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

"Elder, this amber pendant represents the position of clan leader. Could it be that the legendary direct descendant of the Du family is about to return?"

The voice seemed to carry a mysterious power, quietly coming out from the crowd and attracting everyone's attention.

The tribesmen in the square felt like cats' claws were constantly scratching their hearts, filled with anticipation yet also a hint of unease. They looked at each other, their eyes gleaming with complex emotions.

The elder seemed to sense the emotions of the crowd. He did not intend to keep them in suspense, but slowly raised it above his head, as if carrying the memories of countless years.

He walked with firm and steady steps towards the center of the square, towards the blazing fire in the middle.

Every step he took seemed to be stepping on the hearts of his people. The amber pendant he held high above his head felt as if it weighed a thousand pounds, as if an invisible force was pulling him along. He walked slowly around the fire.

"Everyone, take a good look. After all these years, this amber has finally returned to us and will finally have a new owner."

The elder spoke word by word in a low and powerful voice.

All the tribesmen present held their breath and watched the elder's every move quietly, their thoughts surging like the tide.

"Elder, the sudden appearance of this amber pendant, could it be that the direct descendant of the Du family has returned?"

He was still the same elderly man, and his voice revealed an expectation that was hard to conceal, as if he saw the hope of his family's revival right before his eyes.

Those eyes were fixed on the amber pendant in the elder's hand, with tears of excitement flashing in his eyes, as if waiting for an answer, an answer that could change the fate of the entire family.

When Du Suan heard this, he had just finished walking around. The amber pendant in his hand fell limply in his hand, and his eyes were fixed on the word "Du" on the back, which represented the Du family.

He had waited for so many years, and finally this day came, when Su Shui's descendants came back.

Wait until the clan member who is willing to take on the responsibility of the Du family and lead the Du family to a further step forward.

His palm turned over, holding the amber tightly in his hand, his arm shaking slightly due to his fluctuating emotions.

The light from the farming fire flickered on his face. The second Zhang looked at the old man who had just asked the question and said, "Yes, there is hope for our Du family.

Our Du family's direct descendant is back."

After saying that, he immediately turned around and looked behind him, looking in the direction of Wen Shu, and continued, "This is our Du family, the new young patriarch."

"She is Su Shui's granddaughter, and she is also the new clan leader chosen by Su Shui himself."

"Then Chief Su Shui, is she really unwilling to come back?"

The voice asked with expectation.

"No matter how Su Shui makes her decision, we cannot make it for her, let alone influence her decision."

After saying this, the second elder looked at the old man who had just asked the question. They had all gone through that tragic experience, so there was no need to say more, his words made the point clear.

"Su Shui is worthy of our Du family. She is not ashamed of our Du family. Since she doesn't want to, then we should respect her."

After the Second Elder finished speaking, the disappointment on the man’s face was visible to the naked eye.

……

The only thing we can do now is to get the human race to recognize Wenshu as the future clan leader.

The second elder held the amber pendant and pointed it towards Wen Shu, shouting, "Please welcome the new clan leader..."

Wenshu was nervous when her uncle took the amber pendant from her.

Watching my great-uncle walk downstairs, holding the heavy amber pendant in his hand, my heart was pounding, as if thousands of troops were galloping in my heart.

She didn't know how her tribe members would react. The elders had already discussed her return to the tribe. Now that she had the approval and support of the elders, whether she could return here and gain a foothold here would depend on tonight.

When my great uncle finished shouting, the entire square instantly became silent.

The silence was like solidified air, weighing heavily on everyone's heart.

It was like countless blazing beams of light, all directed at her, as if to see through her.

She tried to keep her face calm, as if it was just a calm lake, but deep down, her heart was already a tangled mess and she didn't know where to put her hands and feet.

At this time, the older elders sitting on both sides of the stage, the oldest of whom even needed help to walk, tremblingly stood up slowly with the help of a chair.

His voice was hoarse and deep, but it struck everyone's heart like a heavy hammer, and he shouted loudly, "Please welcome the new patriarch!"

This cry attracted everyone's attention to her.

Immediately afterwards, other elders also responded:

"Please welcome the clan leader!"

"welcome!"

“Chief!”…

The shouts came one after another, like rolling spring thunder, echoing over the square.

With the oldest elder taking the lead and the support and recognition of other elders, the Du family members in the square seemed to be inspired and began to respond.

Their voices were loud and powerful, full of expectation and respect for the new patriarch.

Although Wenshu was still nervous, she did not dare to relax at all.

She knew that this moment was both an opportunity and a challenge for her, and also a beginning.

Following everyone's gaze, Wenshu walked down the stage step by step and stood next to her great-uncle.

At this moment, the enthusiasm of the tribesmen was like a blazing farm fire beside them, rushing straight towards Wen Shu.

"Uncle..."

Wenshu stood beside Du Suan, waiting for her uncle's next arrangements.

But as soon as the words fell, Du Suan shouted at Wen Shu: "Kneel down!"

Wenshu was mentally prepared and knew the next steps.

Without any hesitation, he knelt down facing the direction of the plow fire.

Following that, the elders on the stage came down from both sides one after another and formed a circle in front of the farming fire.

The tribesmen automatically vacated their seats as if they had a tacit understanding.

Du Suan walked to the fire, took out a long hook from somewhere, put it into the fire, fiddled with it, and pulled out a gray object from the fire...

After rolling out of the fire, thick smoke was coming out of its body. Only when the smoke cleared could we see clearly what it was.

It was close to Wenshu, less than three steps away from where she was kneeling. When Wenshu saw the thing rolling out of the fire, her eyelids twitched. She was startled at first, and instinctively wanted to escape because of the warning of danger.

But in the end, reason prevailed over impulse.

When the thing was caught by the hook, my uncle pulled it in front of him.

After the fog dissipated, I saw that it was covered with mud. I didn't know what it was, but if nothing unexpected happened, it should be shaped like a jar.

Du Suan stood in front of Wen Shu. After bringing the clay pot to his side, he raised his eyebrows and looked at Wen Shu, who was kneeling in front of the fire, motionless as a mountain, with some surprise.

Although the surrounding elders didn't say anything, they nodded in satisfaction with Wen Shu's performance...

"Then give me the bowl..."

I don’t know who Du Suan is talking to.

As if he had been prepared for this, as soon as he finished speaking, more than ten people came out from the other side of the stairs, both men and women, each wearing a smart short-sleeved shirt.

Each of them held more than ten bowls in their arms, and they stood in a row behind Wenshu.

"Elders"

……

Everyone spoke in unison without saying much.

The second elder, Du Suan, pointed at Wen Shu in front of him and announced without further explanation, "This is your new clan leader, new master."

"Meet the Patriarch"