Accidentally dressed as an empress

Chapter 192 The Well Water Turns Red

The guard who was returning to report came rushing in, looking panicked. Before even entering the hall, he shouted at the top of his lungs, "Sir, the governor! This is bad!"

The voice echoed in the lobby with fear, making the originally quiet atmosphere instantly tense.

Zhong Yi was discussing waterway matters with Su Er. Upon hearing this, Zhong Yi's heart skipped a beat. He looked at Su Er and asked anxiously, "What's wrong? What happened?"

Su Er also looked confused and shook his head.

At this time, the guard had already rushed over, panting, "Sir, this is bad, a lot of bodies have been found upstream of the waterway."

Su Er said, "Okay, I understand. I'll report this to the governor."

At this moment, a burst of hurried and chaotic footsteps came from afar, and several guards in the mansion rushed in with terrified expressions.

They staggered, their faces filled with panic. The leading guard didn't even bother to salute and shouted at the top of his voice: "Sir! Something bad has happened!" The voice became sharp because of fear and echoed in the hall, making the already tense atmosphere even more oppressive.

"Blood was bubbling out of the well! The scene... was truly horrific! The entire wellhead was soaked in blood, and more blood continued to pour out, as if... as if some terrifying thing was at work down there.

Besides, there's no water to drink now, and everyone in the mansion is in chaos!"

The guard's voice was trembling, beads of sweat the size of beans kept rolling down his forehead, and the fear in his eyes was almost overflowing.

When Zhong Yi heard this, he felt as if he had been struck by lightning. His face instantly turned as pale as paper, without a trace of blood.

His originally steady and strong hand trembled suddenly, and the teacup in his hand fell to the ground with a "bang", shattering in an instant, with fragments flying everywhere.

The tea spread on the ground and soaked his clothes, but he was completely unaware.

He stood there as if he was under a spell, feeling a chill running from the soles of his feet up to his heart.

He tried hard to keep his body steady. The people behind Yunyin City had not been completely eliminated. The enemy was in the dark, and I was in the light.

Zhong Yi shouted, "Have you sent anyone to check the surrounding area for any abnormalities?"

The guard quickly replied, "We've sent someone there, but no news has come back yet."

At this moment, there was a sudden commotion outside, and someone shouted, "Oh no! The water in the city's wells has all turned red!"

Zhong Yi frowned, an ominous premonition hanging over him. This series of strange events seemed like a dark net that was enveloping them. These peaceful days were about to be completely broken.

Su Er looked at Zhong Yi lost in thought and said quickly, "Master Zhong! What are you still standing there for? Go find the master!"

Zhong Yi brought the confused Su Er to the outside of the dormitory. Ah Xiu had been caught in the rain and was now sick with a fever.

Zhong Yi walked quickly to the dormitory door, took a deep breath, and gently pushed the door open.

The room was filled with the aroma of medicine, but it also had a somewhat depressing feel.

He saw his wife lying on the bed at a glance. Yunxiu's face was as pale as paper, and her usually rosy lips had lost their color.

Zhong Yi quickly walked to the bedside and carefully helped Yunxiu up, his eyes full of heartache and tenderness.

He gently held Ah Xiu's hand, which was so cold that it made him tremble. He called out softly, "Ah Xiu, Ah Xiu..."

Yunxiu woke up slowly, her eyes covered with a layer of mist, and she looked a little confused: "Ayi, what's wrong?"

Zhong Yi sat down next to the bed, reached out and gently tucked the loose hair on Yunxiu's forehead behind her ears, his eyes full of tenderness.

He gently held Yunxiu's hand, feeling the slight coolness, took a deep breath, and began to tell her about those strange things.

"A Xiu, strange things have happened one after another in the city today.

First, the guards came to report that a large number of corpses were found upstream of the waterway.

Then the guards came to report that blood was constantly oozing out of the well in the prefect's mansion. The ground around the well was dyed dark red, and the water gave off a pungent fishy smell. Now there was no water available in the entire mansion.

Soon after, the guards discovered that the water in other wells in the city had also turned red."

Yunxiu frowned slightly, and she slowly supported her weak body with her elbows, and her lips, which were already pale, were pursed even tighter.

She looked at Zhong Yi, and although her voice was still a little weak, it was full of unquestionable tone: "Please change my clothes for me. I want to go out and take a look."

Zhong Yi showed worry on his face. He quickly stepped forward to support Yunxiu and gently advised: "A Xiu, you are still very weak. The situation outside is complicated. You can't go out."

Yunxiu shook her head slightly, coughed a few times, and said, "Ayi, I know you are worried about me, but these things are too strange. I must go out and take charge of the situation."

Zhong Yi knew Yunxiu's personality. Once a decision was made, it was difficult to change it. He sighed helplessly.

Yunxiu stood up, her figure shaky, but her eyes more determined. Zhong Yi put on a few more coats for her, and put on a fox fur coat.

Yunxiu straightened her hair and said to Zhong Yi, "Let's go. We can't delay any longer."

At this moment, a sudden commotion broke out outside the prefectural government office. Someone shouted, "The prefect must have run into an evil spirit somewhere, bringing such a terrible disaster to Yunyin City!"

"It must be the governor's fault. Ever since she arrived, Cloud Hidden City has never been at peace."

"That's right. If this continues, we will all suffer. We must drive the governor away!"

The guards came to report that a group of people had gathered outside the mansion. They were all asking the prefect for an explanation because of the strange things that happened in the city, otherwise they would rush into the mansion.

The situation became increasingly critical. Zhong Yi supported Yunxiu, feeling extremely anxious.

If this matter is not resolved quickly, the entire Yunyin City will fall into chaos.

With the support of Zhong Yi, Yunxiu slowly walked out of the prefect's mansion.

She looked at the people gathered in front of her, feeling mixed emotions.

The faces of the people were filled with a mixture of anger and fear. They crowded and shouted, and the noisy voices came towards them like waves.

"Sir Governor, you have to give us an explanation!" An old man stood trembling in front of the crowd, stomping the ground hard with his crutch, and roared with a red face.

"The well water has turned into blood. There must be some evil spirit at work."

"Master Governor! Take this evil spirit away immediately!"

"Yes, we are all afraid that this evil will spread to our home. Sir, if you have caused any trouble, leave immediately!"

A woman holding a child also shouted loudly, and the fear in her eyes made the child in her arms cry out "wow".

Yunxiu took a deep breath, her eyes swept across the angry faces, and she raised her voice and said, "Fellow villagers, I assure you that I will thoroughly investigate this matter and give you an explanation.

There must be a misunderstanding here. I never intended to bring danger to everyone." However, her voice was quickly drowned out by the roar of the crowd.

"Why should we believe you? The well water is now full of blood. God knows what more terrible things will happen!" A young man waved his fists and shouted at the top of his lungs.

"Yes, if you don't leave, we will all suffer!" More people echoed, and the crowd began to surge forward. The atmosphere became increasingly tense, as if it could be ignited at any time.

Yunxiu frowned. At this moment, words could hardly comfort these people who were dominated by fear.

But if she abandons the prefectural government, the town will fall into endless chaos.

Yunxiu took a step forward and opened her arms, trying to stabilize the situation, but was met with more accusations and suspicious looks.

She stepped forward and shouted with all her might, "Fellow villagers! Now that I have become the governor of a region and shoulder this responsibility, I will do my utmost to ensure peace in this region.

The court has trusted me and entrusted me with important tasks. If I fail to protect everyone, I will be a betrayal of the court. Your Majesty has been wise in selecting me to govern this place. If I allow the people here to suffer, it would be a great disrespect to Your Majesty. We are blessed by the Mother Goddess. If I allow evil to run rampant, it would be a blasphemy against the Mother Goddess.

"Like everyone else, I hope this land will be peaceful and harmonious. How can I bear to let evil spirits wreak havoc here?" Yun Xiu's voice was a little hoarse due to anxiety, but she still tried her best to make her words reach everyone's ears.

At this time, someone in the crowd shouted, "Then tell me, how do you explain these strange things? Do you have any solutions?" This sentence made the noisy crowd quiet down a little, and everyone's eyes turned to Yunxiu.

Yunxiu took a deep breath. She knew she had to make a promise to everyone. Her eyes were sharp as a torch, and she responded loudly, "Please give me some time! I will get to the bottom of this!"