"No, those dog officers arrest people without giving any reason. They really think we are easy to talk to. Old madam, they are not making things difficult for you, are they?"
Mrs. Lu felt their real worries and said with a smile: "I haven't suffered much, but it's all thanks to you. It's a shame that you are still waiting here. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid there would have to be another group of people to escort them here. .”
"Everything must be done from beginning to end. Don't worry, old lady, we won't go back until you are sent to Yongzhou safely."
Mrs. Lu said cheerfully: "Sure, we have a good relationship and I like to get along with you. We are still not used to a new group of people. Let's celebrate after we settle down tonight!"
She ordered: "My third daughter-in-law, go feed the donkey. We have been delayed for so many days, so we have to hurry up."
"Yes, mother."
Mrs. Lu San took out the bagged corn stalks from the donkey cart and put them into a wooden basin specially designed for feeding donkeys. She also took out a water bag and poured some water on the corn stalks.
Before the basin was carried over, the black donkey stretched its neck and came closer.
Lin Dong immediately became excited: "Look, I'll tell you this stubborn donkey knows someone!"
He just missed offering this stinky donkey as an ancestor, but it refused to eat even if it was alive or dead. As soon as the Lu family came back, it ate it. What a stinky temper!
Mrs. Lu San smiled, this was not a sign of recognition, this was just picking on someone, even if they had drank the water Yuanyuan gave them, other water seemed bland and tasteless.
After feeding the donkeys, the group of people quickly set out on the road. After spending three days in the cell, their muscles and bones were all loose. They felt sore and weak when they walked, and their condition was worse than before they were imprisoned.
Only the Lu family remained as usual, originally worried that the black donkey would not be able to carry so many people without food for three days.
But after eating a large bowl of feed mixed with spiritual dew water, it seemed to be resurrected with full blood and high spirits. Even the horse that had been fed and fed for three days could not compare with its energy.
The two cars were clearing the way in front, and the others were chasing after them. Wu Da and the others were used to walking, and their physical fitness was naturally strong. They were not comparable to pampered people like Mr. Lu Er.
However, they were in a good mood today, so they didn't rush to use whips. They only scolded those who fell behind.
An hour later, the team passed a mountain road near a cliff.
Wu Da braved the cold wind and stepped forward: "Old lady, in front of us is the Langshan Ancient Road. It is the only way from Fuyang County to Linfeng County. After walking through the Langshan Ancient Road, there is a post station ten miles ahead. Let's go there today. We’ll stay there at night. This place is steep and rocky, so be careful when passing by.”
Mrs. Lu stopped the donkey cart, looked at the windy and snowy mountain road, and asked, "Is there no other way?"
At this moment, the wind and snow are blowing, and the line of sight is blocked. It is not a good time to pass.
Wu Dao said: "Yes, there is, but we have to take a long detour. This is the place with the most stops. If we don't go through this road, then we will have to sleep in the wild."
Mrs. Lu frowned. There was no village, no shop, and no suitable place to stay. Otherwise, she could just spend one night and wait until the snow and wind subsided tomorrow before heading on the road.
"Based on the current weather, how long will it take to complete the Langshan Ancient Trail?"
Although Mrs. Lu has experience in marching and fighting, everyone has their own strengths. When it comes to the terrain here, Wu Da, who has been traveling here all year round to escort exiled prisoners, is more familiar with it than she is.
Wu Da glanced at the vast mountain road: "If the weather is good, it will only take more than half an hour to pass the Langshan Ancient Road. Now that the weather is bad, it will take at least an hour."
He has walked several times, and although he has encountered falling rocks, he has always been safe. However, there are many people in the exile team this time, and it is really hard to say if he encounters falling rocks again.
"What about the detour?"
"The detour will take an extra three or four days, and there are no inns to stay on the way. They are all winding mountain roads. They will pass through several villages on the way. It is possible to carry out supplies, but the local villagers are very defensive and do not allow outsiders to To stay overnight, we have to find a place to stay by ourselves.”
In other words, it not only takes time, but also requires effort.
What the group of people didn't know at this moment was that the exit of the road had been blocked, and there were ambushes set up on the cliffs along the way. Hundreds of men in black were carrying stones one by one to the top of the cliff, waiting for them to leave. past.
Intercepting and forcing detours is the second step. If we can trap and kill them all on the Langshan Ancient Road, there will be no need to waste the subsequent efforts.
Even if the Lu family cannot be exterminated, they will still suffer heavy losses.
Song Mingyuan said without hesitation: "Let's take a detour."
Mrs. Lu was still a little undecided at first, but after hearing what she said, she immediately made up her mind: "Listen to Yuanyuan!"
As she said that, she had already turned the donkey cart around.
The Lu family had been walking for so long, and seeing that they could stop at the inn after walking the previous section, they were not happy to hear that they were going to take a detour.
"What kind of detour? Isn't it just that there will be falling rocks? It won't necessarily hit anyone. You have donkeys, carts and horse-drawn carriages. It's easy. If you say you're going to take a detour, you'll take a detour. Why?"
"That's right, if you're not tired, everyone else is. If you ask us to walk for three or four more days with just one mouthful, what kind of peace of mind can we have?"
"There can be no detours, I don't agree!"
Seeing them making a fuss, Wu Da struck the snow with his whip and shouted angrily: "Shut up!"
If these idiots don't take a detour and behave like they are, even if there is a falling rock, they will most likely be hit.
It was okay that Wu Da didn't speak. Once he spoke, everyone's dissatisfaction with the differential treatment they suffered on the road to exile seemed to be intensified instantly.
"My lord, it's understandable that Dafang's family has a good relationship with you, but you can't ignore our life and death like this, right?"
"It's okay for you to favor them everywhere along the way. Why do you need us to accommodate them?"
"Let us take a detour. If you ask them to swap the donkey cart and the horse-drawn carriage for us to take turns, and share all the food and supplies, we will agree to take a detour!"
Song Mingyuan only cares about the life and death of the Lu family. As for others, it is none of her business.
She sat on the cart and laughed softly: "Want to take our ride and eat our food? Just think about it. Why do you say it? Are you giving others the opportunity to laugh at your wishful thinking?"
"you……"
The person who spoke suddenly turned red with anger and glared at her.
But as soon as he glared at Song Mingyuan, the eyes of all the Lu family members flew towards him.
Lu Sining had a tigerish face and wide-eyed eyes.
Do you dare to glare at her sister-in-law to see whose eyes are bigger?
Stare him to death. Stare him to death.
I stare, I stare, I stare!
Song Mingyuan glanced at them: "I will give you a chance. If anyone is not willing to take a detour, you can come forward and let me see who is there."
