Chapter 76 Opening a Small Shop 5
The next day, at dawn, Gu Leyou picked up a load of fresh vegetables and walked towards the foot of the mountain along the winding mountain road.
Lu Yan stood in front of the thatched cottage, following her back with his eyes until she disappeared around the corner of the mountain road, but the worry in his heart did not diminish in the slightest.
The market was crowded with people. Gu Leyou found an empty spot, arranged the juicy vegetables neatly, and started selling them.
She seemed to be concentrating on her business, but in fact her eyes were constantly scanning the surroundings, paying attention to any unusual signs in the crowd.
"It's strange. Some time ago, a large number of soldiers came in and out of our place. They seemed to be searching for someone. Why haven't they come in the past few days? Have they caught some suspect?"
"I don't know who the imperial court is trying to arrest recently. Anyway, there have always been some people coming in and out of our remote town. Now it seems that there are not many people. Maybe the soldiers have already caught those people and given the people a stable life."
"That should be the case. Some time ago, the soldiers searched every house, making the lives of us civilians uneasy. Now it's good. They're gone."
Gu Leyou was selling vegetables while listening to the gossip of people around him.
Then he listened to all these words, and it seemed that the thatched hut they lived in was safe for the time being.
I have to think of a solution when I go back so that I can stay here for a long time. Otherwise, I will have to take the children around everywhere, which is not a long-term solution.
After a night of thinking, the two of them came to an understanding.
Finally, I thought of a good idea, which is to spread rumors.
As long as the people at the foot of the mountain spread this rumor, even if the officers and soldiers got the news, they would not dare to go up the mountain rashly.
As for the content of the rumor.
That is to say, there are strange things happening on this mountain and wild beasts are roaming around. As for why the family of three did not leave, it was because they had nowhere else to go, so they could only stay here.
As long as the rumors become more and more outrageous, no one will dare to go up the mountain, and they will be able to live a peaceful life in this thatched hut on the mountain.
The next day, Gu Leyou took the children down the mountain and deliberately chatted with the villagers in a teahouse at the foot of the mountain, pretending to casually mention the abnormalities on the mountain.
"Hey, do you know? There seems to be something wrong with this mountain recently. It becomes eerie at night, and there are strange noises coming from time to time. It's scary."
When the villagers heard this, they gathered around and asked curiously.
Gu Leyou then described the incident in an exaggerated way, saying that he had seen some dark shadows flashing across the mountain several times, which looked like wild beasts, but were much larger than wild beasts. He also said that he was almost caught by a dark shadow once.
After hearing this, the villagers couldn't help but feel a little scared and started talking about it.
"I knew this matter was not that simple. The person who lived on the mountain before was probably eaten by a wild beast. No one dared to go up the mountain to check. I guess there is no trace of his body left. It seems we should avoid going to that mountain in the future."
"Don't say that. Even if you are a brave person, you will have to come back after walking halfway up the mountain. It's so gloomy and spooky. What's the point of going there?"
"I remember a guy went there some time ago when no one was living there. He came back like a madman. Now his family is afraid he might cause trouble, so they locked him up."
"But I heard there is a treasure on that mountain. I wonder if anyone has found it or if it has been dug up by others."
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Everyone was talking about it. This was the effect Gu Leyou wanted.
She went back and told Lu Yan about the reactions of the people at the foot of the mountain.
Soon, the news of strange things happening on the mountain spread throughout the town and everyone was scared.
The officials also knew about it, so the matter soon spread back to the capital.
At this time, the eldest prince had just returned from court. After hearing the report from his subordinates, he cursed: "This is ridiculous. I have never believed in ghosts and gods."
"But the crew seems to be real. Now the news has spread all over the town over there. The officers and soldiers don't even dare to go up to search. I'm afraid there really are ghosts and gods. Otherwise, Your Majesty, let's find another way. The common people are most afraid of these things. I'm afraid no one really lives on that mountain."
"Go investigate further and confirm whether this matter is true or not. If it is true, then stop it. It's just a child. It can't threaten my position."
"Yes, sire."
In fact, the eldest prince has no peace every day since he sat on the throne.
After all, he didn't get this position in a very glorious way.
However, few people know about this.
Just to get this position, he was able to cruelly kill even his own father. What else can't he do?
However, a sick child could die at any time, and he finally felt compassion for him.
After all, they are blood relatives.
After all, some things cannot be done too drastically. If you do them too drastically, they will find out that you got this position in an ignominious way.
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The days passed one by one, and more than a month passed in the blink of an eye.
Spring has passed quietly and summer is almost here.
Gu Leyou missed home more and more.
Besides, if she were here, it would be inconvenient for her to enter the Lingquan space every time. There were many things planted in the Lingquan space, and she couldn't put them back after taking them out. She had also put the herb that could detoxify many poisons in there before, thinking of taking it out when needed in the future.
On the day of the beginning of summer.
She left a letter, packed her luggage, and sneaked down the mountain while the father and son were still sleeping.
This is what she wrote in the letter.
[Lu Lang, please forgive me for leaving without saying goodbye. I really can't live this kind of life in fear. I really want to go home. I know the mountains here are high and the roads are long. It's still a long way to go back. Maybe only my departure can create better opportunities for you and your son. It was me who implicated you in the past. I want to go back, even if it's just for a few days. If my family members are okay, I will come back. 】
When Xiao Yao woke up early in the morning and didn't see Gu Leyou, he pouted and started crying.
"Dad, did you piss off mom? She's been acting strange and absent-minded these past few days. Does she want to go home? Where is our home? We've been out for a long time, and I miss my friends in the village."
The little friend he was talking about should be the son of Brother Zhang who lives next door in Gujia Village.
Since Gu Leyou married him, they lived a comfortable life at the beginning, but now they are running around every day. They have finally settled down for a while, but they are still worried. Now she regrets it and it is understandable that she wants to leave him, but facing the child's questioning, he can only lie.
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