Wu Muyue felt both amused and annoyed by Xu Bai's words, but he also became increasingly curious about Xu Rao and Chen Zhaoci, who had raised children like Xu Di and Xu Bai.
Xu Rao was his own nephew, who was switched at birth and was the only illegitimate son in the Marquis's mansion. However, this person, who had a difficult life in the Marquis's mansion, managed to forge his own path through studying. Most importantly, he also had several good children.
Wu Muyue thought highly of Xu Di. He was an all-around talent. Whether it was his knowledge, wisdom, or even his vision, he was top-notch. If you gave him a position, he would always be able to achieve remarkable results.
As for Xu Bai, being the youngest child in the family and born on the battlefield, he was cherished by everyone in the family. Wu Muyue was afraid that the child would be difficult to discipline, but now it seems that this child is actually very bright and insightful, and sees everything clearly. Wu Muyue is now looking forward to preparing to teach Xu Bai. Wu Muyue feels that Xu Bai will definitely give him many surprises.
We continued north along the official road, which was relatively easy to travel since it was all official road.
As the weather got hotter, Xu Bai and Chen Yuyuan initially rode horses with the guards. Both of them knew how to ride horses, and Xu Bai also disliked the bumpy ride in the carriage. Even if riding a horse made his thighs chaf and hurt, it was better than his buttocks hurting from being bounced around. Besides, because there were several carriages, even if they rode horses, they wouldn't be able to ride very fast.
After traveling for several days, Xu Bai felt that his thighs could not take it anymore. He rested at the post station at night, and an elderly servant who served him wrung out a hot towel to apply to his legs. The next day, he was still in great pain, but seeing that Chen Yuyuan was still riding on horseback, Xu Bai gritted his teeth and rode with him.
Wu Muyue had already noticed that Xu Bai's leg was failing. Seeing him grimacing in pain as he walked, Wu Muyue lifted the carriage curtain and said to Xu Bai, "Brother Bai, come and keep your uncle company."
Xu Bai, having finally found a way out, quickly slid down the ladder, dismounting from his horse and getting into Wu Muyue's carriage without a word.
Wu Muyue commissioned the construction of his carriage himself, using only the finest wood. Most importantly, it was spacious inside, with tables and drawers fixed to the carriage. The carriage also had basic shock absorption and was covered with thick cotton felt, making it quite comfortable to sit in.
After Xu Bai sat down, he started rubbing his legs. Wu Muyue laughed and said, "You're only a few years old, why do you have to compare yourself to people who are several years older than you? Your little body hasn't even started to grow yet. What if it delays your growth?"
Xu Bai quickly and modestly replied, "Uncle's words of advice are absolutely correct."
Wu Muyue thought for a moment and said, "We don't have anything else to do along the way, so I might as well start lecturing to you and Yuyuan."
Upon hearing this, Xu Bai happily said, "Uncle, this is perfect. The journey is long, so why don't we sit down together and listen to your lecture, and hear you tell us about the amazing stories you told during your adventures in the martial arts world? Isn't that wonderful?"
Upon hearing this, Wu Muyue smiled and tapped Xu Bai's forehead, saying, "You really are good at thinking about good things."
Xu Bai smiled and said, "Uncle, aren't good things all made by thinking? I never dream of something falling from the sky. I think more about good things and figure out how to make them happen. In the end, my wishes will come true."
Wu Muyue said, "Although it is sophistry, there is still some truth to it. Alright, call Yuyuan over, and I will begin my lecture to you."
From that day on, when Wu Muyue traveled during the day, he would take his two children with him in the carriage. He would open the carriage curtain, and a gentle breeze would blow in. Wu Muyue would tell the two children things from books that they could understand, mostly about the things he had encountered when he was traveling the world. From these experiences, he would derive some principles and teach the two children how to be a good person.
The journey was peaceful. Li Yanwen and Li Yanwu, following Xu Di's instructions, took great care of everyone's accommodations and travel. After more than ten days, they arrived in Ganzhou.
Once they entered Ganzhou territory, both the guards and Wu Muyue felt a little more at ease. They knew that once they were on Xu Rao's land, even if something happened, someone would be there to come and rescue them in time.
Looking at the mountains and forests on both sides of the road, Xu Bai said to Wu Muyue, "Uncle, have you ever been to Ganzhou?"
Wu Muyue said, "I came here many years ago."
Xu Bai asked, "Have you ever been to Hexi?"
Wu Muyue said, “Of course I have been there. I once traveled around the border of our Great Liang, from Liaodong all the way to Hexi, then south to the southwest, and finally from the southwest to Yuezhou. I stayed in Yuezhou for a while, and then went to Qiantang. From Qiantang, I took a boat back to the capital.”
Xu Bai asked in surprise, "Uncle, how long did it take you to travel this way?"
Wu Muyue said, "It's been more than a year since I left."
Xu Bai asked, "Is there anything you've kept in mind along the way?"
Wu Muyue said, "Of course I do. I even wrote a notebook to record the local customs and traditions along the way. When we get to Ganzhou, I'll find it for you to see."
Xu Bai and Chen Yuyuan were very excited when they heard this. Xu Bai said, "Uncle, I heard that there are many Miao people living in the mountains in the southwest. They can poison people with witchcraft."
Wu Muyue said, "These are all nonsense. Witchcraft and sorcery are harmful things. Many people have lost their lives for some unfounded things. Brother Bai, the Miao people's methods of healing and saving lives are worth studying."
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