mtlumby2d Chapter 235 Going up the mountain to look for someone
Chapter 235 Going up the mountain to look for someone
Just when matters such as distributing porridge and resettling disaster victims were proceeding smoothly in an orderly manner, suddenly, a woman with mud and water all over her face and body stumbled over.
Her hair was scattered messily on her shoulders, and her eyes were full of fear and despair.
She desperately grabbed Shen Li's hands, which were shaking violently due to the cold and fear. She begged bitterly with a crying voice, "Please, my dear! My son Huzi went up the mountain yesterday, saying that he was going to collect some firewood to keep warm, but he hasn't come back yet!
It's snowing heavily, and he's just a kid, how can he survive? Please be kind and arrange for someone to help me look for him!"
As she said this, she knelt down, crying and kowtowing continuously, her forehead hitting the cold and muddy ground again and again, making a dull "bang bang" sound that was heartbreaking to hear.
Seeing this, Shen Li felt a pang of pain in her heart and her eyes reddened slightly. She hurriedly pulled the woman hard, trying to help her up from the ground, and said anxiously: "Auntie, don't worry, the government has been leading people to search and rescue! They will not give up on anyone, don't worry!"
Shen Li's voice was gentle but firm. She held the woman's hand tightly, trying to give her some strength and comfort.
However, the old lady seemed to have fallen into the abyss of despair. She kept shaking her head while crying and muttering, "No, they said it's dangerous in the mountains. We won't go! I know they won't go to look for you, my child..."
Her voice gradually became lower, her eyes were empty and desperate, she stared blankly at the white world, as if she saw her son's small figure gradually disappearing in the endless snow and wind, tears kept sliding down her dirty cheeks, dripping onto the cold ground, and instantly frozen into ice beads.
Shen Li looked at the heartbreaking scene in front of her, gritted her teeth, and secretly made up her mind that no matter what, she must find a way to find this child.
She turned to look at the yamen runners and guards around her, her eyes gleaming with determination as she shouted, "No matter how dangerous it is, we can't give up on this child. We must go to the mountains and look for him!"
When everyone heard this, they nodded. Although everyone knew that the situation in the mountains was extremely dangerous, looking at Shen Li's determined expression, they also felt a surge of courage and determination in their hearts. They were ready to set off immediately, go deep into the vast snow-capped mountains, and look for the child lost in the wind and snow.
Zhao Lin saw this from afar, and her face suddenly changed. She thought to herself that something was wrong, and hurried over, saying nervously, "Miss, this is unacceptable! The situation in the mountains is unclear and full of dangers. As the Princess of Fuxi County, you have a heavy responsibility and cannot take risks!"
His tone was very anxious, his eyes full of worry, and he stood in front of Shen Li, as if trying to stop her from moving forward.
Chuqiu and Chuchun also stopped what they were busy doing. Chuchun's face was full of anxiety. She ran to Shen Li in two steps and said anxiously, "Miss, we can't go there. It's too dangerous in the mountains. Just ask County Magistrate Zhao to send the yamen runners. They are experienced and will always find a way. Why do you have to take the risk yourself?"
Chu Qiu also advised in a deep voice: "Miss, if anything happens to you, we servants will be blamed for our own death! You have always been kind-hearted, but you must also think about your own safety.
This snowstorm has already made everyone busy and anxious. If you make another mistake, what will happen?"
Her brows were tightly furrowed, her eyes were filled with earnestness and uneasiness, and her hands were tightly clenched around the corners of her clothes, revealing her inner tension.
After hearing what they said, Shen Li frowned slightly, with a determined look in his eyes, and said: "Such a large group of people! As the saying goes, there is strength in numbers, and I am not going alone. We can look after each other and there will always be a way.
The child is still in the mountains, his life or death uncertain. How can we just stand by and do nothing?" Her voice was clear and powerful, revealing unquestionable determination.
At this time, Luo Chen walked over and looked at everyone, then said: "Don't worry, I will go with you. Although I look thin, my kung fu is pretty good. I can help a little and protect the safety of the county lord." There was confidence and determination in his eyes, and he patted his chest, as if to assure everyone.
Seeing that she couldn't persuade Shen Li, Chu Qiu sighed helplessly, gritted her teeth and said, "Forget it, since the young lady has made up her mind, I will go with you. With me by her side, I can always provide extra care."
When Shen Li saw Chu Qiu was willing to go with her, her heart warmed slightly. She nodded at her, her eyes full of gratitude.
Then, Shen Li turned to the group of people who had just finished their porridge and were now spontaneously thinking about going to look for people, and shouted loudly: "Those who are strong can come together, let's go into the mountains to look for people, but those who are weak should not go, stay here and help take care of the other villagers."
As soon as she finished speaking, a group of more than 20 people responded to the call. They stood up one after another, with determination in their eyes.
Among these people were strong young men and middle-aged men who looked quite sturdy. They were holding simple tools such as sticks and ropes and had made preliminary preparations.
Led by Shen Li, the group marched towards the mountain in a mighty procession, gradually disappearing into the vast expanse of white snow, leaving behind only a trail of deep footprints extending across the snow...