TFWYH – Chapter 357 A Disaster Is Possible

Tang Wan looked suspicious. “Why send them to Qingyuan Yashe?”

Ling Yu fell silent for a moment, then spoke anyway. “There’s a locust plague in Wutong Town. I’ve had constables watching the main route between Wutong Town and Xiangxi Town. Someone came back today to report that the locust swarm is moving toward Xiangxi Town, and…”

He paused, then continued, “I think it’s more than just a locust plague. The messenger also mentioned something strange — at the foot of the mountain where they’re stationed, many wild animals have run out of the mountains and are fleeing in all directions. I feel this is unusual. I’m afraid something major may be about to happen.”

Tang Wan’s expression grew serious when she heard this.

Animals fleeing in groups?

That usually meant a natural disaster.

The most likely possibilities were an earthquake or a volcanic eruption.

Could that mountain be a volcano?

That didn’t seem right — she’d never heard of it being one.

Then it must be an earthquake?

At that thought, Tang Wan couldn’t sit still. She urged Ling Yu to sleep early, then went outside to communicate with Taxue.

Unfortunately, Taxue didn’t know anything and showed no unusual signs.

Tang Wan had no choice but to give up and return to the room, worried.

Seeing her frown tightly, Ling Yu somewhat regretted telling her and comforted her, “No matter what happens, we’ll just protect our own family.”

“Mm.” That was certain, but thinking of the innocent people still made Tang Wan feel uneasy.

She could only hope the disaster would come later, giving her husband time to prepare—

Early the next morning, Ling Yu went out.

Today was the day everyone was going to the estate for an outing.

Because of what Ling Meiren had said yesterday, Tang Wan was distracted. Madam Jiang called her several times before she noticed.

“What’s wrong?” Madam Jiang touched her forehead. “Are you feeling unwell?”

Tang Wan opened her mouth to tell the truth, but when she thought of the trouble that would follow, she held her tongue.

Just then, Taxue — who had said everything was fine last night — suddenly grew restless, pacing with quick hoofbeats and snorting urgently, as if ready to bolt at any moment.

Tang Wan stiffened and turned to look at it in disbelief.

Didn’t you say everything was fine last night?

Snort, snort… Run, run — this horse is going to die!

Tang Wan no longer cared about anyone unimportant. After brushing Madam Jiang off with a few quick words, she stuffed her into the carriage and sent her to the estate.

Then she drove the carriage to pick up Ling Canghe and the Tang Hongba family.

They had only just gotten up. They knew they were going to Tang Wan’s estate for fun today, but didn’t expect her to arrive so early.

Tang Tianyang wasn’t even out of bed yet.

Tang Wan suppressed her anxiety and only set off after they finished getting ready.

After leaving the Tang residence, she saw the elderly Qin couple next door setting up their tofu stall.

Seeing the whole group, the old couple warmly greeted them. “Oh! Where are you all headed with the whole family in tow?”

Before Tang Hongba could answer, Tang Wan quickly said, “We’re going to my estate for fun. Uncle Qin, Aunt Qin — come along too!”

“Huh?” The couple froze. Uncle Qin hurriedly waved his hands. “How could we? You go enjoy yourselves — we still need to run our stall!”

Tang Wan insisted, “Missing one day won’t matter. Yun-niang is there too — spend a proper day with your daughter and go back to the stall tomorrow.”

“Well…”

“Dad, Mom, just go!”

“That’s right — in-laws, come with us. Money can always be earned later. It’s rare to go out and have fun — it’s livelier with more people!”

The Qin couple still wanted to decline, but Qin Suyun and Tang Hongba cut them off.

Since everyone urged them so warmly, the elderly Qin couple finally agreed.