CHAPTER 116: CHAPTER 116: GIVING YOU A RIDE

When Shen Qinglan arrived at Dong Zhong’s house, it was already deserted.

The neighbor kindly informed her, "Little girl, their family left not long ago."

"Left?"

Shen Qinglan frowned, had she missed Dong Zhong and his family?

"Yes, they left by ox cart, said they were going to Lishui Village to seek help from their brother-in-law."

It seemed she had indeed missed Dong Zhong and his family.

Shen Qinglan said, "Thank you for the reminder!"

The person said, "You’re welcome, we are leaving too. Little girl, you should leave here soon."

Shen Qinglan nodded, and after the neighbors left by ox cart, she returned the way she came.

"Where are the people?"

Seeing only Shen Qinglan returning alone, Le Zhao raised an eyebrow and asked.

Shen Qinglan replied calmly, "They have already left early."

"Are you going back now?"

Le Zhao frowned; in the rush to leave, he had forgotten to bring the horse.

If Shen Qinglan returned, what would he do?

"What else?" Shen Qinglan countered.

"But I haven’t..."

Le Zhao paused, suddenly sighed lightly, "Forget it, I’ll figure it out myself."

Shen Qinglan knew he was going to find Xuan Ying, thought for a moment, and decided to give him a ride before returning to Lishui Village to fetch her uncle and the others, as a token of gratitude for the Luminous Pearl he gave her.

"I’ll give you a ride."

After speaking, Shen Qinglan lifted the curtain and entered the carriage.

Le Zhao raised an eyebrow at her words, "Then I’ll thank Miss Shen for accommodating."

He said to the coachman, "Let’s go to the next village."

"Yes!"

After the coachman replied, he continued heading to the next village.

About half an hour later, they finally reached the next village.

By this time, the rain had stopped, and the village was brightly lit.

Even the soldiers were heard urging everyone to hurry and leave.

"Officer Jiang, take advantage of the rain stopping to get everyone moving faster."

This voice...

Le Zhao slightly curled his lips, jumped off the carriage, and ignoring the puddles, quickly walked toward the direction of the voice.

Shen Qinglan lifted the curtain for a look and then said to the coachman, "Turn around."

She had delivered him, and she had done more than she was expected to.

As for how Le Zhao would return, it wasn’t her concern.

The carriage quickly turned around and took a full one and a half hours to finally return to Lishui Village.

It seemed the village chief had already informed everyone, and the villagers of Lishui Village were also busy relocating.

Those with ox carts used ox carts, those without used hand carts, and those without either had to rely on carrying things themselves.

Some went to the town, while others fled to other villages to seek refuge with relatives.

When Shen Qinglan returned home, she saw an ox cart parked in the yard, loaded with things.

"What is this all about? Why is the gate locked?"

The voice sounded like Aunt Lu’s voice.

Seeing someone enter, a boy of about sixteen or seventeen shone the oil lamp in this direction.

"Dad, Mom, Big Brother, seems like someone has come back."

Shen Qinglan hadn’t gone to Dong Family Village for many years, and ever since she recovered from her illness, Dong Zhong’s family hadn’t seen her, so for a time, the Dong family did not recognize her.

The boy said, "Seems like a little girl."

Shen Qinglan stepped forward, but before she could speak, Aunt Lu asked, "Girl, do you know where the people of this family went?"

Shen Qinglan swallowed back the words she was about to say and nodded toward Aunt Lu.

"Ah?" Aunt Lu was delighted, "Then please tell us quickly, where did they go?"

"To town."

"Went to town?" Aunt Lu looked at Dong Zhong beside her and asked, "Father of the child, what should we do? Should we also go to town?"