248 Ten Thousand Mountains, Twenty-Five
At this moment, it's clear that the market town's defenses are quite formidable compared to ordinary cities. And the majority of the guards are young people!
The streets were clean and tidy, and the aroma of various kinds of cooking filled the air as you walked along, making it a bustling place!
There were also all sorts of merchants and vendors selling goods, and brightly dressed young girls, their faces beaming with happy smiles, without any fear or apprehension!
Moreover, I saw clothes for sale in the royal city. I didn't expect there to be shops selling them in this border region! All kinds of women's clothes! It seems this place isn't as poor as I imagined, which is great!
Yun Shuni smiled slightly, bowed gently, and said in a clear voice, "Elder Weng, you're too kind. I must thank you for your thoughtful consideration! Thank you very much, Elder Weng, Inspector Jin, and Guard Wei!"
Wei Si, Jin Luo, Jin Feng, and the others smiled and politely introduced themselves to each other.
Seeing that everyone had arrived travel-worn and must be exhausted, Elder Weng and the others did not disturb them further and prepared to slowly retreat.
Jin Luo, Jin Feng, and the others were filled with emotion as they watched the thousand-person group arrive, their families in tow, braving the dust and wind.
Jin Luo said softly and sincerely, "We are very familiar with this area. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask. You can tell us or the patrol officers at any time."
These are mostly local villagers, very familiar with this place. With everyone here, our market will be even more bustling!
After saying this, a hint of regret and uncertainty crossed his face. He sighed inwardly, "In the end, our cultivation is still a bit lacking, Brother Chen. We can never keep up with your pace!"
Wes was also lost in thought, and for a moment he was filled with emotion. He smiled and said, "With everyone here, we are much more relaxed! If you need anything, please let us know."
As the sky grew darker, Old Man Weng said, “You must all be tired from your journey. Why don’t you rest today and we can take you to the market tomorrow?”
Yun, dressed in black and white, nodded. At that moment, a man suddenly appeared, carrying a large knife. He was burly and it was Zhang Dazhuang. Behind him was a clever man, tall and full of energy, dressed in civilian clothes!
Several people quickly came to her side, and Yun Shuni introduced them, "This is our centurion, Zhang Dazhuang!" Then she introduced him to Old Man Weng and the others.
Zhang Dazhuang, a rough and uncouth man, addressed the group in a straightforward manner, saying, "Greetings, Elder Weng, greetings to everyone. This is Bi Fengxing. Please send someone to show us around this place."
Bi Fengxing bowed slightly, his expression calm. "Greetings, esteemed sirs. Please arrange for someone to show us around this area!"
Jin Luo and Jin Feng nodded slightly. Wes took over and said, "Alright, why don't we take you two there?"
Afterwards, Wes and Jin Luo, along with Zhang Dazhuang and Bi Fengxing, formed a group of four. Their voices gradually faded into the distance, but could still be heard intermittently. Wes said, "We patrol this area every day. We see this and that around here! If you have any problems, please feel free to tell us. From now on..."
Old Weng and Jin Feng continued to arrange supplies for the thousand-person team!
With the soldiers' manpower arranged internally, the pace of the game instantly quickened!
He wore a gray tiger-head hat, which was quite worn, with obvious signs of stitching. He wore thick black trousers, which he handled with extreme care, as if afraid of getting them dirty.
A young child, with innocent eyes and somewhat thin shoulders, watches the busy crowd and his parents. He waits patiently to the side, his obedient nature heartbreaking!
Watching my mother hurriedly clean up the house, I finally sat down and drank some warm water. I saw that my mother looked tired, but she was also smiling. She was wearing a thick cotton-padded jacket that she only wore during festivals, with a few peach blossoms embroidered on it!
At this moment, Father had not returned to the camp either. He was still busy packing things outside. At this moment, he was so busy, but it was also a rare and joyful time to enjoy the reunion!
A child's clear voice asked softly, "Mother, is this where we'll live from now on?"
The mother had just taken a sip of warm water when she looked at her child, her smile barely concealed, and said softly, "Yes, my little one, we'll settle down here from now on."
Your father's camp is nearby, so he can come back to visit you often when he has time!
I heard that school here is free; General Zhang just mentioned it. You'll be able to study hard and learn to read from now on!
Looking at the sesame cake in her youngest son's hand, which he was reluctant to eat, she said softly, "Eat it quickly, and then get some rest. Your playmates from the journey live not far away. You can go find them to play again tomorrow when you have time!"
"Okay, Mommy, then I'll go play with Sister Flower after I finish helping out tomorrow!"
Hearing that her playmates were nearby, her eyes lit up with joy. She took a bite of the sesame seed cookie she had been craving, and savored its delicious sweetness.
"Mommy, have a bite too, it's so sweet!"
After saying that, he put the sesame biscuit in front of his mouth, his eyes full of anticipation!
"You eat, we just ate. The city lord sent over a lot of food today," Mother explained.
The child did not flinch at all; there was a hint of disbelief in his eyes!
"It's true! Here, sweetie, you eat first. I heard there will be cooked food delivered later!" Mother gently pushed the sesame cake back to her.
"Mommy, just try a bite, it's really sweet!" the child insisted.
"Okay! I'll try it!" Mother agreed, took a small bite, and said, "It's so sweet!"
The child smiled happily, took a bite, and mumbled, "It's really sweet, isn't it? I'm telling the truth!"
"Come out and eat steamed buns, mantou, and hot noodle soup! If you didn't get enough to eat, come on over!" A loud voice shouted from outside!
After a while, orderly footsteps could be heard. Half an hour later, the footsteps came, and a dark-skinned man in military uniform entered! He was carrying a bag of cooked food, and an enticing aroma wafted over!
"Father! Come and sit down and rest for a while!" As soon as the child saw his father return, he rushed over to greet him!
"Little one, come on, the bun is still warm. You weren't full just now, were you? Have another one. Here, this one has sweet sesame filling!"
After saying that, the dark-skinned man took out one and put it in his youngest son's hand, then took out another and put it in his wife's hand! The rest were placed on the table!
The child came to his parents' side, feeling a rare moment of warmth, his face beaming with a simple, innocent smile, and softly said, "Daddy, Mommy, let's eat together, you eat too! I'll go boil some water for you later!"
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