บท 259: Chapter 259: Down the Well (1)_1

The Ruanlin family matriarch let out a sigh and reached out to touch his head.

She waited until his crying had subsided before speaking softly, "Why cry? You're such a grown boy. Aren't you afraid that others will see and laugh? Get up, we're going home. Whatever the matter, just tell Grandma."

Ruan Jun nodded through his sobs, and the Ruanlin matriarch led him to his feet. They returned to the Ruan family courtyard under the curious and puzzled gazes of the onlookers.

Ruan Jiaojiao and Xiu Xi worked together to close the courtyard gate.

Once Ruan Jun's emotions had stabilized, the Ruanlin matriarch asked him, "What exactly happened? You want to go down into the mines to dig coal; do you know what kind of place that is? Once you go, you may not be able to return."

Ruan Jun nodded to show he understood.

Ruan Jiaojiao fetched some cold water from a bucket, soaked a towel, and had the minion wring it out before taking it to Ruan Jun, "Second Brother, wipe your face."