Miao didn't care about anything else. She hurried to lock the door, moved the table from the main room and placed it behind the door. Then she turned around and looked at all the people in their yard.

Because Qing'er was giving birth, except for the old doctor invited from the county town who was a man, only one of the remaining five midwives was a husband, and the others were all women. Miao Hexiang and Lian Ou were by her side, along with the little maid Xi Que, and the little boy Haitang, both of whom were not yet adults.

However, when Shen Qing lived in the county town, he taught them some skills. Later, Miao Yu was asked to help find a martial artist to teach the boys in the yard, and the boys and girls would also learn when they had time. Now Haitang is much taller than when Shen Qing first bought her, and she has a thin layer of muscle on her body, and looks very strong.

Without Miao's instructions, Haitang had already found a hemp rope and tied up Wei the matchmaker tightly and threw her on the ground. She looked up at Miao and said, "Madam, do you have any other instructions?"

The only useful animal in this yard is Haitang, and there are also two dogs. Miao was panicking and confused. Someone had pushed the door behind her several times - it didn't open, so the man kicked it instead. However, this courtyard was built at the foot of the mountain. At the beginning, the hunter Liu and his family were afraid that wild beasts would come down the mountain and cause harm, so the gate was made of particularly strong and good wood. Miao also moved a table to prop up the back of the gate, and it shook a few times but could not be kicked open.

The person outside seemed to curse quietly, then banged on the door loudly: "Open the door!"

The voice sounded familiar, and Miao could tell it was Shen Zhigao's voice.

...Damn Shen Zhigao! Even if the relationship was severed, at least Shen Qing had half of his blood. Even a tiger would not eat its own cubs. Even Shen Zhiwei, whom Miao hated the most, would kill his nephew to protect his own child.

Shen Zhigao is still a human being!

Despite her extreme anger and grief, Miao gradually calmed down. Haitang and Miao Hexiang were both looking at her. Qing'er was groaning softly in the room, and he was having a close call with death. She is the only one who can make decisions in this room. If she panics and falls down, her Qing Ge'er will have no hope!

Miao gritted her teeth, her brain working rapidly, and ordered Haitang and Xique: "You two, move all the heavy objects in our house and pile them behind the door. Hexiang, go boil some water, and make a bowl of brown sugar and eggs for Qing'er, so that he can have the strength to give birth. The rest of you," she pointed at the remaining four midwives and the old doctor who were panicking and kept looking at the door, "go to the house to watch over Qing'er, I'm outside! If anything happens to Qing'er, everyone in this yard will die together!"

After hearing this, several people trembled all over. They didn't know what was going on. Why was the yard suddenly under siege, and why did a traitor, Wei the Matchmaker, appear in the room?

No one knew who the people banging on the door were, and no one knew what they would do after they broke down the door. Master Shen is so smart. If he had hurriedly given birth to the child and made a decision, there might have been room for maneuver. If something happened to Master Shen, who knows what those people who broke in would do to the witnesses, and whether they would kill them to silence them!

Everyone in the yard responded immediately and acted according to Miao's instructions. The two dogs also noticed something was wrong. They stood in the yard with serious expressions, staring at the gate without barking a word. It seemed as if they were just waiting for the moment when the bad guys broke in so that they could pounce on them and bite them fiercely!

Miao took a few deep breaths and forced herself to suppress her pounding heart. He then pulled Lianou over and whispered, "Normally you shouldn't let an unmarried boy into the delivery room... but there really is no one else available right now. Please help me keep an eye on those midwives and make sure no one betrays you. If Qingge has anything to say, please let him know!"

Lian Ou quickly agreed and ran into the delivery room. Outside the yard, Shen Zhigao knocked on the door for a long time but no one responded. He couldn't open it, so he couldn't help but curse: "Miao Chunlei, you bitch, I told you to open the door but you didn't! Just wait, I'm going to beat you to death!"

Miao - Miao Chunlei's body couldn't help but tremble a few times. Shen Zhigao used to beat her often before Shen Qing grew up. When she heard this, her body couldn't help but recall those painful days, as if her arms and back were aching.

She gritted her teeth tightly and felt the taste of blood in her mouth: she was not afraid! She shouldn't be afraid! They had divorced a long time ago, why did Shen Zhigao hit her! On the contrary, now that she has registered as a female household, she is the owner of the yard and the householder of this family. If Shen Zhigao insists on breaking into her home, she should teach Shen Zhigao a lesson!

She squatted down and slapped Wei the matchmaker hard several times. It was the first time for Miao Chunlei to hit someone, and her hands were shaking, but she used all her strength to knock Wei Matchmaker's teeth loose, and a line of blood flowed from the corner of her mouth: "Tell me, what plans did Shen Zhigao and Zhao Youwei have for you? What did they ask you to do? What did you do just now?"

Miao Chunlei looked scary at the moment. People who are usually cowardly, honest and good-tempered become even more terrifying when they become ruthless. As the old saying goes, even a rabbit bites when it is angry. Miao Chunlei's appearance made Wei the matchmaker no longer dare to hide the truth - she herself was not a person with a good psychological quality.

"Wow, I'll tell you, I'll tell you! They forced me to do it!" Matchmaker Wei's face swelled up rapidly, like a pig's head, and her words became a little slurred.

She really didn't want to harm Shen Qing! Although, although her sons were a little restless because of the division of the Lian family, the unrest at home made her feel a little resentful. Also, because of the incident with the Wang family in Xiaoji Village, she always felt awkward in front of Qing Ge'er. But she is timid. Even if she had the courage, she would not dare to harm others because of such a small matter!

But Zhao Youwei found her and forced her to tamper with the delivery. Matchmaker Wei refused at first, so Zhao Youwei sneered, "You don't really think that my good-for-nothing brother who is ridden by his wife and my sister-in-law who is successful can compete with me, do you?"

Matchmaker Wei was stunned.

Zhao Youwei reported several names, all of whom were young and strong men who were in a bad situation after the recent separation of the family, such as Wang Liuzi. There were also some elderly villagers who were already very dissatisfied with Wu Guixiang's management of village affairs. In the end, they mentioned Shen Zhigao's name: "So many people support me to be the village chief. Whether you help or not, Shen Qing is messing around outside and getting pregnant before marriage. He has ruined the reputation of our Lantang Village. He can't live. At that time, it will be natural for his father to clean up the mess himself! Letting you take action is to give you a chance to make meritorious service, and it is also a way to make a quick decision and reduce the number of injuries. If you don't listen to me, when I become the village chief, your family will wait for me!"

He didn't say what he was going to do, but Matchmaker Wei felt nervous. They grew up in the same village, so she knew a little about Zhao Youwei's personality. He was nothing like his older brother Zhao Youdang! He is capable and resourceful, but also cruel and petty! If she doesn't listen, Zhao Youwei can really do something!

Finally, Matchmaker Wei was forced to agree. Rather than saying that she was a little dissatisfied with Shen Qing, it was more accurate to say that she was certain that in this "coup" in Lantang Village, Zhao Youdang would definitely lose and Zhao Youwei would definitely win. She was afraid that Zhao Youwei would really bully her family after becoming the village chief, so she had no choice but to obey his orders against her conscience.

All of them who work as midwives have some skills with their hands. The five midwives in this room all have small hands and soft hand bones, but they are still strong! In case of mild fetal malposition, an experienced midwife can adjust the fetal position by pushing the belly and inserting her hand into the birth canal.

Since the abnormal fetal position can be adjusted, the originally correct fetal position can also be pushed crooked.

Because they were from the same village, among these midwives, Wei the matchmaker and the husband had the highest status. One is from the same village as the host and they are close. He is also a boy, and he has more experience in delivering boys than these women. So Matchmaker Wei could always stand in a good position closer to Shen Qing. When the other midwives were talking, she would secretly push Shen Qing's belly when no one was paying attention.

Shen Qing didn't understand these things and didn't take them seriously at first, thinking that this was a normal part of a midwife's delivery. Even though he felt some pain from Matchmaker Wei's pushing, isn't it normal to feel pain during childbirth? I just had to endure it.

But when the midwife turned around, Matchmaker Wei retracted her hand as if she was scalded, which aroused Shen Qing's suspicion.

Seeing Shen Qing staring at her, Matchmaker Wei was so scared that she wanted to run away. Such an abnormal look made Shen Qing grab her hand, and before he could ask any questions, Wei the matchmaker was already scared and crying.

Miao Chunlei's face became more and more ugly. As Matchmaker Wei continued to speak, Shen Qing's moans in the room became louder and louder, as if to confirm her words.

Malposition of the fetus... Ha, Miao Chunlei herself fell down and the fetus was in a malpositioned position. Even the midwife’s methods couldn’t save it. In the end, the baby in her belly died. She almost died too, and her body was injured so that she could no longer have children!

"You are a woman, you have given birth, how could you do such a thing!" Miao Chunlei was like a madman, and she rushed over and beat Wei the matchmaker all over the face. Matchmaker Wei felt bitter in her heart, but she dared not say a word. She could only lock her head to avoid Miao Chunlei's fist.

But she remembered what Zhao Youwei said at her house that day, which was also the words that finally moved her to think that Shen Qing and Zhao Youdang could not win: "A brother is a brother. Even though he looks no different from a man and has a little meat on his lower body, why are men noble in this world, but brothers are more despicable than women?"

The word "lowly" made Matchmaker Wei feel a little uncomfortable. But Zhao Youwei didn't care about her feelings at all. In his heart, women and men were lowly and cheap things! "If Shen Qing really wanted to make a career and never get married or have children, I would admire him and I couldn't do anything about it. But he insisted on having children and wanted to stir up trouble in the village... Ha, he didn't even think about why there has never been a boy, and no woman can be a village chief, an official, or an emperor even though boys look the same as men?!"

Zhao Youwei touched his lame leg. It was only after he became lame and could no longer be the village chief that he realized this truth through the suffering he endured day and night.

Because whether it is as small as a family or a village or as large as a county, a provincial capital, or a country, the people in power must be healthy and live long, so that the family and the regime can be stable.

Including the imperial court's selection of talents: many scholars complained that the conditions in the Imperial Academy were too poor. After taking the exam for a few days, a lot of them fell ill when they came out. Some even died halfway through the exam, or died of illness before the results were announced. Why were they so cruel to these scholars?

Because physical fitness is also a part of the assessment! After much difficulty, he passed the exam and became an official, but his health was poor and he died on the way to the post, or he died of acclimatization just after arriving at the post. This delayed the affairs of the court!

The same goes for letting women and boys be in power! He had only been in power for a few years, and all kinds of policies and family plans had just been started and implemented. One of his children had difficulty in childbirth and died - hahahahahahaha, isn't this Shen Qing's situation now?

Zhao Youwei laughed so hard that tears came out of his eyes. He touched his lame leg and asked Matchmaker Wei with two drops of tears in the corners of his eyes: "Then who do you think this family business should be passed on to? Pass it on to the newborn baby? We don't know how old the baby will live without Am! Pass it on to his sisters? Just like him, they got pregnant, gave birth, and died within two years of taking power - hahahahahahahaha!"

"There is always a risk of changing the person in power, and it won't last long. Brothers and women should be honest and obedient. Giving birth to healthy, smart and long-lived children is the only use of their existence. How can you still dream of being in power yourself!"

"God doesn't stand on the side of women and boys!"

Matchmaker Wei was shocked when she heard this, but she also felt that it made some sense. At the beginning, Zhao Youwei was smarter and more capable than Zhao Youdang, but just because he had a lame leg and was injured, he didn't become the village chief... Qingge'er is a boy after all. Even if he didn't do it himself, he would have to give birth and have to recuperate. By the time Zhao Youwei and his men rushed in to kill, Qingge'er would not have the strength to fight back, and would have to die anyway!

It would be better to do it herself, at least she could get a good deal from Zhao Youwei... Now being punched by Miao Chunlei and questioned like this, Matchmaker Wei felt bitter and at the same time inferior about her identity as a woman: Why do they have to give birth to children? Why is God so unfair to them, forcing them to go through the gates of hell... Don't blame her, if you have to blame someone, you can only blame Shen Qing for being a boy! If he were a boy, he wouldn't have to endure this hardship. He could overthrow Zhao Youdang and Zhao Youwei together and become the village chief himself!

She had no choice, she just wanted to live an easier life, why was it so difficult?

But she didn't expect it. If there were no people like Zhao Youwei in the world, women and boys would not be in danger even if they gave birth, even if they were in confinement after childbirth, even if they were temporarily unable to move! It is clearly the evil people who do evil, but they want to regard the great event of childbirth as evidence that women and men are inferior!

After beating her for a while, Miao Chunlei kicked her into the corner and left her alone. She wanted to save her strength as she still had to protect Qingger. Outside, Shen Zhigao and Zhao Youwei were banging on the door with something unknown to them. Even though Haitang and Xi Que piled a lot of things at the door, the door frame was almost knocked off.

They are about to kill us.

Miao Chunlei hardened her heart and rushed into the delivery room. Shen Qingren was still conscious, and his whole body looked like he had been fished out of the water, with all his hair wet and stuck to his face. Two midwives surrounded him and gently pushed his belly. One was busy underneath, while the other taught Shen Qing in his ear how to inhale and exhale. Seeing Miao Chunlei coming in, they all felt a little embarrassed, blaming themselves for not watching Matchmaker Wei take action just now: "The fetus is in a crooked position right now... I wanted to push it straight to test my skills, but she pushed it a few times and it became a mess... The doctor didn't get better after acupuncture, so he's going to boil some medicine now..."

Miao Chunlei's tears fell down. Seeing Shen Qing suffer like this was like having her heart cut out! But he still managed to wipe his face and said, "You guys go out for a while, come in when I call you...it will be quick."

Several people quickly stood up, muttering in their hearts, is this because Miao Chunlei is afraid that Shen Qing is not going to make it, and is there something else she wants to say that they cannot hear? No one dared to ask and hurriedly walked out with their heads down.

Miao Chunlei held Shen Qing's hand. Shen Qing's condition was not as bad as she thought, it just looked scary. He has always been physically strong and now he still has some energy left to joke. But giving birth was really painful, even more painful than being wounded by the wild boar. It felt as if the wild boars and wolves he had killed were coming together to seek revenge on him and were biting him below the waist. Seeing that everyone had gone out, he took a bowl of spiritual spring water from the space and gulped it down.

After drinking the spiritual spring water, Shen Qing seemed to have some strength immediately, and he could even joke with Miao Chunlei: "Mom came at the right time. With all of them here, I couldn't find a chance to make up for it."

Miao Chunlei forced out a smile that was uglier than crying. Now she could only hope for the efficacy of this spiritual spring water: "Then drink more quickly."

Shen Qing nodded, took out another bowl, soaked some ginseng slices in water, and pressed another slice under his tongue. Fortunately, he was well prepared. As long as he could hold on, he would be able to give birth slowly... Seeing that he was better, Miao Chunlei quickly told him about Zhao Youwei's plan that she had learned from Wei the matchmaker, and then asked, "What was that thing you killed the wild boar and wolf with before? Give me some."

Although Miao Chunlei had never touched a gun, no one cared about that at this moment. Shen Qing took out two pistols with easy operation and low recoil from the space, and quickly taught Miao Chunlei how to use them. He also took out a few long knives and swords and gave them to her: "Don't use guns unless it is absolutely necessary. Give these swords to Haitang and the others. Ou Ge'er just told me that he has asked Lian Shi to go to Shiqu Village to call for help. We just need to buy time to get through..."

Hearing that Lian Shi had already gone to call for help, Miao Chunlei felt a little relieved. She put the two guns in her arms, called the midwives in, and she herself left the delivery room carrying a bunch of swords.

Shen Qing was surrounded by a group of midwives again. He touched his belly, and the baby seemed to be moving underneath, struggling hard for hope of survival. This is his and Song Kaiji's child, the child of him and his beloved... Shen Qing's attention was focused on his belly, but he didn't notice that the space pendant on his chest was slightly hot. The area of ​​the spiritual spring in the space shrank, but a white light that was invisible to others penetrated into Shen Qing's body.

The sword with the handle is about 1.23 meters long, made of fine steel and not very heavy. When Shen Zhigao and his companions finally broke down the gate, they saw Miao Chunlei, Miao Hexiang, Haitang, and Xi Que standing in the yard, each holding a handful of things.

Before he could say anything, two dogs jumped out from nowhere, ran towards the person in the lead, pounced on him and started biting him!

Zhao Youwei dodged and hid behind Wang Liuzi, and the two dogs bit Wang Liuzi and Shen Zhigao on the legs. The two dogs screamed immediately. The mother of the two dogs was the most powerful hunting dog in Li Yanzi's hometown. The two dogs were no less powerful and had amazing bite force. After a few crackling sounds of bones breaking, the two dogs stopped fighting and stood in front of Miao Chunlei, making threatening sounds in their throats.

The mission failed and two people were injured by the dog. The group of people who had rushed in aggressively before suddenly stopped and retreated together, fearing that if they stood too close to the front, they would be the next to be targeted by the dog.

Shen Zhigao rolled on the ground in pain, hugging his legs and yelling at Miao Chunlei: "You bitch! Shen Qing, you little bitch, I am his biological father, he is so disobedient and unfilial that he dared to let the dog hurt me!"

"What's the matter with Brother Guan Qing?" Miao Chunlei sneered. Seeing Shen Zhigao's miserable condition, she felt so happy! In the past, it was Shen Zhigao who beat her, but now there will be a day when she is the knife and Shen Zhigao is the fish. "This is my home. We have already divorced. The child belongs to me! We have no relationship at all. If there is any relationship, it is just hatred. I was the one who let the dog bite you." Miao Chunlei's eyes darkened, and she rushed forward and waved the knife: "Now I will cut you, and I will also be the one!"

He raised his hand and stabbed the knife directly into the leg of Shen Zhigao that was not bitten by the dog. A few drops of blood splashed on Miao Chunlei's face, and even Miao Hexiang who was standing beside her was stunned. Is this still the sister she grew up with? But Miao Hexiang quickly came to her senses and, imitating Miao Chunlei's actions, slashed Wang Liuzi's good leg with a knife.

Screams rang out one after another, and the morale of the people following Zhao Youwei became even lower. Zhao Youwei's face became more and more vicious. He didn't expect that when they met, he would suffer losses at the hands of the two women he despised the most, and lost two people. Especially since it was aimed at the legs, this made Zhao Youwei feel even more irritated. He raised his voice and said, "I don't know how a little boy named Shen Qing fooled around with someone outside and got pregnant before getting married. He is so shameless and has ruined the atmosphere of our Lantang Village! According to the village rules, he should be drowned in the pond. All of you who protected him should be punished with him and die together!!"

He thought that after saying this, Miao Hexiang and Lian Ou would at least hesitate and retreat, but who knew that they were like deaf, as if they didn't hear his words at all. Zhao Youwei's face became even uglier, and he ordered the people behind him: "Catch these ignorant women and men and throw them into the pond! As long as you can get the things in the house, they are yours!"

The people following him were all at odds with Shen Qing, and with a huge reward in hand, their eyes lit up when they heard this. Shen Qing’s family is so rich! Several people were so excited that they were ready to move, but Shen Zhigao and Wang Liuzi were still lying on the ground wailing in pain, and the two big dogs in front of Miao Chunlei were staring at them viciously. A group of people greeted each other, but no one dared to be the first to take a step.

Behind him, a female voice rose: "No matter what the village rules are, it is not your turn to enforce them! Who do you think you are!" It was Wu Guixiang who arrived with a group of people, and Zhao Youdang followed behind. Among this group of people, most are women and young men, those who work in the workshops are here, and the others are those who have divided the family property.

They relied on working in Shen Qing's workshop to dare to separate. If Shen Qing died and the workshop was taken away by Shen Zhigao and Zhao Youwei, why would they still use people like them who were on good terms with Shen Qing! At first it was Wang Liuzi's aunt, then the old Chen family at the east end of the village, Aunt Yan... a motley group of people, even if not for Shen Qing, for their own sake, they could not let Zhao Youwei become the village chief!

However, compared to Zhao Youwei, who was followed by young men and middle-aged and elderly men, Wu Guixiang was followed by women and young men, with at most a few men's family members. When they met Zhao Youwei's gaze, they all lowered their heads, as if they were traitors to the men.

Zhao Youwei was unhappy. He originally wanted to take Shen Qing by surprise, rush into his house and capture him - he also made double insurance. As long as Wei the matchmaker took action, even if Shen Qing could be beaten by a wolf or killed by a wild boar, he would be guaranteed to have no ability to fight back. As long as he catches Shen Qing, Wu Guixiang will have to be cautious. Once Shen Qing is imprisoned and Shen Zhigao inherits the workshop, Wu Guixiang will have no one to rely on. He controlled the workshop, which meant he controlled the hearts of the villagers. How could he be afraid of not being able to compete with Zhao Youdang?

But now Miao Chunlei and the others are obviously on guard, and no one knows how the news leaked! It took an unknown amount of time just to break down the door, and Wu Guixiang had already heard the news. Miao Chunlei was so angry that she let the dogs bite people, but before she caught Shen Qing, Wu Guixiang and others had already arrived.

When the two sides faced off, Zhao Youwei stared at Zhao Youdang and sneered. This is his brother. Even at this point, he still hides behind a woman and even lets her do the talking. Couldn't he just stand up and fight back? How could his father be so blind to give the position of village chief to such a wimp!

"If it's not my turn, how could it be your turn?" Zhao Youwei snorted coldly: "The position of village chief was passed down by my father. My brother is incompetent and everyone supports me, so I should be the one to take the position. It's not your turn as an outsider to interfere in our brothers' affairs!" He took two steps towards Wu Guixiang, his leg limping badly: "I haven't settled accounts with you yet. If it weren't for your brother from your mother's family who harmed me, how could he have become the village chief!"

Zhao Youdang's face turned pale, and Wu Guixiang was so angry that her chest heaved. When Zhao Youwei got into trouble, her brothers from her mother's side just happened to be helping her chop some firewood in the mountains, not far away. Zhao Youwei had always believed that it was her mother's family's fault, but in fact it was just a coincidence! But she was too lazy to talk nonsense with Zhao Youwei, and looked at the knife in Miao Chunlei's hand: "Do you still have that knife? Give me one!"

The fight started in front of the courtyard at the foot of the mountain. Soon Miao Xing and Miao Wang also hurried over from Shiqu Village, and Lian Rong finally arrived in Anping County.

She had been to the county town with Miao Hexiang and others before, but this was the first time she went into the city alone. He couldn't care less at this moment. After getting the news from Li Jiaofeng, he ran to the county town without stopping for a moment. How many times on the road did I feel dizzy and breathless, and the cold wind blew into my mouth, causing pain in my lungs and ribs!

Fortunately, I met an acquaintance when I passed by Miaoqian Village. The bald monk in grey robes was pulling a mule cart. Seeing that she was alone and running like a dead dog, he asked curiously, "Where are you going? Why are you in such a hurry?" He looked behind Lian Rong and asked, "Why are you alone? Where is your second brother?"

Lian Rong took a look and realized that this was the monk who saved Lian Ou. She and Lian Ou sold things at the market in Miaoqian Village and had to pay stall fees to the monk. They became familiar with each other as he came so often, and since he had saved Lian Ou before, they had some unusual feelings for him. At this moment, he grabbed the monk's mule cart and said, "Take me to the county town and the county government quickly! Please, my brother is about to be harmed, I need to find help!"

After hearing this, the monk simply unloaded the cart tied to the back of the mule, carried Lian Rong in his arms, and rode the mule to the county town. His car has no cabin, only a bare board, which is usually used to transport goods. Now in Miaoqian Village, all of it is his territory, and he can just call on anyone to help him watch over it.

While running, the monk asked, "Which of your brothers is going to be harmed? It won't be another..."

Lian Rong was stunned for a moment before she realized that the monk probably thought Lian Ou had been murdered again. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and shook his head, "He's not my biological brother, but my cousin's brother."

The monk hummed softly.

Riding a mule is much faster than running on foot. They soon arrived at the Anping County Government Office. She didn't know where Lin Ning lived, so she hardened her heart and rushed straight into the main entrance of the government office.

"Hey, kid, can you just mess around in the government office?" The gatekeeper pushed Lian Rong away with a stick. Lian Rong held one end of the stick and begged, "Please let me in. I want to find the county magistrate's brother Ning, or Miao Yu or Tieshan! I know the county magistrate and his family live in there!"

If she had just said she was looking for the county magistrate or the county magistrate's brother, the bailiff would not have taken it seriously. But she gave the names of Miao Yu and Tie Shan so accurately that the two gatekeepers hesitated. After thinking for a while, he said, "Miao Yu and Tieshan are out with the adults for inspection. If you want to find the county magistrate's son, you can't go in through the main gate. Go out and turn right and then right again, and find him in the back hall." He stared at Lian Rong and looked her up and down, "But I'm not sure whether the county magistrate's son is willing to see you."

"He will definitely see me!" Lian Rong said this and ran. She was lucky as she only turned right once. She saw from afar Lin Ning, Lin Zaoer, the Jie brothers and sisters, and several maids and boys from Shen Qing's mansion, talking and laughing as they walked towards this side.

Lian Rong had endured it all the way, but when she saw Lin Ning, she suddenly burst into tears and rushed over to him: "Ning'er, please save Qing Ge! We in the village want to drown Qing Ge in the pond!"