Chapter 45 Don't Cry

Lu Yao was indeed reluctant to do so.

Ganzhou is thousands of miles away from the capital. In this underdeveloped era, it is extremely difficult to see each other. After this separation, it is unknown when we will be able to reunite again.

Apart from her two children, her brother is her only blood relative in this world. They have been dependent on each other since childhood. If they were to be separated from each other from now on, she would really be reluctant to let them go.

but,

She was also unwilling to let her brother follow her to the wilderness to suffer.

However, Lu Mingxiu is a very opinionated person. He usually doesn't show his true colors. He does whatever his little sister says because he dotes on her. As for other people, he thinks it's unnecessary. But if he really makes up his mind to do something, it's difficult for ordinary people to change his mind.

Lu Yao was helpless and looked at her husband, hoping that he could persuade her brother.

Rong Yanhui was torn between his elder brother-in-law and his wife, and finally chose his own sister Yao.

only……

Rong Yanhui was interrupted by Lu Mingxiu just as he opened his mouth to speak.

"I've made up my mind. You don't need to try to persuade me." He gestured to the carriage behind him. "I've prepared a lot of things. You won't be hungry when you get there."

He is not an impulsive person and has considered all aspects before making a decision. Therefore, in addition to some necessities, he also prepared a lot of medicinal herbs and various seeds.

He will also find ways to collect some useful things along the way, so that when he settles down there, life will not be too difficult.

Seeing that he had made up his mind, Lu Yao burst into tears.

If it weren't for saving her, her brother wouldn't have been injured, and he wouldn't have been bedridden for many years.

My brother is very smart. If it weren't for her, he would have many choices and would not be alone at the age of 25 or 26. Now he has to travel through mountains and rivers to that remote place for their smooth journey.

How can she not feel guilty and blame herself for this?

When Lu Yao started crying, Lu Mingxiu and Rong Yanhui became anxious.

"Sister Yao, don't think too much."

"Little sister, don't cry."

The two men's concern for Lu Yao was absolutely true, but Lu Yao was usually a strong and independent person, and it was rare to see her in a bad mood. How could they have the experience to comfort people?

Faced with their beloved wives/beloved younger sisters, the two men were in a panic trying to coax them, appearing clumsy and helpless.

Lu Yao: “…”

She wiped away her tears, looking amused and helpless: "Okay, I'm fine."

She is too pretentious.

She just felt sorry for her brother. It seemed that her existence was creating difficulties and troubles for her brother. Even after getting married, she was still a burden to him.

Is it very troublesome for the brother to have a sister like me?

Lu Yao couldn't help but say what was on her mind.

Lu Mingxiu was helpless and directly rubbed her slightly messy hair into a mess: "That's also a sweet trouble."

Lu Yao opened her eyes wide. This was unbelievable. When had her brother ever studied the art of speaking?

Seeing her brother's evil grin, she finally reacted and covered her head in protest.

Although I am an exiled prisoner and have no image to speak of, I still have to be careful.

Rong Yanhui curled the corners of his mouth slightly. It turned out that rubbing hair was the family inheritance that Yaomei mentioned?

"Don't be angry. Apart from this, I'll do as you say in everything else, okay?" Lu Mingxiu advised softly.

He was talking about following him to the state.

Lu Yao raised her eyes to look at her brother, her expression becoming serious: "Brother, I'm sorry." Her eyes were still red from crying before, and her voice was a little choked. If she didn't want to make them worry and anxious, tears would probably fall again.

"Silly girl," Lu Mingxiu rubbed his silly sister's head, "It doesn't matter where I go alone. On the contrary, I feel more at ease when you are around."

As the saying goes, home is where your family is. His younger sister is not the kind of person who would dwell on trivial matters. Why can't she figure it out?

and……

"You are my only sister." If something happened to her, how would he have the face to see his parents?

Lu Yao said nothing more, but looked at Rong Yanhui. Rong Yanhui smiled and squeezed her hand, "I'll be back soon."

As he said this, he jumped off the cart and entered the post station.

While waiting, Lu Mingxiu asked about the Shen family. Lu Yao did not hide anything and told him everything.

After hearing this, Lu Mingxiu's face was clearly filled with joy: "It's good that it's broken, it's good that it's broken."

The Chen family is not a good family. My younger sister and her family have been bullied a lot over the years. When he knew that they were driven to the countryside, if my younger sister had not persuaded him, he would not agree even if he risked his life.

Filial piety has been the most important thing since ancient times. No matter how the parents or elders are, the word "filial piety" can crush a person. To my younger sister and brother-in-law, the Shen family is a cancer that can take their lives at any time. Now that they have nothing to do with each other in life, old age, sickness and death, they no longer have to worry about those people doing bad things behind their backs.

"Brother, don't worry, things will get better and better in the future," Lu Yao said.

In the original novel, not long after they arrived in Ganzhou, the current Grand Empress Dowager celebrated her 80th birthday. The whole nation celebrated, and a general amnesty was granted. Except for Shen Shiren and the criminals, all members of the Shen family were pardoned. Shen Yaoming, because he had caused a death, was not included in the pardon. But since he was the male protagonist and had a strong aura, thanks to the manipulation of the young lady's father, he was naturally cleared of all charges and pardoned.

Thinking about the plot development of the original novel, Lu Yao no longer felt resentful about her brother following her to Ganzhou, but began to think about her future path.

Well, there are still a few months, she can think about it slowly.

At this time, Rong Yanhui also walked out of the post station.

Lu Yao looked at Rong Yan expectantly and asked, "How is it?"

The latter smiled back, "General Lin and the others are very easy to talk to. They just said to be careful about the situation."

"It's natural."

They won't cause any trouble, it's just my brother following around, it doesn't affect anyone.

If someone says something sour like it's unfair, then there's no need to worry. After all, the road is wide open and everyone can walk on one side. There's no rule that says who can walk and who can't.

In fact, from ancient times to the present, there has never been a precedent for the situation where family members of criminals accompany their loved ones to the place of exile, and there are no relevant regulations or requirements.

Mainly,

Even a fool knows that exile is not a good thing. You will meet all kinds of people and things along the way. Even if you reach your destination safely, if you end up in a cold and bitter place, a smoky and miasmic place, a secluded place, or a foreign place... your body will be severely damaged. Many people will not live long even if they reach their destination smoothly.

In a place like this, there is no time to hide, so who would rush to go there?

People are selfish and they have to think about themselves and their families.

Furthermore, exile was a sentence issued by the imperial court. The common people in feudal society, even the rich and powerful families, did not dare to resist at all, so how could they think of going with the court?

As this was the first case in history, Lin Hongyang, the person in charge, was surprised and astonished. He also felt a bit curious and admiring towards this brother, especially since he was the one who came back to their family.

General Lin, who had a favorable impression of Rong Yanhui's family, agreed without much hesitation.

With the order from above, the family entered the post station, and Mo Zhu drove the carriage to the backyard, where there was a stable specially for horses to rest.

In the yard, people did not find a place to sit down and wait for the postman to distribute meals one by one as they did in the past. Instead, they lined up in an orderly manner in the corner of the yard. In front of them was a table with two large wooden barrels on it, which contained their dinner.

The line was very long and winding. The person in front got his portion and quickly found a place to sit down and start eating.

Today's meal was pretty good, with porridge and black-faced steamed buns.

The steamed buns are not hard and cold like before, but they have just been steamed and taste much better.

Lu Yao and the others did not go to get food, but went to the hall with Lu Mingxiu.

When the family gets together, we always have to have a good meal to celebrate.

There were quite a few people in the hall. Looking around, except for an empty table next to the Shen family, all other places were occupied.

Lu Yao curled her lips, not caring at all, and walked straight over.

These people from the Shen family would no longer cause them any psychological burden.

because,

For them, it has long been a stranger.

"What do you want to eat?"

Lu Mingxiu looked at Lu Yao, then at the two children, and said distressedly, "It's only been a few days since we last met, and you've lost a lot of weight."

Haohao disagreed: "I am strong now."

Yueyue nodded in agreement: "I feel great."

They had to walk a lot these days, but Lu Yao found ways to feed them, provide them with nutritional supplements, and regulate their bodies. Although this period was hard, their physical condition was still okay.

Lu Mingxiu had an uncle filter on him and firmly believed that the two children had suffered and needed nourishment, so he ordered a lot of food lavishly. He even thought about going to General Lin later to build his relationship and see if he could do something for them.

Lu Yao was helpless, but she didn't stop it. She still had a lot of money in her space, so it would be more reasonable to spend it from her brother, right?

Lu Yao was enjoying her meal happily and comfortably, but the old lady Wang and others next door were having a hard time.

Why, without the Shen family, this family is living better?

They are obviously so poor that they don’t even have decent clothes, so why do they have so much money now?

Where did all that silver come from?

They must all be from the Shen family.

This traitor must have taken a lot of things from the Shen family and given them to her sickly and short-lived brother!

Once such thoughts appear, I can't stop. The more I think about them, the angrier I get, and the more unwilling I become.

Those all belong to the Shen family, they should all be given to them!

After severing ties, Lu Yao treated the Shen family as strangers. As long as they didn't affect herself and her family, she wouldn't even blink an eye at them.

She chose to ignore it, but she couldn't help but feel that some people were being mean!

"Some people are born to be worthless."

"People should still have a conscience and never be ungrateful."

“…”

It would have been fine if Old Lady Wang was just making indirect accusations, and Lu Yao and the others could have just ignored it, but when she mentioned the names directly and stared at them with those malicious eyes, it was really irritating.

Lu Yao put down her chopsticks and looked at the Shen family. "I know we're all very good-looking, but could you please move your eyes away? We still need to eat."

In other words, the Shen family members are disgusting.

Wang Yalan retracted her gaze and looked at Lu Yao again, her usual gentle and virtuous expression on her face: "You misunderstood. We just thought that if you couldn't finish the small amount you ordered, wouldn't it be a waste?"

This means that they are small-minded and extravagant, while at the same time they take advantage of other people around them because they have money.

"What? You want to eat?" Lu Yao looked at Old Lady Wang in disbelief. "Old Lady, this is exactly what you're doing wrong. You're the head of the family, how can you be so harsh on your younger generation? Look how greedy they are."

"Shut up!" Old Lady Wang slapped the table and said, "Is the food from my Shen family delicious?"

"Don't you know whether the Shen family's food is good or not?" Lu Yao was surprised: "I'm not a member of the Shen family."

Old Lady Wang sneered, "You've taken a lot of things from the Shen family back to your parents' home before, haven't you?"

Before Lu Yao could speak, Rong Yanhui spoke first: "Is the food at the Rong family delicious? What about my mother's dowry?"

"What nonsense are you talking about, you little bastard!" Old Lady Wang dropped her chopsticks with a thud. "What has my Shen family's stuff got to do with the Rong family?"

Once you marry into the Shen family, you are a member of the Shen family. If they don’t accept her, who would care about those things?

Without asking, I guessed what Mrs. Wang was thinking and felt sick.

"You probably don't know?" Lu Mingxiu suddenly spoke.

"What?" Lu Yao was curious.

My brother has always been steady, so there must be some big news.

She thought of the retribution he had mentioned before, and her eyes lit up: "Brother, if you have any good news, please make me happy."

The Shen family has done a lot of disgusting things over the years. If such people can still live a good life, it would be unfair.

Lu Mingxiu naturally wouldn't keep his little sister in suspense. He glanced in the direction of the Shen family and said, "Before I left, rumors were everywhere that the Minister's daughter-in-law was jealous. Not only did she disfigure the concubine she had just taken in, she also killed another concubine. The Minister called it a misfortune for his family."

The eldest daughter of the Shen family is probably having a hard time now. If things continue like this, she will probably be kicked out of the house soon.

Lu Yao was surprised. Is the young lady so cruel? I can't tell.

Then he realized that the Shangshu was of low status and how could he tolerate his beloved youngest son's wife being the daughter of a criminal?

Just like...

The Shen family back then.

The difference is,

The Rong family has a strict family tradition and is innocent. They were indeed framed by a villain, while the Shen family deserved it.

The mother back then, and Shen Jiaojiao now, is this considered karma and reincarnation?

Thinking of this, he glanced at the Shen family and smiled sarcastically.

"What nonsense are you little bastards talking about!" Old Lady Wang was furious. "You have a mother who gave birth to you but didn't raise you."

Lu Mingxiu curled his lips: "Old lady, please don't disbelieve me. This person must face reality."

Lu Yao also laughed: "Believe it or not, in a few days, news will spread in the capital that your precious granddaughter has been divorced?"

"Shut up!" Old Mrs. Wang was so angry that she grabbed the chopsticks beside her and threw them at them. Rong Yanhui had been paying attention to the situation over there. Seeing one of the chopsticks flying towards his wife, he quickly stood up, stretched out his hands, grabbed the chopsticks tightly, and threw them towards the Shen family.

The chopsticks landed precisely in the bowl in front of Old Lady Wang, splashing soup all over her face.

"ah!"

"grandmother!"

"mother!"

Following Mrs. Wang’s exclamation, there was a commotion in the crowd.

Lu Yao and the others quickly finished their meal and left the hall, fearing that if they stayed with the Shen family for any longer they would be infected with their brainless problems.

Wang Yalan has been feeling uneasy since she heard what Lu Mingxiu said. After she finally finished her meal and avoided Old Lady Wang, she went to find Lu Yao and his sister.

"You are saying this to get revenge on us, right?" She stared at Lu Mingxiu without blinking, determined to find any signs of lying in his expression.

Lu Yao sneered: "You are worthy?" She mocked, "They are just strangers."

Although it was satisfying to see that all the evil people in the Shen family had a bad end, they did not have the leisure to make up stories.

Wang Yalan hurriedly explained that she just wanted to know the news from the capital.

I have to admit that as a mother, Wang Yalan is responsible. She started planning everything bit by bit since she became pregnant and she really cares about and loves them.

only,

But it was a devastating blow and disaster for Rong Yanhui and others.

As one grows stronger, the other declines, which destined them to be on opposite sides.

The two siblings didn't want to waste time talking to this person, so they said they would find out themselves and went back to their rooms.

Although they had only been apart for a few days, it felt like they hadn't seen each other for years and had endless things to say, but there was still a long way to go and there would be plenty of time and opportunities to say whatever they wanted to say in the future. The most important thing was to get a good rest.

Wang Yalan looked at the background of the two people separating, stamping her feet anxiously, but it was of no avail. She wanted to find Lin Hongyang to ask, but how could she meet him just by meeting him?

When they returned to their room, Rong Yanhui had already fetched some water.

After applying medicine and taking good care of their feet over the past few days, the injuries on the feet of the two children and their adults have almost healed. They just need to wait for the scabs to fall off naturally.

Originally, it is not good to soak the wound directly in water, but they walk such a long distance every day that their feet feel like they are filled with lead. Soaking their feet before going to bed at night can provide some relief.

To this end, she specially added hot water and salt.

The whole family took a comfortable hot foot bath together. Their relaxed and comfortable appearance made other people in the room envious. Some of the petty-minded ones were so jealous that their eyes were burning with anger.

We are all exiles, why do they have food and drink and are in such good condition, while they can only survive in agony?

Unfortunately, no matter how much jealousy and resentment they have, it will be of no avail. Who can blame them for not having a brother who is willing to give up everything and follow them?

Lu Yao could sense what these people were thinking, but she didn't care. They were just exiled together by fate, and there was no way they could help each other. When they got to the destination, they would be divided into different villages and towns, and they might never meet again in their entire lives.

The next morning, Lu Yao and the others got up, packed up, and went to the yard, where they saw their brother chatting happily with General Lin.

The couple looked at each other and were relieved that their usually taciturn brother/brother-in-law had such ability.

We still had breakfast together in the hall.

When they had almost finished eating, the Shen family came in. When they saw them, their eyes were as big as copper bells.

Unfortunately, even though their eyes were popping out of their sockets, Lu Yao and the others didn't even give those insignificant people a glance.

Old Mrs. Wang was so angry that her teeth were itching, but unfortunately, she could not say or do anything.

"Yalan, will this really work?" The old lady was a little unsure. Those people were not good people.

Wang Yalan comforted her, "Don't worry, Mom. Leave it to Yaoming and me." She smiled bitterly and said, "No matter what, we have to try."

If something really happened to Jiaojiao, they would have no hope or expectation in the future, so the most important thing at the moment was to confirm whether what the medicine jar said was true or not.