When Cui Yulu returned to the room, Han Yu'an had already gone to bed, but this time he had pushed Cui Yulu's bedding to the other side.
The person who always slept next to her actually moved her bedding away today, which she didn't quite understand.
However, seeing that he was asleep, Cui Yulu was too embarrassed to wake him up. She thought she would ask him what was wrong with him today, since he hadn't said much since chatting with Fu Xiaoyu last night. She didn't know why.
Cui Yulu woke up just as dawn broke, only to find that Han Yu'an wasn't in the room and hadn't even called her, which was quite strange.
Cui Yulu didn't think much of it and went up the mountain with her uncle and the others.
In addition, some other villagers also went up the mountain together.
Soon, the little squirrel ran out and led the way for Cui Yulu.
“Uncle, follow me. I know where he is.”
Han Daping quickly told everyone to stay close to avoid getting lost.
"Daiping, are you sure you can find it?"
After all, it's been a whole day and night, so the chances of the person being alive are slim.
"Yes, we'll get lost if we go any further in. Even the experienced hunters here are afraid to go in. Do we really want to go in?"
Those who make their living off the mountains know that these deep mountains are off-limits; they are the territory of the mountain god, and no one can disturb them. If you accidentally stray into the mountain god's territory, you will be punished.
Therefore, this rule was passed down among the villagers of Linshui, and no one was allowed to enter the deep mountains.
It will bring disaster.
"Yulu, are you sure we should continue going in?"
Han Daping also felt this was inappropriate, since no one wanted to anger the mountain god and be punished.
"Uncle, what's wrong? The little squirrel knows that Du Heng is in the mountains and is in some danger. We must find him quickly."
"That's a joke. A squirrel can tell you that you're in the mountains and in danger. You're really good at exaggerating. Anyway, we're not going in. We can't afford to offend the mountain god and be punished."
“Yeah, Daping, I think we should go back. This mountain is dangerous. If you want to go in, you can go in yourselves. I’m not going in.”
The speaker was none other than Han Sanniu, the son of Granny Han from last night and husband of Han Jinling.
Last night, after hearing what my mother and wife said, I also have some reservations about the Han family.
“Uncle’s life is at stake. If they won’t go in, we will. If we wait any longer, it will be too late.”
Cui Yulu urged them anxiously, but they remained unmoved; none of them wanted to be the sinner.
Han Daping was also somewhat hesitant, but when he thought of what his mother had said last night—that they had to protect Cui Yulu—he made up his mind to go into the mountains with Cui Yulu.
Even if something really happens in the future, they will be held responsible, so it doesn't mean Cui Yulu is a witch.
"You all wait here, we'll go in."
As soon as Han Daping finished speaking, Han Sanniu shouted indignantly, "Listen to this! What kind of talk is this? It makes us sound like we're afraid of death, and that all the good people are from your family. Let me tell you, this goes against our ancestral teachings. If anything happens in the future, you'll be responsible!"
"Yes, let's not break the rules set by our ancestors. It would be bad if something went wrong. Besides, who would believe a squirrel could lead the way?"
Everyone agreed and no one wanted them to go in.
"You people are ridiculous. Du Heng inside is in critical condition, and you're still doing this nonsense. Uncle, let's go in quickly."
“You’re not from our village, so of course you don’t know our ancestral rules. But since you’ve married into this village, you have to abide by our village’s rules.”
Han Sanniu shouted angrily.
“Brother San Niu, the village head has entrusted this task to me. I will take charge of organizing things here. You guys rest here, we'll go in and find the people ourselves. If anything goes wrong, I'll take responsibility.”
Han Daping shielded Cui Yulu behind him and said sternly.
Han Daping, who was usually good-tempered, suddenly lost his temper, so everyone stopped talking and silently found a place to sit down. Some even started digging for wild vegetables.
Just as Han Daping and his group were preparing to enter the mountains, a wolf howl suddenly alerted them.
"This is bad! This is a warning from the mountain god. We must not go into this mountain!"
Everyone became alert, and even the man who had been digging for wild vegetables stood up. Everyone gathered together.
“Daping, it’s not that we’re unwilling to help you, it’s just that this is a difficult task. If you’re willing, you can come down the mountain with us. If not, you can go in on your own. Anyway, we’re going down the mountain.”
After saying that, the group turned around in unison and went down the mountain without looking back.
"These people are such cowards. It was just a wolf howl, why are they so scared?"
"Uncle, let's hurry up and go, time waits for no one."
Although Han Daping was also afraid, he followed behind Cui Yulu and walked into the mountains together in order to protect her.
"San Niu, look, they really haven't come down. Could they have really gone into the mountains?"
"Hmph, she doesn't know her place. Her whole family is being controlled by an ignorant little girl. Sooner or later, something bad will happen."
"That's right. I heard that girl is very strange. Maybe she's an unlucky person who married into our village."
"What good girl would marry a fool? You're all so naive."
The men chatted as they descended the mountain, completely unaware of Han Yu'an's cold gaze behind them.
Cui Yulu is currently too sharp and ambitious, which will likely bring disaster upon her. The Han family is not capable of protecting her at the moment.
As Cui Yulu and her group continued walking deeper into the mountain, the atmosphere inside grew increasingly dark and oppressive.
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