Famine and Chaos: Weaving Cloth in Exile to Escape the War

Jing Zhichun quickly opened Shen Yu's medicine bag and looked at the herbs inside. These were all common herbs used to treat common colds caused by wind and heat.

Although she only caught a glimpse of the child from afar, she was certain that the child had also contracted the plague, and that using plague-treating medicine was the right thing to do.

However, Kyoto Haru did not intend to meddle in other people's business.

She did exactly what she was told.

She was never some compassionate saint; it was already incredibly difficult for her to protect herself and her two children in such chaotic times. Therefore, she didn't want to care about the fate of others, especially the fate of Shen Qingzhou's illegitimate child, nor could she.

Call her cold-blooded or selfish, she accepts it.

Just as Kyoto Haru scooped a ladle of water from the water vat with a wooden ladle, preparing to brew the medicine, a voice suddenly came from behind her.

"I'll come again tomorrow. Remember what you promised me: take good care of the Shen family."

Jing Zhichun was startled by the sudden sound and nearly dropped the wooden ladle in her hand.

She turned around abruptly and saw Liu Yi standing silently in the shadows of the kitchen behind her, only a few steps away.

When did he come in?

Why is there not a sound at all?!

"Oh...that scared me to death!" Kyoto Haru instinctively patted her chest.

Actually, besides being shocked, she felt a lingering fear.

fortunately!

Fortunately, she didn't act impulsively and immediately sold those precious medicinal herbs to the system!

If Liu Yi were to witness the medicinal herbs vanishing into thin air, she would be in serious trouble.

Thinking of this, Jing Zhichun quickly forced a flattering smile at Liu Yi, "Guard Liu, don't worry, I will definitely take good care of them and will never dare to neglect them."

"Hmm." Liu Yi nodded expressionlessly and walked straight out of the kitchen.

Kyoto Haru stood there, when suddenly she remembered something else.

If Liu Yi doesn't stay at the Shen family's house tonight, but comes again tomorrow and keeps coming to monitor them, then she can't kill the Shen family members immediately tonight.

Therefore, those medicinal herbs could not all be sold to the system immediately.

Moreover, she also had to take care of the Shen family's every need, from food and drink to toileting.

At that time, she will truly become the Shen family's maid.

"well……"

Kyoto Haru sighed silently, feeling a sense of frustration and regret.

What a great opportunity!

If Liu Yi were staying at the Shen family's house, she could have wiped them all out tonight.

Thinking of this, Kyoto Haru felt that she absolutely could not let Ryuichi leave.

Tonight she must collect all the medicinal herbs and then get rid of the Shen family.

She didn't have time to waste with these people. The Yang family was waiting for her to treat them, and her two children were also waiting for her.

Immediately, Jing Zhichun hurried to the stove and sold all the medicine except for the one for Shen Yu to the system.

Then, he took off running out of the kitchen.

When Jing Zhichun came out of the kitchen, she saw Liu Yi already sitting on the carriage shaft, holding the reins, seemingly preparing to drive away.

"Master Liu! Wait a minute!"

Jing Zhichun called out softly and spread her arms to block the carriage.

Liu Yi quickly reined in his horse, frowned, and looked down at Jing Zhichun, "Is there anything else?"

Jing Zhichun deliberately twisted the hem of her dress with both hands, then shyly pursed her lips, took small steps to the carriage, and deliberately moved closer to the carriage shaft where Liu Yi was sitting, before whispering,

"Master Liu, I...I...have a headache and I'm not feeling well. Um, when you...when you come over tomorrow, could you...could you please bring me some medicine?"

As she spoke, Jing Zhichun glanced quickly at the thatched hut behind her, where the Shen family's lights were on.

The doors to the thatched huts were all tightly closed, but Shen Qingzhou's voice and a woman's crying could still be heard.

Jing Zhichun turned her head again, moving closer to Liu Yi, before continuing, "As for... as for the money to buy the medicine... Master Liu, it's... not convenient to talk here. Could we... perhaps talk about it further away from my husband's house?"

Jing Zhichun's breath brushed against Liu Yi's ear, causing Liu Yi's muscles to tense for a moment.

He glanced sideways at the face so close to his, considering the woman's words, her affected manner, and her deliberate body language...

Liu Yi wasn't stupid; he understood immediately.

This woman is trying to pay for the medicine with her body!

This woman is seducing him!

Thinking of this, Liu Yi's heart burned with excitement.

Although this woman is now an exiled prisoner, she was once the eldest daughter of the Jing family and Shen Qingzhou's lawfully wedded wife!

Now she's reduced to being subservient to him, a mere bodyguard, and even hinting at offering herself to him...

Instantly, a surge of vengeful pleasure rushed into Liu Yi's heart, making his throat feel dry.

He tried to maintain his composure, but his eyes had already become somewhat unfocused.

"Sure, where would you like to speak?"

Jing Zhichun smiled slightly at Liu Yi, "Can we go to my house? It's secluded and quiet there..."

Liu Yi's heart skipped a beat.

Sure enough! This woman was seducing him!

Go to her secluded thatched hut...

Wouldn't that make things much easier?

The thought of spending a night with the once high and mighty young lady from the capital made Liu Yi nod without hesitation, "Okay. Then get in the carriage."

"Okay," Kyoto Haru replied, then quickly climbed onto the carriage.

The carriage was dimly lit. As soon as she sat down, a gray shadow, carrying a foul stench, rushed towards her.

It's that monkey.

The monkey jumped up, raised its paw, and slapped Kyoto Haru across the face.

After I hit it, it twisted its body and tried to run away.

Jing Zhichun quickly stretched out both hands and grabbed the monkey by the neck, then increased the force.

"Chirp! Chirp!"

Caught off guard, the monkey was grabbed by the neck and began to cry out, then its limbs started to struggle frantically.

"What are you doing?"

Liu Yi's voice came from outside the carriage.

"Hehe, it's nothing, I was just playing around with this monkey! It's so naughty!"

As she spoke, Kyoto Haru began to choke the monkey's neck even harder, and the monkey began to scream and struggle wildly, instantly scratching her face.

Seeing that the monkey was small but incredibly stubborn, Jing Zhichun pressed it against the carriage floor and began to pinch it mercilessly.

Soon, the annoying chirping stopped, the monkey's body slowly went limp, and it stopped breathing shortly afterward.

Kyoto Haru grabbed the monkey's corpse and threw it out of the side window of the carriage.

This beast nearly killed her twice; she can't be kept alive, lest it give her another suffocating death surprise later.

After doing all this, Kyoto Haru summoned a pistol with his mind and held it in his hand, then took a deep breath.

Liu Yi is much more cunning than a monkey.

I hope one shot will kill him.

Taking another deep breath, Kyoto Haru steadied herself before slowly climbing out of the carriage.