Reincarnation and Rebirth

"Your Highness, it's getting late. The Empress Dowager has sent me to inquire whether we should rest here today or continue on our way," Xiao Yunting asked in a low voice as he approached.

Zi Xingchen glanced at Xiao Yunting, then turned to Su Wan'er and asked, "What are your thoughts, Miss Su?"

Su Wan'er resisted the urge to roll her eyes. "Your Highness is joking. I am just a peasant girl. How could I possibly have any profound insights?"

"Oh? So, what are your plans next, Miss Su? To continue your journey to Pingzhou?"

Su Wan'er glanced at Zi Xingchen, then at Xiao Yunting, and said, "Your Highness, I just want to live a peaceful life. I'll go wherever it's safe. It's getting late, and I'm tired today. Please forgive me, Your Highness, I'll take my leave now."

After saying that, he turned around and left.

"Yun Ting, what do you think of this Su Wan'er?"

"Which aspect is Your Highness referring to?"

Zi Xingchen turned around and smiled enigmatically, "In all aspects."

"Although Miss Su is quite pretty, she is still a bit lacking compared to the ladies of prominent families in the capital."

"Oh? Yun Ting doesn't think highly of her. However, I think she is both beautiful and intelligent, and is no less than those women."

Su Wan'er had excellent hearing. When she heard Xiao Yunting say such things about her, she was so angry that she gritted her teeth. "This heartless man dares to say that I'm not pretty. I think he's blind."

"Your Highness, let Qing'er help you go back to rest." Zi Xingchen glanced at Su Qing'er and smiled meaningfully. "Alright."

Xiao Yunting looked in the direction Su Wan'er had left, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

When Su Wan'er returned to her family, Madam Wang immediately grabbed her arm and looked her up and down, "Wan'er, are you alright?"

"Don't worry, Mom, I'm fine."

"Wan'er, what did the Crown Prince say to you just now?" Su Youlu asked worriedly.

"It's nothing, they just thanked me." Su Wan'er didn't want to cause them any more trouble.

Su Youlu hesitated for a long time before stammering, "Wan'er, we are just honest country folk. We can't afford to associate with those powerful and wealthy people, let alone someone like the Crown Prince. Father, Father didn't mean anything by it, I just don't want you to get hurt."

Men understand men. Su Youlu saw the look in Zi Xingchen's eyes just now. She looked at her daughter like a wild beast seeing its prey, which made him very uneasy.

Su Wan'er felt a warmth in her heart. "Father, I understand. Don't worry."

After hearing what Su Youlu said, Wang also began to worry. "Then, why don't we go alone and not go with them?"

Ms. Wu also said, "I think it's a good idea. I always feel uneasy following these important figures."

Su Wan'er was willing to do so, but the trajectory of fate could not be changed. Besides, in this life, she wanted to save Xiao Yunting and make him see the true face of Zi Xingchen.

However, if we could find a place to settle them down, that wouldn't be a bad idea. But where could we go?

“Father, Mother, Grandma Wu, I know what I'm doing, but it seems they won't let us leave easily.”

"why?"

"With more people, they can conceal their identities. Otherwise, why would they have joined us under assumed names?"

"Then, what should we do?"

"It's alright. We'll settle down once we find a suitable place. Right now, we'll have to rely on someone to protect us while we're with them."

The family, looking worried, ate a little something to fill their stomachs and then prepared to rest.

As soon as it got dark, Su Wan'er contacted Xiao Bai.

"Master, I have found the Thunder Army you mentioned."

How are they doing now?

"It's not good. Many people are injured and lack food and medicine. Moreover, because they were trapped in the forest, many people inhaled miasma, and some were bitten by venomous snakes, some of whom have already lost their lives."

"Then why don't you hurry up and move the things in your space to them?"

"Master, I can't do that. You have to carry things yourself."

Su Wan'er tried to calm her breathing. This stupid little brat, he's useless at everything.

"Here's what you do: find a secluded, dry place nearby, and then take some of the life-saving medicine they need most right now. I'll come over when I have the chance."

"Yes, Master." While a large number of small white creatures might not be able to do that, they could still manage to carry a little bit out of their mouths when they came out of the space.

It was only around 7 PM, and most people were not yet in deep sleep, especially Zi Xingchen, who was discussing the next steps with Xiao Yunting.

Su Wan'er's eyes flashed, and she actually saw Su Ping there. It seemed that the events of her past life had overlapped in this one.

However, he didn't have time to deal with them right now. The Purple Flame Army had given Xiao Yun Shen three days, and tomorrow was the last day. Moreover, according to Xiao Bai's description, even if they didn't set fire to the forest on the last day, most of the Thunder Army would die from lack of food and medicine.

Su Wan'er had just stood up when Madam Wang woke up with a start.

"Wan'er, are you free? Mother will go with you."

"No need, Mother. I can't sleep, so I'm getting up for a walk."

"Oh, then don't go too far." Madam Wang lay back down, holding Zhao'er and Xiang'er in her arms to keep them warm, while Madam Wu held Su Ming and Su Hao. Su Youlu leaned against the carriage as usual. He heard Su Wan'er get up, but said nothing.

"Yun Ting, Yun Ting," Zi Xingchen called out, noticing that Xiao Yun Ting was clearly distracted.

The fourth prince tugged at Xiao Yunting's sleeve, "Second Young Master, what are you thinking about? The Crown Prince is asking you a question."

Xiao Yunting then looked away, "Oh, Your Highness, please forgive me."

"It's alright. You've been busy all day and must be tired. It was my oversight. Why don't you go and rest first?"

"No need, Your Highness. I think Young Master Su's suggestion is good. We can recruit soldiers along the way. After such a long war, Ziyan Kingdom may not be able to continue to hold on. Moreover, Ziyan Kingdom is located south of Ziyun. Now that Ziyun has entered the cold winter, their people may not be able to adapt to the climate here, which is more advantageous to us."

“Indeed, Yun Ting is quite right.”

Su Ping thought for a moment and said, "Your Highness, Young Master Xiao, although we have a geographical advantage, we are currently in a passive position and lack food and supplies."

"Yes, what Young Master Su said is quite right."

Su Ping had indeed received some education and had her own insights. The reason Zi Xingchen kept her around was certainly not because of Su Qing'er's whispers, but because he currently had very few capable people around him. He was aware of Su Ping's ambition, and such a person would actually be more convenient to use.

Seeing the Crown Prince's amiable manner towards him, Su Ping became even more smug. "Your Highness, I have an idea."

"Oh? Tell me."

"The Purple Cloud Kingdom is already short of food, and the Purple Flame People will definitely transport grain to the capital. If our people can intercept it, it can alleviate the urgent crisis."

"Hahaha, Young Master Su is indeed clever." Zi Xingchen laughed, but the smile didn't reach his eyes.

How could they not understand such a simple principle? However, the only way to the capital from Qingzhou and Meizhou was already controlled by the Ziyan Army, making it far from easy for them to intercept the grain.

"Then, this matter will be entrusted to Young Master Su. Once it is accomplished, I will reward him handsomely."

Su Ping was so flattered that he was completely bewildered and actually agreed.

"Everyone should get some rest. Yun Ting, you can stay for a bit."