how could we possibly run out of food"Li Laotai nodded, "After dinner, we'll head back. You and Lao San don't have to worry about anything, just live your lives as you see fit. There's no need to keep...Under the same night sky, Jiayin had already fallen asleep, completely unaware that her boyfriend who was jealous easily had caused a big commotion.

Early in the morning, the sun rising over the horizon was still bright, making everyone sigh involuntarily.

Lao Hei and the others, perhaps having spent too long on Suijin Beach, were like a pack of wolves yearning for freedom, unwilling to stop for even a moment.

Almost as soon as he had finished his meal, Lao Hei arrived at the old house and inquired about when they were leaving for the southwest.

Jia Yin hesitated, not knowing whether she should ask someone to inquire at the Lu family.

After all, in the past, whenever our family went to the southwest, we would always help Lu Zong bring some things along.

This sudden refusal to help can easily raise suspicions.

But if it were the same as before, she wouldn't feel comfortable inside.

After all, being coveted and schemed against, and the incident of destroying military supplies, have all crossed her bottom line.

She weighed her options and then said to Lao Hei, "Lao Hei, I still have a small matter that needs to be taken care of here. You guys wait one day first, and we'll depart tomorrow morning."

Lao Hei immediately agreed, “Yes, County Princess. We might as well take this opportunity to prepare our luggage properly. After all, the journey to the southwest is long and arduous. Besides, the scheduled caravan won’t set off until noon tomorrow!”

"Old Hei, you guys better bring an extra vehicle this time and stock up on water along the way. Be prepared for a situation where there's no water source within a hundred miles! After all, it's been so dry for so long that things are probably different everywhere compared to before."

Jiayin gave several more instructions and then said, “This time, my sixth brother also sent back several tin cans. When you encounter good tea leaves, buy some to bring back. Also, remember to bring a lot of pills and wound medicine. You can go directly to the pharmacy and say that I ordered them.”

Lao Hei was very grateful and quickly got up to respond.

After some casual chatter, Lao Hei said his goodbyes and left.

Jia Yin went back to change into a more elaborate dress and asked Shui Ling to pick some watermelons from the warm room at the county princess's mansion.

As Wan'er was just leading Yuan Yuan in from the front, she asked, "Sister, where are you going"

Jia Yin said, “Sister-in-law, I was just about to go find you. I’m going to the palace to see the third princess. Are you planning on returning to the Earl's Mansion Let’s go together”

Waner hesitated for a moment before replying, “Alright. The grain has been distributed here in the village, and there isn’t much going on. I really should go back. My younger brother at home is seeing potential brides, and I keep worrying about how it’s going.”

"Your sister-in-law could just go back home directly. It's fine to stay at her parents' house for a night. The Earl's Mansion is right there anyway, she can't run away. If anything urgent comes up, she can rush back in time."

Jia Yin is the kind of person who would rather stay home her whole life like an old spinster. She's especially attached to her family, so naturally she fully supports her sister-in-law going back to her parents' home.

She immediately called Shui Ling to run another trip to the County Lord's Mansion, and soon she brought back a basket of peaches and a basket of apricots.

The peach is rosy and juicy, with a sweet and enticing aroma.

The apricot is golden yellow, round and plump.

Everyone was liking it, and Yuan Yuan couldn't help but secretly want two.

As a result, Jia Yin's sharp eyes spotted the situation and quickly hugged Yuan Yuan while comforting her, "Yuan Yuan, peaches and apricots have fuzz on them. You can't touch them casually without washing them, otherwise, your body will itch.

"Be good and follow your mother to grandma's house. Then, you can have a meal with grandma and uncle, okay"

"Good." Yuanyuan blushed shyly, hugged her aunt and kissed her twice.

Jia Yin laughed brightly, hugged her little nephew and walked out first, “Come on, Yuan Yuan is going back to grandma's house!”

Wan'er hurried after her, shouting, “Sister, put Roundy down! This little guy is too heavy. Don’t strain your arms.”

Chunxiu and Wanqiu, who were always quick and efficient, had already packed their luggage and loaded it onto the carriage.

Lín Grandma stayed behind to guard the old house, while Hé Grandma guarded the county princess's mansion.

So, the sister-in-law and brother's wife can go without worry, there is nothing to be anxious about.

The wheels rolled, the hooves drummed, Jia Yin's carriage was spacious. Even with a few more people, it didn't feel crowded.

There weren't many people on the road, so Chunxiu opened the window halfway to get some air.

Jia Yin, gazing at the distant trees, saw something red hanging from them. She asked, “What is that”

Watercloud glanced at her and replied, “My lady, that is the red silk band the villagers nearby made to pray for autumn rain.”

Jia Yin frowned, Wan'er holding her son also sighed softly, "Recently, both inside and outside the court have been busy with the selection of the Crown Prince and the empress. Almost no one pays attention to the drought. If this continues, if there is a shortage of grain this year, there will be difficulties for the common people after autumn."

"At least there are still some wild vegetables to fill our stomachs for now. But when the snow falls, there will be nothing left to eat."

Jia Yin nodded, "The granary in the village is too conspicuous. If there are really refugees coming later, I'm afraid it will cause trouble for the village."

"How about next month when we distribute food, each household gets two months' worth I'll find a way to hide the rest."

Wan'er heard this and became worried, quickly replying, "Okay, I'll arrange it next month."

As he spoke, the carriage entered the city.

Jia Yin sent her sister-in-law and nephew to the Xing family's gate before turning the carriage around and heading to the palace.

The third princess, hearing that Jia Yin had arrived, immediately instructed Cai Yun to greet her at the palace gate.

Along the way, Caiyun was so happy that she couldn't contain herself.

"Princess, since you left the palace these past few days, our princess has been terribly bored. She hasn't been eating well and has even lost weight."

Jia Yin couldn't help but laugh and replied, "Are you sure she thinks of me the way you think Maybe it's just because the chef doesn't have good Shuiyun cooking skills"

Caiyun followed with a smile, whispering, "All of them, all of them! But our princess really misses the Miss especially!"

The path to Zhi Lan Palace was long, thankfully lined with trees that provided shade, otherwise the group would have been drenched in sweat before even reaching the entrance.

Halfway through the journey, the little fox suddenly popped out from the roadside, having received news from somewhere.

Jia Yin bent down to pick up the little fox, and was knocked back a step by it. She couldn't help but chide, "Sāntiáo, where have you been sneaking food these days Why have you gotten so fat"

Three little chicks chirped a few times, then hid their heads in their master's arm, pretending to be dead.

Jia Yin couldn't do anything about it, she could only keep moving forward.

Occasionally, a flash of green might dart past in the roadside grass.

As the beautiful voice sounded in her ears, Caiyun, without paying attention, took an egg from her spatial pouch and threw it as she entered.

A green shadow took flight, the egg was swiftly devoured...

"Jia Yin, you heartless wretch, sniffle! Did you get a new person and forget the old one After being out of the palace for so many days, how come you only think of me now!"

The third princess, after reading some popular romance novel again, had mastered the art of playing the discarded woman to perfection.

At this moment, she pulled out her handkerchief and dabbed at the corners of her eyes, looking like a wronged woman accusing a heartless man.

Jia Yin rolled her eyes and laughed, "Don't tell me the one who feasted at my county princess's manor the other day was your stand-in"

The Third Princess immediately dropped her handkerchief, smiling sweetly and quickly pulling Jiayin down to sit. “Oh, I was just joking with you! Why did you leave me behind in the palace I'm practically going to rot from boredom.”

"I knew you'd say that. I didn't come to see you for nothing," Jia Yin pointed at the basket of watermelons, "These peaches just ripened, so I brought some over immediately."

Also, my family's convoy is going southwest to deliver things to my older brother. They will depart tomorrow.

"I want to send someone to Lord Lu's residence to inquire if he has anything to bring back home. If you have any words or items for Lord Lu, send them along with the messenger."

Today, two updates are served. ~~sea. Grandma fell ill like this because she was too worried about them."Tao Hongying thought of her son who was adrift somewhere, and her nose started to sting.She tried her best to cheer up, gently p...