An eight-year-old kid emptied his scumbag father's warehouse and followed his grandparents into

Precisely because of their tragic past, July and September hate corrupt officials to the core, and are grateful and loyal to their masters who saved them, gave them food, and taught them a skill.

Jing Chunxi knew in his heart that the "master" they were talking about was definitely not Tao Jin.

According to Tao Jin's past accounts, he was sent to the capital at the age of eight and did not return until he was nearly thirteen. Thinking about this, Jing Chunxi felt that Tao Jin's father was not that despicable, at least not the kind of person who would abandon his wife and children.

However, Jing Chunxi would never agree that he was a kind man. In her opinion, Tao Jin's father took in beggars and trained death squads and secret guards out of his own needs, not true kindness.

The convoy slowly drove into the inner city. The scenes on both sides of the streets became increasingly desolate. It should have been the busiest time, but there were few people on the streets. Could they have all died?

Most shops were closed, and the few that were open were deserted. Pedestrians were few and far between, and those who did pass by hurriedly kept their heads down, their expressions flustered, as if they were avoiding something. The air was filled with an oppressive atmosphere, and the entire city was groaning silently.

Jing Chunxi lifted the curtain of her carriage and scanned the streets, her heart growing heavier. She knew the people of Xunyang City were suffering, and it would be difficult for her to be the change.

"What should we do next?" Xiaoman asked in a low voice, with a hint of uneasiness in her eyes.

Jing Chunxi said slowly, "Let's settle down first and then find out the news in the city. Now that we're here, we should make the best of it. No matter what, we must act cautiously and never reveal our identities."

The convoy continued to move forward and finally disappeared into the deep streets of Xunyang City.

This time, they rented two houses side by side hidden deep in the alley. These two houses were quite similar to the one they had in Yamen Village before, but they were slightly smaller, with only two courtyards and no backyard.

This is also the property of the two brothers in the family. There is a small door between the two houses for easy access. This layout ensures the privacy of each brother while allowing them to quickly communicate when needed, which is quite convenient.

Families that still keep this kind of door either have elderly people who are still alive or have harmonious relationships with brothers and sisters-in-law.

Ah Qi arranged for eight guards to live in the front yard, responsible for daily surveillance and patrols.

The backyard was mostly reserved for Jing Chunxi and his female relatives. Jing Chunxi, Chuntao, and Qiyue lived in the west wing, while Tang Shuang, Jiuyue, and Xiaoman lived in the east wing. This arrangement was reasonable and safe.

For safety reasons, Ah Qi and another guard lived in the east and west rooms of the main house in the backyard to create the appearance that the male owner was at home.

The remaining guards were assigned to the house next door, which had a similar layout to this one.

Both houses were a little old, and it was obvious that they had not been properly repaired for some years, but they were still clean.

The owner of this house had long since left the city, leaving only an old servant to guard the house.

The old servant was old and his movements were a little slow, but his words were simple and loyal.

According to him, the owner of the house had left the city and returned to his hometown half a year ago. As for the specific reason, the old servant did not elaborate, only vaguely mentioning that "the city is not peaceful", as if he was worried about the situation in Xunyang City.

As soon as Tang Shuang entered the house, she quickly packed her luggage and tidied the room. Chun Tao immediately went into the bathroom to change her clothes. The woman's dressing style over the past two or three days made her feel really old.

They had no complaints about living here. Jing Chunxi felt a little relieved. At least they could remain calm in this unfamiliar environment. If they were chattering non-stop, she would definitely send them back immediately.

Jing Chunxi turned and walked out of the room, specifically looking at the layout of the two houses. Although the houses were not large, they were compact and fully functional.

The guards in the front yard acted quickly, quickly setting up security points according to Ah Qi's request, and the rooms in the backyard were also neatly arranged. Ah Qi also took Xiao Man to carefully check every corner to ensure that nothing was missed, and even a small dog hole was immediately sealed by the guards.

However, when she walked into the kitchen, she found it empty. The owner of the house had cleaned it so well that he even took the kitchen utensils back to the village.

Now there was almost nothing left except a large pot and some worn and chipped dishes.

Seeing that no one was following him, Jing Chunxi hurriedly took out the pots and pans that were originally in the space, even the rice jar, oil bottle, vegetable basket, bucket, and washing basin. All the kitchen utensils needed were immediately available.

Looking at the utility room next door, the bathtubs were also in great shape, with the paint completely peeling off and the exposed wooden boards all black.

Jing Chunxi simply exchanged the space and replaced all the bathtubs with brand new ones.

She had bought the tub in Baishui Town before leaving. She could afford to skimp on food, but not on shelter. While the house was a bit run-down, the pillows, bedding, and mosquito net they brought were all brand new, so she could just change them. It was impossible to work tirelessly all day and then come home and not even feel comfortable taking a bath and washing her hair.