Exile? A mad, wicked woman empties the national treasury to escape famine.

"Hmph, impossible. I know a little about the habits of these crocodiles. Adult crocodiles don't seek revenge when they die, unless you disturb their cubs or things in their territory, in which case they will relentlessly pursue you."

As Ji Yunshu spoke, her gaze swept past the eldest prince and landed on Ji Yunyao in the carriage.

Suddenly, her gaze slowly stopped and fell on Ji Yunyao.

Ji Yunyao was huddled in the corner of the carriage, trembling, and occasionally peeked at her with her eyes full of guilt.

Ji Yunyao huddled inside the carriage, her clothes somewhat loose, but her hands were desperately protecting her stomach.

From Ji Yunshu's perspective, it was quite obvious that there were some bulging things in her belly.

Ji Yunshu had noticed this action before, but at the time she only thought that Ji Yunyao was holding some clothes or something similar in her belly.

But seeing the guilty look in Ji Yunyao's eyes, she suddenly thought of a possibility—

Is Ji Yunyao really going to court death?

"I'm telling you, Ji Yunshu, you're just not happy unless you pin the blame on us, aren't you? I've already said we didn't touch those baby crocodiles, why can't you understand?!"

"Don't you have a hidden weapon? Hurry up and pull it out. You could take care of these crocodiles in no time. What are you talking nonsense for!"

"Don't forget, you took a thousand taels of gold from me before, promising to get me out of here safely. I even gave you a written note. Are you trying to go back on your word? Do you still want your money back?!"

"Hmph, Your Highness, what nonsense are you spouting? You gave me a thousand taels of gold to help you escape that dangerous situation, not to say that your life would be under my control from then on. If you have such intentions, I won't care whether you live or die!"

The eldest prince was so angry that he vomited blood. A thousand taels of gold, and Ji Yunshu only saved him once!

He was about to say something more to Ji Yunshu when he saw Ji Yunshu squinting one eye and pointing at herself.

"Ji Yunshu, what are you pointing at me for! Don't think that just because you saved my life you can be disrespectful. Let me tell you..."

Before Chu Jinsheng could finish speaking, Ji Yunshu interrupted him, "Your Highness, why are you in such a hurry? I'm not referring to you, I'm referring to Ji Yunyao behind you."

"The Crown Prince just questioned everyone in his team, but there's one person you didn't ask—Ji Yunyao behind you. You should ask her carefully whether she touched any of these crocodile's things!"

Upon hearing this, the eldest prince instinctively shut his mouth, turned his head, and looked at Ji Yunyao in the carriage with a suspicious expression.

"Ji Yunshu, what do you mean by that?"

Ji Yunshu chuckled, a hint of mockery in her voice, "Don't you understand what I mean? I've made myself perfectly clear. You should ask your Yao'er if she's trying to kill you."

The eldest prince's heart skipped a beat, and his gaze fell on Ji Yunyao.

Before he could speak, Ji Yunyao jumped up from her seat like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, her tone tinged with annoyance.

"Ji Yunshu, what do you mean! What have I done now? I've been sitting quietly in the carriage the whole time, I haven't done anything to offend you!"

"Besides, I'm just a weak woman who can't even kill a chicken, so there's no way I'd provoke those crocodiles. Don't try to throw all your dirty water on me!"

"I think these crocodiles might have come here because of your durian. Your durian smells so strong, you should quickly throw your durian, and everyone else's durian, out to these crocodiles! Once they're full, they won't chase us anymore!"

As she spoke, she covered her stomach with her hand and hunched over, as if she was feeling somewhat uncomfortable.

The moment Ji Yunyao jumped out, the crocodiles that had been surrounding her suddenly became restless.

Many crocodiles had already charged towards them; some attacked the carriage, while others attacked the other villagers.

Ling Yun, who was already injured on the head, had no choice but to lead his officers to desperately resist the crocodiles' attack when he saw this situation.

Among the villagers were many strong young men who, along with the others, picked up some sticks from the side to defend against the crocodiles' attacks.

With the carriage completely immobilized, Sherlin didn't remain idle. He drew his sword, jumped off the carriage, and began fighting with the crocodiles that charged at him.

The crocodiles attacked much more fiercely than before, and they had a great difficulty in resisting them. Before long, many people were injured.

Chu Jinsheng wasn't too panicked. He had guards protecting him, and with so many people around, the crocodiles weren't just attacking him.

With these other people providing cover and distracting the crocodiles, it will be easier for them to run away later.

Ji Yunyao crouched down and came to his side. The carriage swayed and almost threw Ji Yunyao off.

Worried that Ji Yunyao might fall off the carriage again and get injured, thus delaying his plans, he instinctively reached out a hand to support her.

Are you alright?

Ji Yunyao stiffened for a moment, then immediately relaxed, raised her head, and looked at Chu Jinsheng with a gentle expression.

"Brother Jinsheng, I'm fine. Things are pretty much as I said. Look, these crocodiles aren't just attacking us anymore."

"Perhaps they really smelled the durian and kept following us because they wanted food."

"You quickly tell Ji Yunshu to throw away all their durians and feed them to the crocodiles. Once the crocodiles are full, they won't keep chasing us."

"I told my older sister before that this thing should not be kept, but she ignored my advice and put you, Brother Jinsheng, in danger in order to fill her stomach. What is she really thinking?"

"It's a shame you, Brother Jinsheng, kept trying to bring her into the manor so she could live a good life. I think someone with such a vicious heart should just be thrown to these crocodiles and eaten!"

Hmph, Ji Yunshu brought this all on herself. Who told her to be so clever and lead everyone to pick durians!

Did she really think it was so easy to find things in the wild? It's all Ji Yunshu's fault for wanting to show off!

Chu Jinsheng listened to Ji Yunyao's words and nodded inwardly, agreeing that there was some truth to them.

Before, the group was safe and sound, but after picking durians, they were attacked by crocodiles. Perhaps it was this thing that brought them trouble!

With a cold expression, he shouted at Xiao Wu before Ji Yunyao could speak again, "Quickly snatch all the durians from those villagers' hands and throw them to these crocodiles!"

Xiao Wu acted quickly. Having received the First Prince's order, he happened to be standing next to Old Man Zhao. He turned around and snatched several durians from Old Man Zhao's bundle, opened the bundle, and threw all the durians at the crocodile.

Old Zhao couldn't win against Xiao Wu, and seeing his durian being taken away, he was so angry that he pounded his chest and stamped his feet.

"Stop! Stop! These are all good things, really good things!"