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

"Cheng Qiqi".

A scream rang out, startling Cheng Qiqi, who was preparing to braise pig's head and intestines.

"Qiqi, how can you put intestines and feces together with a pig's head? Isn't that a waste?"

Seeing Cheng Qiqi's actions, Madam He from the first wife exclaimed excitedly, "This pig's head may not have much meat, but it's still meat! And with the large and small intestines, it's so smelly, who can eat it?"

"He Cuicui, isn't this much meat enough for you?"

Liu Suyi frowned. Although she didn't know why Cheng Qiqi put pig intestines together, she was protective of her own and believed that Cheng Qiqi was not a wasteful person.

"It's just a pig's head, is it really worth you yelling about here?"

Liu Suyi said coldly, "My lord, before you woke up, I made the decision to divide things up so that everyone could do their own thing."

"Suyi, your idea is good, but..."

The Marquis of Zhongyong's copper bell-like eyes swept over the members of the Jin family's collateral branches one by one, and said, "They've all been exiled. We must stick together as one to safely reach Lingnan and start a new life."

"Second brother, don't worry, we'll all listen to you," Grandpa Jin immediately declared.

Third Master Jin said, "Second Brother, without you, our whole family would still be farming. We'll do whatever you say."

Master Jin: "Yes."

"Since we arrived in the capital, Qiqi has been providing food and clothing. She's also been the one who found food along the way. So, is it okay if Qiqi wants to braise some pig's head and intestines?"

The Marquis of Zhongyong's voice was deep as he swept his gaze over the female relatives of the collateral branches.

"no problem."

Wen and Li answered very quickly.

"I... I'm just afraid of wasting money."

Madam He dared not look at Marquis Zhongyong. She had always felt that Marquis Zhongyong had a powerful aura, and Liu Suyi was a lady from a prominent family, which was completely different from them, who came from humble backgrounds!

Marquis Zhongyong glanced at her coldly, then looked at Cheng Qiqi and said, "Don't worry about the braising. There's no meat dish that won't taste good."

"it is good."

Cheng Qiqi was surprised that both Liu Suyi and Zhongyong Hou were on her side. She felt more at ease with the braising. She first blanched the ginger and garlic, and then threw in the special braising spice packet. As soon as it started to stew, the aroma came out!

He sniffed, not daring to ask, and touched Jin Xuan'er's back.

Jin Xuan'er glanced at it before asking softly, "Sister-in-law, your spices smell so good."

"These are spices that I came up with myself. They contain star anise, cinnamon, cloves, and fennel seeds." Cheng Qiqi pretended not to know what He meant.

The aroma wafted far and wide, and Scarface Zhang and his companions instantly felt that the meat in their pot didn't smell as good as the meat in other people's pots.

Cheng Qiqi took some oiled paper, wrapped it up, and gave it to Jin Lizhi: "Give this to the officials."

Jin Li looked at the small oil paper package and handed it over to Scarface Zhang and the others.

"Dad, this isn't poisonous, is it?"

Zhang Gui looked at the tiny amount of material wrapped in oil paper, and before he could even open his mouth, he was slapped on the head.

Use your pig brain to think!

Scarface Zhang slapped him across the face. How could he have given birth to such a stupid son?

That night, the aroma of stewed meat was so enticing that no one wanted to sleep. When they finally got to eat the meat, their mood improved even more.

Even if you only add a little salt, and there's even a slight fishy smell, it doesn't stop everyone from enjoying the food.

Cheng Qiqi covered the braised pig's head and intestines with the jar, seemingly not intending to eat them. He Shi glanced at them and dared not say anything more!

"belch."

Someone let out a burp, and Jin Lizhi exclaimed happily, "After so long, I've finally had a full meal!"

I'm full from eating so much meat!

"Dad, what should I do about my leg?"

After eating and drinking his fill, Jin Yanzhi began to worry about his legs.

"It's broken, I'll reconnect it for you. It'll be fine after ten to fifteen days of rest."

Marquis Zhongyong's casual words made Jin Yanzhi want to cry instantly.

Lin Huilan, who was standing to the side, wiped her greasy mouth and said while rubbing her eyes, "My lord, Yanzhi is your only son. Let's ask them for some medicine."

"Lin Huilan".

Marquis Zhongyong stared intently at her: "When I ran out of medicine before, were you even slightly worried?"

"Of course I'm worried."

Lin Huilan was so excited she almost swore an oath, but the Marquis of Zhongyong's eyes, as if they could see through everything, made Lin Huilan lower her gaze: "My Lord..."

"Alright, he won't be crippled." At most, he'll suffer a little.

When the Marquis of Zhongyong stepped forward, Jin Yanzhi cried out in pain as soon as he touched Jin Yanzhi's leg.

"Shut up."

Marquis Zhongyong took a piece of cloth and stuffed it into Jin Yanzhi's mouth, saying, "Such a small injury, and you're making such a fuss. You're disgracing the Jin family."

Jin Yanzhi cried out in pain, his veins bulging. Lin Huilan, standing beside him, repeatedly said, "My lord, please be gentle."

When Marquis Zhongyong glanced at her, Lin Huilan dared not speak and could only comfort her, "Yanzhi, just bear with it."

"Mmm~!"

I can't hold it in, it hurts so much!

Jin Yanzhi's tears streamed down his face. Marquis Zhongyong said, "Lizhi, bring two sticks."

"My lord, will this work?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Huilan immediately spoke up.

Marquis Zhongyong retorted, "Then go find two planks of wood."

Lin Huilan: "..." She couldn't find it in this desolate wilderness.

Jin Lizhi picked out two straight wooden sticks and handed them over. After Zhongyong Hou tied them up, he immediately wrapped them with the sticks: "Yanzhi, only by enduring hardship can one rise above others."

Jin Yanzhi: "..." He wanted to be a superior person and didn't want to suffer.

"Alright, go to sleep."

After tying him up, Marquis Zhongyong leaned against a tree and closed his eyes: "There are still fifty li to travel tomorrow."

Fifty li (approximately 25 kilometers).

Lin Huilan became even more worried. She was about to ask Marquis Zhongyong if her son could ride in a cart when she looked up and saw his tightly closed eyes. Even though he was covered in blood, the coldness emanating from him made Lin Huilan dare not speak again. She could only worry silently in her heart.

Just as Lin Huilan was about to leave, she saw a fleeting hint of mockery in Liu Suyi's eyes. Lin Huilan glared back without hesitation, her eyes seeming to say: What are you so smug about? My son only has a broken leg, but your son is dead!

Liu Suyi closed her eyes, too lazy to look at Lin Huilan's pretentious act any longer!

Cheng Qiqi covered her daughter with clothes, thinking: It's good that Marquis Zhongyong is awake. Not only are the three branches of the collateral branch afraid of him, but Lin Huilan and her two children are even more afraid. From now on, I won't bother to say anything more.

As night deepened, Jin Yanzhi, who had been in pain all night, was terrified when he saw his father, Marquis Zhongyong, working at dawn. He had seen his father's wound from yesterday, with the white bone exposed, yet... he acted as if nothing had happened.

The remaining pork broth was cooked into porridge. Cheng Qiqi lifted the lid and took out the pig's head meat and large intestine that had been braised all night. She peeled the meat, cut it into sections, and put it into the porridge, which became pig's head meat and large intestine porridge!

"My lord, mother, would you like to try some?"

Cheng Qiqi took the initiative to ask.