Everyone did not dare to light a fire, so they took out the dry food they bought in another town two days ago and ate it with the well water brought from Shili Village this morning.
The Song family also ate dry food, which didn't taste very good, but fortunately they were full.
At this time, the old village chief came over with several people who were injured in the fight just now.
These people suffered only superficial injuries, and there was no immediate danger for their lives. They just waited until they passed the next town to see a doctor for treatment.
"Girl Xi, if you hadn't taken action in time today, everyone would have found out where they were. The old man represents the whole village, thank you very much!" The old village chief thanked Song Xixi solemnly.
Several injured people knelt down directly to Song Xixi: "Girl Xi, thank you for saving our lives!"
Song Xixi jumped up in shock and stepped aside: "Today we all worked together to fight against the enemy. I did what I should do. The old village chief and uncles don't have to do this."
The Song family members stood up one after another and helped the kneeling people up: "Xixi is right, she just did what she should do. You are all her elders, kneeling down to her is not deliberately shortening her life!
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Speaking of this, a few people dared to persist, so they stood up.
In front of the Song family and the old village chief, they said some words of gratitude and made their own promise, saying that if anything happened to Song Xixi in the future, they would do their best to help.
Song Xixi was really not good at dealing with them, and she didn't care whether they were polite words or sincere words. She dealt with them with a few words of hum and then picked up the half-eaten cake and continued to eat.
Everyone knows her temperament, and given her young age, no one would think that she is unreasonable.
At this time, someone saw the hoe lying at the feet of Song Xixi and asked curiously: "This hoe looks different from the ones we usually use. Where did Xi Yatou get it?"
Song Xixi opened her eyes and told lies: "I picked it up in the grass."
The Song family members all said in unison: "Yes, Xixi picked it up from the grass when you were fighting!"
The situation was urgent at that time, and there were no weapons at hand, so Song Xixi had to pick up a hoe from the system warehouse.
Later, everyone saw her killing people with a hoe. From now on, she would still use the hoe to work, so she could no longer put the hoe into the system warehouse.
Song Xixi thought that others would ask about the hoe. Apart from "picking it up in the grass", there really was no other more appropriate way to say it.
She was sure that the scene at that time was too chaotic and tense, and no one would pay attention to her, so she dared to explain the origin of the hoe in this way.
The Song family thought it was much simpler. This hoe was given to Guobao by their ancestors for self-defense. Of course, they could not tell outsiders the truth, they could only pick it up!
"It turns out I picked it up... What a coincidence. Today we are all blessed with this hoe!"
"Yes, I guess some madam bought too many things and even dropped the hoe without even realizing it, and the girl from the creek happened to pick it up."
"Haha, Ma Daha is great! After settling down, I will go to the temple to burn incense and pray to the Bodhisattva to bless this Ma Daha for a long life!"
"..."
No one saw the scene where Song Xixi conjured a hoe out of thin air. The villagers actually believed in the "picked up" theory. Song Xixi did not need to explain at all, and the logic was self-consistent.
Song Xixi and the Song family were relieved.
The threat from the mayor of Ping'an Town has not been completely eliminated, and no one dares to stay in the woods for a long time.
After a short rest, the men, women, and children dragged their tired bodies and set off again without any complaints.
Fortunately, before nightfall, they arrived at a small town and successfully found a doctor, allowing the injured villagers to receive treatment.
However, after they bandaged their wounds and received the medicine prescribed by the doctor, the group quickly left the town and finally settled down to rest under a slope.
This decision was undoubtedly the right one. Not long after they left the town, the mayor of Ping'an Town led his men to chase them.
After finding out that the murderer of his brother-in-law had left, the mayor cursed angrily before turning back unwillingly.
Five days later.
"Oh my god, the city gate is so tall and big! Is this Huai'an Mansion?"
Standing in front of the majestic city tower and looking at the tall city gate, everyone's faces showed wonder.
After escaping from famine for nearly two months, they also passed through other cities and towns, but none of the city towers and gates shocked them as much as Huaian Mansion!
In addition, the people going in and out are neatly dressed, and there are not many people with patches on top of each other. Most of them have ruddy complexions, and there are even a few fat people with white faces.
This is extremely rare to see in my hometown, which shows how prosperous the people in Huai'an Prefecture are!
"This is the right place for us. We will definitely be able to live a good life!" Song Yin smacked his lips and stared at the passers-by, looking forward to one day being like them.
"It's up to you whether you can settle down here. Stop daydreaming." Huang Qiuyun couldn't help pouring cold water on her, fearing that the greater her husband's hopes, the greater his disappointment.
Along the way to escape the famine, they passed by no less than ten large and small cities, but in the end no city could accommodate them.
Although Huai'an Prefecture is good, it may not be everyone's destination.
Song Yin chuckled and didn't care.
Song Xixi had the experience of her previous life, so she didn't have much trouble in her heart.
Based on the testing of Song Qingqing along the way, if nothing unexpected happened, they would be able to stay. But instead of staying in Huai'an Prefecture, they would be placed in a village belonging to a county town under Huai'an Prefecture.
In any case, it is the luckiest thing for everyone to arrive here safely. Where they will be placed in the end does not seem that important.
Seeing that there were many guards at the gate of the city, but no other victims fleeing the famine, the old village chief did not dare to lead people into the city rashly, so he summoned Song Cai and a few smart people to ask them to inquire about the news first and see how Huai'an Prefecture treated the victims.
Is there any way to relocate it?
Song Cai and others straightened their clothes, wiped their faces with water, and then headed towards the city gate.
The guards at the city gate had long discovered Song Jia'ao and his party. When they saw Song Cai and others, the guards came up to them and asked, "Are you coming from the north?"
Song Cai and others were flattered and hurriedly replied: "Yes, sir, we have fled from Yongzhou all the way. I wonder if we can enter the city."
The guard was relatively easy to talk to: "For the safety of the people in the city, all victims of the disaster are not allowed to enter."
Song Cai and others' expressions changed, and they felt desperate: Even Huai'an Prefecture was unwilling to take in the victims. Where else could they go in this huge world.
Unexpectedly, the guard spoke again: "The government has built shacks on the outskirts of the city. You can go there temporarily and you will be provided with three meals on time every day."
Unexpectedly, things took a turn for the worse, and Song Cai and others were overjoyed: "Official, official, I would like to ask you a question, what do the adults in the government have to say about the fate of the victims?"
The guard shook his head: "We haven't decided yet, so you can just stay in the shack and wait for the official announcement."
This time Song Cai and others were not disappointed. They happily agreed and went back to tell everyone the good news.