Chapter 76: Be Prepared
"How can I, a grown man, be afraid of you? I am following the rules, and now it is you, the Prince Qingping's Mansion, who are breaking the rules..."
Li Kui couldn't help swallowing his saliva when he saw the fierce look in Wen Chengyun's eyes, and his confidence in speaking was obviously weakened.
He couldn't help but recall the scene of himself being pinned to the ground. Wen Chengyun's strength was unquestionable; it would be easy for him to defeat him. Last time, he had only taught him a lesson, not killed him. This time, the look in his eyes was enough to make him shudder.
"Alright, Li Kui, come back soon! We've studied the map and finally decided to set off on the normal schedule. Those who aren't ready yet, take this time to rest..."
Wang Gang, who had been observing the situation from the side, spoke up. Wen Chengyun's expression and tone didn't sound joking. He knew Li Kui's strengths and weaknesses. If a fight broke out, he might not be able to withstand a single blow. Such unnecessary casualties should be avoided if possible...
Li Kui's expression changed again and again, and finally he returned to the team of officials and sat down with gritted teeth.
"Brother is so awesome!"
Wen Chengming was the first one to applaud with a smile. Although he was young, he was very smart. It was obvious that this group of officials were targeting the Prince Qingping's Mansion maliciously, so he naturally sneered back.
As expected, after hearing Wen Chengyun's boastful tone, the faces of the officers became even uglier. Each of them was filled with anger and was thinking about how to retaliate in the future.
"There's some leftover porridge in the kitchen. I accidentally cooked a little too much. If your friends want some, they can go get it."
Cheng Weiyao patted Wen Chengming's head and smiled as she looked around at the people munching on their dry food. Time was tight, so she could only take care of the children. They were all in this world together, so no matter how hard it was, she couldn't let the children suffer...
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's favorable impression of the Prince of Qingping's Mansion suddenly increased, especially the children, who looked at Wen Chengming with envy.
"Go ahead. What did your mother teach you? You should say thank you to others..."
"It's not easy for everyone. The princess is so kind and sweet that she can still take care of the children at this time..."
Cheng Weiyao listened to all the flattering words with a smile, no matter whether they were sincere or false. As the exile progressed, the relationship between the Prince Qingping's Mansion and the official team would only become more and more tense.
Even if Wen Chengyun and I were keeping an eye on them all day and night, there would always be times when someone would take advantage of an opportunity. Building a good relationship with the exiled team was a subtle move to be on the safe side.
After breakfast, the exiles quickly set out again. The mountain road was rugged and the pace was slow. After crossing the mountain, they came to a small town at the foot of the mountain. It was noon, the sun was shining brightly, and after traveling all morning, many people were already starving and sweating.
Wang Gang observed the condition of his brothers and checked the map in his hand. He estimated that at the current speed of travel, they would definitely reach the town before dark, so he simply shouted.
"Rest here and adjust. We'll try to get into town tonight. The team's supplies are basically running low, so we need to get into town early so we can buy more."
With Wang Gang's order, the exile team found a cool place to stop. Because they had rice porridge in the morning, everyone in the Qingping Palace felt hungry, especially Wen Chengming, whose stomach was empty.
"I think there are some wild vegetables in the nearby woods. Chengming, come with me to pick some. Ah Yu has a foot injury, so you can stay here and talk to mother."
Cheng Weiyao has now developed the good habit of looking around when taking a break. The road of exile is long, and the terrain it passes through is different, and the corresponding plants are also diverse.
With a plug-in like QQ Farm, it is natural to do everything possible to enrich the crops on the farm. More importantly, the bag has been searched by the officials before, and it is not easy to take supplies from the small basket, so it is better to use local materials!
Wen Chengyun didn't say a word, and he obviously agreed with Cheng Weiyao's arrangement. Based on his understanding of the officials, they would find a reason to order him around soon. It wouldn't be a bad thing if he could learn more from Cheng Weiyao.
"Prince Qingping, you are very skilled in Qinggong and have great speed. Go find some water."
Just as he was thinking about it, the officers had already started shouting and yelling. As soon as Wen Chengyun walked over, his hands were filled with empty water bags. It seemed that all the water for the entire team of officers had been taken.
Wen Chengyun accepted it silently, and before leaving, he did not forget to take his family's water bag with him. After all, they were doing hard work, so he should not forget his family when looking for water.
"Let's go, Chengming. Remember when I taught you how to identify wild vegetables last time? The terrain here is different. Today, I'll teach you how to identify a new wild vegetable..."
Cheng Weiyao carried a basket in one hand and walked towards the woods with Wen Chengming's hand in the other. This time, she took Wen Chengming to look for ground vegetables. This wild vegetable is not only found in spring, but can also be found when the weather is warmer like today.
Especially after the rain, if you observe carefully on the hillsides, forests and wild areas, you can always find its traces. The color is slightly transparent, and some are like the color of kelp.
"This looks like... a fungus growing on the ground?"
Wen Chengming had sharp eyes and had already discovered the target plant before Cheng Weiyao could explain more. He remembered that his sister-in-law had cooked with wood ear mushrooms before, and it was fragrant, crispy and delicious.
"This is ground lettuce. It's shaped a bit like wood ear mushrooms, but it's thinner and dries out in the sun..."
Cheng Weiyao looked at the clever and witty Wen Chengming, with a gentle smile in her eyes. She soaked the ground vegetables she picked up in a basin of water, washed off the mud and sand, and made them into a perfect soup!
"Sister-in-law picks those on the left, and I pick those on the right. Let's divide the work and cooperate! I'll try to find more so that my friends can have some to eat..."
Wen Chengming looked up and immediately locked his eyes on the ground vegetables, his eyes immediately shining.
"Okay, just don't leave my sight. The woods are dense, so don't get lost."
Wen Chengming not only has a pair of eyes that are good at discovering, but also has a kind heart that is willing to share. Cheng Weiyao smiled and nodded, and gave him a few words of advice.
With the close cooperation of the two, the basket was soon half full. Wen Chengming's forehead was already covered with a thin layer of sweat, but he still smiled happily as he looked at the fruits of his labor: "Pick a little more, and we can go back..."
Seeing that Wen Chengming was about to leave again, Cheng Weiyao quickly took out a handkerchief from her arms, grabbed his wrist, and was about to wipe it.
"Look at your little face, it's all sweaty. Don't be anxious..."
Before Cheng Weiyao could finish her words, the smile on her face froze. She suddenly had a bad premonition in her heart, and an uncomfortable feeling of being spied on spread throughout her body.
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