Leaving the Tea House, Ah Jiu's group headed towards Gu County. On the way, they passed through two villages, both showing signs of being ravaged by the heavy snow. Some villagers were busy repairing, wearing clothes full of patches.
The guards inquired, and there was nothing but resounding grievances—cursing Heaven, the emperor, the high officials, and some even cursing Prefect He, though a few believed he was wronged.
Upon entering Gu County and settling down at the inn, after washing up, Ah Jiu listened to the reports from Yuan Ye and others, detailing organized information.
