After listening to his words, Li Yunze took stock of the environment in the room.
He was lying on a pile of dry straw. Not far away were an old casserole, a broken clay pot, several bowls, and a stone stove.
He didn't know the situation outside. Just looking at the scene inside the house, he knew how poor the family was. It should be described as a house with bare walls.
Moreover, there is drought everywhere and there is a shortage of water and food. Life for this family is definitely not easy.
He took a look at his second uncle. He was skinny and skinny, his clothes were patched everywhere, he was wearing a pair of straw sandals, and his lips were so dry that they were peeling. At first glance, he was malnourished and dehydrated.
He smiled and said, "I'm not thirsty or hungry. Just drink this bowl of water."
When Ye Mingzhe heard that he was not thirsty, he put the half bowl of water next to him, ready to serve it to him when he was thirsty.
Then he sat next to him and asked with concern: "Brother-in-law, are you feeling uncomfortable? The old monk left a bottle of medicine when he left and asked you to take one pill every day. I remembered it and never missed it once."
Li Yunze felt a little funny when he heard his words "brother-in-law" and wanted to remind him to call him by his name. After thinking about it, he still didn't say it. It was just a title. Let him do it!
He cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, second brother, for your concern. I'm much better now. The time I was in coma has affected my family."
Seeing how polite he was, Ye Mingzhe said nonchalantly: "It's okay. We are all a family. Don't say these polite words. Now you and your sister are fine. We don't know how happy we are."
Li Yunze took advantage of the situation and asked: "May I ask my second brother, how many people are there in the family?"
Speaking of home, Ye Mingzhe thought of his father and sighed.
He said in a low tone: "We had a military recruitment here some time ago. My father went to join the army. Now I am left with my mother, eldest brother, me and my sister."
"Second brother, do you know where your father-in-law went to join the army?"
Ye Mingzhe shook his head: "I don't know. One person from each family in our village went there, and a total of thirty-six people went there."
After thinking for a while, he said in a low voice: "Our South China County is the fiefdom of King Xia. I heard that he wants to..." He made a rebellious gesture.
"It would be terrible if dad joins the army under him. How many good endings have there been for such a person from ancient times to the present?"
Li Yunze listened carefully, thinking about the character introductions his uncle had shown him before.
The resume of King Xia is listed among the first few, and the person who compiled the information also highlighted it.
He is the third younger brother of his father. He is ruthless and very scheming. If he is said to be a rebel, it is most likely true.
"Second brother, don't worry. My father-in-law will definitely return safely."
Ye Mingzhe nodded heavily: "Yes, dad will definitely come back safely. He is so smart and can hunt, so he will be fine."
After saying that, he licked his swollen lips, stood up and said, "Brother-in-law, you can rest. I'll go see Mom and see if they're back?"
"Has mother-in-law gone out?"
"Mom, my eldest brother and my sister went to town today. Please let me stay at home to take care of you."
He also told his brother-in-law about his family and the old house. After that, he didn't know the situation and regarded the people there as his own family.
"That old witch is so evil! My grandfather is not facing us either. If we see them in the future, stay away to avoid being plotted against."
Li Yunze saw that he was serious about his instructions, so he nodded cautiously and said, "I understand, second brother, just drink that bowl of water."
When Ye Mingzhe heard him talk about water, he subconsciously looked at the broken clay pot filled with water and licked his lips again.
He smiled and said, "I'm not thirsty yet. I'll drink it when Mom, my eldest brother, and my sister come back. You can have a good rest. I'll go out to greet Mom and the others."
Li Yunze looked at the closed door, took out the letter left by the master, and read what was written on it. Everything was the best arrangement.
He thought, since it was God's will, let it take its course.
He had no intention of fighting for anything. If that person refused to let him go in order to protect himself, he would have no choice but to fight back.
When the three women walked to the entrance of the village, Li Wenxiu said, "Mingxuan, please go to your uncle Yongchang's house now and tell him about the increase in food prices, and also mention the issue of the refugees."
"Mom, I'm going now."
Ye Yutong knew that Uncle Yongchang was the father's good brother Yongchang mentioned in the book. If he hadn't protected him, the original owner would never have been able to reach the capital.
Ye Mingxuan took two steps, then turned back and asked, "Mom, do you want to tell Uncle Shitou and the others?"
"Say hello. If someone asks you what grain we bought, just tell us how many sorghum we bought."
"I understand, mother, you and your sister should go home first. My second brother must be impatient."
Li Wenxiu nodded, "Run slower, don't be in a hurry." Then he said to his daughter, "Tongtong, let's go back!"
The two of them walked home while talking. Ye Yutong pretended not to understand and asked, "Mom, what do you think we will do if we don't even have water to eat here?"
Li Wenxiu has been thinking about this problem all the way. Some people in the town with a good family have left. If there is no other way, who will give up their family business and leave their hometown?
But where can these common people go? Thinking back to the time when her parents took her to escape, she felt cold all over.
At that time, more than 100 people from their village came out, but in the end only about 20 people survived. Some starved to death, some were sold, and some were beaten to death while grabbing water and food.
Seeing that she was silent, Ye Yutong didn't know what she was thinking, so he didn't disturb her.
She just reminded Li Wenxiu to prepare herself mentally, because it would not be long before compulsory military conscription.
"Mom, sister, are you back?" Ye Mingzhe, who was squatting at the door, saw them and ran over happily.
He ran over but didn't see his eldest brother, so he hurriedly asked: "Hey, mother, sister, why are there just you two, where is eldest brother?"
"Eldest brother went to Uncle Yongchang's house. Second brother, it's so hot outside, why don't you stay in the house?"
Ye Yutong saw that his forehead was covered with sweat and his lips were peeling. Seeing that there was no one around, he took a pear out of the space and gave it to him.
Ye Mingzhe looked at the pear, swallowed his saliva, and asked softly: "Sister, is this a fairy fruit?"
"Yes, eat quickly."
He didn't take the pear, swallowed his saliva and said, "Mom, sister, you two eat, I'm not hungry."
Ye Yutong pushed the pear into his hand, "My mother, brother, and I have already eaten it on the way. Eat it quickly. I will get you an apple later."
The fruits on the space trees are very large, and this pear weighs almost seven or eight taels.
Ye Mingzhe held the big pear and glanced at his mother. Li Wenxiu smiled and motioned for him to eat it quickly.
Only then did he hold the pear and eat it in small mouthfuls.
While eating, I sighed in my heart: "The fairy fruit is so delicious and sweet. It is indeed a fruit from the fairy world."
When the three mothers were about to reach the door, Ye Mingzhe slapped his head and said happily: "Mom, sister, let me tell you some good news. My brother-in-law is awake."
