Chapter 259 (1/2)

They then heard Fu Sang repeatedly shout- “Everyone to the back! Quickly go to the back!”

Unfortunately, there was no point in hiding in the back. After the government officers entered the yard, they spread out and surrounded everyone in the yard. This included Feng Yu Heng, Huang Quan and their driver.

But the three did not appear to be nervous or afraid. Instead, they looked at this scene with some irritation. The driver even used both arms to protect the children, loudly telling them: “Don’t panic. Don’t be scared!”

But how could the children not be scared. One of the more timid girls even began crying.

One of the leading government officers said: “What are you crying for! Shut your mouth!” The child immediately fell silent in fear. That person then looked at Fu Sang and wickedly said: “Little girl Fu Sang, do you still wish to compete with me today?”

Fu Sang was anxious to the point of wanting to cry, “Elder brother, I beg you. For what it’s worth, please allow us to stay here through the Winter. We will definitely move once Spring arrives.”

“No!” The official waved his hand, “You must move out today! You must move now!” After saying this, he pointed to the people before him: “What are you waiting for? Go to each of the rooms and throw their things out!”

“Don’t!” Fu Sang took a few steps forward and dropped to her knees, “Official elder brother, I am begging you. Please let us stay through the Winter! It is so cold outside. The children will freeze to death!”

“Whether they live or die, what does that have to do with me?” The official’s brows furrowed, as he pushed Fu Sang to the ground, “Even if you froze to death, I would not care! This courtyard has already been sold. The governor has already said that I must chase you all out today. This courtyard will also be flattened for a new house to be built. Little girl Fu Sang, You have already dragged this out for ten days. If you do not move out today, do not blame me for being impolite!”

“What are you doing?” Tian Dong screamed as she saw that the official had already pulled out a saber.

“What am I doing? Hmph! You are nothing but orphans without family registers. Even if I killed all of you, nobody would investigate! Whether you leave or die, you can choose for yourselves!”

Just the mention of death scared the children in the yard. Even Fu Sang and Tian Dong began to tremble.

Huang Quan was truly unable to continue watching the official act arrogantly. With a flick of her hand, an unknown object was pulled from her sleeve and throw at the official’s forehead.

The person who had been swaggering about was suddenly struck in the forehead, causing him to drop to the ground on his butt, and blood began to flow from his forehead.

“Who did it?” He was extremely shocked, as he stared at Huang Quan. Only then did he realize that there were still a few unfamiliar people in the yard, so he could not help but let out a strange shout: “Who are you people? You actually dare to hit me?”

Huang Quan laughed, “Hit you? Even if I cut you down, go ask your governor, would he dare say a word of objection?”

This person could be considered someone who had some prestige. Hearing Huang Quan’s tone, he knew that she had some backing. But she was still dressed as a maidservant, which meant that her master was the young man behind her. But no matter how he looked, he could not recognize who this young man was.

Seeing that their leader had been hit, the government officers all moved a step forward. They then heard the person, who had been hit, yell: “What are you all still waiting for? There is someone here who dared hit an official. Why do you not quickly go detain her!”

Only then did they realize that there was another group of people still at the entrance. This group of people was different from the group that entered first. Wearing armor on their bodies and holding spears in their hands, they appeared to be military officers.

Huang Quan was beside herself, “Even military officers were brought to chase away some orphans?”

The military official who came in later was more courteous, and he did not protect the government official without distinguishing who was right and who was wrong. Someone who appeared to be the leader came forward and cupped his hands to Fu Sang and Tian Dong then said: “Young ladies, this house has indeed been sold to the government, so the government coming to clean it up is something that should be done. This one knows that it is very difficult during the Winter, but the government must continue to do its work, and that is not wrong either.”

Fu Sang was puzzled: “Everyone says that the government is the parental official for the citizens, but when the children starve and freeze, they do not care. Now they are not even willing to provide the children with a room to sleep in? My lord, take a look. Just how old are these children? If they sleep in the cold for a night, how many do you think will still be alive in the morning?”

That person also showed some helplessness, “The young lady is correct, but the government has the deed. There is nothing wrong with wanting to clean up the courtyard. If this matter were investigated, the unreasonable ones would be you.”

“But…” Fu Sang did not know what else she could say. That’s right, they were unreasonable, but what could these children do? Would they really need to watch as they all froze to death?

“Then let’s move.” Suddenly, a voice ran out. It was a clear and calm voice.

Everyone turned to look, and they saw a young man around 12 or 13 years old.

Fu Sang did not think that the person they saw as a benefactor would speak up for the government officers. After a moment, anger filled her heart, and she could not help but angrily shout: “If we had a place to move to, how could we continue to live here?”

Feng Yu Heng smiled at her, “Don’t get angry. I am saying that you should go pack your things. After packing, bring the children along. I will arrange a place for you to live.”

Fu Sang was stunned. After a long while, she blankly asked: “Is sir telling the truth?”

She nodded, “It’s true. Go quickly.”

She did not say anything further. Turning around, she led Huang Quan and her driver out of the yard.

They heard the one who had been hit by Huang Quan yell from behind: “Stop where you are! You hit someone yet you still want to run away? Detain them now!”

The military official, however, stopped him: “You came here to clean up the house, not to pick a fight!”