Carrying the little lucky star, leading the villain on the road to exile

Chapter 220, Section 220: Speculation
We thought the snow had stopped, and everyone was hoping the road ahead would be easier, and that once the snow melted, we wouldn't have to suffer anymore.

This beautiful wish was dashed when, early the next morning, everyone saw large snowflakes falling, making it difficult to breathe.

This is practically leaving them no way to survive. With such heavy snow, is it trying to cover everyone up?

"What are you waiting for? Let's set off quickly. The climate will be much better and the temperature will be higher as we get closer to Lingnan." Liu Pingkang has already adapted to this kind of climate change.

This was just the beginning. Once they arrived in Lingnan, they realized that while snow wouldn't fall, hail and torrential rain were frequent occurrences.

However, there was no need to say it out loud at this point, lest it dampen everyone's morale. But those on this trip were all seasoned veterans of the court, and they all grimaced in private, but still went about their business as usual.

Bai Suihe no longer has such a fondness for snow; she's just a blank page. She's only lifted the curtain for a short while, and the cold wind has already filled the entire carriage.

"This weather is a bit troublesome," Bai Suihe thought, feeling the wind stinging her face. She remembered seeing Middle Eastern women wearing headscarves that only revealed their eyes, which she believed would protect them from the cold wind.

However, that image is definitely not suitable at this time, but if you can cover your head, there are other ways.

Bai Suihe remembered that the two maids had cut out some pieces of cotton cloth before, so she asked Chunxiang to find them.

Chunxiang didn't know what she was going to do. "Miss, please tell me, and I will cut it."

Bai Suihe was self-aware. Although she had inherited some basic needlework skills from the original owner in her memories, the original owner's needlework skills were really poor, so she shouldn't waste such a good piece of cloth.

So she gestured and explained, and Chunxiang's skillful hands actually managed to make it for her.

Bai Suihe took the widened scarf, first wrapped the middle of it around her head, then swung it to the left and right to cover her entire face, leaving only her eyes exposed.

"Wouldn't this keep out the cold wind?" Bai Suihe winked at Chunxiang and the others. "I see their faces are cracked from the cold. With this, at least they won't suffer so much."

Chunxiang nodded and drove the carriage ahead. Although she wore a felt hat, her face was always frozen stiff and her ears had frostbite every time they stopped to rest.

The three of them got right to work, cutting a piece of cloth into several pieces, and in less than half a day, Zhuang Datou and the others were wrapped up tightly.

Gu Kaiyuan only showed his eyes, saying, "With this kind of outfit, it's hard to tell who's who."

Bai Suihe: "As long as it's affordable, do you really want to run into 'acquaintances' on this road?"

Gu Kaiyuan shook his head. How big of a monkey must one be to run into an acquaintance in this desolate wilderness?

He's not like Gu Baijiang, who "holds" enormous wealth.

“Your wife is so clever,” Gu Kaiyuan praised his wife. “This will definitely cause another wave of imitations. Before long, the entire team will be traveling in masks.”

Thinking of that scene, Gu Kaiyuan couldn't help but laugh out loud. "If another robber were to come up with us, who do you think would look more like it?"

Bai Suihe: "Husband, are you thinking of changing careers?"

Bai Suihe had been wanting to find an opportunity to ask Gu Kaiyuan what his plans were if he separated from the Gu family.

Do you want to continue in the military like in your previous life, or find a secluded paradise and enjoy life?

However, this paradise is not so easy to find. There is no such thing as a pure land in this world; it is just a beautiful wish.

But since we're already in the Lingnan area, finding an island shouldn't be difficult; it's just a matter of whether we can endure the loneliness.

"Change careers? Madam, what profession did I have before?" Gu Kaiyuan blinked. In the eyes of the world, he was now a good-for-nothing gigolo who lived off women. "I mean after we arrived in Lingnan."

Gu Kaiyuan said, "I think it's good to be an ordinary person. We should have three or five acres of land, build a simple farmhouse, and live a peaceful life."

Bai Suihe rolled her eyes at him, "Speak like a human being."

"To be an ordinary wealthy man, traveling all over this beautiful land with my wife."

Bai Suihe turned away, too lazy to pay attention to him. Gu Kaiyuan had become increasingly talkative these days, as if he had completely let go of himself and was no longer as reserved as before.

In ancient times, was it foolish or truly foolish to utter such bold words?

She was already struggling to keep up with the journey after just a few days, and she wanted to continue like this for most of her life. Bai Suihe wanted to eat everything in her life, but she didn't want to suffer.

"Let's settle down first," Gu Kaiyuan had been struggling with this issue for days. Being an ordinary citizen meant accepting all sorts of exploitation from corrupt officials.

But he really has no desire to become an official in the imperial court.

Although it is unknown who took that position after his death, the Third Prince has a very high chance of winning.

If this relationship with Gu Antong isn't ruthlessly severed, it wouldn't be in line with Gu Antong's personality.

He didn't want to choose the eldest prince or the second prince. These two had made a lot of foolish mistakes in the later struggles. He wasn't out of his mind, so how could he possibly choose them?

As for the other princes, Gu Kaiyuan really couldn't find a suitable one.

In truth, the blame lies with those who only know how to give birth but not how to teach. Even someone like the Third Prince is trying to be the best among the short ones; it's truly a complicated situation.

Bai Suihe could tell at a glance that he hadn't made up his mind yet, so she sighed and said, "Let's talk about it later."

As the team set off, the snow fell heavier and heavier, reaching waist-deep in some places. The shovels that Liu Pingkang had prepared earlier came in handy.

From now on, each family will take turns sending one person to clear the way. If someone is too tired, they should be replaced immediately. No one is allowed to slack off.

"Liu Pingkang is really quite experienced," Bai Suihe praised. "How many times has he run this route?"

Gu Kaiyuan said, "I heard he's made more than ten trips, right? He's been going back and forth on this road since he started his job. He climbed up step by step from a lowly clerk. It wasn't easy for him."

Bai Suihe thought of something, and suddenly her expression became a little strange. "This journey has not been peaceful. How come he is so lucky to be safe and sound every time?"
Is this Lord Liu quite skilled in martial arts?

Gu Kaiyuan: "No, I've trained with him, and he's no match for me."

"Why is that? Is it because he always knows when to yield? Whenever he encounters robbers, he proactively offers them some benefits?"

Gu Kaiyuan said, "It's not that bad. Like that group of robbers before, many people would have died if it weren't for the fact that there were two escort agencies working with them."

Bai Suihe stroked his chin. "That was just an accident. It seems that Liu Pingkang didn't know the leader of this group at the time."

I have a bold guess: you said he's been on this road for over a decade, could this have led to some tacit understanding, or perhaps some shady dealings...?

(End of this chapter)