After our homes were confiscated and we were exiled, the women in my clan and I raised a million sol

After a long journey, the sky gradually darkened and the stars began to twinkle in the night sky.

Zhang Liang looked around and decided to rest temporarily in this relatively open and secluded place.

He directed the team to set up tents and prepare to rest.

However, just as they had set up the tent, a rustling sound suddenly came from the woods not far away.

Hearing this voice, Zhang Liang's face changed, and everyone immediately became alert.

He gripped the weapon tightly in his hand and stared at the direction of the woods.

The next second, a huge wild boar rushed out of the woods and rushed towards Zhong Xueqing and the others.

Seeing this scene, Zhong Xueqing was so scared that she threw herself into Zhang Liang's arms and hugged him tightly.

And Zhong Xueqing is Zhong Tian’s daughter.

When Zeng Guodong witnessed the wild boar's sudden attack, his eyes widened and he became furious.

He roared, "Evil beast! Don't hurt my lord!"

The voice echoed in the night sky like thunder, full of determination and anger.

Before he finished speaking, he quickly drew out the big knife hanging at his waist, and rushed towards the ferocious wild boar like an arrow from a bow.

The wild boar felt threatened and a fierce light flashed in its eyes. It was not intimidated by Zeng Guodong's momentum. Instead, it became even more violent, as if it wanted to teach this human who dared to challenge it a painful lesson.

However, Zeng Guodong is no ordinary man. He has been through many battles and has rich experience in dealing with such beasts.

Just when he was about to confront the wild boar head-on, Zeng Guodong cleverly turned to the side and took advantage of the inertia of the wild boar's charge. The big knife in his hand cut through the air like lightning and accurately inserted into the wild boar's neck.

The wild boar let out a shrill howl, and its huge body struggled in pain for a few times before falling to the ground powerlessly, its blood staining the surrounding grass red.

The air was filled with tension and heaviness, but the crisis had been resolved.

Zeng Guodong stood in place, holding a bloody knife, scanning the surroundings with sharp eyes. After confirming that there was no other danger, he turned and walked towards Zhang Liang and Zhong Xueqing with a relieved smile on his face.

After Zhang Liang saw that the wild boar had been dealt with, he patted Zhong Xueqing on the shoulder and said to her, "Xueqing is fine now."

After hearing his words, Zhong Xueqing left his embrace with a blushing face and said, "Thank you, Brother Zhang Liang."

However, after leaving Zhang Liang's arms, Zhong Xueqing would occasionally glance at him secretly, and then immediately turned her head away, her face flushed, not knowing what she was thinking.

Not long after, the wild boar was placed on the campfire.

At this time, Zhong Xueqing, who was sitting on the side, stared at the roasted pig with her eyes wide open, her stomach rumbling uncontrollably.

She couldn't help but look up at the busy Zhang Liang, and asked with a bit of anticipation and eagerness: "Brother Zhang Liang, are you not ready yet? I'm already hungry."

When Zhong Tian heard his daughter's words, his eyes widened and his expression changed slightly. He then scolded her, "Xue Qing! How can you speak to the Lord like that? Have you forgotten all the etiquette I taught you?"

Seeing this, Zhang Liang smiled and waved his hand, his tone relaxed to ease the tense atmosphere: "Master Zhong, it's okay, there's no need to make such a fuss! I also treat Xueqing as a sister, so there's no need to be too restrained."

After hearing Zhang Liang's words, Zhong Tian didn't say anything else, but just sighed softly.

Zhong Xueqing, who was hiding behind Zhang Liang, saw her father being humiliated, a smug smile appeared on her face, and then she made a face at him.

Seeing her expression, Zhong Tian's heart was filled with helplessness and doting. After all, when his daughter was born, her mother died of complications during childbirth. Therefore, his family had doted on Zhong Xueqing since she was a child, which led to her developing this kind of character.

Zhong Shu walked out of the tent gracefully, the moonlight shining on her graceful figure, adding a touch of soft glow to her gentle temperament.

She walked lightly to the campfire where Zhang Liang and Zhong Tian were sitting. With a gentle smile on her face, she asked softly, "What's going on? What were you talking about just now? Why are you so excited?"

Hearing Zhong Shu's voice, Zhong Xueqing ran over with a smile, hugged her arms, and said lively: "Nothing! Cousin, you came at the right time. It's time for dinner."

Zhong Shu looked at the lively girl with eyes full of love.

She gently pinched Zhong Xueqing's nose, her movements intimate and gentle. Although she had not spent much time with her, she had already developed a liking for this cousin's innocence.

Zhong Shu's smile was as warm as spring. She turned to Zhang Liang and Zhong Tian and said in a soft voice, "Looks like we'll have something delicious tonight. Thank you for your hard work, uncle."

After hearing what Zhong Shu said, Zhang Liang smiled and waved his hand, saying modestly, "It's nothing, sister-in-law is really too polite."

After he finished speaking, his eyes were drawn to the fragrant roasted suckling pig on the campfire.

A few minutes later, when the roasted suckling pig became golden and crispy, and the fat dripping into the flame made a sizzling sound, Zhang Liang carefully removed the tempting roast meat from the campfire and placed it on a large leaf prepared on the side.

He turned to Qin Youlan and the others and said, "Everyone, it's time for dinner. Come and try my cooking."

After saying that, Zhang Liang picked up a knife and began to skillfully cut the barbecue into pieces.

He specially gave the first piece of barbecue to Zhong Xueqing, who was drooling beside him.

Taking the barbecue handed over by Zhang Liang, Zhong Xueqing smiled sweetly, with gratitude glittering in her eyes. She said softly, "Thank you, Brother Zhang Liang."

Afterwards, Zhang Liang carefully divided the remaining barbecue into several portions and handed them to his four sisters-in-law one by one.

Zhang Liang and his companions quickly finished sharing the roasted wild boar. The afterglow of the campfire illuminated everyone's satisfied faces, and the fatigue of the past few days seemed to disappear.

However, in this harmonious picture, a trace of imperceptible worry quietly flashed in the eyes of sister-in-law Qin Youlan.

Zhang Liang happened to capture this subtle change.

Concern welled up in his heart, and he asked softly, "Sister-in-law, is there something on your mind? We are all family. If it's convenient, please tell me and don't keep it in your heart."

"Speak out, maybe we can find a solution together."

Qin Youlan was slightly startled when she heard this, then shook her head gently, as if she was sorting out her thoughts.

She took a deep breath, looked at Zhang Liang with gentle yet firm eyes, and said slowly: "Actually, this matter is also related to you, uncle."

After hearing this, Zhang Liang frowned slightly, feeling puzzled and curious.

He subconsciously muttered, "Is it related to me?"

Qin Youlan saw Zhang Liang's puzzled eyes and shook her head gently, with a hint of helplessness and deep worry in her eyes.

She slowly said, "Uncle, we are getting closer and closer to the southern barbarian land, but the miasma problem along the way is always like a sword hanging over our heads."

"If we can't find a solution, even if we go through untold hardships to reach Nanman, we won't be able to gain a foothold there, let alone realize our plan."

After saying this, Qin Youlan sighed softly, and that sigh seemed to contain too much heaviness and powerlessness.

This question has been lingering in her mind for a long time. She has spent countless nights thinking about solutions, but each time it was in vain.

So when Zhang Liang asked her about it today, she just told him.

After hearing Qin Youlan's words, Zhang Liang was stunned at first, and then a mysterious smile gradually appeared at the corner of his mouth.

This smile surprised Qin Youlan. She looked at Zhang Liang with confusion and couldn't help asking, "Uncle, why are you laughing? Have you found a solution to the miasma problem?"

However, Zhang Liang did not answer her question directly, but just smiled mysteriously, and then said softly: “Please, sister-in-law, please wait here for a moment, I will go and get something.”

After saying that, Zhang Liang stood up and left, leaving Qin Youlan, who looked confused, sitting alone in her seat watching his departing back.

Just as Zhang Liang was leaving, Zhong Shu walked lightly to Qin Youlan's side and asked with a gentle smile, "Sister-in-law, what did you just talk about with Uncle? You seemed very serious."

Wang Yuehan and Zhao Ruoruo were also attracted by this sudden conversation. They cast curious glances and waited for Qin Youlan's answer.

Qin Youlan sighed softly and confessed her worries: "I mentioned to my uncle the miasma problem we have not yet solved as we approach the Nanman. This is a major obstacle to our progress."

Zhao Ruoruo still smiled when she heard this, and comforted her with her unique optimistic tone: "Sister-in-law, you don't need to worry too much. We should trust uncle."

"He has created so many incredible miracles, and he will definitely find a solution this time."

Her words were like a spring breeze, bringing some relaxation and hope to the tense atmosphere.

After hearing this, although Qin Youlan's worries were not completely dissipated, she was encouraged by Zhao Ruoruo's words. The corners of her mouth rose slightly, forming a faint smile.

"Perhaps you are right."

She responded softly, praying silently in her heart that Zhang Liang would bring back good news.

A few minutes later, Zhang Liang had something wrapped in cloth in his hand.

Seeing this, Wang Yuehan frowned slightly, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, and asked, "Uncle, what is this?"

Zhang Liang heard this and a mysterious smile appeared on his lips. As if he had a plan in mind, he slowly said, "Sisters-in-law, this is the solution I have found to solve the miasma problem."