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

"Xu Wuyan!"

After Lin Mo got into the carriage, she immediately woke up the unconscious Xu Wuyan.

For a moment, Lin Mo was stunned when she saw his fluttering eyelashes as he opened his eyes.

Such long and curled eyelashes, even longer and curlier than hers.

"lady?"

When Xu Wuyan was woken up, his voice was hoarse.

Lin Mo came to her senses and whispered what Lin Shuo had overheard.

After she finished speaking, she paused for a moment:

"I think it's necessary to tell you about this, because if it's not handled properly and someone takes advantage of it, the Xu family might be isolated."

Being isolated on the road to exile is not necessarily a good thing.

I fear that I will feel isolated and helpless if something happens.

Xu Wuyan frowned. "Madam's concerns are valid."

This matter could indeed cause trouble if not handled properly.

Let me think about how to handle this.

Lin Mo nodded.

He knew that this matter was naturally left to him to handle, and it wouldn't be difficult for him.

After finishing her business, Lin Mo prepared to get off the carriage.

The carriage was too crowded with people, and it was also carrying grain.

With each additional person, the horse has to exert more effort.

Their journey from here on out depends entirely on this horse, so they certainly can't let it get too tired.

Therefore, for the rest of the journey, everyone took turns riding in the carriage.

Seeing Lin Mo about to get off the carriage, Xu Wuyan suddenly spoke up:

"Madam, I'm afraid we'll have to trouble you with this matter."

Lin Mo paused for a moment, then nodded. "Speak."

Xu Wuyan's lips curled slightly, gesturing for her to come closer, and then he whispered in her ear.

Lin Mo's eyes widened.

She finally understood why this matter hadn't been exposed in her past life.

Lin Mo looked at Xu Wuyan with an indescribable expression.

He... is really generous.

"Madam?" Xu Wuyan looked at Lin Mo, who was in a daze.

Didn't you understand?

Lin Mo shook her head. "I understand."

I was just a little surprised.

Xu Wuyan smiled slightly, thinking she was worried about money. "Don't worry, Madam, I can support you."

Lin Mo, “…”

Who wants to tell him this?

Lin Mo took a deep breath and glanced at him:

You're overthinking it.

After saying that, he jumped off the carriage.

Ha, who wants him to support them?

I have plenty of money.

Xu Wuyan looked completely innocent. Had he said something wrong?

As soon as Lin Mo came down, Lin Shuo immediately went up to her and asked, "Sister, what did my brother-in-law say?"

Lin Mo shook her head. "Don't ask about this."

The road is difficult to walk on, so concentrate and don't fall.

Lin Shuo nodded and didn't ask any further questions.

Lin Mo, meanwhile, was pondering how to handle the situation.

It definitely needs to be resolved as soon as possible; if it drags on for too long, it will become more difficult to resolve once it erupts.

As I pondered this, it grew dark.

Because we set off late in the morning, we haven't arrived at a suitable place to set up camp yet.

So even though it's already dark, they are still on their way.

The roads at night are difficult to walk, and many people are complaining.

The Han family suffered the most injuries, all of which occurred on foot. These young masters and ladies, who had never experienced so much hardship before, voiced the loudest protests.

Old Wei, annoyed by their complaints, turned around and gave them a few lashes, which calmed them down.

Glancing at the slow-moving line behind them, Old Wei shouted loudly:

"Hurry up, all of you. We'll reach our resting place for tonight in another half hour."

"Stop dawdling and hurry up."

……

Upon hearing that it would take another half an hour to walk, many people groaned in despair.

When Lao Wei's whip came lashing over, everyone immediately shut their mouths.

The heavy footsteps and breathing sounds were particularly clear in the darkness.

Lin Mo remained silent throughout the journey.

Dragging his heavy steps, he and Lin Shuo moved with the troops.

At this moment, she had already come up with an idea.

When they arrived at their campsite for the night, everyone was stunned.

Is this where they're going to camp tonight?

This should be a large warehouse, but could it not be so dilapidated?

Not only is there no kang (heated brick bed), and it's drafty on all sides, but the roof is so open that you can see the sky when you look up.

"Master Wei, this place is so dilapidated, how can anyone live here?"

Finally someone couldn't help but ask.

Once one person spoke, the others followed suit:

"Yes, this place is completely uninhabitable. The ground is covered with broken tiles and wood."

"It's not much different from sleeping outside."

"Then why did we travel so hard? Wasn't it just so we could sleep on a warm kang (heated brick bed)?"

"Yeah, it's exhausting, there's not even a fire pit."

……

While everyone was making a fuss, Lin Mo had already led her people to a sheltered spot and started cleaning.

Old Wei, dismounting from his horse, snorted coldly:

"Dislike it? Sure, you can sleep outside."

It's already good enough that there's a place for you to take shelter from the wind, yet you're still picking and choosing. Do you really think this is your home?

This place is dirty and messy, can't you clean it up yourselves?

"What, you want me to clean up and let you stay? If you don't want to stay here, go outside. Nobody's stopping you."

Old Wei looked at him with disdain.

Even after all this time, these people still haven't realized their current status and are still bringing their old ways from the capital here.

Extremely stupid.

Look at the Xu family; they know how to be pragmatic and wise.

Only by understanding the situation can one make their journey through exile more comfortable.

Knowing they would have to sleep here tonight, the person silently chose the best spot while they complained.

Of course, it would be best to avoid causing him trouble.

Old Wei looked at the busy Xu family members, a dark glint flashing in his eyes.

He then selected a few men, had them tidy up a corner for them to rest in, and then walked outside.

Meanwhile, Lin Mo had already started a fire.

Without Lin Mo giving any instructions, everyone in the Xu family did their job and got busy.

Apart from the two injured people resting on the side, only Xu Mengxian stood there at a loss.

"Sit down and rest." Xu Wuyan glanced at her.

Xu Mengxian shifted her position cautiously and whispered:

"I, I can help."

After saying that, he twisted his neck uncomfortably to stop himself from coughing.

I couldn't hold it in any longer, so I covered my mouth and coughed lightly.

"Are you trying to cause them trouble?" Xu Wuyan glanced at her indifferently.

These words made Xu Mengxian lower her head, her eyes instantly reddening, and she couldn't help but grab the hem of her clothes. Was she just making things worse?

Xu Wuyan frowned, "Why are you still standing instead of sitting down?"

You can't do anything when you're sick.

"If you go to help, what are you doing but making things worse?"

“Yes, Xiaoxian, you can sit and rest with your brother.” Xu Xianyu deftly spread the raincoat and thatch on the ground.

With these pads, it won't be too cold to sleep at night.

Xu Mengxian dared not speak again and obediently sat down next to Xu Wuyan.

Looking at his once lively and active younger sister, now quiet and withdrawn, Xu Wuyan sighed:

"Silly girl, I'm your brother."

One sentence was enough to break Xu Mengxian's defenses, and large tears started falling.

"elder brother!"

Xu Mengxian's voice was choked with sobs, "I... I thought you really didn't care about me anymore."

"Silly girl."

Xu Wuyan sighed, "Don't be so stupid in the future, and don't believe everything anyone says."

If he hadn't wanted to teach her a lesson and let her see the true colors of some people, he wouldn't have ignored her for so long.

Sometimes, if you talk too much about certain things, she might feel that you're trying to sow discord.

Rather than doing that, it's better to let her discover it herself.

Having experienced it firsthand, I will never forget this lesson.

Xu Mengxian nodded, her voice low, "I understand."

She glanced cautiously at Lin Mo, who was busy nearby, her face filled with guilt, "Sister-in-law..."

“Your sister-in-law is a very good person,” Xu Wuyan said with a serious expression.

“You went too far before, almost killing her. You owe your sister-in-law an apology.”

"I apologized, but my sister-in-law didn't forgive me." Xu Mengxian was so guilty that her head almost touched the ground.

“Heh,” Xu Wuyan sneered.

"You almost killed her, and now you think she'll forgive you with just an apology?"

Xu Mengxian, if you want her to forgive you, then you have to put your heart into earning her forgiveness.

It's not just talk.

"I understand." Xu Mengxian raised her head, sniffed, and mustered her courage to stand up.

"I'll go apologize to my sister-in-law now and help her out. I just have a minor cold, it's nothing serious, and I can still help out."

After saying that, he walked towards Lin Mo.

Lin Mo, having already put the blankets away, turned and walked outside.

Seeing this, Xu Mengxian quickly chased after them.

But as soon as she reached the gate, before she could see clearly...

Suddenly, a person rushed out from the side, grabbed her, covered her mouth with one hand, and pulled her to the side.

"Woo..."

Xu Mengxian only managed to utter a single syllable before her body lost its freedom.

Watching Lin Mo's figure grow ever more distant from her, Xu Mengxian stared wide-eyed in horror!

Woohoo...