Chapter 135: Flooding in Xuzhou.

Chapter 135: Flooding in Xuzhou.
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Night falls and Chen Jiaoyu and Xu Muke, a couple who have released their past grievances and rekindled their love, go to the dining hall together for dinner.
At this moment, there aren't many people in the dining hall yet. There are a few people standing in front of the food serving counters, with about two or three individuals in front of each counter.
陈教谕带着许穆珂到了一个窗口前排起队。这个时候，排哪个窗口都是一样的，无所谓多少的。
前面的人也就一两个，很快就轮到了许穆珂和陈教谕二人。
Xu Mu Ke is in the front. She hands the tray over, and after the staff inside take the tray, they ask Xu Mu Ke, "Madam, what would you like to eat?"
Xu Muke looked at the plates of dishes displayed behind the window and ordered a few of them. She then asked the staff to pack the food.
The staff followed her request and skillfully packed the food. After preparing the tray, they handed it over, politely saying, "Madam, please enjoy."
许穆珂接过餐盘，也是礼貌地道了声谢。接着转过身，往右走了一步，空出位置，让陈教谕上前来。
陈教谕见此，嘴角边微微上扬，然后走上前，将餐盘递了进去。
工作人员接过餐盘，看着是熟悉的陈教谕，也是对其微笑问道：“陈教谕，还是老样子？”
Chen Jiaoyu, same as usual?"
工作人员手中拿着餐盘回道：“好嘞！”随后便熟练地打起了饭。
工作人员打好饭，将餐盘递给陈教谕，随后也是习惯性地说了一句，“陈教谕，请慢用。”
陈教谕对此颔首微笑，然后转过身，对着一旁等着的许穆珂说道：“走吧！夫人。”许穆珂点点头，与陈教谕一起往前走。
The two of them chose a spot in the lobby and sat on two embroidered mats, placing their plates on their respective tables. Then they started eating.
While Chen Jiaoyu and Cai President were having their meals, the students also gradually entered.
As the students passed by Chen Jiaoyu's desk, each of them greeted him with a bow and said, "Hello, Chen Jiaoyu."..."Hello, Chen Jiaoyu."...
Chen Jiaoyu nodded and smiled in response to these greetings, "Hello, students."
Fortunately, the hall is spacious enough, and there are not many people passing by Chen Jiaoyu's side. Besides, students naturally feel a bit scared of Jiaoyu. Since they know that Chen Jiaoyu is here, there are fewer people passing by. Chen Jiaoyu doesn't have to keep responding to students' greetings. After that, Chen Jiaoyu lowered his head and continued eating. Translated content: Fortunately, the hall is spacious enough, and there are not many people passing by Chen Jiaoyu's side. Besides, students naturally feel a bit scared of Jiaoyu. Since they know that Chen Jiaoyu is here, there are fewer people passing by. Chen Jiaoyu doesn't have to keep responding to students' greetings. After that, Chen Jiaoyu lowered his head and continued eating.
After a while, Xu Mu Ke finished his dinner first. As for Chen Jiaoyu, due to the delay just now, there are still some food left on his plate.
Xu Mu Ke poured a cup of tea, took a sip of it, and looked at Chen Jiaoyu while chewing, holding his mouth alternately from left to right. Please note that the translation may not be fully accurate.
Chen Jiaoyu did not show any reaction or change on his face while being looked at by Xu Muke. However, his hand movements became faster.
Xu Muke looked at Chen Jiaoyu like this and also smiled gently, with a slight upturn of his mouth. Translated:
After calmly finishing his meal, Chen Jiaoyu poured a glass of clear tea and rinsed his mouth. Then, Chen Jiaoyu stood up and said to Xu Mu Ke, "Let's go, Madam." Translate the above Chinese into English and keep all @ matches.
许穆珂对此点点头，接着也是站起身，对着陈教谕笑着回道：“好的，夫君。”随后，二人也就结伴走出了大厅。
离开大厅后，在外面的青石子路上，许穆珂笑着说道：“谨行，都是年近花甲的人了，举止还是稳重点好！”
Chen Jiaoyu awkwardly said, "I have always been quite serious."
At this moment, Xu Muke added, "But I think it's also nice to be like this occasionally." After speaking, a hint of a knowing smile appeared at the corner of Xu Muke's mouth.
此时的月亮悬在天空中，散发着皎洁的光芒，照在地表上，覆上了一层水幕。
陈教谕和许穆珂在月光下，一步又一步地踩在水幕上，在书院里走着。
After a moment, Xu Mu Ke asked Chen Jiao Yu, "Excuse me, where can I stay tonight?"
Hearing this, Chen Jiao Yu was momentarily stunned, then replied to Xu Mu Ke, "No problem, you can stay at my place tonight. Fortunately, I have a few unused brocade bedding."
Hearing these words, Xu Mu Ke nodded, with a slight upturn of his lips, and a faint smile.
……
In the dark night, the bright moon poured down silver moonlight, gracefully moving forward in the sky, slowly fading away from this stage.
As the sun rises in the morning, gentle sunlight cuts through the darkness of the night, taking firm and strong steps, advancing towards the sky.
People awaken from their slumber, feeling the bright light seeping in through the windows. Some uncover their blankets, still dressed in thin innerwear, get up, and walk around the room; others curl up in bed, reluctant to leave the warmth, and lazily lie there. Translate the above Chinese into English and keep all @ matches. Please find the translated content below:
Zhou Ming is the kind of person who opens the quilt. He enters the bathroom, brushes his teeth and washes his face at the sink. After that, he feels more awake.
After leaving the bathroom, Zhou Ming puts on his shoes and clothes. He stands in front of the mirror, checks his appearance, and once he is satisfied, he confidently walks out.
This morning, a carriage arrived at the gate of the Qingzhou Academy.
陈教谕和许穆珂吃完早饭后，陈教谕送许穆珂离开书院。
道别时，陈教谕对许穆珂说道：“穆珂，此去徐州，一路注意安全。还有，见到然歆后，告诉她注意身体，我等她安全回来！”
Xu Muke nodded and smiled, saying, "Alright, I understand. I will talk to Ranxin about it." Then, Xu Muke turned to Chen Jiaoyu and said, "Please take care of yourself, I'm leaving." After saying that, Xu Muke waved goodbye and got on the carriage.
这时的陈教谕也是急忙说道：“我也等你安全回来，穆珂。”坐在车厢里，听着这话的许穆珂也是轻轻一笑，然后吩咐马车夫驾车了。
In Kyushu, there are two major rivers that traverse the region from west to east: the Zhuo River and the Da Jiang. These two rivers play an irreplaceable role for the entire Kyushu. However, they also occasionally bring about tremendous disasters to Kyushu. Translation:
Three months ago, there was a sudden heavy rainfall in Xuzhou, causing the water level of the river to rise rapidly and the current to become turbulent. As a result, the river banks collapsed, leading to a torrent of floodwaters surging forward. Countless residents in Xuzhou were affected by the disaster.
When the Da Xia Dynasty heard this news, they took immediate action and sent officials hastily. Among them were the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Public Works, the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of War.
As an organization originally formed by a group of refugees, the Beggar's Sect naturally had an obligation to help with the sudden flood disaster.
When the flood ravaged the area within Xuzhou, the beggar gang's branch in Xuzhou had already started providing assistance to the affected refugees and simultaneously reported this news to the Great Xia Empire. This was also the reason why the beggar gang did not participate in the crown prince's birthday banquet this time.
Currently, the situation of the flood in Xuzhou has been brought under control, with the damaged levees repaired and post-disaster reconstruction efforts underway.
The carriage slowly carried Xu Mu Ke further away from Chen Jiaoyu. Chen Jiaoyu watched the carriage with reluctance, standing there and waving his hand, exuding a sense of desolation all over his body.
马车缓缓行着，来到城门口，经过了例行检查，也就出了城。
远离城门的马车，这时也是提起速度，在四通八达的驰道上，驰骋着。
The carriage continued to move forward, while the sun in the sky moved at a steady pace. The surrounding air gradually became warmer.
……
After two days of traveling, the carriage carrying Xu Mu and his companions arrived at Qingfeng County in Xuzhou. Qingfeng City, located in Qingfeng County, was the main area affected by the disaster this time. It was also a gathering point for the Beggar's Sect in Xuzhou. Meanwhile, some of the officials sent by the imperial court also gathered here.
Qingfeng City is located in a section of land before a major river flows into the sea, with its back against the river. Its water transportation industry is extremely developed. In previous years, a countless number of passenger ships sailed back and forth, making it a bustling and prosperous city.
However, unfortunately, heavy rain poured down from the sky this time, causing the river water to breach the embankment and turning this prosperous city into a mess.
The present Qingfeng City has been repaired to some extent, although it hasn't fully recovered to its pre-disaster prosperity, it is now able to sustain normal living conditions.
On the road paved with bluestone, a carriage slowly approached. It eventually stopped beneath an inn, which served as a gathering point for the Beggar's Sect.
Xu Mu Ke and his entourage disembarked from the carriage, while the beggar disciples inside the inn temporarily served as inn boys, directing the coachman to park the carriage.
Xuzhou flood, some survivors ran away, leaving empty houses behind.
This inn was also taken over by the Beggar's Sect and used as a gathering point.
According to Xumuke's information, his daughter Chen Ranxin is here.
Xumuke got off the carriage and walked into the inn. He went to the counter and asked a member of the Beggar's Clan inside, "Excuse me, young man, where can I find the person in charge here?"
After listening to Xu Muke's inquiry, the son of the Beggar's Sect politely asked Xu Muke, "Madam, may I ask who you are?"
Xu Muke took out a token from her sleeve to prove her identity and said, "I am a member of the Dengwen Building, and my surname is Xu. I came to Xu Prefecture this time to specifically understand the situation of the Beggar's Sect's reconstruction after the disaster."
After listening to Xu Mukai's words, the young beggar of the Beggar's Sect also stepped out of the counter and called a fellow beggar to temporarily replace him in his work. Then, he led Xu Mukai inside.
只见这名丐帮子弟伸手做请，对着许穆珂说道：“夫人请随我来。”
随后，许穆珂也就跟着这名丐帮子弟，去见这个集结点的负责人了。
Xu Mu Ke followed this beggar's disciple and walked forward for a while, arriving in front of a room. Then, the beggar's disciple knocked on the door of the room and asked inside, "Elder Wei, Lady Xu from Dengwen Tower has arrived. Would you like to see her?" Note: The @ symbol is often used to mark important or notable details in a text.
(End of this chapter)