The whole family escaped from famine and accidentally occupied land

Jingkanzi Village.

Bai Jingzhi and his family live in the county town, which is only twenty miles away from Bai Zhao's hometown.

The sun was setting as they went out.

When I got out of the carriage again, it was already dark.

The Bai family’s yard is much cleaner and more spacious than those of the surrounding families, and they are obviously more wealthy.

Wei Hongmian once recorded in his notes that the Bai family's blue brick and red tile house was unique in the entire Jingkanzi Village.

This house was built half with the money paid by Miss Wei Hongmian.

After knocking on the door, Wei Liu retreated behind Wei Hongmian, waiting for the Bai family, and whispered:

"Aunt, if the Bai family asks about my uncle, just tell them that he is out visiting friends and won't be back for long."

Wei Hongmian didn't know what Wei Liu was thinking. He had other places to go, but he chose to come to the Bai family.

She now doesn't want to have any contact with anyone who has had any connection with her original self, for fear of being exposed.

Wei Liu stood by and Wei Hongmian had no choice but to go ahead.

"Who is it?" A female voice mixed with anger came from inside the door, and the door suddenly opened.

A middle-aged woman was wearing a linen navy blue dress, her face full of impatience.

The woman raised her eyes, her expression changed instantly, and she said flatteringly: "Third brother's wife? Why did you come back suddenly?"

Wei Hongmian didn't say anything and just avoided her and went into the yard.

"Aunt, let's go back to the room first. We are a little tired today."

Bai Jingzhi saw the woman's face change and said a few words casually.

Two carriages followed the mother and daughter in.

The woman was Bai Jingzhi's great aunt, Wang Yuexiang.

Little Wang drooped her face and spat softly:

"Why are you so proud? You're almost touching the sky with your face.

What’s the use of having a noble status? If men look down on you, you will still be a widow.

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You look down on me, but your man is provided by my family!

So what if she's a rich lady? The emperor can be replaced by someone else, so what if she's a governor!"

At this time, Xiao Wang did not expect that her words would come true.

"Old man, why don't you come in? What are you waiting for?"

A powerful female voice sounded, and Xiao Wang was startled and slammed the door shut.

Little Wang hurried back to the main room, came up to the old woman, and said with a shameless face:

"Mom, I was a little slow because I was startled by my third brother's wife's sudden return.

By the way, my third brother’s wife didn’t look happy and went back to the yard directly.”

Little Wang heard what Bai Jingzhi said and started to complain in front of Old Lady Bai.

If Wei Hongmian doesn't greet his mother-in-law when he returns home, he will be labeled as unfilial, which will be very embarrassing for him.

"I understand. Go and clean up for them so they can rest early."

Old Mrs. Bai was unusually kind, and little Wang thought she had heard it wrong.

"What? Mom, you—"

"What are you talking about? Why don't you get busy? I really shouldn't have been so kind to ask for you back for the boss!

What else can you do besides fanning the flames every day? "

Old Mrs. Bai’s eyes were as big as copper bells, saliva was flying, and she was full of energy.

The others silently picked up their bowls to avoid being affected.

They were obviously no longer surprised by such situations.

"Mom, go later, I'll finish my meal first!"

Xiao Wang could only stare blankly as she watched the food on the table quickly dwindle.

When her two sons came back, she used the food that their family had saved for a long time to cook a good meal. After a busy day, she had to serve the delicate young lady in the third room before she could even eat anything.

Little Wang was upset and was about to say something when she was stopped by Old Lady Bai.

After Xiao Wang left in disgrace, Old Lady Bai placed the bowl heavily on the table and said, "Take your time and leave some for her."

After saying this, Old Lady Bai went back to her room.

After returning to the room, Old Lady Bai sat on the bed, took out a piece of paper and rubbed it, "Silly Third Brother, you shouldn't have taken this step. How can you take the imperial examination if the reputation of eloping gets out? Reputation is the most important thing for a scholar. Why did you take that woman's instigation seriously? So what if you don't have a son..."

The Bai family has two courtyards, front and back. The back one belongs to Bai Jing's family.

"Third sister-in-law, your beds are ready! The quilts have been dried in the sun as ordered by mother, so please don't be disgusted if they are not dirty or damp."

Although Xiao Wang was unhappy inside, she still greeted people with a smile.

Wei Hongmian knew that the original mother-in-law and daughter-in-law had a bad relationship. When he heard that the quilt had been dried in advance, he quickly asked:

"Sister-in-law, did mother know that we were coming back?"

"Well, my third brother sent me a letter a few days ago. After reading it, mother told us to dry the quilts in the sun these days. You may be back at any time."

After saying this, Xiao Wang left in a hurry. She was still thinking about the delicious food.

After the people walked away, Wei Hongmian came to his senses and said, "My husband, you must have planned this a long time ago!"

According to his original personality, after Bai Zhao eloped, he most likely came here instead of returning to Lingzhou.

Wei Hongmian came from a wealthy family, and if this matter were to get out, she would inevitably be laughed at. She would definitely not return to Lingzhou City.

"Aunt, the master said that Bai Zhao was not stable, and he agreed to it because he saw some talent in him.

Old Wang has received the news and now feels guilty towards you, so it will be easier for you to make a request."

Wei Liu still spoke with his body bent.

"I know. After this incident, I am no longer attached."

Wei Hongmian did not say anything final and left room for maneuver.

What if Bai Zhao is Lao Bai?

"That's good." Wei Liu looked up at Wei Hongmian, his eyes reddened. "If the master knew, he would be relieved!"

Wei Hongmian pinched his thigh, tears streaming down his face, "How did my father go? How could he die in battle? Bai Zhao's elopement was a big blow to me, I was so confused that I forgot about my loving father! It's my fault, ah..."

Bai Jingzhi sat aside, feeling extremely embarrassed.

Wei Liu stood up straight, his whole body no longer as alert as before.

The crisis for the mother and daughter was temporarily resolved.

“Last year there were floods, this year there was drought, and the emperor was tyrannical.

The three kings launched a mutiny in the name of clearing the court of corrupt officials.

Lingzhou has ample granaries, and the three kings fighting for supremacy have all set their sights on this place.

The Prince of Yan did not move his troops, so the Princes of Ming and Li led troops to attack Ling. The master refused to obey them until death, and most of the soldiers of Lingzhou were killed in the battle.

Even the old man is nowhere to be found.”

Wei Liu's shoulders were trembling, and a small area under his feet was wet.

"All the Wei family members died in the battle? Only Duan'er and Yao'er escaped?"

Wei Hongmian was puzzled. If her father Wei Shou had received the news earlier and specially sent Wei Liu to take them away, the Wei family would not have just ignored it.

"My master thought the war would not start for a few days, but he did not expect that the prince of Yan was missing, and the princes of Ming and Li were guilty, so they wanted to fight quickly and take Lingzhou."

Wei Dayong settled the two children and came in to answer.

On that day, Wei Shou had already learned about the disappearance of the Prince of Yan. He thought that the Prince of Yan was punishing the other two princes, and that the three princes were fighting each other. Lingzhou City would be able to wait for reinforcements from the imperial court.

Unexpectedly, Prince Yan remained silent, Prince Ming and Prince Li secretly formed an alliance and sent troops directly to Lingzhou City.

When Wei Shou learned the news, he hurriedly sent a pigeon to Wei Liu, asking him to take Wei Hongmian and his family away.

At the same time, Wei Liu's son Wei Dayong was arranged to take the rest of the Wei family away.

Unfortunately, the rest of Wei Shou's family members refused and only sent away the two little kids, who were to live and die with Lingzhou.

If Wei Shou died in battle, they would die with him in the city.

"The master also brought a letter for my aunt." Wei Dayong briefly explained what happened in Lingzhou, took out a well-sealed letter from his arms and handed it to Wei Hongmian.