Chapitre 2179: The Arrival Of The Governor

The man finally forgave her. He then threw a handkerchief at her and demanded, "Lousy woman, you'd better clean up your face. What a disgusting look!"

Gu Xijiu could not contain her anger. Her fingers clenched in frustration, and she was ready to confront the rude man.

The woman beside Gu Xijiu quickly stopped her and warned, "Lady, stay out of trouble. These bosses are the men of the governor. If you get yourself involved in things that you should not be involved, you will be sent out of the city."

Death was the only outcome if anyone was sent out of the city. Therefore, the people here chose to endure hardship even in the worst conditions.

Gu Xijiu took another look at life in the city; there were blacksmiths forging irons tirelessly. In the small building next to the workshops, some were busy weaving them. These workers dressed in the simplest way. They worked hard with their heads down while focusing completely on their work.