By the end of February, heavy rains fell in Jiangnan. By March, the riverbanks collapsed under the pressure, and the refugees held out until April without the court providing relief. Unable to endure further, they fled with their families.
Some refugees near Southern Yi fled there, while others headed toward the Capital and northern Prefecture Cities.
Xiao Yuan and Anning were almost entirely occupied with settling these refugees for about a month.
It was during this time that Mei Zhiyuan arrived.
Currently, Mei Zhiyuan assists Xiao Yuan in managing schools across various regions, and he has taken on several apprentices to teach.
The Mei Family has always managed academies; this is Mei Zhiyuan's old profession, and he handles it adeptly.
With him, the matters concerning the school have been greatly simplified.
Meanwhile, Mei Boqing is helping to construct the Book Collection Tower.
