Chapter 86: Chapter 86: The Return of the Herbs Chapter 86: Chapter 86: The Return of the Herbs “But now we are just destitute orphans, taking us would mean three more mouths to feed, and our presence would slow down the journey. In these times, even blood relations don’t last, let alone distant ones. I fear that no sooner would you go and acknowledge them than they would flee in the night.”

“But Old Uncle Qiu, who has no ties to us, still took us in. They have always enjoyed the glory and convenience offered by the Bai Yang Clan.”

Bai Sasa felt somewhat disheartened.

Although her elder sister always said that they should forget the past and just live as ordinary people, every time she saw the horse carriage, she couldn’t help but recall their former life.

It mainly stemmed from their uncertain future ahead; they were too weak. If they could band together, it would be better than going it alone.

“It’s better to depend on oneself than to rely on others,” Bai Junjun rubbed her head. “Placing your life in someone else’s hands is the least safe choice. Why not take control of your own life?”

To depend on a family or a husband is only valid in prosperous times. In these troubled times, the primary identity is human, and if one can’t even be that, then what’s the point of discussing feminine virtues?”

We all have the right to survive, each of us is our own master, no matter how difficult the road ahead, a wise person wouldn’t think about depending on others. Look at those soulless women we met a few days ago; they depend on men for survival, but how is that different from living like zombies?”

The words of Bai Junjun struck Bai Sasa profoundly. Her aunt had always told her to depend on her family or elder sister, but no one had ever told her that her life belonged to her and that her future should be in her own hands as well.

Bai Sasa’s heart was a mix of emotions.

Bai Junjun just looked on indifferently.

At Bai Sasa’s age, it was critical to establish her values, and she needed to understand what she should.

“You might want to think it over well, I believe you can grasp what I’ve told you today.”

Bai Sasa nodded, still in a daze.

Bai Junjun continued, “So don’t think about getting cozy with the Carriage Owner right now. The situation is not clear, and if you want to recognize relatives, it should be postponed.”

“Yes,” Bai Sasa nodded again.

“Besides, that person is mostly not our relative,” Bai Junjun spoke, casting another glance at the horse carriage: “In your memory, do you have any relative who has so many young men around?”

This made Bai Sasa pause for a while before she shook her head to indicate no.

“So, I’m saying that they have probably just lucked into that horse carriage, and if we go recklessly claiming relatives, we might even end up being slaughtered like a fat sheep.”

It is common thinking that even a sinking ship has three nails, and The First Shi Clan, even if fallen, would still leave some secret treasures behind.

If remembered for that, it would really be a case of going stealing chickens only to end up losing the rice.

Hearing this, Bai Sasa completely dismissed the idea of going to recognize the Carriage Owner as a relative.

They had finished their meal, but Old Uncle Qiu and his three sons had been drafted to stand guard and patrol around the camp’s perimeter and had not yet had a chance to come back for dinner.

Madam Liu pitied them, so she decided to go and deliver food to them with Xiao Shan.

During this time, Bai Lingyu and Xiao Shan had gotten quite familiar, and seeing Xiao Shan going to deliver meals, he eagerly looked at Madam Liu.

Madam Liu then patted his head and let him follow along.

Therefore, the sisters were free to converse alone in the camp.

Just then, a cacophony of noises came from outside.

Bai Junjun looked up and saw a large group of people walking toward the camp.

It was Doctor Wang’s herb-picking team returning.

The crowd quickly stood up to welcome them.

In the twilight, everyone returning held a large stack of herbs.