This time, the Gu family didn't seek out Liu Pingkang to book a separate private room. Instead, they dutifully stayed with everyone else in the communal sleeping quarters.
The others knew the reason and felt somewhat repulsed upon seeing the Gu family. Who knew if that jinx, Gu Baijiang, would bring disaster upon them all?
This wasn't something they could change just by voicing their objections. If they dared to speak up, the escorts' whips would fall on them before the Gu family even had to retort.
The Gu family had learned their lesson this time. They bought plenty of thick quilts and heavy clothes. However, with so many items, their carriage would have much less space later on.
"Father, why don't we copy Kaiyuan and prepare more tarpaulins?" Gu Kaiping suggested. Seeing many people buying the waterproof canvas—despite its high price—he had initially been reluctant, but now he felt they would be at a disadvantage if they didn't buy any.
