"We escaped because our family protected us. We didn't know where to go, so we hid in a temple."
Gao Hongbin nodded, as if he believed the other party's words.
Watching the exiled prisoners carrying boxes in one after another, the boys in the corner stared with their eyes wide open.
Gao Hongbin's brows furrowed, and the group of twelve or thirteen-year-old children were so frightened that they lowered their heads, scratched the ground with their toes, and vowed to dig out a three-bedroom apartment.
As the exiled prisoners came in and out, the locusts outside took the opportunity to fly in.
The children were caught off guard and were bitten several times. They screamed and dodged, but found that the insects were getting more and more.
Finally, the exiled prisoners moved all the boxes into the hall. The moment the doors and windows closed, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
The locusts in the house disappeared completely after everyone worked together to kill them.
Chi Xingyue sat on the box, pulled off the annoying bag on his head, and panted heavily.
She had been in exile for more than ten days, but never once had she moved at the same speed as she did today, having to jog.
Oh my god, I’m so tired.
Everyone in the Ling family had the same expression as her. They were lying on the ground, fanning themselves with air, their eyelids drooping, and looking a little drowsy.
Others felt not only tired but also painful and itchy.
It was all his fault that he didn't listen to Chi Xingyue's warning. The locusts took advantage of the opportunity and gnawed at his face.
Chen Yinxiu stamped her feet and asked Chen Jintao, "Sister, it's so itchy. Please help me check if my face is damaged."
Chen Jintao wanted to say that it was so bumpy and probably wouldn't be healed.
But seeing how anxious his sister was, he subconsciously shook his head: "No, just a few small scratches, nothing serious. Don't touch them with your hands, be careful of infection."
Chen Yinxiu pouted, tears streaming down her face. "Sister, we're both girls, so why is it that Ling Jiran is so well-protected, while the girls of our Chen family are left unloved and unloved?"
Chen Jintao also wanted to know.
It is clear that before their house was raided, they were living a life of luxury at home, loved and cared for by their parents and grandfather.
How come things change once you get on the road?
Suddenly, he felt an itch on his body. He looked at Ling Jiyi with a more resentful look.
If he hadn't refused to forgive himself, his father wouldn't have felt useless.
In the Chen family, if one is not cared for by the head of the family, one's status may be even lower than that of a maid.
Chen Jintao sighed and decided to find time to visit the Ling family's main house to improve her impression of Geng Suhua. Who knows, one day, Geng Suhua might be moved by her.
Chi Xingyue curled her lips, thinking that the Chen sisters were really dreaming.
She tugged at the corner of Ling Jiheng's clothes and whispered in his ear. After a moment, Ling Jiheng left. It was unknown what she said to the eldest wife of the Ling family, and her expression immediately changed.
Ling Jiheng came back slowly, sat on the box, and held the little fairy in his arms.
Chi Xingyue was not worried about the impact the locust plague would have on them. After all, the speed at which the space was being upgraded was unimaginable.
In just ten days, she owned more than a thousand acres of land, all planted with fruits and vegetables.
The village committee building is filled with various food supplies. Even if the Dayong Dynasty enters the end of the world, she can still live a prosperous life.
It had been a long time since Chi Xingyue had a good night's sleep. Although he was sweating all over and felt short of breath due to the heat, he still fell asleep amidst the earth-shaking crackling sounds.
The sky quickly darkened, not only because it was evening, but also because the overwhelming swarms of locusts outside blocked the last rays of sunlight as the sun set.
After a short rest, Chi Xingyue couldn't bear it anymore and woke up.
Looking at the dark hall, she took a few deep breaths, pulled Ling Jiheng to the mottled Buddha statue, first placed three malt sugars on the altar, and then bowed respectfully.
Ever since she traveled through time, she is no longer a pure atheist.
Chi Xingyue feels that no matter whether one believes in them or not, one must maintain the most basic respect for ghosts and gods.
Her actions drew sneers from the Chen sisters, but Chi Xingyue turned a blind eye.
He left the place of worship with a respectful look, then took Ling Jiheng for a stroll to see if there was any ventilated place so that she could breathe some fresh air.
Chi Xingyue left, but Gao Hongbin remained silent for a long time facing the direction she was worshipping.
When the deputy asked him what was wrong, Gao Hongbin just shook his head. Listening to the sound of locusts biting outside, he felt struggling and helpless inside.
Suddenly, he stood up, walked to the front of the Buddha statue, took out three pieces of dried meat and placed them on the statue, kowtowed and prayed sincerely, hoping that the misfortune on this journey would turn into good fortune.
The sword-wielding guards and the exiled prisoners were all stunned, looking at Gao Hongbin in disbelief.
However, the light in the room was dim, and I could only see his movements but not the expression on his face.
After the kowtow, Gao Hongbin sighed and walked back to the exiled prisoners with heavy steps.
My thoughts are complicated and confusing, but I dare not express them out loud.
Shangjing, what is Shangjing like now? Is it in chaos?
The impact of the locust plague is definitely not limited to one or two cities. The entire northwest may be barren.
So what about those people, are they going north or south?
Their first choice should be Shangjing, because after all, it is at the foot of the emperor.
But the emperor is obsessed with alchemy and is unable to handle the important task.
The following princes are fighting openly and secretly, and none of them are simple. This world is about to be in chaos!
He glanced at the exile and couldn't help shaking his head.
It’s hard to say whether these people have a good or bad life.
It is indeed unfortunate that I was forced to travel west by myself.
But if the world is in chaos, there will be no need to report to Youzhou. Looking at it this way, it's not a loss.
Chi Xingyue didn't know what Mr. Gao was thinking, otherwise he would have spat at him long ago.
It’s not a loss at all, she’s really lost a lot!
If Gao Hongbin hadn't interfered, he and the Ling family would have left this arid and water-scarce area long ago, and might not even have encountered a locust plague.
The Ling family had a good relationship with the officials of the Jiangning Prefecture government, and they could probably ride horses or sedan chairs by spending some money.
It's a win-win situation for both parties, so there's no need to go through so much trouble pushing the cart on the road.
If she hadn't been thinking about the private property of the male and female protagonists in Shangjing City, she would not have stayed so quietly in the exile team.
Unfortunately, Chi Xingyue didn't know that at this moment, he was sitting on the ground, breathing in the hot air blowing in from the crack of the back door.
"I don't know when it will rain. This weather is driving me crazy with heat."
Even with the blessing of space, she still had such a hard time. What about those people who had no water to drink and no food to eat?
After saying that, he drank a sip of watermelon juice. He didn't expect Ling Jiheng to say anything. He just kept mumbling to himself to relieve himself.
Young Master Ling chuckled, snatched the fairy's water bag, and took a big gulp.
After drinking the ice-cold juice, my heatiness subsided a degree, and I felt in a good mood to think about the problem.
"After a severe drought, there will always be severe floods. Raining now may not be a good thing for us!"
How could Chi Xingyue not understand this logic, but it was too hot, almost melting her.
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