Chapter 94: Patience First

Although the destination was not far away, Cheng Weiyao had a vague feeling of unease. Wang Gang's voice was very low, and with her limited hearing ability, she really couldn't hear it clearly without the bonus of martial arts foundation like Wen Chengyun.

But from the malicious eyes and faint smiles on the corners of the officials' mouths, she felt an unprecedented premonition: "It may not sound good, but I feel that it may be difficult for us to..."

Cheng Weiyao was actually most wary of Wang Gang. Although Li Kui and Chen Er seemed to be the most hostile to the Qingping Palace among the officials, she knew deep down that a barking dog would bite, and Wang Gang, who seemed to occasionally act as a peacemaker, was the most dangerous...

"To be honest, the officers really didn't intend to let us get there alive from the beginning."

Wen Chengyun raised his eyes and glanced at Cheng Weiyao who was standing across from the campfire. The dancing flames were reflected in her pupils, just like the worry and fear in her heart. He pursed his lips and responded softly.

From the beginning of his journey to exile, he had guessed that the big fish behind the scenes was most likely going to kill him, and it didn't make any difference whether it was a direct assassination or an accident.

He even thought that choosing to bribe the officials was a gentle and safe method. On the one hand, he could use time to prove whether he was really demoted and despised or just a spy for the court; on the other hand, it was natural for officials to manage the people, and they were better at dealing with prisoners who could not withstand the hardships of exile and accidentally "died suddenly", so it would not seem strange if someone investigated in the future.

"Then why not kill them?"

Cheng Weiyao was slightly stunned, but then she quickly understood. After all, her adopted husband was a member of the palace. Since ancient times, the emperor had the most children. It was not easy for a prince to grow up safely, so his mind was naturally clear.

Kill? Wen Chengyun curled his lips slightly, without saying a word. He reached out and used a branch to poke at the edge of the campfire, pulling the small flame that had jumped out back into the fire.

Even if it is weak, there will be no escape under his nose.

The actions of the officials since they set out on the journey have repeatedly crossed the bottom line of my family. It is indeed enough to kill them eight hundred times, but a little impatience can ruin a big plan...

Cheng Weiyao looked at Wen Chengyun's actions with some confusion. During these days of traveling through time, she had come to understand Wen Chengyun's character. He was a cat at ordinary times, but a tiger when protecting his cubs.

These officers were planning to kill him. Wen Chengyun's attitude was ambiguous. He wasn't the type to joke with his family. Was he prepared and therefore fearless, or...

The topic ended without any conclusion. Wen Chengyun insisted on staying to keep watch, so Cheng Weiyao let him go. After all, Wen Chengyun was a martial arts master. If he really encountered some bad guys who roamed in the wild temple, their kung fu would at least be better than her own Triangle Cat's.

I sleep lightly in the outer room, but my perception is still online. If there is any loose soil or wood in the wild temple and it is about to collapse, I can take care of it and notify everyone to evacuate immediately.

However, Cheng Weiyao's worries were in vain. The night passed peacefully. The officers, on the other hand, slept until noon due to the effect of Ma Fei San. When they woke up, the sun was shining on their buttocks.

Everyone who participated in the tea party slept soundly last night and looked radiant and energetic in the morning.

"Oh no! We must have had diarrhea last night. We're going to be delayed again today..."

"Don't panic, didn't big brother tell you to take your time? The destination isn't far away anyway."

When the sunlight shone directly onto his eyelids from the roof, his brothers' cries filled his surroundings, and Wang Gang just slowly regained himself from the heavy dream.

He hadn't slept so deeply in a long time. In his dream, he even saw his younger brother who died tragically on the battlefield. The bloody face made his eyes red when he woke up.

"Brother, are you okay?"

Chen Er was a thoughtful person. When he noticed that something was wrong with Wang Gang's condition, he immediately ran to his side to ask about his well-being.

Wang Gang blinked slowly, quickly hiding the murderous intent surging in his eyes: "I'm fine, notify the troops to prepare to move out!"

The team set off in a hurry, and the journey seemed very tense, but when they reached the waterway, they were ordered to rest by the water.

There is naturally no rush to exile the prisoners. Once they are exiled, their final destination will definitely be those barren lands where no grass grows.

Being exiled three thousand miles away, they were never allowed to return to their hometown. Not to mention that people in ancient times were homesick, but once they arrived at the place, most prisoners would begin the process of hard labor and atonement for the rest of their lives. Many of them would work themselves to death and be buried in a foreign land.

Of course, there are also some who choose to live a miserable life rather than die, and some even choose to commit suicide when they are sentenced to exile... Therefore, it doesn't matter if you arrive late.

Ever since Wang Gang ordered a rest, Cheng Weiyao noticed scattered malicious gazes falling on her. She narrowed her eyes slightly, feeling that the officers were not up to any good purpose.

As expected, the next second, Chen Er's arrogant voice rang out: "Doesn't Cheng Weiyao know how to fish? Go down to the river and catch some for us brothers to eat. What's so good about dry food and biscuits? I want to have a fresh bite today!"

Cheng Weiyao didn't even turn her head, pretending she didn't hear anything. She really thought she was the boss. Why didn't she go down and catch them? Wen Chengming, at such a young age, knew not to eat for free...

"If the officer doesn't mind, how about I go catch some? I'm a decent swimmer, so catching a fish shouldn't be a problem..."

"Count me in. I used to be a seasoned angler, the kind that could catch a basket a day..."

Cheng Weiyao ignored him, clearly humiliating the officers, who all had dark faces, ready to explode at any moment. But everyone, grateful for Cheng Weiyao's tea party hospitality last night, wanted to help, either spontaneously or at the urging of their wives.

"What's your business? Are you trying to steal someone's girlfriend right in front of her? Her husband hasn't said a word, why are you making such a fuss?"

Li Kui stood up and showed off his muscular biceps to everyone, intending to use force to deal with the troublemaker, while he did not forget to glance at Wen Chengyun's face.

Cheng Weiyao turned her back to the officials and silently rolled her eyes. "Of course Wen Chengyun wouldn't stand out. He's someone who's planning something big..."

"I'm talking to you. You've suddenly become hard of hearing after one night, right? It's okay if you don't want to go! If I remember correctly, Wen Liyu and Wen Chengming can also spear fish, right..."

Li Kui glanced at Cheng Weiyao's slender and well-proportioned back, a trace of obscene greed flashed in his eyes, and when he met Wen Liyu's sour face, his eyes scanned her up and down.

"It's a job. If you don't do it, I'll find someone else to do it. It's reasonable."