Lin Ya gazed up at the sky, snowflakes falling on his head and soaking him. He exhaled a cloud of white breath, “I’m just used to preparing in advance; it doesn’t matter if the firewood goes unused. I’m just afraid it won’t be enough, so since the snow hasn’t come…
Tag: Drought
Chapter 20: A Snowy Encounter
The journey had been uncomfortable, with the faces of the travelers covered in grime. “Hey! There’s water here!” Xu Jin leaned over to look into the well, but it was too deep and dark to see clearly, so she retracted her gaze. Mimicking Lin Ya, she splashed some water on…
Chapter 15: Arrival at the Capital
Zhang Shi and Xu Yue returned with their two children. “Mother, next time you go out, you must call me or Dad. It would be safer if we stayed together,” Xu Jin said to Zhang Shi and the others, his face flushed and stammering under Lin Ya’s gesture. “Alright, I…
Chapter 11: A Village in Crisis
It was clear that the Xu family treated them well. Lin Ya frequently brought over grains and meat, and they were eating better than before, no longer as malnourished. “In two days, your father will come to pick you up, so stay home and don’t run off to play.” “Okay!…
Chapter 10: The Dangers of Drought
Xu Jin closed the door and led him to the backyard. “This morning, someone escaped from the city and said it was attacked by bandits. The county magistrate also fled,” Xu Jin indicated towards the kitchen, looking serious. “Since this morning, my mother and Ah Yoon have been in the…
Chapter 8: A Desperate Situation
Without food, taxes cannot be paid, and without paying taxes, penalties must be incurred. As the grain tax collectors announce their demands, many impoverished families who cannot afford to pay grain or money are already weeping helplessly. By the end of August, the grass and trees have turned yellow, and…
Chapter 7: A Father’s Goodbye
“Dad, we can’t just wait to die…” Hearing Father Xu say this, Xu Yue’s voice trembled slightly as she spoke. Father Xu shook his head, “It’s just a dream, just a dream. How can we concern ourselves with uncertain matters right now?” Lin Ya didn’t insist that they believe him…