The exile team did not stop until noon when the officials allowed everyone to stop and rest, and the rest time was still only one hour.
The officials carried a basket of steamed buns and went around distributing them to the exiled prisoners.
Feng Jiuyan's family still asked the officials to exchange their ration of steamed corn bread for rice as usual, but this time it was done by Zhang Chong and Zhang Xiaowu's subordinates.
Song Chen and Song Ning also exchanged theirs for rice.
As soon as they stopped to rest, Zhang Chong and Zhang Xiaowu carried their big bowls and hurried to the place where Feng Jiuyan and the others were resting.
Qiao Ping was no exception. Although he was not as blatant as Zhang Chong, he was not far from where Feng Jiuyan's family was resting.
In response, Feng Jiuyan pretended not to see it and ignored it.
If the enemy doesn't move, she won't move either.
She will wait until the enemy moves, then respond!
Feng Jiuyan and the others had been cooking together for a long time, so they naturally had a tacit understanding. They followed the previous division of labor and each did their own thing.
Back on the donkey cart, Feng Jiuyan took the pots, pans, and bowls to the lake to wash them and fetch water for cooking.
The lake water in ancient times was not polluted, and it was very clear and drinkable. She didn't want to waste time hiding from everyone's sight and fetching water from the space to cook.
Because she had already attracted the attention of the man in black that night. Now, she could only be more careful to avoid being discovered by others and causing unnecessary trouble.
However, there are too many people in this lake. The water in the lake has been made muddy by the prisoners. Feng Jiuyan looked at the prisoners catching fish by the lake with a frown on his face.
She shook her head helplessly, holding the pot, avoiding the crowd and walking upstream.
Maybe it was because Feng Jiuyan had always caught fish, crabs, or shrimps in the river or lake before, and even when he went into the mountains to look for food, he always had a great harvest and never returned empty-handed.
Now, as she was swimming upstream, a large group of prisoners followed her. They all wanted to follow Feng Jiuyan and take advantage of her.
Even if they just picked up some leftovers, it would be enough for them to improve their food.
Feng Jiuyan ignored them and let them go.
She looked at the lake water in front of her and saw that it was very clear. She squatted on the shore, took out a ladle from the pot, and prepared to scoop water into the pot to wash the rice.
But as soon as she put the scoop into the lake, the prisoners following her thought she was catching fish, and they couldn't wait to jump into the lake, "splash, splash", like dumplings being dropped into the water.
Their eyes were wide open, and they were fishing in the lake with their fishing tools.
"Hey, where are the fish? Where are the fish? Why are there no fish? There's not even a single shrimp?"
"That's not right. Didn't she take out the ladle? There must be something good in it!"
This group of people were muttering to each other, and although their voices were low, Feng Jiuyan could hear them clearly.
Feng Jiuyan's face was full of black lines, and he almost laughed.
Could it be that these people thought she was using a ladle to catch fish, shrimps and crabs?
Isn't it true that in their eyes, she is like a little witch? Why is she rushing to do this now?
Well, maybe these people are really hungry!
It was not a solution to continue like this. She wanted to wash the rice and fetch water to cook. Feng Jiuyan glanced at the shore, picked up a small stone, and threw it downstream while no one noticed her little action.
"Puff~" The lake water splashed lightly, making a faint sound.
Feng Jiuyan was filled with shock. He pointed downstream and shouted, "Ah, there, there's a big fish over there!"
Hearing this, everyone did not doubt it and rushed downstream.
Feng Jiuyan curled her lips into a smile, shook off the sand on her hands, picked up the pot beside her, and swam upstream.
"Well, we finally got rid of them." Feng Jiuyan sighed.
Nowadays, it is difficult to get water to cook.
After sighing, she quickly used a ladle to scoop water, washed the rice in the pot, and then added appropriate water into the pot. Just after she walked back a few steps, she suddenly saw a person floating in the middle of the lake.
The person in the lake was wearing a lavender brocade robe, and his appearance was unclear because his hair covered his face. However, judging by his tall stature, it was obvious that he was a man.
After confirming that they were not from the exile team, Feng Jiuyan only glanced at them and quickly looked away, pretending not to see them, and was about to leave in a hurry.
Years of experience in watching TV dramas have taught her that you can pick up any cat or dog and bring them home, but you should never pick up a person home easily. At best, it could involve danger, and at worst, your family may be broken up. Isn't that what happened to a certain palace?
Thinking of this, Feng Jiuyan quickened his pace.
The young man in the purple brocade robe brushed his hair aside, secretly opened his eyes a little, and looked at Feng Jiuyan's back as he left, feeling a little puzzled.
He thought to himself, how strange, she saved him again last time?
But why are you so cold and heartless now?
Could it be that she rescued him last time because she coveted his beauty? He has always been very confident about his beauty.
Maybe she didn't notice him just now?
Well, that must be it!
He did not give up, and his feet hidden in the lake moved quietly. Following the direction of the water flow, he soon caught up with Feng Jiuyan.
"Cough, cough, cough~ Uh, help, help!" The young man in purple brocade robe struggled with his hands, his body thrashing up and down, looking like a drowning person.
Feng Jiuyan still pretended not to hear, lowered his head and continued to walk forward, mumbling, "Well, what should I cook for dinner later?"
"Cough, cough, cough~ Miss, save, save me, um, I, I can't swim~~" the young man in purple brocade robe shouted weakly.
Feng Jiuyan glanced at him, then glanced at the water in the lake, and a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Just now, this man was floating in the middle of the lake, and the water current in the lake was not fast. Now he is floating directly to the shore. Could it be more fake?
This person was obviously coming for her house! She didn't want to pay any attention to him!
Suddenly, a faint fragrance lingered around her nose.
This is...the scent of Chasing Fragrance Pills!
Just now, the person was far away and soaking in the lake, so she could not smell the fragrance.
Feng Jiuyan understood that it was the man in black who often fought with her who was approaching her.
The man in black reacted quickly and was very sharp-minded. He immediately suspected her of having his property robbed several times before.
However, if she didn't tell him, he wouldn't be able to find out no matter how hard he tried.
Who could have imagined that she had such extraordinary abilities?
These thoughts came to Feng Jiuyan in a flash.
Since the man in brocade robes was coming for her, it would be better to keep him under her nose instead of hiding him in the dark. She wanted to see what he could find out!
Thinking of this, Feng Jiuyan changed his mind.
She looked at the man in brocade robes in the lake and shouted at him, "I can save you, but I, Feng Jiuyan, never do business at a loss. Tell me, if I save you, how much gold will you give me?"
The man in the brocade robe in the lake: "......"
It turned out that she was coveting his gold. He even thought that she was coveting his beauty!
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