Chapter 200 A Thousand Miles to Find Relatives

Chapter 200 A Thousand Miles to Find Relatives

It was already afternoon when the two set off. Sunlight streamed in through the gaps in the carriage curtains, casting dappled shadows inside the carriage.

Jiang Sumin became increasingly meticulous in his work, finding a spacious and comfortable carriage with soft cotton cushions on the interior walls, so he didn't feel tired even after sitting for a long time.

Their journey to northern Xinjiang was still long, and a comfortable carriage was essential.

Jiang Yutang leaned against the carriage wall, took out a few exquisite desserts from the bundle prepared by Doctor Xu, handed one to Cheng Daier, and took a bite of one herself.

Looking at the scenery outside the window, she couldn't help but sigh, "I never thought we would be able to leave Danzhou like this one day. I thought I would stay here for the rest of my life."

Cheng Dai'er took the dessert, gave a wry smile, and sighed softly: "Yes, but I never expected that we would leave Danzhou because of something like going to the northern frontier to find relatives."

His tone was full of helplessness and sighs.

If Cheng Lanzhou and Jiang Huaiyu hadn't been sent to the northern frontier, and if they hadn't had these worries in their hearts, they might have lived a peaceful life in Danzhou, tending to their families and the pharmacy until the end.

"Oh dear, don't think about such sad things!"

Seeing this, Jiang Yutang nudged Cheng Daier lightly with her shoulder, laughing and joking, "This is so meaningful, it's like a 'journey of searching for a husband across a thousand miles,' isn't it? It's much better than staying at home like a waiting-for-husband stone, right?"

Cheng Daier burst out laughing at her, then glared at her helplessly: "You're so glib."

In the midst of the joke, Jiang Yutang couldn't help but recall a small village he had passed through on his way to exile.

The old woman in the village who had once helped them had a husband who was conscripted to fight in a distant place many years ago, and there had been no news of him since, and no one knew whether he was alive or dead.

The old woman remained in the empty house, becoming a widow, raising her children alone with great hardship, spending her entire life waiting and hoping.

The thought of that passive, hopeless waiting is heartbreaking.

She didn't want to end up like that old woman, stuck in a passive waiting situation.

Since the idea of ​​going to the northern frontier has taken hold, we must do our utmost to pursue it and take action. Even if the road ahead is unknown, it's better than sitting and waiting for death.

Jiang Yutang put away her smile and said seriously, "Auntie, even though the northern frontier is dangerous, the battlefield is ruthless, and the environment is harsh, as long as we go there, even if it's just to deliver some medicine, we can still do our part."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Daier's eyes flashed with emotion, and she smiled gently: "You're right, even doing small things is good."

Her eyes shone as she looked out the window, her voice firm: "We will definitely bring them back safely."

The carriage headed north, carrying Jiang Yutang and Cheng Daier, along with two drivers.

The four traveled day and night without stopping. When they passed by a post station, they only made a brief stop to change horses, replenish their food and water, and never lingered.

Jiang Yutang covered all the expenses, showing exceptional generosity.

Faced with such a generous employer, the two drivers became even more dedicated.

Along the way, unless I absolutely had to stop to relieve myself or grab a quick bite to eat, I spent almost all my time focused on getting to my destination.

Even in the dead of night, as long as the horses can keep going, the carriage will not stop. Only in the latter half of the night will they find a sheltered place to rest briefly, to ensure they have the energy for the journey the next day.

In fact, the two drivers were secretly wondering to themselves how tough these two girls were, despite their delicate appearance.

After a bumpy ride, even seasoned drivers like them felt like their bones were about to fall apart, but the two girls didn't utter a single sound the whole time.

The intensity of this journey, traveling day and night, was almost comparable to that of an army's forced march.

Fortunately, the journey was relatively smooth, and they did not encounter the setbacks they had experienced during their exile to Danzhou, which was a stroke of luck amidst misfortune.

Despite rushing so hard, the journey, which would normally take a month and a half, was completed a few days ahead of schedule.

Beneath the city gate of the last city in northern Xinjiang.

The carriage slowly came to a stop. Cheng Daier lifted the curtain and jumped down. She looked at the majestic city in front of her with the map, then turned to Jiang Yutang, who had just gotten off the carriage, and nodded emphatically.

"That's right, this is it. If you go through this city and walk a little further northwest, you'll reach the military camp in the northern frontier."

"real?"

Jiang Yutang instantly became excited, quickly stepped forward to take the map, glanced at it briefly, and then looked up at the city gate, her eyes full of eagerness and anticipation.

After all this travel, we're finally going to meet soon!

Having traveled at a high tension, the group was exhausted and naturally longed for a good night's rest.

After entering the city, Jiang Yutang chose the most eye-catching inn to stay in.

After booking four adjacent rooms, we ordered a table full of dishes.

Once the two entered the military camp, conditions would only become more difficult, and this might be the best meal they would have for a long time to come.

After a hearty meal, everyone took a nice hot shower and went to bed early.

Jiang Yutang was so excited that she couldn't sleep. The next day, just as dawn was breaking, she set off with dark circles under her eyes.

Following the directions of passersby, the carriage traveled further and further off the beaten path, and the surrounding scenery gradually became desolate, leaving only the vast Gobi Desert and sparse short grass.

Jiang Yutang lifted the carriage curtain and looked out the window, her brows furrowing slightly. She whispered, "Auntie, have we taken the wrong road? This doesn't look like the road to the military camp; it looks like we're heading to a bandit's den."

Cheng Dai'er shook her head firmly: "It can't be wrong. Military strongholds are inherently dangerous and strictly controlled. The more desolate and remote they are, the safer they are and the less likely they are to be detected by the enemy."

Jiang Yutang thought about it and felt that what he said made sense, so she sat down again.

She took a deep breath, suppressing her nervousness, and glanced at the composed Cheng Daier, asking curiously, "Auntie, aren't you nervous?"

"Why are you nervous?" Cheng Dai'er asked, puzzled.

"All right......"

Not long after, the driver suddenly shouted, "Ladies, the military camp is just ahead!"

Cheng Daier suddenly lifted the carriage curtain and leaned out to look ahead.

Not far away, a tall city wall stood on the wasteland, and several armored soldiers stood guard at the entrance of the city wall, strictly guarding the camp gate.

The carriage was stopped by soldiers as soon as it approached the camp gate.

"Halt! Who are you? What brings you here?"

The leading soldier stepped forward, his eyes warily scanning the carriage and its occupants, his tone stern.

Jiang Yutang jumped out of the car impatiently and walked quickly to the soldier with an eager and sincere smile on her face.

“We are relatives of General Cheng Lanzhou. We came all the way from Danzhou because we were really worried about him and came to visit him. We would like to trouble you two to inform him.”

Fearing the soldiers wouldn't believe her, she quickly took out a pre-prepared pass to Danzhou and handed it over.

"This is the pass for the Danzhou camp. You can take a look."

The soldier took the pass, examined it carefully, exchanged a glance with the soldier, and then nodded to his comrade beside him: "You stay here and guard the pass. I'll go inside and report."

The two stood side by side at the camp gate, their hearts filled with anxiety.

Jiang Yutang couldn't help but look around at the construction of the military camp. The camp was laid out in an orderly manner, with tents lined up one after another. In the distance, she could see soldiers training. Everywhere she looked, the military camp exuded a sense of discipline and solemnity.

"Tang'er?"

Jiang Yutang turned around abruptly and saw a man in armor not far away with disbelief on his face. After confirming it was her, he jogged towards her.

The familiar face and voice stirred up a mix of excitement and grievance in Jiang Yutang's heart, and her eyes instantly welled up with tears.