Chapter 318 Myself is the Most Important (Part 3)

Left with no other choice, Song Zhimian had to get off her own carriage and get into Xiao Huaijin's carriage.

Seeing Song Zhimian board his carriage, Xiao Huaijin, who hadn't smiled the entire way, finally showed a slight smile.

Those who followed also secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems the next task shouldn't be too difficult, at least it's much better than when I first left the capital!

Xiao Huaijin had made thorough preparations. The carriage was covered with thick blankets, and there were also exquisite charcoal baskets, small tables, piping hot tea, and sweet snacks.

There is also a small bookshelf, which is filled with travelogues carefully selected by Xiao Huaijin.

After Song Zhimin entered the carriage, Xiao Huaijin immediately handed her a large soft pillow to lean on and poured her a cup of hot fragrant tea.

"Thank you!" Song Zhimian quickly said.

Xiao Huaijin didn't utter a sound and leaned back against the cushion behind him.

"You've had a lot of fun these past three years, haven't you?" Xiao Huaijin asked Song Zhimian.

Song Zhimian quickly chuckled twice.

"The Great Yu is peaceful and prosperous, thanks to Your Highness and the officials of the court!"

Xiao Huaijin...

"Hmph! You're really selfish! You just ran away like that. In the past three years, apart from sending me a birthday gift every year, you haven't even sent a single letter!" Xiao Huaijin was a little angry.

Song Zhimian paused, slowly put down her teacup, and then looked at Xiao Huaijin.

"Your Highness, I just think... shouldn't we see more of what we want to see in this lifetime?"

Since we have the opportunity, why not take advantage of the time when we can still walk and see more of the world!

Maybe one day I'll suddenly be gone, leaving this place. It wouldn't be good if I had any regrets then.

"I don't know who will remember me, but at least I've left my mark in many places, so my trip wasn't in vain, was it?" Song Zhimian said softly.

Song Zhimian is no fool. Now that she has money, energy, and some connections, she should take the opportunity to travel around this beautiful country!

If you don't play now, you'll be too old to play anymore, and once you run out of money, you can forget about it...

These words took on a completely different meaning when they reached Xiao Huaijin's ears.

Song Zhimian was all alone; once she left, no one would remember her. All she wanted was to take a good look at the beautiful landscape of Dayu...

After a moment of silence, Xiao Huaijin had no choice but to nod.

"Yes, you're right. Who wouldn't want to see the beautiful landscape of Dayu before they die!"

"I had the same idea! I'll accompany you to see the sights!"

Song Zhimian chuckled and immediately picked up her teacup to continue drinking tea.

It's so nice to have someone to go out with, especially a rich and handsome prince...

Song Zhimian immediately sensed something different from before; wasn't this the embodiment of the ideal romance novel...?

but……

"How can you let go of all those big things in the capital? His Majesty has only been on the throne for three years. Although he has been involved in politics for a long time, what will he do when he encounters a difficult situation?"

"Now that Prime Minister Lin is no longer involved in affairs, aren't you afraid that the court will descend into chaos?" Song Zhimian suddenly thought of a very serious question.

The Regent has escaped! What will happen to the capital? What will His Majesty do?

Xiao Huaijin chuckled.

"It's alright! Isn't my elder sister in the capital? She has to keep an eye on the Censorate and teach Shiwei. With her there, I don't need to worry!"

There's something else you don't know! His Majesty's biological father, my own brother, has returned.

Before I left, I told him that I had helped him take care of the child for so long, and I could finally put my mind at ease.

"Don't worry, with so many people here, Chongqing won't be in chaos!" Xiao Huaijin said confidently.

Song Zhimian then realized that His Highness the Prince Xian had returned! It seemed he had a good time outside and had recovered his health, so he could return to take care of state affairs.

...

Xiao Huaijin was a very suitable travel companion, and Song Zhimian and Xiao Huaijin went to the northern region together.

They arrived at the Weiyuan Army's garrison while heavy snow was falling.

Song Zhimian saw the true scenery of the North, the scene of the Weiyuan Army's drills, Lianqiao, and Lianqiao's Huimin Hall.

Xiao Huaijin also took Song Zhimin to the territory of the King of Zhao, where they saw the blond-haired, blue-eyed foreigners.

Song Zhimian felt that everything was so beautiful and so new.

Xiao Huaijin watched the sunrise and sunset with her, saw waterfalls cascading from the sky, watched the roaring river, and even went to see the Gobi Desert with its endless yellow sand...

No matter what Song Zhimian did, Xiao Huaijin would accompany her.

The two laughed together, joked together, marveled at the wonders of nature, and occasionally dealt with unexpected situations.

Xiao Huaijin finally understood why Song Zhimian didn't want to return to the capital after playing around outside.

Actually... he didn't want to go back to the capital either!

“Song Zhimin, actually it’s quite nice like this now. There aren’t so many worries or official duties to deal with. Just looking at the scenery in front of you is very comfortable.” Xiao Huaijin looked at Song Zhimin, who was using a cabbage to lure a wild rabbit not far away.

Seeing that the rabbit was very wary and refused to come closer, Song Zhimian had no choice but to throw the whole cabbage at it.

Watching the rabbit stand upright, munching on cabbage while warily observing the situation, Song Zhimian smiled.

"Your Highness, once you're out having fun, don't think about so much."

We were able to travel so smoothly because Chongqing is a peaceful and prosperous country.

It is because the Great Yu Dynasty was prosperous that we can see such scenery. If the people were suffering, there would definitely be bandits everywhere, and we wouldn't have the mind to have so much fun!

Your Highness, look how fat that rabbit is...

"Don't get me wrong, I don't want to eat roasted rabbit!" Song Zhimian sat down next to Xiao Huaijin.

Looking at Song Zhimin beside him, who had a satisfied expression, Xiao Huaijin felt indescribably happy.

“In a few days, I’ll take you on another trip to the southwest. It’s the perfect time to eat mushrooms there!” Xiao Huaijin said.

“Okay!” Song Zhimian nodded immediately.

"Let's travel a little further towards Nanzhao and see the beautiful scenery there!"

"Okay!" Song Zhimin nodded.

"Cangshan Mountain is beautiful, and Erhai Lake is beautiful too. Let's go see it!"

“Okay!” Song Zhimian nodded again.

"After we finish there, we'll head south to Jingjiang Prefecture. The mountains there are also very beautiful."

"Okay!" Song Zhimin nodded again.

...

No matter what Xiao Huaijin said, Song Zhimian nodded.

Seeing Song Zhimian getting happier and happier, Xiao Huaijin said something else.

"Song Zhimian, will you marry me?"

"Okay!" Song Zhimin nodded subconsciously.

After nodding, Song Zhimin realized what Xiao Huaijin had said.

“Xiao Huaijin…” Song Zhimin stared at Xiao Huaijin with wide eyes.

Xiao Huaijin stood up with a smile, and then pulled Song Zhimian up as well.

"Let's go, let's achieve them one by one. First, let's go to the southwest to eat mushrooms!"

Song Zhimian...

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