Ali didn't look closely; Dong Yue had already placed all the luggage she was carrying on the back of the cart.
Because we had made arrangements beforehand, there was an empty space on the cart for hauling things.
Dong Yue also made Ali call the middle-aged woman "Aunt Xing".
"Hello, Aunt Xing."
When Aunt Xing heard Ah Li call her Aunt Xing so sweetly, she smiled and said, "He's a sensible child."
Aunt Xing also took out a piece of something wrapped in cloth from her sleeve and handed it to Dong Yue, saying, "These are the pastries you usually like to eat. Hurry up and eat some to fill your stomach."
Dong Yue took it, her eyes shining. "Thank you, Sister Xing." After saying that, Dong Yue unwrapped the cloth bag and gave the pastries to Ali to eat together.
The sweet aroma of pastries filled the air.
The convoy began to move slowly, and Dong Yue and Ali leaned against their luggage.
As the wheels rolled on, the hustle and bustle of the town gradually faded away, replaced by the scenery along the way.
Gazing at the ever-changing scenery outside, Ah Li leaned against a corner of the carriage, gently nibbling on a pastry.
"Ah Li, we're going to start a new life from now on," Dong Yue said softly.
Ah Li raised her head, looked at Dong Yue, and nodded vigorously.
As the convoy traveled further and further away, thick smoke appeared in the distance.
Because, not long after Ah Li and Dong Yue left, their village was surrounded by a group of bandits riding tall horses.
They came to rob us of food and money.
Originally, they only wanted to steal the goods and leave.
However, some people refused and tried to take the items back, even getting into a physical altercation with them.
One of the bandits had his outer garment torn off, revealing a dark-colored garment underneath.
Those who have seen this black uniform will never forget it; it is the uniform worn by soldiers on the border of an enemy country!
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