At 1-3 PM, outside the city.

The Xie family stood by the roadside, looking back at the capital, their expressions sorrowful.

Exiled to a cannibal island thousands of miles away, will he ever see his homeland again in his lifetime?

Bao Weida was furious under Li Yunmu's watchful eye.

"Listen up, Xie clan! I am Bao Weida, the captain of this escort team. Your place of exile is Yazhou! You may accept the gold, silver, valuables, food, and spare clothes that your relatives and friends have sent you at Shili Pavilion. However, you are to travel light. Anyone who dares to disobey will be killed on the spot!"

He rode his horse around the Xie family's exiles, and if anyone stumbled and couldn't walk, he would whip them with his whip.

Even if Li Yunmu followed, he wouldn't have had time to stop them.

The women of the Xie family had never traveled so many roads before, nor had they ever suffered such humiliation. After walking for more than an hour, they were exhausted, their hair disheveled, their foreheads covered in fine beads of sweat, and above all, their hearts were broken.

The ten-mile-long pavilion is a place for farewells.

Everyone sat down to rest.

Madam Xie's legs were weak; she had never suffered such hardship before. She forced a smile.

The whole family still relies on our ancestor as their leader and backbone!

The eldest brother is right. Even if one dies on the road during exile, it is still more dignified than to live a wretched life in the capital.

Resting at the ten-mile-long pavilion was a favorite activity of Bao Weida and his forty escorts.

The money and gifts given by relatives and friends will eventually end up in their pockets, because exiles cannot trade with outsiders and can only trade through them.

As they sat down to rest, the old lady, Madam Xie, and others began to tremble, and their arms, which were bound with rope, became red, swollen, and painful.

Xie Anfeng, Xie Anhuai, and others had their necks, shoulders, and arms rubbed raw by the shackles.

A cloud of dust billowed as five carriages arrived from the capital. As they drew nearer, Linglong, who was beside Princess Changping, exclaimed in surprise, "It's the Princess Consort and the Princess Consort!"

Five carriages, all bearing the insignia of Prince Jing's Mansion.

Prince Jing and his wife alighted from a carriage and went straight to Madam Xie. Xie Anfeng also quickly came over.

The parents of Princess Changping, Prince Kang and Princess Kang, were sitting in a carriage.

Prince Kang and his wife were sitting in a carriage.

"My dear in-laws, you've suffered so much..."

"Father-in-laws, thank you for your hard work!"

"younger sister......"

The two embraced, and Prince Jing and Prince Kang were overwhelmed with emotion. Princess Jing held the old lady's hand and wept.

Princess Kang hugged Princess Changping and wept bitterly: "Your grandfather, your father, and your brother have all done their best, submitted memorials, but it was all in vain... Tangtang, what will you do on your journey?"

When Prince Kang cried, Princess Changping also cried. The usually strong Princess Changping felt as if her heart was being torn apart: "I am not afraid of my daughter, but I feel sorry for Xingye and Xingwan. They know nothing and are only half a year old."

Emperor Hui wanted these young children to die!

How could I not hate it?

Since things have come to this, there's not much they can do. They can only hug each other and cry, bid each other farewell, and perhaps this will be their last goodbye.

The Crown Princess of Kang gave them the two carriages behind her. One carriage was for the old lady and Princess Changping to ride with the children, and the other carriage, full of supplies, was given to Bao Weida, asking him to take good care of the Xie family on the road.

Prince Jing also handed Princess Changping a stack of silver notes: "When you came out, the government certainly didn't tell you to bring a single tael of silver. Take this silver with you, so that the old lady, the children, your father, and your husband won't suffer any loss."

Princess Changping accepted them without hesitation.

Prince Kang also gave a stack of silver notes, and Prince Kang's heir also gave a stack of silver notes.

Bao Weida watched from the side, his face beaming with joy. The more silver notes the better, as they would all eventually end up in the hands of his brothers.

Prince Jing said loudly to Xie Anfeng and the old lady, "My dear in-laws, you can rest assured. I will have people following me along the way, and I will be helped wherever I go. You must not collapse. As long as you are alive, anything can happen."

This is addressed to all members of the Xie family, and also to the escorts.

They were being watched all along the way; if the escorts dared to harm them, they could expect their entire clan to be wiped out!

Bao Weida gave an awkward laugh, his face twitching involuntarily.

Before the people from Prince Jing's residence had left, people from Madam Xie's maternal family arrived.

Her family was also a family of fourth-rank officials. They had benefited from the Xie family's misfortune for many years, so they were naturally not stingy and sent a carriage and a carriage full of supplies.

The carriage, supplies, and banknotes from Madam Xie's maternal family.

Other relatives in the family practically showered them with supplies and banknotes.

The Xu family also arrived.

Xu Huanzhang and Xu Wenrong came in person, accompanied by Madam Xu and the other four maternal uncles of the Xu family.

In addition to supplies and banknotes, her uncle also brought Xie Zhaozhao a bundle containing two sets of thick cotton robes and boots.

“This was sewn for you by your aunt. It’s not as nice as a fur coat, but it’s practical and warm. Your aunt sewed it very tightly, so it won’t tear easily even when you’re working outside.”

Xie Zhaozhao accepted it and thanked him respectfully.

Xu Huanzhang and Xu Wenrong also gave Xie Zhaozhao several books.

The Great Laws and Regulations, the Records of Classics and Books, and the Six Secret Teachings of Taigong.

Xie Zhaozhao gladly accepted.

Xie Anfeng's heart pounded. His brother-in-law, a great Confucian scholar of the time, had entrusted Zhaozhao with these three books. What did he mean by that?

Xu Huanzhang only said to his niece, "Zhaozhao, life is short, do what you want to do. Your uncle and cousin will help you when you need it."

Xu Wenrong said, "I have been teaching the children of my clan in a private school. My father said I should travel around, and soon I met you."

As always, Xie Zhaozhao remained calm and composed, her cherry lips parting slightly: "Thank you, Uncle, thank you, Cousin."

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