Seeing that his steps were a little lighter than before, Chaoge felt relieved.
"I don't know when we can see green mountains. If we can go into the mountains, we can find some food and some medicine for you, my dear brother."
"What did you call me?"
Chaoge held Leng Xiaoran's hand and looked around. The grass on both sides of the official road was yellow. She had great medical skills, but now she couldn't even cure Leng Liecheng's cold. She was naturally anxious.
She even searched the space, but found no herbs, but there was a large area of bamboo.
She decided that when they fell asleep at night, she would use the bamboo in the space to make a few bamboo tubes, which would make it convenient to get water.
Unexpectedly, while she was thinking, Leng Liecheng's voice suddenly interrupted her thoughts and brought Chaoge back to her senses.
"Ah? Call you, call you big brother?"
As he spoke, Chaoge lowered his voice and his expression became more serious: "Do you think I'm rude?
Although I have called you Miss and Master before, you should know that there are refugees all around us now.
What if we meet someone from Yao County and recognize us?
I decided that before we arrive in Xilin County, the four of us will call each other siblings.
I am the eldest sister, you are the eldest brother, and Xiaoran is the youngest brother.
Furong, you are the youngest sister and their second sister, do you understand?"
"You are the big sister, big sister, big sister, little pigeon big sister!"
The originally serious atmosphere was broken by Leng Xiaoran's sudden joyful voice.
While shouting happily, he jumped up and down, clapping his hands, and tried to pull Chaoge's arm.
Seeing this happy and coquettish look, Chaoge almost felt overwhelmed with maternal love!
Leng Xiaoran created such a new atmosphere that Leng Liecheng, who had originally felt that Chaoge was somewhat unfamiliar, suddenly let down his guard.
Yes, Chaoge risked her life to protect the three siblings, why was he doubting her?
Is this Chaoge? Who can guarantee that after experiencing so many things, their personality will not change?
This appearance, this voice, this is Yun Chaoge, their benefactor Little Dove!
"Little pigeon, oh no, big sister, we get it.
You did all this for us. Besides, you have been so kind to us, so it is only natural for us to call you sister."
This little episode was just one of the incidents on the journey. After walking and resting for a while, it finally got dark.
The people in the uncle's village ahead planned to rest on the spot and continue their journey after dawn tomorrow, so Chaoge and his group naturally would not continue.
There are fields on both sides of the official road, but those fields have long been abandoned due to this year's drought.
Many refugees simply found a piece of open space to sit down, then looked for firewood and started to make a fire to cook.
Although they were traveling with the uncle and his fellow villagers, the smell was strong in the distance and stinky nearby. Chaoge had no intention of crowding together with the refugees from the uncle's village, so he found an open space near them and planned to light a fire to keep warm.
It's hot during the day and cold at night. This season is really tormenting.
Countless refugees fled in this direction. When Chaoge and his companions arrived here, even the hay had been plucked up and there was little left.
The siblings worked together and managed to get a pile of dry firewood from the help of a group of refugees and lit the fire.
They finally felt better in their thin clothes.
Looking at the three siblings gathered in front of the fire, looking dusty and miserable as they tried to keep warm, Chaoge recalled how they used to be in the original owner's memory, and couldn't help but sigh.
Life is like this too. Things are unpredictable. No one knows how rich and prosperous today will turn into poverty and desolation tomorrow.
Leng Furong was a rich lady. Before the Leng family fell, even though she was born out of wedlock, she was still a woman loved by everyone.
Thinking back to her in his memory and then looking at her now, Chaoge felt a pang in his heart.
I was the same. In my previous life, I stayed at my grandmother's house in the countryside for more than ten years. I finally found my roots and returned to my wealthy father's house. I went abroad to study, but before I could enjoy the life of a rich second-generation, I died.
Fortunately, the grandmother whom she cared about the most also passed away. Otherwise, she didn’t know whether her grandmother, who was already so old, could bear the tragic news of her death.
It must be very sad for your uncle who raised you single-handedly, right?
"Little pigeon, I am eating pheasant eggs for the first time. They are so delicious!
Come on, you've been tired all day, eat quickly!"
Chaoge, who was reminiscing, was suddenly interrupted by Leng Furong's suppressed voice of joy. Seeing her two hands constantly switching between fiddling with the blackened bird egg, making her feel so burned that she didn't know what to do, and still constantly putting the bird egg in front of her, Chaoge's eyes were filled with warmth.
Fortunately, these children are strong inside. What is there for her to be afraid of?
No matter what, she still has room, she really hasn't reached the end of her rope yet.
"Okay, you guys eat too.
It's cold at night, eat breakfast and go to bed, I'll watch the fire."
"We take turns watching. You've worked hard."
Although Chaoge used to be a maid in their house, she is now their savior. Although Leng Liecheng is only twelve years old, he always thinks in his heart that he is the only man among these people, and he should take on all the hard and tiring work.
Chaoge did not refuse. She really needed to rest. Otherwise, how could she continue her journey tomorrow?
Several people ate the delicious bird eggs, and Chaoge gave each of them a wild fruit.
After the stomach was filled, the body instantly felt sleepy.
Just when Chaoge was about to go get some more firewood, a man came running towards them holding a pile of dry firewood.
“Little pigeon, my father asked me to pick up some firewood for you to keep warm at night.
By the way, how come you don’t have any luggage when you flee from the famine?
Don’t you have any pots and pans?”
When the man put down the firewood, Chaoge realized that it was Zhou Daqiang, the son of the uncle today.
Several people stood up hurriedly, expressing their gratitude.
"Brother Daqiang, thank you so much!
It's evening now and everyone needs firewood. You still sent us so much. I don't know how to thank you and Uncle Dong."
"It's okay, but how come you don't have any pots and pans, and even a bed?"
Daqiang looked at the four siblings sitting around the fire with nothing around them, and couldn't help feeling worried and confused.
"We had everything before, but refugees came and robbed us. Now we have nothing left."
When Leng Furong thought about what happened in the previous two days, her voice choked up as she tried to explain.
Hearing about their experiences, Zhou Daqiang couldn't help but feel a little sympathy.
“Hey, this isn’t the solution.
Fortunately, we will be heading into the mountains tomorrow, and we should be able to find some food there. When the time comes, try to find as much food as possible and stock up."
Everyone was a refugee, and Chaoge didn't expect others to share their food and supplies with them out of pity.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
