The Xiao family had an ox cart, but they not only had a lot of luggage, but also eight people, so one ox cart was not enough to accommodate them.
In the end, Niu Dahe came to pick them up in a horse-drawn carriage, and the luggage was placed on the carriage.
Xiao Shugen drove the ox cart, Xiao Laosan sat on the cart and looked after the luggage, Xiao Li sat next to Niu Dahe, and let the women in the family and the brothers sit in the carriage.
Although it is already spring, the snow in Liangzhou has just started to melt, and this is the coldest time of the year.
No one spoke as they braved the cold wind and drizzle, and only some sounds came from the carriage.
"How long will it take to get to the capital?"
"I don't know. The farthest I've been in my life is to Nan'an County. Does Qing'er know?"
"I've heard from traveling merchants before that it takes about two months."
"Oh, what took so long?"
……
The ox cart moved slowly, so Niu Dahe slowed down and walked in front. When he arrived at the city gate, the other two carriages were already waiting.
Shen Congzhou was standing beside the carriage. When he saw Xiao Li, he walked over and said, "Sir."
Xiao Li nodded and glanced at the two carriages. "Thank you for your hard work."
"It's my duty." Shen Congzhou did not take credit for it.
After getting off the carriage, Xiao Li walked to the ox cart at the back and explained things to Xiao Shugen and the others. The two hesitated for a while before nodding.
Niu Dahe went to drive the carriage where Aunt Xianglan was, and Li Jinhua and Lin Cao also went there with Aunt Xianglan; Lin Qing, Lu Yuan and Baoger remained in the same carriage, but Xiao Li drove the car instead; Xiao Shugen and Xiao Laosan got on the remaining carriage, Shen Congzhou was responsible for driving, and the ox cart was pulled by a rope and walked in the middle of the three carriages.
After distributing the carriages, the group set off again towards the capital.
After leaving Nan'an County, there were more and more ox carts and horse carriages on the road. Most of them were students going to Liangzhou City for the imperial examinations and their families or servants. It was not out of place for a group of people to mix in with them.
The adults were fine and could sit still, but Baoger and the half-grown Lu Yuan were a little bored after staying in the carriage for half a day.
Even though Xiao Li prepared a lot of food and toys for them, the two of them still acted coquettishly and wanted to come out.
"Fourth brother, Baoer also wants to ride a horse~" Baoer kept blinking his big round eyes at him.
Lu Yuan also looked at him eagerly, even shouting out words that she usually didn't want to call him, "Brother Li~Husband~"
However, Xiao Li only glanced at them and pushed their heads back, "It's cold, go back home, or you'll come to me tomorrow with a sore face and make trouble again."
"Baoer won't do that!"
"I do not know either!"
"Be good and stay here." Xiao Li still didn't show any mercy.
It's been less than a day, and there are still dozens of days to go. I'm afraid I won't be able to be soft-hearted now.
After being rejected, the two guys whispered bad things about him inside, but he shook his head and pretended not to hear.
In order to reach a place where they could spend the night before dark, they did not delay on the way and only ate dry food when they were hungry.
However, even so, they hurried but still could not enter the city to spend the night before the city gates closed, and there were many other people like them.
Shen Congzhou had experienced this situation before when he returned to his hometown to take the exam, so he was not panicked.
When Niu Dahe worked as a housekeeper for a wealthy family, he would occasionally spend the night outside with the host, and he was very calm at the moment.
Xiao Shugen and Xiao Laosan had accompanied the original body to take the exam before, and had experienced the same things, so it was not too bad.
They were all so calm that the others didn't think it was a big deal.
However, Lin Qing still carefully observed the surroundings and felt relieved when he felt that there was no major danger.
The men got off the carriage and began to collect firewood nearby in an orderly manner to prepare some water to drink.
Lu Yuan, who had been holding it in for a whole day, finally waited until this moment. As soon as he came out, he couldn't help but stretch.
Bao Geer followed suit and said, "Ah~"
The two of them didn't make much noise, but they attracted the attention of many people around them.
When they saw Baoger, everyone sighed and wondered whose child was so fair, tender and cute. But when they saw Lu Yuan, they were all amazed.
His lips were red, his teeth were white, and his skin was whiter than snow. Even wearing bulky winter clothes, he didn't look fat, but rather had the perfect balance of bones and flesh.
However, most people at this time were still reserved, especially the scholars, who valued their reputation even more. Basically, they just glanced twice and then looked away. Only one richly dressed young man stared at Lu Yuan straight.
The people of Liangzhou are open-minded, and there is no obvious difference in the way boys dress before and after they get married. However, most of the people who appear here at this time are scholars who are taking the imperial examinations, or their families and servants. The relatives are usually elders or brothers, or husbands. It is rare for unmarried boys to accompany them. The behavior of such a person is no different from coveting someone else's husband.
Lu Yuan didn't notice anyone was looking at her. She reached out to Xiao Li who was not far away and said, "Xiao Si, I want to go down."
The carriage was quite high, and he could have gotten down by himself, but there was a little boy beside him, a boy who liked to follow his lead. If he jumped down, there was no guarantee that Bao Ge wouldn't jump down with him.
"Got it." Xiao Li responded, and went over to pick them up one by one, "Let's go to grandma's place."
"Okay, Baoer, let's go!" The little brother happily pulled Baoer and walked towards Li Jinhua.
Lin Qing refused the help, got off the carriage by himself, shook his head and followed the two young men.
Not far away, the young man in silk clothes was still staring at this side. When he saw Xiao Li carrying the person down, his expression froze for a moment, "This fairy-like young man, it's such a waste to be with such a person."
The servant beside him secretly rolled his eyes and thought: It's a waste to pair you with an unlearned talent. You are really a toad wanting to eat swan meat.
But the man had no self-awareness and asked him, "What do you think of me and that young man? I am the only son of Mr. Qian from Nan'an County. Half of the shops in Nan'an County belong to my family. If he marries me, he will only enjoy a good life..."
"Sir, you've already married a lady, and your current status hasn't been recognized by the old lady yet. If you go and mess with other men now, if the lady is unhappy, she'll be even more disgusted with us." The servant looked numb, thinking: A concubine's son, do you really think that being an only son means you're infallible? The master says this to every young master, and you're the only one who believes it.
The young master sighed, "What a pity! With such a beauty, I don't know when I'll see her again. And that tigress, too. She actually dismissed everyone in the backyard, leaving no one for me. The first thing I'll do when I get that old hag's approval is divorce her!"
"Sir, Madam is actually doing this for your own good. It's the Spring Imperial Examination right now. If something unpleasant happens, your career will be in jeopardy..." The servant hesitated, his words heavy and thoughtful. "When you pass the exam, won't the master be willing to buy you an official position? Then you'll be the official and Madam will be the commoner. You won't have to be afraid of her, and Madam will have to act according to your wishes."
"You're right!" The young man couldn't help laughing with his eyes closed, as if he had already seen himself becoming an official and those people could only act according to his mood.
"Sir, I'm going to the river to feed the horses."
"go Go!"
A cold light flashed in Xiao Li's eyes as he heard the entire conversation between the two.
He talked to the others and led his horse to the river.
The servant saw him startled, hesitated for a moment, and then whispered to him, "Sir, when you're out, please pay more attention to your husband. His appearance will easily attract the attention of beasts."
As he spoke, he shook his head and was about to say that he was leaving when he suddenly felt dizzy and his eyes began to blurt out.
After Xiao Li hypnotized him with his psychic powers, he began to ask what he wanted to know, "What does your young master usually do when he likes a girl or a boy?"
"I'll use threats and bribes. If that doesn't work, I'll force him. If he dies, I'll throw him away and feed him to the dogs. He's the son of Mr. Qian's favorite concubine, and he's quite favored. Since the eldest son died unexpectedly, he thinks the Qian family is his... As long as it's not a capital crime, the master can find a way to solve it. My sister was almost taken by him once, but it was the lady who saved her..."
He probably had a grudge against that young master. Even if Xiao Li didn't ask, the servant would tell him many things even though he was unconscious.
Hearing that the man had dozens of lives on his hands, the coldness in Xiao Li's eyes turned into murderous intent.
He might not be able to kill the heroine, but could he not kill a passerby? It just so happened that his space needed a living person to experiment on, and this person was quite suitable.
After a moment, he gave the servant an instruction and released his mental control over the other party.
The servant shook his head and asked, "Why do I feel a little dizzy?"
As he spoke, he slapped his forehead and walked away.
After the horses had drunk enough water, Xiao Li turned back and asked other people to come and feed the horses and cows.
There were eleven people in their group, which was considered to be a large number compared to others. They simply used horse-drawn carriages and ox-carts to enclose an area, and then made a fire inside to cook.
When Xiao Li came back, the rice was already in the pot. Aunt Xianglan and Li Jinhua were watching the fire, while the others were sitting around it warming themselves.
"Xiao Si, come quickly, it's so warm!" Under the firelight, the handsome boy waved at him with curved eyebrows and a carefree smile on his face.
This is something that is hard to have in the end times. It is a day that Xiao Li could never even imagine, but it makes him feel warm in his heart.
He walked over and sat down next to the young man. "Is Yuan'er happy?"
The little brother nodded and wrapped his big hand with his warm hand, "You don't have to worry about food and clothing, why are you not happy?"
A very naive yet simple answer. He is such an easy-to-please guy.
Not hearing him speak, Lu Yuan waved her hand in front of him with some concern, "Are you tired? Why don't you go to sleep for a while? I'll call you when it's time to eat."
"It's okay." Xiao Li held his hand, smiled at him gently, and said casually: "Yuan'er will never have to worry about food and clothing in this life."
Lu Yuan blushed, lowered her head and said softly, "Hmm," "I know you can do it."
Xiao Li squeezed his hand and said, "Yeah, I know that too."
At the beginning of the Yin hour, everyone was asleep, but soon, everyone fell into a sweet dream and could not be awakened even by thunder.
A figure dressed as a servant got out of the carriage that looked the largest and most magnificent, and walked towards the woods nearby with a dull look in his eyes.
At the same time, a figure that seemed to have walked out of a sea of blood and corpses walked straight towards the carriage.
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