Chapter 5 The Punishment of Impulsivity
The next day, because of Su Zhili's prank, the departure time was postponed to noon. The Su family rested for half a day. When they set off again, their physical strength recovered a lot and their mental state was also good.
On the other hand, the yamen runners were all weak and in poor spirits, as if they had suffered a serious illness.
Su Qing saw the status of the yamen runners, frowned in disgust, with disgust in his eyes.
"Boss, do you think we were the Su family's words last night?"
"I think it's very likely. After all, Su Qing is an imperial physician. Didn't it say that the medicine and poison are of the same origin? It's probably impossible to make a mistake in poisoning."
Two yamen runners surrounded Wu Da and slandered them, looking at the Su family with suspicion.
Yun Lang frowned slightly after hearing this, then restrained the light in his eyes and walked over with a bitter look on his face.
"I don't think it's the Su family. Let's talk about the things that my brothers did to the Su family. If I had the chance to do it, I would have to take it all in one fell swoop.
From then on, the sky is high and the birds fly, and live a free life in hiding their own name. Why bother to suffer in the barren land of the Southern Wilderness?”
"Well, what you said makes sense. No matter whether this time was a coincidence or the Su family's actions, you will show me more strictly."
When Wu Da thought of the chaotic scene when he woke up this morning, his stomach was overturned and he couldn't help but retching. The others' reactions were not much better after seeing Wu Da.
The resentment towards the Su family became even deeper. They didn't care about the coincidence or the Su family did it intentionally. Anyway, the Liangzi had formed a conclusion.
Su Zhili's little man walked beside Su Yixuan, and with the hiding of his body, his face was filled with pride that could not be concealed.
"You did it?" Although Su Yixuan didn't know what Su Zhili did, he knew that they had suffered a lot when looking at the status of the yamen runners.
"Brother, I don't understand what you are saying?"
Su Zhili looked up, her big almond eyes were full of ignorance, and her expression on her face was very innocent.
Su Yixuan pursed his lips tightly, and looked at Su Zhili deeply, with an inexplicable look in his eyes.
Su Zhili frowned slightly and looked at Su Yixuan's expression in confusion, feeling that he seemed unhappy.
After an afternoon of trekking, the exiled team was still far from the next station when night fell, so everyone could only spend the night in the wild tonight.
In order to prevent accidents, the Su family and their group were put in shackles and shackles. Of course, this did not include Su Zhili, because she was young and enjoyed the treatment of having her hands tied with herbs.
Although the Su family was full last night, they had been traveling for a long time today and were empty at this time.
The yamen runners gathered around the fire, eating and drinking, and everyone in the Su family sat on the cold grass, leaning against a place to keep warm.
A night wind blew, and everyone couldn't help but shrank. Although the temperature was higher the further south, the wind at night was filled with a hint of coolness.
I don’t know if it was done intentionally or intentionally, but I only sent a bucket of water to the Su family, and there was not even a hard steamed bun that was difficult to swallow on weekdays.
Su Zhong looked at everyone's faces of bad spirits and was in a bad mood, so he asked carefully.
"Dear officials, have you forgotten our meal tonight?"
"Hmph, I've just left for a long time and I'm going to buy it with money!"
The yamen runner Zhang Danian raised his eyebrows and said arrogantly.
"Official, where do we have any money? When we were imprisoned, we were all searched, and even our valuable clothes were stripped of them!"
Su Zhong said with a bitter face and a sad tone.
Although what he said was the truth, Zhang Danian didn't want to hear this. He obviously didn't believe what Su Zhong said. He said that cunning rabbits had three holes, not to mention that Su Qing, who had been in a high position for many years, had no way out. He didn't believe it if he beat him to death.
"Bah! If you don't have money, just stay there. If you want to eat, wait for tomorrow!"
After Zhang Danian finished speaking, he spat and turned around and left.
Youdao is the most dangerous place and the safest place. The yamen runners would never have thought that the entire Su family's home would be in the most inconspicuous yamen runner among them.
After learning that there was no supper, everyone was very disappointed. In order to save their energy, the servants leaned on a deep sleep.
"Oh! I've been hurting you..."
Su Qing saw a little yamen runner who dared to be so arrogant. He was angry and more helpless. He was really bullied by a dog.
"Master, don't blame you! This is all fate!"
Yao Wanniang was also a lady from the official family. After the Su family was convicted, her family immediately broke off her relationship with her. Since she was imprisoned, she has never even visited her mother who loved her. This made Yao Wanniang heartbroken and also blew her heart.
Because she was abandoned by her parents' family, Yao Wanniang cherished the days when her family was together. As long as the family could be together, she would be happy even if she was exiled.
"I'm sorry for you and the children!"
Su Qing felt very guilty. After Yao Wanniang comforted her for a while, Su Qing calmed down.
Su Zhili sat down with her knees and lowered her head and said nothing. She bit her lips hard, with deep self-blame in her eyes.
At this moment, she finally understood the obscure meaning in Su Yixuan's eyes during the day, and the trace of joy in her heart disappeared.
She didn't expect that her own cleverness would hurt everyone, and she felt a little nervous.
"Don't blame yourself, it's not your fault!"
Su Yixuan felt Su Zhili's depression and comforted her softly.
Although he didn't know what kind of circumstances his sister had, which made her show a mature mind that was different from her peers, it was obvious that she was still too naive and acted entirely on her preferences and did not know how to take the overall situation into consideration.
Su Zhili suddenly raised her head, her slightly red eyes, with a sense of tolerance.
"I didn't expect this to happen, I'm sorry!"
Su Zhili said even more hoarsely, with self-blame and guilt in her voice.
"I know you are kind-hearted, don't act recklessly next time."
Su Yixuan had a doting smile on his face, and he raised his hands with great effort and gently stroked Su Zhili's head.
The sound of iron chains in her ears made Su Zhili's heart infinitely amplify. At this moment, she realized that she was no longer alone and that there was a bond in her life.
In her previous life, Su Zhili was alone, no one taught her to be kind, no one asked her about her well-being, but now she has a new identity and is no longer alone.
She knew very well that it was because of her impulse that her family would suffer with her. While she was blaming herself, she decided to take it as a warning.
"Sister, are you hungry? Is there anything to eat here?"
It was too dark, and Su Mutian didn't notice Su Zhili's expression. He moved to his butt and whispered.
"I'm not hungry, second brother, you can eat it yourself!"
Su Zhili felt warm in her heart as she listened to Su Mutian's words and said in a low voice.
"I'm not hungry either. I ate full last night. I just want to have a sleep now!"
Su Mutian secretly swallowed and said with a smile.
Chapter completed!