Abandoned by the best children? I just take out the space

Wan Shufang's expression changed: "Where are the disasters happening?"

Chen Tao's honest face was full of fear: "Places close to Yangzhou are suffering from drought, while places close to us are suffering from locust plagues."

"Mom, the shopkeeper of the grain store told me that within five days I won't be able to buy grain even if the price goes up to sky-high prices."

"How could this happen?" Wan Shufang's eyebrows jumped, and then her eyes quickly fell on Chen Changli.

She moved her lips and wanted to say something, but she seemed to have some scruples and hesitated.

Chen Changli knew what she wanted to say and immediately said: "We have made some preparations. If things don't come to the worst, our family will be safe."

Thinking of the stored grain, Wan Shufang breathed a sigh of relief: "Fortunately, I had the foresight."

She winked at Chen Changli when she said this: "It's a good thing you're back, otherwise I wouldn't be able to make preparations alone."

Chen Changli smiled lightly: "It seems that I came back at the right time."

"Father, mother, what are you talking about?" Chen Tao was almost confused as he listened.

"It's nothing." After Wan Shufang finished speaking, she specifically warned, "Your father and I have to worry about this family, so you don't have to worry. So what I just said to your father, you have to keep it in your heart and don't say it to others."

Although he didn't understand why Wan Shufang told him so, Chen Tao, who was obedient, nodded to show that he understood.

Seeing him looking so honest, Chen Changli couldn't help but feel relieved: "You look good like this, I like it very much."

Wan Shufang gave him a complicated look after hearing this, then made an excuse to send Chen Tao away and said to him: "Although the second child has no independent opinions, he has a filial piety. There are some small things that can be done by him appropriately, but he cannot be involved. Something too complicated or he will confuse himself.”

"I understand what you mean. Just relax, I will figure out his temperament and then teach him." Chen Changli knew that what she said was to his liking and immediately expressed his thoughts.

Knowing that he knew what was going on, Wan Shufang felt much better.

Just thinking about what Chen Tao said, her heart suddenly became heavy, "Chen Changli, is the world outside bad?"

"Why do you ask that?" Although Chen Changli's face was dull, his eyes darkened for a moment.

Wan Shufang did not look at him at this moment, and naturally did not notice the change in his eyes. She only guessed worriedly: "Droughts and locust plagues are not ordinary natural disasters, and many places have been affected. If the court fails to provide disaster relief in time, what will happen in this world?" But there will be chaos.”

Biting her lip, she looked up at Chen Changli and asked in a serious tone: "Chen Changli, tell me the truth. Could it be that you returned to Sifang Village at this time because of the chaos outside? Are you a deserter?"

"I am definitely not a person who shrinks from battle and is as timid as a mouse." Chen Changli's face darkened, "I will never be a deserter. The reason why I came home was entirely an accident."

"What kind of accident?" Wan Shufang asked nervously.

Chen Changli was about to answer, but he didn't know what he thought of afterwards. His eyes glanced at Wan Shufang's somewhat nervous look, and he made an excuse and said: "The general returned to the capital after the battle. As the general's soldiers, we should have gone together." I’m from the capital, but I took the initiative to quit my job and return home because I was homesick. Little did I expect that I would encounter bandits as soon as I came back.”

Wan Shufang felt that he was lying.

She originally wanted to continue asking, but seeing Chen Changli's sincerity, she didn't want to ask even if she suspected that he was not telling the truth.

After all, everyone has their own secrets, and getting to the bottom of it will not only touch privacy, but also hurt feelings.

She no longer dwelled on the issue and directly changed the subject: "Food is very important to us. The shopkeeper of the grain store said that no matter how much money we have in five days, we will not be able to buy food. That means that even if there is food from outside, it will not be transported in." .”

"Chen Changli, I plan to take my whole family up the mountain to collect medicine, and then sell the medicine to make money to buy food. So regarding the bandits, when do you plan to take action? Do you need my help?"

"Let's take action tonight." Chen Changli was also worried that things might change if things dragged on for a long time, so he decided to make a quick decision.

"Action tonight?" Wan Shufang's heart was beating wildly. "Is this too hasty? Can the county magistrate really make preparations?"

Her tone became more and more anxious as she spoke, obviously worried about Chen Changli.

Chen Changli's smiling eyes were softer than the spring breeze: "Since I said this to you, I am naturally ready with the county magistrate. Wife, I know you are worried about me, but for you and the children, no matter what happens, No matter what the danger, I will return safely, you can rest assured and wait for me at home."

Wan Shufang suddenly clenched her hands, feeling strong embarrassment in her heart. She said angrily: "Who is worried about you? I'm just afraid that if you are not prepared, bandits will rush into the village and scare the villagers." One jump.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Changli revealed some of the plan to capture the bandits to Wan Shufang, asking her to relax and not be worried about herself.

"Widow Xu and the others will lead their brothers to capture the village chief and his family, while I will lead the officers and soldiers to attack Huanglong. Some bandits may escape along the way, so the Xu family will send some young men to guard the village."

"If there is any abnormal movement, they will remind everyone that you can take your family directly to the ancestral hall to hide. If you feel that the ancestral hall is unsafe, you can go to the cellar I dug."

Wan Shufang smiled with a smile on her face after hearing this: "It seems that you have indeed arranged everything. In that case, I will cook a meal for you myself so that you can eat and drink well so that you can cheer up for the evening."

After she finished speaking, she went to the kitchen to get busy.

Chen Xiyun even came over to help during the process.

The mother and daughter cooperated with each other and soon made the simple meal delicious and delicious.

After dinner, Chen Changli went to see the county magistrate at the agreed time, and then went up the mountain with officers and soldiers disguised as common people to surrender the bandits.

Not long after he started taking action, the sky began to darken. Widow Xu and the others, who had also finished their meal, looked at the sky and estimated that it was almost time before starting to take people to the village chief's house.

Soon there was a commotion at the village chief's house, and the entire Sifang Village was alarmed.

Those who were more curious couldn't help but come out with oil lamps to watch the fun. People arranged by the Xu family immediately ran out to comfort them, then picked up hoes and sickles and stood guard outside the village.

Although they are all young adults, they are just ordinary people.

Faced with possible dangers, they felt weak even with sharp weapons in hand.

However, behind them are their families. In order to protect their families, they can only hold on to their sharp weapons and dare not miss the slightest movement on the mountain.

Chen family.

Wu Qiaoyue and the others also heard the noise and ran to Wan Shufang one by one in panic, saying in fear: "Mom, what happened outside? Why is there such a loud noise?"

Wan Shufang was about to speak when she suddenly heard a sharp and harsh sound coming from outside.

"There is a bandit in the village. The bandit is at Chen's house. Everyone, hurry up and catch it!"