"How long have you been here apart? I want to know. It's okay if you don't want to answer."
Qian Ruoyu just wants to use a friendlier and more polite attitude to make these people accept her.
After all, the two parties did not fully trust each other.
Therefore, Qian Ruoyu felt that it might take a little foundation of trust to reluctantly bring these people back to the palace, not to mention that it would be a bit dangerous to bring them back to the palace in their identity.
Therefore, under this situation, Qian Ruoyu didn't want to harm herself or Chu Mobai, so she could only get close to them and try to see if she could really bring them back to the palace.
While everyone was still looking confused, the little girl spoke directly.
"Six years."
"I'm six, so I've been here six years."
Her two brothers also nodded at this time.
And people like him are starting to speak out at this time.
"Five years."
"I've been here three years."
"I've been here seven years."
"I just came here two years ago."
After hearing these words, Qian Ruoyu nodded slightly, and then said calmly.
"Where are your families?"
But just after Qian Ruoyu finished speaking, everyone's faces showed extremely frustrated expressions.
The little girl raised her hand first and said.
"My father and mother are at the border right now. My brother said that my parents are helping with things at the border and will be back soon."
Qian Ruoyu knew that the little girl's parents might have been sent to the border.
And hearing these words made Qian Ruoyu feel a little sad.
The little girl's two brothers also nodded helplessly at this time.
After all, the little girl is still young, so she shouldn't be told such a result.
At this time, everyone gradually spoke to Qian Ruoyu.
"My father is also on the border."
"My parents are both at the border."
Almost everyone's parents were sent to the frontiers, while they stayed behind and barely made a living in the capital.
After all, although their parents were sent to the frontier, these teenagers still had a certain appearance, so they could barely live in the capital, eating and drinking.
What's more, there are indeed some people in this area who are willing to give them food. Although the food looks terrible, they can only barely survive here.
If these teenagers were also sent to the frontier, I'm afraid the suffering in the frontier would not be something they could bear.
Whether it is southern Xinjiang or northern Xinjiang, one is extremely cold and the other is extremely hot, both are not something these young people can bear.
Even adults may not be able to withstand the bitter cold of the frontier. A trip to the frontier can completely destroy a person's character in just one year.
But Qian Ruoyu didn't say much at this time and could only comfort him.
"I understand. It seems that you have no choice but to stay here, and you are still suffering from cold and starvation. I wonder if you have any ideas next?"
After hearing what Qian Ruoyu said, Qian Ruoyu saw their faces full of doubts and confusion.
It seems that they really don't know what to do, but this is exactly what Qian Ruoyu wants.
If they are willing, they can follow him back to the palace.
"What do you think of the steamed buns you just made?"
After hearing what Qian Ruoyu said, everyone nodded slowly.
Qian Ruoyu continued.
"I know your identity, but you don't know my identity yet. I just want to tell you that I can provide you with more than just steamed buns and steamed buns. I can even provide you with a hot dish and a hot meal."
Immediately after hearing what Qian Ruoyu said, everyone seemed to have a light on their faces, and everyone looked at Qian Ruoyu nervously.
Xiao Hong and Yan'er on the side also did not expect Qian Ruoyu to say such words, so they were looking forward to Qian Ruoyu's next words.
After all, both of them knew Qian Ruoyu's purpose of coming here.
"I came here hoping to find some helpers to help me. I don't have enough manpower, but I can't take just anyone to my place. You should know that this world is dangerous and I can't take just anyone.
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"So I'm asking you now. Anyone who wants to go with me can take a step forward. If you don't want to, it's okay. I won't threaten you or force you."
"The place we are going to is also in the capital. It is in a certain palace. You are not guaranteed to be able to go there if you are willing to go. The next step is up to you to decide."
After saying these words, Qian Ruoyu slowly stepped back several steps, and Xiaohong and Yan'er also retreated with her.
Qian Ruoyu's eyes were full of sincerity, but she didn't look at anyone.
Qian Ruoyu just wants them to make their own decisions. If they don't want to, forget it. After all, this kind of thing is not something you and I want.
But just after Qian Ruoyu finished speaking, the little girl immediately wanted to move forward, but was stopped by her two brothers.
The little girl raised her eyes and looked pitifully at her two brothers, and said with her mouth open.
"Brother, there are buns and steamed buns... Huniu doesn't want to starve anymore... Sister said she has buns, steamed buns, and hot dishes and rice. Huniu hasn't had these things for a long time..."
When she said these words, tears began to appear in the eyes of Huniu's face, and the two brothers also looked helpless after seeing this scene.
Several others were still hesitant.
But at this moment, Xiaohong glanced at Qian Ruoyu, as if she had something to say.
Qian Ruoyu naturally noticed Xiao Hong's gaze, so she nodded slightly, and then Xiao Hong came to Qian Ruoyu's ear and said a few words.
After hearing what Xiao Hong said, Qian Ruoyu thought about it for a moment, and then nodded lightly.
"Go ahead and say whatever you want. It doesn't matter even if you reveal my identity."
Hearing what Qian Ruoyu said, Xiao Hong immediately nodded excitedly.
Yes, what Xiao Hong wants to do is to reveal Qian Ruoyu's identity, but in addition, she also needs to know these people emotionally and rationally.
Let them all know how sincere Qian Ruoyu is.
So Xiaohong walked out directly next.
When facing everyone, Xiaohong said.
"You all listen, I know you are also confused now, and I also know your identity, because I brought my mother-in-law here."
Empress!?
When everyone suddenly heard these words, they all raised their eyes in shock, first looking at Xiao Hong and then at Qian Ruoyu.
Qian Ruoyu, on the other hand, just looked at them calmly.