Jiang Yu smiled slightly, "Okay!"
"That's interesting. How about I join your betting game?"
Jiang Yu glanced at Zhang Liao and said, "Not good."
Alright! Since none of you want to play with me, I'll find someone else. He looked at Ah Hua, who was smiling to the side, and said, "Miss Ah Hua, how about we make a bet?"
"Yes, my answer is the same as Little Mud's."
After hearing what Ahua said, they all looked at Qi Nuan.
"We will save them."
Qi Nuan didn't hesitate and immediately stated her choice.
Looking at Jiang Yu and Ahua's expressions, Zhang Liao seemed to know that Qi Nuan would say "help".
Is it because women are generally more soft-hearted? Of course not.
From the beginning, they knew that the beggar approaching Xiangxiang was not an accident, but a deliberate act, or perhaps he wasn't a beggar at all.
Although his clothes were tattered, they were made of fine fabric, and it's possible that he picked them up from discarded items.
But clearly not. His clothes fit him perfectly, and his complexion and gait told them that he was not a beggar.
If you look closely, you can see that the beggars on the street all have sallow complexions, a result of long-term hunger.
Moreover, their expressions were all obsequious and cautious, their postures were slightly bowed, and their attitudes were humble.
Moreover, although Xiangxiang and her companions were dressed cleanly, they were not wealthy, so even if a beggar asked for help, he could not get help from them.
If the reason for this is that Xiangxiang is a woman, it's not that there weren't women among the onlookers.
They still wore expressions of pity, while Xiangxiang was simply there to watch the spectacle.
Wang Er was clearly more soft-hearted, but he still chose Xiangxiang.
It's clear that he knew only Xiangxiang's help would be effective.
I wonder who's been targeting them?
They were newcomers, and logically no one should know them.
Xiangxiang will save him, firstly for this reason, and secondly because of his illness.
They didn't look any further and returned to their lodgings. After all, they had very little time these days, and it was a rare treat to come out and relax.
As for the answer, we'll find out when Xiangxiang and the others return.
Sure enough, Xiangxiang and the others brought the person back in the afternoon.
Qi Nuan looked at Jiang Yu and said, "You lost."
Jiang Yu found it somewhat amusing; wasn't this obvious? It was strange that she was so happy.
After Xiangxiang and the others returned, they packed their bags and set off again.
They also learned that the beggar Xiangxiang and the others rescued was named Awen.
According to his self-introduction, he was a scholar on his way to the capital to take the imperial examination, but he was robbed of all his belongings by bandits.
Left with no other choice, he wandered the country, and having no means of making a living, he had no choice but to beg for a living.
Later, he met many refugees who had fled from Kyoto and learned from them that famine was raging there.
Left with no other choice, he had to go with the refugees.
He only stole the boss's steamed buns today because he was so hungry.
After hearing his words, they outwardly believed him, but whether they truly believed him or not was something only they knew.
Anyway, Wang Er believed it.
"None of these damned bandits are any good."
After hearing what Awen said, Wang Er thought of the bandits he had encountered along the way. Although they were unharmed, he wondered how many people had died at the hands of the bandits.
"Aren't you going home?"
Wang Er asked, and Qi Nuan thought, "What a fatal question. Indeed, only sincerity is the ultimate weapon."
A look of grief appeared on Awen's face.
He closed his eyes, then slowly opened them again. "Five years ago, my house caught fire unexpectedly, and I was the only one who survived. Now I am all alone, and I am just wandering around the world."
Wang Er looked a little embarrassed and scratched his head, saying, "You can consider us your family, but we are all people without families."
“I wouldn’t dare to do that to my family, but now that you’ve saved me, my life is yours. If you don’t mind, please feel free to do as I please.”
Qi Nuan saw that the grief on his face seemed genuine, but she didn't know how much of what he said was true and how much was false.
However, a fox will always show its tail.
Awen also set off with them.
Xiangxiang often visits Awen to discuss his condition.
His illness was congenital, and he had long since given up hope.
Now he's even more determined to die, so he cooperates perfectly no matter what strange things Xiangxiang asks him to eat.
The more Awen spent with Jiang Yu and his group, the more he realized how capable they were.
We should plan our revenge carefully.
As time went on, their journey became slower and slower.
On the official road, the number of displaced people increased, and disputes, conflicts, and fights frequently broke out.
Conflicts over food are common occurrences.
Of course, no one dares to do anything because of their military strength, but this is not a sustainable solution.
As time went by, the refugees became increasingly anxious. Coupled with their hunger, some of them began to look at them with predatory eyes.
Meanwhile, Awen was also looking for an opportunity.
During a break.
"Young master, this cannot continue."
Zhang Liao sat down next to Jiang Yu. A person who is extremely hungry is like a starving dog; they are capable of anything.
Jiang Yu nodded to Zhang Liao, "After the crowd leaves, we'll take the back path."
Although the path is difficult to walk, it is safer. The greatest danger to a person does not come from those who are different from them, but from those who are the same as them.
Hearing this, Awen looked a little anxious.
Qi Nuan took small bites of the steamed bun in her hand.
Steamed buns are made from a mixture of soybeans and flour. They're not exactly delicious and can be a bit hard to swallow, but at this point, they were considered quite good.
She could already see people staring at the food in their hands, their eyes gleaming.
Qi Nuan didn't eat much and gave the steamed bun to Jiang Yu.
Jiang Yu finished his food in two bites. At their age, they need to eat a lot to feel full. Although they still had food, they didn't dare to take it out.
Wang Er handed the water to everyone, and they each took a sip. Jiang Yu then gave the water to Qi Nuan.
Qi Nuan shook her head; the water was too cold, and she didn't want to drink it.
Seeing that she wouldn't drink, Jiang Yu had no choice but to give up. She took the water bottle and walked over to Zhang Liao, where the two discussed their next route.
Just then, Awen walked up to Qi Nuan, picked her up, and climbed onto the horse in one swift motion.
He shouted, "Come quick! The carriage is full of food!"
After saying this, he rode away, and the refugees who had been eager to join him rushed forward immediately. All of this happened in an instant.
Jiang Yu was furious. He mounted his horse and gave chase.
Oh no! Jiang Ming tried to circulate his internal energy, but found he couldn't use it.
He shouted to Ahua and the others, "Get in the car!"
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