Unexpectedly, Cheng Qiqi actually gave those silver notes to Chun Tao. Not only did Chun Tao not embezzle them, but she also sent so many things over. Perhaps she should get to know this daughter-in-law again!

That's true, Mo'er's judgment is always good; it's her, as her mother, who has too many prejudices.

The Jin family changed into new clothes and shoes, ate steamed buns, and everyone gathered in front of the carriage to take a look. There were quilts, clothes, shoes and socks, as well as some grains and pastries that could be stored for a long time.

The Jin family members looked at Cheng Qiqi with burning eyes.

"It's just some food. What's the big deal?"

Jin Yanzhi couldn't stand everyone fawning over Cheng Qiqi, who was nothing special, so he bribed her.

"This maid just doesn't know how to buy things. This coarse linen clothing is obviously to save money!" Jin Xue'er chimed in, looking at her clothes with disdain, saying they were even worse than the clothes of the maid beside her.

"Shut up."

Hearing her children's words, Lin Huilan wished she could cover their mouths. She gritted her teeth and said, "Haven't you had enough of life in prison?"

Days in prison?

Jin Yanzhi and Jin Xueer, brother and sister, immediately shut up.

"Sir, my lord and madam are both injured and ill. Could they please ride in the worst carriage or cart?"

Liu Suyi handed the hidden jade pendant to the official. Before her marriage, she was the daughter of the Grand Tutor; after her marriage, she was the mistress of a marquis's mansion. Now, as a prisoner, she had put away all her arrogance.

"this……"

The scarred man leading the group glanced at the jade pendant in his hand; it was of good quality. He immediately put it in his pocket and refused, saying, "No, they are all criminals. How can they ride in a carriage?"

They took the money but didn't do anything!

Liu Suyi was so angry she almost fell over. In the past, he wouldn't have even been able to get close to the Marquis's mansion!

"Mother."

Seeing the commotion, Cheng Qiqi quickly stepped forward, handed over some more silver, and smiled at the scarred man, saying, "Sir, my father-in-law and grandmother are ill. We don't want to make things difficult for you. Once we leave the capital, we beg you to be lenient and let them lie on the cart."

"Consider the carriage a token of respect to the official for his hard work."

Cheng Qiqi spoke eloquently and adopted a humble attitude.

The scarred man glanced at her before saying, "That's more like it. Let's get ready to go!"

After receiving the money, the scarred man immediately seized the first carriage and said, "Put shackles and chains on them."

"They won't let them ride in a carriage before they've even left the capital's territory."

Cheng Qiqi, supporting Liu Suyi, reminded her, "Mother, now we need to think about who will carry Father and Grandmother."

"You're right."

Liu Suyi took a deep breath. A tiger fallen into the plains is bullied by dogs. Right now, these officials have taken the money but haven't done anything. There's nothing she can do. She is no longer the high and mighty mistress of the Marquis's mansion!

"You are all from the Marquis's mansion. The Marquis and the Old Madam are still unconscious. Who among you will carry them on the way?" Liu Suyi's gaze swept past Jin Yanzhi and landed on the male members of the Marquis's mansion's collateral branches.

The eldest son, Jin Zhong, had two sons, Jin Lizhi and Jin Cizhi.

Jin Xiao, the third wife, also has two sons, Jin Runzhi and Jin Zezhi.

Jin Jing, the fourth wife, has a son named Jin Mingzhi.

The Jin family's collateral branch is indeed very large and prosperous.

Jin Yanzhi hid in the crowd. He glanced quickly at the tall and loyal Marquis Zhongyong; he couldn't carry him.

Several members of the collateral branches of the Jin family exchanged glances, and Jin Zhong, the eldest son of the main branch, stepped forward: "I will carry the Marquis on my back."

"I'll carry the old lady on my back." Jin Xiao from the third branch of the family walked up to the old lady and squatted down.

Jin Jing from the fourth branch of the family was not to be outdone: "Eldest brother, third brother, we'll take turns carrying him later."

Jin Lizhi and the others said, "We can also take turns carrying it."

Lin Huilan looked at her son hiding behind her and explained somewhat awkwardly, "Yanzhi is not in good health and may not be able to carry the Marquis. We'll have to trouble you."

He, Wen, and Li ignored Lin Huilan and instead walked to Liu Suyi's side, saying, "Sister-in-law, thank you, daughter-in-law."

If it weren't for Cheng Qiqi's maid bringing them food, they would probably still be wearing dirty clothes and shoes, and starving!

What's wrong with wearing coarse cloth and linen?

They were just peasants before, and if it weren't for the influence of the Marquis and his son, they wouldn't be living such a good life.

"Qiqi, very good." Liu Suyi looked at Cheng Qiqi, who was saying goodbye to her maid.

Cheng Qiqi touched her daughter's forehead to make sure her fever had subsided before saying, "Tell Aunt Chuntao... to take care."

Goodbye, perhaps it will never be again in this lifetime.

"Take care, Aunt Chuntao." Cheng Sui'an looked at Chuntao with a clear voice, then stepped forward and hugged her.

From childhood to adulthood, besides her mother, Cheng Sui'an's favorite person was Aunt Chun Tao.

"Take care, Miss Sui'an."

Chun Tao knelt down, hugged Cheng Sui'an, and secretly stuffed some loose silver into Cheng Sui'an's hair before kneeling down before Cheng Qiqi and saying in a choked voice, "Princess Consort, please take care of yourself too."

Her life was saved by the Crown Prince's wife.

"I won't wear this."

Jin Yanzhi's loud shout rang out. Looking at the wooden shackles, the thought of having to walk like this made him wish he were dead.

"Why doesn't he have to wear it?"

Jin Yanzhi pointed to Jin Zhong and Jin Xiao, who were carrying people on their backs.

"How about you carry it?" Jin Zhong looked at Jin Yanzhi with kindness in his eyes.

"I..." Jin Yanzhi fell silent instantly; he couldn't carry it either.

The sound of a long whip slicing through the air rang out. Jin Yanzhi had no time to dodge. He only heard his mother's exclamation. The next moment, he saw the long whip coming down like a bolt of lightning.

*Slap*

The long whip struck Jin Yanzhi, causing him to fall to the ground in pain. He looked up, intending to curse, but saw the scarred man standing on the carriage: "Either you obediently put it on, or you take ten lashes from me."

The scarred man held a long whip in his hand, his cold eyes filled with eager anticipation.

A chilling cold enveloped Jin Yanzhi, making him feel as if he had instantly entered the dead of winter. Clutching his burning arm, Jin Yanzhi scrambled to the officer's feet and said, "I'll wear it."

Jin Yanzhi looked at the scarred man in horror, fearing that he would whip him again!

"Set off!"

The scarred man spoke with a hint of regret.

The men of the Jin family wore shackles, and the women wore handcuffs, their hands bound by heavy chains.

Young Jin Yun was carried on his father's back.

The youngest, Cheng Sui'an, was also carried on the back of Jin Runzhi, the third son's wife.

The Jin family's path to exile has only just begun today.

"Hurry up, didn't we just eat?"

The scarred man sat leisurely in the carriage, waving his whip to signal them to hurry. He said, "We'll travel fifty li a day. If you're too slow and miss the post station, you'll have to sleep in the open!"

……

"Your Highness, you're finally awake!"

Chongshan brought in the medicine, and the moment he saw the young master open his eyes, he excitedly stepped forward, calling out, "Old Hu, Zhishui!"

Soon, Doctor Hu and Zhishui surrounded the prince.

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