Fu Fei and Fu Li had been listening quietly.
After hearing what Master Fu said about the young men, Fu Fei hesitated for a moment before asking softly,
"Then… what about the girls?"
Fu Li also looked at their parents nervously.
"What happens to the women there?"
Madame Fu shook her head slowly, her expression not very good.
Master Fu sighed.
"The women… do not have it easy either."
He paused for a moment before continuing.
"Sometimes they are sold for grain when families cannot find food."
Fu Fei's face turned pale.
Master Fu continued quietly,
"Some are married off quickly to repay debts to money lenders. Others are exchanged for favors or protection."
The words made the air around the fire turn heavy.
Fu Fei and Fu Li immediately grabbed each other's hands.
Both of them looked frightened.
Seeing their reaction, Fu Sheng spoke calmly.
"You don't need to worry."
Everyone looked at him.
His voice was steady.
