Chapter 540: Parting Ways with the Lu Family (Patreon)

Chapter 540: Parting Ways with the Lu Family

Shu Yu nodded. "Hmm."

"You too, be careful and dress warmly in the changing climate of the southwest. Don't fall ill," Shu Yu cautioned.

Lu Erbai smiled and replied, "I know."

Father and daughter exchanged a few more words before bidding a reluctant farewell.

The next day, the Lu family packed their belongings and continued to follow the exile group. After a couple of hours, they glanced back at Shu Yu from a distance, turned their carriages around, and headed towards a different path.

Watching them move farther away, Zhao Xi felt a bit reluctant.

"For the rest of the journey, it's just the two of us again. Ah, I have to endure rough sleeping and dining with you," Zhao Xi complained. Alas, Ah Yun lacked a conscience. When it was just the two of them, they had to make do without caring much about food, clothing, and shelter.

Having the Lu family around made a difference. Regardless of the circumstances, there was always a place to seek shelter from the wind and rain.

Zhao Xi genuinely enjoyed traveling with the Lu family. Despite being a large family, each member had their assigned tasks, making everything run smoothly. Zhao Xi had never experienced such ease before.

At least, he didn't have to worry about meals. Along the way, there was always someone preparing food and water.

When he felt bored, he could chat and share stories with Da Hu and San Ya. They would even stop at noon to enjoy warm food. It felt more like a leisure outing than a journey of hardship.

Now that the Lu family had left, the days of suffering were about to return.

For instance, right now, Zhao Xi was once again driving the horse carriage. Previously, it was the hired escorts who took turns driving, allowing him occasional rest inside the carriage or even a chance to ride a horse.

Meng Yunzheng let him mumble to himself, paying no attention as he lifted the carriage curtain and gazed outside.

After a while, he finally spoke up, "Let's stop here and have some food. It's noon."

"Okay." Zhao Xi immediately pulled the reins, stopping the carriage on the side.

Meng Yunzheng stepped down from the carriage and took out the prepared meal for the day.

Zhao Xi watched with a smile. Luckily, today's food was prepared by the Lu family before they left. It had gotten a bit cold, but heating it up on would be quick.

With a strong sense of responsibility, Zhao Xi fetched the stove from the carriage and squatted down to start a fire.

Meng Yunzheng looked around and then untied the reins, leading the horses to graze.

Once the food was heated up by Zhao Xi, he called out to Meng Yunzheng, who then returned with the horses.

"We can still enjoy a proper meal today, but tomorrow we'll be back to eating buns and pancakes. Let's cherish this opportunity. Here, this portion is for you, you..."

Before Zhao Xi could finish his sentence, a clattering sound reached his ears.

He turned his head and saw a spirited horse racing towards them. Seated on it was a man with a document bag on his back, dashing towards them like lightning.

Spotting Zhao Xi and Meng Yunzheng ahead, the man waved his hand and shouted, "Move aside, move aside, make way for me!"

Meng Yunzheng immediately pulled the horses to a stop, but Zhao Xi was a step slower. By the time he reacted, the horse was already right in front of him.

He could only take two steps back, inadvertently dropping the pot from his hand, which landed with a loud "crash" and spilled the contents all over the ground, wasting the entire meal.

Zhao Xi felt like crying but had no tears. He turned his head and glared fiercely at the departing figure of the man and horse, cursing at his back since the person couldn't hear him, "Can't you ride a horse properly? The official road is over there, why did you crash into me?"

Chapter 541: An Accident