Xiao Nan glanced back at him and slowly wiped the knife. "Why are you so nervous? I didn't say anything. How long have you been working at the Tian Mansion?"
"It's almost five years now."
"How many people are there in the Tian family now?"
"There is one head of the family, three young masters, sixteen female relatives, and less than thirty maids and servants."
The Tian family is quite extraordinary as they can support such a large family in a place where not even a drop of water can be squeezed out.
"Does the Tian family have any dealings with people from West City?"
When Xiao Nanhui asked this question, Wu Xiaoliu paused noticeably, quickly looked up at Xiao Nanhui and said, "Not before, but recently..."
Xiao Nanhui raised her eyebrows. She was born in Jizhou in the southwest, and her facial features were naturally cold. She usually seemed righteous when she smiled and played around, but now that she showed a little bit of momentum, she seemed quite powerful. After struggling for a while, Wu Xiaoliu finally told her everything.
"I've heard recently that West City is also unstable. People from Bijiang have come, saying they want to borrow land for war. Everyone thinks that the loan will never be repaid, and Suyan will become the Bai family's land from now on."
Wu Xiaoliu spoke in a low voice, and Xiao Nanhui listened beside him. There was still no expression on his face, but his heart was already beating wildly.
The Bai family knew of Tiancheng's plan and was determined to strike first. Although Suyan was impoverished, it was a strategic stronghold. Due to its harsh climate, it had always been a site of bitter struggle. Now that two factions were fighting, the Sun family was caught in the middle. Sooner or later, they would have to take sides. Better to make a decision early to avoid being caught in the crossfire.
"I also overheard it. They said that the Tian family is going to marry their daughter to the Sun family in Xicheng. It will happen in the next few days." After Wu Xiaoliu finished speaking, he raised his eyelids and secretly glanced at Xiao Nanhui.
"The Tian family is marrying off their daughter? Why is there no movement in this city?"
Wu Xiaoliu shook his head, also with a look of regret: "She married off as a concubine, how could she have the nerve to publicize it so loudly? She wished no one knew about it. It's a pity that the girl is so young and beautiful, but she has to fall into the tiger's mouth."
A wedding, no matter how low-key, will involve a large group of people traveling from east to west.
She was worried that she would not be able to pass the Three Eyes Pass, but now it can be said that God is helping her.
"It turns out that even the Tian family is selling their daughter to save their lives and seeking refuge in West City. I think the direction of the wind is very clear."
Wu Xiaoliu was confused as he listened to Xiao Nan's reply. He just wondered if he could leave now. He forced a smile on his face and said, "Lady, um...if you don't have anything else to ask, can I leave now?"
Xiao Nanhui didn't nod, but looked him up and down, making him a little scared. Then he said something scary: "I think you shouldn't leave. Come with me to the Sun family."
Wu Xiaoliu stood there like a frightened chicken: "Going to the Sun family?"
"Yeah, you and I are both hungry and cold in East City, and we can't even get enough water to drink. Why don't we go to the West to make a living? Maybe we can become rich from then on." Xiao Nanhui said with a smile, but his eyes did not show any intention of negotiation.
Wu Xiaoliu looked hapless and spoke with difficulty, "Lady, I think that whether you are rich or poor, you have to survive. In my opinion, although Dongcheng is suffering, it is better than being tortured in that den of tigers and wolves. People live in this world and value a good life. If you don't hold your life in your own hands, you may not be able to die even if you want to."
Xiao Nanhui put the dagger back into his boot and lowered his head in thought: "What you said does make sense..."
Wu Xiaoliu nodded hurriedly: "Yes, think about it carefully..."
"Don't think about it, let's just do it. Since the Sun family is so dangerous, I need you to go with me. If it really comes to that, there will be someone to finish me off. Of course, if you are also in that half-dead situation, I will definitely not show any mercy. What do you think? My suggestion is good, right?"
Wu Xiaoliu didn't say anything. He knew that no matter what he said, it would be useless. He just looked at the deflated water bag lying on the ground with resentment, hating himself for drinking that bag of water.
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