Fang Xiuer sighed helplessly, "Alright, alright, I admire you more than anyone else now. With your mouth alone, you can talk the world without equal."
Luo Xingyuan puffed out her chest proudly, "Of course, don't you know who I am? Hey, wait a minute?"
Fang Xiuer frowned. "What's wrong? Don't be so jumpy."
Luo Xingyuan frowned. "The phrase you just said, 'Invincible under heaven,' feels so familiar. It's as if someone very important once said the same thing to me."
And why did you suddenly say that? Logically speaking, a young lady of your stature shouldn't say such a thing.
Fang Xiuer opened her mouth, equally finding it unbelievable.
"Um, I don't know why, I just blurted out those words without thinking?"
The two girls looked at each other, then burst out laughing. What were they thinking? They should just keep going.
Then they said in unison, "Forget it, why think so much? We should live freely, laugh brightly and wildly, and live up to our youth and our prime."
The words had barely left their mouths when the two of them suddenly widened their eyes and stared at each other. (ใโกใ)
"You... how come you're saying the same thing as me?"
"I... I don't know either. I just said it on a whim, but I didn't expect you to say the same thing."
This is probably just...pure coincidence, right?!
Inside the carriage, Sheng Lingwei withdrew her spiritual power, her expression a mixture of shock and delight.
Nangong Zichen keenly noticed Sheng Lingwei's unusual behavior and tilted his head to look at her. "Sister, what's wrong? Did something good happen?"
Sheng Lingwei snapped out of her reverie and replied with a smile, "Yes, my sister has indeed encountered something good, but it's not certain yet and we need to verify it."
"Oh, I see." Nangong Zichen blinked, no longer pressing for details about what good news it was. If his sister wanted to tell him, she would.
...
After three days of torrential rain, the weather returned to its usual hot and dry state.
Under the blazing sun, the group's previously light steps became increasingly heavy, and they gasped for breath.
Everyone felt their mouths were dry and their heads were spinning; they wanted to stop and rest but dared not.
Jing Qingyun is now leading the group. He is riding a tall horse and says to everyone, "Hold on for another half an hour. There is a water source ahead. We will rest there at noon."
Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up, and they unconsciously quickened their pace.
In less than half an hour, they arrived at the water source, collapsed to the ground, and their faces beamed with genuine smiles.
This is a small river next to the road, with flat terrain on both sides and large trees providing shade, making it a perfect place to rest.
After resting for a while, everyone spontaneously got busy.
Some cooked, some dug for wild vegetables, some searched for medicinal herbs, some wove sun hats and straw sandals, some gathered firewood... and so on.
The atmosphere was quite harmonious and pleasant.
The team was divided into three smaller groups.
Zhao Dong was in charge of feeding the exiled prisoners, while the Jing family was responsible for feeding Lin Qingliu and Xie Fugui's family of three. Sheng Lingwei and her brother ate together.
Bai Ji rummaged through the carriage and found some medicinal herbs. She quickly led the doctors in the group who knew medicine to start brewing a heat-relieving medicine, and made sure everyone drank a bowl.
There's no way around it; the weather is too hot, and without heatstroke medicine, many people would suffer from heatstroke.
Sheng Lingwei led Nangong Zichen to sit under the shade of a tree. The carriage was too stuffy, and the air outside was much cooler.
After settling her family in, Jing Qingyun happily trotted towards Sheng Lingwei.
As she watched his departing figure, Madam Jing couldn't help but sigh, "Oh, my eldest grandson, he's got quite the thick skin."
Lin Jingyi chuckled and said, "Mother, isn't it good that Qingyun has finally come to her senses?"
"Of course it's good, but I just think he's too shameless. He keeps bothering Princess Chang Le. After a while, Princess Chang Le will get tired of looking at his face. What should we do then?"
Lin Jingyi nodded in agreement, "Mother, you're right, Qingyun is too unreserved."
"Pfft..."
Jing Qingwen burst into laughter, clutching her stomach. "Grandmother, Aunt, my brother isn't a woman who needs to rely on her looks to attract men. You're really disrespecting him by saying that."
As soon as he said this, Jing Qingwen received glares from the three women in the Jing family.
Xie Hui snorted coldly, one hand on her hip and the other pinching Jing Qingwen's ear.
"What are you saying, you brat? Do you look down on women? Or do you think you're all grown up now and dare to make up stories about people?"
Jing Qingwen looked terrified. In a moment of carelessness, he said something he shouldn't have, and hurriedly begged for forgiveness.
"Ouch~~ My goodness, please have mercy! I misspoke just now, I'll take it back immediately. Mother, please give me some face, okay? There are so many people watching."
"Face? Where do you get face from, kid? Besides, there's no such thing as taking back what you've said."
Old Madam Jing stood up with a huff and a puff, and kicked Jing Qingwen in the butt, sending him sprawling face-first into the ground.
"Hmph, Jing Qingwen, how old are you? You never think before you speak, you just talk too fast. No wonder you'll never find a wife. And you have the nerve to laugh at your brother? You've got some nerve!"
Jing Qingwen lay on the ground, feeling wronged. "Grandmother, you've really wronged your grandson. What am I to dare laugh at my brother? I just..."
Old Madam Jing kicked Jing Qingwen again, and said angrily:
"You're just making fun of me and your aunt."
You little rascal, you're asking for it today. Don't worry, I'll loosen your skin for you right away.
"Aaaaaah, help me..."
The next moment, Jing Qingwen's bloodcurdling screams rang out from the group, making everyone laugh out loud at the gossip.
Waaah.
Jing Qingwen felt extremely wronged. It seemed that no matter what he said, he was wrong, and he could no longer feel love in this family.
Heartbroken!
The two sisters, Jing Qingyan and Jing Qingyue, covered their lips and chuckled. They glanced at Jing Qingwen, who had been beaten, and felt only a moment of sympathy. Any more would be disrespectful to them.
Anyway, it was common for their brother to get beaten, so they weren't surprised.
Then, hand in hand, they followed Xie Hui and Lin Jingyi to cook, their steps light and cheerful.
Under the shade of the tree, Sheng Lingwei and her brother watched Jing Qingwen get beaten with great interest, their faces showing the same mysterious smiles.
Jing Qingyun took off her sun hat and thought to herself, "They really are siblings; their expressions while watching the show are exactly the same."
Sheng Lingwei laughed and teased, "Xiao Yunzi, your family is quite interesting, especially your younger brother, his personality is so funny."
Jing Qingyun sighed softly, "Weiwei, my younger brother has always been like this since he was little. He lives a carefree life. Even though he is being beaten by his grandmother and is crying like a banshee, he will be back to his old self in no time."
Sheng Lingwei gave a thumbs up, "I really admire your brother. He has a simple and straightforward personality and doesn't hold grudges. People like him live authentically."
Unlike her, who is arrogant and domineering, and especially fond of holding grudges.
"By the way, Xiaoyunzi, do you think it's possible that my younger brothers and sisters don't have the same memories as you?"
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