Though life was hard for the family of four, they were all very happy.

“When I was sixteen, I took over my older brother's job as a peddler. My brother cleared land and farmed near the village. My sister-in-law stayed home to raise the children. Life was pretty happy.”

“One day, I heard from people in the mountains that outside the mountains, towards Xiushui Town in Dachi, there were many novel and strange good things.”

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"Life in the mountains is hard. Everyone eats, wears, and uses only a few things over and over again."

"I was thinking of going out to the mountains to get some trinkets to sell."

“Disguised, I came to Xiushui Town. This is my first time here. Looking at the shops and stalls in town…啧啧…”

“What a colorful world, my eyes are dazzled.”

"The money I brought was stolen, I didn't even know. It was a girl who reminded me, and we chased it back together."

“She was a beautiful girl, a bit fiery, but with a kind heart. I fell for her at first sight.”

>After that, I'd think about sneaking out to find her every few days. She didn't seem to mind me at all.

“Because I brought back some novelties from the outside, I made a small profit during that period.”

"It can be said that both in terms of relationships and business, things are going smoothly."

“But this person is afraid of becoming famous, a pig fears being fattened. Perhaps I was too proud and complacent, and soon attracted the envy of others.”

“At that time, the negotiations between the state of Qi and the Southern Barbarians broke down, and the two sides went to war.”

“The chieftain issued a proclamation forbidding everyone from going out to the Qi state and forbidding anyone from the Qi state from entering.”

“My elder brother and sister-in-law know what I'm thinking. They are worried about me and privately persuaded me to break up with the girl from Xiushui Town...”

"Back then, I was young and headstrong. I wouldn't listen to any advice and the more they told me not to do it, the more I craved to."

"Once, I couldn't help myself and snuck back to Xiushui Town to meet her. When I returned, I realized that my whereabouts had been followed. The clan leader found out!"

"The chieftain, furious, wanted to banish me from the mountain tribe. My brother pleaded with him endlessly."

The chieftain then forgave me and confined me to a solitary cell in the mountains for a month.

"That month, I hardly ate or drank anything. When they carried me home, I was almost dead."

“Later, things calmed down, but I fell ill with lovesickness. I felt possessed.”

"My brother and sister-in-law were helpless. On a moonless and stormy night, the two of them stealthily sent me out of the mountains."

"I will never forget my brother's last words. He said, 'As long as I have you, my only brother, living well no matter where you are in the world, I will be content.'"

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“He gave me all the savings he and his sister-in-law had, and told me to go find that girl and stay in Xiushui Town afterward.”

"As long as the war between Da Qi and the Nan Man rages on, I will not return to the Gao Shan tribe, nor will I have anyone send me messages."

"Without sending a word, they told the outside world that I had committed suicide and jumped off the Black Rock Cliff behind our Black Rock Village. My body was never found."

"So for the past decade or so, I haven't even dared to send a word back."

"On the one hand, relations between the two countries are getting closer and closer. On the other hand, I'm worried that if I go to write a letter, it will implicate my brother, sister-in-law, and nephew!"

Lao Jue Shu finished speaking in one breath, then sat there, his entire face etched with a profound sense of helplessness and sorrow.

Here, Yang Ruqing couldn't help but let out a soft sigh.

When two nations clash, it is the common people who suffer the most.

Flesh and blood are separated, in our lifetime, we can see each other but not meet.

"Mrs. Luo, this trip you sneaked into the Gao Shan tribe to look for General Luo, I want to ask you to do me a favor!" Lao Jue Shu said again.

His words brought Yang Ruohuang's thoughts back.

She sat up straight and said to Lao Jue, “What’s the matter? As long as I can do it, I will definitely help you complete it!”

Lao Jue took out a small cloth pouch the size of his fist from his body.

“I dare not have you bring anything from outside the mountains. I fear it would expose your involvement.”

“Here are six taels of silver. If you encounter my brother and his wife’s family at Heiyanshan Fort, please deliver these six taels of silver to them.” Old Que said.

When I left, my nephew was six years old. Fourteen years have passed, and this year he's almost twenty.

"He might have gotten married, this money will come in handy for his whole family! Please help me, Mrs. Luo!"

After two days of "intensive guidance classes" with Lao Jue Shu, Yang Ruohua felt she was almost ready to "graduate."

Having bid farewell to Tuobaxi and her companions, Lao Wu and Lao Jue escorted her out of Xiushui Town.

“Uncle Bai, Uncle Lao Jue, you just bring them here. You all go back!” Yang Ruqing waved to the two of them.

Lao Bai nodded: "Don't worry about your mother-in-law and daughter, I will help you and Feng Tang take care of them."

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Yang Ruqing gratefully hummed in response.

Thinking back to this morning when I left, Luo Baobei's heart-wrenching cries.

Right now, those words are still echoing in my ears. This mother's heart has been shattered by the tears.

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"Qing'er, don't be sad. She's just a child. Let her cry a little. Give her some food and toys to cheer her up. With so many people around, she'll forget all about it."

Seeing Yang Ruqing's somewhat downcast mood, Lao Wu knew she was missing something, so he quickly said.

“You need to cheer up, everyone is counting on you now. Fengtang and Chen'er are both in Nanman, waiting for you to bring them back!”

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“You’re all back together again, that's truly a reunion. Just grit your teeth and get through this tough time, better days are ahead!” Bai Lao Wu added.

Yang Ruqing took a deep breath, raised her head, and looked at Lao Wu with a moved expression.

"Uncle Bai, I understand. Please rest assured, this time I will definitely bring them back."

“Then I’ll be going, and you should head back quickly too!” she said.

Lao Wu nodded. Beside him, Lao Jue stepped forward a few steps: "I told you those customs and habits, as well as common phrases, do you still remember them? Don't let slip!"

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Yang Ruqing nodded to Lao Que's uncle: "Don't worry, I remember them all!"

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"As for the things Old Uncle Jue entrusted to me, I will do my best to help you achieve them. Don't worry!" she said.

Lao Jue's uncle nodded gratefully: "My matter is not urgent, first focus on your own affairs, be careful, and stay safe!"

Bidding farewell to Bai Lao Wu and Lao Jue, Yang Ruo Qing rode alone, carrying a bag, heading south, disappearing into the dust.

After passing by Gugujia Village, heading towards Hongcun, Yang Ruqing inquired about the whereabouts of Luofengtang and Chen'er along the way.

All clues and whispers point to the southern barbarian lands.

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Yang Ruqing took a deep breath. The man and her son were probably truly lost in the barbarian lands now.

gritting his teeth, he raised the whip in his hand and rode southward along the foot of Mount Wuling, straight to the territory of the Gao Shan clan.

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