Chapter 690 It’s like returning to the human world after a lifetime
In early August, the plague was finally under control.
After that, a series of work was organized and handed over.
By the time Xiao Nianzhi and the others packed up and prepared to return to the capital, it was already late August.
Originally, this season was the time of small autumn harvest in many places.
However, the Linzhou area is almost completely extinct.
The people didn't even have their lives, let alone their land.
It’s hard to say whether things will return to normal next year.
This disaster was more serious than imagined.
A series of follow-up tasks need to be reported after Xiao Nianzhi and the others return to the capital, and His Majesty will make arrangements.
It has been nearly two months since I came to Linzhou, and all matters are temporarily coming to an end.
When Xiao Nianzhi packed up her things and was about to leave, Xu Miaoniang was still a little reluctant.
However, it was hard for her to follow him now.
Even though the Guo Mansion is anxious, it still needs to consider the death of Mr. Fengda.
Therefore, the wedding date will have to wait until after June next year.
Even if Xu Miaoniang is preparing to get married, she does not need to go to the capital now.
The sadness of parting coupled with the current situation in Linzhou.
Xu Miaoniang had blisters on her mouth because she was angry.
In the past few days, I had no choice but to hang up my veil for the sake of face.
Xu Miaoniang was embarrassed to say it, so in the end it was Xiao Nianzhi who asked a few more questions, and the maid explained in a low voice.
This made Xiao Nianzhi a little helpless, but she had no good way to deal with this thing except to let it recover slowly on its own.
Fortunately, it won't delay anything, it will just make it look ugly and uncomfortable for a few days.
On the last day of August, Xiao Nianzhi and the others packed up and returned to Beijing.
It's early autumn now, and the air in the morning and evening is a little cooler.
When we were in places like Linzhou, it wasn't obvious yet.
However, the further north you go, the more obvious the temperature difference between morning and evening becomes.
However, this is only compared to summer.
In fact, it is not particularly cold in the morning and evening. A slight breeze dissipates the summer heat and gives people a quite comfortable feeling.
The busy work of the past two months has made everyone exhausted physically and mentally.
When I said goodbye, I was somewhat reluctant to say goodbye.
However, what is supposed to come will still come, and some things need to be faced sooner or later.
Linzhou's affairs will continue after Xiao Nianzhi and the others leave.
Including subsequent reconstruction and other work.
These do not require continued assistance from Mr. Lou and others.
Moreover, even for assistance, a new group of people will definitely come over.
Magistrate Xu led the people to say a simple farewell, and Xu Miaoniang followed at the end of the team, watching the people walk away and quietly wiping her tears.
Xu Miaoniang thought that it would probably be a year before we see each other again.
Beijing...
She didn't have much confidence in her heart before, but her embarrassing status meant that her character matured earlier than others.
Moreover, she did not plan to marry near Linzhou because, as long as she was around, her mother would inevitably become someone else's talking point.
Even though her father recognized her, many people still knew the inside story.
Some powerful wives are not very forgiving.
Therefore, what Xu Miaoniang thinks is that if she marries farther away, it is better to marry well.
How your husband loves himself is actually not that important.
As long as she has status and status, that's enough.
She thought it would be best to marry someone who no one else could discuss.
Is this considered a reality now?
Xu Miaoniang didn't know, but she always felt that she was one step closer to her ideal life?
There is no rush to return to Beijing, but you cannot wander around on the road touring the mountains and rivers. After all, you still need to return to Beijing to restore His Majesty's life.
For many things, it is impossible to let His Majesty and the capital know the full extent of the disaster in Linzhou by just relying on letters. Mr. Lou needs to go and talk about it in person.
Therefore, they can ride in the carriage, but they cannot wander around at will.
Ten days later, the group returned to the capital.
Returning after an absence of more than two months, there is already a hint of autumn coolness in the air.
Here in the capital, some crops have begun to be harvested, and there is a sense of joy about the autumn harvest everywhere.
Looking at the familiar and still bustling scenery, Xiao Nianzhi breathed a long sigh of relief.
It was as if I finally came out of the endless purgatory and saw the beautiful and warm scenery of the world.
The situation over there in Linzhou...
It's really too miserable.
Especially when the plague broke out for nearly a month.
Although Xiao Nianzhi didn't see it with his own eyes, he heard every day how many deaths were reported and how many things needed to be burned.
Those cold words are actually lives and the past.
After listening to it for a long time, people will become subconsciously numb.
Looking at the prosperity of the capital now, it will give people a feeling of returning to the human world again after a lifetime.
Xiao Nianzhi opened the curtains and looked at the scenery on both sides of the road for a long time.
After a long time, a gust of wind picked up and fell on her face, bringing with it a bit of a cold feeling, and then she let go of her hand.
On the first day back in Beijing, it rained.
Xiao Nianzhi's heart skipped a beat when it rained.
Linzhou...
It won't happen again, will it?
One autumn rain and one cool season.
It rains at this time, and the various places have not yet settled in. How will the people live in the future?
Even though Linzhou is much warmer than here in Beijing...
But autumn is autumn.
Pressing his swollen head, Xiao Nianzhi forced himself not to think so much.
She is not God or a fairy. She cannot save the suffering in the world. She can only try her best.
After returning, there was no time to rest. All the imperial envoys who went to Linzhou changed into their official uniforms and entered the palace to resume their duties.
A note has been written on the way to deal with the matter, and now I need to take it with me when entering the palace.
Your Majesty needs to read the transcript, and also needs Mr. Lou, the imperial envoy, to respond carefully.
During the process, you may also randomly ask the accompanying officials questions.
Xiao Nianzhi was ready.
As a result, His Majesty's face darkened after seeing the memorial.
Probably the situation in Linzhou is worse than what was stated in the previous emergency report.
Therefore, His Majesty's face is not very good-looking.
Mr. Lou himself reported for nearly an hour.
Finally, the old man's voice became hoarse, and after His Majesty gave him some tea, he continued.
Xiao Nianzhi:......
I'm so afraid that I will be named next.
But the next one is not her, but the others who are following Mr. Lou.
No one escaped, His Majesty randomly called the names and asked random questions.
Are you doing things carefully, and are you carefully recording Linzhou matters?
Your Majesty will know it by name.
Anyone who fishes in the middle will be frightened to death at this time, right?
Moreover, not only Xiao Nianzhi and the others, but also uncle and nephew Yan Xingxuan also escaped.
His Majesty asked even more questions about these two people, especially Yan Nanrong.
Xiao Nianzhi could feel Yan Nanrong's nervousness even from a distance.
However, he did not fish for fish, and he could answer all His Majesty's questions.
Some of the questions are about future plans, although many of the ideas may be immature.
But, at least, he is thinking seriously and doing things seriously.
