"Zhi'er, Qingge is so pitiful now that she is all alone. We can't just abandon her and walk away for fear of causing trouble, right? If we do that, mother will never feel at peace for the rest of her life.

Alas! Whenever I think of Yin'er, I feel so guilty that I can't eat! If she were still alive, she would be fifteen years old. My dear! I shouldn't have left her alone that year. I regret it so much! … "

Aunt Yu had a sad expression on her face and her hands holding the pancake began to tremble unconsciously.

"Mom, mom, don't get excited. You just recovered from your illness. Okay! Okay! Your son will listen to you. Please don't get excited! "

**

Fang Qingge, who was in the thatched hut, listened to the conversation between the mother and daughter, and finally understood that Aunt Yu had special feelings for her.

At the same time, I felt fortunate to have met the kind Aunt Yu.

When she first came to this strange time and space, which was an ancient time with strict feudal ethics, everything made her feel strange, confused and at a loss.

She had read many novels and knew that in ancient times one needed a pass to go anywhere, otherwise one would be treated as a refugee.

To be honest, if Aunt Yu's family didn't take her in, she would have no idea what to do as she was new there and was still a prostitute.

Although I lied to the old lady, it was not a serious matter like murder or arson.

Thanks to the kindness of the old lady who took me in, this arrangement finally gave me a place to stay for the time being.

With so many thoughts in his mind, Fang Qingge no longer paid close attention to the conversation between the mother and daughter.

She also ignored the young scholar's attitude of accepting her.

**

After resting for a while, the donkey cart started running again, lurching left and right.

The weather was clear and cloudless, and the gentle breeze blew away the summer heat, making it the perfect time for traveling.

However, Fang Qingge, who kept observing through the car window, did not feel the beauty of the new life at all.

The desolation along the way and the occasional ragged passers-by made her feel very uncomfortable.

The dilapidated villages that the donkey cart passed by also made her experience firsthand the difficulties of life in ancient times.

Stop and go all the way,

Just when Fang Qingge was about to fall apart from the shaking of the donkey cart, they finally arrived at Qinghe Village below Ping'an Town before sunset, a remote village backed by dark mountains and somewhat secluded.

*

The donkey cart drove into a narrow alley in the village and stopped in front of a courtyard.

Several neighbors saw him from afar and came forward to greet him enthusiastically.

"Brother Zhi and your mother are back from visiting relatives?"

"Yes, Auntie Wang, Sister Liu, we are back."

Shen Wenzhi responded one by one, turned around and shouted to the car:

"Mom, we're home."

"Oh! Got it. Qingge, we're home. You must be tired after walking all day, right?"

Aunt Yu packed her luggage, lifted the curtain of the car, and smiled as she asked Fang Qingge to get out.

**

Watching his mother and Fang Qingge get out of the car, Shen Wenzhi quickly moved the luggage in the car into the yard.

He took up the donkey and said:

"Mom, I sent the donkey cart to the old patriarch's house?"

"Well, go ahead! Don't forget to bring two bags of snacks to the old patriarch to thank him."

"Yes. I remember it."

Shen Wenzhi agreed and drove away in the donkey cart.

*

"Aunt Yu, have you been gone for several days?"

"That's right! I came back relieved after seeing my sister survive the brink of death!"

After Aunt Yu finished speaking, she laughed and pulled Fang Qingge towards the courtyard.

"Oh my, mother Zhier, who is this girl? Why is she so pretty? She looks like a fairy from heaven who has come down to earth!"

An exaggerated loud voice made Fang Qingge turn around and smile at her politely.

"Oh, this is my niece Qingge, she is staying at my house for a while."

"Qingge, I live next door to your left. You can just call me Auntie Wang. I see that you are about the same age as my daughter Xiumei. Come to my house when you have time!"

"Okay, Aunt Wang."

"Oh my! Auntie, your niece is not only beautiful, but also has a nice voice. You are so lucky."

"Haha. Qingge, this is your sister-in-law Liu. Okay, let's go in first. We can talk later when we have time."

Aunt Yu took Fang Qingge's hand and walked into her yard as several neighbors watched her with smiles.

**

The yard is not small, a standard quadrangle courtyard, and the house has adobe walls and a thatched roof.

Fang Qingge looked around and saw that most of the houses in the village were like this. Aunt Yu's house was not too old and was kept very clean.

At this time, a middle-aged man with a cane limped out of the main room with the help of a dark-faced young man in his twenties. The two were surprised to see Fang Qingge entering the door.

Aunt Yu smiled and said quickly:

"We are back. Hey, Dong'er, when did you come home? Where's your wife?"

"Mom, I came back this afternoon. Cuiliu was in the east room coaxing the children to sleep."

"Oh, Qingge, please go into the main hall and sit for a while. I want to talk to your uncle."

"okay!"

Fang Qingge followed the local customs and politely bowed to Uncle Shen and the others according to the original owner's memory. Uncle Shen nodded and smiled in return. The black-faced young man blushed in embarrassment.

Fang Qingge walked into the main room. She felt a little nervous, wondering if the male owner of the house would accept her.

*

"Boss, come here and tell me something."

The dark-faced young man named Dong'er glanced at my mother, and without hesitation, he supported my father and followed my mother into the vacant west wing.

*

In the west wing,

"Master, this is what happened. Qingge always gave me the illusion that Yin'er was still alive, otherwise I wouldn't have rashly brought her home."

Just as Aunt Yu finished explaining the whole story, Shen Wendong at the side finally interrupted. He looked her up and down and asked worriedly:

"Mom, are you really okay? Can I ask Doctor Gu to come and take a look?"

"No need. Don't worry, I'm really well again. This is all thanks to Qingge!"

Uncle Shen, who had been silent, looked at his wife with worry. He was relieved to see that she spoke with confidence and was in good spirits. He thought for a moment and said:

"Chunhua, don't worry too much. As long as you are in good health, we can discuss anything.

It’s all my fault that my leg can’t be cured. Now I can’t do anything, let alone help you.

Dong'er and Zhi'er are not at home on weekdays, and the eldest daughter-in-law has to take care of the two children. You must be busy and tired all by yourself.

Since the girl saved you and is now homeless, I have no objection to you liking her and it's okay for you to stay.

However, I think Zhier is right to worry, so I'd better let Donger go out and find out more about her background."

"Yeah, yes, mother. I'll go ask around when I get to town tomorrow."

Aunt Yu, who was still touched by her husband's understanding, heard the words and tried to stop him:

"No. No. Boss, don't check. Let's just play dumb! This is the only thought I have. Let's pretend that we know nothing and let this girl stay with me for a while, okay?

In the future, we will let her decide whether to leave or stay. Do you think this is okay?"

**

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