Chapter 16 Don't be hypocritical

Chapter 16 Don't be hypocritical

Jiang Yutang couldn't help but re-examine the world.

The world in the original book is a fictional world. At first, she thought Danzhou was a place with the same name, if they were really in the direction of Yunnan at this time.

She glanced at the chains on her feet. The exiled group included the elderly, the weak, the sick, and the disabled; at this pace, walking 1300 kilometers would be...

Two months is considered fast!

"Ho—"

The result startled Jiang Yutang, who gasped and felt dizzy. She held her forehead, trying to calm herself down, when she heard Jiang Songzhi's concerned voice behind her.

"Little sister, are you alright?"

Jiang Yutang forced a smile that looked more like a grimace, her back teeth practically grinding to powder: "I'm fine, I probably just have a bit of heatstroke."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Songzhi frowned, pondered for a moment, and then decisively took off his coat and covered her head with it.

"Cover yourself up; it'll make you feel better."

Jiang Yutang looked at him, flattered and surprised. Suddenly, her vision blurred, and she hurriedly lowered her head and tugged at the clothes on her head: "Thank you, big brother."

The other person simply smiled at her, gently patted her head, and continued on their way.

This action reminded her of her grandfather, who used to take care of her in the same way. Now that her grandfather was lying alone in the hospital room, she missed him terribly every night.

Actually, when she analyzed that it would take another two months, she had already started to have second thoughts.

Or she could go for something big. Even if she couldn't get priceless antiques, she could use modern clothes and the people here to bring everything back with her, which would be enough to cure her grandfather's illness.

But if that's the case, what will happen to her family here after she leaves?

A moment's hesitation was quickly dispelled by Jiang Songzhi's tenderness. The Jiang family's gentleness was like a cup of tasteless lukewarm water; you felt nothing while drinking it, but your body gradually felt warm after it entered your stomach.

That's enough.

It's only 1,300 kilometers. Would a woman who has climbed Mount Tai be afraid of this?

Jiang Songzhi was completely unaware that his subconscious action had just saved his entire family.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, someone suddenly fell down in the crowd, hitting the ground straight down and raising a cloud of dust. The people around were so shocked that they retreated one after another.

The woman next to him staggered forward and knelt on the ground, calling out to the man. When he did not respond, she frantically asked the people around her for help.

"Please, please help me..."

Hearing cries for help from the back of the group, Jiang Yutang turned around and saw someone had fainted. She immediately went to check on them.

"Don't panic, let me check on his condition first."

When Jiang Yutang touched the person, she found that the person's muscles were tense and the body was stiff. When she turned the person over, she saw that there was vomit on the corner of the mouth, and there was also a slight twitching.

"He's suffering from heatstroke," she shouted, her brow furrowed. "Quick, someone come and help! Move him to a shady spot."

Seeing that everyone was unmoved, Jiang Yutang felt disheartened and angry. In the end, her three older brothers came forward to help.

The constables in front noticed that everyone behind them had stopped, so they came forward cracking their whips.

"What are you guys doing?"

"Sir, someone has fainted."

"He's unconscious?" The constable's face showed dissatisfaction, and he grumbled, "It's not a big deal, no one's going to die. Just wake him up with a slap, don't delay our journey."

Cheng Dai'er, who had been watching from the sidelines, muttered to herself, "That person's condition seems to be quite serious."

Cheng Lanzhou lowered his eyebrows in displeasure, his gaze fixed on the unconscious person.

He had seen this situation before in the military camp. If it was not treated in time, it could be fatal. He was about to step forward to stop him when he saw Jiang Yutang suddenly stand up and block the yamen runner.

"Brother, something's wrong with that person. I've studied medicine for a few years, please trust me. If someone dies along the way, you'll be in trouble too, won't you?"

The bailiff glared angrily at Jiang Yutang, as if the whip would fall on her at any moment.

"That's true, I can vouch for it."

The crowd parted to make way for Jiang Yuhuai, who huffed and puffed as he pushed the cart out. Cheng Lanzhou sat upright on it.

Cheng Lanzhou's face was serious and his voice was cold: "I have encountered this situation when I was training troops in the military camp. If you don't want to cause any deaths, you should rest on the spot immediately."

Seeing someone about to split up, the constable turned and walked towards Cheng Lanzhou, pointing his whip at him: "Are you trying to teach me how to do things?"

That line was so jarring that Jiang Yutang almost lost her composure upon hearing it.

Cheng Lanzhou, however, remained fearless, meeting the man's gaze directly, his voice growing increasingly somber: "Whether it's acceptable or not is up to you to decide."

Cheng Lanzhou was a veteran of the battlefield, having killed countless enemies; his murderous aura was impossible to conceal. The constable was just an ordinary person before; how could he possibly compete with him?

The two stared at each other for a while, and then the constable gave in, reluctantly shouting "Rest!" before leaving with a glare at Cheng Lanzhou.

After the constables relented, the people around immediately dispersed, each seeking a shady spot to rest.

Jiang Yutang looked at Cheng Lanzhou through the crowd. Cheng Lanzhou seemed to notice her gaze, and after exchanging a glance with her, he ordered Jiang Yuhuai to pull him back.

Jiang Yuhuai was displeased: "You were the center of attention just now, and now you're ordering me around? Do you really think I'm your groom? I'm done! Go cool off somewhere else!"

After saying this, Jiang Yuhuai threw the rope on the ground and strode towards Jiang Yutang, leaving Cheng Lanzhou alone to be exposed to the scorching sun.

Jiang Yutang walked back to the tree to treat the person who had fainted.

There was nothing that could quickly cool her down, and all the glucose to replenish her energy had been given to Jiang's father. It seemed that she hadn't prepared enough.

"water."

Zhu handed over the bamboo tube, took it, and carefully poured the contents into the man's mouth by pinching it open. She then fanned the man with a leaf and gave instructions to the woman beside her.

"He is weak right now. It's kind of you to fan him to cool him down. We can only wait for him to recover on his own."

The woman thanked her gratefully, saying, "Thank you so much for your help, young lady!"

Jiang Yutang nodded slightly and then left with her brothers to find the rest of the people.

A family sat quietly under the shade of a tree, munching on flatbread and taking turns drinking the remaining water from the bamboo tube. After one round, only half a cup remained.

I just filled the water tank this morning. This weather is so torturous; I'm sweating more than I'm drinking water.

Young Xiaoxiao slept in Mu's arms, her baby hair damp with sweat and plastered to her forehead. The adults, like withered plants, all slumped over, looking utterly dejected.

July is the height of summer, and they still have two months to go. If things continue like this, they will all perish on the road before they even reach Danzhou.

Jiang Yutang was thinking about going back tonight and made a shopping list in her mind. Just as she was getting sleepy, she suddenly heard a "thud". She forced herself to open her eyes and found Cheng Lanzhou lying next to the cart.

Suddenly, all sleepiness vanished. If something were to happen to Cheng Lanzhou, Cheng Dai'er would probably turn around and say something sarcastic and sarcastic.

But why is he still in the same place? Where are Cheng Daier and the Lin family?

She quickly stepped forward to help Cheng Lanzhou up and asked in a low voice, "Where are your family members?"

Unexpectedly, Cheng Lanzhou refused his help, slapping her hand away with utter disgust and saying sharply, "Don't pretend!"