How I Pampered the Tyrant Into Devotion With My Space-Chapter 516: A Rare Devoted Lover

Along the way, their days were quite comfortable, mostly spent eating and sleeping.

The interior of the carriage was very cozy, and it had been transformed to allow sitting or lying down.

Thick quilts cushioned the seats, so even if the carriage jolted, it wasn’t too severe.

After all, they brought several cooks with them.

If they got tired or hungry, they could set up a stove on the spot and start cooking.

However, along the way, they did see large groups of refugees migrating.

Even the areas near Jiangnan had refugees appearing.

Pei Shu’er knew that the three-year drought had dealt a massive blow to Dayan.

Especially since the Emperor didn’t address the situation but instead adopted the most drastic measures.

Some refugees had even organized themselves into armies and started attacking cities.

Throughout this journey, they saw too many such impromptu armies.

When these armies failed to capture cities, they turned to robbing other refugees.

The management was extremely chaotic.

Compared to other places experiencing refugee revolts, the areas under Jingzhou City’s jurisdiction were instead calm, with only a few refugees in sight.

And these refugees, once they appeared outside Jingzhou City, were immediately brainwashed by government officials, praising how wonderful the Gulan Military Camp was.

Pei Shu’er even saw that Prefect Xie ordered people to create a booklet illustrating the food at Gulan Military Camp, the soldiers’ morale, and how families were settled.

It was even colored.

Most importantly, it wasn’t false propaganda.

Pei Shu’er couldn’t help but admire Prefect Xie.

This would be considered a common tactic in later times, but here, thinking of using booklets for promotion truly showed talent.

Moreover, Prefect Xie was doing a great job; any refugee who came outside Jingzhou City was taken into temporary refugee camps set up outside, provided with gruel, and well cared for.

They wouldn’t be full, but they wouldn’t starve to death either.

Once enough people gathered, they were sent to the Gulan Military Camp.

Even the surrounding counties had Prefect Xie’s people working the area.

So now, Jingzhou is the only place that hasn’t had a refugee revolt.

And the Gulan Military Camp’s numbers only grew.

At this moment, Pei Shu’er suddenly heard the sound of hooves and someone calling out.

"Xuxu."

Pei Shu’er was stunned and instinctively looked at Liu Xu.

Liu Xu, who had her eyes closed to rest, now opened them.

"Did I hear wrong?"

Pei Shu’er shook her head, "No, Mother, you did not hear wrong."

Pei Shu’er smiled and looked at Liu Xu, "Mother, it’s rare to have someone who’s truly devoted."

She thought if Tang Peizhong were there, he might beat her to death!

But she was not afraid; Tang Peizhong wasn’t exactly a good match, and in ancient times, when polygamy was legal...

In modern times, a man like Tang Peizhong, who would treat his wife as a stand-in, would be cursed.

She also noticed that Liu Xu wasn’t happy with Tang Peizhong.

Instead, she seemed happier with Zhao Yu.

Especially since Zhao Yu came to find Liu Xu on his own.

Such affection wasn’t ordinary.

Their carriage encountered many dangers along the way; if not for Zhenxu Lin Fengying and Xinyue, they might have perished.

Not to mention Zhao Yu, traveling with five or six guards; it must have been difficult.

The few people were quite disheveled.

When Zhao Yu saw Liu Xu, he took her into his arms.

"How could I listen to you? I should have come to find you."

Liu Xu didn’t know where to place her hands, hanging them awkwardly in the air, unsure whether to push or embrace.

After all, he’d come so far for her; it would be heartless to push him away. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Moreover, this person was her cousin from childhood.

However, Zhao Yu held Liu Xu’s hands, bringing them around him.

"Xuxu, hug me, see if I’ve lost weight. Along the way, I almost lost you."

Liu Xu burst into tears.

The more she listened to Zhao Yu recounting their hardships, the more fearful she became.

Had she known Zhao Yu would follow her, she would have let him come with her from the start.

After all... after all, she was already divorced.

Now, even being close to a man could be justified.

Pei Shu’er noticed their chapped lips and wounds, called for a doctor to treat them.

She also instructed a maid to bring water and pastries for them.

"Eat these to fill your stomach first. Su County is ahead, and I have a house there. We’ll have a meal there."

Upon reaching Su County, the cooks got busy, and the dishes they served were delightful in taste and aroma.

The group was clearly starved; though they had silver, their food was stolen by refugees, and they couldn’t enter any cities.

Everywhere, they were treated as refugees.

Luckily, they encountered Pei Shu’er and could enter the city.

Liu Xu looked at Zhao Yu, her eyes red.

Pei Shu’er knew her mother-in-law was moved.

Sigh, it was truly nice.

Her heartless father-in-law finally got what he deserved.

In the evening, everyone talked for a while before going to sleep.

They’d had little sleep lately; finally, they could rest properly.

Everyone slept in before setting off the next morning.

Once they reached the Deserted Mountain, everything was calm, with no incidents or anyone to greet them.

However, seeing them, the guards quickly called for others.

The people from the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion reported to the Gulan Military Camp, arriving quickly on fast horses.

The guards informed the current steward Tang Qingning and the Tang Family.

Pei Shu’er finally returned to the Deserted Mountain, her mood elated.

As they got off the carriage, they saw Tang Zan and Tang Peizhong riding swiftly to the entrance of the Deserted Mountain.

Tang Zan dismounted and embraced Pei Shu’er, his eyes filled with joy.

"Didn’t I tell you to write a letter? Why didn’t you?"

Pei Shu’er smiled, "I wanted to surprise you."

Tang Zan was indeed surprised and delighted, but mostly he was fearful.

He’d made the trek between Jiangnan and Gulan Military Camp twice; each time was arduous, with risks.

If not for his martial skills, he might have perished already.

Pei Shu’er was so beautiful; he couldn’t imagine how many refugees might covet her looks along the way.

Or how much unnecessary trouble it could have brought.

He frowned, "Don’t do this again."

Pei Shu’er nodded, "Okay."

She agreed so easily, but Tang Zan felt inexplicably stifled; he knew Pei Shu’er too well.

She’s great at admitting fault but never changing the behavior.

Tang Peizhong looked at Liu Xu, eyes filled with an overwhelming tenderness.

"Xuxu, I’ve missed you a bit."

More than a bit, it was a great deal.

He wondered if she had been well recently?

Had she forgiven him in her heart?