As Expected, They’re A Bunch Of Ignorant Fools
Jiang Yimian and her party finally entered Yuncheng Prefecture before dark.
The Garrison Troops, upon learning that they were from the Capital to deliver Supplies, happily welcomed them into the City, smiling and saying to These People: “You Adults have arrived so quickly! The Prefect is currently working in the Yamen.
Lately things have been quite busy, please accompany this Official to the Yamen.”
That Soldier looked young, but his face was full of flattery, as if he was already very familiar with this.
Supervisor Zhang responded, not saying much, but looking around, he saw many people still eating and drinking in the surrounding Restaurant and Teahouse, seemingly unaffected by the Flood.
Moreover, there were no Refugees or Disaster Relief Shelter on the Street in the City.
He asked strangely: “Wasn’t it said that the Qingnan area was severely affected by the disaster? Why haven’t I seen any Refugees or Disaster Relief Shelter along the way?”
This Official thought he would see Disaster Relief Shelter set up outside Yuncheng Prefecture, but he didn’t see any even after entering the City.
Yuncheng Prefecture was no different from those places that hadn’t been affected by the disaster, except for some accumulated water on the Street; otherwise, there were no signs of disaster.
That Soldier just looked at Them and said with a smile: “That’s not the case. Qingnan has Flood every year. The Prefect is already very experienced in dealing with Flood and takes many precautions, so naturally, it won’t cause serious consequences.
Those rumors saying Qingnan is severely affected by the disaster are just Rumors. You Adults must not believe them.”
Jiang Yimian frowned upon hearing this. The scene she had seen outside Yuncheng Prefecture didn’t look like many precautions had been taken.
Not only was the Riverbed narrow, but the rapid, turbulent water was about to overflow onto the Official Road; it looked very serious.
Yet, the City was completely unaffected, and not even a single Refugee could be seen.
She remembered Lu Cijian saying that the Princess had already departed from Jincheng Prefecture for Qingnan. Jincheng Prefecture is about seven or eight days away, closer than the Capital.
Estimating that even at a slow pace, she should have arrived at Yuncheng Prefecture by now.
Thinking this, she only said: “I heard that the Princess has already come to Qingnan. Where is she now?”
That Soldier paused, touching his head with some Doubt, “The Princess? I haven’t heard of her. I guard the City Gate every day, and you are the first group of people to come from the Capital.”
Jiang Yimian felt a chill in her heart.
Something must have happened to Xie Yu’s side; otherwise, it wouldn’t be possible for her to be later than them, and she hasn’t arrived at Qingnan yet.
Supervisor Zhang also asked the Soldier about the Situation inside and Outside the City, but unexpectedly, That Soldier didn’t know anything, not even how many Village were Outside the City.
Jiang Yimian’s Doubt in her heart grew even more.
Unfortunately, the gloomy sky began to rain again, and the group had to quicken their pace towards the Prefect’s Yamen.
The group arrived at the Prefect’s Yamen when it was completely dark.
A Man in his thirties was standing at the entrance of the Yamen, with a mustache on his lips. As soon as he saw the group, he immediately greeted them with an umbrella.
“You Adults, this Official is Assistant Prefect Chen of the Yamen.”
Assistant Prefect Chen stared at Supervisor Zhang and the others, his face full of smiles.
Supervisor Zhang responded and handed over his Official Document and Lord Lin’s Official Document.
That Assistant Prefect Chen stared at the two Official Document in a daze. After a long while, he raised a smile again, but it wasn’t as flattering as before; instead, it was somewhat indifferent.
His Line of Sight fell on Jiang Yimian and Liuer, and he assumed they were Two People’s Maid, smiling and saying: “So it’s Supervisor Zhang and Lord Lin. It’s getting late today, and you have worked hard on your journey.
The Yamen has arranged accommodations and Food for You Adults. Please go and have your meal first.”
After saying that, he made a gesture of invitation to Them.
Supervisor Zhang didn’t say much, just nodded.
It was indeed late today, and everything was dark, and it was raining heavily. They couldn’t do anything, and even if they wanted to, they would have to wait until dawn.
Lin Yanan had the same thought, but was suddenly pulled back by Jiang Yimian from behind.
Only then did he suddenly think of something, clear his throat, and wave the Folding Fan in his hand, saying: “Where is the Prefect now? This Official has something to discuss with the Prefect.”
No matter what, They were People from the Capital. Even if They were small officials, the Prefect should come out to meet Them, at least to explain the disaster Situation in Qingnan.
If the Flood was indeed not serious, They would also have to send a message to the Censorate and the Ministry of Works.
It was really unreasonable to avoid seeing Them.
Assistant Prefect Chen paused, sneering in his heart. Just a small Supervisor and a nominal Imperial Merchant, wanting to see his Adult? What a dream.
It was already giving Them face for him to come out and receive These People.
But on the surface, he still said politely: “My Adult is busy with affairs today and is already resting. If You Adults have anything to say, please wait until tomorrow.
A’mai, take You Adults down to rest. If you don’t serve You Adults well, I will hold you accountable.”
After saying that, he ignored Them and just ordered people to unload the things from the Carriage.
Originally, he thought that this first batch of Supplies wouldn’t be much, but now it looked like there were quite a lot, much more than the previous Supplies.
It seems that the news of the serious Flood in Qingnan this time wasn’t spread in vain.
Jiang Yimian spoke up to Obstruct: “It’s already so late today, Adult should check the Supplies tomorrow. Let’s wait until we see the Prefect before doing anything.”
After she spoke, Wang San and the others immediately stood in front of the Carriage, Obstruct those who wanted to unload the goods.
Assistant Prefect Chen frowned, his tone with a hint of coldness, “What do you mean? Since These Supplies were transported from the Capital for the Refugees, we should take over them. You are only responsible for delivering the Supplies, not for the things that follow.”
A small Ninth-Rank Clerk and a nominal Imperial Merchant dared to Obstruct his people.
These People must be crazy.
They were indeed some ignorant fools.
Jiang Yimian said indifferently: “Didn’t Assistant Prefect Chen say it was too late today? I just don’t want the people in the Yamen to check the Supplies overnight, fearing that the Adult will be tired.
Wang San, watch the Supplies carefully, lest some ignorant people steal them secretly. If the Supplies are short then, Assistant Prefect Chen will hold us accountable.”
These words were light, but with full of Ridicule, making Assistant Prefect Chen’s face turn green with anger.
“Lord Zhang, what do you mean by this? Do you not believe in my Adult?
Now that These Supplies have arrived in Qingnan, my Adult will naturally check them, and then distribute them to the Refugees.
What is Lord’s intention with this behavior? Who will be responsible for delaying the treatment of the Refugees?”
He stared at Jiang Yimian, his eyes full of anger.
What does this Bitch mean, daring to Doubt them, truly courting death.
Jiang Yimian only raised her eyebrows and said: “I heard that the disaster in this City is not serious. In that case, it should be fine if the Supplies are delayed for a day or two, right?
There is not a trace of concern for the Refugees on the Adult’s face.”
If she was only saying some Ridicule remarks with hidden barbs just now, the meaning in her words was very obvious now, questioning the motives of the person in front of her.