It was safe to say that anyone with a bit of silver on hand had bought an oxcart or donkey cart. The escorts were also provided with horses and carriages at the post station, making the journey much easier for the entire convoy. Those who hadn't bought carts gritted their teeth and kept up closely, terrified of displeasing the escorts. After all, any resulting anger would only be directed at their tiny minority.
By the time they stopped for their noon break, the escorts' expressions weren't as foul. They distributed rations to everyone and even allowed them an hour of rest. After all, with so many animals in tow, they needed a break as well.
Naturally, the Gu family saw Gu Kaiyuan step down from another oxcart, while Bai Suihe was even being waited on by two maidservants. At this sight, none of them could sit still.
