The weather in May is already hot, not to mention the Jiangnan region where there has been no rain for several months.
The group walked for a whole day but still didn't get out of the Jiangnan area, and some of them fainted from the heat.
Having just set out on the journey, Gao Hongbin didn't dare to abandon the person directly. After all, this trip was somewhat unreasonable.
After thinking about it, he distributed the food and freed up a few wooden carts to accommodate those who suffered from heatstroke.
Of course, anyone who dares to pretend to be unconscious will be whipped a few times.
"You should eat these foods sparingly. Don't come to me if you don't have enough!" Gao Hongbin's tone was so cold that many people who wanted to resist lowered their heads.
"Excuse me, sir, can we go find food nearby during our break?"
"You can, but you can't run away, or I'll kill you with a big knife."
Fearing that someone might have some ill intentions, Gao Hongbin used threats and inducements: "You are only exiled now, not convicted. If the emperor grants amnesty, you can still return to Jiangnan."
If you run away, not only will you be wanted, but your entire clan will also be implicated. The price you pay is not something that ordinary people can afford!"
Many people who couldn't stand the hardship and had ulterior motives were frightened by these words.
They were not afraid of being caught and whipped, but they were afraid of implicating their families and not being able to face their ancestors after death.
Chi Xingyue looked at the more than 20 kilograms of food in the bag and couldn't help shaking his head.
If there is no space, can we really survive until the exile?
I’m afraid he’ll starve to death on the road before he even reaches Youzhou!
When she opened it, she saw that there was bran mixed in with the rice. Before the development of her Nanshan Village, people had never been so hungry!
But when you live under someone's roof, you have to bow your head.
Many people whimpered when they discovered that the food was short in weight and of extremely poor quality.
The pampered masters and mistresses, young masters and young ladies could not accept this gap all of a sudden.
The convoy continued on its way, and the crying gradually died down. There was nothing I could do, I was too tired, and crying takes energy.
Those who suffered from heatstroke were not feeling well either. It was useless for Gao Hongbin to get angry with them. He just piled them up together without distinguishing between men and women.
Moreover, his face was facing upwards, and was peeling due to the scorching sun.
The jailers from Jiangning Prefecture couldn't bear it and wanted to turn them over, but they were stopped by the sword-carrying guards who came to the capital.
They said that this was what they deserved, otherwise there would be no point in exile.
The yamen runners were speechless and could only sit on the cart, shaking their heads helplessly.
In the evening, I can finally rest.
Gao Hongbin asked the people to gather the cars together, and the guards with swords were scattered around, while the others cooked their own meals.
Ling Jiheng chose a place at the edge to accommodate his family, and then went to the woods with Chi Xingyue to find water and pick up some firewood.
It was getting dark, and the two of them didn't walk far before they found a puddle.
The water in the puddle was very muddy, shallow, and about to dry up.
The two men used the same trick again and replaced the water in the water bag with boiled water. However, this time not everyone could enjoy it, only the old man, the old lady, and the second wife could enjoy it.
"Tell me, how are we going to cook when we don't even have a pot?" Chi Xingyue said weakly, feeling a sore throat.
He quickly drank some rose tea from the thermos in the private room and fed some to Ling Jiheng.
Chi Xingyue is now very rich. At the end of the day, she has gained more than 100 acres of land. Although they are all vineyards, she is happy to see them.
I no longer feel sorry for the things in the private room. At worst, I can just plant more. I can control them with my mind anyway.
It is not clear whether it can bloom and bear fruit without water.
Therefore, Chi Xingyue was reserved in her kindness to Ling Jiheng.
For example, she didn't dare give all the two bottles of life-saving water to Ling Jiheng.
Of course, it’s okay to feed it some fruit or something.
Chi Xingyue is a beautiful and kind-hearted fairy, and she needs to show her strength at the right time.
Ling Jiheng ate the sweet and sour grapes and felt that the fatigue of the whole day was relieved a little.
She felt sweet in her heart and looked at Chi Xingyue with a gentle gaze.
I thought this daughter-in-law was great, capable, and caring for him!
Of course, he didn't forget to answer the fairy's question: "The officer has a clay pot in his hand. You need to pay for it, or find a way to burn it yourself."
Chi Xingyue nodded: "Then let's buy one too!"
Ling Jiheng had no objection and took the little fairy for a leisurely stroll in the woods.
After just one day's walk, the scenery here is obviously not as good as that in the south of the Yangtze River.
The grass is turning yellow and the trees are withering. It's clear that the drought is getting worse.
Chi Xingyue heard the chirping of cicadas and said to Ling Jiheng in surprise, "Have you heard of cicada monkeys, also known as climbing forks? They are edible!"
Ling Jiheng's eyes lit up and he immediately understood what Chi Xingyue meant.
I followed the sound and found a cicada molting. When I tried to find the second one, I found I had lost my way.
Yes, severe drought will affect the production of cicada monkeys.
"Let's go, let's go back and call the others to come with us."
Chi Xingyue nodded, found a long branch, used it as a crutch, and knocked on the grass beside the road to see if there were any snakes.
The two returned to the resting place and told everyone about the cicada monkey: "It's hard to find, but it's meat after all. Be careful when you look for it, and don't get bit by a snake."
Many people hid back in fear when they saw the insect in Ling Jiheng's hand.
I don't believe this thing is edible at all, and I don't want to walk any more just for this bug that may be hiding somewhere.
The Ling family believed Ling Jiheng, but they had no strength left. They all collapsed on the ground and didn't even want to cook.
The old lady sighed and bought an earthenware jar from the officials for two taels of silver.
The old man didn't suffer much along the way. He picked up some firewood and burned it, then he and the old lady cooked a pot of thin rice soup.
The children were well cared for, and although they were a little tired, they still had energy to move around. Hearing that these little bugs were edible, they excitedly gathered around and asked Ling Jiheng to take them to find them.
Ling Jiheng nodded and agreed. He and Chi Xingyue led the children into the woods, searching tree by tree, poking holes or peeling off trunks.
The dry weather made finding something to eat quite difficult. After working for over half an hour, they found only seven or eight. But in the small cloth bag, there were actually twenty or thirty.
When Chi Xingyue heard the cicadas chirping, he used his consciousness to search the space.
When I found some creeping forks in the vineyard, I quickly caught them, put them in a basin, washed them with water, and then sprinkled them with salt and white wine to marinate.
So, when I go back, I will replace the dirty climbing fork with one that I have cleaned myself while it is still dark.
Then put it on a small stick and roast it over the fire.
"Is this thing really edible?" Shu Muyun saw the insect baring its fangs and claws, and subconsciously moved away.
Chi Xingyue nodded: "Yes, and it's delicious!"
Although she had never eaten it, she had seen the children in Nanshan Village eat it, and they all loved it!
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