The danger in Chapter 80 of the original text

The danger in Chapter 80 of the original text

Before going to bed, Jiang Yutang went to check on Yun Shi again and saw that she was sleeping soundly and there were no signs of vomiting or diarrhea.

After confirming that the other person was alright, she returned to her bunk and fell asleep, exhausted. After a day of turmoil, she could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

The next day, just as dawn was breaking and everyone was still asleep, they heard a rustling sound.

Jiang Huaiyu opened her eyes first, turned her head and saw that Jiang Yutang had already gotten up and was squatting by the fire, cooking water. The flames reflected on her profile, making her look particularly serious.

"Why are you up so early?" Jiang Huaiyu walked over and asked softly.

Jiang Yutang looked up and replied with a smile, "I need to hurry up and boil water so I can give Mother her medicine today. I can't delay our journey."

Jiang Huaiyu felt a warmth in her heart when she saw her smile, and quickly asked, "Is Mother feeling better today?"

"Yes, much better." Jiang Yutang nodded, her tone filled with relief. "After I gave her the medicine yesterday, she hasn't vomited or had diarrhea anymore. She seems to be fine now. She just needs to rest and recuperate properly and avoid eating raw or cold foods."

As they were talking, Yun also woke up. Although her face was still a little pale, her spirits were obviously much better, and she even smiled weakly.

All of this is thanks to Jiang Yutang.

Jiang Yutang is so responsible because she can occasionally sense the original owner's lingering guilt in this body.

Even when she was alone with Cheng Lanzhou, this tormenting emotion constantly haunted her, as if she were truly the original owner of this body.

The team set off again. During a rest stop, Jiang Yutang took out a few small pieces of chocolate from her bag and shared them with everyone.

"This thing is called chocolate. Don't let its small size fool you, it's packed with energy. Eating it will give you more energy for your journey."

"How could there be such a miraculous thing?" Cheng Dai'er took a piece with some skepticism, took a small bite and put it in her mouth.

Her eyes lit up slightly, revealing an expression of surprise and astonishment.

Cheng Lanzhou also picked up a piece, took a bite, and savored it carefully.

The soft paste slowly melts on the tongue, sweet but not cloying, bitter but not astringent, with a very unique flavor.

Jiang Huaiyu, however, seemed impatient. While others were taking small bites, he took a big bite and chewed it with relish, showing off his white teeth as he praised, "This stuff is so delicious! It's so sweet, and after eating it, I really feel like I have all the energy in my body!"

Hearing his praise, Jiang Yutang gave a helpless bitter smile: "Third Brother, this is too fake."

When Cheng Dai'er saw that there were still brown chocolate crumbs on his teeth, she couldn't help but chuckle. She quickly covered her mouth and subconsciously touched her own teeth, afraid that there would be residue in her mouth as well, making her look bad.

Jiang Yutang specially broke off a small piece of chocolate and held it to Yun Shi's lips: "Mother, you should try some too, just to satisfy your craving."

Yun's body had not fully recovered, so she dared not let her eat too many sweets.

Just then, a seemingly kind-looking escort passed by and saw that Madam Yun was leaning against the cart. Her complexion was much better than a few days ago, and she visibly breathed a sigh of relief. She casually asked, "Is your mother feeling better? I thought she had contracted cholera when she was so ill before."

Everyone's hearts skipped a beat, but they could only pretend that nothing had happened.

Just as Jiang Songzhi was about to step forward to speak, Jiang Yutang beat him to it.

She gave a fawning smile: "How could that be, sir? It was just a common stomach upset, a minor ailment, and I'm fine now."

As she spoke, she quietly took out another small piece of chocolate from her bundle and slipped it into the guard's hand.

"Sir, please try this. It's a rare treat from a friend. Please don't be offended."

The guards initially waved their hands in refusal, saying, "No, no, how could I accept your things?"

However, under Jiang Yutang's repeated encouragement, she couldn't resist trying a small piece. She was immediately attracted by the novel taste and accepted the chocolate with a smile.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony. Please take good care of your mother. If you need any help on the way, I'll try my best to help you as long as it doesn't violate any rules." With that, he smiled and left.

Jiang Yutang exhaled, wiped the non-existent sweat from his forehead, and muttered, "Money makes the world go round."

She turned around and met the gratified gazes of her family.

This straightforward acknowledgment made her cheeks flush instantly, and she scratched behind her ear somewhat embarrassedly: "I just handed her a piece of chocolate, it's nothing."

Not far away, Cheng Daier raised her eyebrows and quietly whispered to Cheng Lanzhou, "It seems that she has been supporting the Jiang family all this way. No wonder the escorts were so polite to them."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Lanzhou's eyes flickered slightly.

In the past, Jiang Yutang would shamelessly rely on him for everything, even asking for help to tie her belt, and she would always try again after being rejected.

Now, she not only handles escort duties well, but also takes good care of her family. The contrast between then and now is striking, which may have helped her grow a lot along the way.

As they were about to depart, Yun said she was thirsty, and Jiang Gutou immediately took out an electrolyte drink from his bundle and handed it to her.

"Mom, drink this. This bottle is heavy. If you throw it away after you finish drinking, you'll have less weight to carry."

At first, Yun was reluctant to part with it, but when she heard that it was "tiring," she stopped hesitating, tilted her head back and gulped down half a bottle, smacked her lips and said, "It's sweet, much better than cold water."

After a long day's journey, the Jiang family settled down in the evening and sat around the fire to eat and chat.

Jiang Shengan mentioned that once they settled in Danzhou, they would have to work hard to start over again, and Jiang Sumin jokingly suggested that...

"When the time comes, we'll live the lives of ordinary people, planting the largest wheat field. You won't even find it tiring, yet you'll blame the country for its prosperity."

Mu replied with a smile, "Planting wheat fields is good, I'll make wheat cakes for you then."

Even the weakened Yun clan occasionally chimed in, creating a relaxed atmosphere as if it weren't exile but just a regular camping trip in the countryside.

Cheng Dai'er sat to the side, watching the lively scene at the Jiang family's house, her heart filled with confusion.

Why is the Jiang family always so optimistic when they are both being exiled? In contrast, our own family is filled with silence and anxiety, and even now they are just listening quietly without even trying to interject.

As night deepened, everyone gradually fell asleep.

Jiang Yutang stood guard by the cart, not feeling sleepy, and quietly took out the book from his pocket.

She turned to the first page, still finding no red stripe. She sighed and casually flipped to the next page, where her altered plot was printed. Seeing her description of "outsmarting the escorts," a smug smile crept onto her lips.

It turns out that I'm so amazing from a third-person perspective.

But as she flipped through the pages, her smile gradually froze. When she saw the book mentioning their current location, "Black Wind Slope," she squinted, feeling that the name looked strangely familiar.

Suddenly, she sat up abruptly, her mind going blank.

She remembered! This was a key plot point from the original book!

According to the original plot, Black Wind Slope is the territory of bandits! After tonight, a large number of bandits will launch a surprise attack on the refugee caravan, resulting in heavy casualties among the refugees.