Ma Wencai tugged at the back of Liu Dani's collar and dragged her into the kitchen.

Xu Jinhuan watched the two figures walk away, then turned to Xie Datou and gave him instructions.

"Big Head, we have quite a few people who need to eat. Send two people who can cook to help, and also have someone tidy up the various rooms and gather all the usable items together."

As for those people, after you finish cleaning the rooms, lock them in their respective rooms and interrogate them after I'm done with my work.

I took the others to that big house to take shelter from the rain first.

This was done to send someone to the kitchen, partly to help, and partly to prevent anyone from poisoning the food.

Although Ma Wencai seems quite obedient at the moment, doing whatever he's asked, you can't judge a book by its cover, and who knows if he might suddenly turn against you?

Thinking of this, Xu Jinhuan suddenly glanced at Li Xiaoxiao, who was being led by Li Yichang. How could she have forgotten about this cheat device?

Xu Jinhuan said to the exiles behind him, "Everyone, follow me to that big house to take shelter from the rain. After the constables finish packing, we'll assign rooms."

Oh, by the way, everyone, after dinner, please gather in the main room around 7 PM (戌时). I have something to say there.

A sudden commotion arose in the crowd. People exchanged glances and whispered amongst themselves, all wondering if Miss Xu was about to settle scores for what happened on the way up the mountain.

Xu Jinhuan didn't care what they thought. She walked straight to Li Xiaoxiao and said gently, "Xiaoxiao, come on, let's go inside and take shelter from the rain."

As Xu Jinhuan reached out to Li Xiaoxiao, he felt that he was smiling just like the wolf in sheep's clothing, trying to trick Little Red Riding Hood.

Little Red Riding Hood immediately smiled and answered when she heard the wolf grandmother's call.

After touching Xu Jinhuan's hand, he followed her into the house step by step.

The pitiful eldest brother, Li Yichang, opened his mouth but couldn't say anything, and helplessly lowered his outstretched hand that he had intended to dissuade.

"Brother, aren't you coming in? The rain outside is getting heavier."

Li Xiaoxiao walked to the door of the house, suddenly turned around, stared outside with empty eyes, and spoke with a tone of doubt.

Li Yichang instantly felt fully recharged and replied with a beaming smile, "Come in, big brother's coming right away!"

As soon as Li Yichang entered the room, he saw Xu Jinhuan pulling his younger sister and talking to her. The little girl was nodding obediently, looking even more well-behaved than when she was in front of him!