Zhao Shu walked up to him and overheard him muttering something. She couldn't help but laugh. "Why bother catching up with him? I'd be grateful if you could catch up with Old Hai."

The current Wei Tingsi is far superior to the Zhi Hai of yesteryear.

After saying that, she folded the letter, put it back in the envelope, and handed it to him, saying, "Give the things to your father."

"Yes, Princess." He bowed and said, then added, "This servant will definitely surpass Elder Hai."

"That's ambitious," Zhao Shu thought. "It's good enough to catch up, but to want to surpass him is commendable."

After all, it's good to be young and ambitious.

When the letter was delivered to Prince Yong, he read it and took a long time to react before letting out a heavy sigh.

Uncle Fu, who was standing nearby, asked, "Your Highness, is there something difficult in the letter?" He hadn't seen Prince Yong in such a predicament in a long time.

Prince Yong shook his head and tore the letter into pieces, just like Zhao Shu. He put the shredded paper into his teacup, and soon the paper scraps were all wet, and the writing became blurred.

"Prepare the boat, I am going to Fengshan," he said solemnly.

Uncle Fu was suspicious, but he didn't dare to ask. "Yes," he said, preparing to leave. However, just as he turned around, Prince Yong spoke again, "Go to the Sun residence and ask Miss Sun to come with me."

Um... Uncle Fu was even more suspicious. He had served Prince Yong for decades and knew very well that Jiang Ying used to go to Fengshan often. Now she was bringing her new bride to the palace. Was that inappropriate?

However, he wouldn't concern himself with his master's affairs. He agreed and soon got the matter done.

Sun Yun was stunned when she received Yong Wang's words. Her face lit up with joy, and she couldn't help but smile. Then she rummaged through her chests and cabinets looking for clothes.

"Half-bundle, do you think I should wear this purple orchid-colored bound robe, or this light blue banana leaf patterned rainbow feather robe? Oh right, how about I wear the crystal orchid floating flower silk skirt? It's a pity I can only wear plain clothes, and I can't wear too many pearl flowers. I'll wear that lambskin white jade embroidered cloud headdress later."

She chattered away, in high spirits.

Ban Shu stood beside her, not saying a word, even though Sun Yun kept talking to her.

After searching for a long time and changing countless outfits, Banshu couldn't stand it anymore and said, "Miss, you look good in anything. How about that light blue banana leaf patterned feather robe, paired with a lambskin headdress and a light purple hooded cloak? What do you think? The prince often wears a purple-gold crown."

Sun Yun glanced at her. "How do you know he often wears a purple-gold crown?"

Ban Shu helplessly spread her hands, "My good girl, Your Highness is a prince, so naturally you should wear a purple and gold crown to match your status. Have you forgotten that the princess got one from the Xie family last time and didn't give it to anyone else, but saved it for Your Highness?"

"Forget it, I'll wear the cloud white one. Maple Mountain is so brightly colored, if I wear any other color, I'll look out of place. White looks much better."

For some reason, she suddenly stopped liking being told what to wear, especially since it was none of her business whether she was a good match for her fiancé.

Prince Yong prepared earlier than Wei Tingsi, so he naturally left earlier than Zhao Shu. Before leaving, Prince Yong specifically told Zhao Shu that she didn't need to wait for him for dinner, but he didn't tell her where he was going or who he was going with.

However, after reading the letter, Zhao Shu knew that he was definitely going to Fengshan, and she was actually a little unhappy.

She couldn't tell the difference in status between Sun Yun and Huo Danlan before, but after Huo Baichuan almost died, she gradually became able to distinguish them. Now, she naturally hopes that Sun Yun will not be harmed.

But since he was his father, he couldn't say anything. He nodded to indicate that he would be obedient and that he had to go out to run errands in the evening, and said nothing more.

When Prince Yong heard that she was going out in the evening, he immediately frowned and said, "Remember to come home and don't stay out overnight. Do you understand?"

"I'll remember it, I promise I won't forget it," Zhao Shu promised obediently.

Prince Yong trusted Zhao Shu completely, but he didn't trust anyone else.

However, time was of the essence, so he didn't say anything more and hurriedly left.

After he left, Zhao Shu felt increasingly uneasy as she thought about it. "No, I have to go and see. It would be bad if Father had done something wrong."

Having made up her mind, she immediately instructed Xiao Guozi to go find Wei Tingsi and urge him to hurry.

After leaving the city, Prince Yong went directly to the pier not far from the city gate. A small boat was moored beside the pier, and since Sun Yun had not yet arrived, he stood there waiting.

Uncle Fu tested the small boat and found no problems, but he was still worried. "Your Highness, shall we go down and cross the bridge?"

Large boats are not allowed to travel on the moat near the capital, which is really troublesome.

Prince Yong shook his head, "Dozens of miles is too far."

Just then, Sun Yun arrived. She was completely wrapped in a cloak and her face was covered with a light veil, so that an unfamiliar person would not recognize her.

When Prince Yong saw her approaching, he didn't wait and went straight down the pier to board the small boat. Uncle Fu bowed somewhat awkwardly and then quickly went to row.

Sun Yun lowered her head, not daring to look at Prince Yong. She boarded the small boat prepared by the Sun family and did not go with Prince Yong.

Because they couldn't handle so many people.

No one spoke, and the two boats soon reached the middle of the river. Because it was an artificial river, the current was calm and there was no danger.

By the time Zhao Shu caught up, their boat had already reached the other side.

After landing, Prince Yong walked in front, with Sun Yun following closely behind, maintaining a distance that was neither too close nor too far. Meanwhile, Uncle Fu and Banshu, among others, followed at a distance, showing great awareness.

After walking for a while, they entered the valley. They had to follow the narrow path in the valley to climb the mountain. Suddenly, Prince Yong said, "I brought you here because I didn't want you to misunderstand."

Sun Yun was taken aback. "A misunderstanding?"

"Well, I am not good with words and cannot explain. You and A-Jun are very close, so you can oversee everything in the future. Today, someone invited me to Fengshan to see him one last time. I did not want to come, but I was afraid that something might happen in the future."

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