New Yu Era 1322, early morning, June 3
Ten miles northeast of Yunye County on the Official Road, a carriage slowly made its way toward Wanyang County, driven by Wan Xiaolou himself. He kept looking back at the road behind him, obviously waiting for someone.
The carriage was packed with more than a dozen children, all from an old temple. Despite his worries, Wan Xiaolou forced a smile and turned to lift the curtain and comfort them.
"Why hasn't Xiao Feng come yet? Could something have happened to him?"
"Don't worry, they'll be fine."
"Xiaolou, are we going to live in Wanyang County from now on?"
"Yes, we can't stay in Yunye County. We'll go to the County City together. Are you afraid?"
"Not afraid, as long as we are with Xiao Lou, we aren't afraid of anything!"
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Seeing these children, who, like him, were deaf, express such simple and firm words, eased Wan Xiaolou's intense anxiety somewhat.
