Chen Xiaobei nodded repeatedly, he understood the truth, but when things really come, who can withstand it?
He also knows that he is now the backbone of this family. He had to pull himself together.
Think of this. Chen Xiaobei nodded slightly, looked at Cui Hongyu, then at Chen Qiaoer and Du Juan.
"Hongyu, you are right, we can only be worthy of Huang Ying if we live well."
Cui Hongyu nodded and quickly helped Chen Xiaobei fill another bowl of soup.
"Husband, drink more, Brother Dayong and the others will come to find you tomorrow."
Chen Xiaobei took it and took another sip.
At this moment, the two dogs in the corner suddenly became alert and made a low whine at the door.
This was an early warning that someone was coming. Chen Xiaobei put down his bowls and chopsticks, stood up, and went to the door to greet him.
Sure enough, before he could reach the door, the ancestor was already standing there with a cane.
Seeing Chen Xiaobei approaching, the ancestor nodded, "Xiaobei, I know it's a bit unkind for me to come to you now, but so many people in the village are eagerly looking forward to you."
"Ancestor, I know. I know everyone is waiting for me. Don't worry, I'm fine."
The ancestor then paused his crutch and said, "There is something. After thinking about it, I think I should come and tell you. The soldiers who stayed behind emptied the military supplies above and everyone left."
"It is said that the leader, Guo Chuan, said that they were going to the capital to look for Miss Liu and the others."
Hearing these words, Chen Xiaobei's heart skipped a beat. Those were thousands of people. They went to the capital to find Liu Rumei. Wasn't this a clear sign for the emperor to take advantage of?
"Ancestor, I've been walking for a few days, why didn't I meet you along the way?"
"They left early on the day you returned to the village. I originally thought about telling you this matter in two days, but I always felt that this matter was a bit unreliable, so I better tell you as soon as possible."
Chen Xiaobei nodded, "Yes, this matter may cause big trouble. We must stop them as soon as possible to prevent them from entering Wannian City."
As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Xiaobei hesitated again, but who should he send? The only person on my side who knows martial arts is Du Juan, but Du Juan is only a child of fourteen or fifteen years old, and a girl. I'm afraid she won't be able to persuade Guo Chuan.
Then, do you want to go alone?
Chen Xiaobei was a little hesitant, but if he didn't do it, who else could come forward?
The emperor was originally very wary of the Liu family. If so many people suddenly appeared to look for Liu Rumei, it might cause new incidents.
After just a dozen thoughts, Chen Xiaobei finally decided to take Du Juan with him to chase the group of people, and he had to go all night.
After hearing Chen Xiaobei's thoughts, Cui Hongyu was silent for a while.
Of course she knew the seriousness of the matter. But when Chen Xiaobei took Du Juan, one didn't know martial arts, and the other was just a half-grown child, the risk was really high for the two of them to pursue him.
And if he catches up, he will go to the capital to cause any commotion. When Chen Xiaobei goes, there won't even be anyone to send a letter back.
Thinking of this, Cui Hongyu said to Chen Xiaobei, "Bring a few more people with you. You two are too dangerous."
The ancestor also said from the side, "Yes, bring a few more people. I will call Dayong Daqiang and the others over."
Chen Xiaobei thought for a while and finally nodded in agreement. In fact, no matter how much you bring, the most important thing is to give Cui Hongyu peace of mind.
Soon, Chen Dayong, Chen Daqiang, Chen Xiaowen and five or six other village protection team members were called over.
Everyone has a baggage slung across their bodies, and they look ready to go.
After saying a few simple words, Chen Xiaobei led everyone on the road.
According to what our ancestors said, this group of people left early yesterday morning. So many people were walking, not riding horses, so they could cover a maximum of two to three hundred miles in two days.
For Chen Xiaobei and the others, they could ride this distance in one night, but the most important issue now was how to find these people.
Chen Xiaobei led everyone forward and ran out in one breath. After thirty or forty miles, he began to pay attention to the woods and ruined temples on the roadside.
After all, there are thousands of people, and they can't hide in a small place, so they need a large forest anyway.
As soon as I hurried, the white fish belly appeared in the east without realizing it.
Calculating the distance, they had chased nearly three hundred miles. Chen Xiaobei estimated that the distance was almost there, but there was no trace of so many people.
At this time, everyone began to get discouraged. Chen Dayong couldn't help but said to Chen Xiaobei, "Brother Xiaobei, I think we are probably going in the wrong direction. We can't walk this far on two feet!"
Chen Xiaobei also secretly thought to himself that if this was an ordinary person, three hundred miles in two days would really be the limit, but these people who had been soldiers might be able to go a little further, so they had to keep chasing.
After hearing Chen Xiaobei's explanation, Chen Dayong and others agreed.
Drink some water and eat something, take a brief rest and then continue chasing.
Before I knew it, I had chased another fifty miles, and there was a crossroads ahead.
The intersection is huge. There are thatched houses at the four corners of the intersection. Among them, one is a noodle shop with a big pot standing at the door and the inside is steaming hot, one is a bun shop, and the other two are not open so you can't tell what they do.
Looking at the steaming steamed buns and noodles, everyone was a little unable to walk. After all, they had only eaten a little something in the morning, but the calories were quickly consumed.
Chen Xiaobei understood everyone's thoughts, "Let's eat and drink here and rest for a while first."
Chen Xiaowen and others cheered and rushed to the noodle stall impatiently. Thinking about it, in this early winter season, eating a bowl of hot noodles is more attractive than eating a few meat buns.
Chen Xiaobei looked at the shopkeeper outside and had an idea in his mind. Taking advantage of the time to serve the noodles, he smiled and asked, "Shopkeeper, I want to ask you, have you seen a large group of people passing by in the past two days? Why?" There must be hundreds or even thousands of people.”
The shopkeeper shook his head slightly, "No, no."
"With so many people passing by, I can sell dozens or hundreds of bowls of noodles."
Well, what business can see is always the sound, Chen Xiaobei smiled helplessly.
While eating noodles, Chen Xiaobei discussed with Chen Dayong, "Brother Dayong, I guess we should run in front of Guo Chuan and the others. We'll wait here for a while. If no one comes by noon, we'll be directly affected." Qi Wannian City, what do you think?"
Chen Dayong nodded, "You said this is really evil. Thousands of people can go anywhere, but there is no trace along the way."
"Yeah, I can only stay here." Chen Xiaobei sighed.
"Brother Xiao Xiaobei, I think they are waiting here. Look over there." Chen Dayong pointed to the opposite side. There were two thatched houses that were not open for business.
