Chapter 882 On the Road to Exile 10
Chu Heng's group had long known who was behind it, but strangely, every time something happened to these people, Chu Yu, Chu Zheng, and even the three Chu Jingxuan brothers were in everyone's sight, so they didn't dare to make a move.
Jin Daofei approached Ning Yan that day: "Second Miss, the road to exile is difficult, but we also have quotas. If we can't bring two-thirds of the prisoners to the North, our group of brothers will be punished."
Ning Yan smiled and said, "How could that be? With such a responsible official as Lord Jin, they will definitely be able to reach the North safely."
Because the journey to the north was difficult, the management of the officials was relatively lenient.
First, the dates aren't so rigid.
The same 3,000-mile journey might take two months in other places of exile, but there are no such requirements for going to the North. You can basically arrive within three months, and the time can be extended if there is extreme weather.
Secondly, regarding the dead, as long as it is a natural death, no matter how many people die, the officials will not be held responsible. Even if it is an accidental death, it will be fine after the coroner conducts an examination and it is officially reported.
The claim of "two-thirds" is just Jin Daofei trying to fool Ning Yan, taking advantage of the fact that she, a woman, might not understand these things.
Jin Daofei knew that Ning Yan's guards must have been the ones who could have done all this. He assumed that she had agreed not to harm the criminals again, since all the people who had attacked him that day were dead and their families should not be implicated. He breathed a sigh of relief, said a few more words, and then left.
Ning Yan snorted. In her previous life, Chu Yanfeng had made quite a few underhanded moves, and the transmigrated woman Liu Yinyin was almost raped by him.
Chu Lin also died in his previous life. He got separated from his brothers while gathering firewood on the mountain. When they found him, he was already a frozen corpse. Ning Yan guessed that Chu Yanfeng and his group had done it.
Of course, Ning Yan would never avenge that fool, but Chu Heng's branch of the family is a threat to the main branch as long as it lives. Why not kill him as soon as possible?
But she hasn't taken any action in the last few days; dealing with them one by one is just too much trouble.
A few days later, they passed through a city where prisoners could pay silver to enter and buy things; the head fee was two hundred coins per person.
Chu Heng entered the city.
Ning Yan personally followed him into the city this time, and Chu Heng disappeared in the city before he could even buy anything.
Ning Yan led her people on a shopping spree, buying rice, flour, cooking oil, meat, eggs, and several large tents. It was extremely uncomfortable to be crammed into the carriage, so the tents were quite necessary. They also bought a lot of thick quilts.
Having bought what needed to be bought and done what needed to be done, Ning Yan led her people back to the exile group.
She asked the nanny to send over the things she bought for the Chu family, including a large bag of food. Since there were many people in the Chu family, they wouldn't have to worry about not being able to finish all the food.
When the appointed time arrived, Jin Daofei discovered that someone hadn't returned—it was Chu Heng!
He quickly sent people to search the city, but they couldn't find the person even after nearly two hours.
Convicts and fugitives are completely different things; convicts only need to reach their destination.
If a convict becomes a fugitive, his entire family will be implicated.
Unable to find anyone, Jin Daofei reported the matter to the local government.
The authorities immediately issued an arrest warrant, and all of Chu Heng's gang of exiles were taken to the local prison.
If the fugitives cannot be found after a period of searching, the county government will deal with them according to the law.
One wrong move and your entire family could be wiped out!
Because a prisoner escaped, Jin Daofei became ruthless, and the prisoners' treatment deteriorated again; the bowl of hot porridge they used to have was gone.
They had to walk seventy or eighty li a day. If they didn't walk fast, they would be whipped. Those sick prisoners who had money were a little better off, but those who didn't had to drag their sick bodies on the road. Gradually, there were more and more casualties on the road.
Not only that, but the Chu family was also affected. The yamen runners would often come and yell at them, and Chu Lin could no longer ride in a carriage. He could only travel with his grandmother.
But the little guy ate well, and with Yu Zhu by his side, he could be carried for a while when he got tired, so he was able to keep going.
Chu Jingxuan was in a bad mood, knowing that all of this was because of his ex-wife. He was increasingly displeased with Ning Yan. If Ning Yan hadn't been avenging his nephew, he would have already lost his temper.
That evening, after eating the steamed buns that Ning Yan had secretly sent over, Chu Yu and his brother took the opportunity to move over to Ning Yan's side.
"Auntie."
Ning Yan asked in surprise, "Why are you two here? Granny Zhang, quickly go and get some food. Isn't there soup simmering on our stove? Quickly let the two children have some."
Because of Jin Daofei's change of attitude, she hadn't given the Chu family any meat or soup for several days.
"Auntie, no need, we've had enough for dinner. We came here to express our gratitude."
"No need to thank me. You are Lin'er's older brother and sister, it's only right that I protect you."
Chu Yanfeng was vicious. He instigated the Li family, who were also exiled, to make a move on Yan Jie'er. He said: "Even if the people of the Duke's Mansion are exiled, they are better off than other families. As long as we sleep with Yan Jie'er, the Li family will become related to the Chu family by marriage, and they will take care of the Li family."
Unfortunately, Chu Yanfeng was unaware that the Li family had immediately told Old Madam Chu about it. Chu Yu, who already wanted to kill Chu Yanfeng, couldn't bear to hear that those people were actually targeting his younger sister. He used his life-saving poison to kill Chu Yanfeng.
Ning Yan secretly met with Chu Yu, told him to stop, and said she would take care of the rest.
It's just a matter of a few people dying. Even if Jin Daofei finds out, she has ways to cover it up.
With money, nothing is impossible.
"However, from now on, just call me Aunt Ning. I have finally divorced your fourth uncle."
Chu Yu's lips moved slightly, and after considering his words, he asked, "Are you really not planning to reconcile with Fourth Uncle?"
Ning Yan smiled and said, "There's no need for that. If I could take my child with me after a divorce, I would never have gone through this ordeal."
Lin'er is my own flesh and blood, I can't bear to leave him, so please excuse me from being called your fourth uncle.
Chu Yu felt a bit disgusted when he thought of his fourth uncle. His fourth aunt was clearly the most beautiful and gentle, and she protected them, her nephews and nieces, so how could his fourth uncle turn a blind eye to her and dote on a concubine instead?
"Fourth Aunt, no, Aunt Ning, if the Chu family can turn things around in the future, I will protect you."
Chu Zheng quickly added, "Aunt Ning, I'll protect you too, and Lin'er, the three of us will take care of you in your old age."
Chu Yu glanced at his younger brother with disdain. Aunt Ning was still so young, what was she talking about taking care of in her old age?
Ning Yan raised her hand and ruffled Chu Yu's hair. "Okay, then Aunt Ning will be waiting."
She really made a profit this time; it's like she gained two more sons!
Seeing that Aunt Ning only touched his older brother and not him, Chu Zheng quickly leaned closer and said, "Aunt Ning, you still have me."
Ning Yan was amused by him and couldn't help but pat the boy's head.
Just then, the old woman brought in chicken soup. Ning Yan told the two of them to drink it quickly, "Drink it. There's still a long way to go to the North. You'll suffer a lot."
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