Although Zhao Tianqian was extremely confused, seeing the firm attitude of the guard, he knew that he could not shirk this matter.

He pondered for a moment, then turned to his men and ordered, "You continue to escort the general's mansion and others to the exile camp. Don't make any mistakes."

His men agreed in unison, and Zhao Tianqian then left with peace of mind following the leading guard.

After Zhao Tianqian left, the escort team did not stop.

The sunlight shone through the sparse clouds, dappled onto the winding path, casting the long shadows of the team.

The people around followed the team silently, their eyes filled with complex emotions, including sympathy, reluctance, and helplessness.

No one spoke, only the sound of footsteps and the occasional neighing of horses broke the silent atmosphere.

After the people sent Lin Congyun and his party out of the city gate, they stopped and looked at the figures that were getting farther and farther away from them.

The exile camp was located in a desolate area on the outskirts of the city, surrounded by sparse vegetation and empty fields.

When Lin Congyun and others were escorted here, they saw several soldiers standing in front of the camp gate. They looked at the new exiles with expressionless faces.

Nanny Bai and Lu Zhu, together with more than twenty servants from the general's mansion, followed the escort team to the exile camp.

When Lin Congyun got off the prison van, Nanny Bai and Lu Zhu hurried over to him, their eyes full of worry and reluctance.

"Grandfather, you have suffered." Nanny Bai's voice was choked with sobs. She looked at Lin Congyun's haggard and determined face, and the pain in her heart was beyond words.

Lin Congyun smiled slightly and shook her head gently, "Mammy, I'm fine."

Luzhu was wiping her tears silently. She was still young and had never experienced such hardship. She could hardly conceal the fear and anxiety in her heart.

Lin Congyun looked around at the surrounding environment. Although his heart was heavy, he remained calm.

The simplicity and desolation of the exile camp made her feel desolate, but she knew that she had to be strong at this moment.

"Mammy, Luzhu, you don't have to worry, I'm fine!" Although Lin Congyun's voice was weak, it revealed an unquestionable strength.

After hearing what Lin Congyun said, the fear and anxiety in Nanny Bai and Lu Zhu's hearts subsided a little.

At this time, an official came over and said in a gruff voice: "All of you, come over here and register."

He also stopped Nanny Bai and others who followed him outside.

Lin Congyun and others were taken to a simple tent, which contained a tattered table and several yellowed booklets.

The officers began to record each person's name, age and crime one by one.

After the registration, the officers put heavy shackles on Lin Congyun and others. When Nanny Bai and Lu Zhu saw this scene, their eyes couldn't help but tear up.

Lin Congyun asked her daughter-in-law Li Hongsui to take care of the others, and she walked towards Nanny Bai and others who were standing outside the exile camp.

She looked at Nanny Bai and the others through the thick fence, and comforted them with a smile: "Don't be too sad, I will be fine."

Nanny Bai wiped the tears from her cheeks, nodded to Lin Congyun, and said, "Grandfather, let me go with you, so that I can take care of you along the way."

Lu Zhu also choked up and said, "Grandfather, please let me follow you. I am young and in good health."

Lin Congyun shook his head and said with a smile: "Don't worry about me, I can take care of myself."

In the original owner's previous life, Nanny Bai and Lu Zhu both followed the exile team, and in the end it was the two of them who collected the bodies and buried the original owner's family.

Lin Congyun looked at Nanny Bai and Lu Zhu in front of him, his heart filled with emotion.

The two of them are loyal and never give up even in the face of hardships.

She smiled and nodded to the two of them, "I understand your intentions, but I have something important for you to do."

As soon as Lin Congyun finished speaking, Nanny Bai and Lu Zhu were both stunned. They were very curious, but they did not ask more questions. They just waited quietly for Lin Congyun's next words.

"Madam Bai, I want your son to go to the Northland to find out about Xinfeng and Xinlei."

Xinfeng and Xinlei are the two grandsons of the original owner. This time, Zhao Tianqian did not tell us their whereabouts. He just hopes that they are safe.

"Yes, ancestor." Nanny Bai responded respectfully, and pushed Bai Shiqing and Bai Shiqiang behind her to Lin Congyun.

The brothers Bai Shiqing and Bai Shiqiang bowed respectfully to Lin Congyun and called out in unison: "Grandmaster, hello!"

Lin Congyun responded and swept his eyes over the two brothers. Seeing that they were tall and strong with firm eyes, he felt quite satisfied.

"This time when you go to the North, the two of you will conduct a secret investigation and be careful. If you get any news about them, find a way to bring them to Bianyun Pass."

"Yes, ancestor!" the two responded in unison.

The Bianyun Pass mentioned by Lin Congyun is the destination of exile. In the previous life, the original owner and his party did not reach Bianyun Pass, but this time Lin Congyun must bring his entire family to Bianyun Pass.

Then, Lin Congyun asked Nanny Bai: "How much was the banknote yesterday?"

Nanny Bai replied respectfully, "Your Excellency, yesterday you gave me a total of five thousand four hundred taels of silver."

Lin Congyun nodded slightly, "Divide the banknotes into three parts, and give one part to the two brothers. They will inevitably need money on the way north. The other part should be distributed to the servants in the mansion. Let those who can be released go out and find a way to make a living..."

As soon as these words came out, the servants who came over from behind all knelt down and said with sobs: "Grandfather, we will not leave. We want to follow you to Bianyun Pass."

Lin Congyun raised her hand and signaled everyone to be quiet. After they stood up, she swept her eyes across every face, revealing deep concern in her eyes.

"I know you are loyal to the General's Mansion." Lin Congyun spoke slowly in a calm voice. "But the journey to Bianyun Pass is long and full of unknowns and dangers. I don't want any of you to take risks."

She paused, took a deep breath, and continued, "You are all from the General's Mansion, and I treat you as my family. But if you follow me, if something unexpected happens, how can I be worthy of everyone's trust in our General's Mansion!"

After hearing this, everyone felt mixed emotions and their eyes welled up with tears.

They knew that Lin Congyun was telling the truth and that the road to exile would surely be full of dangers.

However, they were unwilling to leave this ancestor who treated them like family.

Nanny Bai couldn't help shedding tears beside her.

She knew very well that Lin Congyun's decision was made out of love for them, but when she looked at them, she was also filled with reluctance.

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