The Princess of the Substitute Bride Strikes Back

The heavy rain has continued for three days, and everyone's mood has changed from initial excitement to worry.

"How long will this rain last?"

"Yeah, staying here forever is not a solution. The food will only get less and less."

"Well, I think you should just wait patiently. It's raining so hard outside. There's no point in worrying. You might as well go to sleep."

The heavy rain made it difficult for people ten meters away to see clearly. Now, even Zheng Chengyuan couldn't help but worry, and he found Mu Yibai.

"Second Master Mu, the rain has been falling for three days and there is no sign of it stopping. We can't be trapped here forever!"

At this time, Mu Yibai was watching the rain at the temple gate. He was thinking about the things in Guandu County. It was time for Mu Da to return to the team.

"Don't worry, sir. The rain is gradually getting lighter. Please watch carefully."

"It still looks big to me, maybe it's a little smaller?"

Zheng Chengyuan's originally irritable mood gradually calmed down. Looking carefully, the rain seemed to have indeed been a little lighter, but it was still pouring.

"We will set out again after the rain stops. Although this area is a plain, the south side is all mountainous and forested, so there is a risk of flash floods."

Mu Yibai's eyes were always looking in the direction of Guandu County. Fortunately, the land was flat after leaving the temple. As long as the heavy rain did not trigger mountain floods in the south, they would be relatively safe if they set out again.

"Yes, although the drought has dried up the rivers and streams, the soil in the mountains and forests may become loose after being exposed to the sun. The consequences of this heavy rain are unpredictable."

Zheng Chengyuan felt that what Mu Yibai said made sense, which was one of the reasons why he would look for Mu Yibai whenever he had something to do.

Mu Yibai not only avoided the risks on the road to exile, but also was able to propose countermeasures in a timely manner. He is worthy of being called Young General Mu.

"I suggest that after the rain stops, we go directly north along the plains, and then go down when we are close to Guandu County. This way we can avoid the mountain roads on the south side. If a flash flood really occurs, the distance of mud and sand rolling stones will be farther."

Mu Yibai told Zheng Chengyuan his conclusion after surveying the terrain.

"Okay, I think you are right. Let's wait for the rain to stop." After communicating with Mu Yibai, Zheng Chengyuan felt relieved.

In the face of natural disasters, panicking is useless. The most important thing is to remain calm and come up with countermeasures in a timely manner.

On the fourth night, the rain was indeed gradually decreasing, and it looked like we would be able to set off soon.

After dinner, everyone rested in their respective seats.

We didn’t consume much energy these two days, so we didn’t eat much. We tried to save food in case of water and food shortage in the future.

The horses’ food intake has also been reduced, but the eldest wife still feeds the horses twice a day, and they all drink spiritual spring water. After all, they still have to rely on them for the rest of the journey!

"Xi'er, we have a house in Guandu County."

Late at night, after making sure that everyone was asleep, Mu Yibai quietly took Fu Yunxi's hand, interlocking their fingers tightly.

This happened every night for several days. At first, Fu Yunxi felt a little shy and found it difficult to break free, but later she acquiesced to his actions.

"Really? That's great. The space hasn't received any stock for several days." Fu Yunxi quickly understood what he meant and was extremely excited.

Mu Yibai has houses in the counties and towns along the way, and in the past Mu Da would wait there while they went to collect supplies. However, the team was trapped due to heavy rain in the past few days and was unable to collect supplies. Fu Yunxi could no longer hold back.

"Yes, but the Guandu County warehouse is mainly filled with grain, and I'm afraid there's not much left now."

"Why?" Fu Yunxi asked puzzledly.

"Mr. Hong of Guandu County is not as kind and charitable as he seems. I'm worried that he will sell the grain that has been eaten by rats to the people, so I sent Mu Da to guard there and sell the grain at a low price, so as to reduce the risk of epidemic." Mu Yibai told Fu Yunxi the whole story.

In his previous life, Guandu County was the first place where the plague broke out. It was highly contagious. Although Zhao Hengzhi later offered a treatment prescription, countless people were still killed and injured. He hoped to eradicate the plague from the source in this life.

"I see. That is a meritorious deed. But how do you know this?"

There is enough food in the space, and it is all high-quality food. If Mu Yibai's good deeds can protect the people of Guandu County from the plague, it would be great.

"Of course it's because your husband is so powerful. However, if you want, we can rob Mr. Hong's warehouse. I'm sure there will be a lot of good things there, and these are all ill-gotten gains."

Mu Yibai didn't want to confess his rebirth to Fu Yunxi at this moment. He wanted to tell her everything at the moment of marriage and grow old with her.

"Okay, I like doing this kind of thing the most." Sure enough, Fu Yunxi's thoughts were diverted by Mu Yibai. She didn't think about the reason why he did this. She just thought that she must empty Hong Yuanwai's warehouse and not leave him a single copper coin!

"I know, go to sleep." Mu Yibai said softly.

The two held hands and fell asleep!

On the morning of the fifth day, when everyone woke up, they felt that the rain outside had become much lighter and was only drizzling.

"Boss, come and see, the rain has stopped." The officer near the door went out to take a look and came back to call Zheng Chengyuan.

"Well! We'll set off when the rain stops. Everyone should have a good meal this morning." Zheng Chengyuan responded.

"Okay, boss."

The rain gradually subsided, and even the sky outside became brighter. People went out one after another to breathe fresh air. In just a few days, everyone almost forgot the previous heat. The cold wind blew, the ground was already soaked, and the world was bleak.

Today's schedule is tight, so please put on more clothes to avoid catching a cold.

Mu Yibai looked at the people in the big house, but his eyes were always on Fu Yunxi.

"Okay, I'll get you a thicker coat, too."

Fu Yunxi took out thicker outer clothes for everyone. Over time, she gradually got used to the dressing style of this era. People in her previous life only wore single clothes in summer, or even short-sleeved shirts and shorts.

But in this era, even when the sun is shining brightly, one has to wear two layers of inner and outer clothes. At first, Fu Yunxi was not used to it, but now she has gradually adapted to it.

"It's been raining for so long, the road may be difficult to travel on." Luo had never traveled on a rainy day.

"Don't worry, mother. Our carriage is quite stable." Fu Yunxi had reinforced the carriage in advance and also performed shock-absorbing treatment. In fact, she had laid thick foam boards on the inner walls of the carriage. This would make the carriage more stable and reduce the chances of people getting injured during the bumps.

The rain stopped after an incense stick of time after breakfast.

When they opened the temple door and saw the clear sky outside, they all smiled and began to pack their bags to prepare for departure. They loaded the packages of all sizes onto the cart, tied up the horses, and everything was ready.

"Look, what is that?"

"It's a rainbow!"

"Strange phenomena continue to appear. I'm afraid the Great Zhao Kingdom is about to perish."

When everyone was getting ready to set off, they saw a seven-colored rainbow hanging over the distant mountains. They were suddenly overwhelmed with sadness, and even Jiang and Luo began to sigh.

"Mom, does this rainbow have any special meaning?" Fu Yunxi knew that this was just a natural phenomenon, but was puzzled by everyone's reactions. She felt that the rainbow she was talking about must have some kind of meaning.

"Legend has it that this rainbow is an ominous spirit or beast that will suck up the water in the river, causing drought on earth. Farmers will be unable to farm and the people will suffer terribly." Luo also heard the rumor from others and told Fu Yunxi.

"You've already said it's just a rumor. Why should we let an unreliable rumor affect our mood? Let's get in the carriage."

So that's how it is. Fu Yunxi understood why everyone was so worried. The long-drought Zhao Kingdom finally welcomed the rain, but the legendary rainbow that "absorbs water" appeared again, which naturally caused panic.

"Xier, you are right. It's just a rumor. Why bother about it? Let's go!" Jiang and others got on the carriage one by one. The others just sighed briefly and continued to pack up and set off.