Chapter 114: Continuous Rain in the Capital
On the second day of February, the dragon raised its head. In early February, it rained heavily for seven consecutive days in the capital. This had never happened since Zhongdu City was built. The drainage system of the outer city was already poor. Water filled the whole capital, especially the three days after the rain in the outer city.
The rain then receded. The rain washed away many wooden bridges and roads. The Guangji Bridge leading from Xidingmen to Fengkou was washed down, and traffic was cut off.
After the flood, Xiding Gate became a dead end, and few people came in or out. The post-disaster effects brought about by this heavy rain were particularly serious. Due to the impassable roads, many daily necessities could not be transported in for a while. The shortage of goods led to soaring prices in the capital.
People's hearts are floating.
On the fifth day of the Xiding Gate military camp, the water in the school grounds had already submerged. The Xiding Gate was already low, and all the water in the capital was leaking to the Xiding Gate. The Xiding Gate did not dare to close anymore, and it became a flood.
The rain finally stopped on the eighth day. Tang Tong led his officers and soldiers to engage in disaster relief and dredged the water near the military camp. The water began to recede slowly.
On the ninth day, the water in the outer city receded. Tang Tong organized officers and soldiers to clean up the mud on Pingding Street and clean the streets. The Jishui River outside the city surged, Guangji Bridge was submerged in the torrent, and the road to the south had been washed away.
There were only a few people walking this way, but now the roads on both sides are blocked. Except for people who went out from Xiding Gate to watch the rising water, no one came in or out at all. The officers and soldiers guarding the city gate were also relaxed, and the city gate was closed in the dark.
, training in the military camp also stopped.
On this day, Tang Tong's commander was cleaning up the muddy corners in the military camp. Xiao Ningzi came to report that Qin Xinyi brought Baoqin and Zhenhua, and several servants came to visit the calligrapher's house. Because there was water in the calligrapher's house, he reported to several
It was a day off to clean up the house and the mud. Tang Tong explained it and immediately took He Wang and Xiao Ningzi and went straight to Shi Shu's house. The area around Shi Shu's house was already a low-lying land, and it was even more seriously flooded.
When we arrived at Shi Shu's house, the flood line covered less than half of the house. Only some valuable things were taken away. Large items such as beds and cabinets were swollen by water and most of them were unusable. The news about Xiao Ningzi was quite timely, so Tang Tong hurried to the house.
When I arrived, Qin Xinyi had not been here long.
The arrival of Qin Xinyi surprised the bookkeeper, but the tables, chairs and benches were all swollen with water, and there was not even a decent seat. Qin Xinyi had been standing. Probably because of the walking and standing, Qin Xinyi was a little tired. She was now
When hesitating, Tang Tong came to her and said, "Miss Qin! You are so considerate of me. I even forgot that the calligrapher's house was in a low place and was the worst flooded." He glanced at Qin Xinyi as he spoke.
The servant was a little jealous, "Captain Tang is such a busy man, only our lady can let you drop everything!".
Tang Tong walked to Qin Xinyi, smiled and said to the servant: "I'm worried that Miss Qin will have an accident in this mixed place. If you need any help, please tell me!".
The servant also saw that Qin Xinyi was paying attention to Tang Tong's every move, and she was even more rude, "This is what you said. Now the carpenters in the capital are too busy. Find a carpenter. I will be very grateful to Captain Tang!".
Tang Tong didn't need to think too much and immediately turned to Xiao Ningzi and said: "Xiao Ningzi, go and call Qiu Ming! You and Qiu Ming will stay and help until the house is repaired! By the way! The cost will be borne by the family.
.", Xiao Ningzi responded and left.
Tang Tong turned to look at Qin Xinyi, "Miss Qin! How are you doing lately?"
Qin Xinyi did not look at him, but asked the servant concernedly: "Do you want my help?".
How could the servant put his young lady in danger? He immediately shook his head and said, "It would be great if the young lady can come. With Captain Tang here, he is a capable man and I don't need to worry about the young lady."
Qin Xinyi knew that she couldn't help, so she came here for a purpose. She heard that the Xiding city gate was flooded, and she was worried about the situation here. It was an excuse to come to see the servant, and she was very concerned about Tang Tong's situation. She still went to see Tang Tong.
As before, he felt relieved and saluted Tang Tong: "Then I will give you a job, Captain Tang!".
Tang Tong quickly waved his hand, "The affairs of the clerk are my business, and I am happy to help!".
Qin Xinyi just nodded and did not respond. Tang Tong didn't care and said with concern: "There has just been a flood here and it is easy to get infectious diseases. Why don't we go out now!" After saying that, he turned to look at the servant book,
I want to wait for the letter to persuade her.
The waiter understood this and immediately said to Qin Xinyi: "Miss! There are many mosquitoes in this place, so it's better for you to leave first!"
Qin Xinyi went up to the servant, a little reluctant, "Then you should pay attention! Come back early!" After saying that, she said to the father of the servant who had been sitting: "Uncle, please take care of yourself! I'm leaving."
The father of the clerk quickly waved, "Miss Qin! Good go!" Qin Xin nodded and walked forward. Tang Tong followed closely beside her, reminding Qin Xinyi to pay attention to the waste pile in front of her.
Qin Xinyi saw Tang Tong acting like this and asked, "Has Captain Tang always been so idle?"
Tang Tong knew what Qin Xinyi meant, and was very calm, "It's a bit chaotic here now, so I took the time to escort you. You have to go back to the military camp later!" Qin Xinyi was quite moved after hearing this, and didn't know what to say.
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After a moment of silence, Tang Tong opened the topic, "Recently, President Qian was on vacation, and I took his troops with him. I'm very busy now! I rarely go home." He was still reminding him to pay attention to his steps.
Qin Xinyi looked at Tang Tong and said with certainty: "Isn't this Qian always Lan Tingshu?".
Tang Tongbi was surprised, "How did Miss Qin know?".
Qin Xinyi did not answer Tang Tong's words, but smiled alone, "You will bear the consequences of whatever you cause!".
Tang Tong understood what Qin Xinyi meant, and he also smiled and looked very noble, "Who told me to be so kind!".
Qin Xinyi was amused by Tang Tong's self-righteousness. How could there be such disapproving people in the world? She covered her mouth and sarcastically said, "You hurt someone and you still say you have good intentions?".
Seeing that Qin Xin had misunderstood, Tang Tong hurriedly explained, "I had no choice but to hurt Mr. Lan. It's only out of kindness to help him now!"
When Qin Xinyi heard this, Tang Tong was right. Qin Xinyi was still happy in her heart. She wanted to see such an ending. But she didn't quite understand Tang Tong's warm-heartedness. "In the end, it's still your fault. Your good intentions are not appreciated by others."
You can certainly understand?”.
Tang Tong was open-minded and did not take this matter to heart, "I can only do a little, and if a person can't bear this setback, then he really has no measure!".
Qin Xinyi didn't expect Tang Tong to say such words, and looked at Tang Tong a little surprised. Seeing Tang Tong turn around to look at her, she immediately turned her head and asked, "Will you two understand each other?" The two of them were still walking towards each other.
Tang Tong also said at a loss: "I don't know! As long as I work hard, I will have no regrets whether I succeed or not. Besides, the other party can also feel my sincerity!".
Tang Tong's eyes were looking forward when he spoke, but when he turned around and saw Qin Xinyi looking at him, with their eyes facing each other, Tang Tong stopped and said sincerely: "Just like I tried my best to treat you but couldn't, my
I no longer have any regrets in my life, because I have fought for it sincerely!" The words were very straightforward, and Qin Xinyi was obviously touched.
Tang Tong's sincere confession made Qin Xinyi overwhelmed and panicked, "What are you talking about?".
Tang Tong lost control and said, "Miss Qin, can't you understand my sincerity?" Such a confession would make anyone lose their temper, let alone Qin Xinyi, a person who keeps her thoughts in her heart, she doesn't know what to do.
The answer was, he could only walk forward excitedly and ignore Tang Tong.
Tang Tong couldn't keep up the chase, so Baoqin and Ru Huaben followed. Baoqin came up to complain about him, "See what you're talking about?" After saying that, he hurried to catch up with Qin Xinyi.
Tang Tong also hurriedly caught up and followed them. On the street, Qin Xinyi hurriedly got into the carriage. Tang Tong stood beside the carriage and apologized, "Miss Qin! This is my sincere words, but it makes you embarrassed! Please forgive me.
Too direct!”..
Qin Xinyi did not respond. When everyone was gathered, the carriage headed towards Chongwu Gate. Tang Tong followed behind. When they were approaching Chongwu Gate, Tang Tong rushed to the carriage and said, "Miss Qin! We will be at Chongwu Gate soon.
It will be safe back there. We still have things to do in the military camp, so let’s leave it alone. Please forgive my recklessness!” After saying that, he stopped and watched the carriage go away before leaving.
Chapter completed!