Chapter 196: Too many people, then chaos
Gu Xiaoxi looked at everyone and expressed their opinions: "If we are united like this, it's fine. If we are not united, I guess even without the outsiders coming in to steal, the house will be in chaos.
This is also the reason why I thought of this idea yesterday but didn’t dare to say it out loud.
It’s fine for the older generation to say this, but for younger generations like us, if nothing goes wrong, it’s fine. If something does go wrong, some people will definitely blame us.”
Gu An found that Xiaoxi was much more steady in doing things than many women. After listening to him, he nodded with satisfaction.
Gu He and Chai also felt that their daughter's words made sense. If there were too many people, it would be chaotic.
Most of the mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law in the village are not on good terms. The mother-in-law favors the eldest son or the youngest son. They split up the family because they are afraid of any more trouble. Now that they get together again, there will be no shortage of trouble.
"So, what should we do now?" Xue asked.
"Don't do anything. It's cold now, so you can make some more dried tofu. I'll send it over the next day.
Even during the day, one of the eldest brother or the third brother must be at home.
I'll try not to see any patients these days, but I'll go up the mountain to dig for herbs. Selling more herbs will help me stock up on food." Gu Xiaoxi told everyone about her plans for the next few days.
Gu Dongming and Gu Nanming looked at their father, and when they saw their father nod, they nodded too.
Boom boom boom!
There was a sudden knock on the door.
When they heard a knock on the door in the dark, everyone subconsciously looked towards the door.
Gu Xiaoxi looked at the nervous faces of her family members and smiled slightly, saying, "Don't be so nervous, everyone. We can deal with any problem we encounter. There's no point in worrying about some things."
After she finished speaking, she stood up and walked behind the door. She did not open the door immediately, but opened the small hole on the door.
Looking through the small hole, she saw Shadow Three and Shadow Four at the door. Each of them was riding a horse, and the horses were loaded with things.
She hurriedly opened the gate to the yard and let the two of them in.
"Hello, young lady!" Shadow Three and Shadow Four came in and bowed.
"No need to be so polite. Did you encounter any robbers along the way?" Gu Xiaoxi asked.
The two nodded and then told them what happened on the way.
When Gu He and the others heard Ying Si's voice, they all walked to the kitchen door. When they heard them talking about what happened on the road, their faces were not very good.
After hearing this, Gu Xiaoxi thought it was normal. The chaotic times had begun, and with robbery and looting happening, the government probably couldn't do much about it. Everyone could only wish for the best.
"Put your things aside first, wash your hands and come in to eat." Gu Xiaoxi instructed the two.
Why……
The two responded, and Shadow Three and Shadow Four returned to the house.
Gu Xiaoxi remembered that Ying Si’s room was a little small, so she quickly followed him.
"Ying Si, if you want to sleep in a room, please move to the next room. This room is too small." As she spoke, she opened the door of the next room.
There are two beds in the next room, which were originally intended to receive patients, but are not used for the time being.
"Thank you, young lady." Ying Si thanked and moved over with Ying San.
When Xue saw two more people coming, she quickly cooked some more rice.
Ying Si led Ying San to the kitchen, and Gu Xiaoxi introduced them briefly: "Dad, Mom, Second Uncle, Younger Uncle, Brother and Sister-in-law, this is Ah San, Ah Si's companion.
It was too chaotic during this period, so I didn't let them build the wooden house and just let them live at home temporarily.
They are all trained warriors, and if you encounter a strong one, you can ask them for help."
"Yes, yes, that's what the young lady said. Just tell us what needs to be done." Ying Si echoed.
Although Gu and the others didn't know the identities of the two boys, seeing that Xiaoxi didn't introduce their names clearly, they guessed that their identities were not simple.
"Okay, don't think of yourselves as outsiders. Just stay here and I will tell others that I am Xiaoxi Niang's cousin to avoid outsiders asking questions. Do you think this is a good idea?" Gu He came up with an idea and asked the two of them.
"It's all up to Uncle He." Ying Si thought this was fine.
"If that's the case, we can't call him Uncle He. We should call him, call him..." Gu He couldn't think of how to call him for a moment.
"Call me aunt, uncle-in-law, and the others can follow my way of calling me uncle and second uncle. We, the same generation, can just call each other by our names." Gu Xiaoxi continued what his father said.
"Is this okay?" Ying Si was afraid that his master would blame them.
"It's just a name. This is my home and I have the final say." Gu Xiaoxi said and handed them the chopsticks.
When Ying San and Ying Si heard Gu Xiaoxi say this, they could only nod obediently and agree.
Now their family has no shortage of oil and water, and everyone has enough to eat.
After eating and drinking, Gu Xiaoxi called them into a room to talk.
Ying San brought back news about Ye Lixuan: "Miss, our master has woken up. He only has minor injuries. Don't worry."
After he finished speaking, he took out a silver note worth one thousand taels and handed it to Gu Xiaoxi: "This is what the master asked me to bring to you."
Gu Xiaoxi put the banknote away without hesitation. She was thinking of exchanging it for silver or gold tomorrow or the day after tomorrow.
Once the world is in chaos, those money houses will run away.
"Has he anything else to say to me?" she asked.
"The master said that you helped him a lot this time, so he won't say anything nice. He will tell you in detail next time we meet." Ying San replied.
"Okay, as long as he is fine, if you have anything to do, go and do your thing. Although the village is more chaotic than before, I can still handle it, so you don't have to worry." Gu Xiaoxi knew that the shadows' responsibility was to protect their master, and they should return to Ye Lixuan.
The two thought the girl was going to chase them away, so Ying Si quickly spoke up: "Miss, please don't chase us away. Our mission this time is to protect you."
Protect yourself?
Gu Xiaoxi understood Ye Lixuan's good intentions and did not refuse.
The world is in chaos, and it is a good thing for him to have two people with strong martial arts skills in the family.
"Okay, then you can stay here. I also have to go up the mountain to dig herbs occasionally. I can feel more at ease with you guys around." She didn't make things difficult for them and agreed readily.
Seeing that the girl kept them, they finally had smiles on their faces.
Gu Xiaoxi said a few words to them and went back to her room to accompany her child.
At night, the village was in chaos. Since they lived in a remote place, they could still hear the chaotic barking of dogs.
The three Gu He brothers all got up. When they heard the dog barking, they felt uneasy.
Gu An was about to go out and take a look, but was stopped by Gu Xiaoxi who had gotten up.
"Uncle San, don't go and look. If you do, it's not right to help, and it's not right not to help. All you can do now is to mind your own business. Maybe after tonight, those aunts and young wives who don't get along with each other won't make trouble so easily." Gu Xiaoxi felt that this was just the beginning.
Some people will be grateful for their help, but some people will take it for granted and think there is no need for them to be good people.
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