"Why would they give you food when you're fine? Don't lie to me."
"It's true. Look, they even gave me a bag of food." An Jingzhi added a lot more to the bag. It should be enough to last until the next destination.
"Ah!" An's mother was a little shocked. She quickly looked around and saw that no one was paying attention to them. She pulled An Jingzhi aside like a guilty thief and secretly asked him where he came from.
"Mom, didn't I go to get some information earlier? I heard that these people were going to Dingxiang, and then I remembered that I couldn't go there! The bandits are already heading that way, and I guess the city will be broken soon."
"How did you know that?!"
"Oh my god, I go to the county town every day and have met a lot of friends. They told me that before they escaped, they said that a group of bandits were going to Dingxiang. According to the current time, they are probably almost there."
After hearing what An Jingzhi said, An's mother was a little flustered. She quickly pulled the whole family over to discuss it, without even bothering to ask An Jingzhi about the source of his food.
"What? Jingzhi. Is your information accurate? If we don't go to Dingxiang, where should we go?" Father An's face was full of vicissitudes of life. He knew very well what the consequences of changing lanes at will. Even though he loved his youngest son the most, he could not drag the lives of the whole family to die.
"Dad, listen to me. I just went to the front to inquire and confirmed it. I told the people in the carriage ahead this news, and they also had their own sources. After verifying it, they confirmed that the news was accurate. Otherwise, they wouldn't give me this good life-saving food as a thank you."
"The people in the carriage ahead are already planning to change their route. We're a family of old and young, so we can't go. Going along is like committing suicide."
"Then why didn't you tell me before? Where else can we go if not Dingxiang City?" Qian said worriedly.
"Second sister-in-law, I just found out we're going to Dingxiang. How could I not tell you?"
After seeing the bag of grain, everyone subconsciously followed An Jingzhi's words. After all, there was nothing more precious than food on the road to escape famine. If someone offered food as a token of gratitude, the news must be true.
After he finished speaking, he was glared at by An Laoer. His wife dared to interrupt his parents before they even started talking. It would be fine if she was a gossip at other times, but what time is it now?
In fact, Father An was also inclined not to go to Dingxiang City. His youngest son could not do anything, but he was eloquent, so it was normal for him to get information. If the eldest and second sons went, they would probably not be able to get a word out.
While he was thinking about it, he heard Qian say, "Look, Dad and Mom, the carriage ahead is leaving!"
An Yuantu, the second son of the An family, who wanted to scold his wife, opened his mouth but said nothing when he saw An's father turned around with a serious expression.
"Jingzhi, have you found out where they are going?" Father An asked.
"I don't know the details, I just know they're heading south."
The north was plagued by bandits and rebels, leaving few good places. However, heading south was relatively safe. At least that was the case before the original owner died.
In the end, the family decided to head south, but this was not An Jingzhi's destination.
An Jingzhi's two brothers had no objections. Although his two sisters-in-law disliked An Jingzhi, they were aware of his ability to gather information. It was impossible for An Jingzhi to deliberately kill his entire family, right?
Taking advantage of the night, the family secretly left the team and walked towards the direction of the carriage.
A family walking alone must be more vigilant, not only to guard against refugees and bandits, but also against government soldiers.
Relying on that bag of food, the family walked carefully for seven or eight days.
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