Koi Fubao: Being loved by everyone on the road to escape from famine

Fan Yanmu's gaze turned anxiously to Ying Er, silently conveying a message for help.

Ying Er understood what he meant, and with a nimble leap he landed steadily on the frightened horse's back, and discussed countermeasures with Ying Yi.

The two brothers cooperated well, and soon the unruly horse was subdued and the carriage slowly stopped.

Xiao Zhixue trembled as she lifted the car curtain. Not far in front of her, a hideous crack in the ground suddenly appeared in her field of vision. The ground around her looked like broken porcelain, with signs of collapse visible everywhere.

Her heart sank immediately - this was clearly a sudden earthquake, and the only road to Zhangzhou was cut off, leaving the future uncertain and full of difficulties.

However, the crisis was not over. Another aftershock followed, and the carriage shook violently again. Xiao Zhixue's family was terrified and screamed.

There was another newly collapsed area ahead. Shadow One and Shadow Two quickly turned the carriage around and evacuated along the original route.

The villagers staggered in the aftershocks, and many of them clung to trees tightly for survival, but the trees were also shaking violently and almost collapsed. The children were frightened by the unprecedented panic and their cries were deafening.

The parents were heartbroken and tried their best to hug their children tightly and give them the most direct comfort.

Amid the chaos, the carriage miraculously turned back, and the villagers were relieved to see them return safely.

Cao Shan got out of the car with a pale face, sweat pouring down his face and trembling all over, as if he had just walked through the gates of hell and never wanted to go through such a life-and-death test again.

Cao's father and mother hurried forward and hugged their son in their arms. Fang couldn't stop crying any longer and choked up, "My son, you know that your heart is broken by you."

The joy and mixed sadness of surviving the disaster are very touching.

Xiao Zhixue's mind was still lingering with the heart-wrenching scene just now. The sudden natural disaster was like an invisible giant hand, easily exposing the fragility of human beings.

If the coachman had not reacted quickly and steered the carriage away from the crumbling place in time, the consequences would have been an unbearable nightmare.

At this moment, as another aftershock came quietly, Xiao Zhixue's heart was filled with alarm. She quickly confirmed the safety of her family while anxiously urging everyone to retreat to an open area.

The villagers have lost their composure in the face of this unprecedented disaster, and fear and panic are spreading among the crowd.

Xiao Zhixue's calm and firm voice was like a ray of light, guiding the lost people. Upon hearing the voice, everyone rushed out of the dense woods.

As soon as they stepped into a relatively open space, several towering trees behind them collapsed with a loud bang, raising a cloud of dust. The villagers looked pale and looked at each other with lingering fear, grateful for the luck of surviving the disaster.

Xiao Zhixue was keenly aware of the instability of the area and immediately organized everyone to return to a safer place.

The villagers found a backbone in this sudden chaos, and the village chief responded loudly, his voice carrying unquestionable authority: "Everyone follow Miss Xiao closely, go back, don't fall behind!"

This time, Xiao Zhixue wisely chose to walk. She let the elderly, young children and the weak continue to ride in the carriage driven by the experienced Ying Yi, while Cao Shan joined her on foot.

The ground was shaking without stopping at all, and every step seemed to be a race against time. No one dared to slack off, and they raced against time to get away from this land full of dangers.

Although their legs felt heavy as lead and their throats were dry, no one dared to stop to rest.

Xiao Zhixue occasionally looked back and saw that more land along the way was cracked and the once vibrant trees were uprooted one after another by the power of the earthquake. The scene was desolate and terrifying.

As they walked, Xiao Zhixue turned to Fan Yanmu, her eyes full of worry: "Brother Fan, is there really no other way to get to Zhangzhou except this road?"

Although her voice was soft, it concealed anxiety and uneasiness.

Fan Yanmu frowned, obviously caught off guard by this sudden earthquake.

"There is indeed another feasible path, but..."

He hesitated to speak, his eyes complicated.

Xiao Zhixue was extremely anxious and could not help but urge: "Just what? Brother Fan, please tell me frankly!"

Fan Yanmu took a deep breath, as if he was weighing something: "That route is close to the border of our neighboring country, Dong Chu. If we take that road, we are very likely to run into soldiers from Dong Chu."

The border area is far away from the direct jurisdiction of Zhenwu Hou, and the outside world has no way of knowing whether the situation there is peaceful.

The situation was turbulent, the court was financially tight, and there was a shortage of troops. It even came to the point where all able-bodied men, young and old, were conscripted into the army.

Fan Yanmu was deeply conflicted. He was unwilling to lead everyone onto that unknown road, fearing that the road might become fraught with danger because of the war.

But the road ahead has been destroyed by the earthquake, and the only option to go to Zhangzhou seems to be this uncertain road.

Xiao Zhixue's heart tightened after hearing what Fan Yanmu said.

She was not afraid of Dong Chu's power, but the safety of her family and companions was her primary consideration.

However, if they gave up going to Zhangzhou, they would have to return to Sanma Town, which was only a temporary haven and could hardly be a long-term solution.

The two remained silent until the ground beneath their feet finally stopped shaking, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

As night fell, the group decided to rest in a relatively safe place.

They took turns using the carriage to take a rest. After a whole day of traveling, everyone was exhausted.

The darkness of night obscured the thrill of the day. At least at this moment, the threat of aftershocks seemed to have gone away, and they were able to enjoy a moment of peace and tranquility.

The afterglow of the setting sun shines down, illuminating the busy figures. At this moment, everyone’s stomachs are empty and they are hungry. An atmosphere of working together to prepare dinner quietly fills the air.

Xiao Zhixue lightly took out two large bags of white rice from her backpack. The rice grains were plump and had a faint rice fragrance. She distributed them to everyone with a smile, saying that they were high-quality rice bought specially from the market in Sanma Town.

When everyone heard this, smiles broke out on their faces at the same time, and their hearts were full of anticipation for the rice that was about to be eaten. For a moment, they were full of praise for Xiao Zhixue's attentiveness and thoughtfulness, and no one had any doubts about the origin of the rice.

Zhou Shuqiong was busy at the simple stove, placing a big pot on the fire, adding water and rice. Smoke rose up, mixed with the aroma of rice, and gradually filled the entire camp.

Afterwards, she carefully picked up some wild vegetables and dried fungus, washed them carefully by the stream, sliced ​​and stir-fried them skillfully. Every leaf jumped under her skillful hands, emitting an enticing fragrance.

Xiao Zhixue sat not far away, looking at her mother's busy figure illuminated by the firelight, but her heart was like waves, thinking about the unknowns and difficulties of the future.