Chapter 93: The Whole Family Goes to the Banquet
“Creak.”
“Creak.”
Thick boots stepped on the snow, making crunching sounds.
The road into the county town had already been trampled by the large army.
The snow was packed hard.
The road was a bit slippery.
However, it would not cause one to sink in, so it did not affect their speed.
Jiang Mianmian’s family of five set out together, all present and accounted for.
Jiang Mianmian had been bundled up into a ball again. But since she was small and had no say in the matter, she accepted being a ball; if she fell, it wouldn’t even hurt.
Besides, no one would pay attention to her anyway.
She also carried Ant in her little pocket.
Although Elder Sister Jiang Yu had complained about having no new clothes to wear, she succumbed to the temptation, drooling at the thought of attending a banquet in the county town.
She asked Jiang Feng nervously, “Elder Brother, you have been there before. Do I need to wear a bib to eat there? Should I hold the spoon with my left hand or my right hand? I heard that city folk are particular; the spoons and chopsticks must be held with separate hands.”
Jiang Feng had actually been a little nervous himself.
But after being asked such a barrage of questions by his younger sister Jiang Yu…
He felt both amused and heartbroken.
Well, the truth was, he had only been there once.
And that last time was just the last time.
“Just go and eat however you see others eating. Don’t speak, just eat peacefully,” Jiang Feng said.
“Will they poison the food?” Jiang Yu asked again.
Jiang Feng:…
Jiang Mianmian:…
Father spoke up, “It is unlikely. If they wanted to poison us, they wouldn’t need to go to such trouble; they could just poison the well.”
Qin Luoxia looked at her husband with adoration in her eyes. Her husband was truly clever.
In the end, Jiang Yu just wore a normal padded jacket. It was actually quite good, with no patches on the outside, but people are always greedy. As a young girl, she also admired beauty and wanted a bright, colorful skirt.
Jiang Mianmian understood this well; if she were a bit older, she would also ask for new clothes.
Jiang Feng was feeling a bit emotional.
Before, he had not agreed to follow the two young masters.
Yet his godfather had gone off to make his own way in the world alone.
In the dead of night, the youth had once felt a tiny bit of regret.
But now, he was filled with relief, grateful that he hadn’t left.
Otherwise, he would not have been able to contact his family for so long, and they would surely have been worried.
In these chaotic times, human life was as cheap as grass. He was very grateful that he could be with his family, and that everyone was safe and sound.
Furthermore, he was much more confident now than in the past.
In the past, he had only been bluffing and joking around, empty on the inside.
Now, he was much more steady. He still joked, but he was no longer without support.
He had led the villagers to attack the bandit den and had killed Brother Hu with his own hands. At that moment, he felt he had grown up.
He made rapid progress every day, learning hunting from Mother and the ways of the world from Father. Although he was still young, he gave people a more steady and reliable impression, and others no longer called him the playboy Jiang Feng.
Jiang Feng was not carrying a sword today. He was wearing a green robe in the same color scheme as Father, with a padded jacket underneath, though it was not very thick.
In fact, he wasn’t really afraid of the cold; he was more afraid of the dark and of being alone.
When the whole family was together, he was afraid of nothing.
Qin Luoxia had also changed her clothes. It wasn’t anything made of silk or satin, just a regular padded jacket.
The family had only just managed to have enough to eat. Although that night, Qin Luoxia had thoroughly searched Master Liu’s house, she did not have the habit of being extravagant.
Having lived through hard times, she dared not be greedy or spend money recklessly.
She had to plan for the long term and consider the children.
As long as they were fed, warm, and clean, that was enough.
It was only for her husband’s clothes that Qin Luoxia paid extra attention. Although it was also a green robe, it was well-made, the length was just right, and it had pleats.
Fenger’s clothes were made from leftover fabric, but because Fenger was active and wore through clothes quickly, she hadn’t been too particular, and the cuffs were a bit short.
The family walked toward the county town as if they were going to the market.
Outside, Jiang Mianmian’s nose was frozen red, but she was still very excited.
Oh my god, family, who understands? Having grown up this much, finally, finally, she was entering the city for the first time.
She was so excited that she was dancing around, overcome with happiness.
Seeing the Rebel big brother beside her, she couldn’t help but give him a sweet smile.
Jiang Changtian chatted with the guard in a kindly manner.
“May I ask for the brave warrior’s name?”
“Ma Nansheng. My Mother had a difficult labor when she gave birth to me.”
“Since your birth was difficult, your life after growing up should be smooth.”
“How many people are in your family?”
“Seven. Me, my wife, two children, my little sister, and my parents.”
“That is not easy.”
“It is not. A while ago, our Lord gave us money, and I have already sent it home. They shouldn’t be starving anymore.”
“Life will get better and better. We will all get better and better.”
“Mm.”
“Do you miss home?”
“I do.”
“If you have time in the future, come to our house for a visit. We don’t have much to treat you with, but your sister-in-law will make you noodle soup.”
“Mm.”
The further they walked, the darker the sky became, and the wind grew stronger.
The guard’s eyes were reddened by the wind.
Jiang Mianmian’s face was also frozen red.
In Mother’s broad embrace, swaying back and forth, she grew sleepy again.
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