A husband found in the village? I bought a regent for a penny!

Gu Xixi followed Shi Tou into the front yard, asking, "Where is Master Liu?"

Stone pointed ahead, "Just wait outside the gate."

Grandma Zhang invited him in for tea, but he said he had to go back to prepare his lessons and wouldn't disturb him. He just wanted to meet with Sister Xixi briefly before leaving.

In the front yard, He Jinglan had already finished playing and, along with An Qinghe, curiously peered out the door.

Seeing Gu Xixi approach, An Qinghe said admiringly, "Xixi, your prestige in this village is truly extraordinary."

Even the new schoolteacher has to greet you first.

"I wish I could be like you someday at the seedling association."

Gu Xixi broke out in a cold sweat, thinking to herself, "Someone just sent their lackeys to come knocking on my door, what's there to admire about that?!"

After leaving the old doctor's, she regained her composure and had roughly figured out what was going on.

The Northwest has now been turned into an impenetrable fortress by Huo Jiang and Mu Nanzhao.

He was able to enter Huachidu Village with "Chen Fang's handwritten letter" in a high-profile manner, become a teacher in a high-profile manner, and still be alive today.

It could only be someone with a close relationship with Mu Nanzhao.

He came to my door at night, and even called himself "Mr. Chen," perhaps to convey something.

Gu Xixi glanced at He Jinglan.

He Jinglan immediately understood, "Shitou, didn't you say you had a kaleidoscope that was really beautiful?"

"Can I borrow it to play with?"

Shi Tou nodded blankly, "If Sister Jinglan wants to play, of course she can."

He Jinglan took Shitou's little hand and led him into the main room, saying, "Then teach me how to play."

She didn't forget to drag An Qinghe along as well, saying, "You come along too."

An Qinghe tried to protest, "Hey, it's too dark, I still need to stay with Xixi!"

As He Jinglan walked, she said, "There's no danger near my home."

She glared at An Qinghe again and threatened in a low voice, "Xixi doesn't like men who are too clingy."

"Especially when discussing serious matters, it has nothing to do with you, and you're just being a nuisance."

An Qing was stunned; it seemed to make a lot of sense.

He seemed lost in thought as He Jinglan pulled him away...

Gu Xixi stepped out of the door.

The man holding a lantern outside the door was looking thoughtfully into her yard, seemingly observing something.

The man wore a slightly worn indigo robe. Although his features were ordinary, his refined and scholarly demeanor was impossible to ignore.

His brows and eyes showed signs of age, indicating that he was no longer young, at least around forty years old.

Gu Xixi also turned around and looked at her own house. "Is that Master Liu? What are you looking at so intently?"

Master Liu turned his gaze to Gu Xixi, his smile gentle and refined, “Mr. Gu has many relatives and friends at home, it’s so lively, it’s enviable.”

Gu Xixi smiled.

They knew perfectly well that Master Liu was Mu Nanzhao's man, and that even the title "Master Liu" was fake.

She naturally wouldn't have a very good attitude.

“Our family did contribute to the establishment of the village school, so it’s only reasonable for you to let me know.”

"You've met me, and there's no one else around. If he wants you to pass on a message, just say so."

Master Liu was slightly taken aback, then his smile deepened.

"Just as Mr. Chen said, Boss Gu is a heroine among women."

Gu Xixi said, "I'm just a farmer from the village, don't flatter me."

She spoke bluntly, and Master Liu looked somewhat helpless.

He looked around cautiously and said, "The war with Beili will end in a month or so at most."

"There might be some chaos outside for a while soon."

"Specifically... I'm sorry, I don't know the details and cannot go into them."

Gu Xixi nodded. "What else do you know? What does he want me to do?"

Master Liu said, "Stock up on food and supplies for the family before the end of the month. After the border conflict ends, the whole family should minimize travel."

"Although the Northwest will be the safest place in the future, it is unlikely that things outside will affect our village."

"But it's hard to guarantee that there won't be gaps and loopholes after things get chaotic."

"However, you don't need to worry too much. Just in case, I brought some people with me when I entered the village."

Gu Xixi immediately looked around.

Master Liu smiled and said, "They have all scattered and hidden themselves. Some are in other nearby villages, which you cannot see now."

Gu Xixi found the existence of ancient shadow guards utterly perplexing and didn't want to waste her brainpower on it.

She pondered for a moment, then suddenly looked up, her eyes fixed sharply on Master Liu.

"Then he will stand in the open and let the world, and those who harmed him, know that he is not dead, that he is coming back, right?"

Master Liu's eyes flickered. "As far as I know, if everything goes smoothly..."

Gu Xixi laughed angrily, "Fine, so that explains why he specifically assigned people to protect me."

“His enemies know he is not dead, so it should be easy for them to find out where he has been hiding for the past year.”

“Those people can’t catch him, and they don’t dare to touch the Mu family, a powerful clan.”

"Then I, the unlucky tool who cost a penny, will inevitably be mistaken for having a close relationship with him."

Her red lips curled into a smile, radiant as a flower. "Does Master Liu think I'll end up being captured by my entire family as a hostage, or simply killed to vent their anger?"

Master Liu dared not look directly at Gu Xixi. "Boss Gu, this is the situation."

"Please believe that if anything untoward happens, we will do everything in our power to protect your whole family and get you out of here."

Gu Xixi kept her voice down, "Leave? So with just a few words from him, everything I've done here is for nothing? Why should I?!"

She was filled with anger and helplessness.

Mu Nanzhao left her the silver notes before, and he did the same thing now.

Being here, the fate of ordinary people can be manipulated at will by the powerful and wealthy at the top.

Gu Xixi's own fate has yet to escape Mu Nanzhao's grasp.

Gu Xixi gradually calmed down. She looked at Master Liu and said, "I know you were just relaying a message. I wasn't doing this to you. Please forgive me."

Master Liu sighed, "I understand."

"But Boss Gu is so wise that he must understand that in today's world, great chaos is the only way to achieve great order."

Gu Xixi said, "I never said that the path he chose was wrong."

"I just hate that I've never been able to control myself."

Before parting, Gu Xixi asked one more question, "If I become a hostage, will he spare no effort to save me?"

Master Liu looked troubled. "This... I can't say for sure either."

Gu Xixi smiled, "You are an honest and good person."

Given the gravity of the news, Gu Xixi decided not to tell anyone else for the time being.

To put it optimistically, the sky may fall, but it may not actually fall.

Gu Xixi returned to the backyard.

The old doctor had finished making the pills and filled a whole box.

"I'll bring it to them when I have the chance."

Gu Xixi responded and went over to say, "Master, please calm down. If you want to hit or scold me, please don't hold back."

The old doctor sighed, "Well, it's a matter of life and death, so we must act expediently in this emergency."

"Tell me about what happened at the time."