EBE Chapter 269 5 Valley's Story
Chapter 269 5 Valley's Story
Xiao Sanlang had always been serious and stern, and he almost never smiled. However, when he heard what Fifth Girl said, a rare smile appeared on his stern face.
That smile was like a spring breeze, warm and full of hope. He said, "How difficult is that? I can bring a few hundred soldiers to learn farming and land reclamation from you, isn't that enough?" Xiao Sanlang already had a plan in mind. He knew the importance of food to war. As long as they could ensure the supply of food, they would have the foundation for victory.
"Ah! This is a good idea! In this way, we won't lack food all year round! Let's do it!" Xiao Sizhe clapped his hands happily and jumped in the yard.
His laughter filled the entire courtyard, as if all his troubles and worries had disappeared at that moment.
Sikong Yan was not as excited as Xiao Sizhe. He frowned and fell into deep thought. After a moment, he slowly said, "But our actions now cannot be too obvious, so as not to attract the attention of the tyrant. Before dawn tomorrow morning, General Xiao will lead his men to quietly set out! When we get here, let the Fifth Lady give us instructions. After you have arranged the soldiers, you must immediately return to the court and never let the tyrant see any clues!"
Sikong Yan's tone was very serious. He knew very well that their actions were related to the lives and future of countless people, and any small mistake could lead to total loss.
After hearing what Sikong Yan said, everyone nodded in agreement. They knew very well that at this critical moment, they must remain cautious and vigilant and not be careless in the slightest.
Xiao Sizha ran out of the house and looked up at the sky, only to see that it was gradually getting dark. The inky sky was like a huge curtain, covering the entire earth, giving people a mysterious and quiet feeling.
"Hurry, the black market is open. Let's go find something!" Xiao Sizhe shouted excitedly, his voice full of anticipation. His eyes were shining, as if there were endless treasures waiting for them to discover.
Xiao Sizhe carefully took out two ingots of silver and placed them on the table. The silver still emitted a faint glow in the dim light, as if telling of their value. "Fifth sister, this is for you. I'll leave the grain with you for now! Come over when we need it!" Xiao Sizhe's voice was clear and sincere, making people feel his kindness and trust.
"That's okay. Just come over if you want. You can pay later! You want to go to the black market? You can go during the day. Why wait until night?"
The woman called the Fifth Sister looked at them with doubts in her eyes. She had a pretty face and her eyes revealed a kind of simplicity and kindness.
The four of them asked in astonishment, "Isn't it open in the evening?" Their faces were full of surprise, and they were obviously very surprised by what the fifth sister said.
"Hey! Don't you know this? The merchants in the black market make much more money than the merchants in the open market. They sell day and night! Don't you know?"
The fifth girl looked at them in confusion, with the corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a faint smile. There was a hint of surprise in her tone, as if she was a little surprised by their ignorance.
"This is our first time here, and we only know that the black market is open at night!" Si Zhe scratched his head, with an awkward smile on his face. His eyes were full of curiosity, as if he was full of yearning for this mysterious black market.
"Is that so? Then I'll take you there. I think you'll need a guide to go faster!" said the fifth girl. Her voice was gentle and firm, making people feel inexplicably relieved.
"Great, what's your name, Fifth Sister?" Xiao Sizhe asked excitedly, his eyes full of anticipation.
The fifth girl said, "My name is Wu Gu, you can call me Wu Gu from now on." A bright smile appeared on her face, like a flower blooming in spring.
"Okay, Sister Wu Gu!" Xiao Sizhe and Sikong Yan said in unison, their faces filled with joyful smiles.
"Does this mean he has a younger brother or sister named Fengdeng?" Xiao Sanlang thought the name was particularly good, and there was a gleam of humor in his eyes.
"I'll tell you while we walk!" Wu Gu said with a smile, her eyes full of anticipation.
"Is it far?" Xiao Sizhe asked anxiously, his heart full of curiosity about the black market.
"There is a tunnel at the east end of my village." Wu Gu said, pointing in the direction of the east end of the village.
"Okay! Let's go!" Xiao Sizhe said excitedly, his eyes full of anticipation.
So, the five people followed Wu Gu and walked on a path in the village. The path was winding, like a flexible ribbon, passing through every corner of the village. The trees on the roadside were lush and green, swaying gently in the breeze, making rustling sounds, as if playing a beautiful melody for their journey.
"My mother gave birth to five daughters! I am the youngest!" Wu Gu introduced her life story as she walked. Her voice was full of emotion, as if she was recalling those distant past events.
Xiao Sizhe smiled and clapped his hands, saying, "I know, I know. The oldest one is called Yigu, the second one is called Ergu, the third one is called Sangu, and the fourth one is called Sigu! What about your sisters?" Xiao Sizhe's eyes were full of curiosity, and he couldn't wait to know the story of the five grains.
A look of sadness appeared on Wu Gu's face. "None of them lived past the age of three!" Her voice was low and sad, as if she was telling of an unspeakable pain.
"Why?" The four were shocked, their faces filled with shock and sympathy.
Wu Gu sighed deeply and said slowly: "Life has always been hard in our small village. When my sisters were born, the conditions at home were very poor, and there was not enough food and medicine. Moreover, diseases often occurred in the village at that time, and my sisters were very weak, so..." Her voice choked and tears welled up in her eyes. At that time, the poor people in the mountain village either starved to death or died of illness.
"So my mother swore that she would grow good food for the world, so that people would not get sick easily after eating enough! If there was a famine, her family would not starve to death."
The four people listened to Wu Gu's story silently, their hearts filled with emotion. They couldn't imagine how Wu Gu grew up in such a difficult environment. They also deeply felt the fragility and preciousness of life.
After walking for a while, they came to the tunnel entrance at the east end of the village. The tunnel entrance looked a bit eerie, like a huge black hole, swallowing everything that approached it.
"This is the tunnel, and below is the black market." Wu Gu pointed at the tunnel entrance and said, with a hint of nervousness in her voice, and it was obvious that she was full of awe for this place.