Chapter 451 Chaos
With the He family taking the lead, the remaining three families also followed them, fearing that they would be locked up in the city if they were a step too late.
Seeing the vast convoy leaving the city, the people who had just heard the news also frowned.
They all know that there is a rat infestation outside the city, but there is no such thing in the city.
Logically speaking, even if something big happened, and the common people like them were so hungry that they could only eat tree bark, these four families should still have flour to eat.
But why are they so anxious to leave Yancheng now?
Is it possible that something big is going to happen again?
"Brother Liu!"
The guards guarding the door saw more and more people going out to watch the fun, and they couldn't help but feel a little anxious. The city lord wouldn't let them open the door and let people leave. Now with such a big fanfare, if the city lord knew...
"Let them go."
Liu Jie's eyes were cold and cold. He could do what the general couldn't do.
The smaller the number of people in the city, the better they might be able to survive for a while longer.
Nowadays, cities in various places are closed to outsiders. If they leave today, it will be even more difficult to find a place to stay.
"yes."
The guard gritted his teeth and just nodded and stood aside, letting the people happily walk out of the city.
"Little girl, what's going on outside?"
An older man looked at many people heading out of the city and couldn't help but feel curious. He just tugged on the clothes of the woman next to him and asked.
"They are all fleeing."
He Xiu looked at the majestic carriages and horses, and the hands hidden in his sleeves inevitably clenched a little tighter.
Yuntian, where is he?
She was willing to believe her sweetheart about what happened last time, but since the city was sealed off half a month ago and even messengers could not come, she had no news about Shen Yuntian.
"Fleeing?" The old woman was stunned for a moment, then rubbed her sore legs and staggered back to the yard.
What kind of things have they never encountered in their entire lives, these old bones?
Now that the loess has buried her mouth, disaster is disaster, and she can't escape it.
"Old lady, come back quickly and warm your hands." Mr. Liao looked anxious when he saw his wife outside.
"Come on, come on, you old man, why are you panicking?" Granny Liao looked indifferent and just walked in slowly.
"Second sister, what's going on outside? Why is it so noisy?"
"It's a joke. It's said that someone is fleeing."
Granny Liao pursed her lips and finally sat down. Looking at the warm stove in front of her, she still felt a little emotional.
"Is someone coming into the city? Why do I hear so much noise?"
The uncle on the side only squinted his eyes, a little surprised.
"He's running outside. It looks like he's one of the big guys in the city."
"It's like that outside, why are you running outside?"
The old aunt on the side was a little curious, and she only shrank her neck when she recalled the scene on Niutou Mountain.
"Who knows."
Granny Liao waved her hands and said nothing more, just looking at the stove in trance.
They relied on their sons to send rice and grain. The soil on Niutou Mountain could not grow grain. Since their son died, they all thought that the time had come. Even the coffin was ready, but they didn't expect it. However, that girl sent people to deliver food to the village every month, and even brought them all to the city a month ago.
At first, they all held some luck in their hearts. Maybe, maybe their son was not as evil as they thought. But just by asking around from others, they knew the wrong things their unfilial son had done over the years. .
It was their fault for not raising their son well, but they never thought they would still be remembered in their old age.
"Those people, I really don't know if they can survive."
Mr. Liao sighed. A month ago, the trees around the village were dying one after another, and the mud on the ground had a stench.
Then came the rat plague.
In such a year of natural disaster, those people don't hide in the city, but try to escape.
Kyoto——
Seeing the beaming home of her family, Shen Miaomiao was filled with panic.
There is still no news about the letter that Ah-Dai was asked to send to Yancheng ten days ago.
There is no news in the palace now, and Twelve can't get any news.
She sent people to prepare food and fodder, but now she only prepared one thousand kilograms.
"Miaomiao, what's wrong with you?"
Aunt Osmanthus came over with a bowl of hot soup and saw her daughter sitting there in a trance, which made her a little worried.
Although the couple never went to school, they understand some things now.
The official family is now uncertain about life and death, and the two princes have become what they are. Those who want to be in power in the palace will naturally have to fight for it.
Just like when an old man in a rural village is about to leave office, there will always be a fight.
"Mom, I'm fine, I'm just a little worried about Sister Nanzhi and the others."
After coming back to her senses and seeing her aunt coming over, Shen Miaomiao could only laugh.
She didn't want her to worry.
When Twelve came back two days ago, he told her that there was chaos in the palace now. Not to mention Yancheng, which was thousands of miles away, even Kyoto would probably be in chaos for a while.
"You, don't worry too much. Nanzhi and the others are auspicious people and have their own destiny. Didn't you prepare food a few days ago?"
As Aunt Guihua spoke, she placed the soup bowl in front of her daughter.
"Drink some hot soup quickly. You didn't eat much at noon and your health is very important. Do you understand?"
These days, her son-in-law is always busy and nowhere to be seen. Miaomiao is also worried about these things. Now she looks thinner, which makes her feel distressed.
"Thank you, mother."
"Silly boy, there's nothing you can say thank you for." Aunt Guihua looked at her with a smile. Suddenly she remembered something and asked softly.
"I haven't seen Twelve in the past two days. Are you busy?"
"There is something going on in the palace. I won't be able to come back for a while."
Shen Miaomiao took two sips of the soup and then put down the spoon.
"Aniang, the weather is cold now. You and Dad should stay indoors more. If you feel bored, hold a stove when you come out to avoid getting cold."
"You know, you know, your father and I have been digging in the fields all our lives, and our bodies are strong. Don't worry about us, but it's almost the Chinese New Year..."
"Mother..." Shen Miaomiao was a little helpless. Ever since she came to Kyoto, her mother-in-law had been cautious in everything. Not only was her father-in-law a military general, but he was away all year round, so naturally he rarely came back.
It was almost the New Year, but the palace was in chaos right now, so she couldn't ask about her father-in-law's affairs.
"Okay, okay, strange lady, please ask more." Aunt Guihua took back her words somewhat sarcastically.
She has only met her in-laws a few times in total. Although the two families are now in-laws, it is a bit embarrassing for the couple to live here.
"Mom, you know I didn't mean that." Shen Miaomiao was helpless and could only talk to her angrily.
"You are my mother. It's not a big deal to live here with my father. My father-in-law also agrees. Don't think about it anymore. There is something busy in the palace now. Twelve and father-in-law are also staying in the palace. Let's take good care of it. Just stay at home."
"Eh, eh." Aunt Guihua nodded, a little embarrassed.
But looking at how my daughter looks now, I feel a little moved in my heart.
Although the son she gave birth to was useless, she had a good daughter.