"Dad, Mom, I want to eat buns." Si Yan pointed at the bun stall and said pitifully.
"Okay, let's go buy some buns," Jiang Yan said with a smile. He told the driver to stop the carriage and led the family to the bun stall. Jiang Yan bought a few steaming hot buns and handed them to the children. Si Yan and Nian Li couldn't wait to take a bite, muttering, "Delicious, delicious." Seeing the children's satisfied expressions, Jiang Yan and Su Jinli smiled at each other.
After finishing the buns, Jiang Yan bought two more sugar figurines for the children. Si Yan held a Monkey King figurine and waved it excitedly, as if he were the all-powerful Monkey King. Nian Li held a bunny figurine and licked it carefully, a happy smile on her face.
After a brief rest in the small town, Jiang Yan and his family set out on their journey again. As time passed, the sun gradually set, painting the horizon with a brilliant sunset glow. It resembled an overturned paint box, a fusion of red, orange, and purple, a dreamlike beauty. Jiang Yan gazed at the beautiful sunset and silently prayed for his family to safely reach Jiangnan and begin a new life.
However, what they don't know is that the emperor has already dispatched a large number of troops to search for them in all directions. A thrilling pursuit and escape is quietly unfolding in this vast land. Can Jiang Yan and his family successfully evade the pursuit and find peace in Jiangnan? Everything in the future is still full of unknowns...
Night fell again, and the carriage slowly moved forward along the rugged mountain road. The road was bumpy, and Jiang Yan held Su Jinli and the children tightly. Si Yan and Nian Li gradually fell asleep in the rocking. Su Jinli leaned in Jiang Yan's arms, listening to his steady heartbeat, feeling incomparably at ease.
"Jiang Yan, do you think we can really live a peaceful life in Jiangnan?" Su Jinli asked softly, with a hint of worry in her voice.
"Yes, we will. As long as our family works together, there is no difficulty that cannot be overcome." Jiang Yan answered firmly, his eyes full of confidence in the future.
The carriage continued to move forward in the night, and the moonlight sprinkled on the mountain road, illuminating the way forward for them. Jiang Yan looked ahead and secretly vowed in his heart that no matter what the cost, he would protect his family and keep them away from all danger and harm. At this time, in the distant capital, the emperor was sitting on the dragon throne, frowning, thinking about how to find Jiang Yan's family as soon as possible, bring them back to the capital, and complete the plan in his heart... How will this storm caused by Nianli's child bride develop? What kind of thrills and challenges will Jiang Yan's family encounter on the road to escape? All the answers are hidden in this vast night, waiting to be revealed...
Days passed, and Jiang Yan's family continued their escape. They traveled by day and found places to rest at night. Although the journey was arduous, they found joy in being together as a family. One day, they came to a large river. The water rushed and shimmered. Across the river stood an old stone bridge, a little worn, but still sturdy.
Jiang Yan looked at the bridge, feeling a little hesitant. He worried about being stopped by soldiers, but there was no other way to go. After a moment's deliberation, he decided to take the risk and cross the bridge. As the carriage slowly drove onto the stone bridge, Jiang Yan and Su Jinli looked around nervously, fearing any accidents.
Just as the carriage reached the center of the bridge, they suddenly heard the sound of horse hooves. Jiang Yan's heart tightened, and he looked through the curtains to see a group of soldiers galloping towards them. "Don't be afraid, I'm here," Jiang Yan said, holding Su Jinli's hand tightly and comforting her.
The officers and soldiers quickly arrived in front of the carriage. The leading general looked at Jiang Yan and asked seriously, "Who are you? Where are you going?"
Jiang Yan calmly handed over the customs clearance document and said, "Sir, we are going to Jiangnan to visit relatives."
The general carefully examined the pass, then glanced at Su Jinli and the children in the carriage, a hint of suspicion in his eyes. "Visiting relatives in Jiangnan? Why take this route?"
Jiang Yan secretly groaned in his heart, but he remained calm on his face and said, "Sir, we heard that this road has beautiful scenery, and we want to take the children to see it."
The general snorted coldly and said, "Hmph, I hope you are telling the truth. The emperor is looking for someone recently, so you'd better not cause trouble." After that, he waved his hand, signaling the officers and soldiers to let them pass.
Jiang Yan breathed a sigh of relief and said gratefully, "Thank you, sir." The carriage slowly drove away. Jiang Yan looked at the backs of the team of officers and soldiers going away, and knew in his heart that their escape route was still full of dangers.
After this thrilling encounter, Jiang Yan became even more cautious. They avoided the main roads and chose to take more secluded paths. Along the way, they encountered various difficulties, but Jiang Yan and Su Jinli always supported each other and faced them together.
Finally, on a sunny day, Jiang Yan and his family saw the outline of Jiangnan in the distance. Green mountains and clear waters, pink walls and black tiles, it was like a beautiful painting unfolding before their eyes. Si Yan and Nian Li cheered excitedly, "We're in Jiangnan! We're in Jiangnan!"
Jiang Yan and Su Jinli watched the children's happy faces, their hearts filled with joy. They knew that although the future was still full of uncertainty, at least they had found a place to settle down for the time being. What kind of life would they start in this beautiful land of Jiangnan? Everything was waiting for them to explore...
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