He didn't know how much time had passed, but just as the few lights at the foot of the mountain had all gone out and he was starting to feel sleepy, he suddenly heard his wife's slightly tired voice beside him.
"Chongjin, are you asleep?"
Song Chongjin gave a soft "Hmm?"
Upon hearing this, Su Yu carefully moved her niece's head away.
After her head was placed on the bundle, Su Yu waited for a long time. Seeing that the man had not woken up, she moved to his side in the dim light.
Seeing this, Song Chongjin knew his wife had something to say, so he took her hand and led her to a spot some distance away from the crowd.
Su Yu's gaze remained fixed on her own spot, and after confirming that no one was around, she whispered:
"Chongjin, if possible, I hope to settle down here."
Even if we can go back in the future, we won't go back.
Also, Shan'er is already thirteen, and I'd like to find her a young man here.
Now that so many people have died in Wuning Prefecture, according to historical records, the imperial court should issue an order for eligible men and women to get married.
Because we avoided people and took mountain paths to get here, we were not well informed.
Tomorrow, think of a way to go down the mountain and ask around.
In addition, I observed that most of the people who came to put out the fire today were men.
Those young men were all strong and healthy, and were basically of marriageable age.
We can choose one that suits Shan'er!
Song Chongjin also had this intention, but he wanted to ensure his niece's safety in the future, but he was also unwilling for her to marry a country bumpkin.
Hearing his wife's words, he paused for a moment and said, "If Shan'er marries into this family, she can certainly save her life."
But for the rest of his life, a better future seems unlikely.
Su Yu said dismissively, "Nothing is more important than life right now."
Shan'er was born at Qingqing's risk, and I carried her back from the capital with trepidation.
They were raised from a time when their eyes were still closed, fed mouthful after mouthful of milk.
To me, Shan'er is more like my own daughter than my biological daughter.
I love her just as much as you do.
Chongjin, as for Shan'er, I have no other wish in this life but that she grows up safely and lives a peaceful old age.
I thought that if I brought her back, she would live an ordinary life.
Unexpectedly, those utterly depraved people, upon learning she was still alive, plotted to wipe us all out during the earthquake and plague!
Their parents didn't die from natural disasters or plagues, but they died under the swords of those people.
Thinking about all this, her heart bled with hatred.
But they were ultimately weak. Facing the powerful and influential noble families, it was like a mayfly trying to shake a tree, or an egg trying to break a rock!
Well, since we've escaped anyway, let those people think we all died in Mingyang County!
As for Shan'er's appearance, let's see if we can conceal it to some extent.
If it cannot be concealed, then let her stay here for the rest of her life and never leave the mountain!
Song Chongjin remained silent for a long time, so long that Su Yu thought he wouldn't agree, when he finally relented.
"Okay, then leave them all here!"
His older sister was beautiful from a young age and was also well-read.
He was born into a landlord family. His father was rescued from a runaway horse while inspecting his estate.
The other person's name was Lin Gengsheng. He had a wife and children. He was trampled by horses while trying to save his father.
Lin Gengsheng was an orphan. Before he died, he was worried about his wife and children and refused to die in peace.
His father promised to help take care of him.
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