Get out of your vicious mother's house, and make a fortune with your husband to become a prince

Pick up the Wu family

Xue Qing brought Gao Yi with him and walked out from the exit where Xue Qing first entered.

The two stepped into the mysterious path and passed through a fog.

Gao Yi was extremely surprised. He had never seen such a strange sight before.

The fog was like a mysterious veil, making it impossible to see the road ahead.

Xue Qing asked Gao Yi to follow her closely. Gao Yi followed Xue Qing's instructions and followed her closely, not daring to slack off at all.

The two quickly walked out of the fog, and the scene before them gradually became clear.

Xue Qing walked along the familiar road, with a complex emotion welling up in his heart.

Every blade of grass and every tree here made her feel extremely familiar, as if many years had passed.

She said to Gao Yi, "This is where I used to collect firewood, so it's very familiar." Gao Yi looked at the surrounding environment, then at Xue Qing, and thought of the grievances she had suffered in the Xia family before. A trace of heartache flashed across his face as the eldest daughter of a Duke's mansion was chopping firewood in the mountains.

Both of them were martial artists, and with brisk steps, they walked out of Jiangjun Ridge in just one hour.

They went straight to the Wu family's house, their hearts full of anticipation and worry.

They didn't know whether Wu Yu and his family were safe, nor did they know what challenges they would face next.

When they arrived at Wu's house, they heard noises inside.

Their hearts tightened and they approached cautiously. Unexpectedly, it was Wu Yu who had just returned here with Liu and Ding.

Liu was so excited when she saw Xue Qing that she quickly stepped forward and held Xue Qing's hand.

"Qing'er, are you okay? We are worried about you!" Liu's eyes were full of concern.

Xue Qing smiled and said: "Mom, it's okay, Brother Gao and I will pick you up"

Liu nodded and said, "Where are we going? Did something happen to Qing'er again?"

Xue Qing comforted her and said, "Mother, you and sister-in-law go to the house to rest for a while, and then prepare some food. We will set out after noon and follow me."

Liu always obeyed Xue Qing's words and took Ding to pack up.

After Xue Qing and Liu said a few words, Wu Yu came over. He looked at Xue Qing with worry in his eyes.

"Xue Qing, the current situation is not good. The emperor has seen through Xia Xuelian's identity, and we must come up with a countermeasure as soon as possible." Wu Yu said.

Xue Qing nodded slightly and said, "I already know. I came here in a hurry to discuss this matter with you. Come with me into the mountains today. The old Duke's family is in the mountains, and then we will find a solution!"

Wu Yu thought for a moment and said, "Is the old Duke okay? But is it really safe in the mountains?"

Xue Qing said: "A year ago, I found a secret place in the mountains. There is a hot spring there. The temperature is suitable in all seasons and it is not easy to be discovered. We have also arranged some defensive measures there, which can temporarily resist Zhou Qian's pursuers."

Wu Yu agreed: "Okay, that's decided!"

Xue Qing added: "We also need to send someone to find out Zhou Qian's movements so that we can respond in time."

Wu Yu said: "I will arrange some reliable people to do this. In addition, we can also unite some forces that are dissatisfied with Zhou Qian to fight against him together."

Xue Qing frowned slightly and said, "Wu Yu, you should know that Zhou Qian was in trouble this time because Xia Xuelian's identity was exposed. Everything was caused by me. I don't want a war to start in the Great Zhou!"

Wu Yu said with a firm look in his eyes: "I understand! But Qing'er, I won't let you be his queen!"

Xue Qing nodded and said, "I can't, but I have to solve this matter. I thought Xia Xuelian would be exposed at least half a year later, but I didn't expect that Zhou Qian would find out in just one month."

Wu Yu said: "Even if she looks like you, she is not you. After a little longer, he will definitely be able to feel that it is not you!"

Xue Qing said: "I don't understand one thing. I didn't have a deep relationship with him. It's impossible for him to have such deep feelings for me. Why is he so obsessed?"

Wu Yu didn't know what Zhou Qian was thinking, but he knew men and himself, so he said, "Qing'er, you are the most extraordinary woman in the world. It's reasonable for him to do whatever it takes to make you his queen!"

Xue Qing shook her head: "You and mother know, but how did he know? There are many women like me in the Zhou Dynasty, and there are even many who are more attractive than me."

Wu Yu lowered his head and smiled. Although he didn't know what charm was, he knew that it must be a compliment to a woman's character.

"Qing'er, let's go into the mountains as soon as possible."

After the two finished their discussion, they began to take action.

Xue Qing decided to take Wu Yu's family and Gao Yi to the hot spring area in the mountains as soon as possible.

She first put all the items in her room into the space, including the food stored in the basement inside her room.

Looking at the piles of food being stored in the space, Xue Qing felt a little relieved. These foods might come in handy at a critical moment.

Then she started helping others pack their belongings.

Wu Qian and Wu Xiu were very sensible and did not make any sound during the whole process. They seemed to understand the situation at the moment, and their little faces were full of seriousness.

Xue Qing looked at them and felt a surge of pity in his heart.

"Qian'er, Xiu'er, don't be afraid, we will be safe soon." Xue Qing comforted softly.

Wu Qian nodded obediently and said, “Aunt, we are not afraid.”

Wu Xiu also said in a baby voice: "We will be very good."

Xue Qing touched their heads gently.

After packing up their belongings, they prepared to leave. It was getting dark and the outside was very quiet.

Fortunately, the Wu family’s house is at the end of the village. It’s cold now, and people don’t go out after dark.

For the safety of the villagers, Xue Qing did not go to see the village chief and other neighbors with whom she had a good relationship. She knew that if she was discovered, it might bring danger to the village.

Gao Yi and Wu Yu carried bedding and other daily necessities, their steps were firm and powerful. Liu and Ding also carried their own clothes, although it was a bit strenuous, they did not complain.

Xue Qing was responsible for holding the two children and walking carefully.

"Qian'er, Xiu'er, follow me closely and don't run around." Xue Qing said softly.

"I understand, Auntie." The two children answered in unison.

After walking for about an hour and a half, they finally reached the path leading to the base.

I saw the layers of fog again, like a mysterious barrier. At this time, the sky had completely darkened and it was pitch black all around.

For everyone's safety, Xue Qing took out a rope and connected everyone together.

"This way we won't get separated. I'll walk in front and everyone must follow me closely," said Xue Qing.