Chapter 408.

“We don’t drink alcohol.” One of them replied, and the remaining three nodded in agreement.

Seeing that these four servants were resolute, Xiu Mei stopped persuading them, feeling that these people didn’t trust her and her young lady very much, always feeling as if they were going to poison them.

However, as a domestic servant guard, it was justifiable to have this alertness, and Xiu Mei could understand it.

The man looked at this scene and said to his servant with a peaceful face, “Such a beautiful wine cannot be lost you guys should not let this girl down. Today’s situation is special, I grant you all permission to drink wine.”

“But sir, we still have to keep you safe ……”

“Just drink some to warm up your body, not to get drunk, it won’t get in the way.” The man said, immediately changing to a serious tone of command, “That’s my order.”

The four servants could then only bow their heads and say yes.

Seeing this, Xiu Mei went and brought over the wine jar that still had some wine left and gave it to the four people.

The four of them took turns taking a couple sips.

At this time, it was already late Wei Ruo and Xiu Mei went back inside the carriage, and the two of them covered the quilt and lay down comfortably.

Outside the wind and snow continued, while inside it was warm as if you were in your own home.

In contrast, the eleven men outside were in a much more miserable position, with only a few thin cloaks and blankets to protect them from the cold.

But Wei Ruo could no longer bring them warm clothing, it wasn’t that she didn’t carry that many supplies in her space, but she couldn’t take too many things out.

Previously, she had already taken out quite a few things, and they didn’t know how much longer they would be trapped here next, and Wei Ruo would have to take out quite a bit of food for each meal during the period of being trapped.

If she carried out a few more quilts for them, even if the carriage was spacious, it would be suspicious.

Wei Ruo and Xiu Mei this sleep is quite comfortable, to the next morning, Wei Ruo once again down the carriage to see the shed outside the snow has doubled in thickness.

Their shed is still standing strong and has been cleared of snow on top of and around it.

Immediately after that, he saw Wei Yi Chen Xu Feng Yuan and the others with obvious fatigue on their faces, and it seemed that they hadn’t rested well this entire night.

Wei Ruo and Xiu Mei came down and immediately set up the pot that had been used to cook the goat soup last night again, poured in the remaining water from the cowhide bag, and poured a cloth bag of rice in.

Now there are more people, this bag of rice all boiled estimates will be enough for the crowd to eat this meal.

Seeing Wei Ruo take out the rice, the eyes of the crowd couldn’t help but light up.

They didn’t know exactly how much food Wei Ruo had stored in his car, but subconsciously felt that even if there was more, it couldn’t be that much.

That’s why whenever Wei Ruo can come up with new food, it can be an overwhelming surprise.

Lu Yuhong couldn’t help but say, “Big girl, you still have food in the car?”

“Well, there’s still some left, hopefully it’ll help us survive the snowstorm.” Wei Ruo said.

In fact, the food and water Wei Ruo stored in the space they people couldn’t finish even if they ate until the New Year.

“That’s really great!” Lu Yuhong rejoiced.

The faces of the rest of the few people were also joyful, last night this snow had been non-stop, they were really worried that they would die here.

Now with Wei Ruo’s words they were slightly relieved.

Immediately after that Wei Ruo put some dried minced meat and skinny eggs into the pot.

The skinned eggs are freshly peeled, placed in the palm of your hand and chopped up with a dagger and thrown in.

Finished with a pinch of saltpeter and pepper to taste.

“Big girl, what are these?” Lu Yuhong inquired curiously once again.

“Lean meat porridge with skin and eggs, but there’s no fresh lean meat, so I used some dried minced meat instead.” Wei Ruo explained.

It’s not really that we don’t have fresh lean meat, but it’s not good enough to take fresh meat and veggies out anymore, it just seems a little unreasonable.

And jerky and skinny eggs are both easy to store things that make relative sense to take out.

Immediately after that Wei Ruo beat the extra skinny eggs and added some soy sauce to make a simple little dish.

Also took some pickles out.

After cooking, Wei Ruo gave everyone a bowl and some small dishes.

The same situation as yesterday’s drinking, the bowls were four short, and the four guards of the old man surnamed Tan didn’t eat first, and waited until the others had finished eating, then washed the bowls and re-served them.

A simple meal of skinny congee with egg and meat with small dishes, but the crowd felt particularly delicious.

I don’t know whether this is due to Wei Ruo and Xiu Mei’s excellent craftsmanship, or whether it is influenced by the lack of food and clothing in this environment today.

After having breakfast, Wei Ruo sat on the carriage and looked at the sky outside.

The snow has gotten a little lighter than yesterday’s, but it’s still coming down.

The snow was already a meter high, and the temperature was so low that the snow showed no sign of melting, and the bottom layer was frozen solid.

It looks like they’re not going anywhere today.

Since they couldn’t leave, the crowd had to remain inside the shed.

In addition to sitting around a fire to keep warm, the men would do what they could: shoveling snow, reinforcing sheds, etc.

Be sure to clear the snow from the top of the shed in particular.

Even with two fire pits to keep warm, it couldn’t help that it was snowy and cold outside.

Wei Yichen Xu Fengyuan and the six of them, as well as that old Mr. Tan’s four servants, then took turns going out to remove the snow and ensure the safety of the shed.

The rest of the time, the people will be around the fireplace gossip to pass the time, sometimes poetry, sometimes is to discuss the state affairs, the most discussed is the impact of the snowstorm brought to Taizhou Province and after the disaster relief measures.

This snowfall has so far been bigger than the one last year.

Last year, that was already a rarity in a place as far south as Taizhou, let alone this year.

This shows that this year this snow will bring great harm to Taizhou Province, and the people affected will probably be far more than last year.

Then more questions arise accordingly, and the crowd discusses this, envisioning many ways to save the disaster.

Old Mr. Tan was listening to the crowd’s tall tales from the sidelines with a kind and appreciative smile on his face.

On the morning of the third day, the snow finally stopped, but the crowd still couldn’t leave because it was so thick.

Thankfully the snow was not high enough above the shed to threaten the safety of the people who were inside it.

At the same time about a meter and a half high snow was like a wall built up, surrounding the shed, largely blocking the wind and cold for the people in the shed.

In this way, the people could not have to keep two fire pans burning all the time to keep warm, saving some charcoal and only burning some when Wei Ruo needed to cook.

After eating the breakfast Wei Ruo had cooked for everyone, the crowd began to dig out the passageway.

Dig a passageway for one person only, then a more spacious path when it is three meters out.

This is done to retain the snow around the shed and keep it warm inside.