Farming in space: the struggle of peasant girls

Chapter 83 083

Xu Gui was very displeased after receiving the news sent back by several people, especially after the steward's embellishment for fear of chaos in the world.

"Yang Erlang really said that?"

"Of course, how dare I lie to you, Young Master..."

"Young Master Yang does not approve of our going, but knowing our insistence, I suggest that we send some people to check the situation first."

After hearing the old housekeeper's words, Xu Gui's complexion improved somewhat,
"Then let's send a few people to take a look.

Such a simple thing has to be so troublesome..."

"That's right, now he wants to hurry and not stop, and he also wants my sect to send people out to investigate the situation before making plans, how can we make it in time.

Maybe, he was just trying to delay the time and let us miss the royal castle, and when the news came back, we had all gone far away, and it would be troublesome to go back..."

Xu Gui frowned again,
"You're right, then, we'll send five or six people to deliver a load of cloth.

If it is done, just let these people bring the slave back. "

"My boss is wise!"

The old butler didn't speak, and of course he didn't object.

Xu Gui, who came up with a solution, was immersed in narcissism and said,
"Then it's decided, if the candidate..."

"If not, let the old butler go. The old butler has always done things properly and reliably, and there is no one more suitable for this job than him."

Xu Gui nodded, looked at the old housekeeper, and said,

"Then I will trouble the housekeeper to worry about this matter. I hope that the guards can be brought back sooner. Now that I am like this, I am really uneasy."

The old housekeeper bowed deeply,
"Old slave must do his best."

There was no need to make any preparations. The old housekeeper took a steward and four servants, and drove an ox cart full of cloth along the main road to the direction of Wang's Tubao.

……

It was morning when the old housekeeper left, and the fleeing team also set off after a while.

The fleeing team started in a certain direction, and the speed was the same as before. People who were familiar with these could easily judge where they were after a day of driving. ,

The old butler is the most experienced person among them, so no one doubts that the old butler will not find them when he returns.

Xu Gui sent the old housekeeper away, feeling a bit of indescribable melancholy in his heart, like the feeling he felt when his father left him and went south to Bazhou to say goodbye years ago.

Then he laughed at himself, it is natural for father and son to be sad when they part, but the old butler is just a domestic servant, what is there to be sad about?
Besides, the old housekeeper will be back in two days at most.

He was so stupid in rushing to think about these things.

It's too boring on the road.

"Come here, go and invite Ji Xiucai."

Knowing Ji Xiucai was a coincidence. At that time, Ji Xiucai was collecting firewood nearby. He happened to get out of the carriage to breathe, and he saw this unique person at a glance.

That straight waist and haughty demeanor are very different from ordinary beggars and refugees, so it is easy to distinguish.

Sure enough, after some inquiries, he learned that this was a scholar and a scholar.

At that time, he started to make friends. After more than half a month, he saw who he met. At this time, he finally met someone with similar identities. How could he not be excited?

The two could indeed speak a few words, but not completely.

Most of the time, the two talk differently and don't understand each other, but this doesn't affect their communication, because they can't find anyone else to say these things except each other.

Not long after, Ji Xiucai came to Xu Gui's carriage with his daughter in his arms.

Xu Gui set out tea and desserts, and even took the initiative to give the children some snacks.

"The child looks more energetic than a few days ago."

Ji Xiucai nodded, and when he looked at the daughter in his arms, there was a trace of freshness on his world-weary face.

"It's much better."

After exchanging pleasantries, Xu Gui began to confide in Ji Xiucai, talking about the fact that he wanted to go to Wang's Tubao for help but was rejected.

To Xu Gui's dissatisfaction, this time Ji Xiucai's answer was somewhat oriented towards Yang Erlang, standing on the opposite side of him. Most of them were able to maintain a united front well before.

Ji Xiucai thought for a while and said,

"Ji's Village doesn't communicate with the outside world very much, but Wang's Citadel is not far away, and I can hear some news occasionally, and it's really domineering.

In these years, one must be on guard against others, and what Yang Erlang said was right. "

But no matter what, what Ji Xiucai said was more effective than others.

"This royal castle, is it really that bad?"

……

Soon the day passed, and after driving for a day, Yang Erlang chose a place to camp, and everyone began to camp.

At the same time, they will not rush on the next day, but will stay and rest for a day, and wait for the people sent by the Xu family caravan to come back.

Muyu stood on the high ground and looked around, especially looking at the low-lying positions.

It is more likely that there is water in the low terrain. Even if there is no water, she will not be easily suspected of letting water in.

She selected a rough location and planned to go to see it the next day.

She did just that the next day, and it worked out pretty well.

She wandered around in that area for a long time, found one that was as deep as a person among the many potholes, and then secretly moved all the water from the spring in the mustard space into this pothole.

It's a pity that after the water was poured into the pothole, half of it disappeared into the ground in an instant. She didn't delay much, and immediately ran to call for someone.

In the end, Taohua who was summoned took out a bucket and a half of muddy water with her from the pit.

Originally, she released at least four barrels of clean water.

But fortunately, at least this bucket and a half of water can be seen.

Peach Blossom is very happy. Although it is muddy water, it can be easily filtered and still drinkable after boiling. With this water, there is no need to worry about running out of water. If you save some food, you can last for another two days.

The water problem was solved, and Mu Yu and Tao Hua laughed and returned to the camp with half a bucket of water.

The atmosphere in the camp was tense.

Yang Erlang sat by the bonfire with a solemn expression, beckoning to Mu Yu, and Mu Yu sat down beside him.

"What happened?"

"Those who went to Wang's Castle were supposed to come back today, but so far, no one has come back.

Just now, someone from the Xu family caravan said that they need to rest for another day and wait for them to come back, but I refused. "

Mu Yu immediately thought about it,
"The old housekeeper and the others are driving the ox cart, and the speed is not slow. According to this speed and distance, as long as the progress is smooth and there is no delay, they will definitely be able to keep up.

Even, can keep up at noon today.

Therefore, in this situation, it is mostly an accident. "

Yang Erlang nodded, "I think so too."

Mu Yu continued,

"It's possible that these five people ran away with the goods, but after understanding these days, I don't think the old housekeeper is such a person.

So I'm more inclined to another possibility, something happened to them in Wang's Castle.

If this is the case, then it proves that the Wang Family Fortress is a dangerous place, and we should get out of here as soon as possible. "

"The Xu family caravan doesn't think so."

(End of this chapter)