Chapter 33 I wonder who dares to stop me today?
Xiangying chased him while cursing him in his heart.
What's wrong with Jie Chen? He left as soon as he said he would, and refused to wait any longer.
She ran quickly to the city gate, planning to leave the city later, pull a horse out of the space, and chase the exiled team.
In just a moment, Xiangying had already thought that the children would cry again because they didn't see her come back.
When she sees Jie Chen later, she will definitely scold him!
Just as Xiangying ran to the city gate, he suddenly saw the familiar tall figure standing by the porridge stall with his hands behind his back.
She rushed forward without thinking and grabbed Jie Chen by the collar.
"Why are you in such a hurry to leave? I'm an exiled prisoner, so it won't matter if you lose me? You can just abandon me if you want!"
Xie Chen frowned: "Let go."
Xiangying, however, tightened her grip: "Why are you so angry? I just came home a little late!"
Jie Chen raised his palm and pulled her hand down.
"What's wrong?" He said in an unhappy voice.
Xiangying felt that the surroundings were extremely quiet.
She looked around. The officials who were distributing porridge in a nearby tent and even the common people who were receiving the porridge were all looking at her in shock.
How dare an exiled prisoner speak to his military supervisor like that?
At this time, the soldiers brought by Xie Chen came back dragging four horse-drawn carts full of food.
"Military Supervisor, everything is ready."
Xie Chen then nodded and ordered his men to drag the city defender up.
Xiangying saw that the city garrison commander had a bruised face and nose. When he saw Jie Chen, he cried breathlessly. When he opened his mouth, his two front teeth were knocked out.
Xie Chen said in a cold tone: "Since you have already defected to South Vietnam, if a passing army asks you for food, it is a small matter if you cannot give it to them, but it is a big matter if you hide it."
"I'll let you go this time. Don't let me hear any more rumors. Otherwise, I'll report to the deputy general and have you dismissed and exiled with me."
The city defender nodded repeatedly, admitted his mistake with gritted teeth, and said he would not do it again.
Xie Chen then glanced at Xiang Ying coldly and said, "Let's go back."
Xiangying followed him silently.
From listening to the conversation of the soldiers around him, he learned that Jie Chen had suddenly returned to the restaurant and took them to raid a house in the city.
It is said that this is the house where the city defender keeps his mistress, and it is filled with piles of food.
As a result, the city garrison was beaten, and Xie Chen moved all the food away, leaving two bags of rice for the government.
We watched them make porridge on the spot and distributed it to the local people.
So... Jie Chen didn't want to leave her behind and go away.
Xiangying stared at the back of his head, his heart filled with faint doubts.
The man in black at the city garrison’s house looks too much like Jie Chen. Could it be him?
If so, he should have recognized her, but Jie Chen didn't ask anything.
Xiangying simply pretended to be stupid and would deny it even if he asked.
Together they returned to the exile group.
Xiang Xiuxiu immediately threw herself into Xiangying's arms and asked in a low voice, "Mom, did you buy a lot of things?"
"Of course." She pulled the little guy to Taoxue.
He took out the new shoes and new clothes that had been prepared long ago from his bag.
"Yours, Taoxue's, and my brother's too."
The three little ones were very happy. Tao Xue helped them change their clothes, causing the prisoners around them to stare at them eagerly.
However, Xiangying felt that the number of people talking about her had obviously decreased.
She went to see Xiangli, who was still unconscious, with Lin Lingxiang by his side.
Xiangying took out a bag of dry biscuits and said, "Lingxiang, take these to give to Elder Lin and the others."
Lin Lingxiang was stunned: "Thank you, Princess."
After replenishing their food supplies, the exile team set out again.
They had to reach the next post station before evening.
As Xiangying was walking, he noticed that several concubines and female relatives came up to him and asked him questions.
Everyone wanted to know how much food she bought in the city.
It can be seen that Xiangying had a cold face and no matter how hard they asked, they could not get anything out of him, so these people left in dismay.
Tao Xue complained to Xiang Ying in a low voice: "It would be better not to tell them. When the princess was not back, these people kept talking about you, saying that you saved the soldiers of Nanyue and brought shame to Xi Zhou."
Xiangying listened with indifference.
"They can only talk about it."
Can't bear it now? The road ahead will be even harder.
The earthquake was just a precursor to a year of drought, but Xiangying was mentally prepared.
When they were walking for half an hour past noon, a soldier with a message suddenly came running up from behind, whipping his horse.
The exile team hurriedly stopped and made way for him, watching him rush forward and report something to the three military supervisors.
Everyone unconsciously sat down and rested.
The weather is hot and the sun is shining brightly!
And the stomach, which had not eaten anything, had no oil or water and was in great pain.
In contrast, the three little ones around Xiangying are plump and cute.
Even Tao Xue's face was not dusty, and it looked so clean that she didn't look like she was in exile.
Xiangying took out a lot of beef jerky while the exile team was resting.
It’s soft, tender and chewy, with a five-spice flavor. It’s both filling and delicious when you bite it!
Seeing how delicious the food was, the Seventh Princess couldn't help but come over and ask, "Big sister, did you buy this in the city?"
"Yes." Xiangying handed her two pieces of jerky generously, "Would you like to try some too?"
The Seventh Princess was originally embarrassed to ask for it directly, and was afraid that Xiangying would refuse. She didn't expect that she would take the initiative to give it to her, and she was immediately surprised to accept it.
"Thank you, big sister!"
Several friendly-looking people came over to ask for it, and Xiangying shared it all, but didn't give much.
Listening to their voices expressing gratitude to Xiang Ying, Xiang Qianqian and her group not far away felt sad and gritted their teeth.
But I just can't bring myself to ask for it.
This time the exile team stopped for a long time, and Xiangying couldn't help looking around.
"What happened again? You've been waiting for so long and you won't leave."
"Another exile team behind us was overturned by an earth dragon and suffered heavy losses. The supervisors over there will send some people to join us."
Suddenly, Scarface's voice sounded from behind.
Xiangying looked back and saw him holding his water bag and handing it to him.
Seeing that Xiangying didn't take it, Scarface coughed uncomfortably and explained, "This is my extra water, do you want some?"
Xiangying shook his head: "Drink it yourself, we have it."
After being rejected, Scarface didn't say anything. He just hummed awkwardly and walked away pretending to be very busy.
Tao Xue couldn't help but say, "This Scar Master, when he speaks nicely, it makes me feel uncomfortable."
"No matter what he gives you from now on, don't accept it." Xiangying ordered.
Another stick of incense passed.
The prisoners, escorted by more than twenty people, were sent over to join their main force.
There are still mostly women, but they are all family members of military generals.
Suddenly, Xiang Xiuxiu pointed at one of the people coming over from the exile team.
"Mother, why is that person not wearing any clothes?"
Xiangying looked up and his pupils suddenly contracted.
Among the exiled people, several women were naked.
Their eyes were hollow and the marks on their bodies showed what kind of hellish torture they had endured.
This team is obviously much more cruel.
Xiangying immediately asked Momoyuki to cover the children's eyes.
She saw a girl lying on a wooden cart in a daze. She didn't know whether she was dead or alive, and her clothes were badly torn.
It was really unbearable for others to see this, so Yupin and the others felt embarrassed and avoided looking at it.
Xiangying picked up the robe that Taoxue had just changed out of, walked over, and gently covered her with it.
Unexpectedly, her action caused dissatisfaction among the captains of the other team.
"What are you doing? Stop meddling in other people's business!" He swung the whip, thinking it would hit Xiangying on the head.
However, she didn't expect to be grabbed by Xiangying directly. The captain pulled her twice, but he was not as strong as her.
Her eyes were sharp: "I want to put a piece of clothing on her, you'd better not have any objections."
"Bitch, I think you are looking for death!"
The soldiers behind the captain rushed over to attack, but Scarface and his men rushed forward.
The two sides collided and started arguing and confronting each other.
Scarface yelled, "Our military supervisors haven't even spoken, who do you think you are!"
(End of this chapter)
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