A group of people dragged their feet for half a day and finally stopped in a mountain col.
This place is surrounded by mountains and is extremely secluded. At the bottom of the mountain is a large flat land, with a river meandering next to it. It is indeed a must-have Feng Shui treasure land for home travel and war.
There were about a hundred tents set up in the mountain col. After arriving at the destination, the bandits began to separate the people they brought and took them to different places.
Ning Yujin was taken to the river with a group of old ladies. There were more than ten large pots supported there. A man who looked like a small leader came out and said to them: "The grain officer will take you to collect grain in a while. On the hillside next to it,
You can collect firewood. You hurry up and make dinner. Brothers are all very hungry. But let’s talk about the ugly things first. Everything you do is supervised. If anyone tries to escape or does something small, his hands and feet will be chopped off.
It doesn't matter, don't bring trouble to the children and the gentlemen at home. You must know that General Kang has always been strict and has no trouble with his eyes!"
This was chopping off hands and feet. Where have those old ladies and aunts seen this battle before? The little leader's tone was a little more serious, and many people were so frightened that their legs became weak, and they didn't dare to cry even if they wanted to.
Ning Yujin lowered her head, resting her chin on one hand and thinking briefly.
It sounds like General Kang is the leader of this rebel army. I think he followed King Jingyang and had the surname Kang...
By the way, Aunt Wang Kang's brother in Jingyang seems to have been a moderate official in the army. Could he be that one?
The reason why Ning Yujin knew about this incident was because Aunt Kang had a daughter. When the Empress Dowager was still the Empress Dowager Yin, she was ready to force him to Mo Jingxiao. She could
Don’t remember clearly?
However, this man named Kang doesn't seem to have much ability. If he had, he must have attracted the attention of Mo Jingxiao and Mo Ye when he escaped.
But since he doesn't have much ability, he still recruits people from all over the country to expand the army. This is strange.
Could it be that there is someone behind General Kang?
If there is really someone behind him, then the first target to be suspected is the old witch, the Empress Dowager.
On the pretext of treating King Xing, she and King Xing were forced to recuperate at Yufeng Villa far away from the Emperor in Shangao, so that Mo Ye could clean up the remnants of the party left by King Jingyang and the Queen Mother in the court. But because of this, if she was here,
No matter what he did, Mo Ye was beyond his reach and had no choice but to do anything.
At this time, Mo Ye was in a critical situation. If he wanted to fight for power, it was indeed a golden opportunity.
But everything is just speculation. Is there anything else to say?
"Mei, come with me to collect firewood." A thick arm stretched out and pulled Ning Yujin, pulling her out of her thoughts.
I saw that the aunt who had been taking good care of me on the road pulled me and followed a dozen women towards the small forest aside. As she walked, she whispered: "Why are you so dazed? You, that person just now
The military master has been keeping an eye on you, and if his secret is about to be revealed, don’t blame me for not warning you."
Ning Yujin was shocked when she heard this. She quickly lowered her head and whispered, "Auntie's kindness will be unforgettable."
"You've already come to this point, why are you still talking about this? Auntie can't help you with anything. You'll have to be more cautious in the future."
Ning Yujin nodded quickly, keeping the aunt's face in mind.
It's easy to add icing on the cake, but it's difficult to provide help when it's time.
When you are superior, anything others do seems insignificant, but at this time, it is really rare to meet someone who thinks about you.
When they arrived in the woods, everyone gathered firewood separately. Ning Yujin followed the aunt and asked her: "Has any of my relatives been arrested?"
The aunt raised her finger carefully and pointed, and Ning Yujin recognized that it was the direction where the young man had just gone.
"My old man passed away early, but my father-in-law is still alive, but he is old and was not arrested. I also have two daughters, who have all married out of town. Only my youngest son did not run away, so he was also arrested.
Already."
As she spoke, the aunt pulled up her clothes and wiped her eyes, for fear of being seen by those supervising.
Ning Yujin quickly picked up a few dry branches and placed them in front of her aunt, and then asked: "Auntie, does your son have any distinguishing features that make people recognize him at a glance?"
The aunt nodded with tears in her eyes: "My son has a large black mole on his face, which no one in the village has. Because of this, he has been unable to find a wife. They all say that my son looks fierce, but he is the most
Being kind and filial is nothing more than… alas!”
The aunt sighed and said with some disappointment: "I've been looking forward to it for a long time, hoping that he would take a wife and give me some grandchildren, but now that I'm like this, I don't even dare to think about it."
Ning Yujin patted her shoulder and said with a smile: "Don't be afraid, aunt. Your son is blessed with great fortune. He will definitely marry a good wife and give you some plump grandchildren. You have to believe me.
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The aunt also smiled: "If this is the case, then I will be willing to die."
Ning Yujin took a deep breath and secretly clenched her fists.
The little minions supervising over there were waving their whips and urging them impatiently: "I said you old ladies, how long will it take you to pick up firewood? You don't know if you don't show your strength.
Awesome?"
As he talked, he walked over to check everyone's work results. When he walked next to Ning Yujin and the aunt, he suddenly stopped.
There was only a bundle of firewood next to the two of them. Even if Ning Yujin was not favored in Uncle Ning's house, she didn't have to do such rough work, so her movements were not very smooth. Even if she picked up some, she gave them all to her aunt.
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The little guy took the whip and looked at the bundle of firewood, then at the two of them, and asked, "Whose is this?"
Before Ning Yujin could say anything, the aunt hurriedly said: "This is hers. I just felt sick in my stomach, so..."
"I'm lazy just because I'm lazy. How can there be so many reasons? Do you think you are one of those ladies, with your body and bones so precious?" The young man kicked the aunt to the ground, picked up the whip and started to whip her.
Ning Yujin rushed over and the whip fell on her back, causing cold sweat to break out all over her body.
The little guy sneered: "There's quite a bit of friendship there, then I'll see how many whippings you get!"
"Wait a minute!" As soon as the whip was raised, Ning Yujin gritted her teeth and shouted to stop.
The little guy paused for a moment and asked her: "What else do you have to say?"
Cold sweat kept breaking out on her forehead, and even flowed into her mouth. The pain was so intense that it made her head feel dizzy.
She bit her lower lip and said bravely: "Master, let me explain. This bundle of firewood belongs to my aunt, and I didn't pick it up. However, I didn't pick it up because I just saw a lot of firewood growing in the forest.
Mushrooms, if you pick them and make mushroom soup, you can improve your meals."
"Mushroom soup, that's a good idea!" After hearing this, the little guy stretched out his hand and directed the people next to him, "You two can carry the firewood back, and the rest of you can come and pick mushrooms together."