Chapter 55: Will Be Robbed
Su Nuan was also a little worried. After all, she had no weapons, and even if she had any, they would be confiscated.
She decided to find an opportunity to test it out. If she could pass Cheng Feng's level, then owning a weapon would not be a problem.
In the following days, because everyone had surplus food and the government resumed the practice of two steamed buns a day, the journey was not delayed.
By the time the rain stopped completely, the team had been away from the capital for nearly two months.
Fortunately, the road was wide and the carriage had no obstacles.
Su Nuan leaned against the shaft of the cart. The weather was neither cold nor hot, but the scorching sun at noon made people drowsy.
She closed her eyes and recalled what had happened during this period. In her previous life, people walked at a different speed than now, so they were hit hard by heavy rain on the road and many people died.
Although the progress of the journey was much slower now, there was no suffering. Except for those who were seriously ill and could not hold on, the rest of the team were still alive.
But the further we walked, the more desolate it became, and the grass and trees on both sides of the road began to turn yellow and wither.
There are only a few days left of the flat and open road, and in three days we will enter the mountainous roads.
Ling Cang said from inside the car, "We should be looking at White Tiger Mountain ahead. In three days, we'll be entering a narrow passage with mountains on both sides. Bandits like to ambush at narrow gaps."
Su Nuan turned and entered the carriage, took out a pen and paper and said, "You tell me the terrain, I'll describe it."
Ling Cang began to describe the terrain. The current place is wide and flat like the surface of a round fan, and the mountain road is the handle of the fan, but the entrance to the handle is a winding road with eighteen bends. The only advantage is that the road is wide enough for the carriage to run normally.
Su Nuan asked somewhat uneasily, "Are we bound to be robbed?"
Ling Cang nodded, "That's right."
He took a look at the picture drawn by Su Nuan and found that it was exactly the same as his description. He didn't expect that this daughter-in-law was such a talented woman.
Xue asked anxiously, "Will that harm women?"
Ling Cang didn't say anything. How could bandits have any moral principles?
Su Nuan took the route map and said as she got out of the car, "I'll go ask Cheng Feng if he has any solutions."
Ling Yun frowned, but said nothing.
Seeing this, Xue comforted her, "I believe Nuannuan won't do anything to let you down."
Ling Cang sighed, "What right do I have to say anything? If you can't help, try not to be a hindrance. If she can find a good home in the future, I will marry her off as my sister."
Xue also agreed, but she couldn't show it for fear of hurting her son's feelings.
At this moment, Su Nuan found Cheng Feng with the map. Cheng Feng had a serious expression on his face and seemed to be worried about the road ahead.
Su Nuan said, "Brother Cheng, I've mapped out the path. I'm sure we can't escape it. Should we resist or give them the money?"
Cheng Feng looked at the picture and praised, "Who drew this? It's clear at a glance."
Su Nuan smiled and said, "My husband dictated it and I drew it."
Cheng Feng said with admiration: "Sister, you are really amazing."
Su Nuan sighed, "Do you think those bandits will accept money and let us go?"
Cheng Feng shook his head. "There are many young wives in the team. The bandits will definitely have other ideas."
Su Nuan understood what he said immediately and sighed with a heavy heart.
Cheng Feng shook his head and said helplessly, "When I took on this mission, the people on this mountain hadn't been replaced yet. They only needed a small gift to let us pass."
"We got the news a while ago that the second-in-command on the mountain killed the first-in-command and usurped the throne. We can't figure out the second-in-command's temper now."
Su Nuan asked in surprise: "A bandit also usurped the throne? Then will the people under him obey?"
Cheng Feng nodded. "This is a common thing. Those people will listen to whoever feeds them."
Su Nuan touched his chin and asked again, "Then I've never heard of this second-in-command's hobbies before?"
Cheng Feng was riding on a horse and Su Nuan was walking, so he simply stopped the horse, dismounted and led the way.
"When I asked about the gangster's preferences before, I heard that he liked beautiful things."
After a pause, he added, "It is said that he saw someone with beautiful eyes and dug out their eyeballs."
Su Nuan took a breath. Who is this person? He is so cruel.
She recalled carefully, and it didn't seem to be right. When the team came here in the previous life, they didn't seem to have heard of anything about the second in command.
At that time, bandits attacked and killed half of the soldiers, but few of these exiled prisoners died.
Su Nuan pondered for a moment and said, "Brother Cheng, I suggest you don't resist. Let's first find out what they like. If we can resolve it peacefully, it's best to do so."
Cheng Feng nodded, "I know, I'll try my best. Who wants to die when they can live?"
Su Nuan knew that it was useless for her to say anything, so she asked tentatively, "Can you give me a weapon?"
Cheng Feng didn't say anything, just shook his head.
Su Nuan smiled and said, "Okay, I'll go grab it when the time comes."
Cheng Feng looked at her with strange eyes. He didn't give her a weapon because he was afraid that she would hurt herself, but why did his tone sound like someone who knew how to wield a sword?
Su Nuan chuckled, feeling embarrassed herself. "I'll go back first. I think this place is flat, maybe I can dig some wild vegetables."
Cheng Feng sighed and shouted, "Rest when you find water."
Su Nuan paused. There was a water source not far from this place, which meant she could rest two hours earlier today.
She didn't say anything, returned to the carriage and went to the back to get the backpack.
Xue jumped off the carriage and asked, "What are you looking for the backpack for?"
Su Nuan replied, "We'll stop to rest in a while. I see there's wasteland on both sides of the road. Maybe there's something edible there."
Xue shook her head. "Probably not. It's much colder here than in the capital. They must have withered."
Su Nuan didn't give up and said optimistically, "Maybe there are some rare seeds dropped by birds. Let's look for them."
Xue nodded, "Okay, watch your step, in case there's a snake."
Su Nuan responded, "I have a medicine bag, it's okay."
Xue didn't know what to say now, "Then...then I'll cook."
Su Nuan smiled and said, "Okay."
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were chatting about what to eat in the evening. The team in front stopped and it seemed that they had found a water source.
Su Nuan said, "I'll go check out the water source first."
I remember it was a lake of medium size, and there should be fish in it. I went over there and took a look around, then took out two fish from the space and took them back to eat.
When she came to the front of the team, she saw the lake. The lake looked like a huge piece of jade, reflecting the sunlight. It was very beautiful and peaceful.
Su Nuan came to the lake. The water was quite clear and she could see palm-sized crucian carps swimming around.
She symbolically drew a bucket of water and put two two-foot-long fish into it.
She exclaimed, "Oh my, I can catch fish just by digging into the water. This is a great place."
When she shouted like this, those who were still walking slowly rushed into the lake like dumplings being dropped into the water.
Su Nuan curled up the corners of her mouth and walked back humming a folk song.
She wasn't short of water, she just wanted to find an excuse to get some fish to eat.
Before she reached the road, an old lady blocked Su Nuan's way.
Su Nuan looked at her in confusion. Are you here to provoke her?
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