Fleeing from famine? Not a chance; the divine healer's wife made her fortune.

A conspiracy lurks beneath the surface, but a brilliant move breaks the deadlock.

Su Yunlan felt the air around her freeze, and a chill ran from the soles of her feet to her heart.

The wind blew across the wilderness, bringing a rustling sound, like countless whispers lingering in her ears.

The flickering firelight illuminated the tired or numb faces around her, but it made her feel a strange unease.

She instinctively gripped the wooden stick in her hand, her eyes filled with caution, as if unknown dangers lurked in the surrounding darkness.

Old Liu, his face grim, hid in the shadows of the crowd, like a venomous snake waiting for its chance to strike.

He muttered to the people around him, "Look at the Su family, they live a life of luxury, while we can only eat these hard, dry rations! What gives her the right? What makes her so comfortable?" He deliberately lowered his voice, but it was enough for the people around him to hear him clearly.

“That’s right, Old Liu is right! Why should we work ourselves to the bone while she gets to enjoy herself?” a burly man grumbled in agreement, his rough fingers clenched tightly.

"Those things of hers must have been stolen from the Xiao family! Why should she keep them all to herself?" another thin woman shouted sarcastically, her jealous gaze fixed on the wooden bowl in Su Yunlan's hand, as if it contained the most precious delicacies in the world.

More and more exiles were incited by Old Liu. They gathered around, pointing at Su Yunlan and whispering among themselves.

Su Yunlan felt the pressure increase sharply, as if she were in a huge vortex, with malice surging around her like a tide, almost swallowing her up.

Seeing that the time was ripe, Old Liu stepped out of the shadows, pointed his withered finger at Su Yunlan, and shouted, "Su family, hand over all the supplies that the Xiao family has hidden, and we'll all share them!"

The crowd immediately stirred, their greedy eyes fixed on Su Yunlan as if she were some rare treasure.

Su Yunlan didn't speak, but quietly watched everything in front of her, a barely perceptible cold smile curling at the corner of her lips.

She slowly placed the wooden bowl she was holding on the ground, and then...

He looked at the Second Young Master Xiao sitting to the side.

"Second brother," she said softly, "it's your turn."

Young Master Xiao coughed a few times, his weak body like a candle flame flickering in the wind, ready to be extinguished at any moment.

Everyone expected him to back down, but to their surprise, he slowly stood up and said in an unexpectedly firm tone, "Gentlemen, my Xiao family has fallen on hard times, and we are deeply grateful for your help along the way." He paused, his breathing slightly unsteady, but his eyes were exceptionally clear. "My second brother's wife, Madam Su, has been filial to her elders and loving to her brothers since marrying into the Xiao family, never slacking off in the slightest. Now that my Xiao family has suffered such a calamity, she has sold all her possessions and given away all her money so that we, the old, weak, women, and children, can survive. The supplies she has are not stolen, but earned through her own wisdom and hard work. Without her, we would probably have starved to death on the roadside long ago."

A buzz of discussion arose from the crowd, and Old Liu's face turned ashen.

He never expected that this sickly man would actually stand up for Su Yunlan.

Young Master Xiao took a deep breath and continued, "I know that you all harbor resentment and feel that our Xiao family has taken advantage of you. But ask yourself, if you hadn't lost your families, who would willingly end up here? The Su family's supplies are meant to help us survive and to make our journey easier. We have already lost everything; are you going to take away our hope of survival as well?"

Although his voice was weak, it was powerful and resonant, each word striking a chord in everyone's hearts.

Some people began to lower their heads in thought, and the greed in their eyes was gradually replaced by guilt.

Su Yunlan looked at Young Master Xiao, took out several cloth bags from the bundle behind her, and handed them to Granny Sun. "Granny, distribute these to everyone. Tell them it will help everyone travel more easily."

Grandma Sun took the cloth bag, walked into the crowd, and distributed the dry food and water inside to everyone.

The exiles who received the supplies showed expressions of gratitude and thanked Su Yunlan one after another.

Old Liu's scheme completely failed. He stomped his foot in frustration and slunk away into the crowd.

Su Yunlan watched all this with a slight smile on her lips.

She turned around, only to meet a pair of deep eyes.

Xiao Yuhan was looking at her, his gaze carrying a hint of...

Xiao Yuhan's gaze was as deep as the night, containing complex and difficult-to-discern emotions: admiration, heartache, and above all, an intense and unyielding love.

He slowly raised his hand, his fingertips gently brushing against Su Yunlan's soft hair, his movements as gentle as if he were handling a rare treasure.

Su Yunlan felt the warmth of his fingertips, and a warm current surged in her heart. She leaned against his chest, feeling the warmth and strength from his chest, and her uneasy heart gradually calmed down.

As night deepened, the exiled caravan stopped by a stream to rest for a while.

After a busy day, everyone was exhausted, and the air was filled with a faint smell of sweat and dust.

Su Yunlan looked around and found that the stream was crystal clear, with fish swimming around in it from time to time.

An idea struck her, and she quietly walked to the stream. When no one was looking, she took out the fishing net and fish basket that she had prepared in her spatial storage.

She skillfully cast the fishing net into the water and then waited quietly.

Before long, the fishing net became heavy. She gently lifted it, and saw that the net was full of lively, jumping fish, shimmering with silver light.

She poured the fish into the fish basket, filling it more than halfway.

Back at the camp, she distributed the fish to the Xiao family members, and also gave some to the exiles who had been kind to the Xiao family along the way.

Instantly, the entire camp was filled with the aroma of grilled fish, and everyone gathered around to share this rare delicacy.

The fish was tender and delicious, melting in your mouth. Paired with the seasonings Su Yunlan had prepared in advance, it was even more delicious.

Everyone enjoyed the meal, and their admiration for Su Yunlan deepened. They praised her for her competence, saying that with her around, even the most difficult paths could be overcome.

Looking at the smiles on everyone's faces, Su Yunlan felt a sense of relief.

Her wisdom and ability, once again, have refreshed everyone's perception of her.

When she was distributing the fish, she intentionally or unintentionally ignored Old Liu, who was hiding in the corner.

Old Liu watched others eat fish with longing eyes, but no one paid any attention to him, and his heart was filled with resentment.

He stared intently at Su Yunlan, his eyes so sinister they seemed to be poisoned.

Su Yunlan finished dividing the remaining fish, and finally, her gaze fell on Xiao Yuhan. A faint smile appeared on her lips. She was about to say something when he interrupted her with a gesture.

Su Yunlan handed the last golden-brown, crispy fish to Xiao Yuhan, a gentle smile playing on her lips.

Xiao Yuhan took the fish, but did not eat it immediately. Instead, he looked at her deeply, his eyes full of tenderness.

He tore off a piece of fish and held it to Su Yunlan's lips. Su Yunlan was slightly taken aback, then smiled and opened her mouth to eat it.

The deliciousness of the fish spread in my mouth, accompanied by a faint sweetness—the taste of love.

Old Liu hid in a corner, his stomach growling with hunger. He could only watch helplessly as others enjoyed their delicious food, and the resentment in his heart grew wildly like weeds.

He took a big bite of the dry rations in his hand, but it tasted like chewing wax, completely bland.

He secretly glanced at Su Yunlan.

Just then, the originally clear sky suddenly darkened, and dark clouds, like a huge black curtain, quickly covered the entire sky.

A strong wind howled past, stirring up dust and fallen leaves from the ground, forming small whirlpools that danced in the air.

A series of muffled thunderclaps came from afar, like the roar of a giant beast, deafeningly loud.

"It's going to rain!" someone in the crowd exclaimed.

Su Yunlan looked up at the sky. Dark clouds covered the sky, lightning flashed and thunder roared, and large raindrops had begun to fall, stinging her face.

Her heart tightened, and she quickly told the Xiao family members to pack their things.

"Quick! Find a place to take shelter from the rain!" Su Yunlan shouted.

The exile procession was thrown into chaos as people scrambled to find shelter from the rain.

But in this desolate wilderness, where is there any place to shelter from the wind and rain?

Su Yunlan looked at the overcast sky, her heart filled with anxiety.

She looked around and found a dense grove of trees not far away, where she could perhaps find temporary shelter from the wind and rain.

“Let’s go over there!” Su Yunlan said to Xiao Yuhan, pointing to the woods.

Xiao Yuhan nodded, supported his frail second brother, and followed Su Yunlan as they ran towards the woods.

The rain grew heavier and the wind became stronger. Large raindrops poured down like a torrent, hitting people and sending chills down their spines.

Su Yunlan tightly protected the Xiao family members as they struggled to walk towards the woods.

Just then, she suddenly heard a gasp from behind her...