Chapter 643: Full-level Boss Dressed As a Peasant Girl
Originally, there were about ten male members of the Lu family, excluding the elderly patriarch who had already been executed. Among the remaining elders, there was only the second uncle, while the rest were legitimate and illegitimate sons of the first and second branches.
However, their treatment on the way was not good. On the women's side, they were closely monitored by the leading official, so there were no incidents of physical punishment. But even so, they still lost five people along the way.
On the men's side, they lost six people on the journey, and not a single one of the younger ones survived. Now, only the second uncle, Shu Feng, and Shu Quan, who were the legitimate sons of the first and second branches, remained. The rest, Shu San, Shu Wu, and Shu Liu, were illegitimate sons.
All six of them were emaciated and looked weak and powerless.
Thinking that they had finally arrived at the place of exile but didn't even have a bite to eat, they became even more listless.
At this moment, Shu Feng spoke up, "Grandmother and the others have already arrived. They should have left some food for us. Let's go inside and have a look."
Upon hearing this, everyone's spirits lifted. It was true that their wives, sisters, and mothers had arrived earlier and should have prepared something in advance. They had been here for several days, so they must have gathered some food, right?
With that in mind, the second uncle took the lead, holding the key given to him by the guide, and opened the courtyard gate, leading the others inside.
At first glance, all they saw was a desolate courtyard, almost empty with hardly anything in sight.
The second uncle furrowed his brow. How could the courtyard be so small?
The others sensed that something was amiss and hesitated in the courtyard without moving.
The commotion quickly reached Aunt Xue, who was resting in the firewood shed.
She jolted up, her face turning pale. At this critical moment, the other members of the Shu family had gone to work, and they had locked the courtyard. Now there was suddenly so much commotion outside—had someone broken in?
Aunt Xue had been resting for two days due to an injury, but yesterday her injured hand suddenly started to hurt badly. She couldn't even work in the fields and would break into a cold sweat even with the slightest movement. So today, she had no choice but to continue resting at home.
Just when she finally started feeling better, the house ended up being targeted by thieves.
Aunt Xue didn't dare to go outside. As a weak and injured woman with no strength, she would be at a disadvantage facing several men. Besides, her own belongings were all in the firewood shed. They wouldn't come to steal things from there, right?
So Aunt Xue cautiously kept her head down and stayed still.
However, she could still hear the voices from outside. "There's no one in the house. The old lady said they're all at the wasteland."
Aunt Xue was taken aback. This voice, it sounded like... the second Master?
As if realizing something, her eyes suddenly lit up.
Yes, it must be the second Master and the others who had come. Judging by the timing, it was about right.
Thinking this, Aunt Xue quickly stood up. In her excitement, she accidentally bumped her arm against the wall, causing her to scream in pain.
The male members of the Shu family who were outside examining the house heard it and instantly became alert.
Shu Feng's expression changed slightly. "There's someone in the house, in the firewood shed."
"Everyone, be careful. There might be thieves who broke in."
The few members of the Shu family immediately picked up wooden sticks and other available objects, cautiously approaching the firewood shed.
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