessed , within five days it will arrive."

"Five days? Then do you want so many victims of the disaster to drink water every day?" Xiao Junjue glared angrily, his eyes filled with gloom, "Don't you still have rice in the granary of your county government?"

Ai Ai, the county magistrate, hesitated for a while before saying: "There is not much rice in the granary. If we take it out all at once, I am afraid that there will be no food in less than five days. By then, even the rice soup with a few grains of rice will be gone." I can't drink anymore."

Xiao Junjue snorted coldly, gritted his teeth and said bitterly, "My lord thinks that all the rice in the granary was given to you to eat."

The county magistrate was terrified and hurriedly knelt down, "I dare not, the grain in the county government's granary belongs to the public, and my subordinates dare not make good use of it."

Xiao Junjue looked at him coldly, snorted heavily, and walked away.

This corrupt official will deal with him later.

Rong Zhao's delicately made-up face did not match the situation. She was dressed luxuriously, and compared with the desolate look on the long street, she was simply out of place.

There was a disgusted expression on his face, and he frowned wherever he looked.

"It's so dirty. This street is full of dirt, and my clothes are all dirty." She was wearing clothes with skirts that stretched to the ground. The clothes made of silk were as thin as silk, and it was very inconvenient to move.

"It stinks, it smells like pig feces, this is not a place where people live." Dozens of people gathered in one tent, and there were all kinds of smells.She hasn't entered yet, but she is so sick that she wants to vomit just by the side.

"Princess Chu, please do me a favor and give me more food. Our family of eight is given a small amount of food every day, and we really can't get enough."

A woman grabbed her clothes, and she threw them away, "Don't touch me, your stinky hands are all dirty, and my clothes are all dirty, do you know how much money my clothes cost?" , enough to feed your family of eight for a year. Get out of the way, touch me again, and I'll let someone pull you out and cut off your hand!"

Some beggars saw her in expensive clothes, so they went to beg. She covered her nose and hid, and yelled bitterly, "Smelly beggar, you stink to death, stay away from me. People like you only think about getting something for nothing, wanting to get something for nothing." I'll give you money, you can dream."

Xiao Junjue was comforting the people on the other side, and when she heard Rong Zhao yelling so harshly, the anger in her heart suddenly increased, and she walked to her side in three steps.As soon as he grabbed her wrist, he dragged her away.

"Where are you taking me?" Rong Zhao didn't know what was going on when he was pulled by Xiao Junjue.She wanted to pull back her wrist, but she was no match for Xiao Junjue, she was pinched so painfully by him.

"Let go of me, you hurt me so much." Xiao Jun didn't answer her, and walked quickly all the way, but it could be seen that he was angry.

Walking to a dilapidated house, Xiao Junjue threw her into it. She couldn't stand still and almost fell down.

"Xiao Junjue, why are you crazy!"

"I asked you to reflect here. If you don't know what's wrong, you are not allowed to come out." Xiao Junjue's voice was like thunder, and he closed the door without any hassle.

"Where did I go wrong? Xiao Jun said, let me out, let me out." Rong Zhao slapped the door panel hard, causing the dust on the door to rustle.Choked, Rong Zhao covered his mouth and coughed a few times.

"Girl, do me a favor and give me some rewards."

"Give me something to eat."

It was only when Rong Zhao turned his head that he could see clearly that the room was full of people, no, it should be said that this was a beggar's den.

They were all dressed in tatters, their bodies were filthy, their hair was disheveled and ghostly.They all looked at her with wide eyes, and some of them approached her boldly.

"Ah!" Rong Zhao screamed, "You all get out! Get out!" She burst into tears and slammed on the door, "Xiao Junjue, let me out! Let me out! Let me out quickly , I beg you to let me out..."

"Still swearing, I really don't know how to repent!" Xiao Junjue's angry voice was heard from inside.

"Xiao Jun, you bastard, I hate you!" Rong Zhao shouted loudly.She looked at the beggars who were all standing up one after another, leaned against the door panel, and pointed at them, "You are not allowed to come over, do you know who I am? I am the dignified Princess Chu of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the most beloved niece of the Holy Majesty, If you dare to offend me, I will let the emperor's uncle cut off your heads."

Leaning against the door, she slid down little by little, huddled into a ball, crying, but still domineering, "You don't get close to me, don't get close to me, I'll cut off your heads..."

Qiu Shui and Gu Wu came here in a hurry, and wanted to open the door, but were frightened by Xiao Junjue's eyes, "Whoever opens the door for her, this king will chop off your hands!"

Hearing Rong Zhao's cry, Qiu Shui couldn't hold back at first, and looked at Xiao Junjue's sharp eyes, "My lord, you have misunderstood my lady. She is mean-spirited, but she is hard-spoken and soft-hearted. You just look at her." When she yelled at the woman, she didn't see that she gave her all the silver in her bag. There was also the beggar, she said she wouldn't give it, but asked the servant to buy some steamed buns for the beggar. "

Qiu Shui still held two big steamed buns in his hand, "Yes, this servant admits that our lady's words are harsh and outspoken, but her heart is not that bad."

Xiao Junjue heard what she said, and heard Rong Zhao's cry inside, thought for a while, and finally opened the door.

As soon as the door opened, Rong Zhao rushed out, hugged Qiu Shui and cried, Qiu Shui comforted him for a long time before gradually calming down.Turning around and seeing Xiao Junjue, she rushed up, punched and kicked him, "Xiao Junjue, you are not human!"

Xiao Junjue ruthlessly pushed her away, "This time I'm just teaching you a little lesson, and if you insult others like this again, I'll let you stay here forever."

"I insult and ridicule people, that's my choice, what's your business?" Rong Zhao was indignant, wiped his tears, and looked at him fiercely, "They are a bunch of untouchables, what's wrong with me scolding them? It's their honor."

The nobles of the Great Zhou Dynasty were born with a sense of superiority.They treat civilians like nothing, and don't treat them as human beings at all, and Rong Zhao is the same.

A look of disdain suddenly appeared on Xiao Junjue's eyebrows, each word was filled with disdain, "So what if you have a good background? Can you insult others at will? Let me tell you, Rong Zhao, no matter how noble your background is, it would be great if you were born You are as humble as dust in my eyes."

"No matter how humble I am, I'm better than my mother!" Rong Zhao blurted out without thinking.

Xiao Junjue raised his hand suddenly, but paused in the air again, Rong Zhao raised his head, "What? You still want to hit me? Then hit me, hit me."

Xiao Junjue was calm and disappointed in her, even feeling angry was unnecessary.He put down his hands and forbeared slightly, "I, Xiao Junjue, are not worthy of a noble concubine like you. After returning to Changge City, I will go to the palace and beg Father to make peace for you and me."

Heli and Li, he only thinks about reconciliation all day long, is he eager to reconcile with her quickly, and then marry Rong Wan to enter the door, Rong Zhao shouted hysterically, his chest undulating and stretching like a mountain, "Go, whoever?" If you don't go, you're a bastard!"

The two of them slapped each other, and Rong Zhao was so angry that he walked out like the wind was blowing on the soles of his feet.Unexpectedly, just after walking a few steps, a sword light suddenly shot out, as if she was attacking.

The sword's edge came straight to her eyes, but she froze on the spot, her body froze involuntarily.She thought she was going to die, but suddenly her waist tightened, she was hugged by Xiao Junjue and spun in the air, avoiding the knife, the assassin was also kicked to the ground by him and spat out blood.

It's just that Xiao Junjue was not so lucky, the knife just hit his arm.

Even Rong Zhao was confused, looking at Xiao Junjue's arm, she said foolishly: "You...you are bleeding."

Xiao Junjue gave her a cold look, let her go, and called out "Ye Xiao", and saw Ye Xiao coming from the sky, and instantly surrendered the assassin.

"My lord, are you alright?" Ye Xiao looked at Xiao Junjue's injury, frowned, and then looked at Rong Zhao, his eyes showed displeasure.

Xiao Jun said: "It's nothing." He swept towards the assassin, "Take him back and find out who it is." After speaking, he left without even looking at Rong Zhao.

Being saved by someone and even blocking a knife for her, Rong Zhao felt uncomfortable in his heart.He could have saved her.

I don't know how he was hurt or how deep it was.With so much blood, it must be heavy.

She was on the stool, with her hands folded under her chin, and the light from the candle shone on her face, making her dizzy red.

Seeing her lost in thought, Qiu Shui asked in a probing tone: "Miss, are you thinking about the prince?"

"Who cares about him?" Rong Zhao said stiffly, "I wish that the assassin would kill him directly, and I would be fine if he died, then I would be free."

Gu Wu and Qiu Shui looked at each other, both very helpless, why is Miss's mouth so duplicity?It was clearly a look of concern, but he refused to admit it even if he was beaten to death.

Gu Qu opened a bottle of golden sore medicine calmly, with a deep meaning, "My master gave this to me before he left, and said that no matter what kind of injury, just apply it and it will heal, I don't know if it is true or not. She put the medicine bottle in a conspicuous place, then winked at Qiu Shui, "Qiu Shui, didn't you always say that you wanted to learn how to make sweet-scented osmanthus cakes from me? Just now you are free, let's go to the kitchen, I will teach you you."

Qiu Shui secretly pursed his lips behind Rong Zhao's back and nodded, "Okay, but I'm very stupid, and it will take a long time to learn, so you have to be patient."

(End of this chapter)