It's not scary to travel through a book, you can change your fate as a cannon fodder by yoursel

If you don’t want it, then don’t want it. Lin Wei took a step back with grievance.

Lin Changqing often socializes outside, and has a very good alcohol tolerance. After drinking a pot of wine, he is only slightly drunk. Even if he gets drunk, what will happen? The mental discomfort must be compounded by the physical discomfort. It is better to go back and lie down.

Lin Wei paid the bill and escorted Lin Changqing back home.

Lin Changqing did not attend the welcoming banquet last night, which already displeased Lin Zhi. He was even more angry when he was late in paying his respects in the morning.

Yang guessed that Lin Changqing must have secretly gone to see Weng Xiao off. Seeing Lin Changqing coming over, she hurriedly covered for her son, "Is there a lot going on today? Your sister is going shopping with the girl from your cousin's family. She wants you to go with her to protect them."

"Mother, Lord Zheng is here in person today to check on the progress. I have a lot of things to do and I really can't leave. Just send a few more guards." Lin Changqing said calmly.

She needs his protection just when she goes shopping. How shameless!

Yang looked at Lin Zhi, meaning that her son was busy and she couldn't ask him to take leave because of a trivial matter at home.

Lin Zhi naturally couldn't say anything like official business was unimportant, so the matter was over.

"The whole family is here." A lady dressed very luxuriously walked in.

Everyone greeted each other and took their seats as host and guest.

"Hello, cousin. I was busy yesterday and was unable to welcome you. I hope you can forgive me." After Lin Changqing and other women sat down, he walked over to greet them and apologize.

The tutor is there, and whether he likes it or not, he has to go through the motions.

"Chang Qing, you are getting more and more handsome. I heard you are working in the Ministry of Industry?"

"Yes, just an errand boy."

"As an official, one becomes more stable. Chan'er, come here and meet your cousin Chang Qing."

Song Chan had secretly sized up Lin Changqing a long time ago. He was indeed better looking than those she had seen before. It was a pity that he was the second son of the Marquisate and could not inherit the title, nor did he have any achievements in the imperial examinations. She secretly complained and looked down on him, but she didn't show it on her face. She took light steps and walked forward to pay her respects, "Cousin, I wish you good health."

Lin Changqing didn't look up and returned the greeting.

After the girl sat down and chatted with the elders for a few more words, Lin Changqing stood up and said, "Father, mother, cousin, I have to go to work. Changqing will take his leave."

After paying respects to several elders, he waited for Lin Zhi to speak before leaving the hall.

Mrs. Song looked at Yang in surprise and asked her how she arranged it. Wasn't she trying to matchmake this marriage?

Since her son didn't like it, Yang naturally wouldn't rush to match them up, but she couldn't say it out loud, "Cousin, Chang Qing's boss is coming to check on the progress, and he can't leave today, so he'll have to accompany the girls to go shopping later that day."

Mrs. Song was somewhat unhappy. She was not very satisfied with Lin Changqing, the second son. He was neither good at literature nor martial arts, and had no official title. What future could he have? Being dissatisfied was one thing, but being neglected was another.

But looking at Yang, she still smiled and nodded. Although her husband held real power and had a promising future, she did not dare to be presumptuous in front of the Yang family. Lord Song also specifically reminded her of this.

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Debao prepared a carriage, but Weng Xiaoxiao still brought the horse she rode all the way with her. It was not comfortable to stay in the carriage all day, so when the weather was good, they could ride horses outside, taking turns, and having the best of both worlds.

There was no sign of spring in Beijing at the end of the month, but even though it was still chilly, it was not as cold as winter. We walked north, adding more clothes along the way. Fortunately, we were well prepared and did not suffer from the cold.

Carrying the goods, they could not travel fast. After more than a month, the group finally reached the border of Shuncheng.

"The nearest town is fifty miles away. We will camp here tonight." The speaker was Kong Xin, the guide hired in the previous town.

"Then let's go here." Liang Bin looked around and decided that this place was the best choice.

Some were settling the horses, some were setting up the tents, some were collecting firewood, and some were cooking. Everyone was used to dividing the work along the way and was doing their own thing.

Weng Xiaoxiao and Chunxia were responsible for picking up stones to build a stove for cooking, while Xiaokong went to look for water. If there were no ditches or rivers nearby, they would find a sheltered place and dig a few buckets of snow.

"Did you chisel the ice?" Chunxia took the bucket and poured it into the big iron pot.

Xiao Kong rubbed his hands and said, "The ice is not thick. I wanted to chisel it open to see if there are any fish inside. There really is. Liang Biaotou knows how to fish. He said he would be there soon."

"That's great, we have fish soup tonight." After eating dry food for several days, without any meat, it was hard to catch some game here. "Boss, don't touch these, I'll do it."

"Not that delicate." Weng Xiaoxiao covered her hands and put them aside, then took out a few wooden bowls and placed them on the table. Everyone hadn't had a sip of hot water for a long time.

Chunxia covered the pot and hurriedly started a fire. When the smoke from the thick branches dissipated, she picked out a few red-hot pieces, put them in the hand warmer, and handed them to Weng Xiaoxiao to warm herself.

The master had specifically instructed that the girl must not be allowed to catch a cold during these days when she was not feeling well. The master did not have children because she did not understand these things when she was young, which damaged her foundation. When she realized it, it was too late. Fortunately, the man did not despise her, but it was a lifelong regret after all.

The fire was lit and people who had finished their work gathered around one after another. A bowl of hot water was what they wanted most in this freezing cold wilderness.

It’s just that Liang Bin has not returned yet after leading people to catch fish.

Chunxia distributed cakes to everyone, stuck them on tree branches to heat them up, and used them to fill their stomachs first.

The pot was not idle either. It boiled hot water for drinking and added cold water into it. After the water boiled, a large bowl of rice was poured into it and a pot of thick rice porridge was cooked. It was soothing and filling to drink.

"Sir, a cavalry is coming, you three should hide in the dark. Brothers, get your weapons ready, Xiaoqi, go call the escort leader. Hurry up!" The escort Zhongli ordered in an orderly manner.

When Chunxia heard this, she pulled Weng Xiaoxiao and hid in the dark behind the car, and Xiaokong followed.

The guide said that this area was not peaceful. Although it was only a hundred miles away from the Yang family army's base camp, it was precisely because of this that small groups of foreigners often took advantage of the situation to come in and burn, kill and loot.

Who knows if the horse team coming at night is a friend or foe? We must be on guard.

The sound of horse hooves was getting closer and closer, and the solemn expressions of the escorts could be seen in the firelight. If they really encountered foreign cavalry, they would not be able to hold their own and would be finished with just one charge.

Weng Xiaoxiao stared into the distance with a nervous look, holding the crossbow switch with one hand and the quiver with the other. Chunxia tightly grasped the dagger in her hand. She had never fought with a real sword or a gun before, so she was a little nervous and a little excited. Xiaokong led the horse over. If the situation was not good, he had to create a chance for the two girls to escape.