Just like the previous life, the Gu Family ended up buying an ox cart.

The only difference this time is that, because there wasn’t much Silver, they only bought a medium-sized ox cart, which could barely fit six people.

"Spent 75 tales just to buy this rotten cart," Liu Yun said with disgust, thinking that half of the Silver was hers, she was dissatisfied with everything she saw. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"Mom, this ox cart can’t fit so many people. I don’t want to walk." Gu Antong hugged Liu Yun’s arm, whining.

"What can I do? I originally thought of buying two donkey carts, it would have been easier to distribute with your third uncle, but the whole family only allowed buying one, so we have to squeeze together.

However, you and your brother have to be smart at that time, don’t let your second uncle’s family take advantage."

Ms. Bai paid half the Silver for her seat, which she could accept, but the second branch didn’t contribute anything and still complained, which was excessive.

"Mom, you’re aware that second aunt is grandmother’s niece, there’s no way to ignore her."

"What can we do? If she squeezes in, someone has to get off, we can’t make your grandfather and grandmother get off, right?"

Gu Antong looked at Bai Suihe, "Third uncle is always the most dutiful..."

Liu Yun, "Then you all be alert tomorrow morning, as long as our family doesn’t suffer any loss, that’s good enough."

Bai Suihe was unaware of their calculations, buying some small items, and these things they didn’t have to carry, so it wouldn’t increase the burden.

Gu Kaiyuan glanced back at the Gu Family, still gathered there, and sneered internally, let them have their joy for one night.

Just like before, they booked a private room, this time the escort was generous and didn’t obstruct anyone willing to pay extra for a room.

As for whether these exiles would escape? It simply wouldn’t happen.

Exile was done by family units, with elderly and children, where could they even run to?

Moreover, without a residency permit, even if they ran away and got caught again, they’d only be reduced to slave status, or directly sent to the army, only fools would attempt that.

Late at night, Gu Baijiang sat up from bed, bypassed the second branch who were sleeping on the floor, and quietly went to the post station’s back yard.

"Lord Gu," a small-sized middle-aged man emerged from a corner.

"Lord Ming, didn’t expect you’d have to personally come this time." Seeing it was Ming Peifeng, the Third Prince’s aide, Gu Baijiang knew the Third Prince was getting anxious.

Unfortunately, that was his trump card; it wouldn’t be easily given away.

"Master knows you’ve been wronged," Ming Peifeng said, patting Gu Baijiang’s shoulder.

His gesture made Gu Baijiang highly uncomfortable; calling him ’Lord Gu’ was giving him face, did he really think himself significant?

"Master asked me to convey this though: he sees all that Lord Gu does and will find a way to clear your name.

Sadly, he’s tied up with many affairs and couldn’t come personally to see you off, hopes you’ll understand."

Gu Baijiang, looking moved, bowed in the direction of the capital, "Many thanks to Master for his consideration. Kindly inform Master that all is well here. When I return to the capital, I will continue to be loyal to him."

They exchanged some courteous words but neither got what they wanted.

Gu Baijiang yawned, "These days have been exhausting, and being this old, my body can’t handle it. I won’t keep Lord Ming here to admire the moon, I’ll take my leave."

"Lord Gu, wait," Ming Peifeng felt a bit angered by Gu Baijiang’s lack of tact, "You should know why Master sent me."

"Lord Ming, since you’ve revealed your intention, I’ll be direct too; that’s my last trump card, and I must find a path for my entire family.

I believe aside from Master, others are waiting for me on the road too, promising my safety, what does Lord Ming think?"

"You see, Lord Gu, you’re truly hot-tempered," Ming Peifeng, being an aide, knew not to anger Gu Baijiang at this moment, "Master sent me indeed to ensure your safety on the journey.

Rest assured, we’ll take care of those specters and spirits for you.

Just hope Lord Gu remembers his promises, don’t let Master down."

"Thanks for reminding, Lord Ming, but the confiscation came too suddenly, and I’m short on Silver, could Lord Ming help a little, and I’ll repay double later."

Ming Peifeng seemed unfamiliar with Gu Baijiang, but understood, anyone daring enough for such matters isn’t average.

Anyway, his primary task here was ensuring the family’s safety, ideally having Gu Baijiang hand over his trump card.

From his pocket, Ming Peifeng reluctantly handed Gu Baijiang two hundred tales of silver note, "I came out in haste, Silver is limited, Lord Gu make do with it."

"This is already excellent," Gu Baijiang wasn’t choosy, as these people would follow them all the way, and he could ask for more later.

Watching Gu Baijiang disappear, two men in black appeared behind Ming Peifeng, "Sir?"

"Don’t act rashly, he’s an old fox, won’t easily disclose the location to us.

This journey, ensure the brothers stay alert, guard their safety as much as possible."

No choice, the Silver in Gu Baijiang’s possession was too crucial, Master required it, and other Princes were eyeing it too.

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That night, everyone slept soundly. Those with some resources had prepared for the next day, ensuring it wouldn’t be so challenging.

So, early the next morning, the entire post station was bustling, each household busy loading items.

Even if everyone couldn’t fit in the cart, they could all walk without carrying anything.

But someone like Chen Dafu’s entire large family remained quiet, as before, not having prepared anything.

Gu Baijiang glanced over, chose not to greet this time.

Rather, he leisurely approached his family’s cart, directly placing his blanket inside.

"Why is there no space left?" Gu Kaiyuan stood by the cart, displeased, "We agreed yesterday."

"Who told you to arrive so late?" Xu Huizhen replied irritably, "Besides, who do you think should get off this cart?"

Gu Kaiyuan’s gaze turned to Xu Yulan and Gu Anwei, the mother and son immediately avoided his eyes.

"Still an uncle, and won’t you care for your nephew? Anwei’s feet are already blistered, I let your second aunt sit, she can hold him, so these two sit, isn’t it better than one?"

Xu Huizhen’s words received no response yet were not contested; everyone seemed to silently agree.

"Don’t forget; Silver was used by Ms. Bai." Gu Kaiyuan coldly looked at everyone, "Besides, she’s pregnant, is this everyone’s decision?"

"Alright, Kai Yuan, don’t be petty like a woman," Gu Kaichen said, putting on the airs of an elder brother.