Eavesdropping on Fu Bao's inner thoughts, emptying the stored grain and fleeing the famine

The emotions in Lian Rongrong's eyes were far more than just a desire to be even with Li Yuanqi.

Seeing Lian Rongrong like this, Lin Chuyue really couldn't bear to let her sink any deeper.

Since we are not destined to be together, it's better to end the pain quickly than to suffer for a long time.

"Little sister, Qi Yuan has already left."

Lin Chuyue spoke softly, but every word was clearly audible to Lian Rongrong.

"Sister-in-law, what did you say? What do you mean Qi Yuan is gone?"

Lian Rongrong's expression changed slightly, and her eyes stared straight at Lin Chuyue.

Before Lin Chuyue could explain, Lian Xiuyan's voice came from outside the carriage.

"What do you mean 'gone'? They clearly ran away."

In my opinion, they left because they were afraid of being implicated by you again.

After all, ever since they met you, they haven't had a single day of peace.

"Don't even mention an outsider, we're all getting fed up."

While Lian Xiuyan was speaking, she had already entered Lian Rongrong's carriage.

Seeing Lian Rongrong's pale face, Lian Xiuyan felt no pity, only satisfaction!

If it weren't for that little bitch Lian Rongrong, how could her Yue'er have suffered with Qi Wangsheng?

"Aunt, my little sister is still injured. How could you say such things to upset her?"

Lin Chuyue glared angrily at Lian Xiuyan, but Lian Xiuyan remained unmoved and continued speaking as if nothing had happened:

"Am I wrong? Ever since Qi Yuan met her, he's been falling into a beast pit and encountering bandits."

His body was covered in wounds, and this time he almost lost his life.

"Not run? What are you waiting for? To die?"

Lian Xiuyan rolled her eyes at Lin Chuyue, then, completely ignoring Lian Rongrong's increasingly pale face, continued her sarcastic remarks:

"I knew it! You can't be heartless. She drove her own cousin to the brink of despair. How could she not get her comeuppance!"

"Enough! What does Wang Yue's matter have to do with my little sister?"

If my aunt continues to say such insensitive things to provoke Rongrong, I will ask my grandmother to come and determine who is right and who is wrong!

Hearing Lin Chuyue say this, Lian Xiuyan became even more furious.

"You're an outsider, and you're threatening me like this?"

Even if Mother comes, so what? Don't forget, your surname is Lin, and mine is Lian!

Despite her relentless taunts, Lian Xiuyan eventually got off the carriage.

After Lian Xiuyan left, Lian Rongrong sat there blankly for a long time without saying a word.

Lin Chuyue was worried about Lian Rongrong's condition, so she comforted her, "Perhaps Qi Yuan has other reasons?"

Lian Rongrong shook her head and said with a wry smile:

"Actually, what Lian Xiuyan said is right. Ever since he met me, he has been constantly injured, both big and small."

It's better that they left; they don't need to be implicated by us!

As Lian Rongrong said this, Li Yuanqi, who was hiding in a cave warming himself by the fire, was having the same thought.

In Lian Rongrong's view, Li Yuanqi's departure would prevent him from being implicated by the Lian family.

But in Li Yuanqi's view, the truth was quite the opposite!

Yesterday's assassin was not only someone Lian Rongrong and Lian Yicheng had met, but also someone Li Yuanqi had seen.

On that day, Li Yuanqi heard that his father was seriously ill, so he secretly returned to the capital alone.

What Li Yuanqi didn't expect was that he had managed to evade the many checkpoints of the Shang Kingdom, but nearly died in the night of the Holy Capital!

Li Yuanqi never got to see his father, the emperor. Apart from the night he was poisoned and had physical intimacy with a woman in the capital, there was almost no evidence to prove that he had ever returned.

The person who attacked Li Yuanqi that night, both in terms of clothing and skill, clearly belonged to the same organization as the assassin from yesterday.

In fact, Li Yuanqi had already guessed the identity of the Lian family after learning Lian Rongrong's real name.

After all, within the Great Sheng Dynasty, the Lian family was the only military clan in the country.

Li Yuanqi knew from a young age that the Lian family was full of loyal martyrs.

Therefore, whether for Lian Rongrong's sake or for the sake of the Lian family, Li Yuanqi was unwilling to implicate them.

However, fate played a cruel trick on Li Yuanqi. He never expected that the Lian family's trip south was not only to escape from disaster, but also to find him!

The affairs of the world are inherently unpredictable. Even Jing Huai was unaware that Qi Yuan, who had been following them for so long, was the very prince he was searching for on imperial orders.

Li Yuanqi had no idea how much trouble his decision today would bring to the Lian family and Lian Rongrong!

After waking up, Lian Rongrong hid in her spatial ring to recuperate. Except for occasionally coming out to check on Fu Bao, she spent most of her time hidden in the bamboo grove courtyard.

Upon re-entering the bamboo grove courtyard, Lian Rongrong finally discovered what was different about it.

It turned out to be bamboo flowering. For some reason, when Lian Rongrong saw those pure white flowers, her troubled mood seemed to vanish.

Lian Rongrong sat in the bamboo forest breathing exercises, but Li Yuanqi's image kept lingering in her mind.

However, Lian Rongrong's heart gradually calmed down. She realized that she liked Qi Yuan.

But at the same time, she also saw her future clearly. She and Qi Yuan were destined to be apart. Since that was the case, she might as well take good care of her family and walk the road ahead well.

In this life, Lian Rongrong has too many people she wants to protect, and her world is destined not to be confined by romantic love.

When Lian Rongrong left the space for the last time, the convoy had already completely left the Kunshan area.

Although they are only separated by a mountain, the temperatures on the north and south sides are vastly different.

The thick cotton-padded coat that was once so precious now seems rather cumbersome.

Lian Rongrong prepared a quilted dress, and while changing, she accidentally bumped into the short crossbow that Li Yuanqi had given her.

Lian Rongrong held the short crossbow in her hand and examined it closely, but Fu Bao, who was standing next to her, suddenly exclaimed "Eh!"

"Isn't this a dragon-phoenix crossbow? Mother, this is a phoenix crossbow."

Hearing Xiao Fubao say this, Lian Rongrong couldn't help but ask, "What is a dragon-phoenix crossbow?"

The Dragon and Phoenix Crossbows were treasures of the Western Qin Dynasty in its early years. They were divided into Dragon Crossbows and Phoenix Crossbows.

A typical short crossbow can only fire one arrow at a time, but it is said that this dragon-phoenix crossbow can fire five arrows at once.

Furthermore, if the dragon and phoenix unite, they can fire as many as twenty in succession.

"This is a priceless treasure? No wonder the Western Qin Kingdom was destroyed!"

Lian Rongrong smiled and shook her head, then carefully put the phoenix crossbow away, after all, it was a gift from that guy.

Mother, don't underestimate this dragon-phoenix crossbow; its ability to fire arrows in rapid succession is just its most inconspicuous feature.

This thing is made of some unknown material; it is said to be impervious to swords and blades and does not decay when burned.

Furthermore, the two crossbows, when combined, can not only fire a barrage of arrows but also launch concealed weapons.

"That's quite impressive."

"Of course! Moreover, this dragon and phoenix crossbow was originally made by the founding emperor of Western Qin specifically for his empress."

Therefore, it also symbolizes the emperor and empress's unity of heart and deep affection!

At this point, Fu Bao suddenly tilted her head and looked at Lian Rongrong.

【Huh? The Wind Crossbow is with Mother, but where's the Dragon Crossbow?】

Lian Rongrong felt a little embarrassed by the little guy's question. She wondered if he knew about the dragon and phoenix crossbow when he gave her the phoenix crossbow.

"Alright, you should go to sleep!" Lian Rongrong forcibly "turned off" Fu Bao, while she herself leaned back in the carriage, her mind in turmoil.

Li Yuanqi's departure was indeed sad for Lian Rongrong, but fortunately, everything went smoothly afterward.

Although refugees are still frequently seen, it is not as common as it is in Kunshan.

The group continued south until they reached the border between Dasheng and Shangguo, where they finally stopped!