Both Haitang and Datong were not good at tracking. They followed the housekeeper who trusted the county magistrate for several days. Then he passed through a forest where he went every day, but he disappeared when he reached the forest.
There were too many forked paths in the woods, and it took Haitang and the two of them several days of groping to finish them all.
Finally, I made a discovery at the end of a most inconspicuous fork in the road.
There is actually a hidden courtyard here.
It should be said that it is a secret courtyard.
The courtyard is very large, surrounded by high walls. The walls are covered with thorns, as dense as a needle board, which makes me feel scared just looking at them.
There is only one gate, with two big men holding handles, equivalent to two or three big men the size of Datong, holding hammers in their hands, pacing back and forth.
"Hurry up, hurry up, there is nothing to eat if you are too lazy." A man yelled at the other side.
Obviously, there are people inside, and various noises are heard from time to time...
"Can you deal with these two people?" Haitang asked Datong.
Datong shook his head, physical strength was always his weakness.
"But I took this." Datong took out two medicine balls.
"This is not mine...what are you doing?" Haitang asked in surprise.
"I used to hide this at the entrance of the village in case of emergency. I didn't expect that I would need it in a few days." Datong said.
Haitang took the two medicine balls she made and decided to find out.
Datong walked towards the two of them.
"The chief steward asked me to send a message to you two," Datong said.
"What are you talking about?" the two "door gods" asked a little surprised. The butler never asked anyone to send messages, he always came in person.
"Shh, the walls have ears, let's talk over here." So Datong led the two of them aside, but he suddenly started running and left the sight of the two.
Haitang saw the right moment and threw a medicine ball at the two of them. Before they could react, they were stunned and rolled their eyes.
Haitang and Datong quickly came to the gate and asked, "Is there anyone inside? Who is inside?"
At this time, the person who came out of it completely shocked the two of them.
It’s Datong’s mother.
"My son, my son! They make us work and don't let me have enough to eat. My son, where have you been for more than a year? Without you, my mother is almost a slave!" Datong's mother burst into tears.
"Sister Haitang! Sister Haitang!"
"Sister Haitang! Sister Haitang!"
"Sister Haitang! Sister Haitang!"
"Sister Haitang! Sister Haitang!"
…
Hearing this familiar and exciting title, Haitang couldn't help but shed tears.
This name is the name of their savior to them.
"Lamei, you, you have lost weight and become darker. Dumb sister, you are haggard. Haiyue, your hands are all covered with scissors. Tian Niu, your eyes are swollen. Zhiqiu, Lulu, you also... Zhang
Young Master, Er Tong, you two are still wearing chains, father, mother, brother wintersweet, father and mother wintersweet..." Everyone is here.
Haitang had mixed feelings. Looking at everyone's appearance, she realized how much she missed them!
Haitang took out another medicine ball and blew open the iron chains and locks on the door, thus opening an exit.
"Tell me what's going on?" Datong quickly came in, took out a small hairpin from Haitang's hair, and unlocked all the men who were tied with iron chains.
I learned this trick from an artist in Zurich. It is really useful for unlocking. I carry it with me everywhere.
"I'm not done with that county magistrate! Brother, you don't know, they've been locking us up here for almost a year, and no one has ever asked us to work every day." Ertong stomped his feet angrily.