After rebirth, I don’t want to be a Mary Sue heroine anymore!

Chapter 188 Earthquake

After this incident, Wang Yuyuan and I were in a very bad mood.

In the past, Wang Yuyuan had to deal with many people because of Luo Wenqian.

Although the Luo Mansion has fallen into decline now, our food, clothing and other expenses have not decreased.

Fewer people came to visit.

The same day the emperor finished speaking, Luo Wenqian's enemies came to visit him.

Wang Yuyuan refused on the grounds that Luo Wenqian was ill and recuperating and she didn't want to pass on her illness to everyone.

Those people also blamed us, and it has become like this.

It's good enough that someone came to see it, but I didn't expect that you would still think of refusing.

Those people thought that we would always be unhappy if they said that.

Unexpectedly, Wang Yuyuan and I ate and drank well every day and were not affected by those rumors at all.

This made many people realize that they were only asking for trouble by coming here to see a joke!

Later, no one visited us, so we were happy to have some peace and quiet.

Everyone thinks that my glory comes from Luo Wenqian.

Now that Luo Wenqian has fallen, I am no longer the god-like figure that everyone talks about.

People are paying less attention to the Luo Mansion, so Wang Yuyuan and I have more time to take care of our own things every day, and we don’t have to worry about someone watching us all the time.

These few days, I sold all the golden hairpins that I bought not long ago.

But of course I am not selling so many gold hairpins at once in my own name, as this would definitely arouse everyone's suspicion.

I gave all my hairpins to my secret guards and let them deal with them themselves.

I had anticipated this day when I chose the hairpin.

I don't choose unique products, but products that have been reproduced many times. If they are released at this time, they can't guess who produced it.

Most people just thought that the family who bought the hairpins just exchanged them for money to supplement the family income because the family had fallen into poverty and was in urgent need of money!

My secret guards were also very active. In just one afternoon, all the hairpins were turned into silver bills. However, the number of these silver bills was a little too much.

If I were to risk taking it out of the city alone, it would probably arouse suspicion from others.

Wen Yichen and I have been in frequent contact these days, but no one cares.

I would see Wen Yichen every afternoon and we would discuss the progress of the matter.

Wen Yichen naturally asked his secret guards to bring a lot of silver bills over.

Transporting grain out of the capital is too conspicuous. If others dig deeper, they might think we are creating anxiety.

Wen Yichen arranged for the secret guards to buy more food near the city near Bacheng.

The transported grain was placed in a yard among the neighbors. If there was fear of rain, some cloth strips and wood were placed on top to block it.

I was really afraid that when the earthquake happened, all the food would be buried.

As for the secret guards who had arrived earlier, let them sleep in the yard first, preferably in a yard without any buildings.

I still remember that the earthquake happened at night when everyone was asleep.

If the secret guards had told them in advance about the earthquake, it would probably cause panic among everyone.

Wen Yichen did have some objections to my opinion.

This was the first time I heard Wen Yichen refute me.

Wen Yichen has been thinking a lot seriously these days.

He said solemnly: "At night, it is probably too late to run.

If we hadn't said it in advance, there would have been a lot of casualties.

Saying it would indeed cause panic, which is not a good thing.

Once the investigation starts and we are found to be the ones responsible, we will become the "cursed ones".

But we can't just do nothing.

They go to bed early at night because there are not many activities to do.

Bacheng, I looked at some information recently.

The people there are relatively simple and honest, but also relatively backward.

Everyone will only play during the day.

Unlike the capital, there are still many shops here that are open at night, so everyone can come out and experience the prosperity of the world.

I think that we can let the secret guards go there and perform acrobatics every night.

This will definitely attract a lot of people to watch, and it would be best to do it in the next few days.

On the day of the earthquake, I asked the secret guards to inform everyone that fireworks would be set off in the evening.

There will definitely be a lot of people waiting for the fireworks.

The fireworks in Bacheng can usually only be seen during the Chinese New Year.

If we put on a fireworks display like this, there’s no way those people wouldn’t come out to watch it.”

After listening to this, I gave a thumbs up. It is indeed practical that Wen Yichen was able to come up with this idea.

I remember that at that time, officials in Ba reported that if it had happened during the day, at most the loss would have been financial. But it happened at night, and the loss was human life.

When Li Jingyan heard that there was going to be an earthquake in Ba City, he naturally recommended himself frantically. He wanted to participate.

As a doctor, I naturally know that no matter what kind of disaster, doctors are indispensable.

Originally, I had planned to let Li Jingyan go with me, but I was a little hesitant because there would be a long queue to see a doctor after this disaster.

I teased Li Jingyan jokingly: "Can your small body handle it?

The conditions there are not as good as those in Beijing. They are many times worse than here.

Besides, there will be a lot of people coming to you for medical treatment by then.

There are too many people there, and they are afraid that you will be too tired to bear it, so they don’t charge you for seeing the doctor.

But we can pay you for your work!"

Li Jingyan immediately couldn't sit still, jumped up and retorted: "Who are you looking down on? What's wrong with being skinny!

Although I am thin, I am also very healthy, and I have plenty of strength and means.

Anyway, I have decided to go to Bacheng. It is impossible for me to be alone, I have recently accepted a few apprentices.

Take them with you when the time comes. I don't need any money.

The family conditions of those disciples are not very good, so you may need to give them some money.

They learn this just to make a living.

I'm not short of money, so it's okay.

But they have people at home who are urgently needing money.

People are kind, but they are forced by life, so they can't just give it away for free!"

Of course I was happy. It doesn't make sense to do things without paying others.

They are all kind, and they don't take money there. Although it is a bit tiring to go to Bacheng.

But in this case, they are willing to go, and I am willing to give them more money.

I gave all my money to Li Jingyan and said to him arrogantly: "If they are willing to go, this money will be regarded as a deposit.

When we return from Ba, I will give them double the money.

how about it? "

The purse was bulging with a lot of silver, all of which I had recently exchanged for my hairpins.

Li Jingyan picked up the money and weighed it, then thought about the fact that he had five or six apprentices.

This money is enough to be shared, it is much more than what they earn here.

Li Jingyan originally accepted these disciples hoping that they would be able to make a living in the future.

Those people are positive and willing to work hard.

Li Jingyan also replied to me excitedly: "Then it's a deal! In the next few days, I will go back to buy more herbs and make them into pills.

It's too troublesome to bring herbs with you. Pills are easier to bring. Anyway, pills and boiled herbs have similar effects.

This time, we have to bring as much as possible!"

Li Jingyan was very thoughtful in these aspects. Wen Yichen also asked his servants to give some money to Li Jingyan.

Li Jingyan declined politely. Wen Yichen forced it on Li Jingyan: "It's impossible for you to work for free and pay for the herbs yourself, right?

You have moved out of your home, how much money do you have?

You, just take it well!"

After hearing what Wen Yichen said, Li Jingyan naturally couldn't continue to refuse.

He took the money and quickly went out to buy herbs. He was indeed a man of action.

I told Wen Yichen that I wanted to go there secretly.

Wen Yichen was a little disapproving, as he was afraid that I might have an accident on the road.

I pointed at the secret guards in the distance and said proudly: "My secret guards are no worse than yours, right?

With them protecting me, what are you afraid of?

I can't possibly go there openly.

The emperor would definitely disagree.

I had no choice but to rush over quietly."

Wen Yichen refused to let me go first no matter what he said. He asked me to go with him so that he could protect me on the way.

I was thinking of going there with Li Jingyan and the others first, so that I could have someone to help me cook and distribute the porridge.

Wen Yichen blushed and retorted: "I can let the secret guards do these things.

I have transferred most of my secret guards, so you don't have to worry about these things, Qingqing!

I know you are worried about the safety of the people in Bacheng, but I am also worried about your safety.

I asked the secret guard to show me the shortest way from the capital to Bacheng.

When the time comes, the two of us will just hurry up and get there!"

Since Wen Yichen said this, I don’t know what to say.

I am a little worried about the emperor. What if Wen Yiheng forces him to abdicate after we leave?

I told Wen Yichen about my doubts.

Wen Yichen sneered and replied to me: "Qingqing. I wrote a letter to Jin Ran recently!

The Rong tribe has not yet fallen into chaos, so Jin Feng has not taken any action at the moment.

Wen Yiheng has no bargaining chips if he takes action now.

Besides, I will leave some secret guards here to protect my father.

If we hurry back by then we will be able to catch up.

With the eldest prince and his mother's family here, Wen Yiheng knows his own abilities and using this move now will lead to his own death."

I didn't continue arguing with Wen Yichen, but instead thought of other ways.

After I said goodbye to Wen Yichen, I immediately went to find the second prince.

The Second Prince is now much more polite to me, knowing that Wen Yiheng is a useless waste.

I told Wen Yifeng anxiously: "Second Prince, now is a good time to target Wen Yiheng.

It's time to rub off on his sharpness.

The day when you will be favored is approaching.

The Second Prince, please be patient. If you have more people, please argue with him in the court.

I have already prepared evidence in private.

Then we can fight back!"

Wen Yifeng now had no choice but to trust me, so he naturally nodded and agreed.

This is my last resort, using Wen Yifeng to temporarily restrain Wen Yiheng.

People like Wen Yiheng can do anything when pushed into a corner.

If someone keeps dealing with him and makes him overwhelmed, he will first find a way to kill those people.

Yes, I used Wen Yifeng to divert the conflict.

Otherwise, Wen Yiheng would blame all the problems on the emperor.

After doing all this, I calculated the days and the earthquake will happen tomorrow.

I immediately found a doctor to help me act and told everyone that I had caught a cold.

In addition, I had been to the border before and my body was seriously injured. It will take a long time to recover from this illness.

I have a bad cough, which is contagious. I won't see anyone who comes to see me.

I changed into coarse linen clothes, left the city immediately, and waited for Wen Yichen on the outskirts of the city.

Sure enough, an earthquake occurred in the city of Ba the next night.

Fortunately, some people were watching the acrobatic show outside and had time to run away.

Some people were startled by the sound of the fireworks and couldn't sleep, so they ran out. Although they were hit by wooden boards, they were only injured.

Some people were not spared. Even if we tried our best to remedy the earthquake, there would still be a lot of casualties.

The only thing to be thankful for is that the number of casualties this time is much less than in the previous life.

The county magistrate of Bacheng immediately rushed to deliver the news of the earthquake.

The emperor was also shocked after hearing this. This was considered the largest earthquake in the history of the Dayun Dynasty.

There have been such earthquakes before, but they were only small-scale earthquakes.

Unexpectedly, this time, some people living at the foot of the mountain were buried.

The emperor immediately summoned his ministers, hoping to find a reliable person to provide disaster relief.

Chen Meng would have been a suitable candidate, but unfortunately he is now recuperating from illness.

At the morning court, the emperor glared at his ministers with eyes wide open, hoping that they could come up with a proper solution.

But this is the first time that everyone has encountered this situation.

Relying on his memories from his previous life, Wen Yiheng knew that there was a lot to gain from this, so he had to step forward and fight for it.

He suggested sending a doctor immediately and also sending someone to deliver food.

The emperor didn't have much trust in him and was still thinking about how to reject him.

Unexpectedly, many ministers jumped out to object and said: "Your Majesty! I think! This matter still needs to be handled by someone else.

Everyone still remembers what happened to the Fifth Prince last time!

If the Fifth Prince goes to provide disaster relief this time, I'm afraid everyone will panic again.

I feel that there is no other candidate in Dayun Dynasty.

This matter also requires other people with good physical strength to go.

The disaster caused by this earthquake is of no small magnitude.

I'm afraid there is a risk of another earthquake. We need someone more capable to go!

Your Majesty, please think twice! "

The emperor finally had a way out, and he nodded and asked Wen Yichen: "Third brother, what do you think we should do about this matter?"

Wen Yichen immediately replied: "I think we should send some people who know how to grow crops this time.

See what kind of crops are suitable for planting in that area after the earthquake!

Disaster relief can only be temporary, not permanent.

It would be better to send some officers and soldiers over to look for those who are still alive.

And just like what my fifth brother said, send more of those people.

Finally, we need to find some skilled craftsmen who can design suitable houses for them based on the terrain there.

Prepare for the future!"