After our homes were confiscated and we were exiled, the women in my clan and I raised a million sol

After Liu Hu left, the uncle held Zhang Liang's hand tightly, his eyes full of gratitude.

He thanked her repeatedly, his voice trembling slightly. "Thank you very much for your help, sir. I am very grateful to you."

Zhang Liang smiled and waved his hand, indicating that it was not necessary to worry.

He said gently, "Uncle, you're welcome. It's just a small favor. I'm glad you're okay."

After saying that, Zhang Liang turned and left.

At the same time, Zhang Liang returned to Zhong Tian and the others and said softly, "Let's go. The city gate is not far ahead."

Zhong Tian and the others nodded and expressed their agreement.

On the other side, Liu Hu walked towards the door of his house angrily.

His face was full of frustration and anger. He was scolded by his father yesterday and his clothes were soiled today. He was looking for an outlet to vent his anger but was stopped by that nosy guy.

When Liu Hu thought of this, he felt very angry and unwilling.

As soon as Liu Hu entered the house, a servant keenly caught the gloom in his eyes and the mud on his clothes. He hurried forward and asked with concern, "Master, what's wrong with you? Why are you so angry?"

Liu Hu felt even more depressed when he heard this. He said in a deep voice, "Go gather a few people and come with me!"

After hearing this, the servant looked embarrassed. After all, the master had strictly ordered them not to act rashly before leaving, especially to restrain Liu Hu's behavior.

He hesitated for a moment and tried to remind him, "Master, the master..."

Before the servant could finish, Liu Hu impatiently interrupted him with a wave of his hand, angrily saying, "I've been humiliated. Don't I even have the right to redeem myself? Can this old man bear to watch me suffer such a great humiliation?"

"Stop talking nonsense and go now, or you'll all get out!"

Faced with Liu Hu's determination and anger, the servants looked at each other, their helplessness evident in their words.

In these difficult times, leaving the Liu Mansion means losing their livelihood and they may very likely starve to death. They know this very well.

In the end, under the pressure of survival, several servants chose to obey Liu Hu's orders. Although they were full of anxiety and uneasiness in their hearts, they quickly gathered together.

At this time, Zhang Liang and his group slowly moved towards the city gate.

Just as they were about to step into the city gate, the yamen runners who had been closely watching the passers-by suddenly became sharp-eyed, as if they had caught some unusual clues.

One of the yamen runners had a glint of excitement in his eyes. He muttered to himself, "So many people, dressed so neatly, they look like a caravan! This coincides with the characteristics described by the adults before. Could it be..."

Thinking of this, his heartbeat couldn't help but accelerate, and an idea quickly formed in his mind - this might be a good opportunity to make a contribution. If he could gain the appreciation of the adults, he would surely be successful in the future.

So, the yamen runner impatiently turned to his colleague and said casually, "Hey, brother, I have some personal matters to take care of right now. Can you help me keep an eye on this for a while?"

There was a hint of urgency in his tone, but he tried to hide his excitement.

Upon hearing this, the colleague smiled in confusion and a hint of ridicule. "Hey, it's duty time now. What could be the most important thing for you? Are you looking for a girl you'd like to meet?"

His words were full of joking, and he was obviously unaware of his companion's true intentions.

Faced with his colleague's teasing, the yamen runner, eager to make a name for himself, simply responded perfunctorily: "Oh, it's really not what you think. I just have something important to take care of. I'll be back soon. Just help me this once, and I'll treat you to a drink later!"

After saying this, without waiting for the other party to say anything else, he turned around and left in a hurry, secretly thinking about how to turn this "surprise" into personal capital.

The excited yamen runner hurried, almost jogging all the way to the yamen.

As soon as he entered the yamen, he looked around for Li Zhong, and then he saw Li Zhong holding his belt and in disheveled clothes coming out of the backyard.

"Master Li!"

The yamen runner's voice was a little anxious, interrupting Li Zhong's thoughts.

Li Zhong frowned slightly when he heard this, obviously displeased with this sudden interruption.

However, when he looked up and saw the yamen runner's face flushed with excitement, he couldn't help but feel a little curious.

So after sitting down, Li Zhong slowly asked, "What's wrong? Is there anything wrong?"

Upon seeing this, the yamen runner straightened his back and said in a voice full of praise: "Master Li, I've seen the caravan you asked us to keep a close eye on! They're heading this way, and it looks like they're preparing to enter the city."

These words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly causing ripples.

Upon hearing this, Li Zhong's eyes flashed with surprise and disbelief. He suddenly stood up from his chair, leaned forward, and asked anxiously, "Where are they? Are you sure it's them?"

The bailiff nodded vigorously, his tone firm: "Yes, Lord Li, it's them! I saw them with my own eyes just now, they are at the city gate, preparing to enter the city!"

After hearing this, Li Zhong smiled with satisfaction. He patted the yamen runner on the shoulder and said approvingly, "Excellent! You have performed a great service this time. I will report your achievements to the higher authorities."

"Now, go guard the city gate and keep a close eye on their movements. If you find out where they've gone, report back immediately."

Upon hearing this, the yamen runner's smile grew even brighter. He nodded repeatedly, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

Then he turned around and walked out of the yamen quickly.

Li Zhong walked quickly through the alley and soon arrived in front of Huang Xu's residence.

He gently pushed open the half-open door, and the scene before him made him raise his eyebrows involuntarily - several servants were carefully carrying several pale, weak-breathing girls out of the house. Their eyes were full of fear and despair, and they had obviously experienced inhuman torture.

"This Mr. Huang is really cruel!"

Li Zhong sighed inwardly, his brow furrowed. He didn't feel sympathy for those women, but he was worried that if this behavior continued, it would sooner or later cause big trouble, and then finding a suitable woman would be even more difficult.

If Huang Xu becomes dissatisfied with this, the consequences will be disastrous.

Shaking his head and putting aside the distracting thoughts in his mind, Li Zhong walked into the house.

In the inner room, Huang Xu was sitting on a carved wooden chair in dishevel.

Seeing Li Zhong come in, he just glanced at him lightly, with a hint of impatience in his tone: "Master Li, what do you want to see me about this time?"

Seeing this, Li Zhong quickly put on a respectful smile, trying to lighten the mood. "Mr. Huang, I've come here today to tell you something important. The caravan you asked us to keep an eye on has appeared."

Huang Xu's eyes flashed with interest when he heard this, but he quickly returned to his indifferent expression: "Oh? Really? Then send someone to keep a close eye on it. I'll tell you what to do when the time comes!"

After hearing Huang Xu's instructions, Li Zhong quickly responded, "Don't worry, Young Master Huang. I've already arranged for capable personnel to closely follow the caravan. I believe we'll soon be able to grasp their specific movements."

After saying that, Li Zhong gently raised his foot and prepared to say goodbye and leave, thinking in his mind how to carry out the task efficiently to ensure that everything went smoothly.

However, just as he was about to step out of the door, Huang Xu's voice suddenly rang out from behind him: "Master Li, please stay. I have something to ask of you. My mansion is short of maids, and I hope you can find some suitable candidates for me as soon as possible."

Li Zhong paused when he heard this, then turned around and nodded with a smile, "I will do my best to meet Mr. Huang's needs. Please rest assured, I will immediately start the process and ensure that a satisfactory maid is sent to you as soon as possible."

After saying this, he bowed deeply as a sign of respect before slowly leaving the room.

With Li Zhong's departure, the room returned to silence. Huang Xu was the only one left sitting there, his eyes flickering with complex emotions. He then sneered and whispered, "Zhang Liang, what's the point of you being able to fight? You need your brains to survive these days!"

After entering the city, Zhang Liang suddenly felt an unbearable nasal itch and sneezed loudly involuntarily.

He rubbed his nose and muttered half jokingly and half seriously: "Who is talking about me behind my back?"

After saying that, he turned to Zhong Shu and said, "Sister-in-law, let's find an inn to settle down first, and then make plans."

Zhong Shu nodded in agreement. She looked around and saw shops lining both sides of the street, a constant stream of people, and a bustling scene.

However, in this lively atmosphere, a sense of disharmony was quietly approaching.

Liu Hu, with a sullen face, was followed by a group of aggressive servants, striding towards them.

At this time, Liu Hu's eyes flashed with anger and unwillingness, and he was obviously still brooding over the humiliation he had suffered before.