Becoming the Villain's Discarded Wife
Chapter 527

Chapter 527: 527

"Alright."

The people from Qing Fenghan moved swiftly and packed their few belongings in no time. When some residents of Datian village saw this, they had their own thoughts.

They overheard what had just been said.

Xin City had been overrun by those creatures. If they were to truly follow them to Yan City, they could just end up as cannon fodder!

They may not survive in the village, but if they go to Yan City and encounter any trouble, they might be the first to be pushed forward.

The people of Qing Fenghan had a connection with General Shen, which they didn’t.

Moreover, it was clear that General Shen was already dissatisfied with them. They might as well take their chances and live peacefully in the village.

"Aren’t you guys going to pack your things?"

One of those who came with Shen Wenchen noticed that the people of Datian village were just standing around watching the commotion, not showing any intention of going back to pack their things. It seemed curious.

Why were they not afraid of death?

If they didn’t leave now, it would be difficult to enter the city later.

"We... we decided not to go to the city."

A woman hesitated before she spoke.

"Why, Madam?"

The soldier, who was quite young, didn’t understand their intentions.

"We have spent our whole lives in this village and don’t wish to relocate now. If those monsters come to the city, we’ll accept it as our fate."

Another quick-thinking villager quickly made up an excuse for them.

The young soldier wanted to ask further, but he was hushed by a person standing beside him.

Although he didn’t understand why, the young soldier kept his mouth shut.

When Shen Wenchen came out, he saw that only a few villagers from Datian had packed their belongings. He understood their thinking.

On the way back to the city, no one spoke. They just hurried along the road.

Those creatures only appear at night, but they had to hurry back and settle down these people.

Although many places in Northern City had become vacant, they still feared that there might be rats hiding within. Until they had thoroughly sterilized the place, it would not be a suitable place to live.

"Big Brother Li, why did you stop me earlier?"

The young soldier, carrying a pole on his shoulder, couldn’t contain his curiosity and whispered to a person next to him.

A man called ’Big Brother Li’ had a hint of mockery on his face. He looked at his bewildered younger brother, sighed helplessly, and then began to explain gently.

"They’re all talking nonsense. Half of them fled here three years ago and settled down."

"They are just afraid of death."

"Why? Isn’t the city safer with more people?" The young soldier was completely confused, feeling as if his brain couldn’t keep up.

"They fear to go to the city, fearing that when something happens, they will be the first ones to face it."

"In other words, they don’t trust our general."

"What? How could that be?"

The young soldier was stunned. Shen Wenchen was the best general he had ever met.

Although he had never followed other generals, Shen Wenchen had never abandoned any citizen when faced with any trouble.

He has always stood with them, the low-ranking soldiers.

"They fear that Yan City will face the fate of Xin City and fall to those creatures. Therefore, they are unwilling to go back to Yan City and prefer to hide in the village."

"I see."

The group hurried along the road, heading directly towards Yan City.

On the way, they ran into Aze who was returning from Niuniu village.

"General, there are sixteen households in Niuniu Village who are unwilling to leave; the other villagers are in the procession."

"Alright, you’ve worked hard."

"It’s my duty."

As the last citizen entered the city, the gate of Yan City was closed tightly again, leaving no gap.

After arranging accommodations for the new arrivals, Shen Wenchen took Chi Sheng and others to Jihe Hall.

In the medical hall, Wang Jingzhi was still checking Liu Jie’s pulse. When he saw Shen Wenchen carrying Yuanbao in, he was somewhat surprised.

"Big Brother Shen, what happened?"

"Check Yuanbao, she’s been feverish for several days."

Shen Wenchen put the child in his arms on the bed, and then patted Chi Sheng on the shoulder.

Chi Sheng, worried, watched Wang Jingzhi’s furrowed brows, feeling unsettled.

"Wang, is Yuanbao... is she okay?"

"It’s not a big deal, just physical weakness coupled with emotional disturbance. She’ll be fine after a few days of good rest."

"I will warm some water for her to drink and then let her sleep. That should bring down the fever."

"Thank you."

Hearing that Yuanbao was not in danger, Ming Qin finally sighed with relief and adjusted Yuanbao’s quilt.

"Yueyue seems to be doing much better now."

Wang Jingzhi noticed Yueyue standing by the side and was quite surprised.

Yueyue had contracted tuberculosis since childhood. Previously, her condition was so bad that even his own mentor might not have been fully confident of treating her. Unexpectedly, she now looked no different from a normal child.

"But where is Xiaoqi?"

Wang Jingzhi looked around but didn’t see the aloof young boy.

When he was in Datian village, Xiaoqi often took care of him.

Many of the herbs were brought back by him when he went hunting.

Shouldn’t Xiaoqi be the most concerned about Yuanbao and Yueyue?

Why was he nowhere to be seen?

Just as Wang Jingzhi was puzzled, Yueyue’s eyes filled with tears.

"Xiaoqi... he’s... in trouble."

Shen Wenchen only learned about this in the village too.

He always felt that Xiaoqi had a tough life.

His parents were heartless from a young age. He didn’t understand why they were so cruel to their children.

Then, only he and his sister were left to depend on each other.

They had survived so many hardships only for something like this to happen again.

"What..." Wang Jingzhi was stunned and couldn’t immediately understand the meaning of Shen’s words.

Yueyue’s eyes welled up with tears, and she whimpered softly.

Wang Jingzhi realized he shouldn’t be discussing this in front of the children and quickly shut his mouth.

Once the Chi family settled in the city master’s residence, Ming Qin set out small clay bowls from a wooden box in the sunlight.

"Sister Ming Qin, what is this?"

Nanzhi had known they were coming and had someone clean a room early. Seeing Ming Qin bringing out objects, she asked out of curiosity.

"These are seeds that remain uncontaminated."

Ming Qin had a look of helplessness on her face.

Only a few were left.

Yet they showed no sign of sprouting.

"We will find a way,"

Nanzhi pressed her lips together, uncertain whether she was comforting Ming Qin or herself.

She was due to give birth in a month. If they could not grow edible crops, they would all die there.

Upon knowing that the Chi family was arriving, the whole Lin family had headed to the kitchen early.

Today, the Lin brothers brought back some heavy fish, so they could have a better meal.

Everyone at the dining table was feeling down and the atmosphere felt a bit off.

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