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There was no need to count carefully; it was clear that the house had lost all its value.
Six Yang, unwilling to give up, rummaged through the ruins for a long time, hoping to salvage some losses, but of course, he found nothing.
Ye Xiaohan pulled Six Qi along, distractedly taking care of Li Yi and his grandson, and shouted to Six Yang, "Stop looking! There's nothing left. Let's go stay at the inn for a while; we can deal with this later. Come over and help Uncle Li look after Round so he can get some rest."
Reluctantly, Six Yang returned, protecting the two of them, remaining silent all the way.
Li Yi was old, and after running around anxiously last night, he was now struggling to hold on. The two children were barely standing, their eyes closed as they drifted in and out of sleep.
"Uncle Li, take them to sleep for a bit. We’ve been through a lot last night; don’t wear yourselves out." At times like this, maintaining health was crucial. If anything happened to them, it would be the worst outcome.
Li Yi didn’t force himself; there wasn’t much he could do to help. At such times, not causing trouble for Ye Xiaohan and not holding her back was the best assistance he could offer.
Once she had settled the elderly at home, Ye Xiaohan finally had a moment to sit down and rest.
However, before she could finish her drink, she saw Six Yang walk in with his head hanging low.
Ye Xiaohan poured him a glass of water and placed it on the table. "Did you go back to the house again? Look at you covered in dust. Drink this water and go take a shower; then get some rest."
Six Yang gulped down the water in one go and asked curiously, "Sister-in-law, how can you remain so calm? Our home was burned down, aren’t you worried at all?"
He admired her composure but also found it puzzling.
Ye Xiaohan poured herself another glass of water; she had been busy for so long that she hadn’t even had a sip yet—she was parched.
Hearing the question from Liu Yang, Ye Xiaohan put down her cup and said, "How could I not be worried? Not only am I concerned about the unknown difficulties ahead, but I'm also furious. I'm angry that some people, just because they have a bit of power, can do whatever they want—murder, arson, and commit all kinds of evil."
This mansion was personally chosen by Ye Xiaohan as her first fixed residence that she truly liked. Now that it had been completely burned down, how could she remain indifferent?
Facing Liu Yang's confusion, Ye Xiaohan decided to tell him everything so he could understand the difficulties the Liu family was currently facing. It was better to give a heads-up than to be caught off guard when the situation escalated.
She detailed what Liu Yuan had done previously to Liu Yang.
"I used to think that although Liu Yuan targeted me, he wouldn't go so far as to do anything truly harmful. But now it seems that law and morality mean nothing to him. Although there's no evidence for this incident, I suspect he is involved."
It might have been solely Liu Yuan's doing, or perhaps he colluded with Gu Bei's enemies to persecute her. Regardless of whether it was him or them, they were not something Ye Xiaohan could resist.
"The saying 'the common people should not fight against the officials' is indeed true," Ye Xiaohan said in a calm tone. "With us common folks, we can't compete against these wealthy and powerful villains."
Liu Yang replied angrily, "So we just sit back and let them bully us?"
"What else can we do?" Ye Xiaohan countered. "Are you planning to storm up to the gates of Liu Residence and loudly curse at Liu Yuan, only to be beaten by the servants there? Or are you thinking of waiting on the road for Liu Yuan to come by so you can rush at him and hit him, only to be beaten by the servants again?"
Liu Yang refused to back down and shouted, "In broad daylight, what can they do to me? I refuse to believe they can cover everything up! I'm going to report them to the Yamen!"
"Report them for what?" Ye Xiaohan asked. "Do you have any evidence proving that Liu Yuan started the fire? Without proof, he will simply claim you are slandering him and accuse you of defamation. You would still end up being beaten by Lord Liu's Yard Officer and thrown out."
Liu Yuan may not be able to cover everything up himself, but he could certainly create a cloud of chaos that would obscure the truth.
But the problem was that anyone with eyes could see this was just a flimsy cover created by Liu Yuan and others, and no one would be foolish enough to lift this thin veil that really concealed nothing.
Liuyang could understand this logic as well; he just couldn't accept it in his heart. "Is it just because they have power and influence that they can bully others?"
Ye Xiaohan nodded. "Yes, just because of their little official rank, we are forced to leave this place entirely."
Thinking back carefully, there had been several times before when Gu Bei had secretly intervened to resolve crises.
At that time, it was merely some minor issues, but now the troubles were escalating. If it weren't for Gu Bei's identity as the Flying Dragon General keeping them safe, they would have already been in dire straits under the enemy's watchful eyes.
"Liuyang, we can't stay here any longer; we need to leave quickly. This time we escaped by sheer luck, but next time we might not be so fortunate."
If Liuyang hadn't woken up in the middle of the night, they would have ended up like the house reduced to ashes, leaving only dust behind.
Liuyang wanted to argue but was silenced by Ye Xiaohan. "This isn't the time for a tantrum. I know you're unhappy about this; I feel the same way. But the facts are right in front of us—if we can't win, we have to run. It's foolish to stubbornly stay when you know you could be killed."
As long as they had their lives, they wouldn't fear hardship later. Preserving life was the most important thing.
"I understand; I'll listen to you, Sister." Liuyang wasn't so inflexible that he couldn't adapt. The safety of his family mattered more to him than saving face.
Fortunately, they had brought gold and silver last night; otherwise, their entire family would have been reduced to begging along the way.
Ye Xiaohan decided to head to the capital first to meet up with Gu Bei.
This matter should not be delayed. Ye Xiaohan planned to inform Li Yi and the others after they had a moment to rest, about the family's relocation.
Meanwhile, on the road to the capital, Gu Bei felt an unexpected unease wash over him, and his eyelids began to twitch uncontrollably.
Unfortunately, he was powerless to do anything about it. The emperor's matters could not be postponed, so he could only suppress his anxiety and continue on his way.
After traveling for a while, Gu Bei could no longer remain at ease. He quietly called over Gu Da and gave him a few instructions.
"I’m worried something might happen to Xiao Han. I can’t calm down. You need to go back for me and bring them to the capital. That way, I can keep an eye on them more easily and won’t have to worry like this."
Gu Da, as a member of the Imperial Guard, noticed Gu Bei's unusual behavior. In fact, this worry had been present since they left the town; it was just particularly evident today.
Having the six families close by would be better, preventing the general from being distracted and potentially causing trouble.
Gu Da accepted the order and quickly returned to the town.
When he arrived at the location of the six families' former residence, he was shocked to see a scene of devastation.
Gu Da hurriedly contacted their people and learned that Ye Xiaohan and the six families were all safe, which finally allowed him to breathe a sigh of relief.
After confirming their inn's address, Gu Da wasted no time and set off to find them.
"Brother Gu!" The six youths greeted Gu Da with warmth as if they were seeing their elder brother, eagerly pulling him in and asking questions nonstop.
"Gu Da informed them that Gu Bei was worried about their safety and had sent him to pick them up.
'The general's intuition is truly remarkable. I just saw six houses burned to the ground, it was terrifying. Thankfully, you all are safe,' he said, still feeling a lingering fear.
Ye Xiaohan recounted everything that had happened here to Gu Da, urging him to remind Gu Bei to be cautious.
'You arrived at the perfect time. We discussed it and have decided to head to the capital,' she said. With Gu Da around, they could rest assured about their safety on the journey.
Without delay, Ye Xiaohan notified Li Yi, planning to leave early the next morning.
However, Li Yi had other thoughts and declined her suggestion.
'Miss Ye, thank you for your kindness,' Li Yi said. 'I don't have many days left; this old body isn't worth much anymore. I won't trouble you by going along.'
Unlike them, Li Yi's family was buried in this town. Although it brought him sorrow, it also held his affection; this place was his home.
Ye Xiaohan understood Li Yi's attachment and didn't want to force him. Everyone has their own important things, and others cannot fully empathize with them.
Additionally, Li Yi had his own plans: 'Miss Ye, with you all gone, the shop needs someone to manage it. I can take care of it for you. When you return, you can continue your business.'”
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