Divorced woman with child travels through time

Chapter 347 Hidden dangers

"Wow!" It smells delicious!

The jerky was very hard, and Little Bean Sprout was still a child. He chewed on it for a long time, but the skin of the jerky didn't even break. He only managed to absorb a little flavor.

Seeing that several people around him were watching intently, he generously took it out of his mouth and handed it to Mao Mao.

Mao Mao didn't mind and put it in her mouth to chew again.

They took turns taking bites, and the little ones were having a great time.

Wow, even the older kids were looking at it in disbelief.

Fifteen couldn't help but shiver; goosebumps rose on her hands.

"Oh my god!" Chen Xuanyu couldn't bear to watch any longer; his mouth was practically watering.

He jumped off the kang (a heated brick bed), ran to the kitchen, rummaged around, and found some scraps of dried meat in a bowl in the cupboard. He took them directly to the room and distributed them to the children. Each of them happily ate one piece before going to sleep.

Big Bear looked at the child with a smile, showing the pride of an old father.

Early the next morning, Wang Erniu led more than a hundred men from his camp over and parked the troops at the entrance of Wangjiazhuang Village. Xiaoguang and Chuyi were with him this time, along with Lü Xiong. Wang Hanyang had also been promoted to lieutenant general. Dazhuang was there to oversee the troops' training, which put their minds at ease.

"Slow down, slow down, don't drop your things, hold on tight." Aunt Liu looked at the children with reluctance, wiping away her tears.

Her eldest daughter-in-law, Ye Peining, and Chen Wenfang each put their arms around her shoulders to comfort her.

"Aunt Liu, we will come back. You have to help me take care of the farm."

"Yes, Mother, she cried because she was hurt, and everyone saw it."

"I know, don't worry, I promise not a single hair will be missing." Aunt Liu was heartbroken. "Remember to write back, don't forget."

"Of course, don't worry, Auntie." Chen Wenfang was also a little sad, and her eyes reddened.

The happiest people were Aunt Hu's two children. Juan'er and Xiao Bo were going on their first long trip. Juan'er was very excited, while Xiao Bo and Maomao were playing well together and saying goodbye with reluctance.

Chengcheng stood on the roadside watching his friends cry the whole time. Chen Xuanyu was exhausted from comforting them. Why did his mother have so many things to move? Couldn't she hurry up?

After offering a few words of comfort to Xiao Hao, Shiwu stood aside, still watching the adults busily loading things onto the car.

After loading four trucks in a row, Chen Wenfang was puzzled. "Do I really have so much stuff? Am I moving?"

"Sister Nie, are you not finished yet?"

"Almost there, just one more truckload!" Sister-in-law Nie looked at the list, counted the items, and said, "The next three truckloads are all food and supplies, including dried meat, dried fish, and snacks. There aren't many dried chilies left, but the newly grown chilies are ready to eat. I had someone pick three baskets and load them onto the truck, so you can stir-fry them on the way."

"This...it's inconvenient to cook on the road, isn't it? Are you suggesting I bring a pot?" Chen Wenfang asked, her mouth agape in surprise.

The girl was following beside her, wanting to say a few words, but she couldn't find an opportunity to speak.

"I brought the pot, it's in that car, along with the soybean oil, spatula, bowls, and everything else. Here's the list, I'm giving it to Aunt Hu, she knows it, so it's perfect for her to manage," Sister-in-law Nie said matter-of-factly.

"Wouldn't this be too much trouble? We don't need to bring so much," Chen Wenfang whispered, offering her opinion. "Sister, it's not like I'm going on a spring outing."

“It’s already been prepared. You’re a picky eater, so I’m relieved that you can eat well if the food is good.” Sister-in-law Nie looked at her younger sister, who was about ten years younger than her, with heartache.

"Alright then, thank you for your hard work." Chen Wenfang was so touched that she couldn't help but hug her.

After hugging her, she hugged Aunt Liu, one after another. When it was the maid's turn, the maid hugged her tightly and said, "Wife, I will practice my skills hard and repay you in the future."

"What's there to repay, silly girl? Just be happy." Chen Wenfang took the opportunity to secretly slip a lotus bud into her hand. "Read it after I leave."

The girl nodded obediently.

Everyone boarded the vehicles, and the villagers watched as one vehicle after another left Wangjiazhuang to join Wang Erniu's army.

Along the official road, many peddlers and vendors set up stalls, with their families in tow, selling snacks, handkerchiefs, embroidery, vegetables, and other items.

A handsome but slightly weathered peddler was talking to a pretty woman who was holding a child and wearing a headscarf.

Wang Erniu walked past without looking to the side, tall and imposing on his horse.

The woman glanced at him casually, her eyes revealing a complex and regretful expression, but it was only a glance. She quickly lowered her head to coax the baby in her arms, and the peddler beside her also quickly went to solicit business. Today was a rare day with a lot of people at the market, so he had to sell his goods quickly to get to the next market.

Fifteen was watching the excitement from the window where the carriage curtain had been lifted.

Xiao Hao just turned his head and saw the woman who was looking down.

"Huh!" He looked at the person from his memory in surprise, staring intently at her.

"What's wrong?" Chen Xuanyu asked, puzzled.

"It's nothing!" Xiao Hao paused for a moment, then calmly lowered the carriage curtain. "It's too noisy! I'm a little sleepy!"

"Then take a rest!" Chen Wenfang said with a smile, pulling him over. "Come on, put your head on my lap, and it won't shake."

"Mmm." Xiao Hao lay down quietly, inhaling the faint fragrance emanating from Chen Wenfang. His heart remained unsettled. So, she knows where I am, but she just won't acknowledge me? My mother! Is that how it is? Well, that's fine...

When the maid returned to her room and opened the lotus bud, she couldn't help but burst into tears. Inside were five silver notes worth one hundred taels each. Yes, she was going to Wudang with Chengcheng. The mistress must have given her so much money because she was worried about her. She secretly made up her mind: I will take good care of Chengcheng, practice my kung fu well, and try to get down the mountain as soon as possible.

In Qingshui Town, the Li family is sorting through the timber from their burned-down house.

"Hey, why does this mark look like a handprint?"

Does it look like it?

"That doesn't seem likely. Where did that kind of strength come from to crush the wood?"

"I think it looks like it!" The steward of the Li family washed the pillar and found that it was indeed a very obvious half-handprint. He quickly reported the matter to Li Jin.

Li Jin informed Magistrate Li, who was furious at his past negligence. He took the evidence and rushed around, but Wang Erniu and the others had already gone far away.

"Sir, shall we continue the pursuit?"

"Well, it's fate. Considering he served the country, let's put this matter aside for now. Anyway, he wasn't a good person to die!"

As soon as Wang Erniu led his men into Jinghu South Road, which is now Hunan Province, he received a message by carrier pigeon from Brother Nie that evening. Li Guangming had discovered new evidence at the Li residence, which might be detrimental to him.

"Second brother, what should we do?" Lu Xiong asked worriedly. "Who would have thought that the wooden stake wouldn't burn?"

Wang Erniu smiled helplessly. This was indeed an oversight. People shouldn't always do bad things.

"Let's see. We'll find a chance to destroy that thing..."

Chen Wenfang was unaware of all this; exhausted from the journey, she went to bed early.

After arranging things, Wang Erniu returned and sat on the edge of the bed, looking at her sweet sleeping posture with great satisfaction. Alas, even heroes have their weaknesses; he couldn't let her go.