Mu Wanting understood that her five senses were probably enhanced by the white and yellow soups. Shen Xinglan, on the other hand, was originally a master.
Shen Lijun spoke softly from behind.
"Mirages are usually hidden beneath quicksand, so please be careful."
Some of the convicts subconsciously slowed their pace.
Mu Wanting and Shen Xinglan ignored Shen Lijun. The people from the third branch of the family followed the two of them and walked quickly. The exiled prisoners and officials who trusted them also quickened their pace.
In the end, the convicts who were delayed because of Shen Lijun were all severely whipped by the officials.
"What are you dawdling for? Hurry up and go."
They were filled with fear, yet they had no choice but to leave, a feeling that was extremely difficult to bear.
When they arrived, the others went to get water, and Mu Wanting reminded them that it was best to boil the water before drinking it.
The third branch of the family hurriedly picked wild vegetables. This oasis was so big that it was full of wild vegetables, and they had to pick them as soon as possible, otherwise there wouldn't be enough for them to eat.
While picking the vegetables, Mu Wanting took out some wild vegetables from her spatial storage to make up the difference, and soon she had picked a lot.
She addressed the group.
"Alright, that's enough for lunch. Let's pick more for dinner."
Shen Lijun was so regretful that he was numb. His second branch of the family arrived last, and the wild vegetables had long been looted by the convicts. Even the water had been murky by the convicts.
Meanwhile, Mu Wanting and the others had already picked a lot of wild vegetables, enough for dinner, and had even started cooking.
Before long, Aunt Liu arrived with Shen Yuru, whose face was pale.
"Wanting, take a look, Yuru isn't doing well."
Mu Wanting took her pulse.
"You've started your period, so don't do anything today. Go rest in the tent. Keep this bottle of pills."
After Shen Yuru thanked them, the people from Aunt Liu's household set up a tent for them and let her lie down inside.
The third branch of the family hadn't said anything yet, but Old Madam Shen's brows furrowed repeatedly.
"Even I, an old woman, couldn't fall asleep, yet a concubine's daughter is treated so preciously."
Mu Wanting thought that Old Madam Shen was only criticizing her, but she didn't expect that she would also go after the entire Liu family.
Aunt Liu and the others didn't say anything and went into the tent together.
Madam Shen glanced over there. She had heard everything Mu Wanting had said. She had boiled some brown sugar water and asked Shen Yujiao to take it to Aunt Liu's family.
Aunt Liu was initially reluctant to accept it, her brows furrowed with indifference, but after glancing at Shen Yuru, whose face had turned pale, she accepted it nonetheless.
Mother Shen seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.
This time, Aunt Qin cooked the meal again. She was quick and efficient, and her cooking was delicious. Plus, there was plenty of oil in their area, making the dishes even more fragrant, causing all the prisoners to salivate.
Mu Wanting didn't say anything more and led her people outside.
When it was time to eat, the eldest son of the family voluntarily paid some money to eat. The other families did the same; if they didn't bring money, they were at least given plenty of wild vegetables.
The second wife was putting on airs over there, her eyes frequently glancing this way.
Madam Shen ate her meal with sighs and groans, and even the usually well-mannered Madam Shen frowned in annoyance and took her bowl outside to eat.
Of the group of people at the table, only Mu Wanting, Shen Xinglan, and Old Madam Shen remained. As soon as Old Madam Shen opened her mouth, Mu Wanting lowered her head to eat. Old Madam Shen spoke at length, but Mu Wanting, having finished her meal, did not hear a single word.
"Do you understand, Mu family?"
Mu Wanting put down her chopsticks and shook her head; she dared not agree rashly.
“My granddaughter-in-law is slow-witted. I need to find some herbs to deal with any emergencies.”
Shen Xinglan quickly finished eating and followed behind Mu Wanting.
Madam Shen looked at the table full of food, then at the second branch of the family, lost in thought.
In any case, they dared not give it to the second wife anymore.
After finishing their meal, Mu Wanting and Shen Xinglan checked the terrain again and compared it with the route map given by Ma Dazhuang. Indeed, it was impossible to see any of the original features.
However, she gradually realized that something was wrong.
A sandstorm arose in the desert, and after checking the date, I discovered that this place overlapped with the information from my previous life.
She immediately ran back.
"If everyone is ready, let's get up and set off."
Shen Lijun rarely gets to eat a good meal, and he looks at Mu Wanting with disdain.
"Do you think you're some kind of government official? You're urging us to hurry on our way. We've finally managed to settle down, what are you really up to?"
Mu Wanting was too lazy to argue with him, so she went to Ma Dazhuang to explain the situation, saying that there might be a sandstorm.
However, the officials were divided at this moment. They were already exhausted, had just eaten, and did not know what lay ahead. If they left now, it would be very difficult to find another oasis.
After hearing this, everyone's expressions became somewhat strange.
In the end, Ma Dazhuang also thought it made sense, and decided to split the team into two groups. The others would go ahead to scout the way and leave a mark so that the rest of the team could follow after they had rested.
Therefore, those exiles who were still able to walk and willing to walk became the vanguard. Those who were unwilling to walk or lacked the strength to walk stayed behind for the time being.
Shen Lijun and his group naturally became the ones who were willing to stay.
Madam Shen originally wanted to stay, but after thinking about how Mu Wanting was indeed more capable, she decided to go with her.
They walked for a long time, and when Mu Wanting saw a cave on the Yardang landform ahead, she immediately called for people to go in.
"Don't go any further, let's go inside and hide."
Ma Dazhuang frowned: "They haven't been gone long."
Mu Wanting said solemnly, "Sir, please trust me."
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