"As a family of four, life is hard, but everyone is happy. Pinshu.com . . . "
"When I was sixteen years old, I took over my brother's responsibility and started working as a salesman. My brother was clearing wasteland and farming near the stockade. My sister-in-law took care of the children at home, and she lived a happy life."
"Then one day, I heard from people in the mountains that there were many strange and wonderful things outside the mountains, in Xiushui Town on the Daqi side."
"Life in the mountains is hard, and everyone only has the same food and clothing."
"I just thought about going to the mountains to get some gadgets to take back and sell."
"After putting on a disguise, I came to Xiushui Town. When I came back for the first time, I saw the stalls and shops in this town, tsk tsk..."
"The colorful world is so dizzying."
"The money I brought was stolen by a thief. I didn't even know it. A girl reminded me and we got it back together."
"That girl is decent-looking, a bit shrewd, but kind-hearted. I fell in love with her at first sight."
"Since then, I've been trying to sneak out to see her every once in a while, and she doesn't seem to get tired of me."
"Because I brought back novelty gadgets from outside, I made a small profit during that period."
"It can be said that both the relationship and the business are going smoothly."
"But this person is afraid of being famous and afraid of being strong. Maybe I got carried away and quickly attracted the jealousy of others."
"It just so happened that during that period, the negotiations between Daqi and Nanman broke down and the two sides went to war."
"The clan leader issued an announcement that everyone is not allowed to leave the mountain to go to Daqi, and no one from Daqi is allowed to come in."
"My brother and sister-in-law knew what I was thinking and were worried about me. They privately advised me to break up with that girl from Xiushui Town..."
"I was young and energetic at that time, so I couldn't listen to these suggestions. The more I was not allowed to do something, the more I wanted to do it like crazy."
"One time I couldn't hold it back, so I secretly came to Xiushui Town to meet with her privately. When I returned, I realized that my whereabouts were being followed, and the clan leader knew about it!"
"The patriarch was angry and wanted to drive me out of the Gaoshan Clan. My brother begged me in every possible way."
"The clan leader forgave me and locked me up in the back mountain for a month."
"During that month, I hardly ate or drank. When I was carried home, I was almost dead."
"I got over it later, but I was lovesick. I felt like I was possessed by an evil spirit."
"My brother and sister-in-law had no choice. On a dark and windy night, the two of them sent me out of the mountain in the dark."
"I will never forget my brother's last words. He said that he is just a younger brother like me. No matter which country I am in, as long as I live well, he will be satisfied."
"He gave me all his and his sister-in-law's savings and asked me to find the girl and stay in Xiushui Town from now on."
"The war between Daqi and Nanman will not be extinguished for a day. I am told not to return to the Gaoshan tribe for a day, nor to ask anyone to send messages."
"Without sending a message, they said to the outside world that I committed suicide and jumped off the black rock cliff behind our Black Rock Village, and my body was nowhere to be found."
"So for more than ten years, I haven't dared to send even a single word back."
"On the one hand, the relationship between the two countries is getting tighter. On the other hand, I am worried that if I write a letter, I will implicate my brother, sister-in-law, and my nephew!"
Old Uncle Jue finished all this in one breath and sat there with a deep helplessness and sadness on his face.
Here, Yang Ruoqing couldn't help but sigh.
When the two countries confront each other, the most pitiful people are the people of each other.
Their flesh and blood are separated, and they look at each other but cannot see each other for as long as they live.
"Mrs. Luo, this time you sneak into the Gaoshan tribe to find General Luo. I want to ask you to do something for me!" Old Uncle Jue said again.
His words brought Yang Ruoqing back from her thoughts.
She sat upright and said to Uncle Jue, "What's the matter? As long as I can do it, I will definitely help you complete it!"
Lao Jue took out a small cloth bag as big as his fist.
"I don't dare to let you take things from outside the mountains, otherwise I'm afraid you will be implicated and exposed."
"Here are six taels of silver. If you meet my brother and sister-in-law's family in Heiyan Village, please hand over these six taels of silver to them." Old Uncle Jue said.
"My nephew was six years old when I left. Fourteen years later, he is almost twenty this year."
"Maybe he has a wife, and this money can be used for their whole family! Please, Mrs. Luo!"
…
After two days of intensive tutoring classes with Uncle Jue, Yang Ruoqing felt that she was almost ready to graduate.
After bidding farewell to Tuoba Xian and the others, Bai Lao Wu and Old Jue Shu sent her out of Xiushui Town.
"Uncle Bai, Uncle Lao Jue, just send them here and go back!" Yang Ruoqing waved to the two of them.
Bai Laowu nodded: "Don't worry about your mother-in-law and daughter, I will help you and Feng Tang take care of them."
Yang Ruoqing said a grateful 'hmm'.
I remembered Baby Luo’s heart-rending cry when I was leaving this morning.
At this moment, it is still lingering in my ears, and this mother's heart is broken by tears.
"Qing'er, don't be sad. You're a little kid. Cry a few times, get some food and toys to coax you, and if there are more people around, she will forget about you."
Seeing that Yang Ruoqing was a little depressed, Bai Laowu knew what she was thinking about and said quickly.
"You have to cheer up. Everyone is counting on you now. Feng Tang and Chen'er are both on the Nanman side, waiting for you to find them back!"
"Now that we are back, you and your family will be truly reunited. You must grit your teeth and get through it now. Good times are ahead!" Bai Laowu said again.
Yang Ruoqing took a deep breath, raised her head, and looked at Bai Laowu with a moved expression.
"Uncle Bai, I understand. Don't worry, I will definitely bring them back this time."
"Then I'm leaving, you should go back quickly!" she said.
Bai Laowu nodded. Next to him, Uncle Lao Jue took a few steps forward: "Do you still remember the customs and commonly used words I told you? Don't reveal the truth!"
Yang Ruoqing nodded to Old Uncle Jue: "Don't worry, I'll remember it all!"
"Uncle Old Jue, I will also try my best to help you accomplish whatever you entrusted me to do. Don't worry!" she said.
Old Uncle Jue nodded gratefully: "I'm not in a hurry, just take care of your own business first, be careful and pay attention to your safety!"
After bidding farewell to Bai Laowu and Lao Jue, Yang Ruoqing rode a horse and headed south towards Juechen, carrying a baggage!
…
After passing Gujiacun and then to Hongcun, Yang Ruoqing was inquiring about Luo Fengtang and Chen'er.
All the clues that can be inquired point directly to the southern barbarian territory further south.
Yang Ruoqing took a deep breath. The man and his son were probably really living in the southern barbarian territory now.
Gritting his teeth, he waved the whip in his hand and headed south along the foot of Wuling Mountain, heading straight for the territory of the Gaoshan Clan.
