Transmigrated into the Scum Female Consort - Chapter 13

Yun Chi and Ye Xuejin had eaten an egg and drunk water, so their physical strength had somewhat recovered. They walked at the front and thus avoided the whip.

The two Mu brothers were tall and strong and always walked in the lead, so they also avoided the whip.

As a result, only the dozen or so members of the Zhou family cried out in pain from time to time.

Yu Lu looked back at the Zhou family’s condition and reluctantly stopped the beating. “Stop hitting them, just keep moving.”

If they continued the beating, he was genuinely afraid these people would pass out, which would cause real trouble.

Yun Chi had heard Yu Lu’s words just now and asked quietly, “Do these officers not know the way?”

It was too unprofessional that Yu Lu, the leader, had to personally scout the road to find out how far away the next town was.

Ye Xuejin heard her and unconsciously glanced at Yu Lu, then whispered, “Usually, there would be one or two veterans leading the way.”

Regardless of the prisoners, the officers themselves needed to replenish supplies in time and not overly tire themselves out.

Therefore, among the officers responsible for escorting the prisoners, there should, by convention, be veterans familiar with the route and the distances.

“Then why does it seem like none of them are familiar with the route?” Yun Chi asked again.

Ye Xuejin’s eyes flickered slightly, and she slowly shook her head, saying nothing.

Actually, she knew the reason…

Although they were walking in front, and the officers had all gone to the back to urge the Zhou family, the Mu brothers were right beside them, and some things were inconvenient to say.

For example, the reason they were all newcomers was because of her.

Some people want her to live, and some want her to die.

After several parties wrestled for control, these seven officers were finally selected.

Seeing that Ye Xuejin seemed to have a hidden difficulty, Yun Chi thought about it and vaguely understood.

It seemed the key lay with Ye Xuejin. She didn’t know which factions these officers were ultimately working for.

The sun gradually began to set in the west. The prisoners’ speed slowed completely. Now, they were no longer walking; they were just dragging their legs along.

Yu Lu gazed ahead but still saw no sign of human habitation. They had probably only covered ten li in the last two hours.

He looked at the sky and ordered everyone to stop.

Zeng Laosan saw this and couldn’t help but grumble, “We are between villages and inns. What are we going to eat and drink? We can’t starve until tomorrow, can we?”

Yu Lu immediately detected his underlying intention and gave him a heavy look, but he still turned his horse around.

Upon reaching the rear, he found that only six women, led by Shiniang, remained.

Although he was confused, he had no intention of being nosy, so he didn’t ask.

However, fewer people was actually better; it would be easier to arrange things.

Shiniang calmly asked, “Sir, do you have a matter to discuss?”

Yu Lu went straight to the point. “This official can take you along, but I have conditions.”

“Please state them, Sir.”

“Hand over all your food to this official. From now on, you will be treated like prisoners. This is easier to explain.”

Shiniang showed no surprise and readily handed over her bundle. “To tell you the truth, Sir, this is all the food we have left.”

She had anticipated this moment. She and the girls had eaten as they walked, and now only a few steamed buns remained.

Yu Lu did not take it immediately, his gaze falling on the five girls behind her.

Shiniang understood and signaled the girls to bring their bundles forward. Her expression was composed. “These contain only clothing and some worthless items.”

Yu Lu frowned, then accepted the bundles. “Follow me, all of you.”

On this side, Yun Chi sat down and pretended to be in a bad temper. “Quickly rub my legs for me. I’m exhausted.”

She hadn’t forgotten Zeng Laosan’s gaze and knew she had to continue the act, or Zeng Laosan would hatch some new wicked scheme.

Ye Xuejin heard this, said nothing, and very submissively began to massage her legs.

Most people who saw this looked on with disdain.

Just then, Yu Lu led the women over.

Everyone couldn’t help but look at them.

Yu Lu handed his horse to Xiao Gao, telling him to distribute the food to the officers first, then walked toward Yun Chi.

Seeing the state Yun Chi and Ye Xuejin were in, he subconsciously frowned, clenched his fist, but had to suppress his reaction.

“You, come with this official.”

He was looking at Yun Chi.

Yun Chi was startled. After confirming he was calling her, she quickly got up.

Yu Lu led her to Shiniang and intentionally raised his voice. “These six people are your relatives and friends. They will travel with us to the southern frontier from now on.”

These women had no identification papers. If he took them along, the only way to fool the checkpoints was to push the responsibility onto Yun Chi, as Yun Chi was originally a beggar.

A group of beggars implicated by the Grand Princess would naturally have no identification papers.

He hadn’t originally intended to deal with this, but the condition of the prisoners was grim. In order to rightfully accept their rations and order them to help buy supplies, he could only agree.

Yun Chi cooperated by nodding, indicating she understood. She was quite self-aware.

At this moment, whatever decision Yu Lu made, she had no right to refuse.

Seeing that she said nothing, Yu Lu looked at the others. “These six people can go ahead and buy some food and water, and wait up ahead. Do you all understand?”

The crowd was momentarily confused, then nodded in sudden comprehension.

Understood. Since those people handed over all their food and were willing to endure hardship to run ahead and buy supplies first, what else did they have to say? Besides, it wasn’t their place to speak up.

The officers were qualified to speak, but looking at the steamed buns they had just received, they also raised no objections.

Yu Lu withdrew his gaze with satisfaction and looked at Shiniang. “You all set off quickly now, try to buy some water and rations before the city gates close, and wait for us at the city gate.”

Shiniang agreed efficiently, then led the five girls away quickly.

Compared to the tired and hungry prisoners, they were all well-fed and rested, with several times more physical stamina.

Yu Lu watched their retreating figures and sat down with a sense of relief.

“Let everyone rest well. We’ll continue the journey slowly later.”

There was no need to rush this time. Even if the city gates closed, it didn’t matter. Shiniang would bring people to buy food and wait at the city gate. At least they wouldn’t starve tonight.

Otherwise, if they continued to endure this, he truly feared the prisoners wouldn’t hold up.

Seeing that her part was done, Yun Chi turned back to her spot and continued the act.

“Keep massaging me. You can’t stop until I say so.”

Ye Xuejin quietly “Mm-ed” and got busy again, looking like a little punching bag.

The originally aloof and ethereal Grand Princess now looked like an aggrieved little maid, which was hard for people to watch.

But they were unable, and had no standing, to interfere, so their looks toward Yun Chi only grew more hateful.

The sky gradually darkened, and the team set off again.

The officers were so exhausted that they were too lazy to carry torches. No one would try to escape anyway.

Because once caught escaping, they would be flayed alive or worse, and their entire clan would be implicated.

Furthermore, these prisoners were all dizzy from hunger. Where would they get the strength to run?

Using the moonlight, Yun Chi held Ye Xuejin’s hand. After deliberately slowing down to put a little distance between them and the others, she slipped an anti-inflammatory pill into her hand, while simultaneously wishing in her heart for a few pieces of compressed biscuits as a reward.

Other foods were too conspicuous and easily gave off odors. The most filling and convenient food to eat discreetly that she could think of now was compressed biscuits.

The next moment, the reward arrived as requested.

[You have gifted one anti-inflammatory pill. Please choose a reward: Two compressed biscuits or two compressed biscuits]

Yun Chi: “…”

Good grief. If there’s no choice, there’s no choice, but this reward is quite particular.

The focus is on making the formality correct.

With two compressed biscuits in hand, she ate one herself and slipped the other into Ye Xuejin’s hand.

“Eat.” The person beside her suddenly leaned in, and a low whisper fell by her ear, causing Ye Xuejin’s heart to skip a beat.

She glanced at Yun Chi, then carefully looked around, covering her mouth with her sleeve as she put the item inside.

It was the smell of flour, yet slightly different. A strange, rich, savory aroma filled her mouth, invigorating her spirit.

Ye Xuejin had just swallowed it and was savoring the taste when another strange bottle was slipped into her hand, containing half a bottle of water.

“Drink it all and give me the bottle.” The familiar whisper seemed to carry a power that calmed people’s hearts.

Ye Xuejin pursed her lips and unconsciously curved them into a smile. Her consort was showing her divine abilities again…

Meanwhile, Yun Chi requested more compressed biscuits. Because this was the first time she had given Ye Xuejin compressed biscuits, the reward this time was larger—one package, a total of eight pieces.

However, if she gave compressed biscuits again, there probably wouldn’t be this much of a reward.

She was just planning how to maximize the profit from the supplies in her storage space when she heard the sound of a child crying, whimpering miserably.