My treasure bowl connects the past and present; I've won everything on my journey into exile.

Inside the post station.

After Lin Mo left with her men, Xu Xianyu couldn't fall asleep anymore. She sat on the kang (a heated brick bed), hugging a wooden stick, her eyes fixed on the door.

She couldn't help but crane her neck to look out whenever there was even the slightest sound outside.

However, no matter how Liu Ying and the others tried to persuade her, she refused to lie down and rest.

Lin Shuo shook his head at Liu Ying:

"Mother, please don't try to persuade Sister Xiaoyu."

Right now, neither her brother-in-law nor her sister knows what's going on, so it's normal that Xiaoyu can't sleep. You should go to sleep; I'll stay with Xiaoyu and wait.

He had intended to go with his brother-in-law and the others, but his sister sent him back.

The reason is that there needs to be a man who can make decisions here.

"Sister Xiaoyu, don't worry, my brother-in-law is very capable, he'll be fine," Lin Shuo comforted her.

Xu Xianyu nodded, "Mm!"

The two sat there, chatting quietly and casually.

Time passed, and by the time people got up and moved around, the night was slowly fading and the sky was beginning to lighten.

Xu Xianyu's heart began to panic.

Daylight broke, and they still hadn't returned!

How to do?

According to the previous departure time, the team will be setting off soon.

Xu Xianyu couldn't sit still any longer and got up to leave.

She had just put on her shoes when Granny Qin called out to her:

"Young Miss, where are you going?"

"Granny Qin, I'll go outside and take a look. Today, I'll trouble you and Aunt Ying to accept the things and then load them onto the carriage."

Xu Xianyu straightened up, instructed them to pack their things, and then strode outside.

"Sister Xiaoyu, wait for me." Lin Shuo put on his shoes and hurriedly chased after her.

But after leaving the post station, the two looked around but could not find the person they wanted to see.

Xu Xianyu's heart sank.

"Lin Shuo, you stay here to take care of your mother. I'll go find them," Xu Xianyu said through gritted teeth.

"No way!" Lin Shuo refused.

"Sister Xiaoyu, my sister said that no matter what happens, we can't leave the post station. What if something happens if you go to them?"

Or, what if you just went to find them, and they came back from another direction, and you just missed each other? What would you do then?

Xu Xianyu said anxiously, "But they haven't returned yet, and they're leaving soon. What should we do?"

"Wait!" Lin Shuo, despite his young age, displayed a maturity beyond his years. "We need to buy them some time."

Xu Xianyu paused for a moment, then nodded, "Okay."

They had no other choice.

Just then, Han Yunfeng came out.

As soon as Xu Xianyu saw him, her eyes immediately filled with hostility.

"Little Fish, don't you recognize your second uncle?" Han Yunfeng looked at her with a smile.

"What do you want to do?" Xu Xianyu's voice was distant and wary.

The Han family didn't treat them as relatives.

When her older brother said that before, she thought he was going too far.

But last night...

Xu Xianyu's eyes turned cold; her older brother was absolutely right.

"Do you want to bring your older brother and the others back?" Han Yunfeng chuckled, glancing at the sky.

"They're about to leave. If they don't come back soon, they'll be considered fugitives for trying to escape."

The Han family caused so much trouble last night, and now he's saying all this; it's obvious he has ill intentions.

A bad feeling suddenly rose in Xu Xianyu's mind. The fact that her older brother and sister-in-law had been lured away might only be the beginning.

The person the Han family is really targeting is probably himself.

Xu Xianyu felt a chill run down her spine, and a self-deprecating smile curled at the corner of her lips. These were her family members.

She needed to stay calm and see what they were really up to.

He looked up at him and sneered:

"Speak, what is your request?"

He said this clearly because he came prepared.

Han Yunfeng smiled, satisfied. "Little Fish, I've always said you're a smart child."

Look how quick your reaction is!

As he spoke, he smiled and pulled a piece of paper from his pocket, unfolding it:

"As long as you write your name on it and put your thumbprint on it, I will immediately send my Han family members out to help you find someone."

"My Han family will help you search; we'll find them soon."

Lin Shuo was startled when he saw the three large characters at the top.

He quickly shook his head:

"This is a confession, Sister Xiaoyu, you can't just sign it carelessly."

Han Yunfeng's face darkened, a ferocious expression appearing on his face:

"You little bastard, what does this have to do with you?"

"Get lost! If you meddle again, I'll have you killed!"

"you……"

Lin Shuo was furious and was about to speak, but Xu Xianyu stopped him.

Her eyes were icy as she looked at Han Yunfeng:

"You guys wanted my older brother to sign something before, but he refused, right?"

No wonder my older brother has become estranged from my maternal grandparents' family and is wary of them.

With this signature, the reputation of generations of the Anping Prince's family was completely ruined.

Han Yunfeng sneered, "That's right."

He's just not very bright. If you sign it, the Han family will be fine, and they'll naturally protect the three of you.

After all, you three are my sister's children, how could we possibly abandon you?

At this point, Han Yunfeng looked at Xu Xianyu:

"Don't follow your brother's example. I'm telling you, you signed your name."

Not only can it save your brother and sister, but it can also allow you to return to being a pampered young lady like before.

"How wonderful it is to be spared exile and suffering!"

The more Han Yunfeng talked, the brighter his smile became. "Come on, little fish, come and sign."

Once you sign the papers, everything will be back to normal, and you can live a good life, enjoying delicious food every day, instead of going hungry like you are now.

"If you want to wear fine silks and satins, your second uncle will buy them for you. If you want jewelry from the Hancui Pavilion, I'll buy it for you too."

……

A flash of sarcasm crossed Xu Xianyu's eyes, but he kept a straight face:

"So, everything that happened last night was part of your plan?"

First you tricked my sister into going out, then you lied to my brother that he was going out to find someone. Even my sister-in-law and the others going out to find someone was part of your plan, wasn't it?

And all you did was to leave me alone, am I right?

Han Yunfeng sneered, "Otherwise what?"

Who told your brother to be so stubborn? What's the use of guarding his reputation?

They're almost out of their lives, and they still don't know how to adapt.

If we really get to the place of exile, both our families will be finished.

After saying that, he looked at Xu Xianyu with eager eyes, "Xiaoyu, you're a smart child. You know how to choose the best option for you, right?"

"Of course," Xu Xianyu smiled.

Holding the wooden stick in her hand, she then extended her left hand towards him:

"Give it to me, I'll sign it."

But Second Uncle, you must remember what you promised me.

As he said this, a dark glint flashed in Xu Xianyu's eyes.

Lin Shuo, who was standing to the side, became anxious.

She quickly reached out to grab Xu Xianyu's hand, "Xu Xianyu, are you crazy?"

Do you know the consequences of signing this?

You will completely ruin the reputation of the Prince of Anping's Mansion. Your father and ancestors will become villains despised by everyone. How can you do this to your father and your elder brother?

"Get out!" Han Yunfeng roared.

He reached out and shoved Lin Shuo away, "You little bastard, get out of here. If you say another word, I'll kill you."

After saying that, he looked at Xu Xianyu with a smile:

“Xianyu, don’t listen to him.”

Don't worry, your second uncle is a man of his word.

Once you sign, I'll immediately have someone find someone for you.

"Once we get back to the capital, I'll buy you all the best food and drinks."

Seeing Xu Xianyu nod, Han Yunfeng immediately handed the confession to Xu Xianyu with a smile:

"Little Fish, don't be afraid of the pain. Just bite your finger and write your name in your blood." Han Yunfeng's hands trembled with excitement.

Once they sign the document, they will be freed from their suffering.

Xu Xianyu held the confession in both hands, a mocking smile playing on his lips, and then moved his hands.

With a hiss, the confession was torn into two pieces.

Then came four more.

Eight portions!

……

Han Yunfeng's eyes widened, and his breathing suddenly became rapid.

The hand pointing at Xu Xianyu trembled slightly.

"You, you actually tore it?"

"Yes!" Xu Xianyu threw the shredded paper in his hand directly at Han Yunfeng's face.

A layer of frost settled on her beautiful face:

"What makes you think I would do something my older brother wouldn't do?"

"Because I'm a woman, they think I'm easy to fool?"

The Han family is going too far.

Her father once said, "A person can die, but they cannot lose their integrity."

The Xu family members are not afraid of death because they have a clear conscience.

Xu Xianyu would rather die than do anything that would bring shame upon her ancestors!

"Who told you to tear it?" Han Yunfeng roared in fury.

He stared fiercely at Xu Xianyu:

"I only have one serving, just one serving."

"Xu Xianyu, who gave you permission to tear that up? You're asking for it!"

After saying that, he raised his hand and slapped Xu Xianyu hard across the face.

"Sister Xiaoyu, watch out!"

Without a second thought, Lin Shuo rushed forward and took the slap for Xu Xianyu.

Snapped!

Lin Shuo felt a little dizzy from the slap.

"Lin Shuo!" Xu Xianyu exclaimed in surprise and quickly reached out to help him up. "Are you alright?"

Lin Shuo shook his head. "It's nothing."

Seeing that he was alright, Xu Xianyu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

She looked sharply at Han Yunfeng, picking up the wooden stick that had fallen to the ground:

"You have angered me."

Han Yunfeng sneered, "What, you want to hit me?"

"Correct!"

The next second, Xu Xianyu swung his stick at Han Yunfeng!