Now that he was free, he saw that there was no one around, so he pretended to take out a lunch box from the wooden box on the boat and ate it in big mouthfuls.
This was also what Yun Ruoxi requested. No matter whether there were people around or not, one had to be careful when using the space ring, and find cover no matter what one was holding.
Small items can be carried in sleeves or bags, while large items can be carried in wardrobes, wooden boxes, etc.
Everyone also felt that Yun Ruoxi's worries were correct. After all, the matter of the storage ring was too unbelievable and difficult for everyone to accept.
What's more, this matter also involves Yun Ruoxi's safety, so everyone must work hard to protect this secret.
After shaking off the people behind them, not to mention Yun Ruoxi, even the nine brothers couldn't stand it anymore.
When the others were eating their lunch boxes, they did not forget the Ninth Brother. Xiao Jingrui brought food to the Ninth Brother, while Xiao Jingxuan brought water to the Ninth Brother.
Because the Nine Brothers are in a master-servant relationship with Xiao Jingrui, the Nine Brothers are under the responsibility of the two brothers Xiao Jingrui and Xiao Jingxuan.
Yun Ruoxi felt a pang of pain in her heart when she saw the nine brothers, and instantly thought of the Five-Colored Medicinal Spring that had severely damaged her vitality.
He made up his mind that he would let his nine brothers work in his house to pay off his debts, and he would let them do everything from farming to guarding the house.
During this period, Xiao Jingrui also gave the nine brothers martial arts secrets, allowing them to read and learn when they had nothing to do.
Maybe it was the effect of the Five-Colored Medicinal Spring and the Spiritual Spring Water, but even the eldest brother Yun Ruoyang was a little surprised at how fast the nine brothers were learning martial arts.
Yun Ruoyang had asked the nine brothers before. They had also thought about learning martial arts, but the martial arts master said that they did not have the qualifications to practice martial arts.
Now it suddenly appears, and everyone knows that it is due to the effects of the five-colored medicinal spring and spiritual spring water.
Fifth brother Yun Ruofeng also tried it and found that his martial arts training speed was indeed much faster than before.
We waited until everyone had eaten and drunk their fill before continuing on our journey.
This time, we walked on the water for an entire afternoon without meeting anyone. It was estimated that all the refugees in the nearby area were gathered on the mountain just now.
Xiao Jingrui pulled Wei Da aside and asked, "Since you are a local, do you know where we are now?"
Wei Da stood up and said respectfully, "Master, I know that the mountain where the refugees were just now is the highest mountain in our Yanyuan Prefecture. After crossing this mountain, we will reach the territory of Yanning Prefecture."
Xiao Jingrui: "If we take a carriage, how long will it take to get from Yanshan Mansion to Yanyuan Mansion and then to Yanning Mansion?"
Wei Da thought for a moment, "It takes five days to travel from Yanshan Prefecture to Yanyuan Prefecture by carriage. From Yanyuan Prefecture to Yanning Prefecture, because there are so many mountains, it will take at least seven days."
Xiao Jingrui calculated that because of the flood, everyone took the water route and was not troubled by the terrain, so the speed was actually faster than taking the water route.
Yun Ruoxi and Mu Ruxue were listening on the side. They looked at each other and felt relieved.
Originally, they were worried that they didn't have enough time. Because of the Yongzhou flood, they had been delayed for too long on the road and were afraid that they would not be able to arrive in Lingnan on time.
As a result, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Everyone saved half the time on the road to Yongzhou.
Although she was no longer worried about the travel time, Yun Ruoxi was still worried about the plague and wanted to leave here as soon as possible.
Everyone originally held a lucky mentality, thinking that they might not meet each other, but after accepting the nine brothers, everyone believed it.
Until now, Wei Da still doesn't know the identity of the Xiao family. Because he has the Loyalty Pill, Wei Da didn't think of asking.
Anyway, now they are determined to protect Xiao Jingrui at all costs. No matter what the identity of the Xiao family is, they will accept it.
This was the thing that made Yun Ruoxi most satisfied with the nine brothers along the way.
Wei Da thought about it and felt that it seemed that the master's family was not from Yongzhou, so it was better to remind them earlier.
"My Lord, after we pass the mountain just now and reach Yanning Prefecture, there will be many high mountains. It is these winding and dense mountains that can block the flood."
Xiao Jingrui: "You mean, if we go into the mountains, we can avoid this flood?"
"Yongzhou has experienced floods before. I heard from my elders that fortunately, Yanning Prefecture is connected by hundreds of mountains, forming a natural defense line. Otherwise, the floods would definitely have affected Qizhou as well."
Mu Ruxue asked Yun Ruoxi in a low voice, "After passing Yongzhou, we will reach Qizhou. When will we reach Lingnan?"
Yun Ruoxi thought for a moment and said, "Lingnan is in Qiongzhou. We started from the capital and went out of the capital's territory to Liangzhou. Now we are in Yongzhou. We still have to go through Qizhou, Qingzhou, and Yunzhou before we can reach Qiongzhou. Our final place of exile is in Qiongzhou in Lingnan."
When Mu Ruxue heard that they still had to walk so far, she stretched out her voice and said with a bitter face, "Ah, it will take so long, my God, when will we get to Lingnan?"
Yun Ruoxi looked at the lively Mu Ruxue and said with a smile, "Lingnan is just a general term. It actually includes Leizhou, Lianzhou, and Qiongzhou. The areas of these three states are collectively called Lingnan, but if we talk about the most difficult conditions, Qiongzhou is the one. It's just that these three states are all close to the sea. Although there are mountains, pirates are rampant, and life is not easy."
Xiao Jingrui added, "Besides, the people of Lingnan all make a living by fishing. The sea is full of dangers, and it's not easy to survive."
Mu Ruxue was a little curious. "This time, the Xiao family wasn't forced into slavery. If other families were confiscated and exiled, how would they survive in Lingnan?"
Zhao added, "If a convict is demoted to a slave class, upon arriving at the place of exile, he or she is usually conscripted into a military household. In their free time, they cultivate military fields. When the weather is cold, they work in the iron mines. If there is a battle, they are also sent to the battlefield as a soldier."
Mu Ruxue said in surprise: "Oh my god, exiled prisoners have to do so many things, and in the end they have to go to the battlefield. Isn't this just going to die?"
Zhao: "Wars have always been brutal. No matter which country it is, it is built on the blood of its victims, and it is the people who suffer. As for the exiled prisoners, being able to do one last thing for the country is their destiny."
Yun Ruoxi felt very uncomfortable after hearing this. No wonder, according to historical records, not many exiled prisoners survived in the end.
How could the officials and their families, who had previously lived a life of luxury in the capital, endure living under such high pressure?
Only a handful of people can endure the long-term physical and mental torture.
Zhao sighed softly, "Fortunately, we have you here at the Wu'an Marquis Mansion, so we were able to escape this disaster."
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