Fake Eunuch: Discovering the Emperor is a Woman!-Chapter 116: Wen Wan’er (Additional - 12)

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Chapter 116: Chapter 116: Wen Wan’er (Additional Chapter 12)

Waiting for those refugees was undoubtedly the fate of being buried in foreign lands.

The idea of returning to their own homeland was more difficult than ascending to heaven.

That’s why when they heard Lin Yi’s words, they first flashed with a glimpse of hope, but soon, that expression dimmed, for they had seen too much death and separation.

As for their reaction, Lin Yi had naturally expected it; he had also thought about their present skepticism.

After all, expecting them to be filled with hope for life again just by a few of his empty promises was clearly unrealistic.

Moreover, so many people could not be accommodated in any single city.

Even if they were dispersed, they couldn’t quickly settle down in the urban areas.

What’s more, even if they settled down, what would they do for a living afterwards?

Not to mention whether they would be allocated any land, and even if they were, how long would it be until next year’s autumn harvest?

During this long period, on what would they survive?

"Don’t doubt my words, I have the ability to bring you all of this.

Now hear my command, those who can read and write, stand out."

However, as Lin Yi’s voice fell, the crowd glanced at each other and continued to lay there motionless.

It was clear that they did not believe Lin Yi’s words at all.

However, seeing this, the corner of Lin Yi’s mouth rose slightly, and he continued to shout loudly:

"Anyone here who can recognize characters, come over to me, and you will receive three bowls of thick rice porridge."

Yet, these words clearly had an effect, as the people instantly stirred into action, getting up from the ground and looking in Lin Yi’s direction.

They wanted to stand up, but remembering their complete illiteracy compelled them to lay back down in lost hope.

However, there were more than thirty thousand refugees, so naturally, there would be some among them who could read and write.

As the refugees were lying down again, a very frail figure stood up from among the crowd.

When Lin Yi saw this figure, his first impression was that she was thin as a rail.

Covered with dirt, it was impossible to distinguish her facial features.

She seemed to be about one meter sixty-five, but her weight was at most 70 pounds.

Of course, the reason he saw her so clearly was because she was not too far from him, only about thirty meters away.

Seeing her stand up, Lin Yi immediately looked towards her and asked:

"Oh, can you read?"

Upon being looked at by Lin Yi, the figure trembled with fear and cautiously nodded.

"Re, responding to your Excellency. I can recognize characters."

Seeing this, Lin Yi nodded in satisfaction and gestured for her to come forward, "You come here, I want to test you."

A soldier immediately went over and brought her forward, though the person was clearly nervous, trembling all over.

Seeing this, Lin Yi showed a kind smile:

"Heh, there’s no need to be nervous, I am just checking if you can truly read."

After finishing those words, he turned his head towards his subordinates and commanded:

"Somebody fetch a set of character cards."

Following the delivery of the characters by his subordinate, Lin Yi brought them in front of the person and said:

"Let’s see how many characters you recognize."

"The ninth year of Yonghe, the year of the Gui Chou, at the beginning of late spring, gathering at Lanting in Huiji Mountain..."

As the person’s voice resounded, Lin Yi was immediately taken aback, and before she finished reading, he asked in surprise:

"Are you of the fairer sex?"

This question startled the person once again, almost causing the scroll in their hands to fall to the ground.

Since Lin Yi spoke, she quickly responded in a low voice, affirming:

"Yes, yes, sir. I am Wen Wan’er, at your service."

While speaking, the young woman even bowed deeply to Lin Yi.

This caught Lin Yi by surprise, not only because her name was melodious, but also because this young lady appeared to know formal etiquette.

Clearly, she must be no ordinary girl.

Presumably, the young woman must have her own family background.

Of course, at this time, she was just a refugee, so Lin Yi was not overly suspicious.

After nodding and praising her, he took the scroll from her hands:

"Not bad, it seems you recognize quite a few characters, you are even able to read the content of this book.

Let me assign you some tasks.

From now on, you will be responsible for registering the people I select."

Upon hearing this, the young woman bowed again and seemed to hesitantly want to say something, but stopped short.

Seeing this, Lin Yi curiously inquired:

"What’s the matter? Do you have something else to say?"

The woman bit her lip and blurted out:

"Sir. About the matter of the three bowls of porridge..."

Her voice trailed off to the point where Lin Yi could barely hear her.

However, it was clear what she’d begun to say, and Lin Yi immediately pointed with a smile to the side where the porridge pots were and told her:

"Rest assured, I keep my word. Somebody, serve her three bowls of thick porridge."

"Sir, can I have one bowl first? The rest I can store with you and take slowly over time?"

Lin Yi, taken aback at first, nodded in agreement.

When the bowl of thick porridge was served to the young woman, she became obviously excited.

She quickly apologized and then hurried back with the porridge in her hands.

Curious, Lin Yi wondered what her rush meant.

When his gaze followed her back to her place, he saw a twelve-year-old girl lying there.

And as soon as the woman reached her, the first thing she did was to feed the thick porridge to the little girl.

Surrounding onlookers, seeing the porridge, were incessantly swallowing their saliva, their gaze filled with longing desire.

Witnessing this, Lin Yi immediately signaled his men to protect the two.

After all, he knew that in extreme hunger, people could do anything, and someone might rush to harm the little girl.

But now, Lin Yi was also curious about the young girl’s relationship with the woman – could she be her daughter?

...End of Chapter...