Rebirth: The whole family travels through time together: Fubao Koi is busy eating melons

Then, the officer's gaze slowly turned to the side.

The little girl was hugging the thigh of another official tightly, with helplessness and pleading written all over her little face.

The originally stern expression on the official's face softened unconsciously when he met Xiaoyou's tearful eyes.

The official said in a deep voice: "The matter concerning Xu Liyun is of great importance. If there is any injustice, you should go to the county government to appeal and let the Lord personally judge. The Lord is fair and strict. He will never wrongly accuse a good person, and will definitely make the evildoers receive the punishment they deserve!"

After saying this, without allowing the Zhang family to make any argument, the officer led the team and strode away, leaving behind a series of firm and resolute backs.

The little girl cried and refused to let go. Finally, with the joint efforts of Zhang Laoer and several other children, they were able to bring her back to the Zhang family.

Returning to her father's warm embrace, Xiao Youniang watched her mother's figure gradually disappear into the distance. The corners of her mouth couldn't help but purse into a line. The sadness in her heart finally burst out like a dam. She leaned on Zhang Laoer's shoulder and burst into tears.

"What an unlucky thing! Why are you crying? Your crazy mother should have been arrested long ago. We have never seen such a woman in Zhangjia Village! I think it's too late to arrest her now!"

After the officials and Xu Liyun had completely disappeared, Old Lady Zhang began her scolding and reproaching again.

She was about to continue speaking, but was suddenly interrupted by Zhang Laoer's sharp and warning eyes: "Mom, even if Li Yun is gone, don't we still have Zhang Laoer? Do you think that I have been patient and I am powerless?"

Old Mrs. Zhang was speechless after hearing this. The family did not dare to stay any longer and hurried back into the house, each of them thinking about how to kick the second son and his family out while Xu Liyun was away!

Zhang Laoer hugged Xiao Youniang, feeling mixed emotions. He first settled the other children to rest, then took Xiao Youniang into the west room alone, using all the gentle words and methods to try to comfort his beloved daughter.

As her father comforted her, Xiao Youniang sobbed and asked, "Why did those uncles arrest me? I haven't done anything bad."

Zhang Laoer gently stroked Xiaoyou's back and responded softly, "Tomorrow, Dad will go to the county town to inquire about the news and bring your mother home safely, okay?"

Little Youniang's tears were still like beads that had broken off the string. The dependence on her mother during this period of time had made the young girl deeply dependent on her mother. The sudden separation was too heavy for her.

"Daddy must bring Mom back. If those people refuse to let Mom go, I will go with Mom, even if it means going to jail and being punished!"

Although Xiao Youniang didn't understand the real meaning of "going to jail" and "being punished", she only vaguely remembered hearing these harsh words from her grandparents, but at this moment she was willing to give everything for it.

Zhang Laoer gently rubbed Xiao Youniang's head, his eyes firm and gentle.

The next day, the sky was turning pale as a fish belly turned white. Zhang Laoer stood in the cool morning breeze and carefully entrusted his young daughter to his steady eldest son Zhang Sanwa.

"You saw it with your own eyes last night. Without your mother at home, grandpa and grandma will probably start making trouble again. I'm going to find out what happened to your mother. During this period, this family depends on you. You must take good care of your brothers and sisters. If you really feel overwhelmed, go find Zhou Xiucai at the east end of the village. He is not an ordinary person and may be able to lend a hand at a critical moment."

When Zhang Sanwa heard his father mention "Mr. Zhou", his heart couldn't help but frown slightly.

After a moment of silence, he spoke hesitantly, with a hint of worry in his eyes: "Dad, you have to be careful too."

When Zhang Laoer heard this, he felt a warm feeling in his heart. He smiled and patted Zhang Sanwa on the head, then turned around and strode out of the courtyard gate.

When Xiao Youniang woke up from her dream, she rubbed her sleepy eyes and looked at the empty bed. The scene of her mother being arrested last night replayed in her mind, and her eyes couldn't help but become moist.

At this moment, Zhang Sanwa walked into the room with several other brothers and sisters, and Zhang Siwa was so considerate that he made a cup of warm sweet water for Xiao Youniang.

The sweetness seemed to instantly dispel the haze in her heart. She forced a smile on her little face, and her mood was slightly comforted.

The children hurriedly finished their morning wash and prepared to go to the kitchen to prepare breakfast.

However, the kitchen had already been occupied by Old Lady Zhang and Hu Cuimei. The two had been hiding at home for several days because of Xu Liyun's matter. Now that Xu Liyun was arrested, they believed that she could never come back, and became more arrogant and domineering.

Old Mrs. Zhang glanced and saw that the children from the second room were trying to enter the kitchen. She immediately waved her arms and scolded them impatiently, "What are you trying to do? Are you trying to steal food?"

Zhang Siwa held his head high and retorted, "We didn't steal. We just came here to eat. All this food was bought with the money my parents worked hard to earn. What's wrong with eating our own food?"

Hearing this, Old Lady Zhang sneered disdainfully: "Nonsense! Nothing in the Zhang family has anything to do with your Second Branch. If you want to eat, bring silver in exchange! One bowl of rice costs one ounce of silver, come and take it out!"

Hu Cuimei also took the opportunity to fan the flames: "Yes, hand over the silver quickly!"

How could she forget the fifty taels of silver she got from selling the tiger?

Faced with this, Zhang Sanwa stepped forward and stood in front of his brother and sister-in-law. His face was tense and his voice was childish but very firm: "We have no money. All our money was taken away by our father. If you really don't want to let us eat, then we will starve."

"Boy, you still want to get away with it? How could Zhang Lao Er take away all the fifty taels of silver?"

Old Lady Zhang's eyes widened with anger, her eyebrows raised, and she turned to Hu Cuimei and said, "Cuimei, come with me to search their room and get back all the money Xu Liyun took away!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Old Lady Zhang grabbed Hu Cuimei and stormed into the two rooms of the second wing, rummaging through the drawers and cabinets. In a moment, the items in the house were scattered all over the floor, making it a mess.

Xiao Youniang's heart was beating as fast and hurriedly as if she was holding a little rabbit.

The image of her grandmother who once frightened her came to life again. The difference was that this time, her mother was no longer around to protect them from the wind and rain.

She bit her lower lip tightly to prevent the tears from falling, and suppressed the fear and helplessness in her heart.

She was clearly aware that during the days when her parents were away, the responsibility of protecting her brothers and sisters had quietly fallen on her thin shoulders.

Seeing that Old Lady Zhang was invading their little world full of warmth, the young and tenacious Xiao Youniang clenched her fists, as if she had gathered all her courage. She stepped forward and shouted, "Grandma, please have mercy on us. These items were earned by my parents with their hard work. You can't dispose of them at will!"