Chapter 92 Deliberately Causing Trouble
Li Kui showed his ability to bully the good and fear the evil to the fullest. When Wen Chengyun's attitude became a little tougher, his momentum immediately weakened and he spoke in a timid manner.
"Maybe I misunderstood? I just complained a little bit, but I came here mainly to take the blame..."
The stark contrast between their attitudes before and after made everyone curl their lips slightly. Li Kui knew that everyone was laughing but did not dare to react, so he had to return to the team of officials with resentment in his heart.
Because the officials had diarrhea one after another, the exile team could not set out normally, and the pace was naturally very slow. The originally scheduled trip into the city was delayed, and the sky had unknowingly darkened a lot.
Wang Gang looked at the map in his hand and raised his head to glance at the sky, a hint of worry appearing between his brows.
Most of the exile routes were located along major transportation routes, with a pavilion every five miles, a shop every ten miles, and a post station every thirty miles. The "post stations" were primarily used for government affairs, but at the current speed, it's likely impossible to reach the post stations...
"It's already dark and it's hard to travel. Let's spend the night in the dilapidated temple on the map."
After comparing the map and weighing the pros and cons again and again, Wang Gang had no choice but to order them to rest in a nearby wild temple.
As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of the women in the exile team changed slightly. They hugged their children tightly and whispered to the men, giving them instructions.
"How about we tell the officer and spend the night there? Don't sleep too hard tonight. Keep an eye on the money and the child's safety..."
"If we really want to stay in a wild temple, we can each keep watch for half the night. You watch the first half, and I watch the second half..."
Cheng Weiyao was puzzled when she heard this. Although the wild temple was certainly not as convenient and comfortable as the post station, at least there was a roof to shelter from the wind and rain. There were many wild animals roaming at night, so it was also convenient to defend against attacks. Why did everyone look like they were facing a great enemy?
"Officer, there seems to be an abandoned graveyard nearby. How about we spend the night there?"
I don't know who made the suggestion timidly, but it was immediately responded to by the exile team, and everyone nodded in agreement.
Cheng Weiyao raised her eyebrows slightly. No matter how you looked at it, the wild temple was much better than the desolate grave that was filled with gloomy energy...
"I would rather live in a desolate grave than in a wild temple. Madam, rest assured, I will take care of everything."
Just as she was thinking, her palm was wrapped by a warm big hand. Cheng Weiyao raised her head and saw Wen Chengyun with a nonchalant look on his face. If her ears were not slightly red, she would have thought she had misheard.
Before Cheng Weiyao could make any further response, the police team began to control the situation.
"What are you all arguing about? Do you look down on us as officials? Why are you so worried? Do you really think you are so good that you will encounter bandits every time? Are you rich or lustful? You have a bad air. Even from a distance, I have to avoid you..."
Li Kui was the first to stand up to support Wang Gang. He had nothing else to offer except courage. These rich kids were just worried about encountering bad guys.
After all, most of the bandits live in the wild mountains and wilderness. Those who are doing well will become kings of the mountains and set up camps like the bandits last time, while those lone thieves who are not a big deal will hide in abandoned wild temples and rob passers-by.
He obviously didn't believe that the team of officials under the eldest brother, more than ten brothers, could not defeat some roving rats.
After Li Kui's ferocious roar, everyone immediately quieted down a lot, but the worried expressions were still on their faces. Cheng Weiyao didn't feel much about it.
It's not that I have any expectations for this group of officials. If there is a life-and-death battle, they will probably surrender or run away. They won't care about the lives of others. The main reason is that Wen Chengyun's martial arts level really gives him a sense of security. At least there will be no problem in protecting the Prince Qingping's Mansion.
However, when she arrived at the dilapidated temple, Cheng Weiyao realized that the most troublesome problem was not encountering bad guys, but that the bad guys were right next to her.
The dilapidated temple was located on the side of the road. The weeds in front of the door were half as tall as a person. The weeds swaying in the night wind cast shadows that were already a bit creepy. The officials entered first to clear the way and confirm that it was safe before they greeted everyone to come in from house to house.
"The outermost room of Prince Qingping's Mansion."
Chen Er glanced at the layout of the ruined temple. His brothers had undoubtedly occupied the best spots within the temple. While the exiles who entered one after another were properly accommodated, the temple began to feel a bit overcrowded. Naturally, the last household to enter the temple, the Prince of Qingping's Mansion, had to spend the night in the outermost ruins.
Cheng Weiyao had a bad premonition when she found out that the officials had left the people from Prince Qingping's Mansion until the end.
But when she walked into the outer room of the dilapidated temple, she gained a deeper understanding of the narrow-mindedness of human nature.
Ancient buildings are mostly made of stone and wood, which are very easy to age and damage compared with modern iron walls. In addition, they are located in remote areas in the wilderness. Once they are abandoned by people, there is no one to repair and maintain them, and they are exposed to wind and sun all year round, which makes them very likely to collapse.
The conditions in the outer room were the most dilapidated. Most of the eaves had been blown away by wind and rain. There were broken tiles and weeds all over the ground. There wasn't even a clean place to step. If you wanted to sleep on the ground, you had to clean it up first.
On the other hand, the officials occupied the most central position in the ruined temple. The architectural structure of the central area was preserved the most perfectly, allowing the exiles to act as cannon fodder in layers surrounding the periphery. Once there was any disturbance outside, whether they escaped or fought hard, they could delay for enough time.
Placing the Prince Qingping's Mansion at the outermost periphery can be said to kill two birds with one stone. It not only makes things difficult for Wen Chengyun's family, but also provides an extra layer of security: there is no need to deal with enemies that Wen Chengyun cannot deal with.
"Chengming and Ayu can sleep here. It's still windy at night, and it'll be sheltered if it rains..."
After looking around the surrounding environment, a trace of sadness appeared in the eyes of the imperial concubine. She walked around the entire outer room before she barely found a clean place to sleep on the floor.
Cheng Weiyao was preparing to build a bonfire. Firstly, the environment in this dilapidated temple was not much better than that in the wild. Having a fire could at least reduce the possibility of being attacked by wild animals. Secondly, it was late at night and the dew was heavy, making it convenient for keeping warm or boiling water to cook.
But before they could blow the fire stick, Chen Er, on behalf of the official team, started to order people around again: "Wen Chengyun, go get some water!"
Wen Chengyun frowned slightly, but still took the water bags of the officials and his family members and set off as usual. However, as soon as he left, Chen Er's next words came out.
"Cheng Weiyao, no open flames are allowed. They'll dazzle our eyes and disturb our rest at night!"
The dry branch in Cheng Weiyao's hand snapped in two with a snap, thanks to the force of her fingers. This was the most obvious excuse to make things difficult for her, and she always picked the time when Wen Chengyun was not around to cause trouble...
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