Meng Zhuang took a few sips of water and suddenly noticed out of the corner of his eye that there were several fewer people on the roadside. He was so scared that he quickly stood up and looked around.
Seeing those people squatting in the ditch to dig grass roots, it curled its lips and laughed.
"We've just set out, and the Xiao family has already condescended to eat grass by the roadside. They're truly adaptable."
"Let those concubines learn from this. There won't be enough food for them on the road."
He didn't make any money, but still had to pay for their food. Wasn't he the one being taken advantage of?
It would be best if these people could support themselves, otherwise they would have to sell a few concubines on the road to support their brothers.
Anyway, those weak concubines can't survive to Ningguta, so it's better to sell them early so that at least they can save their lives.
The other officers were stunned for a moment, followed Meng Zhuang's gaze, then raised their heads and burst into laughter.
"I never thought that in this lifetime we would actually see people from the dignified Zhenguogong Mansion digging grass to eat."
"It's a different time now. They are prisoners now."
"A phoenix without feathers is no better than a chicken. No matter how glorious it was in the past..."
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The officers' mocking voices were not restrained at all, and all of them were blown into the ears of the Xiao family by the weak wind.
Madam Xiao paused while wiping the grass roots, then raised her eyelids and looked at the two children.
“Don’t take harsh words to heart. When you are in power, you will be surrounded by kind words. When you are in trouble, it is a great favor if others don’t step on you.”
"As for gossip, just ignore it and let it go. Just pretend you didn't hear it, and those unpleasant words won't hurt you."
"You'll slowly begin to understand the fickleness of human nature. Don't argue with others just because they say something unpleasant."
Xiao Lingyan gritted her teeth, clenched her fists tightly, and her eyes were blazing with fire.
If it weren't for her grandmother's words, she would have almost jumped up and yelled.
When had she ever suffered such humiliation?
But what grandma said was right. They were different today and should try not to conflict with others.
Didn’t you see that the officers were holding whips in their hands?
"My granddaughter will follow my grandmother's teachings!"
Xiao Linghui chewed the grass roots painfully, and nodded with her wrinkled face, "Granddaughter will follow grandma's teachings!"
"Good boy."
Madam Xiao nodded with satisfaction.
At this time, Lin Yiran grabbed a handful of grass roots and climbed out of the ditch.
Just dig a little and carry it, and you will have a big meal at night.
Of course she also heard the officers' farts.
Once we leave the capital, we'll get rid of those two spies and then deal with these police officers.
"You've worked hard. Come eat now. I've wiped it all off."
Old Madam Xiao looked at Lin Yiran, who was sweating profusely, and picked up two tender grass roots and handed them over.
"Thank you, mother."
Lin Yiran didn't hesitate and took the grass root and stuffed it into her mouth.
She also tried the pure and natural grass roots----
Can she take back what she said? This grass root is really not tasty.
Lin Yiran frowned and turned her head to the side, pretending to wipe her mouth while putting the grass roots in her mouth into the space.
"Sisters-in-law, please come up quickly. There are enough of them already."
Lin Yiran looked at her sisters-in-law who were still digging grass roots with their butts sticking out, and called out to them quickly.
It's really hard for those two kids to eat.
I can only say that the Xiao family’s children are well educated and not spoiled at all.
Madam Xiao also urged, "That's enough, eat something first, we have to hurry on our way."
It’s so hot today, I can’t bear it if I don’t eat something.
The three sisters-in-law responded, climbed up and saw a pile of grass roots next to the quilt. They widened their eyes in shock.
They worked hard to dig for a long time, but only dug up one or two grass roots, which were not very moist.
It really hurts to dig with my hands, and the deeper I dig, the harder it is.
"Fourth sister-in-law, why did you dig so much?"
The second sister-in-law looked at Lin Yiran in shock.
Among the women in the family, she was the only one who still had some strength, so she only dug up two grass roots.
My fourth brother's wife actually dug up more than ten branches. The branches looked very moist, much better than the dry ones they dug.
"Ah~"
Lin Yiran grinned, "I've been without a mother since I was a child, and no one has taken care of me. I also love to mess around with the tables, chairs, and benches in my room. I move them around every day, so I'm a bit strong."
It was a coincidence. After explaining it now, she wouldn't have to say anything when she carried Xiao Yunzhan on her back later.
When the three sisters-in-law heard this, they looked at Lin Yiran with eyes full of heartache.
The daughter of every official in the capital is spoiled, but only Lord Lin's second wife is so shameful and blatant in torturing his stepdaughter.
Otherwise, how could my fourth brother's wife, who looks so weak, have so much strength?
In the future, they must take better care of their fourth brother and sister-in-law.
The second sister-in-law grinned and said, "You are very strong. I will teach you martial arts in the future."
Lin Yiran glanced at Xiao Lingyan and said with a smile, "Second sister-in-law is late. Someone has already taught me."
When Xiao Lingyan met Lin Yiran's gaze, she immediately puffed out her chest with a smile on her face.
The second sister-in-law looked at the interaction between the two, what else did she not understand?
"Ling Yan can teach you, I'll be there to give you pointers."
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Old Madam Xiao looked at the interaction between her sisters-in-law with satisfaction, and felt that the road of exile did not seem so difficult to endure.
As long as the family can be together and live in peace, it doesn't matter where they are.
The officers saw that the Xiao family was not angry and just laughed at them twice.
Meng Zhuang saw that his brothers looked unhappy, so he immediately stopped the topic.
Many of his brothers once admired General Xiao.
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