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While roasting the gray crane meat, Zhan'er complained to Song Qingqian with a wronged expression:

"Third Aunt, it's all that wretched soldier's fault. I really hate him. Otherwise, we could have roasted a big bird for breakfast tomorrow."

"fine!"

Song Qingqian gently patted his head. The gray crane that had flown away had already been stored in her spatial storage, so there was no question of it getting lost. She could just take it out at another time.

She patiently reassured them, "If we can't get any food, the soldiers won't get any either."

“We have no right to be weak now, so he will try every means to bully us. If we don’t want to be bullied, we have to make ourselves stronger.”

Zhan'er nodded quickly and agreed, "Third Aunt, when I become stronger, I will protect you."

"Alright, then Auntie will be waiting."

Xiao Yu'er leaned closer to Song Qingqian cautiously and said happily:

"Third Aunt, Yu'er used to think that Third Uncle was the most amazing person in the world, but now it seems that Third Aunt is the real amazing person. You are even more amazing than Third Uncle!"

"is it?"

Xiao Yu'er nodded quickly.

Song Qingqian hugged her and laughed, "Your third aunt and your third uncle are different, so they can't be compared. Your third uncle is a great hero who is brave and resourceful in battle."

"He has the heart of a gentleman, while those bad people have the mind of a petty person. So sometimes reasoning with them is useless. The most effective way to deal with them is to give them an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth."

"Oh…"

Xiao Yu'er nodded thoughtfully. In fact, she understood everything. She only knew that what her third aunt said must be right.

Lu Jingchuan lowered his head in shame upon hearing her words. How ridiculous! He couldn't see through a woman as clearly as he could; he was truly ashamed of himself.

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the fragrant roasted asparagus was cooked, and Song Qingqian skillfully divided it equally among the group.

Lu Yunqi watched anxiously as the gray cranes were all distributed, but Song Qingqian showed no intention of giving him even a single one. He couldn't help but feel a little anxious.

The old lady and Lu Jingchuan exchanged a glance, neither speaking, silently eating their roasted meat. Just then, Zhan'er spoke up to explain:

"Second Uncle, Third Aunt said that you can come with us from now on, but you will have to take care of your own food. After all, she is a person of her word."

"Then... then even if I know I was wrong, it's still not okay?"

Lu Yunqi muttered a protest under his breath. This woman really holds a grudge. He's already in such a miserable state, how can she still be so cold-blooded and ruthless?

Lu Yunqi said with a wronged tone, "Sister-in-law, I am weak right now. Could you share some of your meat with me? Once I am fully recovered, I will not need your supplies anymore. I will go hunting by myself."

Lu Yunqi, fearing she wouldn't agree, quickly compromised and pleaded:

"If you don't have enough meat, you can give me one of the baked eggs. I don't ask for much, I just want to have something to eat."

He clearly saw that Song Qingqian had also put three large roasted bird eggs into the package. These eggs were genuine; each one was as big as a fist and should be very filling. Eating one would at least keep him full until tomorrow morning.

"If you still have breath, then take care of yourself. If you really starve to death, then so be it."

Song Qingqian coldly retorted, "I'm not giving you anything. I don't support useless people here. If you want to eat and drink, you'd better show some real action. Maybe I'll take pity on you and give you a meal when I see your sincerity. Otherwise, forget about it."

"The third child..."

Lu Yunqi pitifully pinned all his hopes on Lu Jingchuan, hoping that he could say a few good words for him. It was just an egg, after all; his request was really not high.

Song Qingqian glanced indifferently at Lu Jingchuan, then looked at Lu Yunqi and gave a cold snort as a warning:

"No matter who pleads for you, it won't work. I'll say it again: whoever pities you will go hungry with you in the future."

"you……"

Lu Yunqi was furious, but he didn't dare to vent his anger on Song Qingqian. He could only hold it in. He got up and, leaning on the old lady's cane, went to the place where the coarse flour buns were being distributed.

As the group finished eating and were about to clean up, Xiao Zhuozi approached with four soldiers and coldly ordered:

“Young lady of the Lu family, the master has learned of Vice General Gang Jiang’s injury and has ordered you to go there now.”

Song Qingqian nodded, and was about to leave with him when Lu Jingchuan hurriedly grabbed her and explained, "I'll go with you!"

"You won't do. The master said he only wants to ask for Lady Lu."

Xiao Zhuozi raised an eyebrow and said disdainfully, "What would a useless person like me do there? Trying to interrupt the adults' good time? That's just wishful thinking."

Seeing his expression, Lu Jingchuan became even more convinced of his doubts and said firmly, "What do you want with my wife in the middle of the night, sir? Can't we talk about it tomorrow?"

"Hey, you're a prisoner, and you dare to make demands of your superior? Lord Sun said now, and now is now. Are you deaf or looking for a beating?"

As Xiao Zhuozi spoke, he raised the whip, intending to lash out, but Lu Jingchuan's gaze was sharp as a knife, his aura fierce, causing a chill to rise in his heart, and the whip simply wouldn't come down.

Seeing that Lu Jingchuan wanted to stand up for her, Song Qingqian smiled and narrowed her eyes. Lu Jingchuan had been feeling aggrieved all day and now wanted to make his presence known, so she had to be polite to him. As for the result, that didn't matter. Otherwise, it wouldn't be good if Lu Jingchuan's leg injury hadn't healed and he became depressed.

So she smiled and said, "My husband is right. It's not good for a man and a woman to be alone together in the middle of the night. Now that I'm married, I have to be even more careful about what will happen. Either we go together, or I'll go tomorrow morning."

...

Xiao Zhuozi's eyes widened in astonishment, unsure of what to say. If the two of them went together, Sun Wuyin would definitely be unhappy, and his plans might not even succeed. If they didn't go, that would be even worse...

"Guan Ye!"

Song Qingqian pushed Lu Jingchuan forward, and she smiled at Xiao Zhuozi, urging him on:

"Didn't you say you had something urgent to do? Why aren't you leaving yet? If you're really not in a hurry, then forget it."

"The master said that only Miss Lu was seen."

Xiao Zhuozi corrected him again.

Song Qingqian replied with a slightly cold look in her eyes, "Could it be that you, sir, harbor some treacherous intentions?"

"That can't be done!"

Xiao Zhuozi vehemently denied it: "Deputy General Jiang is in a very bad situation right now. The lord wants to see you over for a confrontation!"

"Young lady of the Lu family, if you cooperate, we'll go smoothly. If you don't cooperate, don't blame me for being impolite."

After Xiao Zhuozi finished his warning, four soldiers quickly surrounded her, making a move to tie Song Qingqian up and take her away.

Song Qingqian bent down slightly, leaned close to Lu Jingchuan's ear, and slowly smiled:

"They disagree and it looks like they're going to forcibly take me away. What do you think we should do?"

"Kill anyone who dares to come up!"

Lu Jingchuan's Adam's apple bobbed, and the words he uttered were chilling and eerie, like a bloodthirsty beast wanting to tear them to shreds.

“That won’t do. Look at those people behind you. Lu Jingchuan, you have a heavy responsibility. Even if you don’t think about yourself, you should at least think about them.”

Song Qingqian sighed helplessly: "Fine, they outnumber me, I'll go by myself and see what Sun Wuyin is up to."

"Qingqian, don't go!"

“Lu Jingchuan, I appreciate your kindness, but being stubborn won’t solve anything. I know you’ve tried your best, and that’s enough. Since ancient times, you can’t have your cake and eat it too, so just protect them. I know what I’m doing.”

After finishing her words, Song Qingqian patted his shoulder in a comforting manner, then followed Xiao Zhuozi to the dilapidated temple. As soon as she stepped inside, she heard a woman crying.

Sun Wuyin cursed with disgust, "You old geezer, you want to trade for food? You're dreaming! You should be smart and send your daughter over. Maybe if I feel better, I'll give you special treatment."

"Get out! If you don't leave, I'll beat you to death!"