Chapter 265: In one’s decades of life, a year was spent at Youjia Village

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In order to develop the Southern Frontier, Emperor Ling Hui strongly supported the merchants who took the initiative to go to the Southern

Frontier. Not only did he elevate their status, but he also only charged them 10% of the tax.

Qu Yuanxian subconsciously believed that with many loose policies, the Southern Frontier might become another paradise land.

He had been fired and could not serve the people. He no longer had any chance of becoming an official in this life. It was better to change his identity and make some contributions to the world.

Madam Qu did not understand what he was thinking at all. She firmly believed that the Southern Frontier was a poor place where one could eat people leaving no bones behind. Other people wished they could not go, but he insisted on living a bitter life.

Madam Qu could not help but say angrily, “l don’t agree!”

Qu Yuanxian had long expected that Madam Qu would not agree, so he had already made up his mind. ‘Then my wife, you can stay behind with our sons.”

Madam Qu widened her eyes. “You’re going to abandon me? For a group of unrelated people, you’re actually going to abandon our entire family!!!”

Qu Yuanxian looked at Madam Qu’s face. On her graceful face, she could still see the attractive look she had in her youth.

Qu Yuanxian sighed deeply. Unfortunately, she understood him less and less.

“Yuling, I’ve made up my mind. ‘

Madam Qu felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over her head. She said without thinking, ‘Then go! If you go, don’t come back!”

In an instant, Qu Yuanxian felt as if a knife had been stabbed into his heart. He looked at Madam Qu with a pale face and left alone.

Madam Qu looked at his slightly hunched back and felt pain in her heart. She lay on the table and cried.

She did not understand why Qu Yuanxian had to go to the Southern Frontier to teach.

Madam Qu had cried, but before Qu Yuanxian could change his mind, she found out that he had gotten someone to pack a carriage of simple luggage and prepared to leave.

Qu Yuanxian was already old. Madam Qu blamed him for being heartless, but she really could not bear to let him go on his way alone.

When he went there, there would be no one to take care of him. She thought for a moment and called her two sons over to inform them of Qu Yuanxian’s decision.

Qu Liangyu said, “Mother, if Father wants to go, let him. With Uncle Cui and the others around, Father will be happy.’

If not for the fact that he was taking part in the imperial examination, Qu Liangyu would have followed Yang Quanzi and the others to the Southern

Frontier.

Qu Lianghua also said, “Father finally pulled himself together. Let him do as he wishes!”

When he was fired, Qu Yuanxian did not show it on his face. But everyone could still tell that he had suffered a huge blow.

Madam Qu wanted the two of them to persuade Qu Yuanxian, but she did not expect them to support him.

Madam Qu swallowed what she wanted to say. She waved her hand gloomily and asked her two sons to leave.

She locked herself in her room and thought about it late into the night. Finally, she opened the door the next day.

She could not stay and enjoy herself, so she could only follow his wishes and accompany him to the Southern Frontier.

Seeing the servants bring the makeup box to the carriage, Qu Yuanxian couldn’t help but say, “This belongs to Madam. Why are you moving it?”

The servant said strangely, ‘This is Madam’s instructions. ‘

Qu Yuanxian was stunned. As if he had a telepathic connection, he turned around and saw Madam Qu standing under the roof, looking at him gently. Qu Yuanxian’s eyes were moist as he bowed affectionately to Madam Qu, just like he had when they got married.

The words echoed in his ears: Husband and wife to take each other’s hand and grow old together.

The ten days were up, and everyone was leaving.

In one’s decades of life, a year was spent at Youjia Village.

Everyone looked longingly at the grass, trees, bricks, and tiles in Youjia Village.

Even though they had bought a lot of things and had money in their pockets, and they did not have to worry about encountering danger on the way to the Southern Frontier, everyone was still very sad.

Although it had only been a year or so, everyone had long treated this place as their real home.

Everyone had left countless memories here, but after they left, this place would be destroyed.

Everyone was glad that they had gone first and didn’t have to see this.

Xiaobai rolled in the snow in the garden. Bai Wutong and Chu Tianbao took a last look.

“Xiaobai, it’s time to go. ‘

Xiaobai got up from the snow and followed them out of the courtyard. It looked back, then happily followed Bai Wutong and Chu Tianbao.

You Huaijie was Chu Mingxuan’s subordinate. Chu Mingxuan wanted to infiltrate the Southern Frontier, so he recommended You Huaijie to be the governor of the Southern Frontier.

The governor of the Southern Frontier had supreme authority in the Southern Frontier and was on par with Marshal Gu.

If they did not have to battle for a long time, You Huaijie’s status would even be more important than Marshal Gu in the future.

However, You Huaijie’s past was full of blemishes. Emperor Ling Hui did not want to use You Huaijie, but he could not bear to let other talented ministers leave, so he reluctantly conferred You Huaijie the title of Governor of the Southern Frontier.

If he did not do well, he would be demoted after the imperial examination.

If he did work decently, he would deploy a few more people over.

When Bai Wutong found out, she was surprised and happy.

If that was the case, the entire Southern Frontier would be in their hands without anyone knowing.

The team set off in a mighty manner. Chu Tianbao’s and Bai Wutong’s carriages were wide, big, and warm. Xiaobai lay lazily on the carpet. When it woke up, if it was bored, it would crawl outside and look at the scenery. It was very comfortable.

The team heading to the Southern Frontier was huge. The Imperial Court had to take care of everyone, so their speed was slow.

When they arrived at other cities, they would meet up with the other people who were migrating to the Southern Frontier.

With so many people, accommodation was a problem.

With Sheng Huaixuan as their considerate relative, Bai Wutong and Chu Tianbao did not have to worry. They could arrive at the inn on time every night to rest.

As for the others, they could only rest in the carriage or camp.

Now that it was winter, it was still very cold even if they slept in the carriage.

Not to mention the commoners who camped in the wilderness.

They had no choice but to huddle together for warmth. It was different for the villagers of Youjia Village. They had made sufficient preparations before leaving.

Not only were there air-tight tents, but there were also warm sleeping bags. Moreover, they were experienced. They easily set up tents and took out the prepared charcoal fire. They looked methodical, as if they were out camping.

Madam Qu was in the carriage under two layers of blankets and still feeling cold.

It was useless even if Qu Yuanxian held her in his arms.

Their carriage was not like Bai Wutong’s, which were specially modified. It was cold during the day, and even colder at night.

Madam Qu could not help but say, ‘Go find Cui Shize and let us stay in the inn too!”

If this continued, she felt like she was going to freeze to death.

Actually, she would not freeze to death. It was just that Madam Qu had never suffered like this.

For example, the other commoners who did not have carriages could only rely on gathering firewood for warmth.

Qu Yuanxian could not bear to see his wife suffer, but the inn was only so big. What could he do even if he looked for Cui Shize? Cui Shize could only stay in the inn because of Sheng Huaixuan, and he had nothing to do with Sheng Huaixuan.

Previously, his wife had offended Bai Wutong. Bai Wutong was his son’s godmother, so he probably wouldn’t spare a room for them.

Even though he thought so, Qu Yuanxian touched his wife’s cold hand and said,

“I’ll go ask.. ‘