Finally, the long-awaited day of departure, tinged with a touch of sadness, quietly arrived in the twilight of dawn. The morning sunlight, like countless golden threads, streamed down upon the gates of the Prime Minister's Residence, casting a dreamlike halo over the stately residence. The entrance was already bustling with people, as family members arrived from far and wide to bid farewell to Su Jinli and her family as they embarked on their journey. Each face was a fusion of deep reluctance and sincere wishes, their complex expressions a delicate painting depicting the depth of family affection and care.

Su Xiang, an elder who had experienced the vicissitudes of life, walked slowly to Su Jinli with a slightly staggering step. His eyes were full of complex emotions of love and worry, like a deep lake, containing endless care. He tremblingly took out a thick stack of banknotes from his arms. The banknotes reflected a soft light under the sunlight, as if carrying his full love and care for his daughter. He carefully stuffed the banknotes into Su Jinli's arms, muttering to himself: "Poor at home, rich on the road, my child, when you go out, you must be careful about everything. If you don't have enough money, don't hold on, just send someone to send a letter back, and don't let yourself be wronged." Every word was full of a father's deep affection for his daughter, like a heavy hammer, knocking on Su Jinli's heart.

At that moment, Young Marquis Su came over, a majestic figure like a gust of wind, carrying a brand-new gilded axe. He stood tall and straight, his face brimming with the youthful exuberance and vigor of youth, as if the world held his feet. "Sister!" his voice was clear and resounding, with an undeniable determination. "If you encounter a bad guy, use this! This is my newly forged axe, and it's incredibly sharp!" He suddenly raised the axe above his head and swung it twice in the air. The axe gleamed brightly in the sunlight, like a flash of golden lightning, piercing the morning air with a whirring sound.

"Come on," Su Qingyao rolled her eyes lightly, stepping forward with light steps. In her hands was a delicate rouge box. The box was beautifully shaped and engraved with exquisite patterns, like a rare treasure. "This is my new 'Jianghu Yeyu', it's smudge-proof," she said with a smile, a hint of pride in her eyes. "I have to look beautiful even when I'm out and about." As she spoke, she secretly hid a bottle of pepper spray in the box, then leaned close to Su Jinli and whispered, "Spray any lechers you see. Don't be polite! We can't let anyone bully us."

Grandfather walked over slowly, step by step, with the help of a cane. His figure was a little hunched, but his eyes still showed determination and calmness. He gently placed a jujube wood short stick in Si Yan's hand and said earnestly: "Child, when you go out, you will inevitably encounter some troubles. If someone bullies you, use this to hit him on the head. Don't be afraid! We don't cause trouble, but we are definitely not afraid of it." When Si Yan heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up. He immediately raised the short stick and tapped it lightly on Jiang Yan's head, and asked with a smile: "Dad, does it ring?" The childish voice, as crisp as a silver bell, instantly broke the originally slightly solemn atmosphere and caused everyone to laugh.

Amidst this atmosphere of laughter and deep family affection, the carriage slowly set off. The wheels rolled slowly over the bluestone pavement, making a gurgling sound that seemed to convey the sadness of parting and the anticipation of an unknown journey. Su Jinli gently parted the curtains and peeked out, only to see her family members still waving. Their figures gradually dwindled in the morning light, like a receding painting. Yet, that deep family affection, like a mellow wine, grew stronger with distance, lingering in Su Jinli's heart for a long time.

Jiang Yan gently held her hand. The warm and strong touch seemed to instill a sense of security in Su Jinli. He gently asked, "Madam, where is our first stop?" Before he finished speaking, Si Yan excitedly answered, "We're going to Jiangnan to eat candied haws! I heard that the candied haws in Jiangnan are big and sweet!" His eyes sparkled with excitement, as if he could already see the tempting strings of candied haws swaying before his eyes. Nian Li, not to be outdone, followed suit and shouted, "I want them with chili! I want candied haws with chili!" Her voice was clear and loud, with a child's unique innocence and willfulness, filling the entire carriage with a cheerful atmosphere.

Su Jinli watched the children's excitement, her heart filled with warmth and comfort. She turned to look at Jiang Yan, and their eyes met, as if silently communicating their feelings. They knew that this journey was not only an exploration of the unknown world, but also a profound experience of family love. No matter what awaited them, as long as the family was together, nothing could stop them from moving forward.

The carriage continued to move slowly forward, the sunlight filtering through the windows onto their bodies, casting a golden glow over them. Su Jinli leaned on Jiang Yan's shoulder, her thoughts drifting away as the wheels rolled. She remembered her childhood, when her family always appeared by her side whenever she encountered difficulties, offering her support and encouragement. Now, although she was leaving her familiar home and embarking on a journey full of unknowns, she knew that her family's love was like the warm sunshine, accompanying her wherever she went.

Jiang Yan sensed Su Jinli's change of mood. He patted her hand gently and said, "Don't worry, Madam. We will have an unforgettable journey together as a family." Su Jinli nodded slightly, a determined glint in her eyes. She knew that with Jiang Yan and the children by her side, no matter what difficulties they encountered, they could overcome them together.

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