Xu Gui said with a smile, "My third uncle is the most amazing. Last time when we went to send Xiao Jiu off to her wedding, we saw the city of Hexi. The city gate tower was even taller than the city gate tower in the capital. I heard from the people of Hexi that my third uncle, as the county magistrate, truly loved the people like his own children."

Hearing Xu Gui's words, Lu Mingzhang chuckled and said, "That's true. Although Third Uncle went to Ganzhou and then to Liaodong, the people of Hexi still miss him very much. I feel very at ease knowing you live in Hexi City. Not for any other reason than that you are Third Uncle's niece, the people in the city will be very friendly to you."

Xu Gui smiled and nodded. Thinking that Zheng Boyuan was originally in Yanmen Pass, but went to Yuezhou after marrying Xu Zhi, she couldn't help but sigh and said, "My ninth sister's husband went to Yuezhou after getting married. Otherwise, my ninth sister would have been able to see me more often in Hexi."

Thinking of Zheng Boyuan, Lu Mingzhang also felt a little sorry. Zheng Boyuan and Lu Mingzhang were both sons of noble families who went from the capital to Yanmen Pass to join the army. Both of them still had some old subordinates in the army, so their relationship had been quite good after they met at Yanmen Pass. Lu Mingzhang knew very well why Zheng Boyuan was transferred from Yanmen Pass to Yuezhou by a single order.

However, Lu Mingzhang also admired Zheng Boyuan's courage.

Xu Gui breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Husband, is it really that cold in Hexi in winter?"

Lu Mingzhang thought for a moment and said, "It's similar to the capital, but I had someone build a heated kang and heated walls inside our house, so it won't be cold in winter. I also built a cellar in the backyard, so we can store more vegetables there and get through the winter without any problems."

Xu Gui thought that winters in the capital were just like this, and that the room was only warm because of the heated kang bed, so she wasn't too afraid. After thinking for a moment, she leaned close to Lu Mingzhang's ear and whispered, "Husband, Ninth Sister told me that Eldest Brother wants to help us sisters start a business to make money, to help us earn some money to buy cosmetics. I'm thinking of taking out all my savings. Do you think that's feasible?"

Thinking of Xu Di's ability to make money, Lu Mingzhang said with a smile, "Why can't we make money when it's offered to us? When your brother-in-law decides what to do and asks you sisters to contribute money, just take it out. Don't be stingy with your own savings. We've already set aside enough money for our daily lives, so you can invest the rest."

Xu Gui laughed and said, "How can that be? There are gains and losses in business. I just do small-scale business with my sisters to earn some pocket money. How can I take out all the money in the house? Since my husband doesn't object, I'll just take my private savings and let my older brother help manage it."

The couple talked until dawn before finally falling asleep. They had only been asleep for a short while when they were woken up. The young couple were setting off for Hexi that day, and they wanted to hurry back before the weather got too cold, so as not to encounter heavy snow on the way.

After breakfast, they kowtowed to the Duchess of Ningguo and then to the Duke of Ningguo in the study in the front courtyard. The Duke of Ningguo encouraged the young couple and gave them a purse containing two silver notes. Only then did Xu Gui and Lu Mingzhang go to the outside of the hanging flower gate.

The Ningguo Duke's mansion occupies a vast area, and the area outside the hanging flower gate is very spacious. There is already a carriage parked there, which is the one Xu Gui will be riding in. There are also several other carriages carrying luggage by the side gate, waiting to go out with Xu Gui's carriage after it leaves.

Lu Mingzhang naturally rode a horse. The horse he rode back from Hexi had been with him for several years.

The group slowly emerged from the Ningguo Duke's mansion and headed towards the city gate.

The Xu family was already waiting outside the city gate. Xu Gui's parents were there, not to mention the heir and Ning Shi, as well as his married sisters and brothers.

Xu Gui was surprised to see so many people from her family. She stood in front of the car with tears in her eyes. Xu Zhi and Xu Tong quickly went over. Xu Tong smiled and said, "I knew it. Sixth Sister would cry."

Xu Zhi took a handkerchief and wiped Xu Gui's tears. Xu Gui quickly stepped forward to greet her elders. Xu Gui's mother, Chen, held Xu Gui's hand, her eyes filled with tears, and tucked Xu Gui's hair behind her ear, saying, "Good child, you and your son-in-law are going to have a long journey. Be careful along the way. When you get to Hexi, be sure to write home."

Xu Gui nodded repeatedly, and the sisters all gathered around, taking out the ritual schedules they had prepared for her.

Chen Zhaoci smiled and handed Xu Gui a bundle, saying, "Your third aunt doesn't have anything else to give you, but I made some pills myself. I've written the effects and usage instructions on the bottle. Just take it out and read it carefully when you need them."

Xu Gui quickly thanked her and said with a smile, "Third Aunt's pills are priceless. I'll write to Third Aunt to ask for more after I've used them all."

Chen Zhaoci smiled and said, "Your third auntie wishes you would never have to use these pills. But I have two prescriptions here that I prepared specifically for you. Xiao Liu, come here, I have a few words to tell you."

Xu Gui carefully handed the bundle to her personal maid before following Chen Zhaoci to the side.

Looking at Xu Gui, who was already fifteen years old and had grown tall and graceful, like a willow branch sprouting in spring, Chen Zhaoci couldn't help but sigh and said, "Little Six, one of the prescriptions your Third Aunt gave you is for contraception. If you don't want to have children, you should get the medicine and drink it once a month. I have carefully considered this prescription, and it will not do any harm to girls."

Upon hearing this, Xu Gui blushed instantly. Chen Zhaoci gently stroked Xu Gui's hair and said, "You are only fifteen years old, and your body is not fully developed yet. If you want to have children, it is more appropriate to wait until you are eighteen. There is also a prescription for conditioning your body. I have prepared some medicinal herbs for you to nourish your body before you leave. After you arrive, brew the medicine according to the prescription and drink it. It will be good for your health."

Xu Gui bowed deeply to Chen Zhaoci and said, "Thank you, Third Aunt."

Chen Zhaoci said affectionately, "If you go to such a far place by yourself, even if something happens, we can't get to you right away. I know some things may not be pleasant to say, but I'm really worried that you won't be able to handle things on your own if something happens. Don't keep these things from your husband, talk to him properly. It's good that you two are in Hexi, where there's no mother-in-law to keep you in check. You can be in charge of your own affairs there, and it will be more convenient for you to do things yourselves."

It was getting late, and the prince said to everyone, "Even after a thousand miles of farewells, we must eventually part ways. It's getting late, so let the young couple set off on their journey as soon as possible."

Xu Di patted Lu Mingzhang's arm, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "Take good care of my sister. We'll take care of everything. Have a safe journey."