"Oh no! We just received word that Fengyun Town is now under lockdown. Some villagers from Guangming Village didn't have time to leave, so they're all trapped in Fengyun Town."
When Xiao Qifeng, who was asked by the Ke family to come to the ferry to pick up Old Man Shu and Shu Guoyi, heard the news, she hurried to Tan Er who had just returned from Fengyun Town.
Xiao Qifeng stopped Tan Er and asked, "Second Brother, have you seen my father-in-law and my uncle? They also arrived in Fengyun Town early this morning. I saw everyone on the boat got off, but I haven't seen them yet. Did they take the next boat?"
When Tan Er heard Xiao Qifeng say that Old Man Shu and Shu Guoyi had not returned to Guangming Village, he immediately said sympathetically, "Sister-in-law Shu, the ship we're on is the last one back to Guangming Village. As you said, if Old Man Shu and Guoyi haven't returned from Fengyun Town by now, I don't think the chances of them coming back are high. I think they may have to be imprisoned until the plague in Fengyun Town is completely eradicated before they can return to Guangming Village."
"Plague? Second brother...you, what plague are you talking about?"
Xiao Qifeng's screams attracted the attention of passing villagers, who hurriedly asked, "Second Brother, you said there was a plague in Fengyun Town. What's going on?"
"That's right, Lao Er, please explain clearly and don't scare everyone!"
Tan Er saw that more and more people were gathering around him, and everyone had a solemn expression. He panicked, because the official had not clearly announced the things he knew. The reason why he was able to escape from Fengyun Town was because their shopkeeper got the news from the boss that there was a plague in Fengyun Town, so all the workers in Zhiweilou were given a holiday and quickly notified their families to leave the town. Otherwise, it would be too late, and when the emperor sent people to seal the town, no one would be able to leave.
Tan Er then hurriedly packed his bags and rushed back to Guangming Village. Fortunately, he caught the last boat before the town was closed, otherwise he would not be able to return home like most people.
Tan Er really hated himself for letting the news slip out of his mouth, so facing the villagers' questioning, he said vaguely: "I don't know what you are talking about. I want to go back. If my wife hears that Fengyun Town is sealed off and she doesn't see me back, she will be worried to death. Goodbye everyone!"
"Hey... Second Brother, don't leave! First, explain to everyone what exactly is going on with the plague in Fengyun Town. If you just leave like this, everyone will be so worried..."
Tan Er didn't care whether these people were anxious or not. Anyway, he was able to return to the village safely, which was a blessing in disguise. In this troubled time, he didn't want to cause himself unnecessary trouble.
So, ignoring the villagers' calls, Tan Er quickly left the ferry.
Although Tan Er is gone, his words have been deeply imprinted in Xiao Qifeng's heart.
Xiao Qifeng waited on the shore for nearly half an incense stick of time, but did not see any other boat passing by. Thinking that her father-in-law and uncle would not come back, she ran back home anxiously.
Walking from the main hall to the backyard, Xiao Qifeng saw Mrs. Ke feeding the chickens. She quickly said, "Mom... this is bad. I heard that Dad and Guoyi have been imprisoned in Fengyun Town and can't come back. What should we do?"
"What?"
The chicken feeding bowl fell to the ground, and Mrs. Ke shook her head in disbelief.
"Why are the old man and Xiaoyi locked up in the town? Did they offend someone they shouldn't have?"
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