Becoming the Villain's Discarded Wife
Chapter 481: Winter Rain

Chapter 481: Chapter 481: Winter Rain

"Let’s go."

Nanzhi steadied her nerves and led Shen Zhiyu to the Grain Shop.

The streets were not as desolate as they had been a few days ago. Many shops had opened their doors, presenting a peaceful scene.

Now, only Xu Chou, Uncle Ping, and An Wazi remained in the Grain Shop. Liao Da and the others had taken the hint from Nanzhi and had taken their grain home earlier.

The shop now looked a bit bleak and deserted.

"Boss, you and the young master are here."

"I’ll go and make some tea for you."

Xu Chou was about to go to the back kitchen to make tea, but Nanzhi stopped him.

"No need, I just came to see you all, and I’ll be heading back soon."

In the cellar of the Grain Shop, there was still 600 jin of grain. Someone had to keep an eye on it, otherwise, she would have already asked Uncle Ping and the others to move into the city lord’s residence.

"You guys worked hard these past few days."

Nanzhi was speaking truthfully. It was freezing now, and it was quite hard for them to live only in the shop.

"It’s not hard work, not at all."

Uncle Ping waved his hand. These days, life was not hard at all.

They had plenty to eat and drink. Uncle Ping and Xu Chou would sit together and share a small pot of wine, chatting and occasionally teaching An Wazi how to read and write, telling him stories from their past.

In a way, it was as if they were doting on their grandchildren.

Nanzhi did not stay for long. After asking a few questions, she headed to the small courtyard next door.

Four girls still lived in the courtyard. Since the grain store had closed, they had nothing to do and spent their days sweeping snow and cleaning up.

When they were bored, they passed the time by reading books together.

After checking on their safety, Nanzhi decided to leave.

"Mother, are we leaving now?"

Zhiyu asked, puzzled.

"Let’s go."

Nanzhi nodded. They had only come out today because she had been worried about Uncle Ping and the others. Now that she had seen them, it was time to go home.

Thinking about how her mother was probably going to nag her for an hour when they got home, Nanzhi sighed to herself.

She wondered what Shen Wenchen was doing now.

He should be missing her, right?

In the city outskirts, Shen Wenchen frowned heavily at the drizzling rain outside the window.

Rain in winter.

It was not a good omen.

Especially since they were about to climb the mountain.

"Brother Shen, are we still going?"

Aze looked at the rain outside with a troubled expression.

The heavy snow had just stopped last night, the snow on the mountain had not melted yet, and it was raining again. If they risked going up the mountain, accidents could easily happen.

"Let’s wait a bit more."

Shen Wenchen said solemnly.

If the heavens wanted to prevent him from going up the mountain, he wanted to give it a try.

To see if his so-called luck was useful or not.

The rats were no ordinary creatures. If they couldn’t exterminate them tonight, they would likely scatter to other places in no time.

Finding their lairs would then become difficult.

As the drumbeats of rain grew louder, the sky became increasingly gloomy.

Not just the villages outside the city, but also the people in Yan City, were left dumbfounded by the rain.

The heavens thundered heavily, and raindrops fell like little stones following each thunderclap. It was a terrifying sight.

"Something is about to happen."

Xiaohe, who was originally resting in the house, opened his eyes suddenly when he caught a whiff of a faint foul smell.

The thunder clouds overhead roiled and rolled over, stopping right above the city lord’s residence.

Before Nanzhi could react, she felt as if her lower abdomen had been pierced by a knife, causing unbearable pain.

The intense pain almost made her suffocate, and the sweat that broke out instantly soaked her jacket.

Ma Po had never seen such a situation before; she was startled when her hand was scalded as she pat Nanzhi’s palm. She could only suppress the strange feeling in her heart and help Nanzhi get into the bed.

Nanzhi’s face turned as white as a sheet, her clothes were damp, the pain in her lower abdomen did not subside, and a few cries had already drained her of all her strength.

Ma Po was as frantic as an ant on a hot skillet, fearing something would happen to Nanzhi, she hurriedly opened the door and started yelling outside.

"Someone come quick! Go get a doctor! The lady is in trouble!"

The cry for help was muffled by the sound of rain, the wind and rain swept Ma Po out of the house and harshly threw her to the ground.

As she fell, it seemed like there were voices coming from the clouds, which vanished with the rumbling sound of thunder.

Zhiyu, who was in the study, became restless all of a sudden, despite the rain outside, the tiny child gritted his teeth, pushed the door open and ran towards Nanzhi’s courtyard.

"Zhiyu! It’s raining outside! Where are you going!"

Xiaomi, who was practicing calligraphy, saw Zhiyu suddenly get up and run outside, and hurriedly ran after him with a question.

It was unusual for it to rain in winter, especially such heavy rain.

But why would Zhiyu run out in such heavy rain?

"I’m going to find my mother!"

Zhiyu didn’t look back; he just tossed out these words and ran out of the corridor.

Xiaomi was taken aback. Although she didn’t understand why he wanted to go there, she couldn’t stand still due to her concern for him. She just grabbed an outer garment and followed him out of the study.

The corridor was already half-soaked by the rain; despite running against the wall, Zhiyu’s shoes and socks were soaked through by the rainwater.

The icy cold feeling seeped from his feet to his whole body, Zhiyu was not afraid, he just ran towards Nanzhi’s courtyard with all his strength.

Lin’s parents, who were resting in the room, were also becoming restless as their eyelids twitched continuously, they felt an indescribable anxiety.

"What, what’s going on?"

They had never seen such heavy rain in winter before.

The rain seemed to be fierce enough to overturn and shatter the entire house.

"I can’t, I must go, I need to check on Nanzhi."

Lin’s mother shook her head, her anxiety grew stronger, she quickly got up and wanted to go out.

Nanzhi is not an ordinary person, she always encountered some accidents. What if this rain was targeting her?

She needs to go see.

Now that Nanzhi is heavily pregnant, she can’t possibly face any trouble.

"Wait for me."

Lin’s father wanted her to stay in the room while he went, but knowing his wife’s temperament, he simply gave up opposing her.

All the rooms in the Lin household became restless.

"Why is it raining so heavily in winter?"

The bamboo branches in the courtyard were broken by the heavy rain, and the courtyard was filled with rainwater.

"I don’t know."

Lin Ercheng tried to comfort his wife.

Sun Cui’s bloated belly was high, and it was thundering and lightning outside, they should not scare her.

"My child’s father, I’m okay."

Sun Cui shook her head, but her face didn’t improve.

"Let’s go see Nanzhi."

His wife’s words made Lin Ercheng stunned for a moment.

"I’m afraid something happens to Nanzhi."

Sun Cui expressed her worry.

"You, and your big belly."

Lin Archeng looked at her highly raised belly and directly refused her suggestion.

If it was just ordinary rain, that would be another thing, but the rain outside was so heavy, what if something happens?

The Lin’s main family was heading to Nanzhi’s courtyard when they ran into Lin Ercheng and Sun Cui.

Seeing Sun Cui out with her big belly, Chen Qiulan couldn’t help but worry.

"Cuicui, why are you out too?"

"I’m worried about Nanzhi!"

As soon as their voices fell, a bolt of lightning struck, illuminating the night for an instant.

Everyone quickly rushed to Nanzhi’s courtyard without wasting any time with words.