Started as a mute girl? I prospered in the lean years

The official road is very eye-catching amid the lush dense forest. Several carriages are tramping slowly from the green green, and the rustling of people is occasionally heard.

Shen Huaixu's eyes were slightly closed, and her slender eyelashes were hanging quietly. Several years of pampering had made her tall and tall, and she gradually took on the appearance of a girl. Under the long-term influence of the body tempering potion and shark beads, her palm-like oval face was as white as jade. The cheeks are pink, and the contours of the eyebrows and eyes are growing more and more in an eye-catching trend.

At this moment, she was half-lying on the carriage, frowning slightly amidst the bumps from time to time. She was not as leisurely as usual.

"Did the young lady's previous escape route follow the official road?" Xiao Man was wearing a dark riding suit and riding a horse. Compared with the ordinary maid dress, she looked more heroic at this time.

Shen Huaixu stretched with difficulty, sat up, and replied in a soft and lazy voice: "There are too many refugees in the official road. At that time, people are much scarier than the beasts in the mountains."

Xiao Man was silent for a moment, "Indeed, in such a world, the human heart is the most terrifying thing."

Shen Huaixu didn't speak again, looking at the familiar terrain and vegetation outside the window, she said to Xiao Man: "Xiao Man, I'm going to go out and get some fresh air."

Soon, the two men switched positions, and the long neighing of the horses broke the silence of the forest, startling birds and flying into the sky.

Arriving at the carriage in front, Shen Huaixu grabbed the reins and asked the horse to move slowly, "Second brother, Shuangjiang and I will go ahead to explore the road."

Slender and well-jointed fingers lifted the car curtain, and Jiang Xunqingjun's face appeared at the window. With a gentle smile on his lips, he ordered: "Be careful, don't leave too far."

Shen Huaixu was already riding forward, "I know, second brother, don't worry." As she said that, she grabbed the horse's belly and galloped away, completely ignoring the eyes following her.

The figure on the horse was obscured by the carriage. Jiang Xun restrained his gaze and lowered his hand. He took out a wolf-shaped wooden sculpture from his arms. Perhaps it had been touched too many times, and the wolf's body had become shiny.

After this wood carving, Axu would always send some gifts back, both expensive and not expensive, but he liked this one the most.

The early summer wind brought a bit of heat into the carriage, and the sigh was lost in the wind, making it difficult to tell whether it was misheard.

After walking like this for another two days, the group stopped at a fork in the evening.

"Second brother, it's time for us to separate when we get here." Shen Huaixu looked along the official road, "Two or three miles further there is a post station. It's just right for you and your group to have a good rest."

She wanted to take the side path. If she walked further back, the carriage would be a burden and she could only leave it to her second brother.

Jiang Erlang frowned subconsciously, "This is the only inn within a radius of twenty miles. It's already getting late. If we continue on our way, we have to sleep outdoors."

His eyes darkened for a moment, and then quickly disappeared without a trace. After this separation, he will need to stay in Huai'an Mansion for at least three years. It is not clear whether he will go or stay after three years. Secretly, he wanted to keep Shen Huaixu one more night.

Shen Huaixu rolled his eyes and said, "Second brother, sleeping in the wild is nothing. I'm almost used to it after walking all the way. This place is not far from Nanxia. It can be reached in two or three days' walk. I'll leave early and come back early. When I come back, How about going to the county under your control and seeing how your county magistrate is doing?"

Hearing this, the depression in Jiang Erlang's heart dissipated a little. He curled up his lips and said, "Second brother is naturally happy that you can come. There is a wild beast running rampant in the mountains..."

"Xiaoman and Shuangsheng are here, second brother, don't worry. It will get dark if we delay any longer. Second brother, please go to the inn quickly."

Facing Shen Huaixu's gaze, Jiang Erlang nodded slowly. He got on the carriage and cast a deep look at Shen Huaixu through the window, "Axu, second brother is waiting for you."

After seeing Jiang Erlang off, Shen Huaixu and the other two rode horses into the sunset for the rest of their journey.

Through the shadows of trees, Jiang Erlang could vaguely distinguish the figures of the three people until they were no longer visible.

He may not have thought that after this separation, he would not see Shen Huaixu for many years. It seems that the parting overture has been composed before this and is just waiting to be played.

Three days later, Shen Huaixu and the others arrived at Xiangyi City, the capital of Southern Xia.

The three of them had already changed into low-key Southern Xia attire and were walking on the streets of Xiangyi City with their horses in hand. Despite this, they still attracted the attention of many passers-by. Although their attire and appearance were not much different, these common people looked like You can tell they are outsiders. Shen Huaixu didn't care much about this.

Xiangyi City is a mountain city, surrounded by mountains on both sides, with a large lake named Luoyin to the south.

As the largest city in Southern Xia, Xiangyi City was naturally bustling with activity. Shen Huaixu noticed that roadside stalls were selling some weird food - all kinds of bugs.

"Can these bugs be eaten?" Xiaoman tried his best not to appear so fussy, but his eyes were still filled with surprise.

Shen Huaixu is not interested in eating like this, but he is not surprised at all, "It is edible, rich in protein, just like eating meat."

"Is there anyone selling scorpions and centipedes there?" He glanced at a small stall with a few cattail leaf leaves scattered on the ground, and the leaves were full of poisonous animals. Xiao Man couldn't help but sigh, "It is indeed the country of Nanxia. , it is true that there are poisonous insects all over the place.”

"Be careful, I don't have many detoxification potions on hand." Shen Huaixu warned.

While the two were talking, Shuang Jiang was looking around calmly. Whenever she goes to a new place, she will stay alert. This is her habit. With Shen Huaixu by her side, she will be even more careful.

This look really made her realize that something was unusual - someone had been following them.

She reminded Shen Huaixu in a low voice. Shen Huaixu did not stop and said in a low voice, "It doesn't matter, let's find an inn to rest first."