The turbid floodwater submerged the rooftops of civilian homes, and the miasma of water clouds was endless. On the waves floated a wooden basin cradling an infant, its feeble cries suggesting it could capsize at any moment. Trees were adorned with dark green fish and shrimp. The sight of vividly colored human and animal corpses floating bloated was hair-raising. With a pop, an overstuffed corpse burst, its rank pus spilling everywhere.
Sitting dumbfounded on the deck of a large boat, the Dinghai County Magistrate stared at the vast expanse before him, eventually plopping down, large beads of sweat dripping from his nose.
"Quickly, quickly report to the court, quickly, quickly report to the court..."
He muttered to himself.
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"Steward Qian, we have urgent matters and must see Mr. Tianfang, you must grant us access."
