The Princess of the Substitute Bride Strikes Back

Listen up, everyone! Rest outside the city tonight, and don't sleep too far away from each other to prevent thieves from attacking at night.

As soon as Zheng Chengyuan finished speaking, everyone started to complain.

"We finally made it to Yuanbei County, but why are we not allowed to enter the city?"

"That's right! There's no food, and even no water to drink. How can we survive?"

"I went through so much trouble to get here, and the result is like this. It's terrible!"

Zheng Chengyuan's words were like a stone that caused a thousand waves. After everyone finally made it to the county town, they were told that they could only camp outside the city and there was a risk of being attacked at night. Their previous good expectations were instantly dashed.

"Stop arguing. The county magistrate said that he will give you a reply tomorrow morning. Just wait outside tonight. There is a safe place nearby where you can find food. If you are hungry, go to bed early. You won't feel hungry after you fall asleep."

Zheng Chengyuan knew that the people did not have much food left. They also had difficulties. Dozens of horses had not eaten for several days and only drank rationed water. The saved food was given to the officers and soldiers. Even so, there was not much food left. When he was exiled, he was entrusted by the Fourth Prince not to let the exiles starve, but now they were unable to take care of themselves, let alone the prisoners.

"Master, why don't we go find something to eat nearby? We don't have any dry food left. It's going to be hard to get through the night."

The fourth aunt walked up to Mu Yiguo and tried to persuade him to find food together.

"Go find them! The Mu family has raised you in vain. You are all a burden."

Before Mu Yiguo could speak, Cai yelled at the fourth concubine.

"Madam, it's ok for us to go and look for him. Let the young master come with us! There are refugees all around us. There is no tree bark or grass roots left nearby. We must go far away, but it would be bad if a few weak women like us were in danger."

Although the Fourth Aunt hated Cai, she had to bow her head because she was under someone else's roof.

"What? You still want my son to go? Who do you think you are? You are just a concubine. I have done my best to provide you with food. Don't ask for more." Cai became furious when she heard this.

"Do you want us all to starve to death here?" The Fourth Aunt could only complain in private, not daring to let Cai hear it. Her life in the future would be even more difficult!

"Say less, our situation is difficult enough right now, just be patient!"

The Fifth Aunt pulled the Fourth Aunt away. She was afraid of trouble, especially if the Fourth Aunt's words were heard by Mrs. Cai, it would definitely cause a disturbance. The most urgent thing was to survive, nothing else mattered.

"I just can't bear to see her torturing us. Well, forget it. Since you don't want to pursue it, why should I bother? Let's go to other houses and see if there is anyone to go hunting for food with us."

The fifth and fourth concubines went to the Wang family instead of the Zhu and Ruan families because Wang Ling of the Wang family was the Minister of War, who was upright and had some skills and was trustworthy.

"Mrs. Han, shall we go out together to find some food? Although we are in the wilderness, we may be able to find some wild vegetables by going to the foot of the distant mountain. It would be even better if there is a water source."

The fourth aunt explained her purpose to Wang Ling’s wife, Han.

"Wait a moment, I will discuss this with my husband!"

Han conveyed this to Wang Ling, and Wang Ling went to discuss with Mu Yibai. They had a package given by Mu Yibai, which contained dry food and water, but most people had nothing to eat or drink. They didn't want to be too special, and food would always run out. If they could find new food, it would also solve their urgent problem.

"Yes, but you need to have a few people who know Kung Fu with you. There may be wild beasts in the mountains, and those who stay behind must also know Kung Fu to prevent sneak attacks."

When Mu Yibai heard Wang Ling say that the Fifth Aunt wanted to go hunting for food with his wife, he knew that they wanted to find someone to accompany them. After thinking about it, he felt that it was feasible, as having food was the only long-term solution.

Finally, everyone discussed and decided that Wang Ling, Mu Yibai, Fu Yunxi and Chen Jianjianzhong would go with the Fifth Aunt and the Fourth Aunt to look for food far away, while the others would stay behind.

"Mr. Mu, are you going to look for food? Let us go with you, so we can take care of you on the way."

Seeing that they were about to go out, the Zhu and Ruan families also sent people to go with them. Mu Yibai did not refuse, for fear that they would cause trouble if they were hungry and thirsty.

"Husband, you will find a reason to separate from everyone later."

Fu Yunxi whispered in Mu Yibai's ear that half a month ago, she had planted the seeds she bought in Beiyun Town in the space and found that they grew very well, at a speed two to three times the normal speed. She was very happy. If she saw wild vegetables on the roadside, she would pull them up and grow them in the space. She has harvested a lot so far.

The reason we came out to look for supplies this time was to find a place to store some wild vegetables so that everyone wouldn't go hungry.

"Okay, I'll remember what you said, but don't get too tired."

Although she said that there was no need to do it herself and that she could just control it with her mind, he was also afraid that it would have an impact on her body and he couldn't let her get hurt in the slightest.

"Don't worry, my husband. I will only do what I can."

They plan to mainly plant purslane at the foot of the mountain. The people call it the longevity vegetable. This wild vegetable has strong vitality and is resistant to high temperature, drought and barrenness. It can thrive even in the dog days of summer.

Fu Yunxi thought that if Purslane was transplanted to the foot of a distant mountain, it should not arouse suspicion.

"Brother Wang, this place is vast. We need to split up and each team must be accompanied by a man for safety."

Okay, Brother Mu, let’s not go too far, let’s meet here in half an hour.”

"no problem."

After Mu Yibai finished speaking, he took Fu Yunxi in another direction. Wang Ling went with the Fifth Aunt and the Zhu family, while Chen Jianzhong and the Ruan family were in one team.

There is a forest ahead, and a path winds its way to the foot of a mountain in the distance. There are rocks and dead trees on both sides of the road, which looks lifeless and as if dead.

The two men walked through the woods and came to the foot of the mountain. The scene before them chilled them to the bone. The mountain was no longer a mountain, and the trees were no longer trees. It seemed that refugees were looking for food here, looting everything, even the bark of the trees. I'm afraid the world is going to be in chaos!

"Husband, let's choose this place! The soil has been disturbed, and replanting wild vegetables won't arouse suspicion."

"Okay, be careful, I'll go watch over there."

After saying that, Mu Yibai stood up from the wheelchair and walked to the edge of the woods. After his legs healed, he had been insisting on rehabilitation training, and now he has no problem walking normally, but he must not overuse his legs during the recovery period, and he also needs to strengthen his muscle strength.

On the other side, Fu Yunxi walked about two hundred meters along the path at the foot of the mountain. He planted purslane wherever he passed by and transplanted more than a dozen elm trees. Elm trees are good things. Their leaves are elm seeds, which have the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, strengthening the spleen and calming the mind. Elm trees are drought-resistant and do not like water and humidity. They can grow even in barren saline-alkali land, so planting them here is perfect.

"Okay, let's go back and ask someone to pick the vegetables."

"Very good, Xier is really amazing."

Mu Yibai was full of admiration for Fu Yunxi's ability. Taking objects out of thin air and transplanting trees and wild vegetables was an eye-opener for him.

About half an hour later, the three teams returned to the agreed location, except for Mu Yibai and Fu Yunxi, who were holding wild vegetables in their hands.