Su San's injury was much better, but because he had been in the rain for such a long time and walked such a long distance, the wound on his chest had split open. Fortunately, because of the raincoat given by the young lady, the rain did not soak the wound, but he still bled a lot.
"Go in, the young lady will treat your wounds in a while. Su San, there are many people in the hall, you have to protect them well."
Seeing that the young master had assigned him such an important task, Su San no longer insisted.
Under Su Zhenbei's arrangement, Su Zongguan and Su Zhenbei stayed outside on the donkey cart. Old Madam Su brought her family to pay the money, entered the hall, and went straight to the window seat on the east wall designated by Su Zhenbei. The window was made of dense wooden lattices with small gaps, but it was still very cold on such a rainy night, so the people who entered first were reluctant to sit there. Instead, the Su family easily occupied that position.
There were so many people around that it was inconvenient for Sumibao to take out the tent and bedding from the space.
The officials sat at the northernmost part, pulled the tables together to make three large beds, and spread the mattresses sent by each family on them. They lit a fire and put a big pot on it to boil water. They didn't cook because the village chief had just said that they would ask each family to prepare and send it over. They were so tired that the officials were busy sitting by the fire to dry their wet clothes and take off their muddy shoes.
There was a thin layer of dry straw on the floor of the main hall, and the exiles began to fight for it, wanting to have a thicker layer for their families so that they could be warmer. The prisoners also had several fires burning. The male prisoners were wearing shackles and could not deal with their wet clothes. The women wrung out their men's clothes and their own clothes with their hands. They were afraid that the floor would get wet and they would not be able to sleep. They took out bowls and basins from their bags and collected dirty water. After wrung it out, they asked their children to pour it out.
The Su family huddled together, leaning against the window. The few people in the donkey cart were all clean. They stood outside, blocking the view of outsiders, and asked the few people who were walking outside covered in mud to take off their outer raincoats covered with mud, and then quickly take off their inner plastic raincoats, wrapping them together. Their inner clothes were all dry, only the trouser legs were stained with mud, which they just needed to wring out.
"I just got these few sticks."
As soon as Gu Yueyan and Huashan saw people starting a fire, they ran over to grab firewood.
The firewood was sent by the people of Da Liu Village. The village chief first sent a dozen men to carry in a large pot and deliver several carts of firewood to the officials. At the same time, two carts of firewood were also sent to the exiled prisoners and criminals. There was little firewood and many people, and the prisoners broke their heads for a few pieces of firewood. If the officials hadn't whipped them a few times, they would have died.
[Grandma, cover it for me. I'm going to put some firewood and food in the donkey cart. You can ask someone to get it later.]
Su Mibao couldn't just conjure something up in front of so many people.
Madam Su held her in her arms and wrapped her in the cloak of Prince Yan. This was also Su Zhenbei's idea. There were too many people in the hall. The Su family had many women and children. If she didn't cover herself with quilts, she would freeze. If she brought too many quilts in, she was afraid that they would be snatched away.
You know, as long as no one is killed, the officials will turn a blind eye to the disputes and frictions between prisoners.
So Su Zhenbei let Madam Su hold the cloak of Prince Yan, so that no matter the officials or prisoners, no matter how greedy they were, they would not easily take the cloak of Prince Yan, unless they were desperate.
"Little sister?"
Manager Su untied the donkey and was unloading the donkey cart. Su Zhenbei, who was listening to the noise in the hall with his eyes closed, suddenly felt a warm feeling around him. He opened his eyes and met Su Mibao's two dark, round eyes, which frightened him.
"So many people, making a fuss."
What if someone finds out? Suddenly, Su Zhenbei's scalp went numb. My little sister is too willful and bold.
[It's okay, don't be afraid, big brother. I asked grandma to cover the swaddling clothes with a cloak, so no one will find out that I'm gone.]
Su Mibao chuckled and started to get things out.
Sumibao thought, if we can put an air conditioner, electric fan, or electric blanket in the carriage, it will be even better. Unfortunately, there is no electricity. Well, I have to think about how to install a small generator in the donkey cart. In this way, all small electrical appliances can be used in the carriage.
How could I have forgotten something so useful?
Su Mibao's eyes lit up, and she suddenly remembered that she had several high-tech blankets in her office that Qin Xiaoyu bought online.
Qin Xiaoyu is an online shopping addict and often buys things online and gives them to her.
This high-tech blanket doesn't need to be plugged in, it can heat up, keep warm and remove moisture. Qin Xiaoyu has recommended it to her many times. Seeing that she was indifferent, she simply bought eight blankets online and had them sent directly to her office. Why eight blankets? Because eight blankets are at wholesale price. Haha? Qin Xiaoyu said it was easy to use and not expensive, so she asked her to send one blanket to each doctor in their office. She also said that she was a person who didn't know how to deal with things.
With a thought, Su Mibao took out a high-tech blanket from the space.
[Put this blanket inside and cover the original quilt outside. It will be warm in a while. These foods are for you. Sister-in-law will come to treat your injuries in a while.]
Sumibao took out a lot of disinfectant and white cloth, and some food. He also took out a cup of hot coffee for his brother.
【Warm and refreshing. 】
Su Mibao knew that with her elder brother's cautious character, he would definitely stay awake in the donkey cart to keep watch for them. After all, her elder brother was in the donkey cart day and night, so he had plenty of time to sleep.
Su Mibao took out a small iron pot and two bowls from the kitchen of the Duke of Zhenguo Mansion. Then he put some firewood and a blanket out, thinking that he would have someone carry it to the main hall later.
【Take an old mattress from the servant's room.】
Su Zhenbei reminded Su Mibao. Su Mibao also felt that the blanket was too new. Although she had specially chosen a black one. There were also several bright red, white, and pink ones. All of them were Qin Xiaoyu's favorites. Qin Xiaoyu said that girls should use bright colors.
Su Mibao obediently took two old mattresses from the servant's room in the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.
At this time, Gu Yueyan, Huashan, Nanny Song and Su An came over. When Su Mibao saw them coming out, he teleported back.
Several people carried the firewood and these things back.
Gu Yueyan stayed to treat Su Zhenbei's wound and only went back after that.
Nanny Song spread an old mattress on the straw, and then everyone sat on it. Then she covered them with a black technology blanket and the King of Yan's cloak. Then she put another old mattress across. The fire in the hall flickered, and the light was dim, so it was not conspicuous.
The prisoners took out their own beddings, after all, most of the exiled prisoners were officials and wealthy businessmen. The things sent by their relatives were placed in carts or baskets. No matter where they were placed, they would consider the rainy days on the road and wrap the things with rainproof oil paper in advance. At this time, I took off my wet clothes, changed into clean clothes and lay down in the quilt. I felt that I was slowly coming back to life.