Chapter 161 Extra: Wang Xiaoxi (2)
It was noon, and the sun was scorching like fire.
The scorching sun hanging high above our heads scorched the earth mercilessly, sending out unbearable heat and heat waves.
In the exile team, people moved forward with difficulty.
Their lips became chapped due to long-term dehydration, and some even began to ooze blood.
Everyone's face was full of exhaustion and despair, and their steps seemed extremely heavy.
Suddenly, the rude scoldings of the officials came from the front: "Stop!"
This voice exploded like thunder in the crowd, making the already tense atmosphere instantly solidify.
The team slowly stopped, and people gasped and looked ahead, wondering what fate they would face.
Not long after, I saw a few officials waving their whips and shouting loudly:
"Hurry up and bury the pot on the spot to cook! Be smart!"
After hearing the order, the exiled people had no choice but to cheer up and get busy.
Exiled teams usually choose to walk along the river.
In this way, you can find water sources in time on the road.
"You, you, and the rest of you, carry buckets and follow me!"
The officer selected some men with iron chains on their feet and followed him to the river to fetch water.
The women were picking some wild vegetables nearby under the supervision of the officials.
The children were driven to collect firewood nearby.
The officials were not afraid of the children running away.
In the wilderness, children have no ability to survive.
So no child dared to run away alone.
Wang Xiaoxi was put into the children's camp by the official because of his small stature.
At this moment, although her leg was still injured and she was limping when she walked, she still had to go to find firewood.
Wang Xiaoxi didn't dare to go too far, so he looked for firewood on a nearby hillside.
She gathered a small bundle of firewood and tied it together.
When I was about to go back carrying firewood.
Wang Xiaoxi saw a group of mighty figures moving in the distance.
Looking from a distance, the number of people in that group could be several hundred at least.
Due to the distance, it was difficult to see clearly who those people were.
However, Wang Xiaoxi remembered that she had heard an official mention it casually before.
It is said that some refugees formed a wave of refugees and flowed all the way to the capital.
Could it be that what we see in front of us are those fleeing from famine?
Thinking of this, Wang Xiaoxi couldn't help but sigh secretly:
The world is so difficult! It seems that no one can be safe anywhere while alive.
Wang Xiaoxi shook his head slightly, and limped slowly back to the camp, carrying the irregularly bundled firewood.
She is shy by nature and has never been good at speaking, so she chose to remain silent about the scene she just saw.
She didn't know what harm this would do to herself.
After a while, people who went out came back one after another.
Smoke began to rise from the camp.
On the improvised simple stove, the large pot was simmering wild vegetables into a paste.
At this moment, someone suddenly shouted in panic: "Refugees are coming!"
The person shouting was an official. His words were full of panic and anxiety, and his voice was trembling slightly.
Wang Xiaoxi couldn't help but feel a little doubt in his heart after hearing this.
We are just refugees, why are we so nervous?
Immediately afterwards, the officials were seen standing up in panic.
Someone else shouted loudly: "They are rebels, they are holding the banner of rebellion!"
"Quickly leave!"
All the officials looked frightened.
Some hurriedly untied the carriage from which the exiles were hauling goods, couldn't wait to mount their horses and galloped away, their horses' hooves raising clouds of dust.
Some can only rely on two legs and run as fast as crazy.
The exiled prisoners were slow to react, and it took a while before they came back to their senses.
Some of them also started running in fear.
However, the male prisoners' feet were all wearing heavy shackles, and every step they took was extremely difficult and made a dull sound.
The women ran slower. They stepped in panic, but they couldn't get up any faster.
Soon, the refugees caught up from behind.
These refugees hold simple weapons such as sticks and hatchets tightly in their hands.
They first grabbed the wild vegetables that were being cooked without any explanation, and ate them hungrily, as if they had been hungry for a long time.
Then, some people rushed to snatch some of the rations left by the officials like hungry tigers, and even got into fights over the food.
Others continued to chase the prisoners in the direction they fled.
Wang Xiaoxi was filled with panic at this time, and her panic overwhelmed her like a tide.
She hurriedly followed Mu Wanqing closely, as if this was the only way she could find a sense of security.
Although Mu Wanqing was a little confused at this time, she had several loyal Mrs. Wu by her side.
These women are tall and have strong hands and feet. They have strong martial arts due to years of martial arts practice.
They tried their best to protect Mu Wanqing, Su Yueyan and Su Yuexi as they fled, and their speed was actually a few points faster than the others.
"What should I do with the Second Young Master?"
A Mrs. Wu shouted loudly with a worried look on her face.
Another Mrs. Wu responded:
"Second Young Master is protected by guards, so he should be fine!"