The Princess of the Substitute Bride Strikes Back

In the second branch of the Mu family, Mrs. Cai was eating the wolf meat smoked by Mrs. Liu, and it tasted like chewing wax.

"This meat is terrible. It's hard and woody, has a strong fishy smell and no taste. Is there something wrong with it?"

"Mom, this is all cooked according to the official's method. Although the taste is a little off, it is definitely cooked and can be eaten."

The task of dissecting and smoking the wolf fell to Liu and several concubines. They had never seen wolf meat before, so they were very lucky to be able to cook it.

"Mom is right, this meat is not as delicious as snake meat."

"Husband, let's just make do with this! There's a lot of wolf meat, so it can be stored longer after smoking and can be taken with us on the road. As for the taste, it may be that the seasoning is not suitable, but we don't have anything to season it now. Let's buy some seasoning when we get to the next county."

Liu was helpless in the face of the mother and son's nitpicking. They were also in a difficult situation. The officials had the sauce provided by the eldest wife, which was naturally more delicious. Besides, it was a famine year and having something to eat was the wish of most people.

"Go get some for the master." Cai ordered the third aunt to feed Mu Yiguo.

"Yes, ma'am." Ever since she fainted last night, Cai didn't want to serve Mu Yiguo anymore. She could barely save her own life, and she still had to serve a disabled person. She could only count on her son and grandson in the future, and just treat them well. This old guy was greedy for money and lustful, and he married so many concubines. It was time to let him have some free time!

The day passed quickly. Everyone spent the day smoking wolf meat, eating, smoking wolf meat, and eating. They didn't finish work until dark in the evening. Every family had a good harvest, and a smile appeared on everyone's face.

With this meat and the water we drew yesterday, we can hold out for a while. Under such circumstances, no one wants to be promoted to a higher position or live a life full of luxury anymore. They just want to survive.

"Okay, pack up your belongings and get ready to go. Hide the food in your packages, and if you have knives, leave them outside. We will pass by Yunmu Village ahead. Don't blame me for not reminding you, they are a group of bandits. If your meat, water and supplies are discovered, I will not care about you."

After a night's rest, everyone's physical and mental state has improved a lot.

When Zheng Chengyuan was calling on everyone to continue on their journey, he specifically reminded them that there were bandits ahead so that everyone could be mentally prepared.

After marching for nearly three hours, Zheng Chengyuan allowed everyone to take a short break.

"Rest for a quarter of an hour. Drink some water, but don't eat anything. We'll eat after we cross the border of Yunmu Village."

"Boss, how many people are there in Yunmu Village?" asked the officer.

"How should I know? I only heard that this village doesn't make things difficult for the people. They didn't stop us when we were escorting prisoners. But now the village leader has changed and there is a food shortage. It's hard to predict whether something unexpected will happen. We'll act accordingly."

"Okay, boss."

"By the way, go and invite Mu Yibai and his wife over and tell them that there is something important to discuss."

The officer took the order and left, but suddenly realized that something seemed wrong.

"Boss, why do you want to invite Mr. Mu's wife?"

"Just go if you're told to go. Why are you talking so much nonsense? Go now! Remember to be polite in your words."

Zheng Chengyuan had his reasons for doing so. He had been in this business for many years, and although he could not say that he could judge people accurately, he had some vision. He had been on the road of exile for more than half a month, and it was obvious that Wei Yunnuo's wife was not an ordinary girl, and she must have some abilities. Moreover, Mu Yibai took good care of her, and the two were inseparable, so it was not easy for him to always separate them.

"Okay, boss."

Although the officer didn't understand the situation, he still obeyed the order and went to invite.

"Are you willing to go with me?" When Mu Yibai heard the official say that Zheng Chengyuan had invited him, he asked Fu Yunxi's opinion without thinking. If she was unwilling, even the official could not force her.

"Let me go with you to take a look! I heard that the bandits' territory is ahead." Fu Yunxi decided to go with him, just in case.

"Okay, Yiheng, you stay here to protect grandma and the others. If there is any emergency, you can call Wang Ling or Jianzhong for help."

"Okay, brother, don't worry."

"Yes, Bai Ge'er, Xi'er, you guys go! There's nothing to do here."

After arranging the people in the main room, Mu Yibai and Fu Yunxi walked to the front of the team to look for Zheng Chengyuan.

"Mr. Mu, Madam Mu, I just sent people to explore ahead and found nothing unusual. However, the terrain here is dangerous and easy to defend but difficult to attack. This village has been entrenched here for many years and has not been destroyed, which shows that they have a certain strength. I'm worried that they will covet our troops and supplies." Zheng Chengyuan expressed all his concerns.

The people he sent reported that there was nothing unusual, but in his opinion, this was the most unusual thing.

With so many of them carrying supplies and passing through the territory of Yunmuzhai in such a ostentatious manner, he didn't believe that Yunmuzhai could be self-sufficient in this famine. Wouldn't they be jealous of their supplies?

"Don't panic. Didn't your people say they didn't see anything unusual? Wait and see how the situation develops and respond accordingly." Fu Yunxi replied before Mu Yibai could speak.

Now that they have arrived at this point, if the people from Yunmu Village want to attack them, a fight is inevitable.

There is no point in worrying at this time, and if they have no ill intentions, there is no need to worry.

However, on the way here, I saw some people fleeing towards the capital.

This means that there is a high probability that Yunmuzhai did not attack passers-by, so there is no point in worrying too much now.

"What Xier said is very true. Yunmu Village has always only robbed wealthy businessmen and corrupt officials, unlike other bandits. That's why they have been entrenched here for many years. Although the leader has changed, I haven't heard of any unrest or bloodbath among them, so there is no need for you to be anxious."

After hearing what Mu Yibai and his wife said, Zheng Chengyuan felt relieved, but he still felt a little uncomfortable.

Were they invited here to show affection?

The two of them sang in unison, and the doting look that Mu Yibai gave Fu Yunxi was truly enviable!

"Okay, in that case, let's go."

"Go and tell everyone to get up and set off." Zheng Chengyuan hurriedly gave orders and prepared to set off.

"Madam Mu, if you are tired, you can ride in the carriage with us."

Zheng Chengyuan always felt that Fu Yunxi was not like an ordinary concubine's daughter. Instead, she was more like the legitimate daughter of a general, or a talented woman from a scholarly family. In short, it was hard to describe her, so he did not dare to neglect her.

"Thank you, but that's not necessary. My husband and I can just walk together. We are not far ahead."

"Ok."

Everyone is ready to go...

At the intersection of the mountain road not far away, several bandits were discussing something, apparently waiting for someone.

"Xiao Liu, have you found out everything? Did they hunt dozens of wolves in the distance yesterday?"

The person who spoke was Yun Huo, the newly appointed leader of Yunmu Village.

"Don't worry, Boss. Xiao San and I saw it clearly. They smoked dozens of wolf meats for a whole day. The smell of the meat is really delicious!"

"Have you brought enough silver?"

"You've asked me this many times. This time we've invested a lot of money, and we've taken half of our belongings with us."

Xiao Liu respected this cautious boss very much. After all, he and the former boss had a life-and-death friendship.

After the old boss passed away, Yunhuo was chosen by everyone to become the head boss.

"Okay, be polite later."

"Boss, our Yunmu Village is well-known."