vstars Chapter 614 Riddles
Chapter 614 Riddles
After dinner, everyone finally realized that they were family and the team was united.
We originally thought that Wuchuan was ahead, and everyone was full of anticipation, and it seemed that the carriages and horses were running much faster.
However, Jing Changjiang led them in a different direction, which made everyone confused, and Jing Chunxi couldn't help but feel a little strange.
She looked at her uncle, her eyes filled with confusion. But he simply smiled, as if he'd anticipated her reaction, and whispered, "Let's go to Shicheng County first." Although she didn't understand why her uncle hadn't told her in advance, she knew he had his own plans. Once she entered his territory, she naturally had to follow his instructions.
So she nodded, without asking any more questions, and directed the team to move forward.
In the carriage, Jing Changjiang added, "We can't put all our eggs in one basket. Otherwise, if something happens in Leizhou, it won't be easy to evacuate, and we'll be wiped out." There was a hint of caution in his words, as if reminding him of something. Jing Chunxi felt a slight pang of anxiety. Although she was young, she understood what her uncle meant.
Although Leizhou is their base, they need other ways to retreat in case of any unexpected changes.
Seeing Jing Chunxi seemed to be lost in thought, Jing Changjiang continued, "Shicheng County is a good place. It has many mountains and forests, and the terrain is high in the northwest and low in the southeast. The main thing is that there is a narrow outlet to the sea in the south, and the turbid water from gold mining is discharged into the sea without anyone noticing." He drew a map with his hand.
Seeing Jing Chunxi listening attentively and looking nervous, Jing Changjiang smiled. His smile was doting, as if he was looking at his own child.
He patted Jing Chunxi's shoulder gently and said, "Actually, Shicheng County is only a little over a hundred miles from Leizhou, and there are several routes to get there. We've already negotiated with the King of Yan, and they've just opened a direct route from Leizhou to Magang and Tuen Mun, which also passes through Jiangmen." Jing Chunxi's eyes lit up when she heard this; she hadn't expected it to be so convenient. The whole journey from the capital had been so bumpy, even in the best carriages, that no matter how good they were, it still hurt.
The main reason was that the carriage ride was too stuffy, and now she couldn't help but look forward to standing on the deck, listening to the sea breeze, watching the waves, watching the clouds roll in, and even fishing. Her eyes sparkled with excitement, as if she had already seen the blue sea.
"We plan to send a large ship to Anpu Fishing Village, the closest fishing village to the sea in Shicheng County, to facilitate travel with Leizhou," Jing Changjiang continued.
Hearing this, Jing Chunxi was delighted again. She said excitedly, "Then from now on, if Sister Xi collects tea and ceramics from Jian'an and Jiujiang Commanderies every year, can we also ship them here by sea? We don't have to go all the way to the capital anymore."
"Of course. If Brother Xiaokang hadn't gone to Jiujiang County to meet Xi'er last time, he would have taken a boat directly to Jian'an County." As long as Jing Chunxi was happy, Xu Zize could come out and ride in the carriage with them, but he would only be allowed inside the carriage, without the opportunity to show his face. He also had to keep his voice down and not let the guards get close.
"Your Highness, you will be free to go to the mountains or Leizhou from now on. However, it's best to wear a mask when you go out, keep a low profile, and avoid bringing too many people with you," Jing Changjiang specifically instructed. Xu Zize himself was well aware of this. In the past, he hadn't had many opportunities to show up in Lingnan, and in this area, it was almost impossible to find anyone who knew him.
But, it's better to be safe than sorry. Jing Changjiang's statement was the safest, and he himself was still wearing a mask. Xu Zize nodded, indicating that he understood. He knew that his current identity was special, and if he was not careful, his identity would be exposed. If the superiors knew that the King of Yan was deceiving his superiors, it would not be just a trouble, but a disaster.
After entering Shicheng County, we walked along the official road for twenty or thirty miles, and then walked along a very remote village road. There were only hills and mountains in front of us, and there was no road at all.
The carriage stopped at a small village.
"The road ahead is all mountainous. You can ride a horse for a while, but you can only climb the mountain to go further." Jing Changjiang jumped out of the car as soon as it stopped.
Jing Chunxi got off the carriage and noticed that all the carriages and horses had stopped at the entrance of the village.
Beside the road, there are several old thatched houses, each surrounded by a wooden fence, where different livestock and poultry are raised.
As soon as they heard the noise of carriages, horses and people, the chickens, ducks and geese inside the fence became agitated almost at the same time. The ducks and geese kept clamoring. If it weren't for the fence blocking them, they would have flown towards them.
In another yard, a flock of chickens swooped over, flapping their wings. In another yard, a few piglets rolled around in a small puddle, getting covered in mud. Jing Chunxi couldn't help but laugh, thinking these little animals were so adorable.
There were one or two people in each yard, who looked like they were raising poultry. But Jing Chunxi noticed that when she jumped off the carriage, everyone in the yard looked at them.
Almost at the same time, someone in the crowd whistled, and someone in the yard whistled in response. After hearing the whistles, some people in the house went inside, while others acted as if nothing had happened and went back to their own business.
Looking out, the entire village looked brand new. The houses, only a few dozen feet away from these courtyards, were half brand new wooden, with the other half built with stone at the bottom and mud bricks at the top.
The roofs are made of wood, thatch, or a few are thatched and covered with gray tiles. Although these houses look simple, they have a rustic beauty.
Seeing Jing Chunxi's curiosity, Jing Changjiang explained, "Your grandfather sent Uncle Zhou Wei here last year. He didn't explain it clearly to your uncle. He just asked us to find a hill similar to the one in Cangwu, which should be suitable for storing sand and panning for gold. He said that everyone should be moved here in the future." He paused and touched Jing Chunxi's soft head, "You guys! You are all playing guessing games with your uncle. Fortunately, your uncle is smart. There is a suitable place in Shicheng County, otherwise..." He shook his head helplessly, and Jing Chunxi also found it funny.
She knew that this was a helpless move. Her grandparents and third uncle, the three people who knew about the matter, were not allowed to leave Yamen Village. She naturally could not let Uncle Zhou Wei convey the news about the Fairy Aunt. The matter was urgent, so she could only resort to charades!