After walking for a while, it was already getting light.
Li Lanzhen heard Tingyu muttering something to herself.
Listening closely, she was muttering to herself, "That's strange. Brother Stone brought me here once, but I can't find him anymore."
We must find Brother Stone.
"Sister, what are you looking for?" the little boy asked, following behind her.
"I'm looking for the cave where Brother Stone and the others lived, do you remember it, Brother Stone?"
"I remember! Brother Stone was so kind. He got a steamed bun, and when he saw I was hungry, he broke off a piece for me to eat."
Stone Brother is a good person! He's better than Wangcai Brother from Grandma's house!
"Hmph! You're not allowed to call me 'brother' anymore!"
"Okay, sister, I'll do as you say."
"We need to find that cave and settle down there."
"Where else can we go? Mother is still unconscious and weak, and you're so young, plus it's getting colder and colder."
Li Lanzhen overheard the two children's conversation, especially Tingyu's words, and a smile appeared on her lips.
It turns out it's a good friend of our stone.
Of course, you can't find it here; the cave where Stone and the others lived is on the other side of the mountain.
The little girl must have gone the wrong way.
Yes, it's getting colder and colder. This family of four, with the youngest and the others sick, where will they spend the winter?
Let's take them to Peach Blossom Spring.
Li Lanzhen felt like the captain of the containment brigade.
Every time they come to Youzhou City, they take in many children and their relatives.
Perhaps in my past life I was all alone, which is why I have so many children in this life.
Having mentally prepared herself, she released Han Mingxiang, Han Minghai, Xue Bao, and Li Xishui from her spatial dimension.
As soon as the four people came out, they noticed that they had changed locations. They didn't ask any questions or say anything, but just looked at Li Lanzhen.
Li Lanzhen chuckled as she looked at the four of them, who seemed completely bewildered.
"Are you stupid? We're getting ready to go home."
Han Minghai immediately asked, "Mother, have the matters in Youzhou City been resolved?"
"Won't this tarnish my younger brother's reputation and affect his participation in scientific expeditions?"
Li Xishui nodded and said, "Sister, if the people of Youzhou City find out that the ugly woman is harassing Mingxiang, all the gossip in the city will tarnish Mingxiang's reputation."
Xue Bao remained silent, only looking at Li Lanzhen, because he knew Li Lanzhen's abilities and that she would not leave any stain on her record to hinder Han Mingxiang's scientific expedition.
Li Lanzhen waved her hand and said, "What are you worried about? Do you think I'd let Mingxiang suffer? Don't worry, it's all taken care of!"
Next, I told them the gossip I had heard at the Sifang Restaurant.
She was described as a tall, imposing, and strong woman.
Everyone burst into laughter.
Then they talked about how Han Mingxiang was as handsome as Pan An and dashing.
Several people teased Han Mingxiang.
Li Lanzhen took out a water bag and some hot sesame cakes from the basket on her back.
"Stop fooling around, come over and have something to eat, I need to discuss something with you."
As they ate, the group listened to Li Lanzhen recount events that happened in Youzhou City that they were unaware of.
Finally, the discussion turned to what to do with the five people Li Lanzhen rescued from the Jia family, and whether she could take them to Peach Blossom Spring.
"Look, what should we do with these five people, three men and two women?"
Xue Bao waved the sesame seed cake in his hand and said.
“Aunt Lanzhen, from what you’ve said, these people must be completely devoted to following you.”
Since they've sworn an oath, they can't be wrong.
Han Mingxiang nodded.
“Mother, I think we can bring them into the Peach Blossom Spring.”
Have them stay by your side and help you with chores. If you find them disloyal, just kick them out!
Han Minghai quickly shook his head and said.
"How can we kick them out? They already know about the existence of Peach Blossom Spring!"
Xue Bao raised the sesame seed cake in his hand and made a chopping motion.
"If you're unfaithful, just do it this way."
Everyone knew what he meant, and they all fell silent.
Li Lanzhen finished the last bite of the sesame seed cake in her hand and made her decision.
"Alright, let's take them to Peach Blossom Spring. What I hate most is betrayal! But it's also what I'm least afraid of!"
If you betray me, it's either death or I'll never use you again!
The four people looked at Li Lanzhen and nodded vigorously, indicating that she was right and they all agreed!
Next, we talked about the family of four that Li Lanzhen had been living with.
This time, Han Mingxiang spoke first.
“Mother, I think this family of four is reliable. Since this man is a scholar, let’s do as you say, take them to Peach Blossom Spring and hand them over to Master Xu directly.”
Han Minghai nodded in agreement.
"Yes, Mom, there are too many children at school, both big and small."
I think Master Xu really can't take care of so many children by himself."
Having eaten and drunk their fill, they also reached a conclusion on the matters they had discussed.
Li Lanzhen said, "Okay, I'll go find these five people first, and you all wait here."
Then, we went together to catch up with the family of four ahead.
The four people nodded silently, stood still, heads down, but their ears were perked up, listening intently to Li Lanzhen's every move.
They were absolutely fascinated by Li Lanzhen's secret!
Li Lanzhen turned around a dense thicket of dry bushes and released the five people from the space.
The five people came out and were terrified!
The five of them quickly huddled together, their eyes wide with fear as they cautiously looked around.
"Okay, don't be afraid, it's safe to be with me."
Come with me, I'll take you home.
Li Lanzhen turned around and took a few steps, but did not hear footsteps behind her.
Turning around, I saw the five of them standing there, stunned, with tears in their eyes. The two girls were already sobbing.
Li Lanzhen was puzzled for a moment, but immediately understood. Perhaps it was her words, "I will take you home," that touched their hearts.
She spoke in a gentler tone.
"Alright, let's go. I'll take you home. From now on, as long as you don't betray me, my home will be your home forever."
After saying this, Li Lanzhen ignored them and walked away.
The five of them quickly followed.
Turning past the withered bushes, they saw Han Mingxiang and three others.
The first person to react was the man.
He still held the knife in his hand and quickly stepped in front of Li Lanzhen, preparing to defend himself.
Li Lanzhen patted his arm and introduced them to him.
"Don't be nervous, these two are my sons, this one is my younger brother, and this one is my nephew."
The five men knelt on one knee and said in unison, "Greetings, everyone."
The man turned to Li Lanzhen and said, "Master, please give names to the five of us."
Li Lanzhen blurted out, "What were your names before?"
The man lowered his head and remained silent for a moment, then looked up at Li Lanzhen with a determined gaze.
"Master, our old names are dead, just like us. From this moment on, we are reborn. Please bestow upon us names!"
Li Lanzhen looked up at the sky, knowing she was terrible at naming things.
However, this cannot be done by someone else.
After standing there for a while, she smiled and pointed at the man.
"So, your name is Chang Fu, his name is Chang Ping, and his name is Chang Qing."
There were two girls, one named Chang Le and the other Chang An.
As soon as Li Lanzhen finished speaking, the five people knelt down on one knee and spoke in unison.
"Changfu (Changping, Changqing, Chang'an, or Changle) greets Master."
"Your subordinates will never betray you!"
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