Exiled to Lingnan, the Crown Prince's wife raises children, cultivates the land, and leads the

"It's too hot."

Liu Suyi's outstretched hand was scalded back. Looking at the festering wound, she became even more anxious. There was no medicine!

"Mother, clean the wound first, then apply the medicine."

Cheng Qiqi brought over a basin of hot water and added a pinch of salt.

"Seven Seven".

Liu Suyi's eyes flickered; this was a life-saving medicine!

"Jin..."

Liu Suyi raised her eyes, glanced at Jin Yanzhi lying to the side groaning in pain, and then walked right past him.

"Second Aunt, let me do it."

Jin Lizhi stepped forward and was about to put the water in when Cheng Qiqi asked, "Did you wash your hands?"

Jin Lizhi paused for a moment, then got up and washed his hands in the nearby stream. Just as he was about to use the water in the basin, Cheng Qiqi asked softly, "Does Mother have a clean handkerchief?"

"I have."

Jin Lizhi took a clean handkerchief from the clothes of the person in his arms and asked, "Sister-in-law, is this handkerchief alright?"

He dared not use his second aunt's personal handkerchief.

Liu Suyi turned around, and Cheng Qiqi nodded, saying, "Okay."

The wound was festering and oozing pus, looking rather disgusting. Cheng Qiqi was surprised that Jin Lizhi cleaned it so thoroughly and carefully.

Liu Suyi sat by her side the whole time, helping to apply the medicine powder and so on, without showing any disgust.

This is completely different from the mistress of the Marquis's mansion, who is at odds with the Marquis every day.

Lin Huilan, Jin Yanzhi, and Jin Xue'er, who were pampered by the Marquis, kept their distance, as if the Marquis had something dirty about him.

Perhaps this is what it means to see true friendship in times of trouble.

Cheng Qiqi didn't look at it anymore, but started to brew the fever reducer. After hesitating for a long time, she didn't add the fever reducer. Who knows if mixing Chinese medicine and Western medicine together might kill someone?

A strong bitter smell emanated from the small medicine pot. As darkness fell, Cheng Qiqi held her daughter and gently patted her back to comfort her.

Cheng Sui'an, who had been lying obediently in Cheng Qiqi's arms, was starting to feel sleepy. He asked drowsily, "Mom, is Daddy's back the same as Uncle's?"

"An'an".

Cheng Qiqi looked down and saw that her daughter was already sleeping like a little pig. She kissed her daughter, her eyes filled with heartache.

Cheng Qiqi looked up and saw Lin Huilan's resentful gaze, but she pretended not to notice.

You won't starve to death even if you go hungry for a day.

"Get up quickly, let's go!"

A yamen runner banged a gong, which disturbed the entire Jin family. Having learned from the experience of Jin Yanzhi being almost beaten to death yesterday, no one dared to make a fuss or say anything.

"Sister-in-law's medicine really works; Uncle's fever has gone down."

Jin Lizhi stayed up all night to make sure the Marquis's fever had subsided, and only then did the Jin family breathe a sigh of relief.

Liu Suyi also breathed a sigh of relief.

To light a fire and cook?

That's impossible; we can only stuff the firewood that wasn't burned yesterday onto the horse-drawn cart or the handcart.

After a simple meal of yesterday's sweet potatoes, we're ready to set off!

Having gone hungry for two meals, Lin Huilan and the other two were seeing stars. Seeing the cold sweet potatoes, they rushed over and put them in their mouths.

"Give!"

Lin Huilan was afraid that Cheng Qiqi would snatch it, so she secretly threw some loose silver over and then ate with Jin Yanzhi and Jin Xueer.

Cheng Qiqi held the loose silver coins, a smile playing on her lips.

Having eaten their fill yesterday, the Jin family members were more experienced in walking today. Jin Sui'an no longer needed Cheng Qiqi to carry her; the brothers from the Jin family's collateral branches took turns carrying An'an on their backs.

Under the scorching sun, with a long road ahead, no one in the Jin family wanted to speak. They were bound by heavy shackles and chains, and the road ahead seemed endless.

I walked numbly for two days.

Wangjing Town.

The first town after leaving Kyoto, though small, had everything one could need.

"Sir, could you please make an exception and let us go buy some food and clothing?"

As the eldest son, Grandpa Jin took the initiative to step forward and offered to make an exception by taking out money.

"Of course, of course."

Scarface Zhang weighed the silver in his hand, then raised an eyelid and said, "Ah Gui."

"Sir, I'll go with them; I guarantee they won't be able to escape."

Zhang Gui stepped forward, a sword hanging at his waist, and dressed in the clothes of a yamen runner.

The Jin family gathered together to discuss who should go.

Finally, Grandpa Jin, Third Grandpa Jin, Fourth Grandpa Jin, and Jin Yanzhi went together!

"Going to so many places, are you treating it like shopping?"

Zhang Gui watched the four men leave and said irritably, "Two."

Finally, Grandpa Jin and Fourth Master Jin went to town to buy things, while the rest of the people stayed at the post station.

Scarface Zhang and his group drank and ate meat, while the Jin family sat on the ground in the courtyard.

Why can't we...eat?

Jin Xue'er was puffing out her cheeks, but before she could finish speaking, Lin Huilan covered her mouth and reminded her, "If you don't want to be bullied, shut up!"

"Hmm."

Jin Xue'er blinked, but ultimately dared not say anything.

The Jin family watched as the yamen runners drank and ate meat. These yamen runners were no good people; they would beat and scold people at the drop of a hat.

Soon, everyone got busy, using the kitchen to make pancakes. They had been eating porridge for six days straight, including in the prison, and nobody wanted to eat anymore!

Cheng Qiqi quickly finished making the pancakes and then shared them with Liu Suyi and Jin Suian!

"Qiqi, your cooking skills are amazing."

Liu Suyi discovered that this country girl she once looked down on was like a treasure. Not only was she smart, but she was also a great cook. Her sweet potato porridge was always more delicious than anyone else's!

"..."

Cheng Qiqi smiled. Her porridge with added sugar was sure to taste better than anyone else's.

"Qiqi, I gave the money to the eldest son's family. We'll buy grain, and we'll all be fine."

"The Marquis's health has also begun to recover."

"Although I am confused, I have woken up a few times."

Liu Suyi kept rambling on, but the main point was to thank Cheng Qiqi.

Soon, the eldest and fourth sons of the Jin family returned after shopping, with a whole cartload of goods.

Zhang Gui ran up to Scarface Zhang and muttered, "The Jin family is rich!"

Scarface Zhang raised an eyebrow: "Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse!"

"Come on, let's drink." Scarface Zhang held up his wine glass, taking a sip of wine and a bite of meat, thoroughly enjoying himself.

Jin Yanzhi sniffed hard, the aroma of wine and meat mingling with his breath, and bit into a pancake with a look of disgust: "Mother, didn't we give you money? Why can't we even eat meat?"

"Yanzhi, this is just a small town. Next time we pass through a big city, I'll buy you some meat."

Lin Huilan comforted her softly.

After eating and drinking their fill, everyone took their blankets and prepared to rest for the night.

Previously, in the wilderness, everyone was men, who would gather in twos and threes, surrounding the women and children in the middle.

Each family bought an extra quilt today, so it won't be too cold at night.

"Mother, I need to go to the outhouse."

Jin Xue'er said softly, and Lin Huilan glanced at Jin Xuan'er and said, "Why don't you invite her to come along?"

The blisters on her feet kept popping and then popping again, but she didn't want to walk another step.

Jin Xue'er pulled Jin Xuan'er from the eldest branch of the family away, accompanied by her elder brother Jin Lizhi. Cheng Qiqi had just covered the sleeping Jin Sui'an with a blanket when she caught a glimpse of Zhang Gui, who reeked of alcohol, sneaking off with a constable.