Qin Yining said in a low voice with a dignified expression: "The situation outside is very tense now, and just now, the big shopkeeper Zhong ordered someone to tell me that the capital city has been surrounded by Da Zhou soldiers and horses, and our soldiers were guarding the outer city before. The city gate, the people are not allowed to go out, and now our people are scared back into the city, guarding the city gate, even if we want to let people out."
When the whole family heard this, their faces turned pale with nervousness, and they suddenly felt like a dark cloud was pressing down on the city and the building was about to collapse.
"How can this be good, isn't this country going to be destroyed?" The old lady's frightened tears rolled in the circles of her eyes.
Mother Qin hurriedly handed over a handkerchief to wipe away the tears of the old lady.
The second lady said, "Sister Yi, if this is the case, we should stick to the courtyard. Where are we going to move?"
Qin Yining said: "Second Aunt, what we need to do now is not to stand guard, but to leave here. Think about it, the city gate is now sealed, and the food and grass in the city must be supplied to the frontline soldiers first. We still have nearly 320,000 defenders left, how much food and grass are consumed
"The situation of the people is worse than that of the defenders. They can't buy food, and they can't escape the city gate. The emperor can't come up with a definite solution. I'm afraid it will soon cause people's revolt! If the people turn into a mob, everyone Think about it, where will they rush first? The granary? The government? Or those big families in the capital?"
"This, this is terrible." Sun's trembling hand squeezed the veil, "We still have a nursing home in our family..."
"Two fists can't beat four hands. It's useless to protect the hospital." Qin Yining pursed his lips and said, "My father is a famous official, and I have been ordered to practice ups and downs. The target of our family is too high. The mob rushed in, We can't escape. Besides, there is another layer of consideration."
Qin Yining looked at the old lady, the second lady and the Sun family, and said in a low voice, "We don't have much food in our family. Staying here will not only face the looting and revenge of the mob, but what will we do after we run out of food? Do? The city will soon run out of food."
"Oh my God!" The old lady cried out in fright, "There are wolves in front and tigers in the back, how can we live! These gods killed, Lao Huan-jun hid the money and didn't buy food for the big guys. , didn't my son figure out a way to solve the food problem? They are not grateful, and they want to take revenge on us!"
Mrs. Sun and the second lady were so frightened that they wept.
Miss Eight and Qin Huining were already in tears.
Grandma Han Er was just three months pregnant, and she retched in fright at this moment, which made everyone nervous for a while.
Qin Yining hurriedly reassured them and said, "That's why I said, before there is any chaos, let's quickly pack up our things and go with me to Changchun Mountain with useful and valuable items."
Several people looked at Qin Yining, their eyes filled with fear of the unknown future.
Qin Yining said: "I raised a lot of refugees in my garden on Changchun Mountain, do you remember? I have been supplying their food with silver money from Zhaoyun Division. They are grateful to me, everyone will follow me, Ning Yuanzhong Those refugees will surely protect us from the mob.
"The most important thing is that once we run out of food, we won't be able to buy anything to eat, and we can rely on the mountains to eat. Fortunately, it's not winter, we can hunt in the mountains, dig wild vegetables, go down to the river to catch fish, and catch birds from the trees, so we can't starve to death. ."
Speaking of this, Qin Yining laughed lightly: "Everyone can rest assured, I have lived on the mountain for six years, I am very skilled at hunting and catching birds, and I can also support our whole family. .We won't let everyone starve to death."
Everyone was sobbing, looking at Qin Yining who was smiling optimistically, it was the first time that they truly and deeply pity her.
These people have been living under the shelter of the Qin family, gold slaves, silver servants, and worry-free life.
When it was said that there would be no food available in the city, they panicked and couldn't figure out how to make a living.
But Qin Yining had to face this kind of hardship when she was eight years old. She didn't eat or drink. A child survived on the mountain. After six years of hardship, it took up almost half of her young life...
The most valuable thing is that she was not defeated by difficulties, but survived strong and grew into a smart and tough girl.
Sun shi hugged Qin Yining, sobbing and crying.
"Sister Yi, my good boy, my good boy."
Qin Yining put his arms around the Sun and persuaded him with a smile, "Don't cry, mother. To be honest, if our family goes to the mountain to seek a living, the chances of surviving must be very high. We have a lot of staff and can take care of each other, and we have Ning Yuan. The protection and support of those people, everyone is strong and powerful, and they will not starve to death. At least not even a person to speak, right?"
Hearing the last sentence, Sun became even more sad.
Her precious daughter, it is not enough to survive alone in the wild in the deep mountains, she has been living alone for six years, and there is no one to talk to...
Sun shi hugged Qin Yining and cried happily, which caused the old lady and others to be unbearable.
Qin Yining coaxed his mother and the old lady, but before anyone could stop the tears, the second master, the third master, Qin Yu and Qin Han also came back.
Seeing the female relatives hugging their heads and crying, they thought that something big had happened, but after listening to Qin Yining's explanation, he breathed a sigh of relief.
The second master said: "Sister Yi and eldest brother are worthy of being relatives. The eldest brother said the same, and sent us back soon. While the city is not in a hopeless mess, we quickly packed up and went to Changchun Mountain to join Yi Those refugees raised by my sister. The common people remember the kindness of Sister Yi, and others will not care about them, but those refugees will definitely protect our family. "
As soon as Qin Huaiyuan said so, the old lady no longer hesitated, and immediately said: "Since we are going to flee, let's release all the newly bought servants. We don't want their redemption money. , Follow us, we can't afford to support so many people, can't we?"
Qin Yining shook his head: "Even if they are released, how can they find new jobs in this world outside? If they don't have a job, wouldn't they starve to death? Let's take them up the mountain, even if they eat scrambled vegetables. It makes no sense that our Qin family can coexist peacefully with the refugees on the mountain, but we cannot tolerate our own servants who have served us for so long."
"What Sister Yi said is, let's go together as a family." The second master also said, "Our Qin family can't do such ruthless things. If the word spreads, how can the elder brother get a foothold in the army? You Don't forget, those defenders are also people, and they also have relatives in the city. Know which relatives are in our house? It's better not to give birth to branches."
The old lady was blushing when Qin Yining and the second master said it, and she waved her hands awkwardly and said, "Okay, I will listen to you. My old lady is confused, so don't pay attention to me."
This was the first time the old lady said such self-deprecating remarks to be subdued. Qin Yining and the second master couldn't help but look at each other and heaved a sigh of relief at the same time.
At this juncture, it is not appropriate to make another moth. If the old lady is obsessed, they will have to talk and make peace, and it will take time. If the old lady can stop being persistent, there are only advantages and no disadvantages.
Everyone quickly gathered their families and packed their bags. Qin Yining specially instructed everyone: "If the valuables are not conducive to transportation, just lock them up and put them in the cellar. Don't even think about keeping the rest of the furniture, and bring your clothes with you. Some practical ones, not only summer clothes, but also autumn and winter clothes. In case this war is over, we have to spend the winter in the mountains..."
The whole family went to prepare with anxiety, and the craftsmen who repaired the house were also disbanded.
People from all rooms and courtyards gathered together for a small meeting in a low voice. In the middle of the night, the second master ordered the night guards, and the Qin family took the servants and drove the car away. The ruined Marquis of Anping's mansion went to the outer city.
Qin Yining, Ji Yun, Qiu Lu, Bing Tang, Mrs Sun and Mama Jin hurriedly sat in a big carriage.
Sun shi kept weeping, and Mama Jin whispered to the side. Bingtang and Qiulu, who were infected by the Sun family, also burst into tears.
Qin Yining laughed and said, "Don't be sad, mother. In this life, people always depend on misfortune and good fortune, and they have three ups and downs and live to old age. You can rest assured that even if you can't eat good clothes and jade, your daughter will definitely not let you starve. "
Mrs Sun shook his head, "I'm worried about your father, as well as your grandmother and your aunt."
Qin Yining laughed: "You don't have to worry about it. Father is in the army, so naturally he won't be the first to starve, and father's cleverness will not let him suffer. You don't need to worry about your grandmother. I think my grandmother will definitely find a way to take the whole family to Baochang or the coast."
After thinking about it for a while, Mrs. Sun found it really was what Qin Yining said.
She took a few deep breaths before saying, "You're right, they'll be fine. As long as people are alive, they can have a chance to see each other again."
"Yeah. Mother just takes care of her health, and her daughter will take good care of you." Qin Yining took Sun's hand and shook it affectionately.
With tears in her eyes, Sun shi smiled comfortably, and clasped Qin Yining's hand tightly.
Changchun Mountain is located in the outer city of Kyoto, 40 miles away from the inner city, and there is still some distance from the city gate to the south of the outer city. Therefore, the land is occupied by the royal family, there are few people around, and the common people dare not come here easily, so the Qin family can go up the mountain unimpeded.
Shopkeeper Zhong Da had long been waiting in front of the gate with a few things from the mountain.
Seeing Qin Yining helping Sun to get out of the car, shopkeeper Zhong Da hurriedly brought someone up to meet him: "Master, you are here."
Behind the shopkeeper Zhong Da, a tall middle-aged man, a woman in her early twenties dressed in men's clothing, and an old man in his seventies wearing half-old Confucian shirts, knelt down and kowtowed when they saw Qin Yining.
"I have seen my benefactor!"
"Get up quickly, how many times have I said, don't worship me! How can I deserve such a big gift at a young age."