Almost all the women and children in their village were taken away, and those who were not taken away and left behind were all dead. Even if some of them were still breathing, they were seriously injured and would not live long.
"Da, Daqiang, Dad, Dad is fine."
Just when Zhou Daqiang was in despair, Zhou Dong, who was lying next to several corpses, slowly opened his eyes, looked around cautiously, and replied in a low voice with trembling legs.
Seeing that his father was fine, Zhou Daqiang cried even more desperately!
"Dad, you, you actually pretended to be dead!
Where are mother and little sister? Did you see them taking mother and little sister away? "
"No, Dad was frightened and fainted, how could Dad be like that?
Dad was stabbed in the arm, Daqiang, what should we do?
You, your sister and mother, falling into the hands of those bandits, this, this is probably very dangerous!"
After saying that, Zhou Dong closed his eyes, and a line of desperate tears rolled down his cheeks. He completely lost all his strength.
Chaoge waited in Nanny Lan's room for a while, and the door was finally pushed open again.
Before Nanny Lan came in, a young woman of about eighteen or nineteen, with a five or six-month-old belly, walked through the door and entered the room.
The woman looked 50% similar to Leng Furong, but she was thinner and her facial features were more delicate.
Or maybe it's because Leng Furong is still young and hasn't grown up yet.
As soon as she came in, Chaoge recognized her. She was Leng Qianrou, the eldest daughter of the Leng family!
"Little, little pigeon? Are you the little pigeon in my second sister's yard?"
Leng Qianrou's voice was as gentle as her name, her eyes were red with excitement, and she stepped forward and grabbed Chaoge's arms as he stood up.
Chaoge untied her veil, and her face obviously frightened Leng Qianrou again.
"Meet the young lady."
Not wanting to arouse suspicion, Chaoge bowed anyway.
But just as she was about to squat down, Leng Qianrou hurriedly pulled her back: "No need to be polite.
Nanny Lan said, you brought your second brother, third sister, and third brother here?
Where are they? I'll send someone to pick them up right away!"
It was obvious that Leng Qianrou had cried before she came. Looking at her belly, which was already five or six months pregnant, Chaoge wondered how much trouble it would bring for her if he sent the three little ones here at this time.
But so what, they are their only relatives.
Even if she only had some feelings for San Xiao, she couldn't avoid causing trouble for Leng Qianrou just because she was soft-hearted for a moment.
Leng Qianrou is the daughter of the Leng family. The saying that a daughter who is married off is like water spilled out does not apply to modern Chaoge at all.
Even if she feels sympathy, she will make the most correct decision rationally.
Instead of being soft-hearted for a moment and taking on a lifelong burden, or perhaps the trouble of being wanted for a lifetime.
“Miss, in fact, when the Leng family encountered misfortune, Madam dismissed all the servants in the mansion, returned the indentures, and gave them resettlement fees.
I originally planned to return to my hometown with the indenture and money, but in gratitude for the five years of kindness from the Leng family, I took a gamble and took the risk of taking the three ladies away and sending them to the eldest lady.
The madam and the master also know about this decision, and they asked me to do it.
I took the risk to come here today just to fulfill my promise to my wife and master.
I just don't know if the young lady can protect them well?
If that is not possible, it is better not to stay and let someone take them to a safe place and hide their identities from now on."
Chaoge thought a lot along the way. She was not the original owner, so it was impossible for her to bring trouble upon herself and take over and take care of the three of them for the rest of her life.
It wouldn't matter if the orphans were helpless, but they have a biological sister who can settle them down as long as she spends the money properly.
Chaoge knew very well what consequences he would suffer if he was soft-hearted for a moment.
If the truth comes out, it might not only implicate her, but also everyone in her family when she returns home.
After hearing the hidden meaning in Chaoge's words, Leng Qianrou was no longer just sad.
“Little Pigeon, I never thought that it was you who helped our Leng family in the end.
Don't worry, I will always remember your kindness."
"No, I'm not trying to ask for credit and ask Miss to repay me. I just want to remind Miss that they have a special status and should be rational and extremely careful with every step they take."
Leng Qianrou nodded: "I understand, I will listen to your opinion.
Don't worry. When I got married, my parents gave me a few men, all of whom are trustworthy.
After I reunite with them, I will find a place for them to stay.”
After she finished speaking, Leng Qianrou turned around and looked at Nanny Lan beside her. With just one look, Nanny Lan immediately understood what she meant, and she walked to Chaoge's side and took out a box.
"You have suffered a lot along the way. Now all the people coming here from Yao County are refugees. You, a weak woman, have been able to protect them and bring them here safely. In addition to the risk of being beheaded, you must have suffered a lot.
I won't prepare any gold, silver or other valuables for you. Since you are going back to your hometown, you can keep these banknotes with you.
You are disfigured now. With this money, you will have no problem choosing a husband who loves you in the future.
I have no way of repaying your kindness to our Leng family!"
As she spoke, Leng Qianrou took a few steps back, stood up straight, and bowed to Chaoge.
After all, she used to be a maid in their house. To receive such a great gift from Leng Qianrou, Chaoge felt relieved, as if the soul of the original owner had completely disappeared.
But Chaoge was still very surprised that things went so smoothly. She couldn't believe it.
“In that case, I won’t be polite.
Miss, please find two reliable people and go with me to pick up the three young ladies."
Chaoge took the wooden box and accepted it without opening it.
This is not a question of whether or not it should be done. The problem is that people are poor and have low aspirations. There is no need to be so strenuous about money.
Although Leng Qianrou was only the county magistrate's legitimate daughter, she received a lot of Mrs. Leng's dowry.
After all, Madam Leng came from a merchant family and had assets spread across many places, so she would naturally not treat her only daughter badly.
Afterwards, Leng Qianrou sent Aunt Lan and a personal bodyguard to follow Chaoge to the courtyard.
Chaoge's action of unlocking the door surprised the two again.
Pushing open the gate, the yard was pitch black. In fact, Chaoge had bought a few candles in the space, but probably because of his instructions, a few people didn't even light the candles in order to avoid trouble.
"Big sister?"
Leng Furong's voice came from the main room, tentative and very soft.
But Chaoge still heard it clearly. It was not until Nanny Lan walked up to Chaoge with a lantern and illuminated Chaoge's face and figure more clearly that the sound of a bench being moved was immediately heard in the main room!
After a while, the brother and sister and Aunt Li ran out excitedly.
Leng Xiaoran had fallen asleep in Aunt Li's arms.
Seeing Leng Liecheng, whom she hadn't seen for more than a year, Nanny Lan's eyes immediately became red, and she excitedly stepped forward to salute him!
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