Chapter 19: Unexpected Encounter
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Shen Qingge and Xiaocui's carriage slowly drove out of the city gate. As they passed by a desolate land on the outskirts of the city, Shen Qingge accidentally saw a ragged beggar lying on the roadside.
The beggar was emaciated, with a wax yellow complexion and dry, cracked lips, indicating that he had been hungry for a long time. He stretched out a hand weakly, as if begging from passersby, but those who passed by turned a blind eye to him, and some even cast disgusted glances at him.
Shen Qingge couldn't help but feel some sympathy when she saw this scene.
Stop! "Shen Qingge said to the driver.
The carriage driver heard Shen Qingge's command and quickly stopped the carriage.
Miss, what's wrong? "Xiao Cui asked.
I saw a beggar on the roadside starving to death, and I want to give him some money, "Shen Qingge said.
Upon hearing this, Xiaocui quickly advised, "Miss, no! These beggars are all scammers who deliberately pretend to be pitiful to seek sympathy. Don't fall for them.
Shen Qingge knew that Xiaocui had good intentions, but she still insisted on getting off the car. She said, "Xiaocui, I know you're doing it for my own good, but we can't generalize. Maybe he's really desperate and will come out begging. Even if we don't give him money, we should give him some food and drink
Xiaocui saw that Shen Qingge had made up her mind, so she didn't say much and followed her out of the carriage.
Shen Qingge walked up to the beggar, took out the few remaining copper coins from his arms, and placed them in the beggar's hand.
Take it, buy some food, "Shen Qingge said softly.
The beggar heard Shen Qingge's voice and slowly opened his eyes. His hazy eyes looked at Shen Qingge, and his lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he still couldn't say it.
Shen Qingge couldn't bear to see the beggar so weak. She turned around and said to Xiaocui, "Xiaocui, do you still have food on you? Give this big brother some.
Miss... "Xiaocui was a little embarrassed. They didn't bring much food with them when they came out today. Just now, someone stole their purse at the market, and now they only have a little dry food left. They should keep it for themselves to eat on the way.
Shen Qingge noticed Xiaocui's concern and said, "It's okay, I'm not hungry yet. You can give the dry food to this big brother first.
Seeing Shen Qingge's persistence, Xiaocui had to take out the only remaining piece of dry food from her bundle and hand it to the beggar.
Thank you, thank you... "The beggar took the dry food and said gratefully.
Shen Qingge smiled and said, "No need to thank you, eat quickly.
The beggar wolfed down the dry food and ate it all in just a few bites.
Shen Qingge saw the beggar finish eating and asked, "Big brother, where do you live? How did you end up in such a state.
The beggar heard Shen Qingge's question and a bitter smile appeared on his face, saying, "Miss, it's a long story
The beggar was about to tell Shen Qingge about his identity when suddenly, a hurried sound of horse hooves came from a distance.
Shen Qingge and Xiaocui looked up and saw a fast horse galloping towards them, with a man in official attire sitting immediately, looking anxious.
Not good, it's from the government! "The beggar's face changed dramatically when he saw the person coming, and he quickly struggled to stand up, trying to hide.
Big brother, what's wrong with you? "Shen Qingge was puzzled by the beggar's intense reaction.
Girl, there's no time to explain, you go quickly! Go quickly! "The beggar said, stumbling and running towards the forest by the roadside.
Before Shen Qingge could react, the official had already arrived in front of them on horseback. He dismounted and shouted sternly at Shen Qingge and Xiaocui, "Who are you? Have you seen a beggar passing by here?
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