Her brother was going to send her to the capital.
But he wanted to stay here.
Originally, Xida wanted to go in and object, but after hearing her brother's reasons, she forced him to go with her, which only made things difficult for him and made him uneasy.
Over the years, the residents have indeed treated these two orphans well. The older brother couldn't just think about enjoying himself and leave them in this ruthless place.
Several more villagers arrived carrying baskets and things. Xida put down the rice porridge she had only half-eaten and walked to the gate of the courtyard.
"Uncles and aunts, my brother is inside. We have guests. You have already brought us a lot of things, including food and medicine. Please don't bring any more. Take them all back with you."
The villagers didn't go in to disturb her. They asked about Dansuo's situation, comforted her a few times, and then insisted on putting her things down before leaving.
As Xida watched everyone leave, she felt a warmth in her heart. She could understand why her brother had made this decision.
One day, those warlords will be dealt with, and peace will return to this place. By then, she will have established herself in the capital and will bring her brother over.
She didn't want to leave her brother, but with so much wealth, she couldn't protect it all here. She needed to find another place to safeguard it, for the sake of their future.
Xida clenched his fist and finished the remaining half bowl of rice porridge.
After the two left, Danso called Sida into the house. His eyes were filled with reluctance as he looked at his sister, but even more so with the satisfaction of seeing her go.
“Xida, I asked Miss Shui and Young Master Bai to take you to the capital. They were very willing and said they would give you a good place to stay.”
He shouldn't tell Sida that the ruby is still there yet. Sida is only eight years old, too young, and he might accidentally reveal something.
Once we get to the capital, we'll let her know the truth.
Xida nodded: "I will follow my brother's arrangements."
But Soe had expected to have to use a lot of persuasion, and he was relieved to see that his sister had agreed so quickly.
"When you go to the capital, they will teach you Han culture. You must study hard."
"Yes, when I become strong, I will come to pick up my brother. I know my brother is worried about the residents here. I hope that by then, this place will be peaceful, and my brother can come with me without worry."
Danso held his sister's hand, his eyes reddening.
For the next few nights, Qiao Lian'er was busy with the mountain-moving project.
Six days later, everything was finally ready.
The hilltops now have many more stones, buried in the soil and hidden in the grass, so they look no different from before.
Next, I should go see the Grand Manager.
Puchen is a small country, covering an area of only 400,000 square kilometers. Their capital, Dawa, is only 500 li away from here, a journey that can be completed in a day by fast horse.
However, for Qiao Lian'er, it was simply a matter of selecting an address and specifying where to go.
Dawa is not a large city. Its area is about the same size as a medium-sized prefecture city in Dazeguo. The streets are laid out in a rather messy manner, the buildings are quite outdated, and commerce is not very prosperous.
The two found their way to the outside of the Grand Judge's residence.
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