Volume 1 Chapter 20 Encountering Bandits and Entering the Mountains
Along the way, the mountains were bare, without a single blade of grass. Some of the trees had their bark stripped off. Both the people and the barked trees looked wilted.
When everyone was in the Prime Minister's Mansion before, where had they ever seen such a scene?
Even though they had heard that there was a famine outside, they had never seen such a scene. For a moment, everyone felt extremely heavy-hearted.
The scorching sun seemed to never tire and kept shining. Everyone was sunburned and their lips were all dry and cracked.
We hadn't even walked ten miles when everyone was exhausted, especially my younger sister and brother, who were on the verge of severe dehydration.
But at this time, how could Su Muyan dare to give them water? Isn't this blatantly seeking death?
I could only secretly stuff a few strawberries into my younger brothers and sisters' mouths to quench their thirst.
As soon as the strawberries entered their mouths and tasted the sweet juice, they both covered their mouths with their hands.
Then he hurriedly put it down, realizing that covering his mouth with his hands was like the thief crying "stop thief" and was too blatant.
Then the two of them hid secretly in front and behind Daddy and the eldest sister, and swallowed her.
It’s true, after a few rounds of this, the two little ones obviously regained some strength and became more energetic.
It was just a pity for the adults around. Everyone's face was sunburned, but they still held it in and didn't dare to drink any water.
Because they had already witnessed how crazy these refugees were. When they passed a stinky ditch, the only bit of stinky water caused everyone to scramble for it. The strong men attacked violently, and the scene was full of blood, which was scary.
The scenes along the way are deeply imprinted in everyone's hearts, and they always remind everyone that it is important to take care of yourself at this time.
In this way, after walking another five or six kilometers, everyone really couldn't hold on any longer, even Su Muyan herself couldn't bear it anymore.
"Yan'er, how about we rest here for a while? Mother really can't walk anymore."
Shen Youchu's lips were all cracked and her face was pale. Su Muyan touched her forehead and found it was very hot. She felt that she was in danger of heatstroke again.
You can't go on like this. If you continue like this, if someone falls down, these people won't dare to take out water to rescue them in front of you.
"Mother, hold on a little longer. Let's go to the shade of the valley ahead and rest for a while." After saying that, Su Muyan took Shen Youchu's hand and led her forward.
"Miss, you just lead the way in front and I will support the lady." At this time, Xiaoyue also walked forward with a pale face and supported her mother.
"Okay, let's hold on for a while, we can rest soon." Seeing Xiaoyue sweating profusely, Su Muyan said these words comfortingly.
Xiaoyue, this child is also a miserable person. She was sold to me by her parents when she was young. We grew up together. She is loyal and smart. She is very much in my heart.
Now seeing Xiaoyue being tanned like this, I feel very uncomfortable.
I looked back at the others and they were not in much better condition. Several grown men had their arms sunburned and peeling.
I felt uncomfortable for a moment, then I quickened my pace and went over to occupy the cool place in advance.
Not long after, everyone was finally able to take a breath in this cool place!
"With the sun so strong, I'm afraid many people will be burned to death!" Su Zimu said after sitting down.
"Yes, sir, I don't know what's wrong with the weather this year. It should be a bit cool at this time of year in previous years, but it's still very hot this year!" Su Yi said, wiping the sweat off his forehead.
Su Muyan silently glanced at the sun in the sky, complaining in her heart: "Could this be the butterfly effect caused by my traveling through time?"
After thinking for a while, he shook his head. Could it be that his luck was so bad?
At this time, his younger brother and sister also moved over and sat next to him.
Then he asked quietly, "Sister, what did you give us to eat just now? Why is it so sweet?"
After Su Muyan gave Su Muxue a sharp look, the younger sister immediately shut her mouth after seeing her elder sister's eyes.
"Misfortune comes from the mouth. Your teacher should have taught you that, right?"
"Sister, I was wrong. I will be more careful next time." The younger sister's face was already red from the sun, and now it became even redder.
"I know you are curious. I will tell you when the opportunity is right. Be careful with your words in the future, for fear that there may be eavesdroppers!" Su Muxue and Su Muzhou nodded at the same time.
After Su Zimu saw how his eldest daughter taught his younger daughter and younger son, he praised them in his heart, then turned his eyes away and ignored them.
It’s better not to make trouble at a time like this!
Just when everyone was resting, the refugees in front suddenly turned around and ran back, and the scene became very chaotic for a while.
When they realized something was wrong, everyone stood up and packed up their things.
At this time, the group of people were heard shouting: "The bandits are coming, run! The bandits are coming, run! "
After hearing this, Su Zimu suddenly became nervous and shouted, "Go! Go!"
When he was the prime minister, he knew that there were bandits here. He thought they had all fled during the famine, but he didn't expect they were still here.
This group of brutal bandits are cruel and merciless, doing all kinds of evil, including raping women, burning, killing and looting, and are proficient in everything!
Su Muyan saw that a stampede was about to happen, and since her family was so old and young, there was no way they could escape.
Then he hurriedly said to everyone, "Hurry up the mountain and let's go into the mountain."
They came here on horseback, but there were many trees on the mountain and the terrain was complicated, so the horses couldn't run at all. They had to go into the mountain quickly!
After hearing what the eldest lady said, he immediately led everyone to run up the mountain.
In a hurry, Su Muyan didn't care about anything else. The electric baton and pistol appeared in his hands, just in case it was too late.
After seeing this, Su Er ran to Su Muyan, took the electric batons and distributed them to others.
When he held the electric baton in his hand, he felt a little more confident. Then he escorted everyone and headed straight into the deep mountains and forests.
Su Muyan was right. The group of bandits had come on horseback to rob supplies.
So when those bandits saw their group fleeing into the deep mountains and forests, they didn't chase them at all, because horses are only suitable for running in the mountains.
They turned around and rushed towards the group of people fleeing on the road.
It was not until they saw this group of bandits riding away on their horses towards the people in front that everyone felt a little relieved of their worries.
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