Li Yan was still in a state of anxiety, and his left eye was twitching. He always felt that something was going to happen, and he couldn't help but be a little worried about the Duke outside.

But she could only pretend to be calm. From the moment she decided to follow her husband north with Chu Chu, she had been prepared for the worst. This journey would determine the fate of Duke Shun. They would both prosper and suffer. We live and die together.

She doesn't know what's going on outside now, and it's hard to ask Yan Guogong what's going on there. She's afraid of causing trouble to them, and she's even more afraid of scaring her daughter because she can't calm down.

After getting dressed, Luo Mei led the two of them to the double room that was originally occupied by their servants. It was also on the second floor, but the conditions were simpler.

The room was on the other side of Li Yan and the others, but it faced north and was farthest from the stables and the direction where the officers and soldiers were stationed. It was also closer to the stairs. Presumably it was just in case, so that they could run faster.

"Don't worry, madam. This is just a normal change of defense. If there is any abnormal movement at night, don't go out unless the slaves are here to pick you up. We will be there to protect you. No one will be able to get in and no one will go far."

Hearing such words, Li Yan became more worried and knew that something was wrong. She looked at Chu Chu and saw that there was nothing strange about her, and she was relieved a little.

Although the bed here was a bit narrow, Li Yan still insisted on letting Chu Chu sleep with her, leaving the remaining bed to August.

But August shook her head. Looking at the expressions of Madam and Luo Mei just now, she also realized that there might be danger tonight.

She didn't know where to find a long bench, placed it on the inside of the door, and lay down directly, wrapped only in a thin blanket, without taking off her clothes, leaning sideways with her ears down, without a pillow. Very strange.

Li Yan knew it would be uncomfortable to sleep like this, but seeing that August was very stubborn, it was hard to say anything.

Even though they changed rooms, it was still the same as before. Only August was left in the same room with them. When Luo Mei closed the door and went out, he told his wife to take Chu Chu to bed early and not to worry about outside matters.

Because there was something on his mind, Li Yan couldn't sleep well in the first half of the night, but Chu Chu seemed to be fine, sleeping like a lazy pig and snoring a little, so Li Yan didn't hear anything happening outside.

It wasn't until midnight that I drifted off to sleep. I didn't want to, but I was suddenly woken up by the constant noise, talking and shouting outside, but I didn't fully wake up.

The tranquility of midnight was broken by a sudden noise, and Li Yan was completely awakened by the sound of a carp beating in August.

"Madam, don't be afraid."

"What's wrong? August."

When August heard the sound of his wife waking up, she even knew how to comfort her.

Their voices were almost in sync.

"Hold the lady and stop scaring her."

In the darkness, August gave Li Yan reassurance. The two of them made no sound, but they both knew that something was going on outside.

The two of them listened quietly, and also wanted to know what they were doing outside.

As the noise gradually increased, Li Yan sat up suddenly, but quickly touched Chu Chu, fearing that she would be frightened.

She grabbed the clothes on the chair next to her and put them on quickly and haphazardly. She was a little worried after changing rooms last night, so she just took off her coat and it was easier to wear now.

She knew something must have happened, but it was hard to tell what the scene was like outside. What she was most worried about was that she was being attacked by thieves.

"Madam, be quiet. You just need to keep an eye on the young lady. There are others outside to protect her."

This was the longest sentence August had said to his wife in the past few days, but Li Yan became even more nervous, so he quickly buttoned up his clothes, stretched his feet out of the bed and put on his shoes.

She felt that she should be prepared no matter what, thinking that if anything happened, she would at least be able to pick up Chu Chu and run quickly.

"Go away!"

High-pitched shouts pierced the night sky, like a knife piercing the long silent night.

Compared to the noise just now, I can finally hear what's going on now.

If it was just a water escape, she was not worried about her husband's safety. There were so many guards around her that she could rush out, but food and supplies would be difficult to deal with.

Li Yan couldn't help but clenched the corner of the quilt, sitting on the edge of the bed and listening alertly, but he was worried about Chu Chu who was sleeping soundly next to him. The other hand gently stroked her side. It would be safer for the child to be touched by someone next to her. feel.

She was a little hesitant as to whether the leak would spread to them.

August even leaned sideways against the door, listening to the sounds outside without moving. She could not move around and could only guard the madam and the young lady.

What followed was a crackling sound, and it seemed that the fire was not small.

The burning flames spread wantonly in the dark night. After a while, the reflection of the fire made the night become distorted and ferocious. However, the red patch was not on their side, but the flames seemed to light up the quiet night.

Some faint trees were reflected on their windows in the firelight, flickering. Although it looked a bit scary, the firelight was not hot, so it was probably still far away.

"Madam, there is a fire in the backyard. The thieves are here for the food and grass. Don't be afraid and don't move around. I'll call Qing Yi over to join you."

The reaction outside was also very fast. Just as they were in a daze, they saw several black shadows reflected on the window lattice. After a while, they became still again. Several maids should be near the house, but they were calm in the face of danger. , guarding them motionlessly.

Sure enough, as soon as Luo Mei's voice fell, Qing Yi's voice came from outside: "Madam, can I come in?"

"Be careful August, don't let Madam and Miss move around."

Donggu's voice outside also repeatedly warned August inside seriously.

August agreed, turning sideways to unlock the door. After letting Qing Yi in, he quickly bolted the door from the inside.

Then he was still close to the door, but this time he sat on the bench.

Following the light that came in, I saw her occasionally leaning against the door to listen, and occasionally staring at the movement outside the window lattice, with a very serious look on her face.

When Qing Yi came in, she lit the oil lamp, and the interior suddenly became brighter, while the light and shadow outside were not so abrupt.

Li Yan saw Chu Chu's body moving, so he quickly moved over and stroked her gently: "Chu Chu sleeps, it's okay."

I don't know if Chu Chu heard this clearly. She moved her little body, turned over again, and fell asleep. She was really heartless.

After a while, there were irregular sounds of splashing water and the sound of branches slapping against the flames. There were also constant noises and chaotic footsteps.

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