Quick Wear: I'm Really Not a Scumbag

"Drawing maps is easy for me. When my grandfather was alive, what he wanted to see most was the Zhou Dynasty regaining the northern border, but he never got to see it until his death." Even in his generation, the northern border was still in the hands of those barbarians.

Wei Siqi looked at the map already drawn on the table and couldn't help feeling a little lonely.

"Don't be sad about the passing of time." Chen Xuyan picked up the map.

I don’t know where Jiang Xuan is, so I can only take it one step at a time.

Given Jiang Xuan's personality, he must be living a good life. I wonder if he is one of the leaders of these rebels.

Anyway, I will definitely not stay in Houyun City forever. I will have to leave sooner or later.

I just hope I can meet him soon.

Wei Siqi pushed Chen Xuyan again, "Chen Xuyan?!"

Chen Xuyan finally came back to his senses, "What's wrong?"

"I called you several times, but you didn't hear me? I almost suspected that you were crazy." Wei Siqi sighed.

Following his father, now even Chen Xuyan has become abnormal.

The world's situation is changing more and more, and so are the people around him.

"I have something on my mind. What do you want me to do?" Chen Xuyan asked back.

Wei Siqi looked at him and said again, "I want to ask if you want to come to my house to play. I'm bored staying at home alone."

His father must have been busy with the shop or giving gifts these days, and he doesn't even have anyone at home to argue with.

As for those concubines, he basically never went to the backyard to interact with them. His activities were always in the front yard, and he only went to the backyard occasionally to see his grandmother.

Chen Xuyan shook his head. "No, it's quieter and more comfortable in the academy. Why don't you stay with me?"

Wei Siqi felt a little distressed. "I want to, but I can't bear to leave the cooks at home. If I can't eat the food they cook, I always feel uncomfortable all over."

Even if he lives a hard life, he will definitely not be without a cook.

God knows how picky he is about food. The food made by Grandma Guo is too ordinary for him. He can only eat it when he is hungry.

"Since you are so picky about food, why don't you cook it yourself? That way you don't have to take them with you all the time." Chen Xuyan's suggestion came from the heart.

"But my father said that a gentleman should stay away from the kitchen." He had once imitated a chef to make a table of delicious meals, but his father was extremely angry and there was no joy on his face.

This was also the angrier he had ever seen his father.

"He said this was what a servant should do, and I was lowering my status."

Chen Xuyan smiled and said, "You don't agree with what he said, do you?"

Wei Siqi looked at him in surprise, "How did you know?"

"Haven't you noticed how many times have you asked Grandma Guo how to make her signature dishes? And when we were having dinner together in a restaurant before, you even went to someone else's kitchen to watch them cook?" Wei Siqi even paid to watch how they cooked.

This is how he avoided arousing the shopkeeper's disgust.

Wei Siqi sighed, "Even you can accept it, why can't my father accept it?"

Not to mention his mother, who never cared about him at all and was busy fighting with the concubines in the backyard all day long. His father was also a man without restraint, taking concubines one after another.

I didn't see any children.

It is also surprising that he is the only child in his family.

"You are still not rebellious enough. If you do something shocking, maybe your father will think that your hobby of cooking is nothing." Chen Xuyan made an immature suggestion.

"Really?" Wei Siqi's expression was a little serious, and it was obvious that he had taken Chen Xuyan's words to heart.

Chen Xuyan curled his lips and said, "You'll know if you try it."

It is better to do more than to think more.

——Eighty miles outside Houyun City, near Xianshi County

Xie Chengshan's family was in a very bad state. They had lost four or five servants along the way, which made him, who was usually calm, a little uneasy.

"Husband, what on earth is going on? This journey isn't as smooth as you said. Instead, we're in danger! Those refugees are getting closer and closer!" Wang Shuning, who came from a prominent family, had never seen such a scene before. She was so frightened that her face turned pale, and the blood on her cold and beautiful face had completely drained away.

Xie Chengshan was not much better. Although he usually paid attention to health care, he was only able to walk a few more steps than her.

"The situation is indeed a bit out of control now, but we are about to reach Xianshi County. There will be people from the princess there to meet us in advance. The governor of Xianshi County and I have also had some contact."

Wang Shuning finally breathed a sigh of relief. "Then when can we arrive?"

They had lost a lot of calligraphy and paintings along the way, and the scenes they saw were all bloody. If they had not been accompanied by so many servants and had not traveled all night, they would probably have been torn to pieces.

Those wealthy businessmen who only brought a few people with them were not so lucky. Being robbed was considered good enough. Some of them were killed by the most vicious refugees.

Xie Chengshan thought for a while and said, "We should be able to get there in two hours."

This is already the ideal situation. If something else happens...

His two children were also terrified when they heard this.

"Dad, those refugees are getting closer and closer to us!" said the older Xie Xinghan anxiously.

"Dad! I really can't walk anymore! Can't we find a place to hide, send someone to ask for help, and then ask them to bring people to pick us up?" Xie Lexi hugged Xie Chengshan's arm and acted coquettishly.

But Xie Chengshan, who had always been attentive to her, rejected her outright, "Don't be ridiculous! We must hurry over as soon as possible, or we'll die!"

He frowned as he looked at the cumbersome luggage behind the carriage. "Didn't I already tell you to throw away everything except the necessary silver and my wife's jewelry?"

The servant hesitated and didn't dare to speak. As soon as he looked up, he could see Xie Lexi glaring at him.

"this......"

"Hurry up and tell me, whose stuff is this?" He already had an idea in his mind, but still didn't want to be the bad guy directly.

"These are the second young lady's clothes and toys, as well as the civet cat she raised. She told us not to throw them away, and if we do, we will disappear along with these things." After the servant finished speaking, he quickly lowered his head.

Xie Chengshan's face was a little unhappy. Everything else would be fine, but why did he even bring a civet cat? This was really too ridiculous!

"Throw them all away, don't let these things slow us down anymore!" If this goes on, the last few horses will be exhausted to death.

Xie Lexi complained a little, "Dad, I don't want it! These are my favorite things!"

Xie Xinghan snorted coldly, "What time is it now? Can't you understand? If we are caught up by those refugees, I'm afraid you and mother will be the first to meet with misfortune."

"You should figure it out yourself."

Wang Shuning lost her composure after hearing this. She had also seen those obscene scenes last night. In the woods, on the haystacks, and on the roadside, there were women's screams and wails everywhere.

If something like this happened to her, she would definitely not want to live anymore.

"Xi'er, stop messing around!"

She looked at the servant again, "Throw away all her things. We must not let the refugees catch up with us."

"Your mother and your brother are right. Now is not the time to make trouble. We will buy new things for you when we get to the princess." Xie Chengshan was a little anxious. He had already rested for two incense sticks and could not delay any longer.

"Just keep on your way."

Xie Lexi was helpless but could only accept it. She couldn't accept what happened last night. "I know, Dad. I want to pick the best ones when the time comes. You won't refuse to buy them for me, right?"

Xie Chengshan smiled and said, "Of course I will buy it for you. I will buy you whatever you want when the time comes."

"That's more like it." She looked at Xie Xinghan complacently again.

But Xie Xinghan had no intention of paying any attention to her, and there was no trace of jealousy on his face.

......

After rushing for a long time, the family finally arrived in Xianshi County in the evening.

County Magistrate Xu Lei couldn't even open his mouth to say anything to him.

"Please arrange a place for our family to stay, and arrange a team of people to take us to the princess tomorrow morning." Xie Chengshan was in a dishevel. Although he had changed his clothes, he could not hide his fatigue.

They were caught up by several refugees from behind. Fortunately, there were servants to deal with them. Xie Xinghan took the opportunity to drive the carriage and take them away. Otherwise, they would definitely not have reached Xianshi County and would probably be in great danger at this moment.

Xie Lexi hugged Wang Shuning and cried in a daze. She almost lost her innocence. Fortunately, her brother killed the thief with a dagger.

Although she had changed her clothes and fixed her hair before entering the city, she was still afraid that someone would notice something.

Seeing strangers now made her want to vomit. She would never forget the stench of the refugee who had crawled on her and throbbed twice.

Damn these untouchables!

"Why are you in such a hurry? Why don't you stay and rest for a few days?" Xu Lei smiled very flatteringly. He also wanted to consolidate his relationship with Xie Chengshan.

Xie Chengshan waved his hand and said, "See you next time. Please pay more attention to the refugees outside. I'm afraid they will only increase in number, just like what happened in Houyun City."

Xu Lei looked puzzled. "I just received a message saying the crisis outside Houyun City has been resolved. We can now enter and exit the North Gate freely."

"Who sent you the letter?" It seems that Xia Fengxun is a capable and practical person, not a fool.

"General Zheng." It's strange to say, there was news that she was seriously ill before, and it seemed very detailed.

Now it seems as if he had foreseen something and set a trap for those people with bad intentions. Fortunately, he has always remained neutral and has not taken sides.

How deep is the Zheng family's background? It's not something he can afford to offend.

"What? Zheng Huan?" Xie Chengshan found it hard to accept.

The current development of the situation was obviously beyond his expectations, and the plans made over the years seemed to have been a mistake.

Xu Lei was also startled by his suddenly raised voice. "Yes, it was the letter from General Zheng. He is safe and sound."

"You should pay your respects to him before leaving. He will definitely send someone to escort you here."

Xie Chengshan still didn't quite understand the situation. "Can you tell me in detail what's going on?"

......

——Chenjia Village

"Husband, husband, I beg you to take Xiaoya with you and give her a chance to live!"

"I beg you!" Song Guihua didn't know what had happened, but seeing that they had sold their belongings and even their land, she could vaguely guess that they were going to leave Chenjia Village.

She had just overheard Chen Hegui say that the refugees were about to enter the city and that everyone in the village would die. Naturally, she was terrified.

If I die, I die, but Xiaoya is still so young, she can’t die!

Chen Hegui pulled her arm a few times but couldn't move it, so he simply kicked her away.

"Bitch! Don't you understand that a married woman should obey her husband? If I tell you to stay at home, you have to stay at home obediently!" I don't know who was the one who told this bitch that they were leaving. It was really nosy.

If it weren't for the fact that he wanted to leave at night, he would have definitely beaten him up.

Hearing the noise, Chun Pozi also ran in, "Let go! Or I'll kill you tonight, believe it or not?"

She spat at Song Guihua fiercely.

"I've left you some food, so you should be content. Your only duty is to stay home and guard this house, and make sure no one else takes it over!"

Mrs. Chun grabbed Song Guihua and slapped her hard several times.

Chen Hegui stopped him, saying, "Don't bring anyone here. We're about to leave, don't cause any trouble."

So stupid.

Only then did Chun Pozi let go reluctantly.

Song Guihua knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly, "Mother, mother, I beg you to take Xiaoya with you. I will definitely take good care of the house!"

"Just don't let her starve to death, give her a chance to live!"

She cried bitterly and kowtowed so hard that the ground shook. Blood came out of her head, but even so, she did not stop. She still wanted to fight for a chance of survival for her child.

"Shut up! Don't cry. I won't take you with me. You'd better take care of yourself." Chen Hegui took his bag and walked out of his room.

After glaring at her, Mrs. Chun also ran out after Chen Hegui.

"Son, when are we going to leave? I'll go wake up that old man." The old man knew how to enjoy himself. He drank the last bit of wine he bought during dinner and was now sleeping soundly.

Chen Hegui looked up at the sky and said, "Let's set off at midnight."

He even bought a horse specifically so that he could speed up his pace and avoid being caught up by the refugees.

Houyun City is in such a mess. If he had known that the village chief's family would make this choice, he would have prepared in advance and would not have been so passive.

At this moment, Chen Hegui suddenly realized that something was wrong.

In the previous life, it was Chen Xuyan who proposed to leave, so why is there no movement in this life?

Could it be that he had injured him and turned him into a fool? He really didn't seem to notice Chen Xuyan. What was he doing now?

"What's wrong, son?" Chun Pozi noticed that he seemed to have something to ask her.

"Forget it." Chen Hegui was too lazy to waste any more time and was about to set off.