Dressed as a farmer's widow, she brought her daughter to stock up on food and reached the top

Xiao Cui hurriedly presented the jade pendant. Hua Qingcheng took it and examined it carefully, her hands trembling slightly. "This... this is the jade pendant I gave to my child back then."

Each jade pendant of the Wu family has its own unique mark. On the back of Wu Yong's jade pendant is a wolf totem, symbolizing bravery and fighting skills. On the back of the jade pendant made for the child is a bright moon.

Wu Yong's eyes widened: "Why is the jade pendant with that girl..."

Hua Qingcheng's eyes were filled with disbelief: "Don't worry, just ask Little Six tomorrow and you'll know...?"

Although they said this, the most nervous person was Hua Qingcheng. Eleven years ago, during the war with Shang State, she had a miscarriage and gave birth on the battlefield. For the safety of the child, she could only hand the child over to her confidant.

He led the pursuers away, but his confidant was ambushed by the enemy. When he went back to look for the child, he saw only a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood, but he did not find the child.

Hua Qingcheng's eyes were red and her voice was trembling: "I thought I would never see him again in this life."

Wu Yong held her hand tightly. "Don't get excited yet. We're not entirely sure how Xiao Laoliu got this jade pendant. Maybe she picked it up."

Many children from poor families would go to the post-war site to look for valuable items and sell them for money.

Hua Qingcheng nodded and tried to calm down. Over the years, she had sent many people to inquire about the whereabouts of the child, but there had been no news. The atmosphere in the house was tense and full of hope. Tonight was destined to be a sleepless night.

On the other side, Xiuying, led by Captain Zhang, and the officers were looking for Xiao Laoliu the whole time.

Xiuying looked anxious, calling Xiao Laoliu's name as she walked: "Yinlian, where are you?"

Captain Zhang consoled her, "Don't worry, Madam. We'll definitely find it."

The officers asked passers-by everywhere, leaving no corner unsearched, but there was still no news of Xiao Laoliu.

Tears welled up in Xiuying's eyes. At this time, the sky gradually darkened and the search became more and more difficult.

The official who stayed at the county government office hurried over to report, "The Wu family army has captured a human trafficker named Aunt Mei."

Xiuying and Captain Zhang exchanged a glance, hope ignited in their eyes, and Captain Zhang quickly said, "Let's go and take a look."

The group hurried back to the county government office

When they arrived at the county government office, they saw Aunt Mei tied up and thrown to the ground. Xiuying rushed forward and excitedly pulled Aunt Mei's hand, "Did you take Xiao Laoliu away?"

Aunt Mei avoided looking at him: "I...I don't know."

Captain Zhang shouted angrily, "Tell the truth, or you'll be in trouble!"

Aunt Mei shuddered with fear, then stammered, "I don't know where she came from. I saw her being chased by a man, so I kindly rescued her. I knew she had nowhere to go, so I felt sorry for her and helped her out of kindness. I sent her to Baihua Tower, where she has food, shelter, and drink. It's so nice."

When Xiuying heard this, she was so angry that she trembled all over: "You evil woman, you still dare to quibble!"

Shopkeeper Zhang's face was gloomy: "If you don't behave yourself, you will be severely punished!"

Aunt Mei panicked. "No, no, no, sir, I'm telling the truth. Actually, I cheated her because she was pretty and thought I could get a good price.

Later she was rescued by a general, and I don’t know what happened after that.”

Captain Zhang pondered for a moment and asked, "Is the general you're talking about about eight feet tall?"

Aunt Mei nodded quickly: "Yes, yes, that's the tall and mighty general."

Captain Zhang's face lit up with joy: "It seems that this matter has a clue. If I am not mistaken, that person is General Zhenwei, the fourth son of the Wu family.

So it seems that Xiao Laoliu was rescued by General Zhenwei."

Thinking of this, Captain Zhang comforted Xiuying, "Don't worry, Madam. It's late now, and I'm sure Xiao Laoliu has already gone to bed. We will go to General Zhenwei tomorrow morning."

Xiuying nodded worriedly, "That's all we can do. I hope the child is okay."

That night, Xiuying tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

On the other side, Xiao Laoliu was also sleeping unrestfully in Hua Qingcheng and Wu Yong's courtyard, as if he was still looking for something in his dream.

At dawn the next day, Wu Yong and Hua Qingcheng were waiting outside Xiao Laoliu's door. When they heard the noise coming from inside, Hua Qingcheng immediately knocked on the door.

A confused voice came from inside the door: "Who is it?"

Hua Qingcheng said gently: "Child, it's us."

Little Laoliu opened the door, sleepy-eyed: "Uncle and aunt, it's so early."

Hua Qingcheng and Wu Yong looked at Xiao Laoliu with concern in their eyes.

Wu Yong said, "Child, uncle and aunt have something to ask you."

Xiao Laoliu looked puzzled: "What's the matter?"

Hua Qingcheng touched Xiao Laoliu's round head and said with a smile, "No hurry, let's talk while we eat breakfast."

The three of them sat down at the table. Hua Qingcheng kept picking up some food for Xiao Laoliu. Xiao Laoliu looked at the full bowl of food and felt a little embarrassed: "Auntie, that's enough."

Wu Yong coughed lightly and said, "Kid, where did you get this jade pendant?"

Wu Yong took out the jade pendant that Xiao Cui had taken from Xiao Laoliu.

"Little Six, look."

Xiao Laoliu took a look, then touched his neck and became anxious.

"Uncle, that jade pendant is not mine. It's Brother Afan's amulet. I keep having nightmares, so Brother Afan lent it to me for a few days."

Hua Qingcheng and Wu Yong looked at each other in confusion when they heard this. Hua Qingcheng hurriedly asked, "Do you know who Brother Afan's parents are?"

Little Laoliu frowned and thought for a moment, "Brother Afan has lived in the outskirts of the Great Wall since he was a child, living with an old woman.

He had no idea where his parents were since he was little. Later, when the old woman passed away, Brother Afan came to Dayan to look for his relatives.

Hua Qingcheng's eyes warmed up when she heard this. She was sure that the Afan that Xiao Laoliu mentioned was the son she had been looking for for many years. Her voice became hoarse, "How old is he?"

Little Six tilted his head and thought for a moment: "Brother Afan is eleven years old."

Hua Qingcheng trembled slightly: "Does he have any special marks on his body?"

Little Six blinked his eyes and said, "Brother Afan has a red birthmark on his back."

Hua Qingcheng could no longer hold back her tears, she turned around and ran out, and she finally found her son.

Wu Yong caught up with Hua Qingcheng and hugged her. "We came to Qingshui County this time with our lives uncertain. If we acknowledge our son now, wouldn't that be harming him?"

Hua Qingcheng burst into tears: "But this is our own flesh and blood, are we going to miss it like this?"

Wu Yong gently stroked her back: "Madam, don't be impulsive. It won't be too late for us to recognize each other after this matter is over."

Hua Qingcheng sobbed, "This is the only way."