"We'll talk about it tonight. Today, those who have food at home can eat it first. If there is any extra, help those in need first."

The patriarch was upset and waved his hand, gave some instructions, and ignored it.

The daytime is too short, it would be better to find something to eat instead.

After hearing what the patriarch said, everyone dejectedly picked up their belongings.

We are just starting to run out of food. Even if the houses in the village are searched, it is still better than in Beijing.

What's more, when you set off, there are relatives who come to see you off, and they all have some money or food in their hands.

Ji Dahe and his family knelt on the ground and said nothing.

Ji Dahe's mother died of complications during childbirth, and his grandfather suddenly collapsed while working in the fields last year.

The family spent all their savings but still couldn't save the child, and my grandmother cried until she went blind.

When they were exiled, only the blind grandmother and he and his son were left at home.

My family is so poor that they can barely afford to eat, where would they come from? I’m afraid I’ll get involved with them and won’t be able to get rid of them!

Ji Fengshou and Ji Changchuan, father and son, walked over slowly with things in their arms.

Ji Dahe looked at the two men warily.

He didn't forget that on the day when his house was searched, Ji Fengshou went to his house and his butt hurt for two whole days!

Ji Changchuan looked at him and snorted coldly: "Who wants to cause trouble for you! My sister is very powerful now! One punch can knock you so hard that you don't know where to go."

Ji Dahe stiffened his neck: "Why are you showing off? You're not the one who can fight!"

Ji Changchuan curled his lips, quickly took out something wrapped in cloth from his arms and threw it at him: "My family asked me to give it to you!"

Just give it and leave, quick and easy.

Ji Shilei watched the two of them communicate silently without saying a word.

Ji Fengshou squatted beside him and nudged him with his elbow: "Children's affairs are children's affairs. We adults are adults. If there are difficulties at home, just tell us. Don't be so polite."

After saying that, he took out something from his arms and handed it over: "The child's place is mine, this is what my sister-in-law asked me to give to you."

Ji Shilei took it with shaking hands, and the moment he touched it he felt that the thing in his hand was food.

His mother fumbled aside and said, "Son! Is there someone from the village here?"

Ji Shilei hummed with a nasal sound.

Ji Fengshou saw that he had packed up his things and did not stay. He smiled and said goodbye to the old lady and left.

Ji Dahe was a little confused looking at the cakes and candies in his hands.

He didn't expect that Ji Changying's family would be willing to lend them a hand.

Why?

He used to bully Ji Changying together with other children from other families in the village.

For the first time, a confused look appeared in his eyes: "Dad, did I do something wrong before?"

No one has ever taught him what is right or wrong; he has always done what he wants.

The first time, he was a little overwhelmed.

Ji Shilei looked at his son like this and patted his head woodenly: "It's all in the past."

After a pause, he continued, "Dad hasn't been educated, so I can't preach great truths, but I know that people shouldn't have bad consciences. From now on, we have to respect your Uncle Fengshou and his family, okay?"

The old lady smiled with few teeth: "Your father is right, Dahe, you have to be obedient."

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The Ji family had fried noodles for lunch.

After frying the flour and sesame seeds, you can just rinse them with water and eat them. This is quick and convenient.

Last night, Mrs. Hu made a lot of pancakes with pot stickers to eat during the day.

But when she saw the family of three huddled in the corner just now, Mrs. Hu couldn't help but have someone take the pancakes away.

"Just have some food for lunch, and I'll find a way to get you some good food to replenish your energy in the evening."

Along the way, Mrs. Hu really tried her best to prepare different kinds of food for her family.

Ji Changying quickly finished his meal and watched the officials selling pancakes with smiles on their faces.

After a night, there were even more people buying pancakes at noon today.

Perhaps because they made money, these officials no longer rushed on their journey as if they were in a hurry.

Instead, we gave everyone time to eat and drink enough and replenish their water before setting off again.

Although it is a government road, the road is still bumpy, with potholes and piles of rocks from time to time.

As we were walking, suddenly someone fell to the ground with a thud.

"Dad! Dad!"

Several people immediately fell to the ground and kept shaking the old man.

"Save my dad! Someone save my dad!"

"father--"

A group of people screamed miserably, but no matter how they shook the ground, the people on it did not respond.

The yamen runners came over quickly, and seeing this scene, they bent down and sniffed as if it was normal, then took out the list and made a mark on it.

"Bury it."

This nonchalant tone sent chills down the spines of everyone who saw it.

For a moment, Ji Changying couldn't tell whether the end of the world was better or the ancient times were better, because they were all places where people were eaten.

The lives of ordinary people in ancient times were not as good as we imagine.

First of all, the grain output is not high. If the weather is good, you can work hard all year round and have enough food to eat after paying taxes, which is considered a good condition.

The prerequisite for all this is that there are no corrupt officials and harsh policies.

However, disasters and man-made calamities have never ceased from ancient times to the present day. Whenever there is a slight disturbance, grain production will be reduced, and the whole family will work in vain all year round.

Secondly, in ancient times, the hierarchy was strict and human life was worthless.

For example, right in front of us, when someone died, these officers didn’t even bat an eyelid.

To put it in a smaller context, due to underdeveloped medical technology, a minor cold could easily lead to death.

As for the quality of life? Spiritual pursuit?

Haha, eat first before talking about other things.

The old man dug a hole and buried it on the spot, right next to the official road.

The family didn't even have time to carve a tombstone before they were rushed on the road by the officials.

The whole family's mournful cries accompanied them for the entire afternoon.

This time, in addition to physical torture, there was also mental torture.

At night, we successfully found a place to rest by the river.

The people in Lotus Village were all distracted and glanced at the old patriarch from time to time.

"Let's talk after dinner. I'll talk to Feng Yi and Xiu Ren first."

The patriarch ordered his son to call for help.

As the two few scholars in Lianhua Village, Ji Fengyi and Ji Xiuren both have a certain say.

Although I have lost my fame and fortune now, the knowledge and insights engraved in my mind cannot be taken away.

Ji Changying didn't find any vegetables in the afternoon, so in the evening, they had meat and beans as usual. His brothers took turns collecting firewood, water, and stones.

Mrs. Hu had already set up the pot and was ready to cook with her quick hands.

When Ji Changying saw that there was nothing for her to do, she walked towards the clan leader with steady steps.

She was just curious about what they were talking about.

Before he could get close, Ji Dahe blocked his way.

Ji Changying raised an eyebrow and looked at him: "What? Want to fight?"

Ji Dahe waved his hands awkwardly: "I'm here to apologize to you. It was all my fault before. No children in the tribe wanted to play with me, so I teamed up with those outsiders to bully you, so that they would play with me..."