Chapter 216 Ruan Wantie Disappears
Chapter 216 Ruan Wantie Disappears
Ruan Qingqing now realized that it was pointless to continue arguing with the city guard, so she simply turned the carriage around and went directly to the county government office to ask the county magistrate Shi Anzhi for clarification.
When Shi Anzhi heard from his subordinates that Ruan Qingqing was coming, he couldn't help rubbing his temples.
"Please!"
"County Magistrate Shi, excuse me for disturbing you!" Ruan Qingqing walked over quickly.
"I probably know why you are here today." Shi Anzhi sighed.
"Why is this happening?" Ruan Qingqing was puzzled.
"Do you know how shocked the world is by the hybrid rice you created? Do you know how much the surrounding countries covet your technology? Mastering the secret of high yield means mastering the foundation for everyone's survival. The Moliang spies are the first group but they will definitely not be the last. In order to survive, what crazy things can't they do?
The reason why you are not allowed to leave Qingshui County is because Qingshui County has been almost completely cleaned up by Master Fu and his men, and your absolute safety can be guaranteed here. Once you leave here, your personal safety cannot be guaranteed. "
Ruan Qingqing frowned, "What if I need to go out of the county to do something?"
"Ask someone you can trust to do it for you. Miss Ruan, this is something we can't help during this special period. Please understand." Shi Anzhi said in a gentle tone.
"I understand. Thank you, Master Shi, for clearing up my confusion."
"You're welcome. Miss Ruan is a person of great talent. We don't want anything to happen to you! If you have any other difficulties, feel free to come to me. I will do my best to help you solve them if I can." Shi Anzhi said sincerely.
"Thank you for your care, Master Shi!"
After getting the information she needed, Ruan Qingqing did not stay any longer. She said goodbye and left the county government office.
"Sister Qingqing, how is it? Can we still leave Qingshui County?"
Ruan Pingping, who was waiting in the carriage, couldn't wait to ask Ruan Qingqing when she saw her.
Ruan Qingqing shook her head solemnly, "Sorry! Sister Ping, I can't go with you this time. I really didn't expect something like this to happen."
"If you can't go, then you can't go! There's nothing we can do about it." Ruan Pingping said dejectedly.
"As the weather gets colder, the business at Wanghewan Water Park is also slowing down. How about I ask Third Brother if he can accompany you?"
"Will this be troublesome? My mother always warns me not to bother my brothers, so as not to annoy them and their wives." Ruan Pingping lowered her head and her voice gradually became softer.
"It's okay. This is business. Third Brother won't be angry. I'll ask Third Brother to handle the matter of inviting Uncle Wu. Let's go!"
When Ruan Pingping heard this, her expression immediately brightened up.
"Thank you, Sister Qingqing!"
"Why should we be polite to each other?" Ruan Qingqing shook her head with amusement.
After Ruan Qingqing entrusted the people and matters to Ruan Shizhuang, she was still thinking about what Shi Anzhi had said to her until she got home.
She just wanted everyone to have enough food to eat, and this happened to be a problem that her major could solve, so she solved it. But she didn't expect it to have such a big impact on the world. She even lost her personal freedom.
"What crazy things wouldn't they do to survive?"
What will the spies do if they can't find an opportunity to attack them for a long time?
Ruan Qingqing's face suddenly froze. She suppressed her panic and called Suifeng and Ruonan over.
"Have you heard anything about my father recently? The wheat has been planted now, so he should be on his way back."
"We received news half a month ago that Lord Ruan was in Jiangxia, and he stopped by Xiyuguan to visit your cousins. Although there has been no news for half a month, Xiyuguan is far away from here, so it is normal that the news is transmitted slowly."
Ruonan said calmly.
"My previous request was to send a message every five days. Now half a month has passed, and no news has been sent. Instead of looking for the reason, you use the long distance as an excuse. What kind of logic is this! I don't care what method you use. Anyway, before tomorrow morning, I want the latest news about my father!"
Ruan Qingqing got angry, which was rare.
"Yes!" Ruonan and Suifeng immediately nodded in response.
"Go!" Ruan Qingqing waved at them irritably.
"Today I clearly feel that there are many masters from the imperial palace mixed in with the common people in Qingshui County." Wushang appeared and said.
"Are you saying that I'm being watched?"
"You can say that. Since June, there have been many masters from the Imperial Palace in Qingshui County. After the water park competition, there has been another wave. Maybe they are performing their duty of protection, but they can also monitor you!
Shi Anzhi was right when he said that mastering the secret of high yield means mastering the foundation of everyone's survival. High yield technology will attract the attention of neighboring countries, but it will also make the Emperor of Yunqing Country wary. Otherwise, he would not be so eager to go to Qingshui County incognito and use his identity as the county lord to reassure you. "
"I'm just worried that those spies will attack my father. Wushang, can you go there quietly for me?"
"You are worried that something has happened to your father, but Fu Yuanhao and the others are hiding it from you?" Wu Shang quickly figured out the key.
"Well, it's not certain that something will happen, but it's possible that those spies want to use my father to lure me out." Ruan Qingqing thought for a while and said.
"In that case, I suggest you wait and see what happens." Wushang said solemnly.
Ruan Qingqing shook her head, "I don't dare to gamble with my father's life!"
"Miss, the latest news is that five days ago, Lord Ruan disappeared in Jiangxia!" Ruonan rushed in to report.
"what?"
Even though she had expected it, she was still shocked and angry when she heard the news.
She immediately took her crossbow and walked out.
"Where are you going?" Wu Shang quickly stood in front of her and stopped her.
"Everyone has a reverse scale, and my family is my reverse scale. Whoever dares to touch them, I will make them pay the corresponding price." Ruan Qingqing said fiercely.
"Don't be impulsive! Those people sent by the emperor can protect you, but they can also kill you! You have to understand: to them, you are just a useful tool. If you are obedient and useful, they will protect you more. Once you break out of Qingshui County and escape from their control, they will kill you without hesitation! They dare not gamble whether your powerful killing weapon will be used by others!"
Wu Shang slowly took two steps closer, staring at her.
"I understand, but I can't just ignore my father! If I can't even protect my closest relatives, what's the point of me getting more approval and fame? What's the point of me living in this world?"
Ruan Qingqing's eyes gradually turned red.
"How do you know it's meaningless? Do you know that your existence is salvation for some people?"
Wushang rarely yelled at her.
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