When Lin Qianqian came out of the clothing shop, her face was very haggard, because the expensive cloth was taken away by that bitch Jin Manzhi.

But Lin Qianqian was very proud in her heart, because she didn't want this fabric in the first place, she was deliberately trying to disgust that idiot Jin Manzhi!

When her reputation for arrogance and domineeringness spreads throughout Changzhou, I wonder how she will be able to pursue her cousin!

Thinking of her cousin, Lin Qianqian's pale cheeks turned a few shades of delicate pink.

Although my cousin came from a poor family, he was very intelligent and studious. He got the top score in the imperial examination at the age of sixteen and became a famous scholar in Kyoto.

It is said that after graduating from high school, when he rode a horse in a parade through the streets, he wore a black gauze hat with a golden flower on it, a bright red robe, and rode a horse with a golden saddle and a red mane. He was surrounded by people in front and behind, with flags and drums leading the way, and he looked very impressive.

People from both regions and even high-ranking officials vied with each other to comment on him, and many officials wanted to choose him as their son-in-law.

My cousin was young and handsome. He passed the imperial examination and entered the Hanlin Academy, becoming a disciple of the emperor. The late emperor valued him very much and wanted to cultivate him.

After the new emperor ascended the throne, he also placed more trust in my cousin and even promoted him to the position of prefect of Changzhou this year.

But for some reason, my cousin has been an adult for more than two years but has not yet married, causing many daughters of wealthy and powerful families to have fantasies.

Thinking of this, Lin Qianqian's expression became even more resentful.

She just had a poor background, but she was bullied everywhere by Jin Manzhi and her group of bitches, who mocked her for her wishful thinking whenever they got the chance.

Just wait and see. When she marries her cousin and becomes the prefect’s wife, she will make sure those people know the consequences of offending her!

Thinking of this, Lin Qianqian breathed a sigh of relief and a gentle smile appeared on her face again.

"Qing'er, it's almost noon. My cousin is probably busy with disaster relief and has no time to eat. Let's go back and make some food for him and send it to the government office."

"Miss, you are so considerate to your cousin. He will definitely remember your kindness."

"Don't talk nonsense, what's so considerate or not!

My cousin has always treated me as his younger sister, so I have to repay his kindness by taking good care of him.

In the past, Shu'er had accompanied him for meals, but now I'm the only one by his side, and I have to..."

Before she could finish her words, Lin Qianqian felt as if someone was strangling her, unable to utter a single word.

"Miss, Miss, what's wrong with you?"

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After lunch, Luo Xiaoran and the other three packed their luggage and prepared to continue their journey towards Kyoto.

Luo Xiaoran was driving, while Uncle Li, Qiu Niang, and Xiao Xingchen were sitting in the car.

As soon as they left the city gate, Luo Xiaoran drove the horse to a small woods far away from the porridge shed.

"Uncle Li, wait for me, I'm going to get something."

"Go back quickly."

Luo Xiaoran followed the mark and found a big tree that could be hugged by one person. She picked up a dead branch from the side and dug near the roots of the tree.

After a while, a torn bundle half covered by the soil was revealed.

Inside were Luo Xiaoran's sword and dagger. Fearing a body search by the soldiers guarding the city, Luo Xiaoran quietly buried them here before entering the city.

Luo Xiaoran pulled the bundle out of the soil, patted the dirt off it, took out the dagger from it and put it at her waist, while continuing to wrap the broadsword with cloth, and walked back.

He put the machete under the seat and planned to drive on.

Before I could even yell "Go", a little head popped out of the car, "Sister, can I sit outside with you? It's so stuffy inside."

Luo Xiaoran:······When your grandfather drove you in the car before, he never saw you leave the car.

"Okay, but you have to hold on to me tightly and be careful not to fall off the carriage."

"No, I won't. I'm already a little adult and I can protect myself. Besides, my sister will protect me too."

"You are so awesome~" Luo Xiaoran pinched his little nose and let Xiao Xingchen sit on her right.

Then he tightened his grip on the reins and prepared to set off.

Before the reins were raised and fell, Qiu Niang's voice was heard from the carriage again.

"Cai Cai, I'm coming out for some fresh air too." Before Luo Xiaoran could answer, he lifted the car curtain and got out.

Maybe she felt that after Xiao Xingchen came out, there would be only her and Uncle Li in the carriage, and she needed to avoid suspicion.

"That's good. When you open the curtains in the carriage and look at the scenery, it's always square. It's better to have a broad view outside."

Luo Xiaoran asked Qiu Niang to sit on her left side, and as usual, she reminded her to hold on to herself or the carriage to avoid falling off the carriage due to uneven roads.

Could you please not interrupt me when I'm about to start driving? It always makes me feel like I can't catch my breath.

Luo Xiaoran, who was surrounded by women on both sides, thought so.

At this point, Uncle Li was the only one left sitting in the huge carriage.

Luo Xiaoran lifted the car curtain and saw Li Shuzheng holding a book "The Love History of the Hua Family" and reading it with great interest.

While reading, his brows were furrowed and his mustache was trembling, as if he had encountered a difficult problem that he didn't understand. It was as if he was reading a romance novel with the spirit of classics and literature.

Luo Xiaoran couldn't help but admire him again and again, wondering how little Xingchen could be so serious after being influenced by Uncle Li.

Perhaps Changzhou's disaster relief measures were effective, and the number of disaster victims on the official road from Changzhou to Kyoto was significantly reduced.

There were many people like Luo Xiaoran who drove horse-drawn carriages to travel, and they were probably purchased in Changzhou.

Luo Xiaoran reasonably suspected that it was because this group of people urgently needed a carriage that the carriage market in Changzhou raised the price.

That night, Luo Xiaoran parked the carriage at the foot of a low slope. After tying up the horses, the four of them planned to make a fire and cook.

As a bodyguard, the employer will provide food and accommodation.

After Uncle Li, who was wealthy, bought the carriage and said that he would be responsible for all the supplies, Luo Xiaoran took the initiative to shoulder the burden of buying food.

Tonight, she would cook for herself and entertain her hosts, and at the same time let them understand what "normal standard of food" should be like.

Luo Xiaoran planned to stew chicken soup. That’s right, ever since she had been craving for chicken soup from “Taohongliulv” for three days, Luo Xiaoran had developed an obsession with chicken soup.

For this reason, she bought a chicken in the city at noon today and asked the inn kitchen to help kill it, so that she could make soup tonight.

When Luo Xiaoran took out the bald chicken, Uncle Li, Qiu Niang and Xiao Xingchen were all stunned.

"Um, Caicai, do you want to fry this chicken?" Uncle Li pursed his lips.

"We had chicken last night and it tasted pretty good, so would Caicai like to make that dish as well?" Qiu Niang, who ate the most chicken last night, also asked.

"No, I think it's still early, I plan to make some chicken soup to nourish everyone. Everyone has worked very hard on this journey, and Chen'er has lost a lot of weight."

Hearing Luo Xiaoran mention him, Xiao Xingchen was very happy, "Wow, sister, are we following the example of our ancestors in traveling and enjoying food?"

Well, we are still fleeing from famine, but the conditions and equipment are one level better than before, and the refugees around us also have food, so the safety factor is relatively high.

In this way, Luo Xiaoran led her friends to start the first picnic in ancient times.

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