It's time to come, it's still coming.

Second Master Ji, Second Mrs. Ji, and Ji Xiaotang were in the house, while ordering someone to inform Old Mrs. Ji and Ji Xiaoyun, while anxiously waiting for the news ahead. Soon, Master Li sent someone to deliver the latest news.

The situation is not encouraging.

Although he did not open the door of the Ji family as he wished, the number of people who besieged the Ji family outside afterwards still exceeded the expectations of Second Master Ji and Ji Xiaotang.

Compared with the people outside, the number of people with combat effectiveness in the Ji Mansion is obviously at a disadvantage.

"It seems that the other party is determined to win." Ji Er said.

This is still because they took precautions in advance, for example, Master Li, who was supposed to be on the way to escort the grain and grass, quietly returned to Qingyuan with the guards who escorted the grain and grass.

If it weren't for these people led by Master Li, I was afraid that this would have worked, and the gate of the Ji family would have been breached.

And the other party is not without scruples.

Among the people besieging the Ji family at this moment, there are no dead soldiers that Ji Xiaotang has seen. After all, although the other party has been guarding against the Ji family, at the same time, he has to hide his eyes and ears, and he can't mobilize people to Qingyuan in a big way.

However, this is the end of these scruples. If these people outside can't capture the Ji family, then I'm afraid that soon, a large number of dead soldiers will arrive.

"In any case, we must hold out until reinforcements arrive." Ji Xiaotang instructed the person who came to report the news.

The little girl who reported the news agreed, and hurriedly retreated to the front.

"Let's go to the old lady." Ji Er said. He had to settle these people in the family properly before he could let go of his hands and feet and go to the front to fight the enemy with the nurses.

Second Master Ji carefully hugged Changsheng from Mrs. Ji's arms. While holding the hand of Mrs. Ji Er, Ji Xiaotang took Mama Cheng and a group of henchmen and daughters-in-law. I hurried to Mrs. Ji's yard.

In Mrs. Ji's upper house, the lamp had already been turned on. Mrs. Ji and Ji Xiaoyun were both neatly dressed. The two of them were sitting on the kang with nervous expressions.

Ji Xiaoyun leaned on Mrs. Ji's arms, but Mrs. Ji's waist was quite straight.

"It's ...... outside," Mrs. Ji asked when she saw them coming.

"That's what I'm talking about, old lady." Second Master Ji told Mrs. Ji.

"Are those victims in Qingyuan? How can people's hearts be so bad, without us, they are afraid that they would have died a long time ago. Now for the sake of food, you will take revenge! Old Mrs. Ji's eyes were slightly red, and her tone was full of indignation.

"Grandmother, not a disaster victim." Ji Xiaotang stopped Mrs. Ji's words. Those people outside pretended to be people sent by Master Ji San. wanted to turn the door of the Ji family but did not succeed. Some of them recognized Master Li, and immediately understood that the Ji family had prepared in advance.

These people began to attack the Ji family, under the banner of the victims in the city, saying that if the Ji family handed over the grain stored in the warehouse, they would let the Ji family go.

Naturally, this is another trick of thieves.

The Ji family's steward is stationed at the gate of the Ji family, and he usually has frequent contact with the victims. Among those people, there are indeed victims who live in shantytowns now, but they are those who are idle and unscrupulous among the victims, not the young people who have been organized by the Ji family a long time ago.

"Grandmother. They said that, but they still wanted to open the door of our house, and they wanted us to tie our hands and arrest us. Ji Xiaotang further explained to Mrs. Ji.

"If it's not them, who could it be?" Old Mrs. Ji was shocked.

"Someone recognized Jiang Qingshan." Second Master Ji told Mrs. Ji. Among the people who besieged the Ji family. There is Jiang Qingshan. Although he made a disguise, he was at the forefront because he was at the forefront, and he was one of the people of the Ji family who were extremely familiar with him. So he was quickly recognized by the gatekeeper.

Jiang Qingshan not only came by himself, but also brought his son-in-law Ma Wenhong and the little servants and guys at home.

"Those others. I'm afraid that he was also bought. Second Master Ji said.

He ...... It's so deceitful! Mrs. Ji was shocked and angry.

"Grandmother, now is not the time to say this. It's not good outside. I also asked my grandmother to quickly take my mother, sister and Changsheng to hide and hide. Ji Xiaotang said busily.

Second Master Ji also nodded, he came over to settle Mrs. Ji and the others.

"What am I hiding, am I still afraid that he will not succeed." Mrs. Ji said, knowing that the person who came was Jiang Qingshan, although Mrs. Ji was surprised and angry, she didn't seem to be so afraid.

If it was only Jiang Qingshan who came, then there was really nothing to be afraid of. However, unfortunately, Jiang Qingshan is just a pawn, and the truly terrible people are still to come.

Second Master Ji quickly explained to Mrs. Ji, focusing on the immortal Ji Xiaoyun. Mrs. Ji actually had no idea in her heart at this time, so she nodded quickly.

"Where might they hide? By the way, the old lady left a cellar where the silver was hidden, which was quite spacious, so let's go where to hide. Mrs. Ji said.

"Grandmother's cellar should have been built with the help of Jiang Qingshan's father." Ji Xiaotang said.

"So, where we can hide people at home, Jiang Qingshan is afraid that everyone knows it!" Mrs. Ji said.

"This is the so-called thousands of preventions, and it is difficult to prevent thieves." Second Master Ji said with a calm face.

"What can I do?" Mrs. Ji was a little anxious, "I'm still fine, I've lived for so long, even if I die today, it's not a young death." It's just that there are Xiaoyun, Xiaotang, and Changsheng. ”

At this time, Mrs. Ji was really anxious about Ji Xiaotang.

Although it is said that it is difficult to prevent thieves, fortunately, they have long been suspicious of Jiang Qingshan.

"Grandmother, don't worry, Daddy and Uncle have prepared another hiding place." Ji Xiaotang said.

When Ji Xiaotang suggested secretly building a granary, he also thought that there might be such a day. In preparation for a rainy day, she suggested to Master Ji Er and Master Ji San that another dark room be built at home.

The location of this dark room is in the basement of the library.

All the subordinates in the back house have been gathered together at this moment, Ji Xiaoyun is supporting Mrs. Ji, and the second master Ji is holding Changsheng. Still holding Mrs. Ji's hand, Ji Xiaotang took Mama Cheng. The nurse and a few henchmen soon arrived at the library.

Second Master Ji opened the door of the dark room and asked Ji Xiaoyun to help Mrs. Ji go in first. Then he handed Changsheng into the hands of Mrs. Ji Er.

Mrs. Ji II took over the immortal life. Changsheng just woke up, but he was coaxed to sleep again, and now in the thick quilt, the sleeping little face is flushed, and it is more and more cute. Second Mrs. Ji kissed Changsheng lightly on the face, and then fiercely stuffed Changsheng into Ji Xiaoyun's arms.

Mrs. Ji and Ji Xiaoyun were both shocked.

"The old lady just hides with the children, and I'm with the master." Mrs. Ji said, her demeanor and tone were extremely resolute.

Master Ji Er was very moved. But apparently not.

Ji Xiaotang saw it next to him, and he knew that these two people would definitely argue about this issue, and it would definitely be endless.

"Mother, Changsheng can't live without you. My dad and I won't be fine outside. "The current people of the Ji family can block Jiang Qingshan's people outside, and there will be rescuers on the young and strong side of the victims soon.

"Moreover, there are grandfathers, uncles, and Ayou." Up to now, Ji Xiaotang has been calm and composed. Words and deeds are no different from usual.

Seeing Ji Xiaotang like this, he will have an illusion that in fact, the things in front of him are not a big deal, and they will develop in a good direction after all.

Second Master Ji and Ji Xiaotang insisted that Second Mrs. Ji stay.

Old Mrs. Ji breathed a sigh of relief at the same time. I saw Ji Xiaotang standing outside.

"Xiaotang ......" Mrs. Ji meant, Ji Xiaotang should also hide with them.

"Don't worry, grandmother, it's okay for me to be outside." Ji Xiaotang comforted Mrs. Ji. Then let Mama Cheng and a few girls follow up.

"Mama, I'll leave it to you here." Ji Xiaotang looked at Mama Cheng. Whispered.

Ji Xiaotang's words are not just superficial. She needs Mama Cheng to take care of Mrs. Ji and Mrs. Ji in the secret room. And if something goes wrong, she and Second Master Ji can't come back safely. She also hopes that in her later life, Mama Cheng will be able to take care of the old and weak women and children left behind by the Ji family.

Because he met Mama Cheng in the turmoil in his previous life, and saw how she calmly and properly took care of a large number of disaster victims, Ji Xiaotang trusted Mama Cheng very much. She believes that if the worst happens, Mama Cheng will not leave the Ji family's old and weak alone, and she also has the ability to take care of them.

Leaving Mama Cheng behind, of course, is not just for this reason.

In this situation, Ji Xiaotang hopes to minimize innocent casualties. Mama Cheng is not a member of the Ji family, and those people have no reason to kill the city. Ji Xiaotang hopes that Mama Cheng can live.

And Ji Xiaotang also took into account Mama Cheng's identity......

If she and Second Master Ji didn't survive this disaster, but Second Mrs. Ji and a few people did, then they would probably fall into the hands of the imperial court. At that time, with the relationship between Mama Cheng and Prince Jing'an, it was possible to maintain the old and weak of the Ji family to a certain extent.

"Mama." Ji Xiaotang shook Mama Cheng's hand, and everything was silent.

Mama Cheng's face moved slightly. If something like this happened, she should have accompanied Ji Xiaotang outside, but Ji Xiaotang gave her the chance to live. Mama Cheng understands Ji Xiaotang's compassion and her entrustment.

"Xiaotang, don't worry, as long as I'm ......," Mama Cheng said solemnly. As long as she still has a breath, she will do her best to protect these people.

Ji Xiaotang nodded, then glanced at the people inside, smiled and made a silent gesture, and then neatly looked away, and closed the door of the secret room with Ji Er.

……

Ji Xiaotang and Second Master Ji walked out of the library pavilion, Second Master Ji couldn't help but glance back, there was a deep reluctance hidden in that eye. He and Ji Xiaotang both knew that just now might be the last time they saw their families.

Just when they closed the door of the secret room, Mrs. Ji, Mrs. Ji, and Ji Xiaoyun all had tears in their eyes, and Ji Xiaoyun even rushed out, saying that she wanted to replace Ji Xiaotang.

"Daddy, don't worry, no matter what, my mother and they will be safe." Maybe they won't be able to survive the arrival of reinforcements, but she firmly believes that Mrs. Ji Er and Changsheng will definitely do it.

"Yes." Second Master Ji nodded heavily. In any case, even if he dies, he will also protect the Ji family, hold the thieves outside, and wait for reinforcements to rescue his family. "Xiaotang, Daddy can't stand you. This should not be your responsibility. ”

"This is the responsibility of every Ji family, but now here, only me and my father can take on this responsibility." Ji Xiaotang said calmly. Such an arrangement is the most correct and least costly arrangement.

Neither father nor daughter said anything more, because even here they could already hear shouts of killing from all sides. The Ji Mansion has been completely surrounded, and the thieves are besieging the Ji family from all sides.

"I'll go to the front." Ji Er said.

"I'm going to guard the back door." Ji Xiaotang said.

The front door and the back corner door are the easiest places to be breached, and they are guarded by Master Ji Er and Ji Xiaotang respectively, and the rest of the places are handed over to Master Li to lead people to guard.

The father and daughter hurriedly said a few words and parted ways. As he walked, Master Ji put on the soft armor sent by the little servant, and took the sword from the little servant's hand. Although he is a scholar, as long as the second master Ji appears at the gate, it can greatly boost the morale of the Ji family.

Ji Xiaotang saw that Second Master Ji left in a hurry, and then quickly led people to the back door. Jin'er and Xiu'er sent bows and arrows, and the other sent long knives, and Ji Xiaotang neatly draped them as he walked.

Ji Xiaotang's personal girls did not stay in the secret room, but chose to be with Ji Xiaotang. Jin'er, Xiu'er, Bi'er, Cui'er, and the newcomer Yao'er all had swords in their hands, and several sturdy daughters-in-law and mothers-in-law followed Ji Xiaotang with kitchen knives and sticks in their hands.

There were not enough guards in the family, so Ji Xiaotang gathered all the girls, daughters-in-law and mothers-in-law. These are usually henchmen in various courtyards, and they all understand very well that now that the army is in chaos, if the Ji Mansion is really attacked, then the ending waiting for them will definitely not be good.

This is not only to protect the Ji family, but also to fight for their own lives.

Ji Xiaotang has made everyone in the Ji Mansion clearly realize this.

When Ji Xiaotang came to the back corner door, the back corner door was already in danger, and Ji Xiaotang's arrival not only instantly boosted morale, but also guarded the back corner door that was about to be breached.

The person responsible for leading people to guard the back corner door is the head of the grange. He was supposed to be in Zhuangzi, but because of the grain matter, he came to report to the second master of Ji, but it was late, so he stayed in Jifu.

Jifu was besieged, and the head of the grange was the first to stop, and he was old and strong, although he was covered in blood, he danced with a big ring knife.

"Three girls, there are thieves outside." When the head of the grange saw Ji Xiaotang, he shouted. (To be continued......)