Chapter 299 Book 6 Rescuing Mother Yuan
Li An's mind, usually calm and analytical, raced. Soldiers. Lord Fen. The "hoarding food" accusation. It all clicked into place. Their secret, their carefully cultivated bounty, had caused this troublesome matter.
"Grandma… she stayed?" Mei Lin whispered, her eyes wide with terror.
Xiao Lan nodded, tears streaming down her face again. "She said she had to buy us time. She said to run, and that she would be fine."
Li An felt a cold dread seep into her bones. Mother Yuan, alone, faced a troop of Lord Fen's ruthless soldiers. She knew their methods. They wouldn't hesitate to use violence.
"We have to go back," Li Hua stated, her voice surprisingly firm, though her hands trembled. "We can't leave Mother alone."
"No!" Li An's voice was sharp, cutting through the rising panic. "That's what they want. They want us to come out. We need a plan. Rushing in blindly will only put more lives at risk."
