Chapter 60 60. Screw you, I didn’t try hard enough! (Please read on!)
Ning Mu frowned, stroked his chin and thought for a moment, then asked, "Master, are you going to take care of it?"
Liu Qingmei: "It is my duty!"
Ning Mu asked again: "Can the Ye family's resources be used?"
Liu Qingmei frowned deeply, and after a moment she replied, "...part of it!"
Ning Mu shrugged and said helplessly: "If that's the case, what can I do about it?"
"Master, I'm not trying to discourage you. There are nine counties and fifty-four towns under the Lishui River. There are so many gentry and local celebrities that they can't take care of them all. There are at least hundreds of thousands of victims still alive. Such a huge number is definitely not something that our martial arts sect can easily handle. What's more, Master can only use part of the resources. This is the government's business. Why should you take it on yourself?"
After hearing Ning Mu's words, Liu Qingmei fell silent.
Although she is over thirty-eight.
But there is still a hint of innocence in him, and he cannot bear to see so many disaster victims.
But I have to admit that what my beloved disciple said is also true.
Seeing Liu Qingmei's ugly face, full of worry and unhappy look, Ning Mu finally sighed, shook his head and said: "Alas, who made me have such a beautiful and kind-hearted master like you? How about this, if the government does not care, Mu will think of a way, how about it?"
Hearing Ning Mu's words, Liu Qingmei smiled brightly and asked happily, "What do you have in mind?"
"Not at the moment. Let's wait and see after we enter the city. I don't think the governor of Yonghang Prefecture will just sit there and do nothing about it, right?" Ning Mu shrugged.
Liu Qingmei nodded and agreed with it.
At this time.
She finally reacted.
"What did you just say? What do you mean by 'stuck in trouble'?"
There was a strange glimmer in Liu Qingmei's beautiful peach blossom eyes, and she pinched Ning Mu's ear in anger.
"Doesn't this make us seem closer? Ouch, Master, it hurts, it hurts..." Ning Mu smiled innocently and said jokingly.
"Go to hell, I didn't use any strength!" Liu Qingmei rolled her eyes and was amused by Ning Mu's antics.
The master and the disciple were playing with each other.
At this time, the sound of summer cicadas was heard outside.
"Master, Madam, we are going into the city soon!"
"Okay, okay, stop making trouble!"
Liu Qingmei hurriedly pushed Ning Mu away and adjusted her clothes with a blushing face.
Today's inspections entering the city are obviously much stricter than last time.
In addition to the soldiers at the city gate, there were also many additional men in black with stern eyes.
The weapons in their hands were varied, including swords, spears, halberds, axes, sticks, knives and forks, all kinds of things.
And it was several miles away from the city gate.
A row of barricades blocked all the victims who were pouring in from all directions.
It was crowded with people.
However, faced with soldiers armed with weapons and ready for battle, the victims did not dare to act rashly.
After layers of inspection, the group entered the city.
Walk to the East Street intersection.
The cavalry was divided into two teams.
A team headed towards the Ye family’s mansion in the east of Yonghang City.
The other team, under the guidance of Ning Xiaoxiu, came to the back street of Shunpingfang, in front of a small house with two entrances and exits.
Liu Qingmei did not come over.
Not only Ning Mu was on this trip, but also Tong Yuyue and several other members of the Ye family.
If Liu Qingmei moved here directly, it would definitely cause some gossip.
The Ciyun Nun Liuli followed Ning Mu and his party and also came to this small courtyard.
Ning Xiaoxiu took out a key from under an inconspicuous crack in the corner and opened the long-closed door.
"Master, please come in."
Ning Xiaoxiu's expression showed some anticipation as she looked at Ning Mu eagerly.
Ning Mu smiled and pinched her chubby and bright face, then he took the lead and entered the house first.
The house is indeed not big.
The area is estimated to be only about half an acre.
The entrance faces the mottled screen wall, the right is the southeast corner courtyard, and the left is the front courtyard. There are three rooms in the back of the front courtyard facing the street, which are where the servants, especially the male servants, live.
In the middle of the front yard there is a small rockery made of stones, surrounded by a dug pool with overgrown aquatic plants.
Next to it is a well, which overflows into the pool.
There is a corner courtyard in the southeast and southwest directions.
Entering the Chuihua Gate is the inner courtyard. There are corridors on both sides of the Chuihua Gate connecting to the inner courtyard corridors.
The kitchen is on the east side of the Chuihua Gate, and the laundry room is on the west side of the Chuihua Gate.
Entering the inner courtyard, there are three east and west wing rooms on both sides. There is no decoration in the open space in the middle, except for a peach tree planted on each side near the main hall.
"Master, are you satisfied?"
After coming in, Ning Xiaoxiu asked cautiously after Ning Mu withdrew his gaze.
"Well, it's not bad. There is enough room for so many of us at the moment."
Ning Mu smiled and nodded.
The next step is to assign rooms.
Needless to say, the main house and the east and west wing rooms are naturally where Ning Mu lives. The east wing room is the bedroom, the west wing room is the study, and the main hall is the reception room.
There are three rooms in the west wing. Yuhuan and Yuzhan live in one, and Chunzhi and Xiachan live in one.
The remaining room is used as a storage room.
As for Ning Xiaoxiu...
Needless to say, she never has a chance to be idle at night.
During the day, she had to endure the hardship and stay in the dungeon temporarily.
The entrance to the dungeon is in the northeast corner of the main hall.
The two rooms in the southwest corner courtyard, as well as the entire corner courtyard, were all used to store tools and serve as a workshop for brewing wine and perfume.
Old Zhang and two male servants lived in the back house in the outer courtyard.
Old Zhang lived in one room, and two male servants shared one.
The two servants were named Ye Xiaoqiu and Zhao Ergou. Ye Xiaoqiu was the driver and was also responsible for guarding the door, welcoming and seeing off guests.
As for Zhao Ergou, he is Old Zhang's assistant in brewing wine and he knows his limits very well.
The three rooms in the east wing were kept for emergency use.
Liuli lives in one room.
If Liu Qingmei comes, she can stay in another room.
It would be great if Second Aunt Tong Yuyue could come.
Seeing this small courtyard filled with the smell of fireworks, it will become extremely lively with beautiful girls and birds. Although it is a bit crowded, it is warm and cozy!
Ning Mu couldn't help but let his mind wander.
And while he was daydreaming.
The nun Liuli, who was dressed in plain clothes and had deep eyes, interrupted him.
"My dear Ning, I already know your address. I have some other things to do, so I'll take my leave now." Liuli put her hands together and performed a Buddhist salute.
"Master, are you leaving?" Ning Mu was shocked and asked subconsciously.
He treated Liuli as a free thug.
If I leave suddenly, what will I do if someone from the Blood Lotus Cult comes looking for me?
Liuli blinked her eyes and said calmly: "It's just some chores that will be dealt with in no time. If you welcome me, I will definitely bother you again..."
"Welcome, of course."
Ning Mu grinned immediately, and his anxious heart was completely relieved.
It turns out that this Ciyun Shenni came to Yonghang City for a purpose!
He thought it was just an excuse.
"I'm leaving now, take care, my friend."
Liuli bowed again, then tiptoed and flew up to the eaves as light as a swallow. Like flowing clouds and water, her figure turned into a long white rainbow and disappeared over the roof...
Tsk!
Ning Mu was extremely envious of this elegant demeanor.
One day, I will be able to fly over eaves and walls like this, as handsome and elegant as a flying dragon!
(End of this chapter)