The funny counterattack of traveling through time and space and becoming a vicious female supporting

Chapter 9: A ray of hope in despair

The dawn broke, a faint light shimmering across the horizon. The wind in the valley was still bitterly cold. Mo Yan, Mo Xian, and Luo Qi, along with several guards, had searched along the river all night, exhaustion and anxiety etched deeply on their faces. The river water seemed even colder in the faint morning light, as if mercilessly swallowing up all hope. Occasional drops of rain and strong winds soaked their clothes, making the search even more difficult.

Mo Yan clenched the hilt of his knife tightly in his hand, scanning the riverbank with a cold gaze. Anxiety filled his heart: "We can't stop. His Highness might be somewhere in this river. Keep searching!"

Rocky's face was pale, his eyes revealing deep fatigue and helplessness. His fingers trembled slightly in the cold wind as he periodically checked his medicine box. He knew that if Yun Junrui couldn't receive treatment quickly, his condition would only worsen. Rocky tried to suppress his fear, but his voice trembled. "His Highness's injuries must be very serious. We must find him."

Mo Xian paced back and forth non-stop, his anxious expression nearly drowning him. He was burning with worry for Yun Junrui's safety, his voice filled with anxiety and helplessness: "Why haven't you found him yet? His Highness must be fine!"

Suddenly, a guard whispered, "Found it!"

Mo Yan and Mo Xian immediately rushed to the guard's side and saw a piece of torn clothing floating in the river. Mo Yan's heartbeat suddenly accelerated. He leaned over to pick up the clothing, noticing that it was stained with blood and mud. His brow furrowed, "This is His Highness's clothing. He must have passed through this river."

Rocky's expression grew even more serious. He quickly checked the river's speed and direction and analyzed, "If His Highness was carried away by the river, he might have flowed somewhere downstream. We must continue searching along the river and not let our guard down."

At this moment, at a sharp bend in the river, Mo Xian suddenly noticed some unusual fluctuations. They hurried closer and took a closer look, only to see faint traces of blood and scratches on the rocks by the river.

"Here!" Mo Xian's voice was filled with excitement. "Your Highness must have washed ashore here!"

Mo Yan and Luo Qi immediately began searching the riverbank. There were traces of blood on the rocks along the bank, and the current was erratic due to the sloping riverbank. They continued to search deeper, eventually discovering traces of river water in a relatively secluded area. Although these traces were faint, they gave them a glimmer of hope.

Meanwhile, in Taohua Village, Lu Ling'er was compiling her "Ancient Survival Guide." She tried to solve ancient problems with modern methods, but her attempts always backfired. For example, she tried to use modern recipes for ancient food, resulting in a "dark ancient dish" that had the whole family bursting into laughter. She laughed at these hilarious moments, but resolved to tackle the challenges of the ancient world with a lighthearted and humorous approach.

At a family gathering, Lu Ling'er tried to defuse awkwardness with humorous stories and a self-made "ancient survival guide," and her interactions with her family gradually became natural. She used humor to resolve difficult situations and constantly adjusted her strategy to ensure that her family would not notice her difference.

However, as time goes by, Lu Linger gradually discovers that there seem to be more secrets hidden behind the luxury of this family. Her curiosity drives her to continue to explore these secrets. Although her knowledge of ancient culture is limited, she is determined to face any challenges with a positive attitude and use humor and wit as her survival tools.

Before leaving, Guli said to Lu Ling'er, "Ling'er, I'm going to be away for a while. Your father has been arrested at the government office in the prefectural capital, and the situation is still unclear, so I won't take you with me. Be careful at home alone. I'll arrange for Tiezhu to deliver a letter to your brother and younger brothers to the county academy. Be careful. If you have any questions, go to Aunt Cuihua next door."

"Okay, Mom, you and Dad should be careful. Ling'er is waiting for you at home." Lu Ling'er nodded obediently and held Guli's hand reluctantly.

Guli arranged for Lu Tiezhu, Wang Cuihua's second son, who usually helped haul goods and people in the village using ox carts. Upon receiving the notification, Lu Tiezhu hurried back to the village to find Guli and head to the government office in the prefecture to investigate Lu Chenting's arrest. Lu Tiezhu was bewildered. Lu Chenting had only gone to the county to sell game, so why had he been detained by the government in the prefecture? He pondered whether the prefectural officials had mistaken him, or if there was a more complex reason he was unaware of.

Lu Linger watched Guli's departing figure, silently praying that this crisis wouldn't cause too much trouble for their family. She knew that no matter how difficult the challenges ahead, she must face them with unwavering determination and optimism.