During these days, to act as a filial son, Gu Kaiyuan hasn’t even visited the Bai Family’s ox cart during his breaks, and he hasn’t seen his wife and children for several days.

Although he was displeased with Gu Kaiping’s constant scheming against Bai Suihe, he couldn’t say anything at the moment, nor would he say anything.

Upon seeing Gu Kaiyuan, Huang Pingguo quickly jumped off the ox cart and jogged a few steps toward him. "Young Master, is there anything you need to instruct us on?"

"Is your lady doing alright these past few days?"

"The lady has been worrying about you all the time," Huang Pingguo, aware of whom he truly serves, answered promptly without pause, "If it weren’t for your instructions, she would have come looking for you several times."

"You all have worked hard," Gu Kaiyuan didn’t mind Huang Pingguo’s small schemes; instead, he felt some appreciation. Being able to understand the situation and knowing where one stands means this person could be nurtured well in the future.

"Why have you come back?" Bai Suihe asked as she lifted the curtain upon hearing the commotion. "Did something happen over there?"

Counting the days, Xu Huizhen’s life was nearing its end. Both she and Gu Kaiyuan knew this, but neither intended to interfere.

"Mother’s wound has reopened. Eldest Brother sent me to see if we have any medicine on our side." Gu Kaiyuan’s arrival had already drawn some attention, especially from the escorts driving the carts.

"We ran out of medicine before," Bai Suihe wasn’t deliberately withholding supplies; her previous foot injury required daily care from the two diligent maids, which depleted their visible stock.

She did have some in her storage, but the couple had agreed to not use it unless absolutely necessary.

They were guarding such a big secret, yet they dared not show any slip in front of Dongmei and the others.

Even though the others appeared loyal, who could know for sure, as the human heart is unpredictable.

"Then I’ll think of another way," Gu Kaiyuan said, as he was only going through the motions, and returned to see his wife. "Take care of yourself here, and if anything comes up, I’ll come back to notify you."

The couple exchanged a glance. Gu Kaiyuan looked at Bai Suihe’s slightly larger belly. Not hearing the baby’s movements meant it was probably still growing eagerly inside.

Instead of going straight back, Gu Kaiyuan sought out Liu Pingkang’s group, "Mr. Liu, if you have any medicine, could you lend us some?"

"For your sake, I’ll lend you a bottle first," Liu Pingkang stepped out of the carriage, tossing a bottle of medicine to Gu Kaiyuan while speaking coldly, "Tell the ox cart in front not to stop. If we can’t make it to the next rest point, it’ll be on you."

Gu Kaiyuan hurriedly agreed, clutching the medicine, and promptly left.

Many in the exile convoy heard this commotion, silently whispering inside. No one expected the first to lose their life in this group would be someone from the Gu Family.

Speculation abounded as to whom they might have offended to be hunted so relentlessly.

Meanwhile, they decided inwardly to keep their distance from the Gu Family, lest they get dragged into their troubles.

Especially those in the ox carts behind the Gu Family, enduring the drifting stench these days, were inwardly praying for the quick disappearance of the source of this smell upon hearing Xu Huizhen’s worsening wound.

Gu Baijiang was very satisfied listening to his eldest son manage everything.

It had to be the eldest son, indeed. He was smart, foresighted, and could organize everything methodically.

It seemed one more person could bear the burden of his secrets, so even if anything happened to him, there would still be hope for the Gu Family to rise again.

However, ever since the last ambush, Ming Peifeng’s people seemed to have vanished, leaving him wondering about the intentions of the Third Prince.

If he had abandoned the Gu Family, then finding a different lord for his eldest son wouldn’t be impossible.

Gu Kaiyuan came back with the medicine, running, "Eldest Brother, the medicine is here. Quickly use it to stop Mother’s bleeding."

Gu Baijiang’s eyes flashed with annoyance at this incapable, ruinous son. Shouting so loudly, as if fearing the whole world wouldn’t know?

He had stayed inside the carriage most days to let the whole thing fade, yet this noisy brat had undone all his previous patience.

Unaware of Gu Baijiang’s dark thoughts, Gu Kaiyuan wouldn’t care, even if he knew. He’s had enough of being the scapegoat in his past life; this time, the true culprit should bear the consequences.

"Eldest Brother, I got this medicine from Mr. Liu, but I don’t know how to treat wounds. What should we do?" Gu Kaiyuan wanted nothing of this hot potato; he’d never studied medicine and couldn’t be expected to handle wounds.

"But I don’t know either," Gu Kaiping could only look to Gu Kaichen. "Kaichen, didn’t you enjoy reading those miscellaneous books before, even touching upon medical texts? I’ll leave this matter to you."

Gu Kaichen regretted now why he flaunted his knowledge before.

As for medical books, he only wanted to make a good impression on his father. In reality, he couldn’t get into them at all.

He couldn’t admit now that he only opened them and claimed to have read.

Such a self-slap couldn’t be voiced, so begrudgingly, he took the medicine bottle from Gu Kaiyuan. "But I’ve only read books, never practiced.

If my hand shook and it hurt Mother, what then?

Eldest Brother, should we plead with Mr. Liu again and see if he can send a doctor over?"

He cast his gaze at Gu Kaiyuan as he spoke.

Gu Kaiyuan almost wanted to laugh; was this the harmonious fraternity his father spoke of?

"Second Brother, I already pleaded with Mr. Liu," Gu Kaiyuan looked anxious, "but where would we find a doctor in this wilderness?

Why not search the exile convoy to see if anyone is versed in medicine?"

"Kaichen, don’t waste time," Gu Kaiping lifted the curtain, letting him see inside, "If this bleeding doesn’t stop, her life will be at stake. Where’s the time to look for someone?"

Gu Kaiyuan stepped aside, ensuring to give Gu Kaichen a push onto the ox cart. "Second Brother, Mother always said you were smart since childhood, and Father said you were most like him. I believe your intelligence can save Mother’s life."

He pushed him inside, making sure to close the curtain and shield some prying eyes.

Gu Baijiang watched the three brothers, feeling an inexplicable chill on his back.

Clearly, the three brothers handled things well, yet he sensed something amiss.

As he prepared to ponder on what went wrong, the sound of a whip was heard approaching, "You from the Gu Family, what are you doing? Don’t block the road."

It turned out that due to Gu Kaicheng’s absence, no one was leading the ox, causing it to halt.

Without a word, Gu Kaiyuan grabbed the ox to move ahead, still reminding Gu Kaiping, "Eldest Brother, Mother’s safety is in your and Second Brother’s hands."

Gu Kaiping felt stifled, when had his position become so important to his younger brothers?