Chapter 882: Searching for Water in the Woods

At this time, Ling Yun came back and said, "We will reach the forest they mentioned at noon today, and we can cut wood and build a wooden house in the afternoon."

Su Nuan smiled, "The ground here is flat, otherwise we wouldn't be able to get there so quickly."

"By the way, do you see a water source ahead? It would be inconvenient without water."

Ling Yun shook his head. "I'm not sure yet. There aren't many big birds here, and we can't fly."

Su Nuan also felt regretful and missed the big bird in the Giant Tree Forest.

Ling Yun placed a table and chairs outside and said, "Come out to eat. We have to go on our way again soon."

Su Nuan got out of the car and saw rice, side dishes, buns and noodles on the table.

“I made so much, I can’t finish it.”

Ling Yun nodded, "Well, I didn't know what you wanted to eat when I was cooking, so I made a little of everything."

Su Nuan smiled and said, "Why don't you wake me up and ask?"

Ling Yun shook his head. "This little bit of food isn't worth disturbing your rest. We have everything here anyway, so you can eat whatever you want."

Bai Qingshuang was very envious of the couple's relationship. It turned out that the couple could live such a warm life.

Su Nuan called out, "Qingshuang, come and eat. You've almost recovered now, so eat more."

Bai Qingshuang sat next to him obediently, eating in small bites.

Ling Yun looked at Su Nuan, "Do you have any tools? For logging."

Su Nuan nodded, "Yes, did you talk to Long Aotian this morning?"

Ling Yun sighed, "We've talked about it. Their tools are relatively backward, just axes and chisels."

Su Nuan sighed a little. These people were really amazing. They could build such a beautiful city with just axes and chisels.

It’s a pity that I can’t take the Sifang Kingdom with me, otherwise the Sifang Kingdom would definitely be built beautifully.

Ling Yun saw Su Nuan's regret and said with a smile, "Let's stay for a few more days. Long Aotian will write down his experience and skills for me."

"We can just go to Sifang Country and find someone to learn from. There's no need to have any regrets."

Su Nuan's eyes lit up and she smiled, "You're so thoughtful. I hadn't even thought of this."

At the same time, she discovered that Ling Yun was really dedicated and hardworking to the development of Sifang Kingdom.

Looking back, she felt ashamed. It seemed like she had only been talking and not actually putting in much effort.

The three of them chatted while eating. After they had eaten and drunk their fill, the ox cart in front of them had gone a long way away, and they were really anxious.

Su Nuan stood on tiptoe to take a look and said, "Are they in such a hurry? They don't even want to eat."

Ling Yun's eyes darkened. "We are all rootless duckweed. Only when we find a harbor and settle down can we feel that there is hope in life."

Su Nuan nodded in understanding, "I see. Just like those people who fled to the Four Kingdoms, when I first met them, their faces were filled with sorrow and their eyes were dull."

"When we met again, there was light in their eyes and they were full of energy. It turned out that this was the state of having found a safe haven."

Ling Yun grabbed Su Nuan's hand and said, "Sifang Nation is just being established. I want to build this country well. This is my...my responsibility."

Su Nuan tilted his head and looked at Ling Yun. He should have wanted to say "our responsibility", but he swallowed the word "our".

Is this a lack of trust or a belief that he can do it alone?

Ling Yun noticed that Su Nuan was in a bad mood and quickly explained, "I just want you to do what you want to do. I can't put a heavy burden on you. If there is something I can't solve, I will definitely tell you."

Su Nuan's expression finally softened. "Well, that's right. Do what you can. If there's anything you can't solve, discuss it together. There will always be a good result."

Ling Yun's eyes were gentle. He put his arm around Su Nuan's waist and said, "Thank you for your support and company."

Su Nuan hit his chest and asked, "When did you become so sweet?"

Ling Yun said without hesitation: "Hai Lan and Xiao Ling."

Su Nuan asked in confusion: "Did they teach you to be sweet-talking?"

Ling Yun shook his head, "No, they cured my muteness."

Su Nuan looked at Ling Yun in surprise and reached out to check his pulse. "When did you get sick? How come I didn't know?"

Ling Yun grabbed Su Nuan's hand and said with a smile: "I used to be like a mute, never saying anything in my heart, thinking you would understand."

"Later, Hailan and Xiaoling told me that they had something to say, otherwise no one would guess who was thinking."

"It's like getting hurt. Others will only feel the pain when they see it, but they can't empathize with you."

"You need to express how painful it is so that others can understand the real situation."

Su Nuan nodded, the tension on her face dissipating, "Yeah, that's right."

Bai Qingshuang, who was quietly eating melons nearby, sighed and said, "It turns out that people need to talk about how they get along with each other."

"I used to think he would understand my feelings and be able to empathize with me, but now I think it's my fault."

"And my mother-in-law and the others, they hate me and my daughter. Although they are ignorant, I have forgotten about her son who died."

Seeing that she was getting more and more outrageous, Su Nuan quickly said, "Stop, you can't think like that."

"People who make mistakes out of foolishness have a chance to correct them, but what she did to you wasn't foolishness, it was anger."

Bai Qingshuang's eyes were a little confused. Taking out her anger? Why would she take it out on others?

Su Nuan continued, "She is certainly sad about losing her son, but she is even more distressed about not having any money in the future, so she is taking her anger out on you."

"If she had any kindness in her heart, she wouldn't have starved you like that. After all, your daughter is her granddaughter!"

The guilt that Bai Qingshuang felt in her heart was successfully dispelled by Su Nuan's words.

She nodded, "Well, since the relationship is severed, I will take good care of my daughter and have nothing to do with their family anymore."

Su Nuan nodded, "Okay, we should hurry up, the ox cart is almost out of sight."

The three of them packed up their things and continued on their way.

In the afternoon, the convoy finally reached the edge of the woods, but the trees here were all birch trees.

The trees are not very tall. Beyond the birch forest are fir trees and pine trees...

Su Nuan was a little surprised. There are pine trees here. Does that mean it will snow here in winter?

When she was wondering, Ling Yun said, "Let's not go over there yet. Let's see how they divide the territory."

Su Nuan nodded, "I'll go see if there's any birch sap."

Ling Yun laughed and said, "That thing is bland, not as delicious as river water."

Su Nuan smiled and said, "It's just a novelty. Then I'll go see if there's any water source."

"The trees here are very dense, so if you can find a surface water source, you don't need to dig a well."

Ling Yun said, "Put the carriage away to avoid any collisions."

"I'll accompany you to find a water source. Later I'll ask Long Aotian how to distribute it."

Su Nuan looked at Bai Qingshuang and said, "You can go too. Long Aotian won't make things difficult for you."

Bai Qingshuang knew that Long Aotian would not make things difficult for her. After all, she came here in a fairy's carriage.

She nodded and said, "Okay, I hope it's not too remote for me."

Su Nuan didn't care how they divided the land. She took Ling Yun's hand and asked, "Which way do you think we should go?"