Qin Xiaoniang didn't speak, but simply nodded in agreement with Zhang Xiue.
The plan proceeded as scheduled, and counting down the days was indeed a bit tough. Everyone waited and waited, and finally, the midday sun, at its strongest, arrived...
"Third Uncle, these fire starter straws are so conspicuous, where did you find so many?"
"If we don't use these, the fire on the back mountain won't get big, let alone burn things that aren't easy to ignite."
"When you went to look for these things, did anyone see you?" Zhang Xiue asked.
"How could there be no one? There are woodcutters on the back mountain every day, otherwise how would they survive? It's just that they are all only concerned with themselves and not many are watching you, so don't worry, nothing should happen."
Seeing Song Xiaoyu's confident assurances, Song He'er finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Calculating the time, they needed to check in advance to see if Jiang Huaifu's boat had arrived. If it had docked at the shore early, they would need to start making preparations.
As agreed, Song He'er took Chun Di to take a look. Sure enough, a narrow straw boat was moored on the wide river. However, the bow of the boat was stuck in the low pine forest, and it was hard to see unless you looked carefully. Especially at night, if you didn't make a sound, you would not know that a boat had taken people away from Xinzhou without anyone noticing.
After all that trouble, by the time I got back to my lodgings, it was already sunset, and the light was gradually dimming.
If a large fire were set at this time, it would inevitably attract the attention of those nearby.
"I think this timeframe is good. Hold the child securely, wrap your headscarves properly, and hide behind the mountain first. We'll head to the shore when the fire is at its fiercest..." Song Xiaoyu repeatedly instructed.
Zhang Xiue was quick and efficient, and soon dressed the children. She left the rest of the luggage behind, only taking some emergency supplies with her.
At first, Song Xiaoyu only lit some branches and straw. When the fire gradually grew, he spread the straw along the route into the cave, trying to ignite the fire inside.
"The smell of smoke is too pungent, let's quickly take the child and go to the back mountain to hide!"
Zhang Xiu'e and Qin Xiaoniang gathered the children together, picked them up, and ran up the mountain.
The fire gradually grew larger. Song He'er hid behind a birch tree and saw thick black smoke rising from the cave. She guessed that even the tents must have caught fire by now.
"He'er, you should leave too. I see this smoke won't dissipate by nightfall. By the time people find this place, it will have turned to ashes..."
The more Song He'er thought about it, the more she felt there were loopholes in the matter. Even the biggest fire wouldn't burn a person to ashes...
But there's nothing readily available to use right now, so we can only try anything as a last resort.
After all, the officials and soldiers here wouldn't publicize the escape of a prisoner, otherwise they would be accused of negligence by the imperial court.
"Third Uncle, let's go together!"
"No, I need to wait a little longer, you go first..."
Song He'er didn't want to hesitate any longer and avoid any further complications, so she turned around and left.
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My darlings, I'm really exhausted today, and some things came up at home, so the update is late! See you tomorrow!
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