The guard beside Li You followed closely, reaching out to grab Chen Zigeng.
Li You hurriedly stretched out his hand to stop him; he had seen this child at the Papermaking Workshop and knew he was from Chen Family Village.
Chen Zigeng's eyes were red, his arms tightly wrapped as if afraid Li You would disappear in a blink.
Li You asked softly, "Child, what happened to your sister?"
Li You's low voice carried a certain warmth, causing the tears in Chen Zigeng's eyes to overflow instantly; he opened his mouth but made no sound, seemingly unsure of how to begin.
"Let go of me first," Li You comforted, "Let's go inside and talk slowly."
Only then did Chen Zigeng release his arms, but as soon as his hands fell, Li You immediately took hold of them.
Wearing an official uniform, Li You led the child in coarse cloth clothing, one big and one small, into the office at the entrance of the government office.
