"Wife, I brought Yiyi to the city because she knows martial arts and can protect herself. But Zirui doesn't know martial arts. If I bring him to the city, what if he accidentally loses the child?"
"Yiyi, isn't this just nonsense? Why don't you try to persuade her? Instead, you're joining in the fun." After saying this, Yun the Butcher rolled his eyes at Zhang.
After hearing what Yun the Butcher said, Zhang secretly laughed.
"Why did you bring Yiyi into the city? It's because Yiyi knows martial arts. I told you Zirui knows martial arts too. After dinner, Yiyi and Zirui even fought for a while."
"Yiyi praised Zirui for his good martial arts and solid foundation. So, do you know why your daughter asked you to bring Zirui into the city this time?" Zhang said with a smile.
"So that's how it is. Since Yiyi said Zirui's Kung Fu is good, then he must be very good. Okay, I'll wait for Yiyi to talk to me tomorrow morning."
"Wife, stop messing with the cotton and go to bed soon. I'll pack up and go to bed too." Yun the butcher urged.
Zhang put the cotton in the donkey cart, washed her hands and feet, and went to bed.
Butcher Yun went to check on the little donkey and the hen, and found that they were well fed, so he also went to sleep.
The woods, bustling all afternoon, gradually quieted down. The people of Yunjia Village, tired from a day's work, also fell asleep.
The next day, while it was still dark, the village chief went door to door, calling people. The awakened Yunjia villagers began to line up to go to the village chief to count the items they wanted to buy and pay the money.
Yun the butcher also went to line up to pay his bill. Zhang was woken by the noise and got up to boil water and cook. It was still dark, and Zhang yawned as she lit the fire. She was so sleepy getting up so early every day.
After a while, Yun the Butcher came back. He first fed the donkey and the hens, and then came to help Zhang light the fire.
This morning, Zhang had a simple meal. She boiled a pot of mung bean soup and fried an egg with pickled chili peppers. She didn't even need to heat up the steamed buns; she ate them cold.
The meal was ready and placed on the table. Zhang went to wake the children, asking them to wash up and come to eat. Surprisingly, Yun Yiyi was the first one to wake up. This was related to the fact that she went to bed the earliest the night before.
Soon everyone was sitting at the table eating. As they were still sleepy and had gotten up early, no one ate much.
"Wife, I'll take Yiyi into the city in a donkey cart. You take the others and take the small road to the south gate of the county town."
"Dad, Zirui also wants to go into the city with us. Dad, don't worry, Zirui knows martial arts and won't hold us back." Yun Yiyi said hurriedly.
"Okay, you and Zirui must follow me closely when you go into the city, and don't run around. There are human traffickers outside. Children are being lost in the square every day lately. Don't look at me, Dad didn't lie to you." Yun the Butcher said seriously.
"Okay then, Dad." Yun Yiyi said weakly.
"Uncle, don't worry, I will follow you closely and won't run around. I will also keep an eye on Yiyi." Xie Zirui said.
"Okay, Zirui is still obedient. Then when we get into the city, you can help your uncle take care of Yiyi." Yun the butcher said happily.
Xie Zirui also nodded seriously.
Yun Yiyi secretly made a face at Xie Zirui, but was patted on the head by Zhang, who was standing next to her.
"Yiyi, don't run around when you enter the city, remember? The human traffickers have captured a lot of children this time." Zhang reminded her again worriedly.
"Boss, take your two younger brothers and follow your mother forward. If someone calls you from behind, don't look back. There are so many people in our team, even human traffickers dare not snatch people openly." Yun the butcher specifically instructed Boss Yun.
"Okay, Dad. I'll remember that."
So everyone started packing up and loading the car. Strength lies in numbers, and in just over ten minutes, everything was packed.
Just at this time, the village chief also came over. He told everyone to walk together to the city gate and then go their separate ways when the time came.
So, the village chief drove the car in front and took everyone to the official road. Soon, everyone in Yunjia Village crossed the square and arrived at the city gate.
Yun Yiyi looked up at the sky. It was still dark, and it would probably take a while for daybreak to come. However, the city gates were already open. Yun Yiyi saw quite a few people entering the city.
The village chief led the people of Yunjia Village who did not enter the city and walked south along the path beside the city wall.
Butcher Yun, Old Man Wu, Hunter Zhang and some others drove their carts into the city. After paying the entrance fee and entering the city, Butcher Yun and Old Man Wu separated from the others.
Butcher Yun and Old Man Wu were going to the cattle and horse market first. The others would go buy other things, and then they would meet up at the cattle and horse market.
Another carriage from Old Man Wu's family was driven by his eldest son, who was helping to carry food and other supplies bought by the village. Before entering the city, Butcher Yun had already inquired with the soldiers guarding the city about the location of the cattle and horse market.
So after entering the city, they headed straight for the cattle and horse market. Yun Yiyi noticed that the further they walked, the less shops there were on either side.
"Dad, are we about to leave the city?" Yun Yiyi couldn't help but ask as she watched the increasingly desolate scene.
"Yiyi, we didn't leave the city. But we are not far from the South Gate. The cattle and horse market is rather dirty, so it cannot be built in the downtown area, so the place is a bit remote." Yun the Butcher replied.
"Yiyi, we are almost there. I smell a stinky odor." Xie Zirui couldn't help but cover his nose.
"Haha, kid Rui has a good nose. I couldn't even smell it. But we are almost there. I can see the big fence of Niuma City." Old man Wu said, pointing to the big fence in the distance.
Everyone followed Old Man Wu's finger and saw, about 500 meters away, a large area of simple houses surrounded by fences. That must be the cattle and horse market.
"Yiyi, Zirui, when we enter the market, please stay close to me and don't run around." Yun the butcher reminded them again with concern.
"Okay, uncle." Xie Zirui replied.
"I understand, Dad." Yun Yiyi said.
After driving for more than ten minutes, Yun the Butcher and Old Man Wu arrived at the entrance to the cattle and horse market. There was a simple wooden door at the entrance. Yun the Butcher pushed it, but it didn't budge. It must be locked from the inside.
"Is anyone there? We want to buy cows and horses?" Yun the butcher shouted loudly.
After five or six minutes, a man in his fifties came slowly over to open the door.
"Do you want to buy cattle and horses? Come with me. The donkey cart and horse carriage are parked in the yard. You can lock the gate and come over to take a look." After saying that, the man walked inside.
Butcher Yun and Old Man Wu drove the cart into the yard and locked it. A group of people followed the man to see the cattle and horses.
Yun Yiyi glanced around. The yard was quite large. Walking inside, there were straw sheds filled with cows, horses, mules, and donkeys.
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