Chapter 26: Finding Joy in Suffering

"Why are you saying such harsh words? What do you mean by robbing? It's clearly called borrowing..."

Several serious criminals smiled at each other, obviously fearless and not taking Cheng Weiyao's threats seriously at all.

"Isn't this clearly bullying?"

Wen Liyu was obviously concerned about these serious criminals, but she couldn't bear to watch Cheng Weiyao being bullied.

Wen Chengming was also eager to make a move. If the imperial concubine had not held him tightly, he might have rushed in front of him by now.

Cheng Weiyao used her eyes to stop Wen Liyu and Wen Chengming who wanted to get closer. One was a delicate and frail princess, and the other was a half-sized baby boy. If they came over, it would only cause two more concerns.

"If you don't say anything, I'll take it as your agreement. Then we brothers will not be polite. Thank you, young lady!"

In just a short while, several serious criminals couldn't wait to reach out and steal the fruits of Cheng Weiyao's labor.

"Thank you, sir."

Cheng Weiyao frowned, scooped up the jam that had not yet cooled down and blew it towards the face of the serious criminal. She really didn't want to hurt anyone or see blood unless it was absolutely necessary.

"Hey, you stinky bitch, you're shameless, huh? Come on guys, don't be polite, you don't know how to tease!"

The scalded criminal rolled up his sleeves while cursing, but before he could raise his hand, his wrist was grabbed by the person behind him.

"Who is so blind as to dare to meddle in my affairs?!"

When the serious criminal turned around, he saw Wen Chengyun's calm face with gentle eyes and brows, but they all felt a chill at the same time.

Wen Chengyun pursed his lips and said nothing, just staring at the several serious criminals in front of him.

He felt that it was strange that the officers suddenly called him over. They didn't tell him what work or what it was, but instead pulled him over and made sarcastic remarks and talked about all sorts of things.

It turned out to be a trick to lure the tiger away from the mountain. It seems that these officials really can't stand to see the Qinghe Palace family doing well. Even if they don't take action themselves, they will find something for the Qinghe Palace people to do.

"Master, how about you forgive my fault and let go of my wrist? You and your family can enjoy your meal and we won't disturb you..."

The serious criminals were well aware of Wen Chengyun's lethality, and they demonstrated on the spot what it meant to follow one's heart.

Cheng Weiyao just found it funny. These serious criminals were really flexible and it would be a shame if they didn't become officials.

As soon as the group of bad guys left, the naughty kids came up and surrounded Cheng Weiyao's pot, intending to take it out. They saw clearly just now that it was a weapon!

"My mother taught me that we should pursue bad guys while we're victorious. Wen Chengming, just watch while I teach them a lesson!"

"Count me in! I've shot birds with a slingshot at home before, and I always hit them!"

The children were all very excited. If they had not been supervised by their parents, they would have rushed over. Some of them were even making faces at the back of the criminal.

"What are you doing? Are you planning on wasting food?"

Cheng Weiyao's face was gloomy, and she clapped her hands to slap back the pairs of white and tender hands that were stretched out to her. She had accidentally become a negative example!

"This is food. It's hard to come by, you know? If you want a drink, bring a cup and line up..."

Cheng Weiyao reorganized the order and began to distribute the jam in an orderly manner. Compared with the adults who had their own ulterior motives, the naughty kids were still cute even though they were a little mischievous.

With this episode, the team quickly set out again. They had to face the challenges of survival while also being wary of the frequent offenders and naive children who came looking for trouble. Cheng Weiyao's attitude was surprisingly positive, and she considered it all just fun, a battle of wits and courage along the long road of exile...

The exile road does not always arrive at the resting place on time. Occasionally, we are forced to stop in the wild. When the night falls, the originally spacious sunny avenue appears a bit eerie, especially the dark woods on both sides of the road.

"We can't make it tonight, so we'll just rest here and prepare to set up camp and rest."

Wang Gang glanced at the map in his hand and raised his hand to signal the exile team behind him to stop. According to the map, it would be difficult to reach the resting place tonight. Wild animals are accustomed to hunting under the cover of darkness. If they traveled in the dark, no one might notice that a few people were missing from the team.

Everyone began to prepare for the night, and the Qingping Palace family was no exception.

"I'll build the fire. I think I've got the hang of it!"

Cheng Weiyao took out her pocket knife and cut a few bundles of firewood on the roadside. Wen Liyu volunteered to build a bonfire.

The bright light of the fire will make the wild beasts hide and dare not approach easily. This is also a small thing that can easily bring a sense of accomplishment. Wen Liyu is willing to take the initiative to step forward, and Cheng Weiyao is naturally happy to see it happen.

After the fire was set up, everyone sat around it according to their families. Some rested, while others were responsible for keeping watch. Everything was in good order.

For dinner, they chose to eat some dry food biscuits with Cheng Weiyao's jam. After all, they were exhausted after a hard day.

Cheng Weiyao's generosity once again won everyone's favor, but Cheng Weiyao didn't take it to heart. Homemade jam couldn't be preserved for a long time, and it was originally prepared for dinner...

After eating and drinking, their eyelids began to droop, and many people leaned against tree trunks and rocks and fell asleep in a daze.

"Madam, please rest. I will keep watch at night."

Wen Chengming glanced at the yawning Wen Chengming and Wen Liyu, took the initiative to sit next to Cheng Weiyao, and took charge of the evening's work.

"Okay, my husband, call me later in the night and I'll take your place."

Cheng Weiyao glanced at the people in Prince Qingping's Mansion. The Imperial Noble Consort was weak and was about to fall asleep with her eyes closed.

Although Wen Liyu and Wen Chengming were still awake, Wen Chengyun, as their brother, was around and would probably not want them to suffer any loss or hardship.

Wen Chengyun responded softly and used a branch to poke the campfire in front of him.

Cheng Wei Yao originally planned to sleep, but after lying with her eyes closed for ten minutes, she didn't feel sleepy at all. She was not a person who could sit idle.

Since she couldn't sleep, she decided to make use of the time. She went into QQ Farm on a whim. The vegetables and fruits in the warehouse would hardly spoil. They would remain in the same condition when she took them out.

Cheng Weiyao was quite surprised by this. Isn't this just a large, super-powerful fresh-keeping refrigerator?!

Cheng Weiyao opened her eyes, and Wen Chengyun, who was originally sitting next to her, was nowhere to be seen.

She reached out and touched the seat beside her. It was still warm, and it looked like someone had just left. Did he go to the bathroom?

She looked around and found it was quiet and no one noticed her. Cheng Weiyao's consciousness moved slightly, and the next second, some fresh food and wild fruits appeared under the basket covered with cloth.