She Rebuilt Her Fallen Country With Storage Space-Chapter 168 The Elder Princess Seems Like a Madman

Everyone’s astonished gaze landed on Xiang Ying.

Even Xiang Ying herself was slightly taken aback.

In those cool, dark eyes, a hint of light flickered.

She smiled, "Little friend, you’ve asked the wrong person. I’m an exiled criminal myself, how can I take you in?"

Aren glanced at her with a puzzled look, then looked around at the surrounding prisoners.

Xiang Ying cleared her throat.

She had to admit, Jie Chen was more merciful to these criminals.

That’s why they all had tents to sleep in and food to eat.

Perhaps that was why this child was mistaken.

As if having made up his mind, Aren kowtowed and said, "Then please make me a criminal too! If being a criminal means I can fill my stomach, what does it matter?"

Xiang Ying was stunned.

Had this child been driven mad by hunger?

His family member - the man with an injured palm - stepped forward to pull him away.

"Let’s go, this is an exile team escorting the remnants of Xizhou, let’s not cause trouble!"

"I’m not leaving!" Aren shook off his hand, "Third Brother, I’m not going back."

Finishing his words, he looked up at Xiang Ying, his slender, youthful face only featuring a pair of bright, shining eyes.

"You clearly had a chance to harm us just now, but you didn’t. You only lectured us. It’s clear to see, you must be a kind-hearted person."

"I don’t eat much, I can do any work, and I can endure hardships. Give me a chance to stay!"

Seeing Aren like this, Xiang Ying couldn’t help but look up in the direction of Jie Chen.

Jie Chen’s handsome face looked extremely cold under the moonlight.

He was expressionless, seemingly waiting for Xiang Ying to make her own decision.

However, if she decided to take in this child, she would inevitably have to plead with him.

Thinking about her current relationship with Jie Chen, Xiang Ying decided to avoid any impropriety.

She beckoned, instructing Xiang Yuanshuo to hand out his bag of pork jerky.

The little guy held his bag tightly with his chubby hands.

"Naughty mom, this is my jerky!"

"I’ll make more for you later."

Hearing this, Xiang Yuanshuo reluctantly handed over the bag.

Xiang Ying passed it to Aren, "I can’t take you in, little friend. Life is hard, but if you grit your teeth, you can get through it. Go now."

Skinny Monkey came forward with his men to shove these desperately hungry refugees.

Aren was forced to stagger away, continuously turning back to caution loudly, "You won’t make it through! There are a lot of refugees ahead, if they see you have food, they will surely rob you!"

Skinny Monkey placed his large palm on Aren’s head, laughing loudly.

"You little devil, what nonsense are you talking about? Didn’t you see how many of us there are? If they dare come, they’re asking for death."

Aren struggled, "They are numerous and desperate enough to do anything, you must believe me!"

Skinny Monkey took him away.

Jie Chen coldly said, "Everyone go back to sleep. Unless it’s necessary, do not come out again."

His eyes, cool as moonlight, swept over Xiang Ying, then he turned and left.

The next morning.

Xiang Ying prepared two plates of golden, thumb-sized water-fried buns for the children.

Sprinkled with black sesame and scallions, biting into them released a thin, juicy filling that was delicious to the core.

The children each ate half a plate and also asked for a cup of soy milk to drink.

With their stomachs full, it was naturally time to hit the road.

To reach Mei City, one must cross over two mountain ridges.

Xiang Ying’s two carriages, one for their tents and clothes, the other pulled by a horse, on which the children were learning from Mr. Chu.

In gratitude to the Sacrificial Officer of the Imperial College, Xiang Ying paid special attention to the injuries of Third Miss Chu.

Fortunately, after so long, the flesh in her wound was essentially healed, but there were still two unsightly scars on the surface.

Xiang Ying gave her a bottle of Scar Removal Ointment.

Third Miss Chu repeatedly thanked her: "The elder princess’s great kindness, I will never forget."

Her sister, Miss Chu, overhearing this, glanced over with a chilling tone.

"Even with the ointment, it might not heal. How will you marry in the future? Once a husband sees the scars on your leg, he will completely despise you."

Since ancient times, a woman’s marriage has been supremely important, and upon hearing this, Third Miss Chu trembled, her eyes immediately reddening.

She looked at Miss Chu: "Sister, why must you speak like this? We don’t even know if we can survive this ordeal, let alone talk about a husband...it’s too early for that."

Xiang Ying glanced at Miss Chu.

It was said that although Third Miss Chu was born from the legitimate wife, like Miss Chu, she was not favored by her.

It was one thing to always oppose Third Miss Chu, but initially, she even instigated Third Miss Chu to escape, which led to her injury.

Xiang Ying did not want to interfere in other’s family affairs.

But she said to Third Miss Chu: "Whether you die or not is still up for debate. Even if you find a husband, and he dares to despise you, then kick him away and find someone who does appreciate you."

"The world never lacks men, as the saying goes, three-legged toads are hard to find, but two-legged men are everywhere."

After Xiang Ying finished speaking, both Miss Chu and Third Miss Chu blushed.

"Um... I understand, thank you, elder princess." Third Miss Chu lowered her flushed face.

Xiang Ying turned and saw Jie Chen standing not far away.

Several soldiers surrounded him, discussing the next route.

She wasn’t sure if he had heard her earlier words, but it wasn’t important to Xiang Ying.

Xiang Ying walked on, her head held high; Jie Chen saw her retreating figure from the corner of his eye and slightly furrowed his brow.

So this is what she thought, he was just a two-legged man, common all over the world, nothing special?

Miss Chu scolded Third Miss Chu nearby.

"Sister, it’s not me saying this, but what kind of temperament the elder princess has, if you keep her company long enough, you’ll end up shameless."

"Who are you calling shameless? I only know the elder princess is good, even father praises her as a heroine!" Though Third Miss Chu was reserved and somewhat timid.

But if anyone spoke ill of Xiang Ying, she would immediately retort.

Miss Chu abruptly stood up: "Chu Jinshu, where have your manners gone? Want me to tell mother?"

Jie Chen approached, coldly asking, "What’s the arguing about?"

Both Miss Chu and Third Miss Chu hurriedly lowered their heads in fear.

Jie Chen’s icy gaze, however, fell on Miss Chu.

"With your energy to shout, go help the soldiers wash clothes."

Miss Chu suddenly looked up, stunned: "Me...?"

Soldiers around Jie Chen began to scold, waving their whips: "No more nonsense? Do you want our Deputy General to repeat himself?"

Miss Chu’s eyes instantly reddened, she glared at Third Miss Chu and quickly left to avoid a beating.

Third Miss Chu timidly looked at Jie Chen, hesitantly stood up.

"Then I..." She was about to say she would also wash the clothes.

However, Jie Chen expressionlessly said, "You have a leg injury, just rest."

He took his men and left.

The Exile Team started, heading towards Mei City.

Xiang Ying walked while cracking sunflower seeds.

These were freshly roasted in her space, fragrant and hot.

Crackling halfway through the journey, Qi Fengyi tugged at her sleeve.

"Elder princess, that child has been following us the whole time."