The group of dozens of people traveled for another month. The weather in June was very hot. At this time, they passed through a small village. In order to keep on their way, they did not stop, and they even disguised themselves when they went to the town to resupply.
"Young Master, we've arrived in Hebei, and we're getting closer to the Commander-in-Chief and the others," said Lieutenant Chen, taking a sip of water.
Chen Zhiqing stood under the tree, watching the smoke rising from the chimneys ahead. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Let's rest for a day in that village ahead!"
"yes."
Ma Linghua pondered, she hadn't spent much money on the journey, but what would she do once she arrived in the capital?
This time, the three of them planned to go directly to the capital city, and then make further plans.
Ma Hehua climbed down from an old locust tree, looked at the village in the distance, and felt a little irritated.
Ma Lihua followed Chen Zhiqing, looking at his increasingly rosy face with great curiosity. He hadn't been doing so well a few days ago, but in the past month, he seemed completely different.
But she still has to work, so she'll take advantage of any freebies she can get.
"Young Master, it's quite hot today, are you thirsty?"
"Um."
Ma Lihua quickly went to get him a water bottle.
"Young master, are you hot?"
"Um."
Ma Lihua quickly took out a fan and diligently fanned him.
"Young master, are you hungry?"
I'm not hungry.
Ma Lihua: "……………………"
She was hungry!
Lieutenant Chen rolled his eyes. This little girl is so clever and mischievous.
"Enter the village."
At Chen Zhiqing's command, everyone rode their horses into the village.
"Soldiers are coming! Everyone, hide quickly!"
"What? They've reached our location?"
"Stop talking nonsense! Quickly take your wife and kids and hide."
The villagers were filled with anxiety.
After entering the village, Chen Zhiqing got out of the car. He was wearing a moon-white jacket and was not only handsome, but also had the air of a noble young master.
Standing beside him was a girl in a long dress. She was not tall, but very pretty, with fair skin and two long braids. She looked around at the houses with curiosity.
"Young master, this is a village called Shijia Village, with more than twenty households. It is currently safe," Deputy Chen recounted the general information about the village.
"Give us the money, and we'll stay one night and leave." A cool and refined voice rang out.
"Yes, young master."
The villagers who had been hiding gradually emerged and gathered around, their faces full of curiosity as they stared at the weapons in the villagers' hands, having never seen anything like it before.
"bump!"
When a soldier shot and killed a deer in the distance, everyone in the village was stunned, filled with awe and fear.
"Xiu, the man staying at your place is really handsome."
"That's right! Xiu, you're so pretty, why don't you give it a try?"
"Oh dear! Don't talk nonsense. He's a rich young master, and I'm just a peasant. We can't think about those things," a shy 16-year-old woman with a braid said.
It's impossible for her not to have any thoughts about it, especially since the person staying at her house received a gold bar—so much money that her family had never seen in their entire lives.
Seeing that it was getting late, the group dispersed, and Ma Linghua immediately formed a deep friendship with the village women.
"Your grandma, she doesn't even speak the language, how did she manage to chat with those older women?" Ma Hehua asked her daughter.
"have no idea."
However, one girl caught Ma Lihua's attention.
As soon as Xiuer looked up, she felt someone staring at her. When she looked up, she saw Ma Lihua, who was wearing a stylish red dress.
She avoided eye contact, lowered her gaze, and quickly went home.
After returning home, Xiuer closed her bedroom door and looked at her clothes, which were patched up and her face was sallow. A sense of inferiority arose in her.
Not only was Ma Lihua dressed better than the rich young ladies, but the emerald green hairpin in her hair alone was enough to outshine many others.
A pair of red embroidered shoes with phoenixes on them—you could tell at a glance they were expensive.
As a result, she attracted the attention of some good-for-nothing men in the village who had ulterior motives.
Ma Linghua's appearance was also eye-catching. A bachelor in Shijia Village took a liking to her. Not only the bachelor, but also some men in their thirties who were still single had their own ideas about her.
The evening was very lavish, with venison, chicken, and game. Chen's men were all camped outside, eating food bought from the villagers' homes.
Only Chen Zhiqing and the three members of the Ma family could stay in a good place, because those three women were shameless.
Moreover, the young master seems to be indulging them intentionally.
"Xiu, let me tell you, this is a young master from the capital. If you go with him, you'll be wearing gold and silver, eating and drinking the best food, and you won't have to work in the fields."
A dark-skinned, somewhat sleazy-looking man spoke to Xiu.
"Brother, but..."
"No buts, let me tell you, I put a sleeping potion in their food. Tonight, you sneak in and take advantage of that rich young master, and our family will be rich and powerful!"
The more the man talked, the more excited he became, his eyes gleaming with envy for the gold bar at home.
But he couldn't reach her; his father had hidden her very well. Thinking of the young widow in town, he felt a surge of restlessness.
"Brother...can...can it work?" Xiu asked hesitantly.
"Listen to me, brother. You're so good-looking, that young master won't be at a disadvantage."
Xiu thought it made sense; she was the prettiest girl in the village, and that young master would definitely like her.
As darkness fell, dark clouds loomed overhead, and the moon appeared and disappeared in the sky. Strange bird calls echoed from the sparsely leafed trees in the village.
Unlike the Night Goddess's cry, which was quite eerie, this bird's cry was like an annoying alarm clock.
On a dark and windy night, Xiu'er and her family stealthily opened the door.
"Xiu, this is all I can do for you. It's good to leave this poor place."
"Xiu, my daughter, I can't bear to part with you."
"Stop dawdling and let Xiu in."
Ma Lihua in the darkness: "……………………"
Good heavens, has this family gone mad?
Do you really think this rich young master is so easy to win over?
The four of them crept up to the door, but before they could do anything, they were loudly reprimanded.
"Who's there? Don't move! Take another step closer and I'll shoot."
Lieutenant Chen stood at the door like a statue, with four soldiers behind him.
"Light up."
"yes."
Four kerosene lamps lit up, and the surrounding light was incredibly bright.
The Xiu family of four stood there, stunned.
"What do you want?" Lieutenant Chen's eyes were cold and filled with murderous intent.
"I...we...we're going to the toilet!" Xiuer's father stammered.
Lieutenant Chen looked at the four people. Xiu'er was dressed quite brightly. She pinched her fingers, thought for a moment, gritted her teeth, and boldly spoke.
"I...I wanted to serve the young master."
Lieutenant Chen: "..."
Good heavens! She really dares to think that way.
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