The next morning, after Rong Qi finished washing up, he saw Rong Mian just wake up and walk out of the room.

The two ate some breakfast, and Rong Qi personally followed Rong Mian to haul grain.

Rong Mian felt uneasy the whole way, as if someone was always watching him intently.

"Rong Qi, could you please stop staring at me like that? It's making me feel really uncomfortable."

Rong Qi: "If I'm not watching you, who am I watching? After you finish hauling the grain, hurry up and distribute it, otherwise there won't be any food tonight."

"you……"

Hmph, I can't beat you.

Rong Mian quickly took a few steps and ran towards the granary.

Rong Mian directed the soldiers to load the carts, but under Rong Qi's death stare, they had no choice but to also carry grain onto the carts.

Who did he offend every day? Not only does he not get food, but he also has to do such heavy work.

He was really wronged.

After five or six carriages were filled, Rong Qi and Rong Mian started to head back.

They went on their way, knocking on doors and distributing grain.

"Thank you, thank you, you are such kind people."

They continued distributing food along the way, accompanied by a constant stream of expressions of gratitude.

When Rong Mian heard these voices, he suddenly felt quite comfortable and very proud.

And so a smile gradually appeared on his face.

Compared to some of the things he did before, the flattery from officials and subordinates was much more pleasant to hear.

The grain distribution took two days in total, ensuring that every household in the village received nearly two months' worth of grain, providing a transition period to increase their income.

These past two days, Rong Mian has felt that he has lost several pounds and feels much stronger because of moving things around.

After finishing his work, Rong Mian took a nice, relaxing shower and changed into clean clothes.

Rong Mian no longer had the gloom he had when they first met; instead, he seemed more cheerful.

"Rong Qi, when are we going back?"

"tomorrow."

He has to go back tomorrow; he misses Jiaojiao, and he's going on a training expedition the day after tomorrow.

Although he believed in his daughter's martial arts skills, he still wanted to go with her to prevent others from eyeing her.

Rong Qi: "The day after tomorrow is the annual city training. Go back tomorrow and get ready."

Rong Mian originally didn't want to go; he wanted to rest for a few days. But seeing Rong Qi's eyes, he swallowed his words of refusal.

Rong Mian nodded: "Okay. Are you going?"

Rong Qi: What do you think?

Oh, I know, why would I ask you? You're amazing, you're incredible.

Rong Qi: "I hope this will not happen again. You are a prince of the Azure Dragon Kingdom, and all the people of the Azure Dragon Kingdom are your subjects. You cannot sacrifice innocent people because of personal grudges."

"Your Imperial Uncle sent you here this time because he wanted you to do something practical, but you have disregarded his wishes so blatantly. You really shouldn't have done that. Please forgive me."

"Our grievances can be resolved privately; let's not involve the country and its people."

Rong Mian was somewhat surprised to hear Rong Qi's words.

This was the first time Rong Qi had spoken to him so much since he grew up. He had always thought that Rong Qi disdained to talk to him.

How could Rong Mian possibly know how many things Rong Qi was hiding in his heart that he couldn't tell anyone?

It's not that he doesn't want to talk, it's just that he can't.

Rong Mian nodded: "I understand. I won't try to kill you again. I've thought it through."

Rong Qi shook his head: "No, you can still kill me, as long as you can kill me."

"But you must remember that it should only be a personal grudge, and you should not involve innocent civilians or other people."

"If I lose, it's because I'm not as skilled as you. If you lose, it's because you're still not good enough. They're not contradictory."

Rong Mian understood what he meant; it was simply that if you wanted to kill me, I was ready to oblige.

For the past few years, he had been sending people to kill Rong Qi, but Rong Qi didn't take it seriously at all. He only sent people to teach him a lesson. If Rong Qi really went against him, he would have no chance of survival.

However, although Rong Qi will not implicate others, his father, the emperor, will implicate his mother and her family because of his mistake.

Perhaps this is the way the Emperor wanted him to come to his senses.

Rong Qi looked at him and said, "Alright, get some rest early tonight. We'll go back together first thing tomorrow morning."

Rong Mian nodded and returned to his room.

After watching him close the door, Rong Qi walked towards his own room.

Rong Qi waved his hand, telling Rong Yi and Rong Xin to go and rest, and then closed the door himself.

Rong Qi forced himself to go to bed early, but his mind was filled with the adorable image of his little darling. Sigh, it seemed he'd have to take her everywhere he went from now on.

It's only been two days, and I already miss her terribly. What if I'm going to be away for even longer in the future?

He wanted to keep Xiao Jiaojiao inside his clothes, carrying her with him at all times, so he could see her anytime. He figured that anything would become more interesting that way.

Rong Qi fell asleep while thinking about it, and his dream contained all sorts of things, including his little darling.

...

Meanwhile, in the capital city, thousands of miles away, Rong Qi's little darling was also tossing and turning, unable to sleep. Today was the third night since Rong Qi left.

Ever since Aqi left that afternoon, Feng Qinghuang's heart has been in suspense, wondering if the trip would go smoothly, whether Aqi would get hurt, and wishing she could go with him.

But she also knew that there were some things she could follow along with, and some things she couldn't, and that was better for everyone.

The less she knew about royal affairs, the better. Since Aqi didn't want her to get involved, then she wouldn't get involved.

Lost in thought, Feng Qinghuang fell asleep. Even in her sleep, she prayed, "Heavens, let me fly to see my Aqi after I fall asleep."

She missed him.

Two people who like each other will always meet in their dreams, won't they?