They had secretly checked the cargo in the carriage a few times, and apart from some food and supplies, it was all wooden planks, which were inedible and unusable, so they didn't touch them.
Knowing that a city was to be built in the Mida River Valley, the bandits kept a watchful eye on things and waited by the roadside to catch a fat sheep.
Surprisingly, we actually managed to catch it.
This group included women, the elderly, and children; they must be merchants heading to the new city.
As for the dozen or so guards who looked quite strong... it might take some effort.
The next morning, a thin mist rose over the grassland. Song Liyun combed her hair neatly and stepped off the carriage.
In front of her were two mud-brick houses.
There is currently no foot traffic on the trade route, and there is a shortage of manpower. Apart from a well, the rest stop only has empty buildings to provide shelter from the wind and rain.
The fire inside the house was still burning, steam was rising from the spout of the copper kettle, and the contents of the kettle were boiling.
Old Yu held a cup of piping hot milk tea, his breath steaming as he spoke to Wudan.
On the ground in front of him, the marks left by the branches were still visible; this was Old Yu teaching Wudan to read.
Song Liyun walked over with a smile and greeted him, "Good morning, Professor Yu! Classes have started again!"
Wu Dan's dark red face was full of excitement: "Young Madam, Master Yu taught me how to identify minerals."
"Oh! That's wonderful! Wudan has met a great teacher." Song Liyun was also delighted. This was a special skill, unlike learning a few words.
Old Yu chuckled: "This kid is clever and has good eyesight. He can't be a scout, but he's good at prospecting for minerals."
As the three were talking, Zhao Tingduo rode up from the mist, carrying a rabbit in his hand.
"Old Yu, Ayun, someone approached the rest stop last night, and the footprints led west!"
Old Yu put down his milk tea, frowned, and asked, "How many people and how many riders?"
"It's two riders; Wei Er and the others have already given chase!"
Old Yu shook his head: "We've cleared this area; there are no bandits here. They're probably newcomers."
Tell Wei Er and the others not to chase too far. The Zhabu River is just ahead, but the water level is low. Let's cross the river quickly and rest away from the riverbank.
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