Chapter 38: The Storm Has Arrived (Updated on May 17th, second update)

  The situation in Puyang is quite unstable at this time.

  The people who have lost their minds no longer care about etiquette, gathering a group of people in front of the Pu government gate shouting. Some mobs even took advantage of the situation to throw stones and water bags into the government compound.

  All the slaves of the Pu family held wooden sticks and guarded the door, waiting in a tight array.

  After a standoff for a while, someone in the crowd impatiently shouted: "We're all going to die soon, what's there to care about? Rush in and catch that demon woman!"

  The crowd began to seethe

  Pu Fu's mansion, although a second-grade official residence, has always been low-key. Pu Jiayuan had few servants and soon found it difficult to make ends meet, but they remained loyal and risked their lives to protect the mansion and its occupants.

  "Miss, you can't go!" Xue Pen forgot her identity and tightly grasped Qing Sang

  "Sang Er, now you've gone too, they have lost their rationality" San Niang also advised.

  "But I couldn't just watch them get beaten for protecting me. They also have parents, wives and children." Qing Sang was referring to the house guards standing at the gate, two or three of whom had just been carried in, covered in blood, a pitiful sight. Qing Sang came from an egalitarian society, where in her mind, these servants were no different from herself, so she naturally wouldn't stand idly by and watch them suffer while she herself was safe.

  She looked at Qing Sang with a puzzled expression, remained silent for a moment, then stood up and said: "Since you've said so, San Niang will accompany you together"

  Everyone present was stunned.

  "Absolutely not, this has nothing to do with San Niang, how can I let you accompany me to risk your life?" Qing Ze blocked the way.

  "You are a daughter of the Pu family, your affairs are those of the Pu family. How can the affairs of the Pu family be none of my concern? We are all one family, aren't we?" Zhai said, taking Qing Sang's hand in his and looking at her firmly.

  The usually weak and timid Su was so calm and brave at this moment that Qing Sang couldn't help but look at her with new eyes.

  Two people looked at each other and nodded, great difficulties came, their hearts were connected together

  That's right, they're all one family

  The two of them walked away calmly and openly to the entrance.

  The sounds of fighting and shouting at the door made Qing Sang a little scared, her hands couldn't help but tremble slightly.

  I felt Qing Sang's fear and subtly increased the strength of our clasped hands.

  Feeling the suffocating comfort, Qing Sang also strengthened his tone to respond.

  The two women of the Pu family thus stood upright and unyielding at the forefront of this storm.

  The two groups of people who were fighting suddenly saw two women standing out, and for a moment they were stunned. The servants of the Pu family saw that it was the young lady and miss of their own household, so they respectfully stood aside, while the rioting commoners looked at the two elegant and refined women with some embarrassment.

  The two fell silent for a moment, then someone in the crowd shouted out loud: "Which one of you is that demoness Pu Qingyang?"

  Qing Sang stared at the person who asked the question, her vermilion lips slightly raised, and replied loudly: "I am indeed Pu Qing Sang! I don't know why you call me a witch?"

  The other party did not expect her to admit it so calmly and straightforwardly, and after being stunned for a moment, she responded: "You are the reincarnation of a jinx, specializing in harming people, this plague is brought by you"

  Qing Sang snorted coldly and said, "If I were a jinxed star, you would be the first to suffer my wrath for stirring up trouble today, you despicable coward!"

  The other party was intimidated and somewhat irate, pointing at Qing Sang and cursing: "Everyone has heard it, the demon girl has admitted to harming people, everyone rush up and capture her to offer to heaven"

  The people looked at each other, unsure whether it was fear or something else that held them back, and did not immediately rush forward. Seeing the crowd's hesitation, the man who had been stirring up trouble grew more agitated and was about to speak again when a group of Qianniu guards stormed over, surrounding the rioting civilians in the middle.

  "Are you the one who started this trouble?" He Yan rushed over and saw that the person talking to Qing Sang was the leader of the troublemakers.

  That person saw He Yan's aura and knew he was a high-ranking official, so he became timid in his heart and wanted to retreat backwards with his head lowered.

  He Yan grabbed his collar and slammed him to the ground, drew his sword and chopped.

  Blood splattered everywhere, and everyone let out a scream of shock.

  She swayed slightly, and Qing Sang quickly supported her, whispering in her ear, "Third Madame, why not go back to your room first?"

  He nodded and focused his attention on Qing Sang, saying: "I'll accompany you"

  Qing Sang was so moved that he almost shed tears and nodded heavily in agreement.

  "The emperor has already gathered many famous doctors to study and prepare medicine, and there will be a turning point soon. Everyone can disperse for now. The emperor has set up medicine stalls at each city gate, and everyone can go to receive some medicine. Don't listen to rumors that deceive the people. If anyone else spreads rumors and disturbs the people's hearts, they will end up like this person!" The leader, He Yan, shouted loudly.

  The people gathered here are mostly poor families, with no money and no medicine. Once they get sick, it's just a matter of waiting for death. That's why some people were incited to come and cause trouble, but the leader was beheaded, and now they have lost their will to make trouble. And then they heard that the emperor had ordered medicine to be distributed, so they all rushed in all directions, afraid that if they went late, they wouldn't get any medicine.

  The Pu Fu Men entrance finally quieted down, leaving behind a scene of devastation.

  The green sacrificial vessel is used for ceremonial purposes to thank and apologize to He Yan.

  "He Yi bowed and said: 'Don't worry, Miss. Since the Emperor has sent me to Ping'an Mansion safely, no one in the mansion will be harmed again.'"

  "Thank you, General." Qing Sang knelt down again to thank him and supported San Niang as they turned around and entered the mansion. She looked back at He Yan, who nodded at her, as if telling her not to worry. With a grateful smile, she led San Niang inside.

  She and He Yan's several encounters all had a somewhat tense atmosphere, but this time they unexpectedly shared a tacit understanding of going through thick and thin together. Seeing He Yan guarding the Pu manor with loyalty and dedication, Qing Sang's heart that had been hanging in suspense finally put down its guard.

  After entering the courtyard, Qing Sang instructed Yu'e and Xue Pen to prepare calming tea while ordering Xiang Shu to treat the injured house servant. Only after everything was arranged did she sit down to rest for a bit.

  After drinking tea and taking a deep breath, he said with lingering fear: "It was really scary just now, blood all over the ground."

  Qing Sang was also seeing a murder for the first time, and the scene still frightened her when she thought about it. But she knew that this wasn't the time to be soft-hearted; if that person didn't die, then she might be the one to die instead. So she said: "That's also an unavoidable method."

  He nodded and said, "If it weren't for General He arriving in time, I don't dare to imagine what would have happened." After a pause, he continued, "But I don't understand, this plague usually originates from dirty places. The imperial palace has always been isolated from the world, yet this time it became the source of the outbreak."

  Qing Sang listened and suddenly felt strange. If it was said that the plague in the palace was transmitted from outside, it would be normal. However, this time it started in the palace first, and only spread to the people after many days. This is indeed suspicious. Once the plague occurred in the palace, it should have been sealed off, how could it be allowed to spread outside?

  Qing Sang glanced at her and saw that she was still drinking tea. The words from earlier seemed to be unintentional, but they awakened the dreamer, reminding him of recent rumors about her, as well as the person who had just stirred up trouble with his words aimed directly at her. Qing Sang suddenly felt a huge sense of fear rising up.

  Everything seems to be done on purpose by someone.