Princess of Han

The journey back to Chuzhou was as expected, very unsettling.

Not to mention the refugees that can be seen everywhere, the pedestrians with yellow and thin faces and frowning, and the bandits who occupy the mountains and occupy the mountains as kings in many places block the roads and rob.If it weren't for the fact that the group of them guarding the surroundings were all sturdy and outrageous, with the chill of a soldier, I'm afraid they would have faced even more situations.

Mother Xu's mood was ups and downs along the way.Seeing the unbearableness of the refugees, and the tension and fear in the face of the bandits, her heart rose in her throat.

Xu's mother is a very ordinary peasant woman, who has never seen this before.Facing the increasingly chaotic world, she was worried.

Seeing it, Xu Peiyao could only comfort her softly.It's just that she also understands in her heart that her mother's worries cannot be soothed with a few simple words.In the troubled times, even she herself may not be able to escape unscathed.

Seeing the bony refugees along the way, Xu Peiyao frowned slightly and sighed silently.

I didn't expect the situation to be so serious.Zhongli County is fine, the law and order is relatively safe, and the lives of the people have not changed much.When they left Haozhou, the cruelty of reality appeared naked in front of them.

Everyone's heart is heavy.

After walking for a day, when the sky gradually darkened, the group finally found an inn that was big enough to accommodate their group.Sleeves and guards were at the front. The chief guard went to the shopkeeper of the inn and rented out a yard. Xu's mother, who had been bumping in the carriage for a day, got out of the carriage dizzy with the help of her daughter.

She let out a heavy breath.

If she sat down again, her old bones would fall apart.

"Mother, be careful, let's go in." Seeing the weariness on her mother's brows, Xu Peiyao couldn't help feeling distressed.It's just that when you go out, you will inevitably be full of dust.Even if she has internal strength to protect her body, she can't help but get tired of sitting in the carriage all day.

Father Xu and Xu Dalang walked over.Xu Dalang reached out to take the sleeping little daughter from his wife's hand, and felt distressed when he saw the sleepy older son next to his sister's legs.

He gently rubbed his son's head, and said softly: "Brother Yang, are you sleepy, bear with it, you can rest soon."

"Dad, I'm hungry."

Xu Peiyao bowed her head, full of pity: "There will be something to eat soon. Beibei is so good!" Along the way, the child didn't cry or make trouble, even if he couldn't stay in the carriage for a long time, he just went out to find his elder brother to hold him, sensible People can't help but like it.

A Zhuo rubbed his legs, and walked over with the support of his father-in-law with his waist sore and back aching.

"Pei Yao, how long will it take for us to arrive in Chuzhou?" She was a little worried that her son would not be able to bear it.

"How about, let's take the waterway tomorrow." Seeing the faces of the people around, Xu Peiyao suggested.

The slow waterway may be a little slower, but the safety is more guaranteed.

"By water? That's fine. But, with so many of us, can the boat hold it?"

"Dad, don't worry, there are so many boats at the dock, if you give us some money, someone will definitely be willing to take us."

"How much money does it cost?" Xu's mother was reluctant to part with the money, fearing that her family would not be able to afford it.This world is getting more and more chaotic, and there will be many places where money will be used in the future.They are moving and their daughter is waiting to be married, and the family situation is getting more and more difficult.I don't know how much they will spend when they arrive in Chuzhou.

"In my opinion, let's continue walking like this. We're halfway there, if you keep going, we'll be there soon."

Father Xu thinks about it too.It's really unbearable for them to charter a boat with such a load of stuff.Moreover, it is very troublesome to change ships midway. What should they do with their carriages.It's a shame to throw it away, but it's a pity to sell it.Such a good carriage is much more comfortable than a cart pulled by oxen.

Xu Peiyao wanted to say more, but Xu's father had already turned around and walked into the inn.Xu's mother followed, obviously skipping over it and not thinking about it any further.

"Pei Yao, let's go, let's go in." Azhuo pulled Peiyao, her steps impatient.

******

In the end, they still didn't make it to the waterway.

When passing by Taiping, the surrounding atmosphere is obviously unusual.The gate of the city, which was supposed to be guarded by officers and soldiers, actually had a banner with Chen written on it, and it squeaked in the wind.

Xu's father and Xu's mother didn't know the meaning, but Xu Peiyao, who had been paying attention to it all this time, understood it.

Chen Youliang's influence expanded extremely fast.

"Miss, do we want..." Sleeve put down the raised curtain, turned around and asked the calm palace master hesitantly.

"Do you want something? Peiyao, what charades are you playing?" A Zhuo looked at the bustling street outside with great interest. Hearing the hesitation in Sleeves' tone, he turned sideways and asked curiously.

"It's nothing, the servant wants to ask Miss if she wants to stay here tonight, or go straight on her way?"

A Zhuo's eyes lit up, and he grabbed the girl's hand: "Peyao, let's stay here for one night. After driving for so many days, all the bones in my body dare to fall apart. Let's continue our journey tomorrow, shall we? "

"This..." Xu Peiyao looked at Mother Xu who was looking at them with a smile on her face, and finally nodded in A Zhuo's expectant eyes.

Parents are getting old, and nephews and nieces are too young, so it's better to have a good night's rest.

"Okay, just rest for one night, and we will leave tomorrow when we have enough energy."

"Pei Yao, I knew you were the best." A Zhuo jumped over happily and hugged Peiyao's waist, his face full of excitement.

"I heard that Taiping City is very prosperous, Peitang, let's go out to watch the lantern festival at night. I have never seen a lantern festival in a big place." In their remote village, there is no lantern festival to see at all, even Zhongli County, small very.

"A Zhuo, you are all married." This temperament has not changed at all, it is still the same as when she was a girl, saying that the wind is the rain.

It seems that Azhuo's life after marriage is very comfortable.

"Who says you can't go out to watch the Lantern Festival if you are married? Besides, I am married. You are not married yet, Peiyao. You don't have to worry about the chores in the backyard of your future husband's house while you are not married. With energy and interest, let's have a good time tonight."

Luo Yi also wished that Miss would agree immediately, she was very excited about the lantern festival.However, A Zhuo's words made her pouted.

"My young lady is already engaged." She said as if her young lady was too weak to get married.Her young lady is fine. If Mr. Chen Sangong hadn't been watching from time to time, the door of Xu's family would have been broken down by a matchmaker long ago.

"I know that Pei Yao is engaged to Chen Youliang, so I want to go out for a walk. With Chen Youliang's temperament, when Pei Yao's younger sister marries him in the future, there will be no time for Pei Yao to come out." I'm afraid Chen Youliang would like to keep Pei Yao hidden. At home, don't let other men see.

"That's right. Miss, let's go to the Lantern Festival tonight." The day when her lady gets married is not far away.

Seeing A Zhuo and Luo Yi singing together, Xu Peiyao couldn't help laughing when she was startled.

"You guys are thinking too far." She turned to look at A Zhuo, "A Zhuo, what about your Brother Rong when you go out to the Lantern Festival?"

"Brother Rong left it to his father. I take care of the child every day, so it's time to take a rest and go shopping."

Seeing that A Zhuo didn't care at all, Xu Peiyao didn't say anything anymore.

They found a place to settle down, and waited until the sun went down, the sky gradually darkened, and all kinds of exquisite lanterns began to be hung in Taiping City.

A Zhuo couldn't wait for a moment, and arrived at Xu Peiyao's room early, ready to drag her out with great interest.

Mother Xu suddenly stopped them.

"Wait. Peiyao, put on your veil." A Zhuo doesn't have so many scruples when married, but Peiyao can't.

Xu's mother has not forgotten the trouble that Peiyao was almost entangled by dudes when she entered the city.It was still their small Zhongli County, and now in the huge Taiping City, there are countless dignitaries and dignitaries in it, and they, a small commoner, can't afford to offend them.

As Pei Yao's marriage is approaching, I hope nothing will happen and let her watch Pei Yao get married safely.

"Mother." Seeing her mother coming over and carefully cutting the veil for her, Xu Peiyao suddenly didn't want to go out, and wanted to stay in the inn to accompany her mother well.She didn't really want to go out.As long as she thought of the crowded scene of the Lantern Festival, the girl frowned slightly.It's a pity that A Zhuo didn't give the girl a chance to repent, and dragged her to run outside.

While running, she shouted: "Auntie, Pei Yao and I are going out first."

"Okay, be careful on the road and come back early." Mother Xu stood at the door of the room and shouted to the back of A Zhuo and her daughter leaving.

From a distance, she heard Peiyao's voice erratically: "Mom, I understand."

Mother Xu leaned against the door and didn't move for a long time.

She couldn't help sighing.

"Hey, I hope Peiyao and A Zhuo can come back safely, and nothing will happen to them."