Carrying a Lucky Charm, I Thrive with My Husband on the Road to Exile

If the eldest of Gu Family were to injure his right hand, the entire Gu Family might truly leave the court. If those two young ones were to encounter any trouble, without any hope, they might blame their lord and perhaps even turn to another master.

Thinking this way, Ming Peifeng’s back turned cold; truly it was the ancestors’ blessing. Otherwise, his fate along with his brothers’ might have been buried with the Gu Family.

"Lord Gu, I know you have endured grievances these days," Ming Peifeng had no choice but to comfort first, "I have already arranged a few rooms for you and prepared good wine and dishes as a welcoming feast."

Gu Baijiang, "Lord Ming, don’t give me that routine. We now feel safer sleeping in a shared dormitory. We really cannot commend your protective abilities."

"The previous mistakes were errors. I assure Lord Gu, such anomalies will not happen again." Ming Peifeng knew that to move past this incident, he had to offer something, quickly taking out several silver notes from his bosom, "I know the journey has been costly, please take these for your use, Lord Gu."

Gu Baijiang reached out to accept them, took a glance; five one-hundred-tale silver notes, not much, yet enough to last them for a while.

"I wonder what the master has to say."

Ming Peifeng hesitated for a moment before saying, "As soon as the master returned to the palace, he was summoned by the Empress and did not leave the palace for two consecutive days, only sending word for me to protect you here. Along this journey, for unknown reasons, I missed you all; this is entirely my fault."

At this, he felt somewhat guilty. On that day, he indeed encountered the exiled convoy but intentionally led his group to bypass it.

Gu Baijiang gave him a look—the truth, everyone knew clearly. For such a long, large convoy, one must be utterly blind to miss it.

Yet, considering the five hundred tales, he refrained from pursuing further; but the necessary warning had to be issued, or else anyone could easily push them around.

"Since the master has no statement, we can only wait.

We won’t disturb your rest, Lord Ming, there’s still time."

Gu Baijiang finished speaking, turned, and left directly, not bothering to glance at Ming Peifeng’s expression.

Now it isn’t he who is seeking help, he wouldn’t willingly endure this inexplicable indignation.

Once everyone had left, Ming Peifeng’s expression turned dark; this old fox knew clearly what the master needed most, yet still withheld it, not fearing things would fall apart.

Once he loses his value, then it will be time to settle scores properly.

At that moment, the post station became noisy, "Why has this become so expensive?

Initially, the previous post stations already doubled the price, and here it has doubled again."

"Indeed, this is practically life-threatening. We should plead with Mr. Liu to allow us to purchase outside."

"Exactly, these damned post stations are treating us like pigs ready for slaughter."

The Gu Family Brothers wore a bitter expression; with so little silver on them, even their future livelihoods couldn’t be assured, surely they couldn’t rely on the black bread.

Gu Baijiang saw them following behind these people, planning to approach Liu Pingkang, quickly reached out and grabbed them one by one, "Stop fooling around here, hurry and buy the goods first."

"Dad, the items here are too expensive; we can’t afford them."

"How expensive can they be?"

Gu Kaiping mentioned the prices of several items, causing Gu Baijiang’s brows to furrow deeply, although he quickly understood, "The escorts’ expenses along the route are undoubtedly being pushed onto us. No point in arguing.

Take advantage of the current scarcity of people, quickly pick some good ones."

"But the silver is not abundant..."

Gu Baijiang took out two silver notes from his bosom, this time handing them directly to Gu Kaiping without splitting, "Go buy first, don’t save."

Gu Kaiping looked at Gu Baijiang in shock, "Dad, this silver..."

"Don’t ask what shouldn’t be asked, you will learn when the time is right.

The escorts are not to be trifled with, accusing them out loud will only infuriate them, fear that the prices might soar further."

Gu Kaichen was somewhat dissatisfied for not receiving the silver note this time, yet dared not say much.

Hearing this, he was somewhat skeptical, "Dad, surely it won’t go so far, prices are already this high, can they really increase further?"

"Heh! Doubt it? Just wait and see." Gu Baijiang didn’t explain further, directly heading to the corner to begin picking items.

At this moment, before these goods, no one was selecting.

Apart from those wishing for discounts, some were still observing.

"Dad, shall we go and find old third?" Gu Kaichen, without silver in hand and knowing he couldn’t decide matters here, simply followed Gu Baijiang.

"Wait a moment, ask the escorts," Gu Baijiang turned around to glance at the two guardians in front of the post station—a post station to them was no different from another form of prison, to exit requires escort agreement.

Liu Pingkang anticipated this situation, believing himself to be considerably lenient to the convicts throughout the journey, yet unexpectedly his kindness went unappreciated by them.

Taking a sip of tea, he then picked up his whip and opened the door, "What are you all gathered here for? Have you rested enough?"

"Sir, the goods here are too pricey; can’t we purchase from outside?" Leading the front were individuals with less favorable family conditions, coupled with continuous exploitation along the route, leaving them with little left.

"Don’t forget your status; these are all regulations set by the higher-ups... If you find it expensive, wait for the next post station." Liu Pingkang observed the gathering brothers, "Now go do what you’re supposed to, don’t block here."

Some people still wished to speak, however, seeing the escorts with blades drawn, immediately backed down meekly.

Once everyone dispersed, Liu Pingkang then addressed Ma Zhi, "Go tell the shopkeeper, raise the prices a bit more."

Ma Zhi nodded, turned to leave; only Guo Baoshu seemed worried, "Boss, if the prices increase more, they might not accept."

Liu Pingkang patted his shoulder, "You’re still too inexperienced. These people have more silver in their pockets than you’d imagine.

They are shrewdly aware of not revealing wealth.

Thanks to my kindness, otherwise, without leaving Shangjing, their pockets would be empty."

Guo Baoshu, "Weren’t their homes raided? Even if relatives and friends gave them some, not to the extent..."

Liu Pingkang, "Just focus on your duties. With time, you will realize the significant gap between you and these people.

Even if I strive my whole life, probably wouldn’t match a fraction of their connections."

After saying this, Liu Pingkang turned and entered the room, continuing to sip tea—didn’t Gu Kaiyuan’s example illustrate this clearly? This brat hadn’t grasped the reality yet.

Initially thought it was Bai Family’s help, but now it appears it was even more than that—Gu Kaiyuan truly deceived everyone.