"Luo Luo, guess their intention? They deliberately focused on protecting the fake grain, while letting the real grain disguised as horse feed travel at the front and back."
Even if something unexpected happens, going one after the other to get away from the battlefield is the fastest way.
Nangong Chiyu analyzed Su Luo's plan. This woman was very good at manipulating human nature and knew how to attract attention.
She was also bold; knowing there were bandits, she still dared to hide real food supplies among the troops.
"Your Highness, I haven't even told you yet, but you've already guessed the Princess's plan."
Nangong Chiyu didn't show much expression on his face, but he was secretly delighted.
"The king and queen are of one mind."
He gave further instructions, ordering the Akabane Army present to take the supplies to the military camp together with the escort team.
Su Luo's carriage was burned, and she and Nangong Chiyu rode the same horse into Beichuan City.
This place is barren and desolate, and it was also a war zone. There were only a few people on the streets, and most of the shops were closed.
The most common sight on the streets is beggars in the corners; they are so hungry they can't leave the city, and the sick and weak have no choice but to beg.
"Nangong Chiyu, has the situation in Beichuan City become so serious?"
The environment here is even worse than Su Luo imagined. Beichuan City was originally a large city, but now it has become extremely desolate.
Those with some wealth have all fled, leaving only the ordinary people who cannot leave this place. Their land is here, and if they leave, they will have a hard time surviving.
"Yes! Luo Luo, everything was developing in the best direction, but who could have imagined that the situation would change so drastically and everything would return to the way it was at the beginning."
Su Luo considered herself a ruthless person, but when faced with true suffering, the people here still stirred her compassion. Perhaps, by coming here, she could do something for the people of Beichuan City.
"Don't look at Luo Luo. As long as we have supplies, I'm confident I can suppress Bei Liang. Things will get better here someday."
By the way, our compound is just ahead. Although it's a bit simple, it's much better than the military camp.
I usually live in the military barracks and rarely stay there, but it's a bit chaotic.
In the courtyard in Beichuan City, only Chi Yi and the soldiers usually managed it; there were no servants or maids, and all the conditions were inferior to those in the capital or the Chen Mansion.
She's even lived in Wayaosu, so what place can't she stay in?
She is content as long as the people she cares about are safe and healthy.
"If you can stay here, why can't I?"
Nangong Chiyu smiled faintly, sat on the horse, and hugged the person in his arms even tighter. After being separated for so long, he really missed his wife and family.
When Su Luo arrived at the courtyard that Nangong Chiyu had mentioned, she realized that this place could only be considered a courtyard.
There wasn't a single green plant in the courtyard or its surrounding area; it was desolate, with only yellow earth remaining.
However, this place is guarded by some Akabane soldiers, making it safer than the inn.
"Luo Luo, it's getting late. I've had dinner prepared. Would you like to take a bath first, or would you like to eat first?"
My wife is very clean, and seeing how dusty and tired she looks after her journey, she must really want to take a shower.
"I need to take a shower first, I'm too dirty."
Nangong Chiyu had several Chiyu soldiers carry hot water to Su Luo's room.
When Su Luo went inside, she discovered that there was a girl who looked to be about fifteen years old. When she saw Su Luo coming, the little girl ran over to greet her with a cute smile.
"Wow, you must be Princess Yu. I'm Lian'er. My mother sent me to serve you."
Lian'er was still young; she was just an ordinary girl from a poor family. She didn't have the restraint of a maid; instead, she displayed the warmth of her true nature.
"Lian'er, are you from Beichuan City? Did your mother send you, or did Prince Yu send you?"
Su Luo's first thought was that this girl had been sold to serve her.
“My mother sent me here. As long as I serve the princess well, Prince Yu will give my mother two taels of silver as wages, and my mother and my younger brother will not starve to death.”
So I am very happy to serve the Princess, my mother is happy, and Prince Yu is happy.”
Oh, I see. But this little girl is quite cute. She has a round face that's always smiling, and she even has a cute little tiger tooth. It's hard not to like her.
"Lian'er, I don't need you to serve me while I take a bath. Just put my clean clothes in. If I need anything, I'll call you."
"Yes! Prince Yu said that the Princess Consort is a very good person and easy to serve. If the Princess Consort needs anything, please be sure to call Lian'er!"
"Um!"
Lian'er was very happy. She liked this job. Girls her age would be married off casually if their parents couldn't afford to support them.
But she's different. She can come here to serve the princess and get paid. Her monthly salary can support her mother and younger brother for two months. She's really amazing.
After taking a shower and changing into dry clothes, Su Luo went downstairs to have her meal.
Nangong Chiyu personally set out the food. Chi Yi and the others had already eaten outside, so it was just her and Nangong Chiyu here.
"Luo Luo, we won't be cooking on the march, let's have some hot soup first."
Su Luo came with the army that was transporting grain and supplies. They could only eat dry rations on the way, and the stoves would produce smoke, which could easily attract unnecessary trouble.
Su Luo took two sips of the hot chicken soup. Perhaps because she hadn't had hot meat for a long time, she found the plain chicken soup to be exceptionally delicious.
"Great, another bowl, please!"
Nangong Chiyu smiled and served his wife another bowl.
"Warm up your stomach and you'll feel better. Eat some rice instead of just drinking soup."
Su Luo was naturally happy to see that he was unharmed and in good health, and her smile never stopped.
"Yes! This time when I came, my mother-in-law packed a lot of things for me to bring, including dried bamboo shoots, dried chili peppers, pickled eggplants, and spicy cabbage."
"These are all in the carriage behind. Did Chi Yi bring them over?"
Su Luo had some cabbage planted at her estate in Beichuan City. Zhao Ruyun was worried that the Chiyu Army would run out of food and there wouldn't be any left for them, so she packed a lot of prepared spicy cabbage for Su Luo to bring over.
"Those things are all in the kitchen, so it's easy to get them if you want to eat them."
Su Luo chuckled and looked up to tease Nangong Chiyu.
“Those were all things my mother-in-law asked me to bring to you. If she knew that I brought them here and then ate them all, she would be very upset.”
Nangong Chiyu placed a slice of meat into Su Luo's bowl. Her mother had long regarded Su Luo as her daughter, so how could she care about such things? Su Luo was someone she relied on even more than him, her son.
"If Mother heard you joking about her like that, she would be helpless."
As the two were having dinner, Chi Yi came in to report, "Your Highness, we have completed the handover of the grain supplies with Vice Envoy Cheng."
"Okay! Got it."
Having finished his report, and seeing that the Prince and Princess had finally reunited, Chi Yi tactfully withdrew.
The provisions this time could sustain the army for three months, but Nangong Chiyu still felt a vague unease.
The Grand Preceptor's prophecy is coming true; after the snow melted in Beichuan City, it never rained again.
It's late March now, the season for preparing for planting, but the lack of rain has prevented people from getting started.
Once this batch of grain is used up, if no new supplies arrive, it's uncertain what kind of crisis Nanning will face three months from now.
"Luo Luo, Vice Envoy Cheng will stay in Beichuan City for a maximum of three days. When it's time to return, you should go back with them."
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