Before confiscating their property, they emptied the imperial city and exiled them!

When Lin Xiaoxiao woke up, she saw a magnified version of Song Wanning's face, which startled her so much that she tried to back away, but she was bound in the sleeping bag and it didn't have much effect.

Song Wanning looked at Lin Xiaoxiao with guilt: "Sister-in-law, did I scare you?"

After realizing what was happening, Lin Xiaoxiao looked at her with a sigh of relief and said, "Why are you staring at me here?"

"My sister-in-law keeps smiling like an idiot. I don't know if you're awake or not. I'm a little curious."

Lin Xiaoxiao recalled her dream from yesterday, feeling guilty and remaining silent. She wondered how much she must have laughed in reality about such a wonderful dream.

In the morning, Xie Yurou deliberately sat down next to Song Wenjing to eat.

However, Song Wenjing separated him from one person by a space.

She wasn't annoyed. During the meal, she took the opportunity to try and serve Song Wenjing some side dishes, but Su intercepted her.

Mrs. Su smiled and praised Xie Yurou for being sensible, so she didn't say anything more.

Lin Xiaoxiao saw Su wink at her, then smiled and looked down.

Xie Yurou noticed that everyone in the family was now biased towards Lin Xiaoxiao.

However, she was not discouraged. Lin Xiaoxiao had only arrived a little earlier than her, and she was sure that she would win the favor of the Song family in time.

Moreover, judging from yesterday's events, Lin Xiaoxiao has a strong personality and doesn't know how to please the elders like I do, so it's only a matter of time before she's replaced.

After making up her mind, Xie Yurou went to Su Shi, who was packing her things.

With a fawning expression, she said, "Mom, let's clean up together!"

Madam Su was startled by her form of address and hurriedly explained, "Miss Xie, please don't speak so casually. I can't bear such a title."

Xie Yurou didn't expect Su Shi to be so stubborn, but she still smiled and said, "How could I not accept it? In Rou'er's heart, I have long regarded you as my own mother."

Su sighed again and said, "You should change how you address me. I'm really not used to this."

Xie Yurou forced a smile and looked at Madam Su, saying, "Alright, then I'll do whatever you say, Auntie."

As Mrs. Su packed her things, seeing that she had been waiting there, she couldn't help but ask, "Did you need something from me?"

Upon hearing Su's question, Xie Yurou said shyly, "Actually, it's nothing serious. I just want to know what Brother Wenjing usually likes to do."

I've noticed he doesn't seem to like me much, so I'm trying to cater to his preferences to change his opinion of me.

Upon hearing this, Madam Su looked helpless, stopped what she was doing, and looked at her, advising, "Miss Xie, as you can see, Wen Jing and Xiao Xiao have a very good relationship."

You're a good girl, why get involved between them? Besides, our Song family isn't what it used to be; you'll only suffer if you stay with us."

Xie Yurou smiled calmly and said, "I know what you're saying, but I can't control matters of the heart."

Even if Wen Jing doesn't like me now, and you're unwilling to help me, I believe that perseverance pays off, and one day he will see the effort I've put into him.

After Xie Yurou finished speaking, she left immediately.

The moment she turned around, the tenderness in her eyes vanished.

So what if he's a convict? Once he persuades Song Wenjing to join the Ninth Prince, his own good days will begin.

Moreover, that person was someone she had already chosen. Even if she encountered an accident and couldn't turn things around, having that person by her side to live a carefree life would be quite nice.

After finishing their meal, Lu Hu urged everyone to set off early.

Although he wasn't afraid of bandits, he figured it was better to avoid trouble.

"Brother, isn't it too quiet here?"

Lu Hu, mounted on his horse, glanced around and said nonchalantly, "It would be strange if there were opera singers in the deep mountains and forests."

Lin Xiaoxiao continued to play cards with Song Wanning and the others in the carriage, completely at ease.

Holding the cards she hadn't played yet, Song Yetong pouted and said, "Sister-in-law, why do you always win?"

Lin Xiaoxiao happily gathered the cards on the small table: "It's okay, I'll let you win next round."

He thought to himself: You've only just learned it, and you already want to beat me?

You see, in the apocalypse, this was the only thing they had to pass the time when they had nothing else to do.

Just as the three were having a great time, the carriage suddenly began to shake violently.

The sounds of people screaming in terror and running around in panic came from outside.

After the carriage stopped shaking, Lin Xiaoxiao looked at Song Wanning and the others and said:

"You all stay inside and don't move. I'm going out to take a look."

The two said in unison, "Sister-in-law, be careful!"

Lin Xiaoxiao nodded to them, lifted the sedan curtain, and stepped out.

When Song Wenjing saw her come out, he instinctively stood in front of her to protect her.

Only then did Lin Xiaoxiao see the situation outside clearly.

The exiled group was surrounded by bandits from Longhu Mountain.

Lu Hu held up his knife, cautiously observing them.

He seemed surprised that Longhu Mountain was so large, with so many bandits surrounding them.

The bandits were all fierce-looking, and the leader had a vicious scar on his face.

They stared intently at this side like hungry wolves.

Lu Hu clasped his hands in a polite gesture and said, "My brave warriors, I am only leading a group of exiled criminals. There is really no money to be made from them."

I implore you brave warriors to be lenient and make way for me.

Upon hearing this, the scarred man leading the group burst into laughter: "Although you are convicts, the caravan behind you is rolling in money."

Do you think I'm blind? You're deliberately trying to deceive me.

Lu Hu's face turned extremely ugly. How could he have forgotten about the people behind him?

Seeing that Lu Hu had stopped talking, the bandits walked up to the caravan with a smile and immediately ordered their carts to be towed away.

His stronghold had just been robbed, and now he could use this gold and silver to make up for it.

"Stop!"

Just as the bandits were about to make their move, Su Mochen stepped out of the carriage.

The bandits were stunned for a moment after hearing this.

Scarface was instantly displeased when he saw someone challenging his authority.

He loudly rebuked his subordinates: "What are you all doing? Is he your boss or am I your boss?"

"Hurry up and do it! Do you want to go hungry later if you listen to him?"

Upon hearing this, the bandits immediately realized what was happening and reached out to pull the cart away.

Su Mochen frowned and looked at Lu Hu beside him, saying, "Lord Lu, are you just going to watch them steal our things?"

Lu Hu had taken a lot of money from him, and now he was just standing by and watching coldly?

When Lu Hu was singled out by Su Mochen, a hint of embarrassment flashed across his face. He said to Su Mochen in a conciliatory tone, "They have the numbers and the power. It's not that I don't want to help you, but I'm just powerless to do so."

Seeing that Lu Hu was unreliable, Su Mochen turned to the scarred man and threatened him one last time: "Do you know whose things you've touched? If you know what's good for you, leave now, and I can let bygones be bygones."

Otherwise, if you don't listen to my advice, don't blame me for being impolite.

The bandits burst into laughter at Su Mochen's gentle and refined appearance.

"Is he threatening us? Hahaha."

"Hahaha, I'm so scared, what can you do to us?"

"Yeah, I'm taking it away now. How are you going to punish me?"

The bandits laughed uproariously, completely disregarding Su Mochen.