The Cui family did not have to travel far before they spotted a small courtyard at the foot of the mountain. Wisps of cooking smoke rose from the chimneys of various homes, and the occasional crowing of roosters could be heard alongside the sight of chickens and ducks being kept in every yard.
The three Cui sisters had not seen such a warm, peaceful scene in months. Cui Yurong, in particular, suddenly felt her eyes welling up, a constant urge to cry at the slightest provocation.
Before arriving home, Si Jiuyue had used the excuse of needing to visit the latrine to step aside and retrieve concealer from her Dimension to cover the scars on her face. Only then did she lead the others toward home. Along the way, villagers greeted Si Jiuyue with smiles.
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