Fortunately, my house is solid and there is no big loss. It’s just that the stored food is soaked in rainwater, so I’m afraid it will suffer heavy losses.

"Is Liu Ji at home? Is Liu Ji at home?"

The gate of the courtyard was suddenly knocked, and a familiar voice came immediately.

Lu Zhi frowned, walked forward with her cloth skirt and opened the courtyard door. Outside the door, Xiao He held a bamboo stick with a smile on his face.

"Mr. Xiao, why are you here?"

Lu Zhi couldn't help but ask strangely: "Looking at this, you should have arrived from Pei County overnight. Is there something wrong with such heavy rain?"

Xiao He smiled slightly, "A Zhi, do you want me to stand outside the door and talk? Is Liu Ji at home?"

Lu Zhi apologized and made a way out and said softly: "Here! But he drank with Zhou Bo and others last night and has not yet gotten up."

A long green linen dress made Lu Zhi feel a bit elegant.

But her bulging abdomen affected her body shape more or less, and she looked a little bloated.

Sitting down in the room, Xiao He asked, "Ah Chi, how many months have you been?"

Lu Zhi's face was a little pale. When Xiao He asked this, a blush suddenly appeared and he said softly: "It's almost four months."

At this moment, a little girl walked out of the side room and rubbed her eyes and said, "Mom, I'm hungry, do I have something to eat?"

This little girl looks about seven or eight years old, and her figure looks much taller than a girl of the same age. She has a melon-shaped face and fair cheeks, and she looks very delicate.

Xiao He couldn't help but smile, "Yuan is already so high!"

"The food intake is still very large." Lu Zhi saw the little girl and smiled, "I'm yelling to eat early in the morning.

Yuan, go to the stove to make a fire, and my mother will cook for you now.

Mr. Xiao, please wait here, I will call Liu Ji up now."

After saying that, Lu Zhi walked towards the inner room.

Liu Yuanze rubbed his eyes and jumped toward the kitchen. Looking at Liu Yuan's back, Xiao He frowned and shook his head gently.

After a while, Liu Ji walked out in a sleepy way.

"Mr. Xiao, come so early in the morning, is there anything important?"

Liu Ji was over 40 years old. Although he was still as good as before, he was not careful about the details, but he was much more steady. Over the years, he had been the head of the Sishui Pavilion and did his best. He sat down, spread his legs, and shouted to Lu Zhi who was about to cook, "A Zhi, come and boil two pots of wine."

"I have to drink early in the morning, alas..."

Lu Zhi sighed and said nothing.

Xiao Heze scratched his head and said softly: "Liu Ji, I came from Pei County overnight. I have something to tell you. The day before yesterday, a group of prisoners was sent from Donghai County and was about to be escorted to Mount Li. But the county really couldn't get out of people now, so the county magistrate asked me to inform you that you would escort these prisoners to Mount Li. I will set off early tomorrow morning. You can prepare and go back with me."

When Liu Ji heard this, he was stunned.

I was furious, "Mr. Xiao, I have just returned from Northern Xinjiang for less than two days and I haven't even sat down. Why are I going to go on a business trip again?"

Xiao He smiled bitterly and said, "Isn't this impossible... Your corvee service this year has been completed, but I didn't expect that Donghai County suddenly sent such a group of prisoners. You also know that a few days ago, Xue County was in chaos, and Donghai County sent troops to suppress it. Donghai County was short of staff, so the chaos in Xue County was even less. Therefore, Sima County Magistrate discussed with Zhuang County Magistrate, and we were responsible for escorting it.

The butcher and Aying were ordered by the county magistrate to send troops to Xue County, but have not returned yet.

The county government can’t draw any people at all now... Even after I go back today, I will go to Xiangxian County to listen to the situation."

Liu Ji frowned and lowered his head without saying a word.

Xiao He patted his shoulder, "Liu Ji, isn't this just happening to catch up? There is nothing we can do about it! After the matter in Xue County is settled, it will probably not be too busy next year. At that time, I will try to mobilize you to make one less corvee service. What do you think?

This time, you will feel a little wronged.

Anyway, it is just an escort to the prisoner. After arriving in Mount Li, you can return immediately.

If everything goes well, maybe you will be back in spring..."

Liu Ji also knew that if you were to blame yourself for such a thing, you could only blame Xiao He for being unlucky. Who made Xue County cause such a big mess? But I heard that the Liu family was promoted again. It seemed that the guy would preside over the rebellion in Xue County this time.

People are different.

That guy took a toll and didn't know what kind of benefits he got.

But what about yourself?

Maybe he was born with this tired life!

What about the son of the dragon... Who has ever seen the son of the dragon who seems to be as unlucky and tired as himself? When Liu Ji thought of this, he couldn't help but sigh with regret.

"Mr. Xiao, then wait a moment, I'll ask Azhi to make some dry food for me."

At this time, Lu Zhi boiled two pots of wine and brought it in on a tray. Liu Ji told Lu Zhi about the matter. After Lu Zhi heard this, he just nodded and went back to the kitchen without saying a word to prepare dry food for Liu Ji. After Lu Zhi left, Liu Ji poured Xiao He a glass of wine. Just as he was about to drink it, Xiao He grabbed his arm.

"Liu Ji, ask you something."

"Mr. Xiao, please speak."

"Where is your Liu Fei now?"

When Liu Ji heard this, his face suddenly changed and he smiled and said, "Mr. Xiao, you know that I have been busy with official duties in the past two years and rarely go home to take care of him. Ah Fei is old now, and I don't have time to care about him. I'm not afraid of you making fun of him, I really don't know where he is."

Xiao He didn't speak, looked at Liu Ji, and then lowered his voice after a moment, "Liu Ji, after all, we are fellow villagers, I have to remind you of some things.

A Fei is not young anymore, and it is not a big deal to wander around all day long.

I heard that he often dates some people who are not compatible and still owes a lot of debts in Pei County. Nowadays, the world seems calm, but it is not peaceful. Owning debt is a small matter, but don’t go the wrong way just because of some small matters, it’s dangerous.”

Liu Ji was stunned and asked quickly: "Mr. Xiao, but what did you hear?"

Xiao He said: "I only heard that he often goes to Qi County this year... You also know that Qi County is in Xue County, and Xue County is currently... If you are implicated, it will not be that simple to get out of here. Liu Ji, you'd better have someone go to Qi County and get A Fei back.

Nowadays, it is a troublesome time. Be careful and don’t cause any trouble.”

Liu Ji nodded, stopped drinking, and stood up, "I'll go find Wang Su now, let him go to Qi County and catch that guy back."

It is naturally not without reason why he is so nervous.

Although Liu Ji is just a pavilion chief, he has a wide range of friends and knows more or less about Liu Fei's current situation. In the past two years, Liu Fei has met some illegal people and his quality is very complicated. If he has such a big thing, he will inevitably have some cleaning. If he gets infected with the smell of fish, it will be difficult to wash it off. If it is not done well, he will even be implicated by that kid.

This year is really a turbulent time...

As soon as Liu Ji left, Lu Zhi walked into the room.

"Mr. Xiao, Liu Ji will not have any trouble when he goes to Mount Li this time."

Xiao He asked in surprise: "Azhi, this is not the first time Liu Ji has been on a business trip. What can happen? Don't think about it."

Lu Zhi shook her head, "Didn't you just say that the world is not as peaceful as it seems. I also know that it was not the first time he was on a business trip. But for some reason, my heart is very confused. I always feel like something is going to happen."

Xiao He smiled and said, "Ah Chi, you're thinking too much.

Although the world is not peaceful, it is not too bad. The rebellion of Xue County has been calmed by Liu... the commander of the capital, so there should be no more trouble."

Since Liu Kan went to Lou Cang, both Xiao He and Lu Zhi have deliberately avoided mentioning Liu Kan's name.

Lu Zhi shook her head, "Maybe I was thinking a lot... But after I heard that Liu Ji was going out, I felt a little uneasy.

Mr. Xiao, if something happens to me, I want to ask for your help.

Send A Yuan to Lou Cang, my parents and Ah Hui are there, and I can also give her some care... You know, what's happening at Liu Ji's family."

Of course, Xiao He knew that Liu Ji's father, Liu Tuan, did not like Liu Ji.

Even Liu Ji's brother and sister-in-law were very harsh on the Liu Ji family. However, he felt that Lu Zhi was a little suspicious.

Just escorting prisoners, what kind of chaos can arise?

This Lu Zhi is smart and capable, and is an independent woman. But sometimes, she has thought too much.
Chapter completed!