Hearing her son Fang Yue's words, Mr. Chen's face showed hesitation and reluctance.
She looked at Fang Yue, with a hint of trembling in her voice:
"Xie'er, are you really leaving so soon? Look at everything in this house, every item They all carry our memories. Moreover, the world outside is so chaotic, where can we find a safe place?"
Her? His eyes turned to Fang Yue, filled with deep expectations: "Mom, I have nothing else to ask for now. I only hope to see you get married and have children with my own eyes, so that even if one day I leave, I can close my eyes with peace of mind."
Fang Yue's eyes instantly became moist. He tightly held his mother's hands that had worked hard for many years and said:
"Mom, I understand your wish, but the current situation no longer allows us to hesitate for a moment. The monster clan is about to wreak havoc. If you are allowed to stay here, how can I leave with peace of mind?"
Father Fang Also beside him, he sighed heavily In a tone that echoed Fang Yue's words: "My child, Yue'er is right. Now we must consider survival first. Only by saving our lives can we have a future."
Ms. Chen listened to the words of her husband and son. , tears welling up in his eyes.
She looked around at this familiar and warm home, feeling full of reluctance: "Our family has gone through so many ups and downs over the years, and we finally have this stable home. But now that we are leaving, It’s like abandoning it all.”
Fang Yue continued to comfort her: “Mom, if the family is gone, we can build it again, but if the people are gone, there is nothing.
As long as we are together as a family, wherever we go is our home.
Shanyang Mansion is across the river from here and is relatively safe. Let’s go there first to avoid the limelight. After defeating the demon clan, we will come back to rebuild our home. "
Listening to her son's words, Mrs. Chen's reluctance gradually gave way to determination.
She wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and nodded slightly: "Okay, mother, listen to you. of. But this journey is bound to be full of hardships and dangers, so you must be careful. "
Fang Yue nodded heavily: "Mom, don't worry. I will do my best to protect our family. ”
So, the family got busy again and started packing the items needed for the road.
Their hearts are full of uncertainty and worry about the future, but they are also full of trust and reliance on each other.
As night falls, the candlelight flickers, reflecting the busy and determined figure of the family.
Although Chen was reluctant to give up, with the encouragement of Fang Yue and Fang's father, she began to actively participate in packing her luggage.
She carefully folded every piece of clothing neatly and packed every piece of utensils, as if she was carefully sealing up the warmth and memories of this home and taking them to an unknown new home.
Fang Yue was busy checking the dry food, water sources and first-aid medicines he carried with him to ensure that he could respond to emergencies in case of an emergency on the road.
He also specially prepared several sharp short blades and a detailed map in case of emergency.
Fang's father was sorting out some important documents and family heirlooms on the side. These are witnesses of their family history and the spiritual pillar for them to rebuild their home in the future.
"Mom, these are the puppets you made for me when I was a child. I have always kept them."
Fang Yue picked out a few old but clean clothes from a pile of clothes. The puppet was handed to Chen.
Mrs. Chen took the doll, her eyes moistened again. It was the love she had sewn stitch by stitch over countless nights, and now it became one of the precious luggage they were about to embark on.
"Take them with you, just like your mother is always with you." Mrs. Chen said softly, carefully putting the dolls into the package.
After cleaning up, the family sat together and enjoyed a simple dinner.
Although the food is simple, the atmosphere is warm and everyone's hearts are filled with hope for the future and deep affection for each other.
"Yue'er, you must take good care of your mother on the road. She is old and cannot withstand too much trouble."
Father Fang warned Fang Yue while eating, his eyes full of trust and expectation for his son.
Fang Yue looked at his father firmly: "Dad, don't worry, I will live up to your trust." After saying that, he took a piece of vegetable for his mother.
After dinner, everyone went back to their rooms to rest, but Fang Yue was not sleepy at all. He came to the yard, looked at the starry night sky, and silently prayed for this journey in his heart. He knows that this is not only for the survival of his family, but also to protect the family's continuity and hope.
Before dawn, Fang Yue was awakened by a burst of rooster crow. He quickly got up and woke up his parents. After the family checked their luggage again, they hitched the carriage and set off.
The town was still shrouded in a layer of mist in the early morning, and the sound of horse hooves and wheels was particularly clear in the silent streets. The team moved forward slowly, and many neighbors stood at the door of their homes, watching them leave with worries and reluctance in their eyes.
After leaving the town, the road gradually opened up, but the atmosphere became increasingly tense. By noon, a wide river appeared in front of us. The water was so fast that part of the original bridge had been washed away. Fang Yue stopped the carriage and carefully observed the surrounding situation.
"Dad, Mom, please wait here while I go to see if there is a place where I can cross the river." Fang Yue said, walking along the river bank.
After some exploration, he found a shallow shoal in the lower reaches of the river with relatively gentle water. After he came back, he drove the carriage to the ford and carefully drove the horses across the river. The river water gradually covered the wheels, and it was bitingly cold. The horses were a little frightened, but with Fang Yue's comfort, they stabilized their bodies and walked forward slowly.
After finally crossing the river, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. However, before they could rest for long, the sound of horse hooves came from behind. Fang Yue looked back and saw a group of knights in black galloping towards them. The expressions of these knights were stern, and there was an evil aura in their eyes.
"Be careful, everyone!" Fang Yue picked up the spear and stood in front of the carriage.
The knights stopped not far away from them. The leader looked at Fang Yue and others and said coldly: "I drove this road. I will leave your belongings and spare your life."
Fang Yue glared angrily: "You robbers, Guangtian Aren't you afraid of the king's law if you dare to rob under the bright sun? "
The robber leader sneered: "The king's law? In these troubled times, the fist is the king's law." After that, he waved the horse whip in his hand. They drew their weapons one after another and rushed towards Fang Yue and the others.
Fang Yue showed no fear, he faced the robber with his spear like a dragon.
With one shot, the situation changes.
The bandits who were knocked back fell heavily to the ground, screaming in agony, and some even fainted. When the remaining bandits saw this, their eyes showed fear, but under the intimidation of the bandit leader, they still continued to charge.
Fang Yue's face was as sinking as water, and he waved the spear in his hand tightly. Every stab was carried out with great power. Wherever the tip of the spear pointed, the bandits were injured one after another.
Fang Yue put away his spear, breathed a long sigh of relief, turned and walked towards the carriage. At this time, although his body was spattered with the blood of the bandits, the determination in his eyes did not diminish at all.
"Dad, Mom, it's okay, let's continue on our way." Fang Yue said.
Father Fang patted him on the shoulder: "Yueer, you have worked hard. Thanks to you this time."
Mrs. Chen looked at Fang Yue distressedly: "Xie'er, are you not injured? Let Mom take a look."
Fang Yue smiled and comforted her mother: "Mom, I'm fine, we have to hurry up. . ”
The family stepped onto the carriage again and continued moving forward. ~~~~~~~~~
At the same time, the Imperial City of Wei was enveloped in a tense atmosphere.
In the palace, the Empress of the Wei Dynasty, Zhu Linlang, sat on the dragon chair with a solemn expression. The ministers below were lined up on both sides, and everyone's face was full of worry.
"My lords, the demon clan has broken through the seal and the border is in danger. The situation is critical now. Is there any way to deal with it?"
The majestic voice echoed in the hall.
A gray-haired veteran came out of the queue and said tremblingly: "Your Majesty, I believe that the top priority is to send envoys to the surrounding countries quickly to seek reinforcements.
I am the great Wei Dynasty. Although the military strength is acceptable, the demon clan is coming with menacing force. If other countries help, the pressure on the border may be relieved."
A young general then said with fists in his hands: "Your Majesty, I think this is not possible. Other countries have always been eyeing the Wei Dynasty, and asking for help at this time is tantamount to inviting a wolf into the house. .
The minister suggested recruiting elite divisions from the imperial city and surrounding counties to quickly reinforce the border, while at the same time recruiting warriors at home to expand armaments. "
Zhu Linlang frowned slightly, and after thinking for a moment, he said: "What the two dear friends said makes sense.
You can first send people to secretly contact the surrounding countries to find out what they have to say, but do not ask for help easily.
At the same time, according to the general's words, troops were immediately recruited from the imperial city and surrounding counties, and the Ministry of War was ordered to step up the recruitment of warriors to ensure the stability of the border defense line. "
"Your Majesty is wise! "The ministers shouted in unison.
At this time, a counselor in a black brocade robe stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, it is probably no accident that the demon clan broke through the seal this time.
I suggest sending a spy deep into the demon clan's territory to find out whether there is anything behind it. If other forces are pushing forward, it is better to take countermeasures early.”
The empress nodded: "This is a very good plan. I will leave it to you to arrange this matter. Be sure to select the most elite spies from the Wei Dynasty and make sure there are no mistakes."
On the other side of the imperial city, In the Royal Academy, many scholars and warlocks are nervously studying the information on the demon clan.
A senior scholar stood in front of everyone, pointed at the monster distribution map on the wall and said:
"Each tribe of monsters has different habits and abilities. We must understand them clearly before we can find ways to deal with them. For example, the Frostwolf Monster Tribe in the north is good at ice spells. We can prepare magic weapons or formations to restrain ice spells."
Everyone nodded and got busy. Some were reading ancient books, some were drawing spells, and they were all contributing their wisdom to fight against the demon clan.
In the military camp in the imperial city, the soldiers were training in full swing.
A veteran shouted to the recruits beside him: "Boys, practice hard! We can't let those monsters trample on our homeland. Behind us are our parents, wives and children, the common people of Wei, we must "Hold on!"
After hearing this, the recruits trained even more vigorously and shouted loudly.
Among the people, people are also preparing for war.
Some blacksmith shops work day and night to build weapons to supply the local militia.
Women collect herbs and make simple medical supplies.
Although there was fear in the eyes of the children, they also helped to do what they could. The entire Wei Dynasty was united for this crisis.
At this time, the Chu Dynasty also felt the impact of the monster clan's rampage. Above the court, the Emperor of Chu listened to the reports of the ministers with a serious expression.
"Your Majesty, the demon clan in the Wei Dynasty has broken through the seal. Now the situation is turbulent. I think that we, the Chu State, need to make preparations early and strengthen the border defense to prevent the demon clan from affecting our dynasty." A minister said worriedly.
"Your Majesty, I suggest that our court exchange information with the Wei Dynasty. After all, the demon clan is in trouble." Another minister added.
The Emperor of Chu nodded slightly: "What the ministers said is absolutely true. Pass on my decree and ask the border defenders to be more vigilant and send more patrols.
At the same time, send envoys to the Wei Dynasty to express We are willing to work with them to deal with the demon clan and understand the specific situation of the demon clan.
In addition, we need to be prepared to deal with emergencies at home.”
Among the people of Dachu, the news spread quickly, and people began to panic.
In some towns close to the border of Wei, residents have been hoarding food and daily necessities.
Businessmen took the opportunity to raise prices, but were severely suppressed by the government to stabilize public sentiment.
In Da Chu’s military camp, the generals also began to adjust their strategies.
A general stood in front of the sand table and said to his subordinates:
"The fighting power of the demon clan cannot be underestimated, and we cannot take it lightly. Strengthen the training of soldiers, especially the combat skills against the demon clan. At the same time, prepare various equipment to deal with the demon clan's spells."
"The demon clan The danger is not trivial. We must re-examine our defense lines and ensure that Make sure everything is as solid as a rock. At the same time, we must strengthen intelligence collection, understand the trends and strategies of the demon clan, and know ourselves and our enemies so that we can fight without danger."
The subordinates nodded and started to get busy, some checking the defense line. , some strengthened patrols, and others began to formulate new strategic plans.
Fang Yue looked at the familiar Daliu Shu Village with emotion in his heart. The big willow tree at the entrance of the village still has lush branches and leaves, like a loyal guardian.
However, the scene in the village was very different from what he remembered.
Many houses show signs of damage, with marks of battle remaining on the walls, and some villagers are repairing roofs and fences.
Ms. Chen looked at the appearance of the village, her eyes full of worry: "Xie'er, this village has also suffered a lot."
Fang Yue nodded: "Mother, the way this world is. The chaos has lasted for too long, and all the kings have risen together. They are fighting for power and profit, but it is hard for ordinary people like us. Now the demon clan is making trouble again, which is really worse."
Fang Yue's words made Chen and Fang's father fall into deep thought. They are well aware of the cruelty and cruelty of this world. Impermanence.
But no matter what, they must live strong, for each other and for this family.
"Mom, Dad, let's go to the village first." Fang Yue broke the silence. He helped his mother get out of the carriage, and the group walked slowly towards the village.
When the villagers saw Fang Yue's family coming back, they all looked at them with surprise and curiosity.
They know that the Fang Yue family chose to leave during the rebellion of King Wu Cheng, and now they are back safely, which is naturally gratifying. (End of this chapter)