Shen Xingmian had collected a lot of plastic bathtubs and tubs to stockpile supernatural water during the apocalypse, and now they were coming in handy.

Pack the fish into different categories, making sure there's enough space for them to swim freely; this will also improve the quality of their meat.

She's so good at it.

As for what kind of fish food to feed them, she hadn't even thought about it. She figured that adding some supernatural water would be enough to replenish their energy.

When I used to stroll through the park, I often saw people feeding fish with steamed buns. I figured fish must be omnivores, so feeding them some cornmeal would be enough.

She kept an eye on the outside activity. After sorting and putting away the fish and organizing the things she had bought, there were still two people who hadn't returned.

None of the other prisoners had bought a car; they were carrying large bags and small packages that looked quite heavy. No wonder they were taking longer to get back than her.

When she lifted the curtain to look outside, she found that those people were also looking at her, their eyes filled with envy and jealousy.

But she didn't care. In any case, she would part ways with this group of people completely in a few days.

The last two prisoners to return, though they hadn't exceeded the time limit, were still scolded by the officers.

The two had probably never been humiliated like this in front of a group of people before, and their faces were rather unpleasant, but they held back from saying anything in response.

If you get your tongue out but end up getting a beating, it's not worth it at all.

On the way back, Shen Xingmian did not hitch a ride with the officials' carriage again, but instead prepared to drive behind them alone.

Although the officials agreed, their expressions were very unpleasant, and they even made a sarcastic remark to her: "Oh dear, you bought a carriage and have money to buy so many things, but you don't have money to offer as a tribute to the officials? You little brat, you really don't know any better."

The guy next to her, who looked kinder, smiled apologetically at Shen Xingmian, but Shen Xingmian didn't take it seriously at all.

In her eyes, this official was no different from the prisoner from before; they were people she would never cross paths with again after a few days.

Why waste your feelings on him?

She'll give it to her directly if she feels she can, but if you ask her for it in a sarcastic or insinuating way, she'll do the opposite—that's just how rebellious she is.

On the way back, the man didn't cause any trouble, but when they arrived at their destination, the way he stared at her made Shen Xingmian think he was probably up to something bad.

But she didn't care. She had studied the terrain with her grandfather and knew that in three days they would reach a place with a long mountain range, the perfect place to escape.

The second uncle, who grew up with his maternal grandfather, is well-versed in military strategy and would likely send someone nearby to provide support.

Of course, this was just my grandfather's guess, and it wasn't certain that it would happen, but they didn't want to delay any longer.

Xiao Yanyue's Achilles tendon must be reattached as soon as possible; otherwise, over time, it will not only affect her height but also her walking posture.

Shen Xingmian didn't want to see such a beautiful child turn into a cripple who would feel inferior because of his walking posture.

As he pulled the carriage toward his family, he was met with a barrage of stares. If he were socially anxious, he would have crawled into the carriage by now.

Shen Xingmian walked back openly and honestly, not afraid of being seen at all. Choosing a second-hand carriage and a sick horse was already her greatest act of modesty.

As soon as she returned to her family's vicinity, she was warmly welcomed. After all, they were from the General's Mansion, and no one was curious about the carriage. Instead, they felt that the most important thing was that the child had returned safely.

Shen Xingmian gave the meat buns to her mother and aunt, asking them to distribute them all to reward everyone who drank porridge every day.

As for cooked meat, it will be saved to eat with rice when cooking it in the evening.

This trip was very fruitful, and it also allowed Shen Xingmian to see the prices of daily necessities. Food and clothing are easy to obtain, but if one wants to greatly improve the quality of life, a lot of money is needed.

If you really want to rebel, you need to raise an army. If the army is large, it will definitely cost a fortune. If you are unlucky enough to encounter a famine year, you may not be able to buy food even if you have money.

In this cannibalistic ancient world, only those with power could live in peace.

She didn't want to stand at the pinnacle of power and exploit anyone, but she also wanted to live freely without being exploited by anyone.

Realizing this simple wish is still a long and arduous journey.

Fortunately, his family is top-notch, with a grandfather who can lead troops into battle, a father who is good at strategy, a mother who is extremely capable of fighting alone, and now there is also a future emperor and his future personal bodyguard.

This combination would be considered a winning combination anywhere, and she actually managed to assemble it all.

No wonder she's a woman who got an extra life; God really treats her exceptionally well, hehe.

Seeing her family enjoying a delicious meal, Shen Xingmian was in a good mood. Indeed, good food is the best way to soothe the soul. She would definitely work hard in the future to create better conditions for the people she loves.

The team quickly set off again, and at a rather fast pace, probably to make up for the slowdown caused by the procurement.

An ordinary afternoon passed, and in the evening came news that was both good and bad.

The officials brought word that the price of rice in the city had risen, and the funds allocated from above were not enough to cover the original amount. Starting today, their meals would be reduced, with only one coarse grain cake given each day. However, the prisoners were allowed to move around in small areas and find their own food, eating as much as they could manage.

This wasn't good news for many prisoners, since they had only heard of hunting and didn't really recognize wild vegetables...

If they were to rely entirely on themselves, they would probably starve to death much faster than exhausting themselves on their way to the North.

The Shen family was very happy, because being able to go hunting meant they could move around more freely, and they would have more opportunities to do whatever they wanted.

However, there won't be much time, so we can't delay our regular schedule.

So, from the moment the group stopped, men began to leave, and women without children started looking for wild vegetables nearby.

Many people don't recognize any vegetables other than the few commonly found in the market, let alone those that grow in the wild.

When I got to the roadside, I was completely lost and could only look around at what the people around me were picking at.

Seeing someone so confident, I quickly followed and grabbed a handful, even if I had no idea how to eat it.

Shen Xingmian didn't want to waste time looking for food, but that didn't mean the rest of her family thought the same way.

Apart from the few men guarding the donkey cart and the handcart, everyone else was eager to try their hand at it. Even Liuyun and Xuanyue, who had been pulling the handcart the whole way, wanted to show off their skills.

The reason was simple: the journey to exile was incredibly boring.

It's a rare opportunity to get some fresh air, and everyone is even willing to take a little less rest.

Shen Xingmian certainly wouldn't disagree with everyone on such a trivial matter. As long as they came back in time, she wouldn't care what they did, as long as their safety was guaranteed.