When Qin Jian and Mr. Kang learned that Lu Baichuan was not only going to provide disaster relief but also taking his wife and children with him, they thought he had really gone mad.
Although they were unaware of the situation in the southwest from the capital, the fact that Prince Jing had encountered trouble meant that the situation was certainly not good.
If this were a man-made disaster, there might be a solution, but it's a natural disaster.
Even the most capable person is insignificant in the face of natural disasters. Lu Baichuan is simply too confident. Is he trying to kill his wife and children by not considering the consequences?
What's even more outrageous is that they actually managed to persuade the elderly in their family to give in. How did they do that?
"Brother, take my advice, don't gamble like this. You dare to bring your wife and children there without even knowing the specifics of the situation? Are you out of your mind?"
At the banquet, Qin Jian pulled him aside and earnestly tried to persuade him, explaining that he had just become a father and naturally valued his wife and child above all else. He also hoped that Lu Baichuan could be more normal and not act so crazy.
Lu Baichuan said, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
He was so determined to go mainly because he knew his wife had many means of transportation, so that she wouldn't be harmed or the baby in her womb. He wouldn't fight a battle unprepared.
Seeing that he was beyond saving, the crowd was at a loss for words and could only wish them a safe journey.
Actually, Lei Zi and the others were quite envious of Gou'er being able to go with them, but they didn't have the means, and they couldn't stay with their uncle and aunt forever. They secretly prepared a lot of good things for Gou'er, telling him to remember what happened outside and to tell them about it when he came back.
The dog readily agreed and said he would write to them, and only then did they let him go.
The next morning, Lu Baichuan and his family of three set off with a car full of luggage. When Sun saw that they hadn't brought anyone with them, she was furious and instantly regretted agreeing too soon. She wished she had made more demands.
Lu Baichuan was a tough guy. Seeing Sun's expression change, he whipped the horse without saying a word, and the carriage sped away. Sun kept shouting anxiously, "Slow down! You little rascal, wait till you get back, I'll teach you a lesson!"
Jiang Jiuniang and Gou'er chuckled and poked their heads out of the car, waving to the crowd.
Jiang Ruoya silently wiped away her tears and instead comforted Madam Sun, saying, "My dear sister-in-law, they are all adults and know what they're doing. Don't be too sad."
Seeing that she was still comforting herself even in her condition, Madam Sun quickly wiped her face and said, "I'm fine, and so are you. Please don't hurt yourself."
"I will."
Jiang Ruoya nodded, exchanged a few pleasantries with Madam Sun, and then got into her own carriage and left.
In the car, Jiang Ruoya couldn't hold back and burst into tears again.
Mingze said, "If you're worried, I can send someone to follow us secretly. We'll know immediately if anything happens."
"No, Jiu'er will be unhappy. She'll ask for help when she needs it, so let's not interfere with them too much right now."
She let out a soft breath; she couldn't let her daughter hate her.
Mingze thought for a moment and said, "Okay, but if you're in a bad mood, you must tell me, and I'll definitely find a way to let you know about their situation. Also, the people in the southwest will be keeping an eye on things, and they'll take action if necessary to ensure nothing happens to them."
"I know."
Jiang Ruoya nodded, feeling a little sad. She had been thinking that she would take good care of her daughter during her pregnancy, but she never expected that her daughter's family would be going on a long trip when she was only three months pregnant, with their first stop being the most dangerous southwest region.
It is said that the situation there is very serious. The collapsed houses are a minor issue. The main problem is that some mountains have collapsed, blocking the roads and preventing the people in the mountains from getting out. Winter is approaching, and if this problem is not solved, many people will not survive the winter.
This means that it's hard not to worry about the potential problems that the daughter and son-in-law will face after moving there.
If his daughter weren't pregnant and was healthy, he could be more at ease. But she is pregnant, and the journey there has been long and arduous. There are so many things to deal with after she arrives. As her mother, he is really worried.
However, there's no use worrying now. I just hope they have a safe journey and don't encounter any more dangers along the way.
The Lu family of three walked slowly, not sitting in the carriage, but sitting outside with Lu Baichuan who was rushing to catch the train, enjoying the scenery.
Jiang Jiuniang stretched and leaned back, letting out a sigh of relief and saying, "Great, we're finally out!"
She thought she would suffer some hardships, but she didn't expect it to go so smoothly.
"Mother, do you want to go and rest for a while?"
The dog sat in the middle, looking at Jiang Jiuniang beside him with some worry.
They've been sitting in this position for quite some time now, ever since they left the city.
"It's okay, I can still have some more fun."
Jiang Jiuniang waved her hand, looking quite well.
She hugged the dog tightly and asked, "Son, let me test you. What problems might occur if an earthquake happens in a certain place?"
The dog thought about it carefully and said, "All I know is that houses collapsed and mountains collapsed, but I don't know much else."
This is the first time the dog has ever heard of an earthquake in all his life. He has only heard about it, never seen it with his own eyes, let alone experienced it, so he can't give a complete answer.
Jiang Jiuniang explained to him, "What you said is all correct, but these are just the most basic things. There are too many uncontrollable factors in earthquakes; they can even cause fires, floods, and bridge collapses. So, what should you do if you encounter an earthquake?"
The dog asked uncertainly, "Hide?"
Where would be a good place to hide?
"Find a solid place that won't easily collapse..."
The more Gou'er spoke, the less confident he became. He had never really thought about these things before, and they weren't written in any books.
Jiang Jiuniang seized the opportunity to begin her education: "Look, this is why I insisted on bringing you out to broaden your horizons. These things are not written in books. You have to see and experience them yourself, ask questions, solve problems, and then write them down, bind them into a book, so that future generations can read and learn from them. Just like many of the experiences you can see in books now, they were left behind by our predecessors."
"We can't rely on books for everything in this life. We also have to rely on ourselves, strive to become excellent, and leave some experience to guide future generations. That would be a great achievement."
The dog listened obediently to her and nodded emphatically: "I understand, Mother."
Jiang Jiuniang nodded in satisfaction. She wouldn't tell Gou'er exactly what to do directly. She would let him experience and learn on his own after he went there, and then she would summarize it for him. This way, he would remember it more deeply.
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