Chapter 2, The Visiting Husband

Both Dongzi and I cannot comprehend it, but we know that the wooden peg is the key, so we have stored it away properly

The people of Sujia Village all died on wooden stakes, but grandfather committed suicide using a wooden stake. Did the others do the same? What reasons led them to commit suicide?

Both of them began to cry, eating while crying. In the end, it was unclear whether they were exhausted from crying or from eating, and they fell asleep with their heads resting on the table

Soon, Dongzi also woke up, rubbing his eyes and asking: "Brother Shitou, is this your wife's home?"

At noon, everyone at the residence stood at the entrance, and the scene frightened both Dongzi and me to the point that we did not dare to look up. Before long, a red sedan chair appeared in the distance and stopped at the entrance. A woman in white descended from it, and I knew that she was the bride, although her face was veiled, making it impossible to see her features.

After fiddling with it for half a day, the box still could not be opened. I put everything away and hid it under the bed, intending to show it to my wife when she returns.

Dongzi suddenly stopped eating, wiped his tears, and said, "Shitou Ge, I miss my parents"

Upon hearing that I was going to meet my daughter-in-law, I felt both happy and fearful. The happiness stemmed from her return, as I would be able to inquire about who harmed Sujia Village. The fear arose from the concern of what if she turned out to be unattractive

"Young Master, this servant has come to bring you food"

In a daze, I heard a girl scream, and then shout: "The young prince is here!"

The two individuals dug for half a day, creating a large pit, only to discover that once they excavated it, the soil turned into ordinary mud.

In a daze, I heard footsteps in the room, and the maidservant attending to us was recounting the situation when she discovered us. She concluded by saying that they had been crying, and as they cried, they eventually fell asleep

I also do not know. After putting on my shoes, I quietly opened the door, and immediately a girl appeared outside, dressed like a maid from ancient times. Upon seeing me, she covered her mouth and chuckled softly, "Young master, the young lady has gone out and will not return for a few days"

We hid in the room, bored, rummaging through our bags, and upon seeing the bloodstained wooden nail, our mood instantly plummeted

Xiao Lu approached and whispered, occasionally glancing this way, making me feel quite guilty

My complexion also changed, I dropped the shovel, grabbed my backpack, and pulled Dongzi towards the village entrance. Along the way, I casually pulled out the wooden nail from the village chief's forehead and tucked it into my pocket.

Both Dongzi and I had pale faces, and cold sweat covered our foreheads. However, Dongzi, being younger than I, could only tremble while clutching my clothes. I could only grit my teeth and stand up. Through the crack of the door, the little maid from earlier was followed by several others, holding roasted chickens, pig's trotters, and similar items.

Since it was my own wife’s family, I didn’t think much of it. I was really hungry and asked the young maid if there was anything to eat. She nodded, turned around, and after a few steps, she disappeared in the blink of an eye

On the third day, Xiao Lu woke me up early and had me change my clothes, saying that the young lady was coming back

There is a very strange lock above, and I cannot open it. I could only find a backpack to put everything inside, and I took a shovel with me, intending to go up the mountain to bury my grandfather and the others.

It was a waste of effort, we were all particularly angry, and we urinated on the mound of earth.

I nodded slightly; the body of Er Laizi was taken away by the men in black, which definitely raises questions. However, the murderers of Sujia Village are still those men in black

Perhaps due to my youth, when faced with the temptation of delicious food, I still opened the door. They did not take any action against us, and Dongzi and I then indulged in a hearty meal.

Dongzi cried until he was exhausted, and only then did I remember my grandfather's words. I took him home to find the box that grandfather had mentioned.

After all, marrying a wife is a lifelong commitment, and everyone hopes for a beautiful one

Walking into the mountains, feeling tired, I also forgot my sadness. It was only then that Dongzi asked me where I was going. I was also at a loss; Grandpa did not mention the address. If I were to live in a big city, how would I find my way in the vast sea of people? I hurriedly rummaged through my backpack and pulled out a plastic bag, inside which was an old sheepskin map.

As soon as we arrived in the courtyard, the back mountain rumbled ominously, and countless rocks tumbled down. Dongzi let out a strange cry, saying that the mountain was about to collapse

But just then, the little brat spat at us, and I lost my temper. The two of us caught him and gave him two hard slaps on his bottom. The child cried out loudly, and we quickly let him go, but in the blink of an eye, he had disappeared.

I chuckled foolishly, feeling somewhat out of place, but it should be my wife's family. Yet, with this kind of demeanor, could it be that they are the wealthy landlords from the mountains of escape

I held him and said, "You will not die, there are only the two of us left in Sujia Village, we still have to seek revenge"

Neither Dongzi nor I could understand, but fortunately, we recognized the small river in the valley. A red line extended along the river, but my grandfather had told me since I was young that the river leads to the Ten Thousand Great Mountains, and no one has ever been able to enter. Could it be that my wife’s family lives in the mountains

Before long, there came a knock at the door from the same young maid. I asked with a trembling voice, "Are you human or a ghost? How could you suddenly disappear? I tell you... do not come in.

However, what we can do now is to adapt to life here

Knowing that they are protecting me, I no longer feel afraid. On the seventh day, both Dongzi and I were covered in wounds, our clothes were already tattered, and after a long period of eating raw food, my stomach began to hurt uncomfortably

After waking up, Dongzi and I accepted reality, but I deeply etched every detail of Sujia Village into my mind. As long as we have a stable living environment, Dongzi and I will embark on the path of revenge

Stone Brother, have you noticed that your wife's family is quite strange?

Although we are indecisive, we have reached a point of no return. We arrived at the riverbank and walked along the river, the surroundings becoming increasingly desolate and the forest denser. At night, Dongzi and I, exhausted and hungry, huddled in a tree hollow, shivering, while outside, the sounds of various wild beasts roared.

"Brother Stone, I believe that Er Laizi has issues as well! He is not originally from our village, and he secretly climbed into the lonely grave. It was he who caused the death of my parents" Dongzi said angrily

Fortunately, we were still alive the next day. The big tiger was gone, and there were a few more wild rabbits outside the tree hole. Dongzi and I were extremely hungry, but after trying to start a fire for half a day without success, we could only eat it raw

In the following days, we traversed many mountains and walked many paths along the small river. Those two large tigers would appear every night, leaving food behind the next day

When I woke up, I was lying on a soft large bed, surrounded by antique furniture. Next to me was Dongzi, and our clothes had been changed, with our wounds also bandaged.

My wife's family home is particularly large, and there are many people. Regardless of whether Dongzi and I go there, the people on the road must stop and respectfully make way. Over the past few days, we have also forgotten our pain and have become quite reckless.

But I was really too tired and dozed off in a daze

With a thud, it was caught by the rope. Dongzi and I joyfully jumped down, ready to take it back to play. However, as soon as we got down from the tree, the little fox bit through the rope, ran up to the mound, glared at us fiercely, and said, "You wait for me!"

Having never met my daughter-in-law, I did not know what to say and could only stand there in a daze. When the sister in white passed by, she coldly said, "Follow me"

The maid, Xiao Lu, snorted and said, "The young lady is not here; come back in a few days!"

Dongzi and I hurriedly followed her. After she entered the living room, she sat in the prominent seat and instructed us to stand.

In the distance, the vast mountains still loomed, and both Dongzi and I were filled with despair. He was rolling on the ground in pain, crying out, "Brother Shitou, am I going to die?"

Animals spoke human words, and Dongzi and I were so frightened that we lost control of ourselves, scrambling back home in a panic, not daring to step outside all day. Even the maidservant who attended to us found it strange and whispered about how the young prince suddenly changed his temperament.

I was so frightened that my face turned pale, and I ran home screaming. However, the coffin behind me was in hot pursuit, crashing through the door as I entered. Just then, I encountered a maid carrying a lantern, seemingly looking for us. Upon seeing the coffin behind me, she immediately shouted, "How dare you!"

I dragged Dongzi over and when we reached the door, my tense nerves relaxed and I fainted.

Dongzi kept pinching me, urging me to speak. Just as I was thinking of saying something, a few people suddenly arrived outside

Dongzi is not dead, but we are becoming increasingly emaciated. Each day, we can only walk a short distance. It is unclear how many days have passed, but finally, the path ahead has opened up. The air is filled with the sounds of birds and the fragrance of flowers. In the distance, we see a cluster of green bricks and blue tiles, reminiscent of the houses of landlords from the past

The old coffin came to an immediate stop, and an angry voice came from inside: "Let your young lady come out, today I must have a word with her."

The two of them discussed and ran into the mountains, but they did not dare to go to the place where they encountered the little fox, instead heading to another mountain. As the sky darkened and they had not caught anything, their stomachs began to growl, and they prepared to return home for a meal. Just then, they spotted a golden mound in the distance. Dongzi and I, filled with curiosity, climbed to the top and looked around, thinking it was a mountain of gold

"Brother Stone, I am hungry!" Dongzi kept swallowing saliva, looking pitiful.

I also want grandpa

Unfortunately, I have not yet met my wife, and I do not know if the beautiful sister I saw that day is her. However, Dongzi quickly discovered some interesting places.

Dongzi and I were so frightened that we gaped with our mouths wide open, quickly closed the door, and hid behind it, trembling

The object in the old coffin let out a sound and instantly flew back. Both Dongzi and I turned pale, and for the next few days, we dared not go out. The area around my wife's home was not just strange, but terrifying.

There are many small animals in the back mountain. He has seen a little fox. During the day, we secretly ran out, brought fruits, and set a trap. The two of us lay on a big tree, and at noon, the little fox indeed came over, tempted by the food.

At that moment, a terrible scream came from the mound of earth, and Dongzi and I were so frightened that we rolled down. The mound exploded, and a large black coffin flew out, pursuing us relentlessly

In the afternoon, Dongzi and I were restless again, but we were too scared to go up the mountain because of the little fox incident, so we played in the garden. Suddenly, we saw a bare-bottomed child by the pond and curiously ran over to take a look

The rumbling behind us was incessant. Just as we ran out of the village, the entire back mountain collapsed, instantly burying Sujia Village in a mudslide. Dongzi and I watched from a distance, walking while wiping our tears and calling out for our loved ones

Not long after, two large tigers arrived, squatting outside and refusing to leave. Dongzi and I were so frightened that we didn't dare to breathe. It was too late at night, and being young, we lacked willpower, so both of us fell asleep.

I relied on my elder brother's influence, patted his head, and said, "It's nothing unusual; after all, no one dares to speak up. Let's go have some fun in the mountains"

Then I heard a very pleasant voice softly hum, and I struggled to open my eyelids. I saw a fairy-like older sister, exceptionally beautiful, as if she had walked out of the television, a stunning beauty.