After traveling through time, I was raised by a little brat

At dinnertime, due to Tang Qi's absence, only Zeng Yuan, Tang Zhengrong, and Tang Wenshu sat at the table. Without one person present, the atmosphere seemed unusually quiet, a more peaceful place than usual. Aside from the slurping sounds of Tang Zhengrong wolfing down his food, there was no other sound at the table.

Tang Wenshu sat there silently, feeling aggrieved and helpless. In the past, when Tang Qi was around, she felt a sense of security, but now even the only person who could protect her was gone. Thinking of the bullying she had endured at school, she wanted to speak up several times, but the words were forced back.

After all, what good would it do? Could she count on her second brother to help her vent her anger? Unlikely. Though he was simple-minded, he was honest and simple-minded. He was no match for those people in terms of conspiracy, let alone physical assault. What man would dare to go to a girls' school and beat someone up? As for his mother, there was no way around it. She had always been weak and timid, and completely unreliable. Fortunately, his second brother was strong and healthy, so no one in the school dared to provoke him easily.

In this way, the days of depression passed, and Tang Wenshu chose to endure silently. During this time, she sent a letter to her father in Yangzhou, just three days after Tang Qi's departure. In this letter, although she tried hard not to reveal the bullying she had suffered at school, the unhappiness deep in her heart could not be completely concealed, and it unconsciously showed between the lines.

The attentive father Tang Jilian soon noticed that his daughter was acting strangely, and made a prompt decision to let Tang Zichan take Tang Wenshu to Yangzhou to reunite.

When Tang Zichan received the letter, he went to the girls' school without hesitation. No one knew what he did there, but since then, everything has become unusually peaceful, as if the previous turmoil had never happened. Especially for Tang Wenshu, those who had always troubled her suddenly disappeared.

Their departure date was set for five days later. This arrangement was due to the approaching Mid-Autumn Festival, and newly elected exchange student Chen Changxiao hoped to spend this festive time at home with his family. Thus, time slipped by quietly in this seemingly ordinary yet full of anticipation.

In the blink of an eye, the Mid-Autumn Festival arrived as scheduled. Tang Wenshu still felt a lingering fear, recalling the twists and turns and thrills of last year's Mid-Autumn Festival banquet. Therefore, this year, she had made thorough preparations, fearing any unexpected events. However, unexpectedly, this year's Mid-Autumn Festival night was so peaceful. Everyone at the Duke's Mansion simply gathered together for a sumptuous dinner before dispersing and returning home.

When it was time to depart, something unexpected happened again—His Royal Highness the Crown Prince actually came to see them off in person. Furthermore, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince specifically instructed Tang Wenshu to wait for her, though he didn't specify what exactly she was waiting for. Faced with such a mysterious instruction, Tang Wenshu couldn't help but feel a sense of doubt and curiosity...

However, until the moment of departure, Tang Wenshu still had no idea what the Crown Prince had said. The beautifully decorated carriages slowly drove along the official road, the wheels making a creaking sound.

As the eldest son of the Dingyuan Marquisate, Chen Changxiao had been raised with a silver spoon in his mouth, enjoying a life of luxury. This was his first long journey, and the Dingyuan Marquisate's mistress was naturally attentive, meticulously preparing twelve carriages filled with clothing and daily necessities for him. Despite Chen Changxiao's repeated objections, he ultimately yielded to his mother's insistence and was forced to take three of the carriages with him. Consequently, the group's progress was not particularly swift.

Tang Qi and his companions, on the other hand, rode at top speed, arriving safely in Yingtian Prefecture in just ten days. In contrast, Chen Changxiao's group, including their accompanying guards, numbered over thirty people. Tang Wenshu also brought Ah Da and Ah Er with him, leaving Ah San at home to protect his mother. Tang Zichan, on the other hand, traveled alone, without attendants or guards, not even a servant.

Before leaving, Chen Changxiao specifically instructed Tang Wenshu to bring along her personal maid so she could take good care of her during the journey. However, no one expected that, as they were on their way, they discovered two attractive women in Chen Changxiao's carriage. Upon inquiry, they learned they were Chen Changxiao's maids. Perhaps this was why Chen Changxiao suggested that Tang Wenshu bring her maids along, so his behavior wouldn't appear too frivolous.

Tang Zichan was currently riding a tall horse, guarding Tang Wenshu's carriage closely. Although Pei Qingqing was also in the carriage, as the children of the Duke of Tang's mansion, they always valued their reputation when traveling abroad, so Tang Zichan did not board the carriage to rest.

Just ten miles outside the Imperial City, Chen Changxiao began to complain of hunger. They had no choice but to stop and find a suitable place to cook. Chen Changxiao was a picky eater, completely ignoring cold, hard rations and insisting on something fresh and hot.

With no other choice, the guards dispersed, seeking their luck in the nearby mountains and forests. Before long, they actually returned with several plump rabbits and lively pheasants. Soon, a bonfire was blazing, and rabbit and chicken were slowly roasting over it, emitting a tempting aroma.

Tang Wenshu quickly took a golden, crispy chicken, his face beaming with joy. He eagerly ripped off a large drumstick and took a deep bite, savoring it with gusto, his mouth full of grease. Tang Zichan, on the other hand, was much more refined. He thanked Chen Changxiao first, then carefully picked up a piece of chicken and put it into his mouth, chewing it carefully.

With the steaming, fragrant roast chicken and rabbit before them, who would have the heart to touch those dry rations? Tang Wenshu, on the other hand, had lost all trace of her ladylike demeanor. She sat carelessly on the ground, using both hands to devour her food, as if she hadn't had a full meal in days. Pei Qingqing, standing beside her, formed a stark contrast.

Pei Qingqing gracefully pulled out a clean white handkerchief from her bosom and gently spread it on the ground. She then sat there quietly, as pure and beautiful as a blooming lotus. Even in the face of such delicious food, Pei Qingqing remained reserved. When someone handed the grilled food to her, she simply smiled, shook her head, and said softly, "I'm not hungry. You guys eat."