diskusbooks Chapter 285 Rescue
Chapter 285 Rescue
Qiao Chi instantly understood Chu Ci's intention and nodded in response, "I understand. I'll do it right away."
Sure enough, when many workers heard Nanny Qiao say that Chu Ci was going to visit the injured workers in person and needed someone to lead the way, their eyes lit up.
Some young craftsmen said excitedly: "Mammy, choose me, choose me. Master Mi or..."
At this time, an older worker nearby became more cautious, fearing that Nanny Qiao was trying to trick him, and quickly reached out to hold the young craftsman.
Unfortunately it's too late.
The young craftsman was outspoken to begin with, and he was so excited that he didn't notice anyone trying to stop him, and he just blurted out the whole thing.
The older worker, with a frown on his face and a worried look on his face, clenched the corners of his clothes with both hands, but he could do nothing but pray silently in his heart: I just hope that Aunt Qiao really wants to comfort those injured brothers!
There was anxiety and uneasiness in his eyes, and his thoughts were in a mess.
Nanny Qiao is a shrewd person who came from the palace. She is best at observing people's words and expressions.
So Aunt Qiao gently said to the older worker, "What is your name, Master? The princess is really thinking about the injured worker. Do you believe it, Master?"
"The queen has told me to make sure this is done properly and not to disappoint the workers. If the master has any concerns, just speak up."
As Nanny Qiao spoke, she pointed specifically at Chu Ci sitting in a carriage not far away. The carriage was beautifully decorated yet solemn.
The older worker's heart suddenly sank, his face full of suspicion, and he said in a trembling voice: "Is the princess really going to make a decision for us humble workers?"
"I have worked on construction sites all over the place for most of my life, but I can't even imagine such a good thing!"
Aunt Qiao smiled and nodded, "We have just caught up. The princess is kind-hearted and cannot bear to see people suffer. She will definitely give an explanation to the injured workers. Moreover, the princess said that not only will compensation be given, but more reasonable rules will also be formulated on this construction site in the future to protect everyone's rights and interests."
After getting the affirmation from Nanny Qiao, everyone started whispering to each other with expectant looks on their faces.
Some had tears in their eyes and murmured to themselves: "If this is really possible, then God has opened his eyes."
Some clenched their fists excitedly, as if they had already seen a hopeful day in the future.
Seeing this, Aunt Qiao struck while the iron was hot and said, "So, Master, the princess is dedicated to the welfare of everyone. Are you willing to go with our princess to deliver this good news to the injured brothers and tell her the specific situation? Maybe you can get more benefits for everyone by going there."
The older worker hesitated for a moment, gritted his teeth, and seemed to have made up his mind. He said, "In that case, I will go with you on this trip."
Chu Ci thought that the injured workers might have some difficulties, but he never expected that they would even live in the poorest slums in the capital?
Chu Ci frowned, her expression solemn, staring at the older worker with a sharp gaze and said, "Master Liu, is there something here that this princess doesn't know? Are you deliberately hiding it?"
"That's not the case, that's not the case. We originally thought that the princess knew about it. Master Mi and his men were not from the capital, and their families were not with them. The money they earned from work was carried with them, and after the accident, it was abandoned on the street, so, so..."
Li Yong (the young craftsman) was afraid that Chu Ci would doubt them, so he hurriedly explained. His voice trembled as he spoke, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. "My lord, we really didn't have any other thoughts. We were just a little timid."
Chu Ci frowned, his expression solemn, "You mean that the reason why Master Mi and his men are in such a state of desolation is because the silver and money they carried with them were robbed by those lawless thugs on the street?"
"Yes, that's right. We were afraid of offending our superiors, so we hesitated again and again when we came out, which delayed us for a long time. We didn't expect that because of this, Master Mi and his men had no place to stay."
The older Master Liu did not dare to hide anything and told everything he knew exactly as it happened. As he spoke, his head slightly lowered, his face full of guilt.
Upon hearing this, Chu Ci's eyes became fierce, and there seemed to be a cold light flashing in his eyes. He said in a cold voice: "Miss Qiao, you should know what to do, right?"
"I understand." Compared to Chu Ci's simple hatred for those abominable thugs, Qiao Chi felt that this incident was more like human manipulation. After receiving Chu Ci's order, a hint of cruelty flashed in Qiao Chi's eyes.
Then she quickly retreated and her figure soon disappeared from everyone's sight.
Although Chu Ci pointed out Qiao Chi's identity, Master Liu and Li Yong didn't know what kind of official the female official was! They were shocked and said in a panic: "My Lady Princess, a strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake, and there is only one female official. Those gangsters have always been arrogant and domineering in this area, and they have backers."
"What if something happens to the lady official?"
Chu Ci smiled slightly and said, "You don't know. The female official Qiao Chi is a fourth-rank official. She used to work for the Empress. Ordinary people would not dare to offend her."
Master Liu was surprised and said, "Beside the Queen? Doesn't that mean, doesn't that mean..."
Chu Ci nodded and said solemnly: "So, you can put your heart at ease. The court has always been clear about rewards and punishments, and will not treat unfairly anyone who has made contributions to the court. As long as you are loyal and serve the court, you will be rewarded in the future."
While walking and chatting, Master Liu and his companions finally stopped in front of a dilapidated wooden house.
Master Liu walked forward, raised his hand, and knocked on the door while calling out, "Master Mi, Master Mi."
There was a hint of urgency and expectation in his voice, and the knock on the door seemed particularly loud in this quiet slum.
But after waiting for a long time, there was no response from inside. The surroundings were terribly quiet, with only the occasional barking of dogs.
Chu Ci felt bad and made a prompt decision: "Kick the door——"
The guards around Chu Ci didn't dare to delay and kicked with all their strength. The shabby wooden door flew inward with a "bang", raising a cloud of dust.
It also allowed Chu Ci and the others to see clearly what was going on inside, and when they saw it, everyone was shocked.
I saw the person inside was actually holding a thin rope and trying to end his life. His desperate expression and resolute action made people's hearts tighten in an instant.
"Help!" Chu Ci didn't dare to delay for a moment. He shouted loudly and before he finished speaking, he ran in desperately.
Master Liu and Li Yong did not have the mobility of the Chu Ci master and servant, so they were squeezed to the outermost edge.
Therefore, when they entered the room, Chu Ci was already quick-witted and quick-handed. He drew the sword from his waist and swung it at the rope hanging at the head of the bed. The sword blade instantly cut the rope.