The Princess of the Substitute Bride Strikes Back

Chen Jianzhong helped his grandparents sit down and rest. He felt heartbroken when he saw his family members’ pale faces.

The six men in the family bought two carts and took turns pushing them. However, due to the large number of elders and the heavy supplies, they could only take turns riding on the carts. In the hot weather, everyone was hungry and thirsty and could hardly hold on.

"Grandfather, grandmother, it's the grandchildren who are incompetent and can't find food and water."

"Good boy, this is not your fault. It is a year of famine and food is hard to come by. I am afraid that the emperor did not distinguish right from wrong and killed all the members of the Mu family, angering the heavens and sending down a catastrophe that has caused the people to suffer!"

Mr. Chen said from the bottom of his heart that he had fought in the battlefield with General Mu, and later returned home at the behest of his parents, and obtained an official position in the court with the help of his family's influence.

"Old man, don't say that. There are many people out there who are gossiping. There may be spies of the emperor everywhere. Our Chen family can't stand it any longer."

"Alas! I know what's going on. I'm just telling the truth. With an emperor like this, the Great Zhao Kingdom is doomed!"

Mr. Chen fainted before he could finish his words, and the Chen family fell into chaos.

The Chen family has many descendants and is united. Chen Jianzhong goes to the Mu family to ask Mu Yibai for help, while Chen Guohao, the eldest son of the Chen family, asks the officials for help.

"Brother Mu, I know it's abrupt for me to visit you at this time, but the situation is critical. My grandfather hasn't eaten enough for two days and has little water intake. He has fainted and is in critical condition. I hope Brother Mu can save us. I am willing to exchange silver for water. Jianzhong will remember this favor and repay it in the future."

The first person Chen Jianzhong thought of was Mu Yibai, because everyone in the exile team was extremely thirsty and their mouths were dry and cracked. Only the people from the main branch of the Mu family had rosy complexions and no signs of fatigue. He believed that Mu Yibai was no simple man and had a way to help the Chen family.

"I do have another bag of water, but if I give it to you, we will be out of water when we reach Yuanbei County."

Mu Yibai was also very anxious when he saw Old Man Chen fainted. Old Man Chen had strongly supported his grandfather and father in the court and demanded an increase in military pay.

The Chen family was exiled, probably because the emperor hated them, but he could not easily reveal that he had water. After all, more than a hundred people in the team had been thirsty for a long time. If he easily took out the water, it would inevitably cause a fight, or even be taken away by the officials.

"Brother Mu, just ask, I can do anything. I have a hundred taels of silver notes, can you exchange it?" Chen Jianzhong understood what Mu Yibai meant. He would definitely give him water, but he was afraid that others would find out that he had water.

"I am not short of money. I am afraid that money will be like waste paper in the future. There are few male members in my Mu family, but many female members. Therefore, it is very difficult to pack the packages along the way."

Mu Yibai hinted to Chen Jianzhong that the supplies of the big house were actually all in the space, but they also needed to carry some packages to hide their tracks. This was a good opportunity to reduce the burden on his family and help the Chen family, which was killing two birds with one stone.

Mu Yibai said that they only needed to put the luggage of the eldest wife of the Mu family on the Chen family's cart, and its weight would be insignificant to the Chen family.

If Madam Mu is tired from the journey, she can sit on the Chen family's cart and take a rest.

The old man of the Chen family once followed General Mu. He was upright and dignified. After he got married, he did not take concubines. He had two sons. Chen Guohao and Chen Guodong each had three sons after they got married, and neither of them took concubines.

When it came to Chen Jianzhong's generation, they naturally continued the tradition of their ancestors and only married wives and did not take concubines. Therefore, the Chen family had many male members but fewer female members.

"Husband, you actually want to help, right? Why don't you just show your kindness to Chen Jianzhong?"

When Fu Yunxi saw Chen Jianzhong walking away with the supplies, she stepped forward and asked Mu Yibai.

She had read the original book and knew that both the Chen family and the Wang family had helped the Mu family. Moreover, the Chen family was united and upright, making them a family worth making friends with. On the other hand, the Ruan family and the Zhu family had made things difficult for the Mu family before they were exiled, and continued to hinder them after they were exiled.

Xier, this is a mixed bag of people. Not to mention that there may be spies from the emperor in the distance, even the team itself may not be peaceful. I have to think about our family."

Fu Yunxi's favorable impression of Mu Yibai increased a little bit. She felt that this villain was not only meticulous, but also loyal to his family, very responsible and worthy of reliance.

After Chen Jianzhong got some water and some dried meat, he hurried back to the Chen family. He fed the water to Old Man Chen. After only two sips, Old Man Chen slowly woke up.

Perhaps it was an illusion due to being too thirsty, but Mr. Chen felt that the water was extremely sweet, like a downpour after a long drought. After drinking a few gulps, he suddenly woke up and realized how precious water was now and how he could not be so indulgent.

"Grandfather, please drink something more! Yuanbei County is ahead. If we hold on for a few more hours, we will have water to drink." Chen Jianzhong saw the worry of old man Chen and couldn't help choking up, and hurriedly spoke to comfort him.

"Jianzhong, where does this water come from? I remember we have run out of water."

"Don't worry, Grandfather. I just exchanged this for Prince Mu. We will help them push their luggage in the future. He gave me a whole bag of water and dry food. Your health is important, drink more."

"It's Yibai! This kid has a miserable life. He was young and promising but was ambushed on the battlefield. Now his father and brother have been slandered and beheaded, but he still has good intentions. God is really unfair."

As Mr. Chen spoke, his eyes became moist, and Mrs. Chen beside him couldn't help but cover her face and cry.

She knew very well how much her husband admired and respected General Mu. Now that the Mu family had suffered such a disaster, he must be filled with indignation.

"You are right. When we get to the border, if we are able, we will take good care of them. I heard that the first and second branches of the Mu family have severed their kinship. Now the road of exile is full of dangers. The first branch is mostly old, young, women and children, and there is also a pregnant woman. Their situation must be very difficult."

Old Mrs. Chen tried to comfort Old Mr. Chen and saw that his complexion looked better after drinking the water.

Chen Jianzhong listened to his grandmother's words without interrupting her, thinking to himself: Mu Yibai's abilities are more than just this. Although he is in trouble now, it is only temporary. You can tell by the rosy faces of everyone in their first house.

"The Mu family is very capable. I don't know what was added to the water, but it tasted extremely sweet to me, and I felt physically and mentally comfortable after drinking it. I am fine now. You all should drink some to replenish your energy. We still have a long way to go to Yuanbei County."

After hearing what Old Man Chen said, everyone in the Chen family came forward to drink water, but they only dared to take a small sip to moisten their throats and did not dare to drink more.

At this time, Chen Guohao, the eldest son of Chen, also came back. Everyone was not surprised to see him return empty-handed. The officials were probably running out of water now. The drinking water for dozens of people and dozens of horses every day was in short supply. It was a special favor to allow them to rest for a quarter of an hour. The death of a person on the road of exile had no effect on them, not to mention that it was an old man. It was normal for him not to reach the northern border. How could they be given water to drink?

"Guohao, come here and have a drink of water. This is what the eldest wife of the Mu family exchanged with us. We will be on the road soon. Please put their luggage on the cart as well." Old Mrs. Chen called her eldest son to come over and drink some water. Chen Guohao was surprised and happy to hear that.