Jiang Pengji crossed her arms and leaned against the side of the carriage.
Xu Ke felt more and more uncomfortable. He didn't even know where to put his hands.
"But that girl is quite silly and stubborn. You should know why she chose to stay in Hejian County, right?"
Xu Ke didn't say anything. He didn't know how to respond.
He didn't know at first, but since his Langjun said so, he naturally understood.
She stayed in Hejian County to take care of his aunt.
Xunmei's character was like her name. She was gentle and very kind.
"It seems that you understand …" Jiang Pengji patted his shoulder and whispered with a smile, "If you like Xunmei, remember to come to me and ask for her hand in marriage. If you don't like her, you should make up your mind as soon as possible. Don't waste her time … "
Xu Ke smiled helplessly. His Langjun's temperament was too unexpected.
The audience in the streaming room witnessed the whole conversation. Many people who liked the master-servant couple expressed their heartache.
Streamer, you are not a qualified woman from another world. Do you understand?
Also, when did Xunmei and Xu Ke hook up?
"I understand."
Xu Ke cupped his hands in front of his chest and kept his head down. Only his exposed ears were slightly red.
After a short rest and a full meal, they continued their journey.
The surrounding environment became more dangerous after leaving Hejian County. Not only did they have to face man-made harm, but they also had to guard against natural disasters.
The distance between each relay station wasn't fixed. Sometimes, it would only take half a day to travel from one relay station to the next, while other times, it would take three to four days. Fortunately, the carriages were equipped with enough rice and water, so the fifty people in the caravan didn't have to worry too much.
The journey was very boring. After five or six days, even the weak Xu Ke gradually got used to the bumpy carriage.
Although he was still pale, he was much better than before.
In comparison, his ability to adapt was not as good as Taxue, a girl from the inner yard.
Under such circumstances, the content of the livestream in the streaming room for the past few days was naturally boring. Having seen the scene of traveling in ancient times with their own eyes, they did not envy Jiang Pengji for being able to travel so majestically and ostentatiously. It was simply suffering.
Bingtang Lemon: "I was quite envious, but now I only feel sorry for her. I lived on the grasslands and rode a horse before. I know how tiring it is to ride a horse for a long time. Looking at the road, I can imagine how bumpy it is inside the carriage … In short, modern society is better.
Tianxia Wudi: "All of you are staring at the streamer and the carriage. Am I the only one who feels sorry for the guard who has to walk?" I counted and found that each of them had worn out seven or eight pairs of straw sandals. While we were resting, I saw someone sitting on the ground and picking the blisters on his feet.
Nide Yida: "You've hit the nail on the head. When I first entered the streaming room, I was wondering why every guard had a string of straw sandals hanging on their shoulders. If I didn't know better, I would have thought that they were weaving straw sandals to sell … Now that I understand, I just feel sad."
Laosiji Lianmeng: "I remember when I was in high school, the school organized an excursion in the third year of high school. The whole grade had to walk up and down the mountain on their feet. It was about 20 kilometers. Many people couldn't recover for a week." Over the past few days, these guards had traveled a lot more than they had traveled on foot. They even had to take turns to keep watch at night. A group of people sleeping in the wilderness … The conditions were really tough.
Thinking about himself, as long as he had a card or a mobile phone, he could go on an excursion at any time.
But in ancient times, it was almost impossible.
"The water in the water bag is finished. I don't know if there is a water source nearby …"
Liu She took a bite of the dry, hard cake. There was no taste in his mouth. The water bag in his hand was empty.
The guards sat in twos and threes. They seemed relaxed, but in fact, they were secretly vigilant of their surroundings.
"I'll ask someone to look for it. Father, go rest in the carriage."
Jiang Pengji took the water bag from him and selected a few guards who were in good condition to look for a clean water source.
She could choose not to go, but when it came to survival in the wilderness, no one had more experience than she did.
She could find water as fast as possible and avoid the dangers lurking in the forest. Her efficiency was unquestionable.
Everyone had a few water bags with them. If they drank a little at a time, they could probably last until the next station.
Jiang Pengji had a long knife on her waist. The blade was straight and sharp. If it weren't for her delicate face and short stature, she would have looked valiant and heroic. She raised her hand and chopped the bushes around her with the knife, clearing a relatively clear path.
"There's a stream half a mile ahead …" Jiang Pengji said with certainty. "It's not winter now. Snakes, insects, rats, and ants are active …"
Before she finished her sentence, she suddenly turned her wrist and held the black knife in a backhand grip. The blade and the sword deeply pierced into the tree trunk behind a guard. The guard was so scared that his body stiffened. His forehead was covered in cold sweat, and he didn't dare to move.
Because she had walked a lot, her breathing was a little heavy. "It's a poisonous snake."
She pulled out the knife with a clang. At that moment, everyone realized that the tip of the knife was stained with blood. A poisonous snake with a triangular head and a brown body was nailed to the tree trunk. It was still in the posture of exerting force before it died.
If it weren't for Jiang Pengji's quick action, the snake's poisonous fangs would have bitten the guard's neck.
"Be careful!"
Jiang Pengji put away the knife. Her expression was still cold, but it gave people an indescribable sense of security.
After stumbling for another half a mile, they heard the sound of flowing water. The troops looked at her with awe and admiration.
"Go get some water. Hurry up."
Jiang Pengji stood on a huge rock by the stream and looked into the distance. She didn't find anything unusual.
The guards heard her and immediately took down the water bags hanging on their bodies. They squatted by the water and filled it with water.
Sanzhisongshu Ningshi: "The ancient water source is not polluted. It looks really clean."
Nongfu Shanquan Youdianxuan: "It looks clean, but it doesn't mean it's really clean. If you drink it directly, you might get diarrhea. Who knows how many microorganisms are in it? If you drink it, you might be infected by parasites … I think it's safer to boil it first … "
Jiang Pengji wouldn't be so careless even if the audience in the streaming room didn't remind her.
In fact, every time she fetched water, she would ask someone to boil it in the pot and then put it back into the water bag.
"Langjun!"
While she was reading the comments to kill time, a guard suddenly ran to her with a bloody coat in his hands.
"What happened?" Jiang Pengji looked at the bloody coat that had been soaked in the water and took it. It was a cloak worn by an adult man. The material was exquisite. It was not the coarse cloth or linen that ordinary people usually used. "Where did you find it?"
There were a few cuts on the cloak, and fresh blood was still burning.
In other words, the owner of the cloak had been killed not long ago, and he was nearby!
"Langjun, when we were collecting water, the cloak floated down from upstream."
Jiang Pengji looked at the cloak, and her eyes flickered. The atmosphere in the streaming room also fell into a strange silence.
They all hoped that Jiang Pengji could go over and take a look. Maybe she could even save a life. But they didn't even need to think to know that the owner of the bloody clothes must have encountered bandits who committed murder and robbery in the deep mountains and forests. Or maybe they were being pursued by their enemies.
If Jiang Pengji went there, she might be in danger.
Kindness was a good quality, but it was not good to bring danger to strangers or the people around you.
That was called Saint Mary's disease!
Coincidentally, the System's voice rang in Jiang Pengji's ears. It had been pretending to be deaf for a long time.
"Cheng Cheng, a friend of Meng Zhan from Meng County in Cang Prefecture. He is currently in an unknown danger. Please save him in half an hour. Once the mission is completed, the host will receive the reward of "Full Breasts: Raise your wrists high and turn around, and your breasts will cover your clothes." If you fail, you will receive a level 6 electric shock as punishment! Please consider carefully and carry out the mission as soon as possible to prevent the target from dying. "
It was another real-time triggered mission!
Hehe, this time it was a level 6 electric shock.
Jiang Pengji was speechless.
System, you've been obedient for months. Why did you suddenly appear out of nowhere and cause trouble?
What did a human do?
"Langjun, do you want me to go and take a look?"
The guard asked in a low voice. He was afraid that his voice would attract the attention of the thieves.
"No need. You go and tell the others to be quiet. Don't let the thieves find out and cause trouble."
Jiang Pengji's face was cold. She threw the bloody cloak on the ground without even looking at it.
Obviously, people with discerning eyes could tell her decision from her reaction.
"Yes, I understand."
As the saying went, it was better to avoid trouble. There were only a few people who would stand up for injustice.
As the guards who were responsible for Langjun's safety, they didn't want any unnecessary trouble to happen.
Some of the viewers in the streaming room were very anxious. They typed and scolded Jiang Pengji for being cold-blooded and heartless. Some of them could understand it rationally, but they were disappointed emotionally … They wanted to see a streamer who was righteous, not selfish and cold-blooded.
At that moment, the System's voice came out.
The System gritted its teeth. "Don't tell me you want to refuse again. Host, if you don't listen to me, you will definitely regret it."
Jiang Pengji sneered secretly. "I won't do the mission. What can you do to me?"
The System said, "Level six electric shock punishment. Aren't you afraid of death?"
"Will you let me die?" Jiang Pengji asked secretly.
The System choked and said angrily, "You don't have to refuse the mission just to spite me."
"You're wrong. I won't save him just because he is Meng Zhan's best friend," Jiang Pengji replied coldly.
The System: "…"
I quit. This host is too hard to deal with. I know she hates real-time missions, but does she have to go against me like this?
About ten minutes later, the guards had filled all the water bags.
Jiang Pengji said to the crowd, "Let's go!"
The System kept trying to stop her in her mind. "Jiang Pengji, are you really not going to save him? The viewers in the streaming room are throwing rotten eggs at you. As a streamer, you should create a positive image. If you don't save him today, you will lose fans! "
"Shut up!"
Jiang Pengji spat out coldly. Her expression was very cold.
The System was furious, but it couldn't change Jiang Pengji's mind. It could only snort angrily.
At that moment, the guards realized that Langjun was leading them to another path.
"Langjun … We're going the wrong way."
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