The ancestor is here, she is here with space

Lin Congyun looked at the determined eyes of the two people and couldn't help but be moved.

She knew that no matter how much she tried to persuade them, it would be useless, as the two old people really wanted to go to Bianyun Pass with Zhang Liucui.

She sighed and turned to look at Zhang Liucui: "Old Wife, since your parents have made their decision, let them go together."

After Lin Congyun finished speaking, Zhang Liucui's face showed a complicated expression.

She looked at Lin Congyun deeply, a hint of helplessness flashed in her eyes, mixed with a little gratitude.

She knew she couldn't change her parents' decision, but she was worried about what would happen if something unexpected happened during the exile.

But then I thought, it would be a good thing if I could see my parents anytime when I get to Bianyun Pass.

Seeing this, Lin Congyun said softly, "I know what you are worried about, but don't worry, let your parents go with Nanny Bai and the others. They will have a carriage anyway, so they will suffer less on the way. Nanny Bai is an experienced person, she knows how to take care of people. Besides, the carriage will also save them from the pain of the bumps."

Zhang Liucui's worries were slightly relieved after hearing Lin Congyun's words. She nodded and whispered, "Thank you, mother."

Lin Congyun smiled slightly. She knew that her daughter-in-law was a filial and sensible person, but this sudden change caught her off guard.

Li Hongsui and Zeng Xiaoyu, who were standing by, looked at Zhang Liucui with some envy.

In particular, Zeng Xiaoyu's eyes were slightly red, and the pain in her heart was beyond words.

She saw that Zhang Liucui was worried about her family, but her parents' home did not send anyone over.

Her family members are all in the capital. They must be afraid of being implicated in the confiscation of the general's mansion and want to distance themselves from her.

In addition, she was a concubine's daughter in the family and was not favored.

If she hadn't met Fang Deyong from the General's Mansion and fell in love with her at first sight, she would probably have been betrothed to someone else as a concubine by her family.

This feeling of being abandoned filled her heart with bitterness.

Just then, Lin Congyun noticed something unusual about Zeng Xiaoyu.

She walked over and said gently, "Third wife, you have to remember that you still have Xinyue."

Zeng Xiaoyu looked up at Lin Congyun, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

She didn't expect that at this time, her mother-in-law would care about her and comfort her so much.

The bitterness in her heart was slightly relieved, and she said gratefully: "Thank you, mother. I will remember your words."

Li Hongsui's parents were not from the capital, but from a town far away where she worked as a minor official of the seventh rank. She should not have received the news that the general's mansion had been ransacked at this time.

Fortunately, I passed by that place when I was in exile.

"What are you still dawdling about?" The officer shouted at Lin Congyun and the others, "Hurry up and leave. You've wasted time. You'll have to rest outdoors today."

Lin Congyun smiled disdainfully, looked at Zhang's father and mother, told them to follow Nanny Bai and others, and then led the people from the general's mansion on the road of exile.

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At the dawn of early winter, the sky was covered with a light lead-gray color, and the biting cold wind was roaring, sweeping across every corner of the earth.

On both sides of the road, the withered yellow leaves were trembling in the cold wind, and the rolling hills in the distance were looming.

Occasionally, a flock of jackdaws flew across the sky, and their shrill cries broke the silence of the early morning.

Their cries echoed in this cold morning, adding a bit of gloom and desolation to the land.

This is the morning of early winter, silent and cold, filled with endless sadness.

Lin Congyun walked in the exile team. Although her figure looked old and her steps were staggering, her unyielding pride was revealed in every step she took.

Fang Deyu, who was following behind her, had a look of fatigue and worry on his face.

The three daughters-in-law each have a different expression.

Zhang Liucui took Fang Xinyu's hand and followed silently behind Lin Congyun and Fang Deyu, her face full of worry and nervousness.

Fang Xinyu, who is beside me, has not been in good health since childhood and has suffered from minor illnesses and disasters many times. I hope she can have a smooth journey of exile.

Behind them, there followed Zhang's father and mother. They were not young anymore. When they were young, they worked in the fields all year round. Now their health was not very good. Now they were going to Bianyun Pass together. How could Zhang Liucui not be worried and nervous?

Zhang Liucui held Fang Xinyu's little hand tightly and followed Lin Congyun and Fang Deyu silently. Her face was filled with deep worry and tension.

Fang Xinyu, who was beside her, had been weak since childhood, and minor illnesses and disasters were commonplace. This road of exile was undoubtedly a huge test for her.

Zhang Liucui prayed silently in her heart, hoping that the journey would be safe and that the child could get through this difficult time safely.

And behind him are Zhang's father and mother.

They are old now. They worked hard in the fields when they were young, but now their bodies are no longer as strong as they used to be.

Now she has to go to Bianyun Pass together, how can Zhang Liucui not be worried?

Following closely behind Zhang Liucui was Li Hongsui.

Li Hongsui held Fang Xinxin's hand tightly, her brows furrowed, and she was filled with worry.

She was worried about the difficulties and dangers of the road to exile, and was deeply concerned about the safety of her eldest son who was far away in the north.

In the prison, Zhao Tianqian's words were like cold water poured over her head, telling her that the father and his two sons had unfortunately died in battle in the north.

However, the three sisters-in-law found it hard to fully believe this sudden bad news and always felt that there must be something fishy going on.

Now, they are imprisoned and can only wait for the people arranged by Lin Congyun to bring back accurate news to the north to unravel the mystery and reveal the truth.

The last one to follow was Zeng Xiaoyu, who kept biting her lower lip to prevent tears from flowing.

On the contrary, Fang Xinyue, who was being led by her, acted like a little adult, showing no fear or terror at all. She even kept talking to Zeng Xiaoyu, "Mom, where are we going? Mom, how long will it take us to walk?"

"Xinyue, we are going to a very far place and will never come back."

After Zeng Xiaoyu finished speaking, she raised her hand and wiped the corners of her eyes, trying hard to suppress the feeling of impending collapse in her heart.

After listening to this, Fang Xinyue pointed to the shackles around her neck and said, "Mother, why do we have to wear this..."

"This..." Zeng Xiaoyu didn't know how to explain it, so she had to change the subject, "Xinyue, are you tired? Do you want to take a rest?"

Fang Xinyue shook her head like a rattle, pointed at the shackles and said, "I'm not tired, it's just uncomfortable to wear this."

"Xinyue, hold on a little longer..."

When she said this, Zeng Xiaoyu really couldn't control herself anymore, and her tears fell down in unison. The tears were like beads that had broken off the string, dripping silently on her daughter's delicate cheeks.

Fang Xinyue looked up at her and said, "Mom, don't cry. It's not like you're feeling uncomfortable."