Rebirth of an Old Farmer: Escape from Famine with Children and Grandchildren

Soon, my legs began to feel warm, the swelling was reduced a lot, and I felt much more comfortable.

Aunt Chi led her three daughters-in-law to prepare porridge, while the men were not idle either. Some went to cut wild grass nearby to feed the horses, while others continued fishing.

Eat one more bite and you can last one more day.

Others were busy washing the clothes worn by the Western Zhao army, determined to wash away the bad luck.

Everyone is busy, but everyone's face is filled with happiness and satisfaction.

After being displaced and losing everything, everyone cherishes every bit of possession they have.

In just one night, they went from having nothing to having hope.

After the porridge was cooked, everyone fell asleep contentedly after a hearty meal. However, having learned from the lesson of the Western Zhao Army, they still arranged for three people to take turns keeping watch.

The next day, everyone was awakened by the call of the night watchman and got up and packed their luggage.

The men wielded their swords in front to clear the way and followed behind, while the women pushed the carts, and there was someone to assist Aunt Chi in driving the horses.

Fortunately, these horses were well-trained and did not kick people, so everything went smoothly.

Despite this, after the group arrived at the reed marsh where they had previously hidden and reunited with the two companions who were waiting there, they did not dare to move forward.

The experience in Lucheng made Sun Wan and others deeply realize the true meaning of "soldiers and bandits are one family" - in troubled times, some soldiers defending the city are no different from bandits.

What's more, the dozen or so horses were too conspicuous, so everyone simply led the horses deep into the reeds to feed them, and most of the food was hidden by the river.

Mrs. Chi took on the responsibility of raising horses and teaching riding lessons. She also cut wood to make horse harnesses and cart shafts, and improved the grain transport vehicles.

Sun Wan was worried about the current situation in the city and decided to return to take care of those seriously ill villagers.

Everyone did their job and took action quickly. Sun Wan carried two bags of food and hurried into the city.

When there was no one on the way, she would store the food in a hidden place and take it out when she got close to the city gate.

After only one day away from the city, the situation inside the city deteriorated.

Although the Western Zhao army withdrew, the city not only did not return to peace, but instead fell into even greater turmoil.

As Sun Wan walked with a heavy bag of grain on her back, she attracted countless greedy glances.

But after catching a glimpse of the blood-stained hatchet in her hand, most people gave up the idea.

This hatchet has a long history. It was once the weapon Sun Wan used for self-defense.

Approaching the house, Sun Wan put away the hatchet and knocked on the door according to the pre-agreed signal.

The door opened immediately. Sun Wan was about to step in when a dark figure flashed out from the side: "Mother!"

While Sun Wan was horrified, Xiao Fuzi, who had opened the door, was furious. She pointed at him and cursed, "You unlucky star! How dare you show up!"

Looking closely, who else could that black shadow be but Su Chongsong!

Sun Wan's face darkened. She handed the package on her back to Xiao Fuzi and pushed him into the house.

The door closed, and Sun Wan turned around and looked at Su Chongsong coldly.

"Mother! Can you really bear to see your son die? Can you bear to see his remaining flesh and blood disappear into the wind?!"

Su Chongsong was described as haggard, skinny, with sunken cheeks, dark circles under his eyes, and on the verge of collapse, as if he might die at any time.

And Sun Wan's face was as cold as ice.

"Why can't you bear it?"

"My son is the blood of the Su family. How can he willingly become someone else's heir, change his surname to Lu, and become a rebellious son?"

"Besides, you and your new parents nearly killed us with a poisonous water scheme. That score hasn't been settled yet, and you have the nerve to come visit us?"

Su Chongsong's face turned red and white.

It’s strange, how did his mother know that he wanted to change his surname?

However, in an emergency, the first thing to do is to soften his mother's heart. Su Chongsong smiled apologetically and said, "Mom, you are my only real mother. Where do you think the new parents are?"

Sun Wan only responded with a sneer.

Su Chongsong had to add: "I didn't expect my mother-in-law to have such a sudden change that day. She regretted it afterwards!"

"I keep saying I want to apologize to you!"

"Oh? Where is her apology? Why didn't I notice it?" Sun Wan looked around deliberately.

"She is ill, mother, be magnanimous and forgive us!"

"Besides, your grandson will be born soon. When he grows up, I promise to let him honor you!"

Faced with such empty promises, Sun Wan did not even blink, but just looked at Su Chongsong in confusion.

People said he was heartless, but no one expected that he would kneel down and beg for mercy for other people's parents and his own wife despite being sick.

But if he had good intentions, why did he turn a blind eye to his own mother's life and death in his two lifetimes?

Sun Wan was full of doubts.

But at this moment, she had no intention of investigating further.

Having experienced two lives, Sun Wan no longer believes in any sweet words. Once she has doubts, she will personally uncover the secret behind it!

Looking at the third son in front of her, Sun Wan stood high above him and looked down at him. She suddenly said, "Do you really want to save your father-in-law, mother-in-law, and your wife's life?"

Su Chongsong caught the turning point in Sun Wan's words, a glint flashed in his eyes, and he nodded quickly: "Of course!"

Sun Wan's lips curled up in a sneer.

She glanced at Su Chongsong, turned and walked into the courtyard, and soon came out with two bags of herbs in her hands.

"Times are tough, and your mother-in-law has caused us to be infected with the plague. Even I can only barely scrape together these two doses of medicine."

"If these medicines are used sparingly, not even leaving any residue, they can barely save the lives of three people."

Sun Wan threw the medicine bag into Su Chongsong's arms, her smile tinged with sarcasm: "Since you're so reluctant to part with it, why don't you sacrifice yourself bravely?"

After she finished speaking, she turned back to the house and slammed the door shut.

Su Chongsong was holding the medicine in a daze, then suddenly came to his senses and banged on the door, shouting, "Mom!"

"Mom, you can't do this to your son, Mom!"

However, this time, no matter how he roared, Sun Wan did not show up.

Instead, this commotion attracted the attention of several beggars nearby.

Under the gaze of the beggars, Su Chongsong was frightened and did not dare to stay for long. He hugged the medicine bag and fled in a hurry.

Perhaps it was because his body was covered with sores from the plague that the beggars were afraid to fight for him and gave him a chance to live.

Su Chongsong hid and returned to Yue's family's hiding place.

As I pushed the door open, I immediately heard the painful sound of Wanniang vomiting.

Su Chongsong's expression changed: "Wan Niang!"

He staggered into the house and saw Wanniang spitting out a large pool of blood mixed with ominous black threads.

Lu Zhenxin and Zhang also collapsed weakly on the bed, looking at him with expectant eyes.

Su Chongsong quickly took out the herbs from his arms: "They gave me medicine!"

"Dad, Mom, and Stepmother, hold on a little longer. I'll go boil the medicine now!"

Upon hearing this, the three people in the room suddenly showed a desire to survive on their faces and nodded hurriedly.

Su Chongsong hurriedly set up the pot, but found that the fire had already gone out. He turned around to look for firewood, but found that there was only a little firewood left.

Only a few dead branches and leaves were left.

Su Chongsong was so anxious that he was running around in circles. He had to put down the herbs first and pick up the backpack to look for firewood.

While he was away, Zhang quickly got out of bed and picked up the two packets of herbs.

"Why are there only two bags? Dad, come and take a look. Is there something wrong?"

Lu Zhen heard the news and crawled over in surprise.