Chapter 616 - 610_1
Lin Yue again made arrangements and, after a moment of consideration, directly ordered people to move heavy objects to block the back door. It could be moved after the crisis was resolved, and although it might be troublesome, it would at least provide some peace of mind. Nevertheless, Lin Yue still dispatched quite a few additional people to stand guard. After all, there were servants in the house who were idling away with nothing to do, so even if they took turns, there would still be enough hands.
After this incident, the servants of the household, who became lax due to having nothing to do for days on end, were now all alert and spirited. It turned out that the refugees had schemes in mind and were actually laying in wait outside the door, ready to rush in when the opportunity arose. The ensuing sense of crisis became more intense. Some servants, even if it was not their turn to watch, would still roam around in pairs to inspect the surroundings, to prevent refugees from exploiting any gaps.
However, in light of such events, Zhang Guo’s presence here became even more embarrassing. Since he represented the refugees during the negotiations, everyone already held distrust and suspicion towards him. Now, the looks directed at him were somewhat hostile. If Lin Yue wasn’t there as a deterrent, there were likely some who would have walked up and punched him.
There were some things Zhang Guo could confide in Lin Yue and pledge his loyalty to her, but he couldn’t let everyone know his purpose. After all, with so many people, information could easily leak out. There might be one or two servants with ulterior motives. If the fact that he was already siding with Lin Yue got out, the refugees would not trust him as before and would even resent the Zhao Family along with him, making the situation uncontrollable. However, despite the hostility towards him, once things were resolved, the situation would naturally improve. Being someone of an open nature, Zhang Guo did not dwell on it further.
After resolving the matter, Lin Yue and others still returned to the main hall to continue the discussion. "Madam, it seems that the refugees outside are getting restless. There are some with malicious intentions stirring up trouble among them, so it’s necessary to make a decision sooner rather than later. After all, if the refugees are willing to trust me, it’s because I let them know I could solve this issue. If the outcome is not satisfactory, it might be beyond my power to hold them back."
"Don’t worry, I have already figured out the solution. For this matter, it is best for you to handle it." So many days had passed, and after pondering for so long, Lin Yue had already thought of several solutions. After considering them, she still felt this was the best approach. Initially, she hesitated to send someone out due to finding no suitable candidate, feeling that something was amiss, but with Zhang Guo now pledging loyalty, her previous concerns and anxieties were gone. Lin Yue then shared her plan with Zhang Guo.
Upon hearing Lin Yue’s method, Zhang Guo’s eyes lit up. Indeed, the lady was as her grandfather had described her—not only kind but also very wise. She could manage the household well even in the absence of the male master. "Madam, this is an excellent plan. It really kills several birds with one stone. It not only resolves the current difficulties but also avoids causing too much loss and can even divide the refugees outside. As long as the majority of them are willing, those with ill intentions won’t be able to stir up trouble," Zhang Guo praised.