noffsinger Chapter 278 Elders' Concerns
Chapter 278 Elders' Concerns
As soon as Xiao Lie entered the hall, he bumped into his aunt, who looked very anxious.
He looked at the two women and asked the one holding the paper first, "Aunt Biao, what happened?"
Aunt Biao quickly handed over the note she was holding.
"This was found by my aunt on the headboard of Shizi and Xiaoman's bed. My aunt can't read, so please take a look and see what's written on it."
Xiao Lie took the letter from Aunt Biao and began to read it.
Da Ya also arrived in the hall at this time. She walked over to Xiao Lie and looked at the open note with him.
People around them gradually gathered around, staring at the two with puzzled expressions.
After quickly reading through the document, they both looked up at the same time, and could see helplessness in each other's eyes.
Daya spoke first, her tone carrying a hint of reproach.
"Those two brats, how dare they sneak off by themselves!"
Just then, Grandma Su also arrived in the hall.
She glanced at the crowd and asked, "What's all this shouting and yelling so early in the morning? What happened?"
The aunt who discovered that Shui'er and Xiao He were missing saw Grandma Su arrive.
She rushed forward and said, "Auntie, something terrible has happened!"
Shui'er, Xiao He, Xiao Shizi, and Xiao Man—all four children have disappeared!
Grandma Su frowned slightly as she looked at her: "Gone? Zhou's daughter-in-law, what do you mean by 'gone'?"
Before Zhou's wife could reply, Daya stepped forward and explained, "Grandma Su, it's not what you think."
Shi Zi and Xiao Man went out together, saying they were going to treat people infected with the plague.
Grandma Su breathed a sigh of relief, then asked, "What about Shui'er and Xiao He? Are they going too?"
Daya shook her head. The letter Xiaoman left behind only mentioned him and Shizi, but didn't mention Shui'er and Xiaohe at all.
She didn't know what was going on with those two girls either.
So I didn't know how to answer Grandma Su's question.
Grandma Su turned to Zhou's wife and asked, "Zhou's wife, did Shui'er and the others leave any message in their room?"
Zhou's wife hurriedly said, "Auntie, they didn't leave a note in their room."
But their bundles and swords were gone; I figured they must have gone out with those two boys!
Just then, Shanzi hurriedly came in from outside.
Seeing a group of people gathered in the hall, he asked, "What's going on? What happened so early in the morning?"
After marrying Cai Yao'er, Shanzi moved to the courtyard on the left.
He used to share a room with Xiaolie.
However, the courtyard on the right side has already been filled by all the residents of Sujia Village.
There really wasn't enough room available for them to build their new home.
Moreover, if Cai Yao'er were to marry into the family...
Then Cai Wen, the steward of the Cai family, and his maid Xiao Die also had to come here to take care of them.
It would be very inconvenient to remain crammed into the right-hand courtyard.
So after several discussions, Shanzi finally moved to the left courtyard to live with Cai Yao'er and the others.
Because he lived far from the main courtyard, Shanzi didn't hear the commotion in the hall just now.
They had just arrived when they noticed the strange expressions on everyone's faces and asked what had happened.
Xiao Lie handed over the letter, and Shan Zi quickly scanned it.
He frowned slightly: "These two brats, I didn't expect them to pull something like this."
Xiao Lie couldn't help but smile upon hearing this.
"That's just how they are. They probably planned it last night to sneak out in the night."
Da Ya said angrily, "When they come back, we'll definitely teach them a lesson."
And what about those two maids, Shui'er? The letter didn't mention them either; where have they gone?
"Those two left before Xiaoman and her companion."
Xiaoyue's voice suddenly came from outside the door.
Everyone turned to look at Xiaoyue, who was standing at the entrance of the hall, upon hearing the sound.
Daya asked, "You know that the four of them went out?"
Xiaoyue nodded.
Daya became even more anxious: "Then why didn't you stop me?"
Xiaoyue said calmly, "Sister Daya, they want to go out and explore on their own, why should I stop them?"
Da Ya was speechless, then said, "Aren't you...aren't you afraid they'll make a mistake and run off to Qin?"
Xiaoyue shook her head: "I believe they won't."
Even I couldn't withstand a single move from the Spirit King; they wouldn't be foolish enough to throw their lives away.
Upon hearing this, Da Ya sighed, "Forget it, forget it! They've all left, there's no point in saying anything more now."
Xiaoyue reassured her, "Don't worry, Sister Daya. They're very smart; they'll know what to do."
Daya said, "I hope so!"
Seeing that the two men's expressions had eased a little, the aunties also breathed a sigh of relief.
Aunt Biao smiled and said, "You guys have all been clever since you were little. No matter what you do, you can take good care of yourselves. Don't worry about Daya."
At this moment, Grandma Su looked at Xiao Lie and Afu and the other young people with a loving expression in her eyes.
"When you're out and about, you need to look out for each other. Be alert at night and don't let anyone take advantage of you. Don't think you can just fight back because you're young. If you can't win, run away, understand?"
Xiao Lie smiled and reassured her, "Grandma Su, don't worry! We definitely won't act recklessly."
Afu nodded in agreement, saying, "Grandma Su, don't worry. With you here, we'll make sure to come back and see you alive!"
Grandma Su's smile deepened, and she said again, "Good, good, it's good that you all know what's going on."
But then again, you're all getting on in years. If you meet someone you like while you're out there...
We must bring it back to show Grandma, so I can be happy too.
Afu didn't expect Grandma Su to suddenly change the subject and bring up this matter.
His face flushed red instantly, and he hurriedly scratched the back of his head, trying to figure out how to change the subject.
Since Shanzi married Cai Yao'er a month ago.
Grandma Su and the other aunties would often talk to them about marriage.
After a while, they all became somewhat intimidated by these elders.
They were all afraid of being suddenly asked about their marriage prospects.
Hearing Grandma Su bring it up again, they all turned their heads away uncomfortably.
Xiaoyue stood to the side without saying much.
But they responded earnestly, "Don't worry, we will take good care of ourselves."
Grandma Su smiled and gently patted Xiao Lie's hand.
"Alright, alright, hurry up and eat, or the porridge will get cold."
Upon hearing this, Afu's eyes lit up, and he immediately turned to the others and shouted, "Everyone, hurry up and have dinner! After we finish eating, we can go to the palace as soon as possible!"
Before he finished speaking, he had already walked towards the kitchen, muttering, "Come on, come on, I'm starving!"
Xiao Lie and the others followed, heading towards the kitchen.
Grandma Su stood there, watching their retreating figures, and shook her head with a smile, her eyes full of satisfaction.
The children have all grown up and have their own paths to follow.
All she could do was stay home and hope that her children would return safely.