A faint golden light pierced the darkness, linking the soon-to-dissipate human soul with the heavens.
At that moment, Luzhou exploded with a deafening roar.
As if the heavens had received the prayers from below, the layman's soul exploded, and a torrential downpour began under the cool breeze.
Mingyu's hand was still frozen in place when the cheers of the refugees, as if they had survived a catastrophe, rose from behind him.
On Pingshan Mountain, Jiang Anshan and his two sons suddenly felt a chill and were jolted awake from their dream.
The temperature around me dropped considerably for no apparent reason.
"Dad, why do I feel so cold?"
Jiang Songnong shrank back and moved closer to his father and brothers. The group looked at the only source of fire and moved closer to it.
"Sister."
Jiang Lu opened her hazy eyes and noticed the change in the weather. She silently pulled Jiang Songwen into her arms, absorbing his warmth.
Jiang Bai withdrew his gaze from Lu Zhou and took out the bamboo pole he had prepared beforehand, inserting it into the bottom of the well.
He took it out to check the water level, and a smile slowly appeared on his face.
"There's water now."
Although only half a well was filled, it was enough for their use.
"real?"
Jiang Anshan and his two sons rushed forward, their faces lighting up with delight as they looked at the watermarks on the bamboo pole.
"Water, it's really water."
Jiang Songqiang was so excited that he danced around, his face turning red.
Jiang Lu also came over, gazing longingly at the bottom of the well.
Jiang Bai smiled slightly, picked up the bucket tied with a rope, lowered it down, and filled it with water.
The clear well water made the group swallow hard, wishing they could bury their heads in it and drink their fill.
"Er Ya".
Jiang Bai called out, and Jiang Lu immediately understood. She quickly took out the pot she had brought and deftly propped it up with a stick.
Clear water was poured into the pot, and a group of people watched expectantly.
Even Jiang Bai couldn't escape this trend.
When we first arrived, there was already a water shortage, but there was still water in the river, so we could take a bath every now and then.
Until later, the water level gradually decreased.
The best I could do was wipe myself with a handkerchief.
Later, when the well dried up, they couldn't even wipe themselves with a handkerchief anymore.
Even though she had stored up a lot of water, she dared not use it freely as long as she couldn't find a water source.
The water was bubbling and gurgling in the pot, and everyone present was given a bowl.
Even the big flower was luxuriously given a small cup.
It was boiled in plain water, but when you tasted it, it had an indescribable sweetness.
He poured in another pot of water, put all the rice bran cakes he had brought in, and cooked a large pot of porridge mixed with rice bran. Jiang Bai stared intently at the pot.
She had stored quite a bit of food in Shimen, enough for them to eat.
The hot porridge warmed my stomach as soon as it entered my mouth.
"Judging from this weather, winter is probably coming soon."
Jiang Anshan took a satisfied sip of porridge and sighed.
He hadn't had a bowl of hot porridge for over two months, if he were still at the old house...
His excitement suddenly subsided as he thought of Jiang Minchang and Wang Shi, who had been sold by Jiang Bai, and wondered how his parents were doing.
What happened to them?
In an unnamed mine, Wang and Jiang Minchang were in a dark mine shaft, holding mining picks and forcefully striking the stone wall.
Jiang Anlin and Jiang Songhu were in another mine tunnel. They looked quite strong, but their expressions were completely numb.
Let's look at the Lin sisters and Jiang Qian.
The mother and her two daughters huddled together in the servants' quarters of a wealthy household because of the sudden drop in temperature.
“Mother, the second young master has taken a liking to me, I…”
In the darkness, Jiang Qian's voice rang out. Lin Shi was silent for a moment before hearing Jiang Qian's firm voice say, "I have decided to become the Second Young Master's concubine."
As soon as she finished speaking, Lin's suppressed sobs could be heard in the darkness.
She least wanted her daughter to become a concubine, but in the end, she still went down that path.
“Mother, let’s look on the bright side. The second young master is in his prime and is kind-hearted. Compared to the Chen family, that den of wolves, he is a much better place to go.”
"Once I've established myself in the manor, I'll ask the second young master for a favor and ask him to let you two go home."
Jiang Qian calmly explained her plan, while Lin Shi burst into tears. Jiang Cui held Jiang Qian's hand, shaking her head and crying, repeatedly saying no.
"Silly sister, this is how my life is going to be, but you are still young."
As she spoke, tears streamed down Jiang Qian's face, but she did not change her mind.
Elsewhere, Liu lay on the bed, feeling the soreness in her body, but her face showed no pain; instead, it held a hint of joy.
After returning to her parents' home, her father and brothers found her another family to marry into within a few days.
She was initially full of resistance, fearing that she would encounter another hypocrite like Jiang Songzong.
But with her parents' wishes and the matchmaker's words, how could she refuse?
She could only marry him with tears in her eyes.
She thought that she was marrying a peasant who had lost his wife and had a child, so her life must be difficult.
Unexpectedly, this person was very caring, and he gave her all the good food and drinks he could afford.
The child under her knees is also sensible.
Thinking about what happened during the night, he was afraid of hurting her, and Liu felt a sweet warmth in her heart.
So what if I'm poor? So what if I can't read? At least I'm a human being, not an animal.
Under the bright moonlight, she shed tears, thinking of the child who had been sent away, and silently kept him in her heart.
Zhang Cui was alright. After returning to her parents' home, she was finally able to sleep peacefully without worrying about being sent to her father's or brothers' beds by her husband. She had already seen a doctor and was in good health. Perhaps the reason she hadn't given birth before was simply that her time hadn't come.
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