Bitterly cold winter, snowy month in the northern country.

  Choi Yeong wrapped herself in a thick, large fur cloak, shrinking into a ball and leaning against the corner of the carriage, not even wanting to waste the energy to stretch out a finger.

  The car was bumpy and swaying, and it was impossible to burn charcoal, so they could only use a copper thermos flask filled with hot water to warm their hands and feet.

  But if the water in the hot water bottle has cooled down, it must be replaced immediately. Otherwise, the hard metal will feel even colder on your legs.

  But the road is difficult and time is pressing, where can I have such a leisurely mood to stop and boil a pot of hot water from time to time?

  So at this moment, Cui Ying disdainfully kicked the cooled copper ladle out of the canopy with her toes.

  With a "thud", she used too much force and accidentally kicked that thing onto the wooden board.

  "What's wrong, Eldest Sister?"

  Outside the carriage curtain was Shi Xiu's meticulous inquiry.

  Cui Ling let out a breath and hastily said, "It's nothing, Auntie Tang accidentally dropped it."

  Shi Xiu smiled and said, "It's definitely cooler with water, but this time Wu Niang will have to wait a moment longer. We've just passed the border of Muzhou, and soon we'll arrive at Muzhou Prefecture!"

  He deliberately smacked his lips, "I came to Muzhou Prefecture once before, the city was bustling with merchants and guests coming and going, although not as prosperous as Shengjing, it had a unique flavor! Ah, I remember that there was a Linji wine house with a particularly delicious roasted whole lamb, that taste...

  "Roasted whole lamb?" Cui Ling's spirits lifted immediately.

  She lifted the car curtain, "At this time of war, is Linjiu wine house still open?"

  Shi Xiu was very pleased, every time he met Yuan Wusao's spirit not being high on the way, he remembered Yuan Dalang's teachings and reported one or two famous dishes in the northwest from time to time. Yuan Wusao immediately became radiant and refreshed.

  Although so far it has been nothing but a pie in the sky, they have tried repeatedly without success.

  This gave him a great sense of accomplishment.

  In order not to let this effect disappear too quickly, he continued to paint the cake. "Of course! Although Muzhou Prefecture is the last barrier between us and Rouran, this barrier is very solid."

  He paused for a moment, "Now that Fifth Brother is also guarding, what's there to be afraid of? Linji Wine House will naturally continue to welcome guests as usual."

  The cold wind blowing into the car was chilling, and Cui Rong felt a small, plump thing shrinking away at her feet.

  She hastily pulled down the curtain. And then she used her toes to nudge that ball of meat, "Hey, did you hear? Shi Biao Shu said we've already passed the Mujin border and will soon arrive at Mujin City!"

  The meatball struggled violently for a few moments before getting up, "Really? There's going to be a bed to sleep in soon?"

  Under the embroidered quilt with peony flowers, a round and lovely little face appeared.

  It turned out to be Yu Ge'er.

  The little brother poked his small face out of the quilt, perhaps feeling a bit cold, and then rubbed against it again, rubbing his little head into the big furry hood.

  He snuggled up again, and his head naturally rested on Cui Ying's leg.

  Cui Ling was so angry that her teeth itched, and she didn't hesitate to flick a peanut at his forehead. "Hey, I'm tired too, okay? You're pressing down on my leg like this, I'm about to get blood clots! Get up quickly!"

  Who would have thought that little guy wouldn't even bother opening his eyes. With a pretentious look on his face, "I'm cold."

  He wrinkled his nose, "I was so young, following you to such a distant place, suffering all the way. It's not easy to make it this far. If I get sick at the last moment..."

  This is a stark naked threat!

  That's right, this is the threat.

  "Brother, I never intended to conceal this. He smiled triumphantly at the corner of his mouth, 'If I were ill and had a life or death situation, I wouldn't mention home, nor would I mention Fifth Uncle, but just Fifth Aunt, you... could you bear it?'"

  Chui Ying regretted not being able to give Chui Ge a good scolding, "I didn't want to bring you here to suffer, it's all your own doing!"

  At first when she bid farewell to the Yuans and everyone else, she still felt regretful for not having seen her brother.

  Who would have thought that her regret soon turned into violent anger.

  This little bear quietly hid in her cart of medicine and food, and after three days and nights had passed, and they had traveled a long way, he finally came out.

  Choi Yong was so frightened that more than half of his three souls and seven spirits were gone.

  Shek Sau-kin was also shocked and frightened.

  However, the convoy had a mission to complete and couldn't turn back to send that bear cub back.

  A five-year-old child was entrusted to outsiders and sent back to General Guo's mansion in Shengjing Town, but Cui Ying was still worried.

  Brother Niang can deceive heaven and cross the sea, hiding in the northwest convoy, calculating the time to come down and scare them, what else can't he do?

  She was also afraid that even if she called someone trustworthy to send Yuge back, who knows if he would play tricks and escape halfway and continue to follow their convoy?

  So after much thought and consideration, Cui Ying reluctantly agreed to let Yu Ge stay.

  Brother Yun said that before he left, he had already written a letter to Su Zi and told him about his itinerary.

  But Cui Ling thinks that whether or not Yu Ge'er stays with the book, Su Zi's painting will still drive him to death.

  Su Zihua is now pregnant and pregnant women are most afraid of worrying too much.

  She then immediately urged her brother to write another letter, telling the family that he was now safely reunited with his fifth aunt and that his uncle had sworn to do everything in his power to ensure his safety.

  That's still not enough.

  She herself used an ugly font like a crawling worm, and solemnly and firmly expressed her determination to Su Zi.

  She is here, and her brother is also here.

  She's dead, but her brother is still alive!

  Dispatched a strong martial arts guard, riding the fastest superior horse, rushing back to the General's mansion of the town country to deliver the letter.

  After waiting for a few more days, I received Su Zi's reply and finally felt at ease.

  This journey to the northwest was originally a very difficult and risky one.

  Cui Ying herself was already a muddy Bodhisattva crossing the river, and with Yu Ge's "sweet burden", her mind suddenly entered a state of high alertness and high tension.

  She has never been so worried in her life.

  It's windy, I'm worried that Yige will catch a cold.

  It's snowing, and I've been covering his chubby little hands and feet all day, afraid he'll get frostbite.

  The chef who followed the army was a bit casual in cooking, she was afraid that Yu Ge would not be used to eating it, and always had to do it personally.

  Then Shi Xiuren was also attracted by the fragrance of this dish and refused to leave after tasting it once.

  Those guards' leaders, every time it's mealtime, always gaze at her with tears in their eyes.

  She couldn't bear it, so one time she deliberately made a bit more and gave some to them.

  Result...

  The result was that at mealtime, the army chef would nod and bow with a flattering expression, hoping that Old Lady Yuan would not be stingy with her teachings.

  She became the cook for the entire team in a rather tragic way.

  And all of this, in the end, is because of that little brat, Xie Ye!

  Cui Ling felt that all along the way, she had really gone to great lengths for her brother Ruo.

  She almost used up all her energy accumulated in the first half of her life at once.

  In her two lifetimes, she had never been a mother, but when the real mom should have been so hard. This time she is ahead of schedule to experience it.

  What's even more infuriating is that her brother always seems to find ways to get under her skin.

  This guy is arrogant and eccentric, obviously saying good things but always speaking as if he's arguing, it's really annoying.

  But really want to punish him, Cui Ying couldn't bear to.

  So even when she was most angry, she just raised it high and then gently put it down.

  No choice, she likes this kid after all!

  And she also bears the heavy hopes of the Yuan family's old and young on her shoulders, cannot let him get sick, cannot let him suffer, even sadness and tears are best avoided.

  She almost treats her brother like a little ancestor and worships him.

  However, for Cui Ying, Yu Geer is of extraordinary significance, and it's not entirely a burden.

  Well, at least with this child, the long, distant and lonely journey is no longer feared or panicked.

  Although Xiao Ge'er is sometimes quite cheap with his words, his actions are always very considerate.

  When she was thirsty, he poured water for her.

  When she can't sleep, he talks with her.

  When she was afraid, he comforted her and said he would protect her.

  When she missed the comfortable and warm home, he blinked his eyes silently accompanying her.

  Even if he made her angry, he always had a way to sell cute and do some thoughtful deeds, gently extinguishing her anger.

  Because of Xie Ge, Cui Ying's journey was truly happy and nervous, sweet but also burdensome.

  Fortunately, no matter how many hardships and difficulties have been experienced, they have all been overcome one by one.

  At this moment, the gate of Muzhou City is just ahead, victory is about to arrive, and she certainly cannot allow Yuer to fall ill at the last pass.

  So Cui Ying quickly surrendered again.

  In the distance, the city gate of Muzhou Prefecture stands majestically within sight.

  After entering the territory of Muzhou, what I saw was not chaotic people and desolate scenery.

  There were more and more pedestrians on the road, they walked calmly and peacefully, without any signs of fear or panic in the midst of war.

  So, those big cakes painted by Shi Xiu Jian seem to have a chance of coming true after all.

  Cui Ying pulled on Yu Ge's small hand and started planning, "Your uncle Shi said that once we arrive in Muzhou City, he'll take us to eat at Linji Wine House's roasted whole lamb. Have you ever had roasted whole lamb?"

  Brother Yang shook his head, a hint of distress on his face, "Roasting a whole sheep... isn't that a bit cruel?"

  "Then why don't you think it's cruel when you eat chicken legs? Why don't you think it's cruel when you eat beef?"

  She scolded him with one sentence, "How pretentious!"

  "Alright, alright, I mean, I haven't eaten yet."

  He muttered under his breath, "Of course I haven't eaten yet, how old am I? I don't usually go out much, and unlike some people, I'm not always thinking about food all day long."

  Chui Rong had already reached the point where he couldn't be bothered to reason with him anymore.

  She automatically blocked out her brother's muttering and said excitedly, "Roasting a whole sheep is all about the timing. Whether the chef's skills are good or not can be discerned with just one bite."

  The flavor of the roasted whole lamb in this era is actually not very confident for Cui Ying.

  The original flavor may be there, but the fishy smell and stench must also be huge.

  But she's not afraid now, she has brought a lot of seasonings with her, even if the roasted whole lamb at Linji Wine House is not delicious, it doesn't matter, at most she can make one herself!

  With such a beautiful expectation, Cui Ying sat in the swaying carriage and unknowingly entered the city.

  ps：

  Tomorrow will be the husband and wife reunion, is everyone looking forward to it? Haha!