"Where is this?" The young man slowly woke up at daybreak. He remembered that he was being chased and the guards hid him in the grass by the roadside while they went to divert the pursuers.

Unexpectedly, he was not killed by the killer, but was bitten by a poisonous snake in the bushes. With his tenacious perseverance, he struggled to crawl out of the bushes, but eventually, he fainted due to exhaustion.

After an unknown amount of time, the pain came like a surging tide, awakening him from the abyss of coma. He vaguely saw a blurry figure, like a drowning man grabbing a life-saving straw, and could not help but ask her for help!

Later, his pain subsided and he even had a beautiful dream. He dreamed of his sister. The sister in his dream was as beautiful and gentle as a fairy!

"Could it be that she saved me?" he muttered to himself!

His true identity was the Miao Crown Prince, Chen Jingyuan. This time, he had secretly come to the Xia Kingdom, hiding his identity from everyone, in search of his sister. Due to his unique status, to avoid alerting the Xia Emperor, he brought only eight guards to accompany him to the Xia Kingdom.

Because his mother was ill, it was due to missing her. That year, his father took his sister on a diplomatic mission to the Xia Kingdom. To demonstrate the friendship between the two countries, he and the Emperor of Xia decided to marry the Crown Prince and the eldest daughter of the Emperor.

However, some people were dissatisfied with this marriage, so on the way back to the country, the emperor and his sister were chased by wave after wave of killers. After many twists and turns, the emperor finally returned to the Miao Kingdom, but his eldest daughter, his sister, was lost in the chaos. That year, his sister was only five years old!

What Chen Jingyuan hadn't anticipated was that his itinerary would eventually be leaked. After all, as the emperor's only son and future heir to the throne, there were countless people intent on harming him. If anything were to happen to him, others, even members of the royal family, would legitimately claim the throne. These people were hiding in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity to strike, which caused Chen Jingyuan immense pressure and anxiety.

He walked out of the room and saw a girl who looked only slightly younger than him sweeping the yard, while another girl, about five or six years old, was helping to pick up the coarser garbage.

Hearing the footsteps, Xie Dahua and the others stopped sweeping the floor and looked at the boy together!

"Hello, uncle!" Xie Dahua greeted softly and bowed properly.

Xie Erhua ran over on her small feet, took Chen Jingyuan's clothes, and said seriously: "I heard from my mother that you are her long-lost brother. In that case, you are our uncle, right?"

Uncle? Chen Jingyuan was slightly surprised. Did she rescue him because she knew his identity? But thinking about it, it was impossible. His guards were nowhere to be found, and he was alone and could be hunted at any time. It would be better to hide in this farmer's house. He nodded slightly at the little girl's innocent question.

"That's great, I have an uncle!" Xie Erhua smiled happily.

At this time, Wang Xinyao was awakened by the infectious laughter. She seemed to be too tired yesterday and got up later than the children, and her whole body was sore.

"Little girl..." At this time, Xie Xiaohua also slowly woke up. She was in good spirits and it seemed that the typhoid fever was no longer a problem.

Wang Xinyao tidied up the mat on the ground and took Xie Xiaohua's hand and walked into the yard.

"Hello, sister. Thank you for saving my life!" Seeing Wang Xinyao coming, Chen Jingyuan immediately went to greet her and even bowed.

"You're welcome!" Wang Xinyao waved her hand, then let the children play in the yard and started to make breakfast!

Fortunately, I bought some flour yesterday. It’s a pity that five people need to eat every day, and this little bit of flour is really a drop in the bucket. I guess it won’t last long.

After thinking for a while, Wang Xinyao decided to make some cakes with white flour. After all, Xiaohua had just recovered from a serious illness, and the boy had just been bitten by a snake. They both needed to recuperate and recover.

The aroma of pancakes filled the air, and Wang Xinyao asked several children to sit around a table.

She gazed at the washed-up boy sitting next to her. He had sharp eyebrows and eyes like bright stars, gleaming brightly. His face, chiseled and sharp, looked like a meticulously crafted sculpture. His thin lips, slightly raised beneath his high nose, exuded a unique charm.

Yesterday he was dirty and torn, with a thick layer of dust on his face. Wang Xinyao was too tired last night, and although she treated his injuries, she did not wash his face. When she saw him today, she was really shocked. She thought that if he grew up, he would definitely be a superstar-level handsome guy.

The children chattered as they ate, their laughter dancing in this small space like sweet notes.

As Wang Xinyao ate her pancakes and watched the children enjoying their meals, she felt a surge of satisfaction. In these difficult times, every little bit of happiness seemed so precious, and all the hard work was worth it.

After breakfast, Wang Xinyao asked the three children to play in the yard and called Chen Jingyuan to the room!

The atmosphere in the room was slightly solemn. Wang Xinyao asked softly, "Little brother, what's your name? Where do you live? Do you want me to notify your family to pick you up?"

Chen Jingyuan thought to himself that he must not reveal his real name at this moment, lest it be known to someone with ulterior motives and bring about his own death. After a moment's hesitation, he replied, "Sister, my name is Chen Yuan. I accidentally got separated from my family, and now I don't know where they are."

Chen Jingyuan's eyes revealed a hint of desire and expectation, "I have nowhere to go now, sister, can you take me in?"

Although Wang Xinyao felt sympathy for him, she realized she didn't have the means to adopt him when she thought about her current predicament. She said helplessly, "You know, I have three children to support at home. Our financial situation is really poor, so I'm afraid I can't adopt you. How about you stay with me for a few days and then go back when you find your family?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Jingyuan was worried that Wang Xinyao might regret it, so he quickly bowed and said eagerly, "Okay, thank you, sister. From now on, I will acknowledge you as my godsister! Sister, please accept my greetings! From now on, my name is Wang Yuan."

After saying that, he bowed respectfully. From chatting with several girls, Chen Jingrun knew his sister's surname. In order to better hide his identity, he thought it would be best to change his surname.

The sudden greeting left Wang Xinyao somewhat surprised and unaccustomed. She had only mentioned temporary residence, not taking him in. Yet, this boy was surprisingly clever. He even changed his last name after the greeting. Such a bold move truly impressed his exceptional intelligence.

Wang Xinyao looked at the sincere young man before her, a complex wave of emotions welling up within her: pity, warmth, and helplessness. In these turbulent times, the warmth and kindness between people seemed so precious. She knew that, despite her own hardships, offering this young man a moment of temporary shelter was a kind act.

In the yard, three children were playing happily. Wang Xinyao looked at the children outside the window, then looked at Chen Jingyuan, and secretly made up her mind that no matter what, she would try her best to keep this family going.

Wang Xinyao fell into deep thought, her gaze revealing a hint of determination and resignation. Perhaps the only way to change her family's current predicament was to venture into that fairyland-like forest once more. Going up the mountain was the only way forward.

However, she knew she couldn't be as reckless as she was last time. As a person of action, she immediately began to prepare.

She carefully selected bags, ensuring they were durable and sturdy, ready for whatever she might harvest, and hoes that were sharp and comfortable to use for the digging she would need.

A hatchet is especially indispensable, as it can be used for self-defense when necessary and for cutting objects. Wang Xinyao understands that only by properly preparing these equipment can she more calmly deal with various unknown situations in the mountains.

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