Peasant Woman's Decreed Life as a Wife

“My lady, the dike has burst, and South State is experiencing a severe flood,” Housekeeper Luo quickly entered and announced this news, causing the servants around to also become anxious.

Ye Muyu urgently asked, “What about Yuzhou? Are there any floods there?”

Chu Heng was responsible for flood control in Yuzhou. If there were floods in Yuzhou, then he would be the primary person accountable.

“My lady, Yuzhou is also flooded, but the master was prepared early, so please do not worry,” he replied.

Ye Muyu nodded, “Continue to gather information, and as soon as you hear anything new, come and find me.”

Housekeeper Luo immediately turned and left.

This flood seemed like an omen, as it began to rain across the regions, with Yuzhou experiencing continuous rain for a month.

Although the rain was brief, it still caused the water levels to rise.

The water even in the docks of Yuzhou had risen above the ankles.

If such was the case here, the condition in the town and villages below was far worse.

Ye Muyu and Xiang Ling’er waited daily for the housekeeper to bring back news.

On the third day of the flood, Ye Muyu learned that indeed, the townships below Yuzhou had been hit by the flood. Fields were extensively damaged, but prior to this, most of the people had been relocated to the mountains. Whether they lived in caves or constructed huts, the important thing was that the wheat harvested in May was saved, along with most of their belongings, though their houses were destroyed.

This was a much better situation than being washed away by the river, becoming penniless and a refugee.

By the sixth day, the flooding had subsided slightly, especially upstream in Yuzhou. The affected people had already returned to their homes to start repairs, and there were no refugees, although people did go to the county asking for compensation but were settled down.

On the seventh day, Ye Muyu finally received a letter from Chu Heng, asking her to stay calm at home and not to venture out, and he instructed Housekeeper Luo to transport the prepared medicinal herbs to Yuzhou first.

At the same time, Ye Muyu received news that in South State, where the flood was severe, Chu Heng was arranging for the rescue of the affected people, with various boats operating over the water.

Unable to go to the frontline herself, Ye Muyu patiently waited at home each day. Besides this, she arranged her household affairs, instructing the long-term laborer in the manor to collect the medicinal herbs.

This severe flooding, she estimated, must have left many people suffering from colds.

Together with Lu Sangqi, Ye Muyu selected the herbs and made a medicine for treating colds, which she then sent to Chu Heng through her subordinates.@@novelbin@@

“My lady, the imperial envoy appointed by the imperial court has arrived, and Prefect Guo has already gone to receive him,” Housekeeper Luo entered and quickly relayed the message.

“By the way, Prefect Guo came from South State. Previously, he was always with the master, helping to rescue the people,” he added.

“Good, I know. Continue to keep gathering information,” Ye Muyu instructed.

After sending Housekeeper Luo away, Ye Muyu felt somewhat uneasy for reasons she could not pinpoint.

Seeing her like this, Lu Sangqi sat lazily on a stool beside her, “Do you not trust my medical skills? If Chu Heng uses my medicine, even if his illness is severe, it can still save his life.”

“Is it really that effective?” Ye Muyu, now unbothered by his smugness, asked curiously.

Lu Sangqi straightened his back, “Of course it is. You can question my character, but never my medical skill.”

Ye Muyu suddenly smiled, feeling much more relaxed.

Soon, the yamen in various parts of Yuzhou began to distribute medicine for treating colds.

With the support of the yamen, the flood-affected people gradually collected the medicine.

It took Yuzhou about half a month to gradually stabilize from the disaster, and what remained was the court’s pacification of the affected people.

Under Prefect Guo’s leadership, the flood in Yuzhou was not widespread, only damaging some houses.