Dressed as a widow, raising cubs, farming and building infrastructure in Ming Dynasty

Chapter 168
Qin Liu arrived in Bazhou safely, without encountering any bandits or government obstacles along the way.

A guess slowly formed in her mind.Someone should be protecting her secretly.Although she didn't know who was coming, her ability to keep her safe all the way without leaving any trace was definitely not ordinary.

Whose handwriting is this?
The soldiers that Ma Ang sent before have found out clearly that Zhao San'er's home is in Wen'an County, Bazhou, which is where the rebel people are currently revolting.The soldiers that Ma Ang had arranged to come here were very cautious about their lives. They did not dare to go any further after they heard the news outside Wen'an County.

It's just a job, there's no need to send it to the rebels' gates to be hacked to death.

Qin Liu walked all the way to inquire about the news, and slowly got an idea in his mind.

Zhao Saner's hometown is Daliuhe Town in the north of Wen'an County, and the rebel area is mainly concentrated in Wen'an County.It is said that the county magistrate and county magistrate have been slaughtered, and their entire family members have also been killed.

Qin Liu hesitated again and again, but decided to go to Daliushu Town.Although the rebels' numerous evil deeds of burning, killing, raping and committing crimes were constantly reported, she was a mother.Dalang also called her mother himself.

Daliushu Town is located in the north of Wen'an County, dozens of miles away from the county seat.If she could find Dalang and take him back to Shabaozi Town quickly, it would be a waste of time for their mother and son.

There was not a single pedestrian along the way.It has entered November, the weather is very cold, snow particles are floating in the sky, and the sky is so gloomy that it seems to be pressing down, grinding everything in the world into powder.

Isn't Qin Liu afraid?

Of course afraid.

Several times she thought about turning her horse around and walking back.

Hurry up and walk for seven or eight days before returning to Shabaozi Town. Maybe you can move to Xuanfu, wash your hands and make soup, and be a peaceful woman behind Ma Ang.

However, the huge entanglement and struggle in her heart finally made her control her inner fear and continue to move forward.

She had no idea when Erlang left the grassland or when he arrived at Duke Baoguo's Mansion.She was ashamed of her motherhood.

Her husband is now in danger. If she continues to ignore him for fear of death, how can she deserve the title of mother?

How to live up to the real Liu Liuer who was hacked to death by the Tatar soldiers?
Even if she is killed here, even if she faces the risk of being raped by gangsters, she must move forward bravely to find her child.

This is a mother's responsibility.

When we arrived at Daliushu Town, the doors and windows on the street were closed, and there was not a single pedestrian.

Qin Liu had no choice but to knock on the door from door to door and ask where the Zhao family was.

Seeing that she was a single woman, a resident kindly gave her directions: "There is a house with a tiled roof in the west end of the town. The owner's surname is Zhao, and he is called Mr. Zhao. Ask them about the Zhao family."

The Zhao family is obviously a respectable family. Their courtyard house with blue bricks and tiles looks very grand in the town.

Qin Liu stepped forward and knocked on the door, explaining his purpose of coming.

"Hello, old man, I am the Li family of Shabaozi Town, Huailai. My shop assistant Zhao San'er took my child back to his hometown to look for his relatives. He has not returned for many days, and a woman from the village came here to look for her."

The person who opened the door was a vigorous old man with gray beard and hair. He was very surprised when he heard Qin Liu's words: "Wen'an County is very troubled by banditry now. How come you, a woman, come all the way here? Come in quickly, come in quickly!" "

Qin Liu looked at the door and didn't dare to go in rashly.She is a womanly person, and she really doesn't dare to enter someone's house rashly in front of someone who doesn't know the details.

"Mom, mother, it's my mother!" The sound of running footsteps and the excited shouts of children came from the door.

A little boy of eight or nine years old rushed out and hugged Qin Liu's waist tightly.

Qin Liu lowered his head and looked at the little boy's face carefully. The little boy's face, already wet with tears, was crying and laughing at the same time, but the familiar face was that of his elder brother.

Qin Liu's eyes were red with anger: "You stupid kid, why did you run so far?! You worried your mother to death!"

Another boy of seventeen or eighteen years old walked out of the door. He was tall and thin. He bowed to Qin Liu with a face full of shame: "Shopkeeper, I'm really sorry. It's San'er's fault. San'er shouldn't be impulsive and do something to Qin Liu." Dalang brings it here."

Qin Liu wiped his tears: "You Zhao San'er, I took you in with good food and drink, but you actually kidnapped my child! Is there any justice left?!"

Zhao Saner denied it, but the sincerity of his apology remained undiminished: "The shopkeeper misunderstood. Saner definitely didn't want to kidnap Dalang. It really happened for a reason..."

Dalang said timidly: "Mom, I don't blame Brother Zhao San for this. It's because I miss my mother too much, so I just want to follow Brother Zhao San out for a walk. Maybe I can meet my mother on the road one day..."

Dalang's words made Qin Liu feel sour and bitter, and hugged Li Dalang tightly.

At this time, a burly man in cotton straight clothes walked out of the room. He was 27 or eight years old and said to Qin Liu: "This is the benefactor who took in my young brother? I am the benefactor. Please accept Zhao's worship!"

Dalang said loudly with bright eyes: "Mom, this Mr. Zhao is very powerful. He is both civilized and military. He once studied in Shuntian Mansion! These days, we have been studying with Mr. Zhao a lot!"

Qin Liu's eyes flickered with vigilance, and he finally felt relieved.

Behind Mr. Zhao, a mother and daughter walked up. The mother was Huaxin's age and the daughter was about seven or eight years old. They looked at Qin Liu with kind and expectant eyes.

The mother smiled and said: "Is this San'er's benefactor? Come in and talk. The town is not peaceful recently, and it is easy to be seen standing at the door."

Qin Liu finally followed everyone into the house.

After some pleasantries, Qin Liu finally let down his guard completely.

This Mr. Zhao, whose surname is Zhao Minggui, first studied in Wen'an County and was highly regarded by the county magistrate. He was later recommended to study in Shuntian Prefecture.As a result, he was expelled from the government school because he was dissatisfied with Liu Jin's monopoly and spoke nonsense.Now he makes a living by teaching children in the town to read at home.

Zhao San'er is the third younger brother of Zhao Hao. More than ten years ago, six-year-old Zhao San'er followed his parents to visit relatives in the county to watch the fireworks, but was abducted by traffickers.Zhao San'er was clever and escaped quietly during the abduction.But I don’t know how to get home.I have been wandering around for these years, hungry and full.Later, he met Qin Liu and took him in, so he worked as a waiter in Jiangxue Zhai. He earned enough money, learned some knowledge, and was able to go home to find his relatives.

Li Dalang had always trusted Zhao San'er, so he pestered Zhao San'er to take him to Bazhou to have a look. Zhao San'er couldn't stand Dalang's nudges and took him with him.

Zhao Saner's original intention was to go home to see his parents and brothers and sisters who had been away for many years, and then go back to Jiangxuezhai to continue being his waiter.

Unexpectedly, after returning home, the mother was so surprised that her long-lost son returned home and suddenly passed away.

After a few days of busy funeral arrangements, the horse thieves in Wen'an County rebelled. The roads were blocked and there was no news. The day when he could bring Dalang back to his arms became far away.

(End of this chapter)