Upon returning to the Song Residence, Song Changming immediately heard Father Song and Mother Song sighing deeply in the courtyard.
"Father, Mother, what's the matter?" Song Changming couldn't help but ask.
"The government is going door to door recruiting soldiers and collecting grain again. Alas, when will such days come to an end?" Father Song said, shaking his head.
"Just now those soldiers knocked on our door, asking for you and Ping'an to enlist as well..." Mother Song said worriedly from the side.
Mentioning enlisting, brought back unpleasant memories for the elderly couple.
Song Changming knew they were reminded of his two deceased older brothers, who never returned after enlisting years ago.
"Changming, you both must not go," Mother Song said, holding Song Changming's hand.
Even for Song Ping'an, she had developed feelings and couldn't bear to see the child go to war.
"Don't worry, Mother, I will handle this matter," Song Changming comforted.
