Li Cuicui had no desire to bother with that unfilial son. His heart and soul had already followed Miss Lan anyway.
"What about Old Seventh and his wife? Are they with the second brother's family?"
Gu Yuanjin shook his head. "I didn't notice. They were standing a bit far away, and with the massive crowd, it's perfectly normal for people to get separated.
"Right now, all we can do is wait. The city absolutely forbids refugees from lingering inside. The guards are searching everywhere as we speak. As long as they are found, they will be kicked out of the city."
Gu Lehua tightly gripped Liu Liu's hand. "Mother, we were worried to death just now. We thought you were going to abandon us."
Liu Liu pursed her lips. "If I had known, I would have brought the two of you along. Maybe our family could have fought for a way to survive. But look at us now—we're back here just waiting to die."
