Every time I wear it quickly, there are always big guys giving it away.

In the evening, the heat subsides.

The newly built city tower is tall and solid, and is located half a city block away from the original entrance of Longquan County.

Behind the terrifying speed of infrastructure construction, there is a need for considerable financial support. If this continues, even a family as rich as Xi Changkong's will eventually be exhausted.

Yun Zheng did not dare to take too big a step. After realizing the continuous consumption of silver in the treasury, he decisively and temporarily ended the construction of the city defense and began to train soldiers in the newly built barracks. He had to let his master see his strength!

Although the master had left Longquan County, Yun Zheng had reported every decision to Chen Jia for her consent in advance and informed her of the reasons for doing so. He did not treat her lightly because she did not understand government affairs.

This is all thanks to the previous lesson. Yun Zheng, who is loyal to his master, dares not ignore the lady.

Chen Jia was not worried about what Yun Zheng might do. Her husband was good at managing his subordinates, and the people he left behind must be trustworthy.

The thing she did most every day was to climb up the city wall in the evening and look into the distance, hoping that the day of her husband's triumphant return would come as soon as possible.

The weather was scorching hot during the day, so in order to avoid the heat, we chose to go up the tower in the evening.

Ping Sheng actually doesn't recommend that Madam come to the city tower every day. Too much running around will cause Madam to be physically exhausted. It is best for her to recuperate at home.

But the lady was determined and could not be persuaded. Ping Sheng and Ruyi tried their best to persuade her to change the time of leaving to the evening.

Ruyi has recovered from her illness, but her previous illness was too serious and she was injured. She can only stay in the mansion and do some light work.

Ping Sheng was in good health and always stayed by his wife's side, serving her closely.

She was fanning herself attentively, advising, "Madam, it's getting late, let's go back as soon as possible!"

"No hurry—" Chen Jia waved her hands, opened her eyes wide, and tried to look into the distance, "Stay a little longer."

The huge mansion was empty, with only her there, it was so lonely!

Ping Sheng was used to it and continued to persuade: "If there is any news from the front, it will definitely be passed to you first. Besides, the young master never fights an unprepared battle, so you can rest assured--"

Rather than worrying about the young master's safety, Ping Sheng was more worried about his master's health.

Even though it was evening, the heat from the city wall rushed straight to the soles of his feet. After such a long time, there was not a trace of cool breeze. Ping Sheng had a feeling that something was wrong.

Chen Jia was weak and felt the heat coming from the soles of her feet even more. She frowned as she looked at the scene inside and outside the city wall, then shifted her gaze to a group of people who were leaving the city together.

This group of people went out together, some carried two wooden barrels on their shoulders, some held a large earthenware jar in their arms, some carried two wooden barrels in both hands, and even the older children carried a wooden basin on their heads.

Looking closely, their faces still looked heavy and worried.

Chen Jia pointed at the backs of the group of people and asked, "Why are they leaving the city at this time?"

Ping Sheng had never received any education in this area, so she answered immediately, "Madam, please wait a moment. I will send someone to ask."

Ping Sheng was very efficient and came back soon, explaining why these people left the city. "Madam, the situation is like this..."

Originally, the people in Longquan County relied on a river in the city for their daily water. However, the weather has been dry recently and it has not rained for a long time, so the river has gradually dried up.

The old man who led the crowd to fetch water said that the river is still supplying water, but the amount of water cannot meet the water needs of the people in the entire county.

People don’t even have water, let alone the crops in the fields.

In order to have water and for the crops in the fields to continue growing, so as not to have a total harvest this year.

The old man then led the other people and took their water-collecting tools to a nearby mountain where there was still water available.

Although they have to walk a long mountain road, the people who come to fetch water are very satisfied that they can find a water source.

Chen Jia was not a nobleman who only knew how to live a luxurious life. His usual pastime was to read various miscellaneous books.

Seeing the endless stream of people going out of the city to fetch water, she keenly realized that the current situation might be quite tricky.

"Ping Sheng, you do this first..." Chen Jia gave a few brief instructions, and Ping Sheng did as he was told.

When he returned to the mansion, the secret guard had already delivered the results of the investigation to Ping Sheng. Chen Jia took the note from the bamboo tube and unfolded it.

"It is true..." The situation investigated by the secret guards matched Chen Jia's guess. She did not feel happy, but worried instead.

At this time, Yun Zheng also rode back from the barracks at full speed.

"Ping Sheng, serve him tea first!" Chen Jia frowned and ordered. Ping Sheng quickly handed over a cup of cold tea, relieving Yun Zheng's embarrassment of being out of breath.

He drank the tea and took a few breaths before Chen Jia discussed with him the serious water shortage in the city.

If drought occurs, this year’s harvest is bound to be poor, which will definitely affect all of the master’s future plans!

Yun Zheng did not think that this was a woman's opinion. Instead, he was sincerely grateful to the lady for her prudence and insight, which invisibly avoided a disaster that had not yet fully spread.

He immediately took on the responsibility of this matter. "Madam, please rest assured. I will immediately gather the staff who are familiar with this matter to discuss how to resolve the crisis..."

Chen Jia nodded: "Thank you very much."

Yun Zheng said goodbye: "Madam, you are joking. This is my job!"

Yun Zheng had to admire his master's foresight. There were actually several experts in drought management around him. With their advice and Yun Zheng's full cooperation, the water shortage crisis in Longquan County was nipped in the bud in the bud.

He wrote down the cause and effect of the incident on three thin pages and handed them to his master who was leading the troops in battle.

At night, Xi Changkong, with the help of the flickering candlelight, read through Yun Zheng's slightly redundant letter without missing a word, and did not hide his flattering words throughout the letter.

He folded the letter and curled his lips, "That guy, when did he become so flattering——"

Xia Wei, who knows nothing:...

It's just inexplicable!

Xi Changkong strode out of the tent at a brisk pace, "Let's go, Xia Wei."

Now is the time for an ambush!