Eavesdropping on Fu Bao's inner thoughts, emptying the stored grain and fleeing the famine

While Lian Yijun and Lin Chuyue were talking, Lian Rongrong had already walked up to them.

The elder brother's worries were also Lian Rongrong's worries, but her worries went beyond that.

Lian Rongrong knew that her mother was weak and her father always felt guilty towards Lian Xiuyan and her two children because of her uncle.

Now that they have fallen off the cliff, those above will probably think that the three siblings are dead.

Given the greed of Lian Xiuyan and her two children, they would surely scheme against their parents in various ways.

Although the grandmother was lucid, both her father and Lian Xiuyan were her biological children. Presumably, in this situation, her choice would be more inclined to favor Lian Xiuyan, who also had two children.

Furthermore, with Wenhui still on the cliff, her parents might find it difficult to withstand the schemes of the crowd.

The most urgent task at hand is to find a way to let the higher-ups know that they are still alive.

Lian Rongrong looked up, but the platform was blocked by huge rocks, so neither the people on it nor Lian Rongrong and her companions could see each other.

Lian Rongrong tried calling out, and there was an echo in the valley, but the people above did not respond.

It is clear that they were in a place so deep that even if a faint sound were to be heard, people would not think that they were transmitting a message.

Moreover, echoes alone cannot convey a complete message to one's parents.

"Ah, if only we had carrier pigeons. The carrier pigeons in the military could easily transmit messages."

Lian Yijun muttered in annoyance. But it was precisely these words that reminded Lian Rongrong.

Lian Rongrong's eyes lit up; she suddenly had an idea. She excitedly turned to her elder brother and sister-in-law and said loudly:

"I have an idea!"

"What can you do?" Lian Yijun asked, looking puzzled.

"I can't explain it clearly right now, but I need my older brother and sister-in-law's help."

"How to help?"

"Go towards the cave and make sure no one comes back."

"I'll come after you in a bit, don't worry, I'll make sure Mom and Dad know we're still alive."

"Okay, we'll go and guard that area, and make sure no one comes back. You also need to be careful."

Lian Yijun and Lin Chuyue gave Lian Rongrong a few more instructions before turning and walking towards the cave.

Only Lian Rongrong remained on the platform. She activated her mind and entered the space.

Just as Lian Rongrong entered the space, the people on the cliff edge, as she had predicted, fell into a stalemate.

"Xiuyan, I have always given in to you all these years, but now my son, daughter, granddaughter and grandson have all fallen into the abyss."

You're saying you're not going to care about them anymore? They're your juniors too! How can you be so heartless?

Although Lian's mother was gentle by nature, she still lost her temper when Lian Xiuyan insisted on having everyone return, disregarding the lives of Lian Rongrong and the others.

"Sister-in-law, do you think I don't care about the younger generation? Of course I do."

But with such a deep cliff, where is there any way to survive? Sending more people to rescue them would only add to the number of lives lost.

Ask these guards, who's willing to risk going down there?

Upon hearing this, even the mother couldn't help but look at everyone, but they all lowered their heads.

In the end, only Chen Si stepped forward, but he only said to Lian's mother:

"Madam, if the young lady and the others can be saved, I, Chen Si, will risk my life to save them."

But on such a deep cliff, what hope is there for survival?

Lian's mother was well aware of the truth in Chen Si's words, but at this moment, the belief that her children were still alive was the only motivation that kept her going.

The same applies to Lian Jinghuai.

"You all go, I'll figure out how to save them myself!"

Lian Jinghuai's tone revealed no sadness, yet his emotions were already on the verge of collapse.

"Jinghuai, you can't be so foolish. They're all dead. But we still have Yang'er and Yue'er."

If you really want to risk your life, you might as well write a contract first, so that Yang'er can inherit your military merits!

From now on, Yang'er and Yue'er will change their surname to Lian, so that our Lian family will still have descendants.

When Lian Xiuyan heard that Lian Jinghuai was going to risk his life, she immediately became anxious. She and her two children were still counting on the protection of the Lian family.

Once Lian Jinghuai dies, she and her two children will have no one to rely on.

Since that's the case, we might as well make some plans for our son.

Seeing that Lian Jinghuai remained unmoved, Lian Xiuyan then turned her attention to the old lady.

"Mother, please try to persuade Jinghuai. I understand how my brother feels."

But the fact is the fact: once a person dies, they can't come back.

We can't risk our lives for someone who has already passed away, can we?

I've been a widow all these years, and I've managed just fine, haven't I? Yang'er and Yue'er are also of the Lian family bloodline.

For the sake of our family, I am willing to give both of my children to my younger brother and sister-in-law.

Even if no one is there to see me off in my old age, as long as the family is well, my daughter's sacrifices will be worthwhile.

Lian Xiuyan's words sounded very high-sounding, and the old lady naturally understood Lian Xiuyan's scheme.

But seeing that her grandchildren had no chance of survival, the old lady, in her grief, still had to make plans for the Lian family.

The old lady sighed, wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and beckoned Lian Jinghuai to come closer.

“My son, I know you are heartbroken. We are a military family, and death is a common occurrence for us.”

Mother knows you can't accept it right away, and Mother's heart aches for you, but..."

The old lady choked up, tears streaming down her face, "They were all good children, but they were not blessed."

Your sister's words make sense. No matter what, our family line cannot end.

"Adopting from a collateral branch would be worse than adopting your own nephew. What do you think?"

"Mother, what are you saying?" Lian's mother, who had never dared to be disrespectful to her mother-in-law, finally couldn't hold back anymore.

"My children's fate is now unknown, yet you've already begun plotting and scheming?"

Lian Jinghuai, I disagree. If you abandon Rong'er and the others, then let's get a divorce.

Lian Xiuyan was clearly furious at her mother's obstruction. "Jiang, you'd better get this straight. We are the real Lian family."

You're just a wife who married into the Lian family, what right do you have to speak? If it weren't for your infertility, Jinghuai wouldn't have been allowed to take a concubine.

"How could the Lian family have so few descendants? If you ask me, a jealous woman like you should have been divorced long ago!"

"Enough!" Lian Jinghuai roared, glaring at Lian Xiuyan, his hands trembling slightly, whether from sadness or anger.

At that moment, Wen Hui, who had been silent all along, suddenly stood up.

Wen Hui walked to Lian's mother's side, carefully helped her up, and then looked at Lian Xiuyan and said:

"It's really heartbreaking for my aunt to say that. Over the years, my mother-in-law's contributions to the Lian family are unparalleled."

The father-in-law didn't take a concubine because he and his mother-in-law had a deep and loving relationship. How could it be the mother-in-law's fault?

Now that my husband and the others are in a state of uncertainty, you're already making your own plans here?

His intentions are as clear as day. Regardless, saving lives is the priority right now.

If Yicheng and the others lose their last chance of survival because of our abandonment, you will be the greatest sinner!

Lian Xiuyan never expected that Wen Hui, who had always been on their side, would suddenly turn against them.

However, upon closer reflection, it's not hard to understand. After all, it was Lian Xiuyan who first threatened Wen Hui's interests.

If Wang Yang were truly adopted by Lian Jinghuai, then Wen Hui, the second young mistress who had no husband or children, would be nothing.

However, if she were to be adopted from a collateral branch of the Lian family, then Wenhui would inevitably become the sole matriarch of the Lian family.

Given such a conflict of interests, it's no wonder that Wen Hui suddenly switched sides.