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The remaining people hurriedly filled their stomachs and returned to their quarters.

Fearing that the children might cause trouble, Mother Lin took them into her room.

The four children were to sleep in the main room while she and her husband would stay in the adjoining room, keeping a close eye on them.

With Sun Cui heavily pregnant, Chen Qiulan shared a room with her. Concerned for their safety, they didn't let Hexiu leave either.

The three women stayed in the same room.

Nanzhi and Shen Miaomiao, having not seen each other for a long while, chatted about their lives in the village as though they were still there.

"Sister Nanzhi, you're amazing."

"Why do you say that?"

Shen Miaomiao admiredly touched Nanzhi's bulging belly.

"You managed to survive such trying times."

"You can too."

Nanzhi took Shen Miaomiao's hand, assuring her.

The northern city was originally inhabited by the wealthy, but since their departure from Yan City, their houses were left unattended.