Chapter 459: High mountains and long rivers, all the way south

Sun Haining took the bundle and felt a warm current surge in his heart and a slightly sour nose.

She hugged Yuan Wanru tightly: "Wanru, you are so nice! Thank you!"

"With so many people watching, I must make a name for myself at the border!"

There was a gleam of anticipation in her eyes. "If you are bored in the future, come and see me, okay?"

Yuan Wanru patted her back gently and promised, "Okay, maybe one day, I will really ride a horse to the border to find you."

The two said goodbye reluctantly and said take care to each other.

Just as Yuan Wanru turned around and prepared to board the carriage of the Marquis' Mansion, a clear and gentle voice came from behind her: "Madam Lu."

Yuan Wanru turned around when she heard the voice, only to see Sun Huanzhi standing not far away.

He was dressed in a moon-white gown, with an upright posture, still looking as handsome as ever.

Sun Huanzhi already held an official position, and Yuan Wanru nodded slightly in greeting: "Lord Sun."

Sun Huanzhi's eyes fell on her calmly, with his usual gentleness and courtesy: "I heard that Madam and Prince Lu will also set off south soon?"

"yes."

"The journey is long and arduous, and the mountains are high and the waters are long. I hope Madam and Prince take care along the way."

"Thank you, Lord Sun."

Yuan Wanru did not stop and got on the carriage.

The car curtains were lowered, blocking the view from inside and outside.

Sun Huanzhi stood where he was, his eyes following the direction the carriage was going away, and he did not look away for a long time.

It was not until the carriage disappeared around the corner that he slowly withdrew his gaze. The gentle smile that had been on his face for a long time quietly disappeared, and deep in his eyes, there was only an indelible, deep bitterness left.

Forget it.

He said to himself silently.

There was no possibility between them.

What's more, his mother has already chosen a woman of equal status for him, and the wedding will be held this year.

If he still has such an inappropriate shadow in his heart, how unfair it would be to the girl who is about to become his wife?

He closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, his eyes were clear and resolute.

"elder brother,"

Sun Haining packed her bag and ran over. There was reluctance on her face, but more of an eager anticipation. She was completely unaware of Sun Huanzhi's mood just now, "Shall we go home?"

"Um."

-

The eighteenth day of the first lunar month is an auspicious day for embarking on a long journey.

Lu Jiangnian and Yuan Wanru left the bustling capital, headed south, and first returned to Nanjiang County.

They sent the letter in advance, and the Yuan family's grandparents had been looking forward to it.

After receiving the guests and learning that they could stay in Nanjiang County for more than a month, the two old people were so happy that they couldn't stop smiling.

The Yuan family is busy every day, preparing all kinds of hometown flavors, and they wish they could put all the good things in front of them.

Also, there is Yuan Xinhui’s son Yuan Xiaojie.

Probably because he heard from his mother that his throat was cured by Yuan Wanru, he especially likes to stick to his cousin Yuan Wanru and has become Yuan Wanru's little tail.

Lu Jiangnian was simply fed up.

He has no ambition now and only wants to be with his wife day and night. He never thought that there would be a tactless little girl who would occupy the warm time that belongs to him.

But that little guy was not afraid of his dark face.

He is such a grown-up, he can't really argue with a child.

That afternoon, while Yuan Xiaojie was taken away by Yuan Xinhui, Lu Jiangnian quickly hugged Yuan Wanru in his arms and accused her in a low voice.

"Ma'am, let's go out for a walk, just you and me. You can't bring that little guy with you!"

There was a strong sense of dissatisfaction and grievance in his tone.

Yuan Wanru looked at him and laughed, glancing at him sideways with a hint of mischief in her bright eyes.

"Oh, is the prince impatient?"

"Aren't you looking forward to having a child of your own soon?"

She deliberately dragged out her tone, with a hint of teasing, "In the future, when we really have our own little baby, I will definitely take care of him like this. At that time, as a father, will you also be so disgusted with him?"

Lu Jiangnian was speechless for a moment.

After hearing what she said, my desire for a child faded a little.

It’s better to ask for it one year later.

He reached out and pinched Yuan Wanru's nose, his tone full of indulgence and acceptance.

"You just know how to talk back at me and deliberately make me angry."

"Whatever, you are not allowed to accompany Yuan Xiaojie today."

Yuan Wanru kissed the corner of his lips soothingly: "Got it, I'll only accompany you today."

-

During the days in Nanjiang County, time seemed to pass particularly slowly.

It is as plain as water, yet it contains an indelible sweetness.

Lu Jiangnian and Yuan Wanru often wandered around the mountains and fields at will. They had no set direction, they just walked wherever they wanted.

Some wild herbs often emerge in the fields behind the village. Every time this happens, Yuan Wanru will stop and explain to Lu Jiangnian what the functions of these inconspicuous flowers and plants are.

Lu Jiangnian never showed any impatience. He always listened to her carefully and tried his best to remember the knowledge.

He doesn't want to be outdone by Su Shaodong.

The most important purpose of that guy following them was to follow the lady in practicing medicine and learn from her.

He would never let Su Shaodong take the position of medicine boy beside his wife.

Sometimes, they would catch some game in the woods and roast it on the spot.

Lu Jiangnian would occasionally tease her and deliberately snatch the delicious food from her hands, causing her to chase him for it.

After eating, they took a short rest and talked about their future route planning. In short, the two seemed to have endless things to talk about.

Of course, more often than not, Lu Jiangnian would suddenly attack her, kiss her, hug her...

Sometimes when they walked for a long time, Lu Jiangnian would carry her on his back and walk slowly in the mountains and forests, looking at the dark green mountains in the distance and listening to the gurgling streams.

Neither of them is aloof. Although they do not cling to power, they do not regard money as dirt.

Lu Jiangnian has already set up a medicinal materials business and opened some grain stores.

Food and medicine are both indispensable things for human beings.

He has the money and connections, and he has to support his family; he can't just live off his savings.

As for Yuan Wanru, she has been doing her medicine business all the time. She now has a stake in Qihuangzhai, and her carefully developed pills are selling well in Qihuangzhai.

No matter how her relationship with Lu Jiangnian is, she will never put all her chips on him.

Financial independence is something she will never change her insistence on.

Lu Jiangnian was actually a little unhappy about this.

I always feel that Yuan Wanru cannot completely trust him.

But what can he do?

He could only earn twice as much money and give her more money, so that she would understand that he could give her anything.

More than a month passed in the blink of an eye.

They then headed south, following the same route they had taken to southern Xinjiang.

The people are still the same, but their mood is no longer the same as before.

At that time, Lu Jiangnian was affected by Lianzhi Gu and his attitude towards Yuan Wanru was sometimes hot and sometimes cold.

Now, that clinging energy is simply too much for Su Shaodong to bear.

He approached Xuan Qing and complained: "Don't you feel ashamed, your son?"

Xuanqing has been living a very comfortable life recently. Now that the prince has some free time, they have even more free time.

During this period, his relationship with Liu Yan has made rapid progress, and the wedding date is set for July, so he must be in a good mood.

He glanced at Su Shaodong and said, "Haha, are you jealous or envious?"

"Tsk tsk, you're not ugly, why don't any girls like you?"

"You should reflect on this carefully."

Su Shaodong: ...

I really want to hit someone.

This master and servant pair is still so annoying!