The end of natural disasters: the daily life of child brides in ancient times

He really didn't hear any noise yesterday, so why did the person run away?

The possible punishment he might receive flashed through his mind.

In addition, those who run away may leak information about the village, causing casualties among the villagers when the bandits attack.

He felt that he had caused a terrible disaster, and felt both guilty and afraid.

He was so angry that he slapped himself in the face, muttering:

"You deserve a beating! You deserve a beating! Why are you sleeping so soundly?

It’s over, it’s over, what should I do now?

Oh, right, we need to tell the elders and the village chief as soon as possible!"

He didn't bother to adjust his belt, and just ran out holding his pants in his hands, shouting as he ran.

"Come out quickly, something big has happened! The spies and bandits have escaped!"

I ran and shouted, the cold wind rushed into my mouth and throat, it was really chilling.

But at this moment, he was anxious and irritable, and he didn't care about these things.

By the time he ran to the clan leader's home, most of the village had heard the noise and came out.

When the elder heard that Qiuyan and the others had run away, his face suddenly turned ugly and he said to a young man beside him:

"Oh no! Que'er, go to Mazi's house and see if he's still there!"

"Oh, I get it, Grandpa!"

Que'er ran to Mazi's house in the north of the village.

The man half lowered his head, looked at the elder cautiously, and said in a trembling voice:

"It's all my fault. What should I do now?"

The elder looked at the tall man who was frightened by this incident, sighed and said soothingly:

"Okay, you don't have to blame yourself too much.

I guess it was Ma Zi who did it.

He has lived in this village for almost forty years. It wouldn't be easy for him to hide it from you!

If it was really Ma Zi who ran away with the bandits, then the news in the village would definitely have leaked.

Now, we still have to discuss how to defend."

Soon, Village Chief Yang and several others came to the clan leader's home and began to discuss.

Soon, the people in the village gathered at the clan leader's home.

When Que'er ran back, he told Mazi that no one was at home.

Que'er was a careful person and checked every corner of his house.

Not only did I not see anyone, but even the food in the house was gone.

Now we can confirm that it was Ma Zi who rescued the person!

A man said angrily:

"This pockmarked guy is such a wimp. He actually ran away secretly with someone just for a woman!"

Another person also said angrily:

"It would be fine if they just ran away, but I guess they just went straight to the bandit's den!

I think all the information about the igloos, battlements, and patrols in our village must be leaked out!"

The women nearby also started to complain, mostly calling Ma Zi a good-for-nothing and a betrayer of the villagers.

Uncle Ma Zi and his family stood at the back of the crowd, with their heads lowered, not daring to say a word.

Ma Zi's aunt-in-law was so angry that her eyes turned red, and she secretly cursed Ma Zi for being an ungrateful person.

We helped him so much, and he repaid us with such ingratitude!

He ran away, and that was the end of it, but what should I do when I’m left alone?

Now, because of him, I'm afraid my family will be implicated for a long time.

Besides, the children of the third family are also of marriageable age.

With such a person as a burden, no one would marry their daughter to her family if they just ask around!

The pockmarked uncle next to him looked as if all his energy had been drained away, with his back hunched and his head lowered.

The tattered brim of his hat and the exposed gray hair made him look even older.

Fortunately, although the villagers complained, they did not directly bring up Uncle Ma Zi's family.

But there was constant cursing in the crowd, and people were very resentful.

No matter how people complain, it has already happened.

After a while, when everyone had calmed down, they realized something.

Bandits, I’m afraid they are really going to attack us this time!

For several days before, everyone was on high alert, but the bandits did not attack.

Many people were wondering in their hearts whether this bandit would come or not.

Everyone hoped that they would not come, but at the same time they felt that they would come sooner or later, so it would be better for them to come directly to save them from worrying every day.

These days, the number of people on duty and patrolling in the village has increased, resulting in a significant increase in the number of shifts.

The temperature at night is too low, and it is too painful whether you are on duty or patrolling.

The bandits didn't come, and everyone was complaining, feeling that their efforts were in vain.

Now, it is basically confirmed!

At this time, the clan elders, village chief and others had almost finished their discussion.

It was decided to send a few people down along the wall to see if Ma Zi and his men had escaped.

If he really left, there would definitely be traces on the road.

The rest of the people will continue to discuss and change the patrol time, location, number of people, etc.

After all, Ma Zi had been in the patrol team for so long and was very familiar with the village.

Now, they must prepare for the worst.

The clan elders, Village Chief Yang, and Lu Tianming began to walk along the outer wall of the village.

As they walked, they discussed the guard and patrol situations in various places.

After one round, the entire deployment was almost finalized.

At this time, the people who went out to explore also came back.

They followed the footprints for a long distance and confirmed that Ma Zi and his companions escaped by going down the wall.

And the direction of escape was exactly the direction of Renjiahe.

After hearing this, the elder sighed and said to Village Chief Yang:

"Degang, in this case, let's rearrange the guards and patrols according to what we just decided."

"Hey, I got it."

After Village Chief Yang agreed, the elders bowed to Lu Tianming and the others and said:

"Linshan Village is facing a great disaster, and I am grateful for your support.

If we can survive this, I will give you a feast to thank you!"

Lu Tianming and others hurriedly avoided the gift and then returned the gift.

In this era, anyone who can live to the age of a clan elder does not need to be polite even when meeting the county magistrate.

They dared not accept this gift.

The elder looked at Lu Tianming and Yao Xiancheng's standard return gifts and said with a smile:

"Ever since Yongyan brought you back, I knew you were special.

Nowadays, the world outside is in chaos and it is difficult to live in peace wherever you go.

If you have nowhere to go in the future, you can come back to Linshan Village.

The old man will guarantee you and help you register your household registration here.

In our Linshan Village, most of the people are from the same lineage, and there are no bad kids among the younger generation.

As for Ma Zi, well, that kid is a fool."

The old man's words were very frank, and the concern revealed in his old voice warmed the hearts of several people.

Lu Tianming and the others felt his sincerity and knew that he really wanted to help them settle it.

These days, helping people settle down is not an easy task.

If they are found to have problems, the elderly will also be implicated.