Traveling through the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, a story of survival in troubled tim

“My parents died while fleeing.”

The child was not sad, as if he was stating a fact from the perspective of an observer.

In this day and age, suffering is the least of our worries. It is the most normal thing. Even at an age when we haven’t even learned to speak, we have already learned to deal with suffering.

Grateful for the kindness of the Du family, Shitou continued, "My grandfather and I were forced by the remaining people to go north. Later, because my grandfather was seriously ill, he could not keep up with the team and was almost left on the road."

"Thankfully, Xuanming came to our rescue and gave my grandfather and me a place to stay."

Being swept away as a refugee was still considered good. If you were left behind halfway due to exhaustion, you might not even be able to leave a complete body.

Wen Shu didn't say anything when she heard this, but she was thinking about something else.

……

Of course Shitou didn't know. When he saw her eyes fall on the big basket where he kept the fish, he broke off a branch, peeled off the bark, reached into the basket, took out the fish, and strung them up with the bark.

"Young Patriarch, this is for you."

Shitou took the top end of the branch and handed it over to his hand. The two fish seemed to have grown onto the branch.

Wen Shu was thinking about the major events that happened in the north and in Bashu. She always felt that she had missed something.

Without thinking, he took the branch and counted out a few five-bead coins from his pocket and handed them over.

But the child didn't answer.

"I can't take money, this is for you"

Little Shitou repeatedly waved his hands to refuse. Catching fish only required his time in the water, so it was not worth any money. Moreover, although this man looked only a few years older than him, he was the newly returned patriarch of the Du family.

He was not willing to take any money.

"This is your hard-earned money, and it's the money you earned with your own ability. Look, I don't have your ability. The river is full of dangers, and it's easy to get into trouble if you're not careful."

Wen Shu was indeed quite skilled in martial arts. She stuffed a few five-bead coins into Shitou's hands and walked back without giving him a chance to refuse.

In my mind, I recalled what just flashed through my mind...

Shitou, standing on the shore, was lost in thought as he watched Wen Shu's receding figure, not knowing what he was thinking.

"Fishing in troubled waters, refugees...

What exactly is it?

After dinner, Wenshu stood in front of the desk, with her back to the desk, looking up at the moon outside the window.

"And the Du family, Bashu, what on earth did she forget!"

I walked back and forth in the room, feeling restless. I always felt that if I forgot this time, I would definitely regret it if I couldn't remember it.

Bashu, the Du family, refugees——

The fifth year of Yongjia...

Suddenly, Wenshu had an idea, turned back to the desk, picked up the pen and started writing and drawing on the paper on the desk.

The refugees, Li Xiang, Jingzhou, Xiangzhou, among them the most outstanding and conspicuous one is Du Tao, who has the same surname as them.

Du Tao is not very prominent in the entire Jin Dynasty at present, but their Du family has emerged at this time. If Du Tao fails to make a name for himself, it will be a big deal. If he does, it will be a big deal for them to have some influence in Yizhou and Jingzhou.

Du Tao's rebellious character reveals his personality. He will never let the Du family show any signs of his doing so, not to mention that according to her plan, now that she is here.

The previous deployment has already begun and will never stop.

Wenshu threw the pen aside, picked up the tea on the table that had already gone cold and drank it all in one gulp.

He opened the window, took out something the length of his knuckles, and put it to his lips to play.

……

A quarter of an hour later, a black figure jumped into the study.

"Meet the Master"

Wenshu didn't expect to see Nightingale again so soon. After she was officially appointed as the clan leader last night, she sent a pigeon message that night. She thought that the mountains and terrain here were dangerous and it would not be easy to find her.

I didn't expect it to arrive in just a few days.

"Nightingale, to be honest, I summoned you here in a hurry, but the matter happened suddenly and the situation is extremely critical. You have to take action in this matter!" Wen Shu said solemnly.

"Serving my master is my unshirkable responsibility and mission!" Nightingale answered without hesitation, her eyes firm.

Wen Shu didn't hesitate any longer. She quickly pulled out a freshly written letter from her sleeve and solemnly handed it to Yeying, instructing her, "You must keep this letter safe. Then, return to the Wen family residence as soon as possible and find my maid named Shaoyao. Have her lead you to find a gentleman named Liu Yun..."

Nightingale took the letter with both hands, only to find it heavy. The thick stack of letter paper seemed to be carrying a tremendous burden.

Wen Shu's instructions did not end there, and she continued, "After you meet Mr. Liu Yun, stay by his side and obey his orders at any time.

Before I call you back, his personal safety is entirely in your hands..."

"But, master, what about your safety? What if something unexpected happens..." Nightingale asked with a worried look on her face.

"You can go ahead without worry. I'm just an insignificant person right now. I don't think anyone would have any bad intentions towards me, so I'm still safe." Wen Shu comforted

Thinking about asking Mr. Liu to do this, it was like trying to pull a chestnut from the fire. "On the contrary, Mr. Liu is not careless at all. If it were someone else, I would not be at ease, let alone Mr. Liu..."

Anyway, remember, after you return to Mr. Liu, put other matters aside for now and prioritize Mr. Liu's safety."

"Okay, go ahead."

"Yes, as you command..."