Quick Wear: The Bad Girl is Reborn and No Longer Confused

Chapter 183: Separation and Escape 21

"I heard about it in the barracks."

Xu Tao was tactful and didn't ask any further questions, but if Prince Jin couldn't do it, then his son couldn't do it either?

"Ming boy, is there any other news?"

Xia Ming shook his head. He was able to get this information because he helped the carriages and horses in front with some small things, and those who came down were willing to give him some advice.

"It seems that it is not safe for us to go to Nancheng. It is safer to go to Luocheng where King Jin is."

Nancheng is about 400 kilometers away from Luocheng, which means they still need to walk for at least another half a month. Their food obviously cannot last until then, so they can only get supplies from some towns along the way, but it seems difficult at the moment.

The villagers have no objections. They just want to live a stable life. Since they are going to settle down in another place, they would rather move to a place with a higher safety factor to save them the trouble of traveling.

As for food, it wouldn't be enough to get to South City anyway, and debts were no problem. Saving money was absolutely impossible. Without the strength to resist, all the food would go to outsiders. It was better to fill our stomachs first and then find another way.

"What are you doing? Get out of here!"

When a few people heard the sound, they looked over and saw a woman holding the child in her arms tightly and running forward desperately. The refugees behind her were chasing her and trying to snatch the child from her arms.

"Ahhh, you beasts will get your retribution. Please save my child, please."

The woman was no match for the enemy, but she still gritted her teeth and persevered, struggling to seek help near Xujia Village.

The villagers focused their attention on the village chief, and just wanted them to be obedient since they had little knowledge.

Xu Chang remained unmoved and told everyone to ignore it and mind their own business. If anyone broke in, they would just beat them out.

Some young wives couldn't help but speak out and were pulled aside by their mothers-in-law to be taught a lesson.

"You watched someone die without helping. What's the difference between you and these beasts? They are the executioners, and you are the ones handing them the knife."

Seeing that no one responded, the woman could no longer curse, but there was still no movement, so she could only limp away.

"Dad, you're being a bit inhumane. After all, they're just living beings. How can we be afraid of them when there are so many of us?"

Wang Dahua now hates the biased old couple so much that she will not miss any chance to offend them.

Xu Chang quietly glanced at his eldest daughter-in-law, then left with his hands behind his back. None of the villagers agreed. Having seen the miserable state of those who threatened to leave, they knew the logic of following the village chief.

"They are all a bunch of cowards."

"Okay, he is my father after all. If you stir up trouble outside again, I will divorce you." Xu Jin raised his voice intentionally, but unfortunately the figure he wanted to see turning back did not appear.

After her husband spoke, Wang Dahua didn't dare to refute anything and went back quietly to cook and take care of the children.

"Dad, let's make a cart."

Xu Tao thought that her sister-in-law's body might not be able to withstand the high intensity of the journey. In addition, there was a five-year-old Xiao Si, and now they were not walking on the mountain road, so it was necessary to make a cart.

Xu Sanniu agreed and planned to build two. They didn't have much food left, so they used one cart to carry people and the other to carry goods.

Seeing their actions, everyone realized that they could make a cart, and started making it using the tools at hand.

After resting until the hour of Yin, the team set out again, with many refugees lying on the ground in all directions.

Xu Chang adjusted the formation again, trying to avoid the group of people, but one family was almost killed. Fortunately, the guards were quick to cut off the necks of several refugees and intimidate the group of people.

The villagers' hearts finally settled down when the sun rose. This journey was even more dangerous than walking on the mountain road. Many people wanted to go back to the mountain, but unfortunately, that was just a thought. Poisonous snakes were no joke.

"and many more."

Xu Chang shouted to the troops to stop, saying there was a fight ahead.

"Come and help us, we will reward you handsomely if you succeed." When the servants saw the man, they seemed to have found a savior and shouted for help.

Xia Ming stepped forward and said, "Uncle Chang, they are the group I asked for information from before."

Xu Chang nodded and took thirty men to help, while the rest waited. With the help of the people from Xujia Village, they quickly subdued the group of refugees.

A graceful and elegant woman emerged from the carriage, her manners very appropriate. "Thank you all for your help. Where are you going?"

"Madam, we are going to Los Angeles."

Xu Chang was a little excited when he saw people. He had once had the honor of meeting the general's wife. The woman in front of him was 70% similar to the general's wife and was definitely the general's descendant.

Jiang Zihan's eyes lit up. Now that so many people had been lost, she could not guarantee that she could bring her two nieces to Luocheng safely, but if she followed this group of people, her safety would be greatly improved.

"We are also heading to Los Angeles. I wonder if you could take a few of us with you. We can then take you into the city."

Seeing that they didn't know the situation in Luo City, Jiang Zihan gave them a brief explanation. Currently, people in Luo City can only leave but not enter, unless they have relatives in the city.

Even though there were limits on the number of people allowed into the suburbs of Los Angeles, there were simply too many refugees heading there, and everyone was trying to squeeze in. Of course, the suburbs surrounding Los Angeles were also nearly fully occupied, and without connections, they wouldn't have been able to get in.

Xu Chang originally didn't want the villagers to take the risk. After all, anyone who had a connection with General Jiang was now wanted to be captured by all forces as a hostage, and the danger along the way was beyond words.

"Brother, do you have any concerns? Don't worry, we won't get into any trouble along the way."

Jiang Zihan was also a little helpless. She was resting in the carriage yesterday because she was not feeling well. She had no idea that her niece Jiang Wanqing was so kind as to save a woman who was holding a child and asking for help. After saving her, she even kept her in the team.

Needless to say, he was almost wiped out.

Jiang Wanqing pouted. How could her aunt blame her for everything? She meant well. Who knew that woman had such two faces?

Jiang Wanxi, standing by, rolled her eyes. "Stupid! My cousin had prepared plenty of troops for this trip. Now, there's not even a fraction left. It was all caused by you, the idiot."

As soon as she heard about it, she burst into tears as if someone had bullied her. But her aunt indulged her in doing whatever she wanted, and how could she, a little concubine's daughter, stop her?

After understanding the situation, Xu Chang discussed with the villagers and decided to go together, otherwise they would not be able to enter the city gate.

"Atao, are you tired?" The little girl seemed a little absent-minded after traveling all morning, and Xia Ming was a little worried.

"It's okay, Brother Ming. I just think Uncle Chang seems to know the lady in front."

Xu Tao touched her chin. Knowing Uncle Chang, he wouldn't let anyone know where they were going. Besides, Uncle Chang could be a bit strange sometimes, his martial arts skills fluctuating.

"A Tao, I know."