Yan Li saw Jiang Wan poking and prodding Gu Chenzhou and couldn't help but ask, "Little girl, do you have a way?"
Jiang Wan shook her head, "I don't know."
In her previous life, her superpower at its peak could control a person's brain and thoughts.
Now, her superpower was only at level two, so it might not be so easy.
Yan Li also knew how serious Gu Chenzhou's condition was and that it wouldn't be easy to cure. But with Jiang Wan saying the same, his heart sank.
Seeing Gu Chenzhou's foolishly dazed appearance, Jiang Wan felt a bit unwilling.
Such a rare source of energy, was it really going to be lost just like that?
No, she had to try. Treat a dead horse as if it were alive; at least it might improve a little.
So, Jiang Wan took Gu Chenzhou's hand and began to transfer her superpower to him. At the same time, she chattered away as if nothing was wrong, telling Gu Chenzhou about the good weather today, then about the two horses, and then about the rice in the fields by the village entrance that would be ready for harvest in a few more days...
Unknowingly, Jiang Wan's superpower was depleted.
Finally, Gu Chenzhou reacted.
His eyes flickered, his gaze was somewhat vacant, but there was a spark in them, completely different from the previous emptiness and numbness.
Yan Li was overjoyed and rushed forward, saying, "Zhou'er! You're awake!"
However, Gu Chenzhou's first reaction was to notice Jiang Wan by the bedside and exclaim, "Why are you here?!"
Jiang Wan smiled and said, "Little brother, long time no see. You left without saying goodbye last time, and I looked for you everywhere. Our one-month appointment is still one day short, shall we make up for it now?"
Gu Chenzhou quickly got out of bed, "Absolutely not necessary!"
Jiang Wan snorted and put her hands behind her back, "Tomorrow I'm leaving with my parents and eldest sister to pick up Xiao Bao. This trip will take at least over a month, so you'll have to fend for yourselves."
Yan Li immediately said, "We'll escort your family!"
This way, if Gu Chenzhou had another episode, he wouldn't have to worry.
He was playing a clever game.
Jiang Wan chuckled, "No need. I have divine strength, and my father's skills are not bad. Protecting my mother and sister is not difficult."
Yan Li, however, said, "Little girl, you probably don't know the situation outside. The north has fallen into chaos, with countless refugees flooding towards the Jiangnan region. The Shen family is in Huainan Prefecture. If you go north, the journey will be fraught with danger. Are you really sure you and your father can protect them?"
Jiang Wan fell silent.
Because the little subordinate had also mentioned this situation when bringing back the news; the road from Huainan Prefecture to Jiangning Prefecture was full of refugees, and the situation on the waterways was also not optimistic.
Under these circumstances, she really didn't dare to be overconfident and take her mother and sister, who had no self-protection abilities, on a long journey.
But Jiang Wan was proud and didn't want to back down in front of Yan Li, "We'll figure this out ourselves."
After saying that, she turned and left.
She dared to bet that Yan Li would definitely approach Jiang Pan to offer his services.
As expected, that evening Jiang Pan mentioned it, "Brother Yan said that he and his disciple will escort our family to Huainan Prefecture to pick up Xiao Bao. With them, our journey will be much safer."
Although Chen Yuezhi had not gone out, Liang Tao and the others would send messages by carrier pigeon to the medical clinic every day, so she was very clear about the situation outside.
Upon hearing that Yan Li and his disciple were willing to escort them, Chen Yuezhi immediately thanked Yan Li and his disciple profusely.
Yan Li said hypocritically, "Sister-in-law Jiang, you don't need to be so polite. Meeting is fate, and we will be neighbors from now on, needing to watch out for and support each other. If your family has trouble, how can we stand by and do nothing?"
His words were extremely well-spoken, winning over more than half of the Jiang family's hearts.
Jiang Wan rolled her eyes internally but said nothing.
So, the matter was settled.
Without delay, they decided to set off for Jiangning Prefecture the next day.
Before leaving, Chen Yuezhi went to Su Shi's room.
Su Shi was only a few days away from finishing her confinement. With Jiang Wan's superpower, Physician Jin's nourishing diet recipes, and the meticulous care of Wang Hongye and Jiang Xiao, Su Shi had recovered extremely well. She was radiant, and what was even more remarkable was that after this confinement, she had gained energy but not weight; she had even lost some weight and her figure was beginning to return to its pre-pregnancy state.
Chen Yuezhi entered the room, first held the baby and cooed for a while, then got down to business.
"Tomorrow, your father and I, along with your eldest sister and Wanwan, will depart for Huainan Prefecture to pick up Xiao Bao. This trip will take at least a month. Therefore, your Yao Yao's full moon banquet, your father and I will not be able to attend."
Jiang Yao was the eldest granddaughter of the Jiang family, and her full moon banquet was quite important.
But Xiao Bao's matter was also urgent.
Considering that Su Shi was prone to overthinking, Chen Yuezhi came personally to explain, "You don't need to feel wronged. Your father and I have discussed it. Yao Yao's full moon banquet will be held at our own restaurant. Whatever you and Dalang decide, the expenses will be recorded on the restaurant's account. When we bring Xiao Bao back, we will compensate you and Yao Yao."
Su Shi quickly said, "Mother, you are too kind. Xiao Bao's matter is more important, and naturally, he should be prioritized. Yao Yao's full moon banquet can be held after you return. You and Father are the backbone of the family, and my husband and I cannot make any decisions. So, this matter is not urgent. You go and pick up Xiao Bao first, and other matters can be discussed later."
She knew how her sister-in-law had taken care of her this past month. If she were to throw a tantrum at this juncture, it would be too hurtful to Jiang Xiao's heart.
Chen Yuezhi was extremely relieved to hear her say that.
With the matter settled, the family went to rest.
The next morning, the Jiang family, along with Yan Li and his disciple, set off.
They decided to travel to Huainan Prefecture entirely by water.
The roads were too crowded with refugees, and the risk was too high. Although the waterways were not entirely peaceful, they were at least not as impassable as the roads.
As they set off, Chen Yuezhi glanced at Gu Chenzhou with some concern, "Is your body really alright?"
When he came the day before, she heard he was seriously injured, so how could he be like a normal person after just two days?
Gu Chenzhou nodded, "Thank you for your concern, Auntie. I'm fine now."
Chen Yuezhi was about to ask more, but Jiang Xiao changed the subject, "Mother, did you prepare the seasickness medicine?"
Chen Yuezhi's attention was indeed diverted, "I brought it. Your sister has had that problem since she was little. Before, when she washed clothes by the river, she would get dizzy and uncomfortable if she looked at the water surface for too long. This trip will take over a month, round trip. I don't know if she can handle it?"
Jiang Xiao nodded firmly, "She can!"
As long as she could bring Xiao Bao back, no matter how uncomfortable, she could endure it.
The group boarded the ship at Yaoxian Pier and requested two cabins from the ship owner.
The ship was large, half for passengers and half for cargo. It waited for over an hour before setting sail.
As Chen Yuezhi had said, not long after the ship set sail, Jiang Xiao began to show signs of seasickness, leaning by the cabin window and vomiting continuously.