Although Qingzhou has experienced frequent floods for many years, it has also been a rich land since ancient times, with a suitable climate and a high grain yield that is more than several times that of other places.

The local government is also full of granaries, and with the relief food and finances issued by the imperial court, it should not be a problem to survive the disaster.

But along the way, he kept encountering people fleeing, which made Qin Leling very puzzled, how easy is it to escape without a house or land than to stay in his hometown?

I asked everyone about Anling Village in Linqu County, and everyone kept shaking their heads when they heard that Linqu County was particularly badly affected, and even the houses were flooded by the flood, and almost all those who could walk were gone, so they were advised not to go.

Xiao Li became nervous when she heard this, and her worry was overflowing, and Qin Leling had to hold Xiao Li's hands and continue to comfort her.

"It's Linqu County in front, and now it's getting late, we need to rest in the county seat for a night." Qin Muqing, who was driving outside, said to the two inside.

Although Xiaoli is eager to return to her hometown, she still doesn't know how to go to Anling Village, and she is extremely tired after walking for a few days. Qin Leling said: "Xiaoli, let's rest for the night first, and then go back to the village tomorrow?" ”

Xiao Li nodded silently.

Linqu is really depressed compared to the imperial capital, and there are only a few people coming and going on the street, and they are all in a hurry. Most of the shops on the street were closed, and they managed to find an open inn with only one of their customers.

During dinner, Qin Leling couldn't help but ask Xiao Er about the things he had been wondering about for a long time: "Little Second Brother, didn't the imperial court send people to allocate funds for disaster relief, why did I see many victims fleeing along the way?" ”

Xiao Er shook his head, "The guest officer doesn't know, this year's flood is too severe, most of the people's fields have been flooded, and they really can't survive." ”

"However, didn't the imperial court allocate grain funds for disaster relief?" Just now, Xiao Er avoided her question.

Xiao Er smiled bitterly, "What's the use of the imperial court's disaster relief, the people have been miserable for a long time." And...... The government is greedy, the officials protect each other, and it is difficult to say whether this disaster money can reach us......"

"What nonsense, why don't you go and wipe the table over there!"

The shopkeeper didn't know when he came over, and scolded Xiao Er who spoke.

Xiao Er muttered in his heart: There are no guests, what kind of table are you wiping. Extremely reluctantly went.

The shopkeeper then turned around and apologized to them again and again, his small eyes shining with essence, "Guest officers, I'm really sorry, he is a newcomer who is ignorant, and his nonsense has disturbed your peace." ”

Qin Muqing said: "It's okay. ”

Looking at Xiao Li beside him, who looked like he had no owner, Qin Leling put a chopstick dish in Xiao Li's bowl and said, "We don't know what it looks like, and it's just futile to worry now." Come, eat well and nourish our spirits, and we will have the strength to find out tomorrow. ”

"Hmm." Xiao Li smiled reluctantly and ate it.

At dawn on the second day, I set out to look for Anling Village, but fortunately, the village was not far away, and it was not difficult, and I arrived by carriage for more than an hour.

Xiao Li's hands were clasped tightly together, and she had a strong feeling that this Anling Village was the village where she lived when she was a child, and her father and brother were waiting for her to go back.

In the places that Aunt Kou had taken her to before, she had never felt so strongly.

Xiao Li's hands were cold, and her palms were covered with cold sweat, Qin Leling took out a handkerchief and carefully wiped her hands dry.

After getting out of the carriage, Xiao Li looked at the strange and somewhat familiar Qiqi around her, and walked forward slowly, Qin Leling and Qin Muqing followed behind.

But after walking through the whole village, Xiaoli still didn't find a home, "Miss, I don't remember the way......"

Xiaoli was anxious to cry, Qin Leling took her back to the entrance of the village: "Don't worry, take your time, after so many years, there may be some changes in the road." ”

This village is not big, and if there is no mistake, you will definitely be able to find it.

"In this way, I blindfold you, and you think about the path you took when you were a child, and follow the feeling to find it again."

"This ......" Can this work, Xiao Li was a little skeptical.

Qin Muqing said: "I think it is feasible, the scene that has changed in front of you may confuse your eyes, it is better to be blindfolded, a person's initial feeling will not change." ”

Qin Leling blindfolded Xiaoli with a strip of cloth and helped her walk slowly. Walking to a house, Pear turned towards the closed wooden door.

Qin Leling pulled Xiao Li and stopped: "What does Xiao Li think is ahead?" ”

"There is a road ahead, not long, and then ...... in the past Turn right ......"

It seems that someone has built a house here and blocked the road.

Qin Leling smiled, "Little pear, hold on to me." ”

As he spoke, he was about to jump over, but Qin Muqing grabbed Qin Leling's arm and said, "Let me come." ”

Well, she is good at light work, but her kung fu is not very good, so it is safer to let her senior brother come.

Handing the little pear into the hands of his senior brother, Qin Muqing said softly, "Hold on." With Qin Leling's eyes, both of them crossed over.

"Ahh Xiao Li screamed in surprise, and landed on the ground behind the house.

"Miss, am I wrong?" Pear's horror remained.

"Nope." Qin Leling took the little pear, "Go as you want." ”

Constantly walking and stopping, Xiaoli walked to a courtyard and stopped.

The courtyard was a little dilapidated, with a simple wooden door wide open. Qin Leling said: "Is it here?" ”

After thinking for a moment, Xiao Li nodded affirmatively.

Qin Leling took off the strip of cloth covered with small pears, looked around quietly, and then fixed his gaze on a tree.

The tree was very stout, with lush foliage, and it looked like it was some years old.

Little Pear involuntarily walked towards the tree, then put her hand on the tree, looking up at the leaves of the tree and crying.

Then he cried with joy: "It's here, this is Xiaoli's home!" ”

That's great! Finally found it, Qin Leling smiled, and Qin Muqing also walked in.

Mu Xiaoli said excitedly: "It's this pear tree, my mother said that the year I was born, the tree happened to be full of pears, and my father named me Xiaoli." ”

Little Pear's words are full of longing, this pear tree is her entire childhood. As soon as the pear blossoms bloom all over the tree, the white petals of the trees flutter like rain when the wind blows.

Throughout the flowering season, even the neighbors' houses are filled with the scent of pear blossoms, which attract swarms of bees. My brother told her that the bees were here to pollinate, and as soon as they came, they had pears to eat. As long as people don't provoke them, they won't sting.

At this time, the mother will collect the pear blossoms and make delicious pear blossom cakes, and the brother is afraid that she will eat too much and spoil her stomach, so she often hides it quietly but always eats it secretly.

After the flowering period, the tree is full of yellow pears, and my mother always looks at the pears on the tree and says to the little one: "The day you were born, the tree was also full of pears, and your father named you Little Pear...... Look at her eyes full of love, full of joy in her heart.

My brother always likes to lift her high and play with her on the branches, and my mother will shout worriedly when she sees her: "Ah Yuan, you put the little pear down, how can it be good if you fall......"

Xiao Li looked at the door but didn't dare to go in, her brother had grown up now, and I don't know if my father and mother could recognize her.

Qin Leling wiped away her tears for Xiaoli and said with a smile: "Don't cry, you're about to see your parents, you should be happy." ”