The two men returned to the side road they took to go up the mountain, searched down for a while, and vaguely heard someone shouting for help.

When I got closer, I saw that it was Wang Pozi and Xiaopang, sitting at the bottom of a steep slope about five meters high.

Mrs. Wang sat slumped on the ground, one hand hanging abnormally, and the other hand hugging her little grandson who had his eyes closed.

The situation seemed a bit serious. Gu Xinran shouted, "Mrs. Wang, how are you?"

To Mrs. Wang, this voice was like the sound of nature. She raised her head and saw that it was Gu Xinran and Xiao Ba. She was surprised and no longer had the sarcasm of the past.

Enduring the pain, he spoke in a hoarse voice: "Ran girl, it's great to see you. We accidentally fell down when we were running away. I can't move one hand, and my good boy fainted.

Find a way to get us up there quickly, and ask Doctor Guo to come and take a look."

Seeing them like this, Gu Xinran didn't dare to move without permission, for fear of causing secondary injuries.

"I'll call Doctor Guo over first to examine you, and then I'll find a way to transport you up."

Mrs. Wang choked up and nodded, her eyes filled with gratitude.

This place was not far from where they were resting, so Xiao Ba stayed to accompany the two of them, while Gu Xinran quickly walked back to the resting point.

After arriving, he shouted to Boss Wang, "I found your mother and nephew. They are not in good condition. Quickly call Doctor Guo, bring the rope and follow me."

Everyone was happy. Even if they didn't like their personalities, they still had respect for life.

Uncle Wang and the three brothers of the Wang family expressed their gratitude one after another. The villagers sighed that the Gu family was so powerful, and it seemed that there was nothing they couldn’t do!

Not long after, more than a dozen people arrived at the scene of the incident, and no one cared about Xinran anymore.

Doctor Guo diagnosed that Wang Po's arm was dislocated and put it back in place with two clicks. It was not a serious problem.

The trouble is Wang Xiaopang. He has a big swelling on his head and has been unconscious.

After returning to the temporary resting place, Doctor Guo gave him acupuncture and prescribed medicine, saying that he should be able to wake up, but he should be mentally prepared for possible sequelae.

Gu Xinran told everyone what he heard on the way, and the alarm was lifted, so he felt relieved.

Seeing that it was getting late, we prepared to set up camp on the spot.

When Brother Gu led his men to patrol the surrounding area, they discovered a hidden cave nearby.

The guard team went in to investigate first and found nothing unusual.

This cave is small from the outside, but it is surprisingly spacious once you get inside. Even if all the villagers and livestock fit inside, it wouldn't be crowded.

Everyone decided to spend the night here and happily moved into the cave.

This cave extends further inward, and there is even wind flowing. There should be an exit at the other end. It is a really good place to stay. I am lucky.

After cleaning up a bit, everyone settled down. Thinking about what happened today, they were still frightened and sad.

Grandpa Gu was no exception. He was hunched over, looking depressed. "Ran Ran, can we reach Yunzhou safely?"

Grandma and Mother Gu also saw the tragic scene of refugees falling to the ground. Their eyes were red and they said, "If we are not allowed to pass through every city along the way, how long will it take to get through?"

Gu Xinran couldn't bear to see them sad, so she smiled and advised, "Actually, walking on the mountain road is not bad. You can hunt, and there might be mountain springs.

We have a lot of animals at home, so we don’t have to worry about not being able to walk. We also have Xiaoba, the other two, my elder brother, and I to protect us, so the deep mountains are not scary at all.”

Xiaomei and Xiaolan nodded quickly.

Xiao Ba patted his chest and said proudly, "Safety is our responsibility! Meat is also included. You can order any kind of game you want."

Brother Gu also consoled her, "Don't worry, Grandpa and Grandma. The riot at the city gate was just an isolated incident. We will definitely be able to successfully reach Yunzhou."

The Zhao brothers and sisters also expressed their determination to work hard and take good care of everyone.

Xuanxuan saw a lot of suffering on the way to escape famine and gradually became sensible. He held his grandfather's hand and comforted him silently.

Little Tingting is a small person with a big heart. She is having a great time playing with Yuanyuan from Master Qiu's family. The hardships of life have nothing to do with her for the time being.

After everyone's consolation, the three elders finally felt better.

Everyone was busy collecting firewood, cutting grass and cooking.

The thick smell of fireworks blew away the haze, and the delicious dinner brought joy.

When everyone was almost done eating, they heard the sound of animals moving around outside the cave, and someone shouted in surprise:

"Look! There's a cave ahead, and there are people there. I hear some noise."

Then, someone knocked on the cave wall and politely asked, "Hello everyone, we are the teachers and their families from Hongzhi Academy in Chengzhou Prefecture. Can we squeeze into the cave with you?"

Such a familiar voice, it’s from Hongzhi Academy, who else could it be but Mr. Fan!

The Gu family and Village Chief Li came out of the cave together.

Looking up, I saw more than a hundred people, big and small, young and old, and quite a few donkeys and horses.

The person standing in front was Mr. Fan. He was very enthusiastic when meeting an acquaintance, especially after he had suffered a disaster.

Xuanxuan walked up to Mr. Fan and bowed obediently, "Hello, Mr. Fan!"

Grandpa Gu held Mr. Fan's hand and said excitedly, "It's great that we can meet safely!"

Gu Xinran also greeted him happily, thinking to herself, Xuanxuan finally has a teacher again.

Mr. Fan was naturally smiling and responded to them one by one.

Then he brought out an elderly scholar in his sixties and solemnly introduced him: "This is the principal of our Hongzhi Academy, the great scholar Li, who won the top three honors in the imperial examinations."

Gu Xinran was extremely surprised. She never expected to meet such a great person in such a shabby cave. He was the top scorer in the provincial, metropolitan and palace examinations. He was a very powerful figure.

She looked at him carefully and saw that he was wearing a simple cotton robe, his hair and beard were all white, his face was solemn and upright, his bright eyes were filled with wisdom, and he exuded an elegant temperament.

It was obvious that he was a very learned person. Gu Xinran secretly decided that she had to create an opportunity for him to see Xuanxuan's excellence, and it would be best if he could become his disciple.

If he can do this, with Xuanxuan's intelligence and talent, he will definitely be able to succeed.

Village chief Li was shocked by the three winners and was stunned for a long time before he humbly invited them into the cave.

When the villagers of Qingshan learned the identity of this group of people, they all showed respect.

He took the initiative to put his things in order to leave more space for them.

Gu Xinran invited Mr. Fan and Li Daru to come to his house and sit down by the campfire to warm up first.

He personally brewed tea with spiritual spring water for them, and took out snacks such as mung bean cakes and walnut cakes from the space so that they could fill their stomachs first.

It was almost dark, and the two were really hungry and cold, so they didn't hesitate to be polite, especially since the aroma of tea was so strong.

The two of them ate their cakes and drank their tea happily.

Li Daru swallowed the last sip of tea and praised: "Good tea! Good water! It refreshes the mind and relieves depression."

Mr. Fan also praised it highly.

Gu Xinran poured them another cup and replied obediently: "This tea and water are both secret recipes. They can replenish essence and qi, and soothe the liver and kidneys."

Both of their eyes lit up. What a great thing! They decided to visit more often and have a few more drinks.