A hint of a smile flashed in Xuan Yuanlin's eyes; he had been tricked into coming here by that young woman...
Yun Feng frowned slightly. What did his master mean? Had he fallen for someone else?
Oh my god, should we find an excuse to go to Madam's side? It seems...it seems...we've discovered Master's secret...Will Master silence us?
Yun Feng trembled, tears streaming down his face, wanting to run away, but he was being watched by the other guards from every angle...
Why is my life so miserable?
Now, the three village chiefs, Li Changgeng and his two comrades, made a tough decision and led their fellow villagers six miles away to rest in a secluded forest.
Everyone was exhausted. They collapsed on the ground, leaned against the tree trunk, and fell into a deep sleep.
Mo Qingcheng ordered Shangguan Yichen to rest immediately, and the young boy pursed his lips with a complicated look in his eyes.
Hu Lai swallowed a pill and moved closer to Mo Qingcheng: "Lady Mo, you should get some sleep too. This divine doctor can still manage, don't be too touched."
"You're overthinking it..." Mo Qingcheng raised her eyes, glanced at Hu Lai, and then closed her eyes while holding Bai Zimo.
Hu Lai awkwardly touched his nose. This young lady is not easy to fool. What should he do?
When will I ever complete the task my adoptive father gave me?
Yunlei is in an equally tragic situation: Master, save me! Are you sure you're not mistaken?
The group didn't sleep well. Around noon, they ate some dry rations and continued their journey. In another day, they would reach the Qin River and then be able to cross the river to the south...
Whether it was divine intervention or not, the rest of the journey was peaceful. Whenever someone along the way fell ill or had a fever, Hu Lai would come to their aid and treat them.
Hu Lai garnered a wave of envious glances, naturally excluding Mo Qingcheng and the six little ones.
Hmph! Mother is the best!
Mo Qingcheng was filled with gratitude. Her efforts had not been in vain; she had finally received some reward, and her future life would be even more wonderful.
On this day, the villagers were exhausted and hungry. After several twists and turns, they arrived at the Qinhe ferry, their eyes shining with excitement.
"Finally, we can cross the river!"
"Ah! We're saved..."
Mo Qingcheng's eyes flickered slightly. There seemed to be an argument at the ferry crossing, with both sides reacting fiercely.
After discussing it, the three village chiefs led a few strong young men toward the ferry, while the rest of them waited where they were.
Mo Qingcheng had a bad feeling. What if the government took advantage of the situation?
As expected, Li Changgeng and his men returned shortly afterward with dark faces, bringing back explosive news.
"The government posted a notice stating that anyone wanting to cross the river must sign a contract of servitude..."
A contract of servitude?
Everyone's faces were ashen.
"Village chief, are you sure you're not mistaken? We didn't do this when we fled south for famine in previous years."
"Yes, village chief, are you not talking about our town?"
Li Changming was somewhat annoyed: "How could the three of us make a mistake? What about the other people? Go see for yourself if you don't believe me!"
“You have to make the decision yourself…” Sun Yunhui’s eyes flickered slightly. It was a matter of life and death, and he couldn’t make the decision for anyone else.
Li Changgeng's face was as black as the bottom of a pot, and he involuntarily searched for that familiar figure.
"Lady Mo, what do you think of this matter?"
Mo Qingcheng suppressed the urge to kick someone. This was a serious matter. As long as they didn't harm their instructor, would that be enough?
"Village Chief Li, I'm just a woman, with long hair and short wits, I can't make decisions. Staying here means certain death, but signing a contract of servitude means becoming a government slave, at least I'll have food to eat..."
Everything has its pros and cons; how can I make a decision on my own? Anyway, I'm not going to sign a contract of servitude with my child in tow...
Li Changgeng took a deep breath: "We'll go and discuss this. You guys find a place to rest and get something to eat."
Sun Yunhui and Liu Changming nodded, gave an order, and the three of them walked away, talking about something.
Li Changgeng returned: "Lady Mo, Doctor Hu, come together..."
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