Chapter 222 - Chapter 222: Chapter 222. Subduing People’s Hearts
Chapter 222: Chapter 222. Subduing People’s Hearts
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“It’s me, Qu Da.”
Qu Da walked over in the darkness. Xing Ruhai and his wife followed behind him, followed by Jiang Cheng and another subordinate carrying two children. They had protected Xing Ruhai all the way back.
They would not have known where to find Ji Shuisheng and the others if they had not smelled the fragrance of the stir-fried chestnuts.
“Why is Uncle Qu back? Didn’t I ask you to protect…”
Ji Shuisheng heard Uncle Qu’s voice and went out to welcome him. He had barely finished his sentence when he saw Xing Ruhai and his family behind Qu Da.
“So it was the benefactor who sent someone to save me?”
Xing Ruhai cupped his fists at Ji Shuisheng with tears of gratitude.
“Young Master, you’re so kind. I’m willing to do anything for you.”
“I don’t need you to do anything for me.”
Ji Shuisheng was a straightforward person and did not beat around the bush. He took the opportunity to invite Xing Ruhai to join his camp.
“I am the descendant of General Xiao Heng. I want to avenge my father. I wonder if you are willing to assist me?”
“General Xiao Heng?”
Xing Ruhai was so excited that his hands trembled when he heard General ,Xiao Heng.
“Are you his descendant?”
“A son does not speak his father’s name. This little brother is my father’s unfilial son.”
Ji Shuisheng nodded. His voice was exceptionally heavy. The hatred suppressed in his heart was as hot as the flames in the furnace.
After confirming that Ji Shuisheng was General Xiao Heng’s son, Xing Ruhai said resolutely to Ji Shuisheng,
“I am willing to assist the young general in avenging General Xiao.”
“Alright, let’s send the Wan clan into eternal damnation.”
Ji Shuisheng’s confidence in gaining capable people increased several times in succession. He said to Xing Ruhai with great pride and invited Xing Ruhai’s family inside,
“Sir, please come in and warm yourself.”
One of the two children was in Jiang Cheng’s arms, and the other was in the arms of another soldier. The children knew these people were their benefactors, so they were not afraid. They opened their big black eyes and looked curiously.
The child’s thin neck had a big head on it, making people worry. They feared that their head would fall off if they turned too hard.
Their bodies were too dirty and covered in wounds. There was no good flesh on the soles of their feet. After the scabs formed, they were worn out when they walked. The blood had already become inflamed and rotten. One could imagine how much pain they had suffered along the way.
Ji Shuisheng ordered Li Daniu to boil water quickly. The two shower booths that had been built previously had not been removed, so they were just lovely for the family of four to use.
Li Daniu brought Xing Ruhai and his son to the men’s shower shed, while Jiang Yuyan and Xiaoying helped Madam Xing and her daughter to the women’s shower shed.
Ji Shuisheng asked Su Qing if there were any more roasted potatoes. He wanted to give them some food for the family of four.
“No, but there are stir-fried chestnuts.”
Su Qing shook her head. They didn’t have enough potatoes to eat, but there was a big pot of freshly fried chestnuts. It was delicious.
Ji Shuisheng nodded. There were still plums. They could at least make themselves half full.
“Do you still have any medicine? Their injuries are severe.”
Ji Shuisheng had used all the medicine in his bag, so he asked Su Qing for some.
“Yes.”
Su Qing nodded. Xiao Qi could concoct medicine at any time. She usually replenished the system with herbs to treat external injuries, so the herb warehouse was full.
Ji Shuisheng looked at Su Qing curiously. He didn’t think that she often picked herbs to make medicine. Why did it seem like she had an inexhaustible supply of herbs? Do you want it anytime?
Su Qing ignored him and turned around to avoid his confused gaze. He shouted at the villagers in the cave,
“Do you have any clothes that you don’t want to wear? Please find a few clean clothes for their family to change into.
“Yes.”
Those who had cotton-padded clothes wrapped them up in unlined garments. When they heard Su Qing wanted them, they hurriedly opened their bags to look for clothes.
Aunt Li also found two pieces of children’s clothes that the little tiger was wearing. In addition, she saw four pairs of shoes that were not old or new according to the size of the family of four.
Speaking of which, the villagers of Peach Blossom Cove were exceptionally kind. Usually, they did not dare to lend a helping hand to the disaster victims because there were too many of them. If they could not help, they would drag everyone down.
Now, they had seen the miserable state of Xing Ruhai’s family of four. Everyone sympathized with their plight and generously donated.
Old Master Qiu asked his grandson to call Ji Shuisheng over. After Ji Shuisheng followed Qiu Yongkang over, he respectfully requested Old Master Qiu why he had called him over.
“Shuisheng, their family are prisoners. They will implicate everyone.”
Old Master Qiu thought for the sake of the entire village. Robbing a prisoner was a severe crime that could be punished by beheading.
“Grandpa Qiu, haven’t we done enough beheading along the way?”
Ji Shuisheng didn’t give a clear answer. Instead, he asked Old Master Qiu a question.
Old Master Qiu was stumped. Killing so many soldiers was a much bigger crime than kidnapping prisoners.
“Alright, do as you see fit.”
Old Master Qiu sighed. They were all in the same boat now. At most, they could rebel together. After all, this chaotic world did not allow people to live well.
While Ji Shuisheng was talking to Old Master Qiu, Su Qing handed the medicine to Madam Xing and her daughter, who was showering.
“After taking a shower, apply the medicine to your wound.”
Madam Xing was so touched that she gave Su Qing a long bow.
“Thank you, Miss.”
“You’re welcome.”
Su Qing left expressionlessly. She thought her heart had been trained to be as tough as steel and that she would not pity anyone. However, when she saw the wounds all over the child’s body, she still could not bear to see them.
After showering, Madam Xing first applied medicine to her daughter’s wounds. The medicine was cool, and the pain was reduced a lot.
Madam Xing was applying medicine to her daughter’s wound. Worrying about the wound on her back, she heard Xiao Ying’s voice.
“Madam Xing, I’ve brought you some clothes.”
Xiaoying hugged two sets of clothes and two pairs of shoes and called out softly outside the bathroom.
“Thank you.”
Mrs. Xing thanked Xiaoying in a low voice. She pulled her tattered clothes to cover her and let Xiaoying in.
The bathroom was tiny. Two adults and a child couldn’t turn around at all.
“Let the child go out after she’s dressed. I’ll help you apply the medicine.”
Madam Xing had so many wounds on her body, and the wound on her back was especially shocking. She could not reach her back herself, so she offered to help apply the medicine. The kind Xiaoying was very thoughtful.
“Thank you, Miss.”
Mrs. Xing was so touched that tears welled up in her eyes. She had been tortured for too long. When she was cared for, her defenses collapsed.
Xiaoying helped the little girl put on her clothes first. When she handed her shoes, the little girl was so happy that she cried.
“Mother, I have shoes to wear.”
Walking barefoot on the hard stone road, every step felt like torture.
“Yes, remember these benefactors. 1 will repay them in the future.”
Lady Xing knew how to repay the kindness and immediately taught her daughter to remember these people’s kindness.
“Yes.”
The little girl nodded vigorously.
After sending the little girl out, Xiaoying helped Madam Xing apply medicine to her wound. She could feel Madam Xing’s body trembling. She was clearly in so much pain that her entire body trembled, but she gritted her teeth and did not make a sound. It was heartbreaking. Especially when she saw Madam Xing’s face, Xiao Ying felt even more uncomfortable. How determined did she have to be to scratch her face?
Xing Ruhai was also applying medicine to his wound. Ji Shuisheng personally applied medicine on him. When he saw the word ‘prisoner’ on Xing Ruhai’s face, Ji Shuisheng frowned. This word had to be removed..