I was divorced because I got pregnant during the lean years, so I went back to my parents’ home and

Ji Xiaobei leaned in the warm embrace, which seemed a little unreal. She felt warm in her heart and did not push her away.

"Xiaobei, how did you find yourself here? Are you okay? Are the children okay?"

Fu Jichang asked a series of questions in her ear.

Ji Xiaobei put his arms around his waist.

It seems like he has lost weight again.

"Xiaobei, you've lost weight!" His gentle words blew into Ji Xiaobei's ears, feeling a little itchy.

Ji Xiaobei shrank his neck and pushed him away with a red face.

"Hmph..." Fu Jichang snorted lowly, frowned and covered his chest.

Ji Xiaobei just remembered that Liang Yuhui said he was injured.

"You, where are you hurt?" Ji Xiaobei took a step back and asked anxiously.

"It's okay, you're almost healed!" He reached out and naturally took her hand. Ji Xiaobei did not dodge and obediently followed him into the house.

Fu Jichang bent down, picked up the lamp on the ground, and lit it again.

The small light illuminated the two faces, and their eyes met.

A light flashed in Fu Jichang's dark eyes, like broken stars.

He sniffed and tried to smile, but tears welled up in his eyes.

Ji Xiaobei reached out to tear his clothes.

Fu Jichang's eyes flashed with panic, and he said in a panic: "Xiaobei, um, there are too many people outside, it's not appropriate now!"

Ji Xiaobei was suddenly petrified in front of him. He stretched out his hand, turned it, and slapped him on the arm.

"You think I want to molest you? That's a nice thought!"

Ji Xiaobei said viciously.

"Hehehe... I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I misunderstood you!" Fu Jichang pulled Ji Xiaobei's hand with a playful grin and was about to put it against his chest.

Ji Xiaobei: "Okay, be serious, let me take a look at your wound."

Only then did Fu Jichang understand what Ji Xiaobei meant.

He laughed again but covered his chest with his clothes, saying evasively: "No, no, it's dark now, and I can't see clearly..."

"Where are you injured?" Ji Xiaobei asked unwillingly.

The more he prevented him from looking, the more suspicious Ji Xiaobei became.

"No, I want to see it now!" Ji Xiaobei insisted.

Fu Jichang had no choice but to get up, walk to the door, prop up the broken door, and lean it against the door frame.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly changed. Ji Xiaobei stroked the hair behind his ears somewhat uncomfortably.

Fu Jichang sat opposite her and thrust his chest forward. His back was in so much pain that he broke out in sweat. His movements were a bit too rough and the wound was stretched and hurt a lot.

He gritted his teeth and said, "Just look!"

Ji Xiaobei glared at him and said, "If your wound hurts, don't try to be brave, don't move..."

Her hands deftly unbuttoned his chest.

"Ah, how did he get injured like this..." Ji Xiaobei screamed.

Fu Jichang hurriedly covered her mouth and said, "Stop screaming!"

Ji Xiaobei angrily slapped his hand away: "Since you are injured like this, why don't you go to Ye County to find a doctor for treatment? Why are you still waiting here..."

Fu Jichang hurriedly pulled her to sit down: "Aunt, it's okay, it will be fine in a few days..."

"Nonsense, it's still bleeding, how can it heal? Come with me now, go to Ye County, and find a doctor to treat your injury."

"Hey, Xiaobei, don't worry, I haven't finished my work here yet."

Seeing that he couldn't stop Ji Xiaobei, Fu Jichang quickly continued, "I'm helping Yu Hui find a water source. Maybe we can find it in the next few days. Give me another ten days. Whether we find it or not, I will go out with you."

"No!" Ji Xiaobei said stubbornly, "Fu Jichang, what if your wound gets worse in ten days?"

A cold wind blew and Fu Jichang couldn't help coughing a few times.

He would have a fever every afternoon, but he would grit his teeth and endure it, trying to help Yu Hui find water.

"There are still a few U-shaped valleys that I haven't visited these days..." Fu Jichang wanted to say something but was interrupted by Ji Xiaobei.

"Fu Jichang, Lang Ning was injured and returned to Yongchang Prefecture to report that you were missing. We crossed the Boling Mountain and arrived in Ye County. We asked General Fang Qing to mobilize troops to search the mountain. We searched all over Ye County but found nothing. Heita and I entered the Boling Mountain and searched for four days before we found this place. Heye and Lang Ning are still looking for you in Ye County. You are not dead, but they didn't let anyone go out to deliver the message... Now we have found you, but you are injured but you dragged on without treatment. All our efforts have been in vain..."

When Ji Xiaobei looked at the wound just now, he noticed that his skin was hot.

He must have a fever.

Ji Xiaobei sat on the wooden block somewhat disappointed, without saying a word.

If she wasn't afraid of being attacked by wild beasts, she would have wanted to leave now.

Ji Xiaobei looked listless and silent, which was something Fu Jichang had never seen before.

In the past, when she was angry, she would either hit or scold.

Fu Jichang was really not used to her being like this and suddenly got panicked.

"Xiaobei, I didn't say I wouldn't leave. It's just that Yuhui led people to find water for the people of Boling County. It's not easy. I had some experience when I was in the northern border before, so I wanted to help him. Don't be angry, okay?"

Fu Jichang squatted at her feet and spoke softly, looking pitiful.

Ji Xiaobei had a cold face and didn't look at him or speak.

Fu Jichang licked his lips and pulled Ji Xiaobei's hand.

Ji Xiaobei pulled back immediately.

He panicked even more.

It's really hard to get used to her being like this.

"Hey, Xiaobei, have you eaten? I'll ask Yuhui to find someone to get you something to eat!"

……

No matter what Fu Jichang said, Ji Xiaobei said nothing.

After a long time, when Fu Jichang's lips were almost worn out, Ji Xiaobei finally spoke: "Heita and I will leave early tomorrow morning. You can do whatever you want."

Ji Xiaobei said this coldly, then turned around and was about to leave.

Fu Jichang grabbed her and put his arms around her waist tightly: "I won't let you go! Xiaobei, don't go! Can't I go with you?"

Ji Xiaobei had his back to him, a smile appeared on his face, and then disappeared.

"I dare not delay you from finding water for the people of Boling, you should stay here!"

Ji Xiaobei pushed his hand away and pretended to leave.

Fu Jichang took a step forward and hugged her, burying his head in her neck and whispering softly: "I'm leaving! I'm going with you!"

……

Fu Jichang is leaving tomorrow, and he has been looking at maps with Liang Yuhui all night.

It was only at dawn that Yu Hui left his house.

Heita was curled up in the corner, snoring loudly in his sleep.

He hadn't been sleeping well every night these days, but now that his master had been found, he could finally fall asleep.

Fu Jichang closed the door gently and went to a room at the back.

Ji Xiaobei was sleeping soundly just like Heita.

She didn't even notice Fu Jichang went in.

The heart that was hanging in the air finally settled down.

She wrote a reply to Zheng Guo in the evening and then fell asleep.

Fu Jichang tiptoed into the house and sat on a wooden stool in the dark night.

Night, quietly.

Listening to Ji Xiaobei's steady breathing, he felt particularly at peace.