Wei Xiyin still insisted on going into the city, and she had a very good reason.
"Who knows where those people found the medicinal herbs, and whether the herbs have come into contact with zombie blood? I have to see it with my own eyes to feel at ease." That was the medicine for her grandfather, and she didn't want any accidents to happen.
Furthermore, they still needed other supplies. Since they had already decided to go into the city to look for medicinal herbs, they might as well take some other things with them.
It was already late at night when everyone finished the discussion, and they said goodbye and left.
Ningshuang learned that the girl was going out at dawn and had not yet gone to bed. She placed the clothes that the girl would wear tomorrow on the shelf in the ear room, and also kneaded dough to prepare some wheat cakes, intending for the girl to carry them with her and eat on the road.
Wei Xiyin lay down and slept for less than two hours. When she opened her eyes, it was just dawn. She put on her clothes, took her sword, opened the door and walked out without waking up Ningshuang next door.
It was still snowing heavily outside. Snowflakes fell on the roof, forming a thick layer of snow. The temperature dropped a lot, probably reaching minus ten degrees Celsius.
You should know that such low temperatures rarely occurred in Qinghe County in the past.
Wei Xiyin frowned when she saw this scene, fearing that the accumulated snow would crush the roof.
The medical officer had sent someone to deliver the list of required medicinal materials last night. When Uncle Wu saw the girl coming out, he hurriedly handed her the list in an envelope.
Wei Xiyin took the envelope and asked with concern, "Did Grandfather still cough badly last night?"
Uncle Wu said hurriedly, "It's better than the past few days."
Wei Xiyin felt relieved after hearing this. "It's still early, so I won't go over to pay my respects. When Grandfather wakes up, I'll tell him not to worry. If everything goes well, we'll be back before dark."
Uncle Wu agreed.
Chang Ying and Qin Shan were already waiting outside.
There were more than 130 soldiers on this trip, all wearing armor. The temperature outside was too low, so after they came back yesterday, Mingjingtang distributed another batch of thick clothes, which were cotton-padded clothes that the female family members had just sewn a few days ago.
In addition to the previously modified wooden oxen and horses, more than fifty four-wheeled vehicles were also brought along this time.
The wealthy and powerful families had no shortage of horse-drawn and ox-drawn carts. Four-wheeled carts had a larger capacity and could carry more weight, so they were naturally more inconvenient to push. In the past, they required oxen and horses to pull them.
Now that there are no oxen and horses, a fully loaded four-wheeled carriage often requires two or even more people to push it.
When the grain was transported through the granary, no one considered four-wheeled vehicles because the routes they planned were all mountain roads, which were difficult to travel on, and four-wheeled vehicles were too large to climb the mountains.
Fortunately, Yongning County is very close and the roads are flat. Unlike when they go to the granary, they need to walk on mountain roads and mountain village roads. Naturally, they can choose a four-wheeled vehicle to transport more goods.
Chu Yu arrived late, frowning and saying, "If the girl decides to go into the city, then you can take some cloth and needlework depending on the situation."
The fortress is short of everything now. Chu Yu's mother is also helping out in the courtyard of the women's family. When she comes back, she complains to him that there is not enough cloth now. The clothes sewn by the women's family are made by dismantling old clothes at home.
Wei Xiyin nodded and said, "I'd like to find some vegetable seeds. My tribesmen are almost out of pickled vegetables."
Several people walked towards the gate while chatting.
Wei Lang did not come with them. The child was still asleep at the moment. In addition, someone always needed to serve his sick grandfather at his bedside. Although Wei Lang was dull, he understood some of the big principles.
In front of the fortress gate, Wei Li was standing by, supporting Wei Zhongxun and waiting.
As soon as Wei Xiyin saw the old man, she stepped forward and asked with concern, "It's so cold, why did you come out, Third Uncle?"
"I'm still able to hold on, but you, Wu Niang, just came back and are going out again. I was worried about you, so I came to check on you." Wei Zhongxun waved his hand.
Wei Xiyin's eyes were filled with tears. "Don't worry, Third Uncle. My nephew will definitely protect himself."
Wei Zhongxun sighed, "You're a good kid. It's freezing outside right now, and there are dangers lurking everywhere. I can only feel at ease if I see you return safely."
How long do we have to wait here?
Wei Xiyin hurriedly said, "Third uncle, please go to the old house and wait. Grandfather and Erlang are the only ones at home. Erlang is young and naive, and I'm afraid he might make Grandfather angry. You might as well help keep an eye on him."
She winked at Wei Li standing beside her and said, "Cousin, why don't you help Third Uncle over."
Wei Li was helpless. His grandfather had always been stubborn. No matter what he wanted to do, ten oxen couldn't pull him back.
"Grandfather, fifth cousin is right. Let's go to the old house to accompany the clan leader." Wei Li advised kindly.
"What are you two thinking about? Do you really think I will stand here all day?" Wei Zhongxun glanced at the two juniors and said dissatisfiedly, "I will go back after Wu Niang and the others leave." He is not stupid.
Wei Xiyin breathed a sigh of relief when she heard this. It turned out that they had misunderstood her.
Seeing that it was already dawn, she quickly assembled the team, and the guards pushed the vehicles and prepared to set off.
The suspension bridge slowly descended again.
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In the county town, Xu’s pastry shop.
In recent years, due to the severe famine, thefts and robberies often occurred in the city. Xu Laoer was so angry that his shop was frequently visited by thieves that he spent a lot of money to hire someone to renovate and reinforce the warehouse.
After several renovations, he made the room where pastries and noodles were stored as strong as an iron wall.
His wife, Wang, often complained about this, blaming him for spending money recklessly and not knowing how to manage the household. But now, as the family huddled together in this small warehouse, she was incredibly grateful for Xu Laoer's wise decision.
The warehouse is not big and is filled with shelves. The space is cramped and three grown people squeezed together can hardly turn around, but at least there is a safe place to hide.
The family of three huddled in a small warehouse, and every night they could hear screams coming from all directions of the city. The monsters became stronger and stronger, and from time to time other people's doors were breached, and all the survivors inside were killed.
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