Chapter 4: Difference
It’s not that it’s different. The appearance is still the same, but the eyes are different.
In the past, those eyes were filled with darkness, death, and dullness. In fact, it was not just Ji Zhisui. Many people in their exiled group also had this kind of look in their eyes. They had fallen from heaven into the quagmire and had no hope for life.
Even she felt somewhat desperate in her heart. The person above presented evidence to accuse the general of collaborating with the enemy and selling out the country, confiscated their property and exiled them.
She didn't believe that her son would have the intention of collaborating with the enemy and selling out his country. Even if there was evidence, she wouldn't believe it. But so what?
She also tasted some of the taste during her exile. Since ancient times, if the king wants his subjects to die, the subjects have to die. I'm afraid the emperor has long been wary of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.
There are only two males left in the Pei family now, one is Yian, whose martial arts skills have been abolished, and the other is the blood of the eldest grandson. This child is born with a disease. What kind of trouble can these old, weak and sick people cause?
As a minister, could he possibly rebel against the emperor?
Now this girl's eyes are shining and full of vitality. In such an environment, people can't help but want to take a few more glances at her. Maybe this girl has come to terms with it!
The three of them entered the depths of the cave. At first glance, Ji Zhisui noticed the tall man leaning against the wall. Even though he had traveled a long distance and had not eaten enough, the man's temperament had not diminished at all, and he always attracted people's attention at first glance.
Mrs. Pei also noticed her gaze. Thinking that they were now husband and wife, she quickly placed the boiled water in front of Ji Zhisui: "Mother Sui, take this bowl of water to my third brother."
After saying this, Pei Ersao left immediately, fearing that she would be a step behind.
Ji Zhisui looked at the bowl of water in front of him, then looked at the male protagonist standing over there with his eyes closed, and had no choice but to walk towards where Pei Yian was.
As soon as he approached, the man who had been resting with his eyes closed opened his eyes, with endless coldness and cruelty in his eyes. When he saw that the person coming was Ji Sui'an, that emotion disappeared without a trace, as if it had never existed.
"What's wrong?" The man's voice was magnetic and low, but a little hoarse.
The strange feeling only lasted for a moment, and Ji Sui'an didn't notice it. She handed the water to Pei Yi'an, hesitated for a long time, and only said one sentence, "Second sister-in-law boiled the water."
She was single in her previous life. Even though she found a husband for free in this life after traveling through a book, she really couldn't call Pei Yian "husband".
"You should need it more than I do."
Ji Zhisui licked his lips and found that his lips were chapped and cracked, while the man in front of him just had pale lips. It seemed that he really needed more water.
The feeling of thirst also came over her later, and she looked up at Pei Yian again.
"Drink it!"
After receiving this response, Ji Zhisui took the bowl and put it to his mouth.
The sweet water slid down her throat, and the feeling of thirst dissipated a lot. While drinking the water, a pair of eyes fell on her, with a look of scrutiny and inquiry in his eyes.
It was obvious who it was. Ji Zhisui, who was drinking water, suddenly stopped drinking.
She had snatched the hero's water in front of him before. In the book, he was a vengeful person, so she absolutely couldn't let him hold a grudge against her.
"Well... there is still half, do you want it?" Ji Sui'an's mind worked quickly and he came up with a solution.
But as soon as she said this, she immediately realized that something was wrong. It seemed even more excessive to let the male protagonist drink the remaining water!
When I was about to quietly retract my outstretched hand, another pair of big hands took the bowl away.
Pei Yian drank the rest of the water in one breath, and then returned the bowl to his second sister-in-law.
Ji Sui'an stood there, staring blankly at the slender figure as it left, so this was considered an indirect kiss between the two of them...
No, we are on the road of exile now. There are only four bowls for a family of seven, and no one will care about these things.
She put the thoughts in her mind aside and took the red mushrooms in the basket to the fire.
As soon as she took it out, she was stopped by Mrs. Pei, "Sui Niang, this poisonous mushroom will kill you if you eat it, throw it away!"
"Yes, Sui Niang, you go and have a rest. There will be steamed buns to eat tonight." Pei Ersao agreed.
"Grandma, sister-in-law, this is red mushroom. Believe me, it is really edible. If you are worried, I can try it first." Since they all didn't believe that the red mushroom was edible, she could only lead by example.
"Absolutely not. What if the travel book you are reading is a lie?" Pei Ersao did not approve of this behavior, and even thought that her sister-in-law still had not given up the idea of committing suicide.
Pei Yian, who was standing nearby, suddenly asked, "Travel notes?"
"Sui Niang said she saw in a travelogue that this mushroom is edible. Third brother, you are knowledgeable and experienced, so come and persuade her."
"What travelogue is it?"
Obviously the other party was just asking questions, and the red mushroom was really edible, but Ji Zhisui felt inexplicably guilty. She really didn't know which travelogue it was from, and all she had was the experience of later generations.
"I found it in the library. I've eaten it before when I was in the Marquis' Mansion. Grandmother, second sister-in-law, don't worry!" She avoided Pei Yian's gaze, and when she faced other people, she had no sense of guilt and spoke with a firm tone.
Pei Yian did not ask any further questions, which seemed to indicate his tacit approval. In addition, Ji Zhisui was so confident, so Mrs. Pei and Madam Pei did not continue to stop him.
A small fire, a clay pot, and a basket of red mushrooms became Ji Sui'an's battlefield.
The water in the ceramic pot has been boiled, and the processed red mushrooms are put in to stew. The white water in the ceramic pot slowly turns pink and emits a faint fragrance unique to red mushrooms.
Ji Zhisui broke off the wild onions he had found earlier and sprinkled them into the soup, making the taste even richer and more tempting.
A simple red mushroom soup was ready. She scooped a little into the bowl with a small spoon, and it tasted delicious.
Mrs. Pei, a well-informed woman, had never seen this kind of food before. Although the color looked a bit strange, the taste of red mushrooms mixed with wild onions was really tempting, which aroused her hunger. She couldn't help swallowing.
"Sui Niang, give me a bowl too." The taste was so tempting that it whetted their appetite. They just ate casually along the way.
The family used to live a life of luxury and rarely went into the kitchen. The food they made was barely edible and was enough to fill their stomachs, let alone make such delicious food.
"Okay!" Ji Zhisui took a bowl, scooped a spoonful into the bowl, and handed it to Madam Pei.
Madam Pei, with a pale face, came forward, her expression hesitant and tangled. She said weakly, "Mother, it's better to be careful. If this thing is poisonous, then..."
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