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

Ji Yunshu and Xie Moyao exchanged a glance. If what Aunt Wang said was true, then Wang Zheng was very likely already in Liancheng.

The thought of Wang Zheng's current situation made Ji Yunshu's heart clench.

When Wang Zheng left the army camp and returned home, he found that his family had been sent to this place of exile. He must have felt very heartbroken!

I'm really worried that he might do something impulsive.

However, after roughly determining Wang Zheng's location, Ji Yunshu and Xie Moyao had a better understanding of the situation.

Wang Zheng is Aunt Wang's son, and Aunt Wang must know her son's temperament best. Since Aunt Wang said that Wang Zheng might already be in Liancheng, then tomorrow they will focus their search on Liancheng.

It was quite difficult to hide in Liancheng and escape the sight of Prince Nian and the First and Second Princes.

Ji Yunshu thought about it and decided to go out with Xie Moyao that night. It would be easier for the two of them to look for someone, and since visibility was poor at night, they would be less likely to be discovered.

Thinking of this, she smiled.

"Okay, Aunt Wang, my husband and I understand. We'll try to find a way to get away and go to Liancheng to see if we can find Wang Zheng. If we do, we'll make him hide as soon as possible."

You don't need to be too anxious. I heard my husband say that Wang Zheng used to work for him and his martial arts skills were quite good. He's also very clever. The fact that he hasn't been discovered by others for so long means he must have some skills.

For the next two days, just act as usual. Don't mention Wang Zheng's affairs, and don't act too close to us.

As Ji Yunshu spoke, she lowered her voice, and Aunt Wang sat beside her listening attentively, nodding repeatedly.

Their conversation was only audible to the three of them from beginning to end. To others, it looked as if Ji Yunshu was chatting idly with Aunt Wang.

But the calmer they remained, the more impatient the others became, especially those who had sent Aunt Wang over to speak kindly to Ji Yunshu.

Seeing that Aunt Wang had been chatting with Ji Yunshu for quite a while and hadn't paid any attention to them, the group of people started to get a little anxious.

Unable to wait any longer, she took small, quick steps toward Aunt Wang and Ji Yunshu, and before she even reached them, she said anxiously:

"Aunt Wang, Aunt Wang, did you tell Yunshu what we just said? Please tell Yunshu quickly."

Hearing what the person behind her said, Aunt Wang felt a little hot-faced and couldn't help but complain.

These people are really something, can't they see that she and Ji Yunshu are talking about serious matters!

Back and forth, she kept urging Ji Yunshu to borrow things. If she really wanted them, why didn't she just ask Ji Yunshu herself instead of making her come?

Ji Yunshu raised an eyebrow, noticing that Aunt Wang's expression was a little off. She glanced at the group of women behind her and, seeing Aunt Wang's unnatural look, thought for a moment and asked:

"Aunt Wang, what are they talking about? Are they asking you to tell me?"

Living in the same village, Aunt Wang seemed to have a good relationship with those people, and Ji Yunshu didn't want to ruin Aunt Wang's relationship with the other villagers because of her own connections.

She didn't lower her voice, and several women nearby heard her. Upon hearing her question, they quickly approached, then drew closer, their faces filled with urgency as they said:

"Yes, yes, Miss Ji, we have something to ask Aunt Wang to tell you. Aunt Wang, what are you standing there for?"

"Quickly tell Miss Ji, it's no big deal to ask..."

Seeing the women's anxious expressions, their eyes kept glancing at the miners not far away.

Ji Yunshu understood immediately, guessing what these women wanted Aunt Wang to say to her. Her gaze fell on Aunt Wang, who looked embarrassed and stammered as she spoke.

"Miss Ji, they...they asked me to ask if they could borrow your ice-breaking device. They also want to open up the river to catch some fish..."

As Aunt Wang spoke, her voice grew softer and softer. She felt a little embarrassed to say these things, as her relationship with Ji Yunshu wasn't particularly good, and they had only met twice today.

She knew that with that iron pickaxe, she could break through the ice and, like Ji Yunshu, catch the fish inside.

She really didn't want to ask these questions, but everyone was pressuring her.

Worried that her words might upset Ji Yunshu, Aunt Wang quickly added:

"I was just asking on their behalf. If it's convenient for Miss Ji, we can borrow it for a bit. If it's really inconvenient, then let them figure out a way themselves..."

Without hesitation, before Aunt Wang could finish speaking, Ji Yunshu shouted loudly:

"Aunt Wang, it's alright. If you want to borrow that pickaxe, I'll lend it to you. However, you asked first, so I'll lend it to you first. After you've used it, they can use it. Once they've used it all, just return it to me."

She never intended to monopolize the fish in the river. They would all be from the same village in the future, and she would see them all the time. It was just a few fish; she didn't need to eat them all herself. There were plenty of them in her spatial storage.

The main thing is the pickaxe. These people actually came to borrow the pickaxe from me, so they owe me a favor. We'll all be in the same village from now on, and we'll see each other all the time. It's the most important thing to maintain good neighborly relations.

After all, when it comes to daily life, who would like to be constantly at odds with others? Everyone prefers a peaceful and stable life.

Even if I don't lend these people a pickaxe today, they will eventually find a way to break the ice when the men who work there return. Rather than waiting for them to hold a grudge against me, I might as well give them this favor.

Ji Yunshu spoke loudly, and everyone around heard it. When they heard that Ji Yunshu was willing to lend them her pickaxe, they were all extremely excited.

"Did I hear that right, Miss Ji? She said we can really borrow that pickaxe!"

"You heard me right, you heard me right, I heard it! I never expected Madam Ji to be so kind, not thinking of keeping it all to herself, but willing to lend us her pickaxe. She's so kind-hearted!"

"Yes, I thought she wouldn't be willing to lend it, but I didn't expect her to be so generous. I was wrong about her. It seems that Miss Ji is a really good person!"

Sigh, about what happened this morning, I don't know what her father was thinking. Such a good, capable daughter, and they've ruined their relationship. If they could improve their relationship with their daughter, why would she need to work? She could just catch a few fish to eat and sell; that would be much more comfortable than working!

"That's right, Miss Ji is such a good person. She lent us that thing so easily. No, no, I have to hurry home and wait for my husband to come back!"

"I'll bring my husband over as soon as he gets back." One of the women finished speaking, glancing towards Aunt Wang, and then added loudly:

"Aunt Wang, we heard what Madam Ji said. Please thank her for us. I'm going back now and waiting for my husband to come back. You can use that iron thing first, but remember to save it for me after you're done. I'm after you in line!"

After the woman finished speaking, she saw Aunt Wang nod slowly. Without lingering there, she happily ran back to her own home.