Along the way, Liu Yutong seemed to have accepted the reality. Although she looked sad, she still took good care of Wen Yueyao. Tu Yufan also helped out. Although Wen Yueyao refused in many ways, she could not resist Tu Yufan's attempt to smooth things over.
When they arrived at their destination, there was a desolate village out of sight. The houses were thatched houses with earthen walls, and the tops were uneven. The whole house was gray and dusty, and the wind blew up sand, making it difficult to see clearly. When they thought about how the biting cold wind would blow in during winter and it would be like an ice cellar inside, some people couldn't help crying.
Tu Yufan had traveled through two worlds, but had never encountered such a harsh environment. No wonder he and Liu Yutong were the only ones who survived three years later.
Mo Jinrui was only about ten years old. He was frightened by his grandmother’s attack and had been silent all the way. Now that he had arrived at his destination, he suddenly had a high fever.
It was impossible for there to be doctors here like in the capital city of Jincheng. Fortunately, Tu Yufan had learned some Chinese medicine in his spare time in his previous life. Although his skills were not high-end, he could still deal with common diseases.
After some trouble and after giving him some medicine, Tu Yufan touched Mo Jinrui's forehead, and Liu Yutong seemed to want to say something but stopped herself.
"Husband, you take medicine——"
Tu Yufan lowered his head and whispered, "Don't reveal a single word. I'll take care of everything."
Liu Yutong nodded with relief.
"Is mother still alive?"
"Mother is having some difficulty acclimatizing and has been lying there the whole time."
Tu Yufan sighed and said, "My mother may have psychological problems now. Please pay more attention to her. I will ask the local villagers some questions."
"yes."
The name of this village is Jinuo Village, with less than 20 households. A few kilometers away is an important border checkpoint fortress, the only checkpoint among the mountains, and it is heavily guarded.
Tu Yufan saw that the people from Jinuo village seemed to be very alert when they saw him. Some children who rushed past were stopped by adults.
After all, he was a criminal who had been exiled, so he didn't dare let anyone approach him.
Suddenly, I saw an old man lying beside a tree, drinking water in big gulps. His beard had grown into a mass, and the clothes he was wearing were already tattered. He was a mess and his appearance was unclear.
"Uncle, are you from this village too?"
The old man looked up at Tu Yufan and said calmly, "He is a person like you." He pointed to the distance, "He is also a person far away from his hometown."
After chatting for a while, Tu Yufan learned that the old man's name was Zhang Ertou. He was originally an ordinary citizen in Jincheng County. Later, he was pushed and fell in front of the prefect's carriage. Because he looked too ferocious, he was sentenced to assassination of an imperial official and was exiled here.
He served eight years of military service as soon as he arrived. After the service, he continued to live in the village, but was always excluded. He didn't know how to farm very well. He was just a little stronger than others, so he occasionally hunted for a living.
"I'm not even forty yet, it seems a bit inappropriate for this young man to call me uncle."
Tu Yufan looked at his face and wondered if it was due to tanning or unwashed face. His voice sounded strong and powerful and he didn't look old at all, so he could only say apologetically.
"Sorry, Brother Zhang, I don't know how to deal with this place."
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