unately, Song Jiuli was well-trained by Jiang Wan. The midday meal was prepared together by her and Mrs. Song.And Song Ji-che ran off to gather a lot of firewood. When the meal was ready, Jiang Wan ha..."You're the bad guy, you're the bad guy! I'm the one who's Song family!"

Song Yang cried his eyes out, even resorting to punching and kicking Chen Wenhao. Jiang Wan shielded Chen Wenhao and glared coldly at Song San Niang.

"If you don't take him away, I'll have to hit him!"

Don't think that because she's a child, she'll soften her heart. If you act spoiled in front of her, the consequences will be the same.

"Damn you, you bastard! I want to have some porridge!"

"Mother, kill her! I want to kill her!"

"Grandma, I'm so hungry."

"... "

"

Song Yang cried loudly, punching and kicking. Song Sanniang couldn't bear to see her son like this. Fearful that Ginger would really attack, she hugged her son tightly.

"Yang'er, Yang'er."

"Sister-in-law, I beg you, Yang'er is also a member of the Song family's bloodline."

Song Sanniang looked expectantly at Song Dajiao, hoping that the frail Song Dajiao would relent.

Unfortunately, she was mistaken. Ever since her experience with Song Jiubian, Madam Song had stood firmly by Jiang Wan's side.

She avoided looking at Song Sanniang and continued to smooth the fabric in her hands. It had been raining all day, and the coarse linen shirts they'd changed into were still damp.

So this is the only way then, otherwise it's just too uncomfortable having all this stickiness on my body.

Don't ask her!

Suddenly, the usually silent Mrs. Song spoke fiercely, "We won't starve to death."

This was probably Old Madam Song's last act of defiance. She sat there motionless, like a statue.

But I'm hungry.

Song Yang pouted with grievance, wondering why all the good things in the house used to be his but now he couldn't even have a bowl of porridge.

Song Yang, the little overlord, eyed Chen Wenhao's porridge at his lips hungrily. Chen Wenhao was quick-witted, gulping it down in one mouthful and wiping his mouth afterwards.

"It tastes good, thank you, auntie."

You're welcome.

Jiang Wan intentionally rubbed Chen Wenhao's hair, and said softly, "Aunt just likes you so obedient and well-behaved child."

This statement was suggestive, and everyone could hear it. Jiang Wan clearly disliked Song Yang.

Chen Wenhao shyly smiled, puckering his lips. "Then I'll be a good boy from now on."

This made Song Yang furious, he almost went insane. Thankfully, Song Sanniang stopped him. She was also scared, afraid that the officials would help Jiang Wan beat her children.

Now the Song family was truly afraid to speak out, though they were angry. In fact, Ren Bang had no desire to bother with such trifles. He looked at the rain outside and frowned.

"Brother-in-law, don't worry just yet. It might clear up tomorrow."

Privately, Xiao Deng always called him brother-in-law. Ren Bang's voice was heavy: "This won't stop so quickly. If we delay for an hour, all of us will be finished!"

"What do we do then It's pouring rain, the roads are all blocked, we can't get out either."

Xiaodeng also worried, hastily comforting Renbang, "Our previous journey wasn't slow, it shouldn't be a big problem if we arrive a few days later."

"I hope so."

Ren Bang narrowed his eyes, looking ahead, always feeling a sense of foreboding in his heart. It wasn't just him; Jiang Wan felt it too.

The whole day, no one had eaten well. In the evening, everyone couldn't help but complain to each other, and some mumbled about being hungry.

"I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse."

"This damn awful weather, when will it ever end"

"I feel like I can't live anymore, that's it, everyone dies eventually."

"...."

Hearing those words, Jiang Wan wasn't unmoved. She was just more aware that she couldn't expose herself.

It was so shocking that food appeared out of thin air. She could be called selfish, but she wouldn't risk her safety for a little sympathy.

Tonight is bound to be a sleepless night. No one can sleep, some are hungry and others are afraid of the unknown.

"Sister-in-law, I'll take the night shift tonight."

Song Jiuchang, who had always been taciturn, suddenly spoke up. After finishing his sentence, he lowered his head again.

Ginger subconsciously glanced at Song Jiubian, and she saw him awkwardly touch his nose. It seemed that this matter was on his mind.

Jiang Wan readily agreed, "Okay, but we'll take turns keeping watch."

Song Jiuli also actively wanted to help, "Count me in, add me too."

"No need, you and mother rest well. Afterwards, during the day you will need to look after everyone."

Ginger couldn't bear to entrust the matter to Song Jiuli, after all, this fellow was carefree and might even help count money for others if he was sold.

Very quickly, Gingerwan and Song Jiuchi worked well together. Song Jiuyuan wanted to participate, but Gingerwan refused him with an impassive expression.

Song Jiuchi kept watch during the first half of the night, while Jiang Wan took over for the second. People's hearts were restless, and Jiang Wan didn't dare to gamble, so she quickly made up for her sleep and woke up in the middle of the night.

She almost swore, for goodness sake. For the sake of stuttering, Auntie Duan went to work again in the middle of the night.

Behind the dilapidated temple, she and the officer hid one after another in the corner.

Thankfully, the sound of rain outside muffled some of the noise, or Ginger would have felt herself going mad.

She rubbed her temples in annoyance, just meeting Song Jiu's gaze, which startled her.

"Why aren't you asleep yet"

She stood up and lowered her voice, speaking softly into Song Jiubian's ear. The warm breath she exhaled brought a sudden clarity to Song Jiubian, who had just woken up in a hazy state.

He paused his breath for a moment, forcing himself to sound calm and saying: "I slept for a long time during the day, I'm not tired. You should rest. I'll keep watch."

He mumbled out words of concern, but Jiang Wan shook her head abruptly, “I’m not tired, you rest.”

This guy is seriously injured, a real bone-deep injury. It'll take him a hundred days to recover, and who knows when he'll be completely back to normal.

As the two were pushing past each other, they suddenly heard a woman's suppressed voice. Ginger and Song Jiubian glanced at each other, then quickly looked away.

Of course, they didn't notice each other's ear tips were tinged pink, thankfully because it was dark, they couldn't see.

"Go to sleep."

Ginger ordered Song Jiubian, turning her back on him and ignoring him.

She didn't know that Song Jiubian hadn't fallen asleep. Anyway, she was bored and could only stare at the raindrops outside.

After about a quarter of an hour, Aunt Duan and the official returned one after the other. By then, Jiang Wan had already lain down pretending to be resting.

As the two of them fell asleep with rustling sounds, Jiang Wan finally let out a sigh of relief. To be honest, she didn't really want to eavesdrop either.

As expected, the next day, Lao Song's family ate again. Though it was just thin gruel made with only water, it was better than having nothing at all.

Ginger keenly noticed that Duan's stepmother looked haggard, nowhere near as fair-skinned, beautiful and energetic as she used to be.

She carefully stuck by Song Chen's side, serving him without complaint. It seems that Song Chen is her true love.

This was a classic case of being lovestruck, Ginger thought, shaking her head in disapproval. She couldn't bear to watch any longer, so she got up and said to Ren Bang:

"Big Brother Ren, I want to go out and see if I can find something to eat."

Although it was still raining outside, we couldn't let that stop us from getting some food.

Ren Bang's eyes were dark, "The rain is heavy, and the only road to the village has already been blocked by mud."

This way, even if everyone goes out to eat, they probably won't leave.

Ginger said this after much deliberation. Once everyone ran out of food, even if they got along well with the officials...

Humanity is easily tested; she does not want to possess space while starving, nor does she want to be coveted.th prince swept his palm across the county magistrate, sending him crashing to the ground.As long as she left, she could order Song Jiubian's men to do this!He and his father have been looking into th...