The Regent's Concubine is Crazy

The setting sun was like blood, dyeing half of the sky red. The two little figures looked extremely lonely on the side of the road. Xiaoyuer snuggled up to Xiaoyier, her eyes full of grievance and helplessness. She cried, "Brother~ I'm so hungry and tired!"

Although Xiao Yi'er is still young, he already has some responsibilities as a big brother. He gently holds his sister's hand and says softly, "Sister, let's go to the roadside and take a rest."

Then he took his sister's hand and walked to a towering tree where there was some shade.

Just as the two sat down and prepared to take a rest, an old lady with unsteady gait passed by them.

She noticed the two little guys at a glance, and secretly marveled in her heart: Where did these two little guys come from? They look so delicate, as if they were the golden boy and jade girl who walked out of a painting.

The old lady stopped, walked up to them, and asked with concern: "Hey, it's getting dark, why don't you two go home?"

Xiao Yuer blinked and answered innocently, "We are lost."

Hearing this, Xiao Yier's heart tightened. He tugged at his sister's sleeve, signaling her not to say anything more.

But Xiao Yuer did not notice her brother's worry, and just looked back at her brother in confusion.

Xiao Yier had mixed feelings. He was worried that his aunt was a bad person, but he was also afraid that his sister's outspokenness would bring unnecessary trouble.

The old lady looked at the two little guys and a gleam of light flashed in her eyes.

She thought to herself: These two little guys are so beautiful, if I sell them, I will definitely get a lot of money.

The old lady's smile became even brighter, and she invited us warmly: "It's getting dark, why don't you go to my house first, I'll get you something to eat, and then I'll take you home tomorrow morning."

When Xiao Yuer heard there was food, she immediately clapped her hands happily, "Great, great, I'm so hungry."

Xiao Yier looked at his sister's expectant eyes, and although he was very reluctant, he didn't say anything. He knew very well that in this strange place, they had nowhere to go and could only rely on this lady temporarily.

So, Xiao Yuer and Xiao Yier held hands and followed a strange lady into an inn in confusion.

The wooden door of the inn creaked open, and with a little dust flying, they were led into this seemingly ordinary inn.

Inside the inn, a middle-aged man named Zhang San came up to greet them. He glanced at the old lady, then turned to the two children and asked in confusion, "Xu Niang, who are these two..."

Xu Niang gave him a meaningful look and said with a smile: "Go prepare some food for these lost children."

Zhang San understood immediately, called the waiter, and started busying himself with preparations.

Xu Niang led the two children to a table and poured two bowls of water.

Xu Niang smiled and said, "Drink some water."

Xiao Yuer was obviously very thirsty. She picked up the bowl and drank it down with gulps. Xiao Yier was a little calmer. He said thank you lightly and also drank the water slowly.

Xu Niang looked at them with a smile and comforted them, "You sit down for a while, I'll go to the kitchen to check."

The two little guys nodded obediently.

After Xu Niang left, Xiao Yi'er's tense nerves relaxed a little. He took Xiao Yu'er's hand and whispered, "Sister, aren't you afraid that they are bad people?"

Xiao Yuer blinked her eyes and said innocently, "Brother, never mind, let's fill our stomachs first."

Although Xiao Yier had his doubts, when he looked at his sister's innocent face, his heart softened and he secretly made up his mind to protect her.

In the kitchen, Xu Niang and Zhang San were talking in low voices. Xu Niang's voice was very low, but her tone was full of greed: "These two little guys are so delicate, they will definitely sell for a good price."

Upon hearing this, Zhang San showed an obscene smile on his face and nodded repeatedly in agreement.

"Go and call Wang Po quickly, she said she has some top-quality stuff."

"Okay, I'll go right away," Zhang San went out through the back door.

After they had agreed, Xu Niang turned around and urged the waiter to prepare the food quickly.

Soon, Xu Niang and the waiter came to the two children with steaming buns and porridge. They put the food on the table with a smile, and Xu Niang urged them, "Are you hungry? Eat quickly."

Xiao Yuer reached out and picked up a steamed bun. When she was about to take a bite, she suddenly frowned. She seemed to smell something unusual.

Just when Xiao Yier was about to bite off the steamed bun, Xiao Yuer touched him, and Xiao Yier immediately understood.

Xiao Yuer quickly took out a delicate little bottle from her bosom, poured out a pill and handed it to her brother: "Brother, eat a candy bean first."

Xiao Yier took it and swallowed the pill without hesitation. The pill melted in his mouth.

Xu Niang saw this scene and really thought it was candy beans, so she didn't take it seriously.