Chitetsu Village Mine
The little reddish stream that once flowed slowly still exists, but the water has lost its former clarity.
Many makeshift sheds have been built on the open space not far from the stream.
There were workers resting inside, as it was lunchtime. Why weren't they eating at the Peace Hotel? Because it was still quite a distance, and they had already bought their lunch in the morning.
Most of those who used to mine here are now blacksmiths and smelters in the center of Red Iron Village.
A small number of people with poor health, along with some women and children, farm the land on the outskirts of Chitie Village.
"Fir Tree, I heard you're leaving soon?" Elm Tree said with some reluctance, as Fir Tree had been with them ever since they arrived.
"Yes, Elm, I need to take over the police squad. You and Orange Smith will be in charge of this place from now on. Can you handle it?"
"No problem, Cedar. We will definitely mine enough ore and ensure everyone's safety. Report any problems to Chief Smith immediately."
Elm is very satisfied with his current life. He no longer worries about having enough to eat, but rather about what to eat! This is a blissful happiness that makes people suffer!
Elm was somewhat excited. He looked at the miners who had come with him and asked, "Do you regret coming here?"
Smiles appeared on everyone's faces. "We regret that we came too late; there are no nice houses to stay in."
It seems everyone knows about the house repairs in the territory. Now, you have to repair your own house; the days of the lord repairing houses are long gone.
Yes, Elm had seen Cedar's house, a place he could never have imagined. He had never thought that Cedar, who had grown up with him, could live in such a house. It was impossible for him not to be envious.
He didn't know how many copper dragon coins the other things in the house would cost, but he knew how many copper dragon coins the incredibly smooth elm wood floor would cost.
Elm subconsciously touched the money pouch at his waist. After winter, they started distributing copper dragon coins, but after deducting food, drink, clothes, and shoes, all that was left was what he had at his waist. He didn't know how long he would have to work to build a house like Cedar's.
His son still lives with the cedar family. Iris is a good girl, but his son seems a bit naughty.
He wondered if his wife, Dingxiang, was still alive in Zishanling. If she was, how would she feel knowing that her son was still alive? Yumu dared not think about it.
He tightened his purse. Regardless of whether his wife was still alive or not, his son was certainly still alive. He had to build his own house.
Just as Elm was making his vow, a voice interrupted him.
"Elm, someone came to tell you that your son accidentally fell, but it wasn't serious. Healer Sophia from the castle has already taken a look at him and asked you to go and see him when you have time."
Elm was initially startled, but he felt much more at ease after hearing what the boy said next. That kid was indeed mischievous; he was just talking about it a moment ago, and then he fell down.
However, the castle's healer was truly kind, even taking the initiative to go and see a doctor.
"Spruce, let's go back and take a look!" Elm decided to go and check on things now.
"Okay, I'll go pack my things." Shan Shu left for the time being.
"Chenglong Smith, I'll be gone for half a day. You can finish the work this afternoon. Can you do it well?" Yumu looked at the person next to him.
"No problem, Elm, go ahead and do it. I'm a professional at mining."