Chapter 1220 Arrival in Yangzhou
In addition, there was a team of ten secret guards accompanying them secretly.
Apart from Shao Yunduan, Qiao Xuan also didn't know about this matter.
Shao Yunduan went to help the prince solve his purse problem, so the prince naturally had to protect his safety and make it convenient for him to act.
This is the role of these ten secret guards.
Daqin had well-developed water transportation, so Shao Yunduan chartered a double-decker ship and set out from the canal.
Since it was official business, in addition to Qiao Xuan, Lixia, Liqiu, Sun Bai, and Sun Qian, there were also two staff members from the East Palace and five or six servants who helped with the work.
It was still chilly in spring. When we just left Beijing, the weather was still a little cold. There was a strong wind on the boat. In addition, there was nothing to see on both sides of the river, so Qiao Xuan did not go out most of the time.
I can only go out in the morning to get some fresh air, and go out for a walk at noon when the weather is good.
She didn't go out, and Shao Yunduan didn't go out either.
When we were in the capital, except for four days of rest every month, we had to be on duty the rest of the time. Sometimes we were so busy that we didn't get home until almost dark. Now it's a rare opportunity that we can be together every day, and we are so happy.
Besides, there were few people on the boat, and Liqiu and Lixia were family members. Even if the two of them were very close, nothing unpleasant would come out.
Shao Yunduan was even more reckless and passionate. Sometimes when his passion reached a peak, he didn't care whether it was day or night. Fortunately, there were no outsiders around, so Qiao Xuan simply followed suit and became shameless.
Both of them wanted to get to Yangzhou as soon as possible, so they hardly stopped on the way.
However, Shao Yunduan was afraid that Qiao Xuan would feel bored if the boat was too long, so every two or three days, the boat would stop at a pier for half a day and he would take her out for a stroll, taste delicious food, and buy some exquisite and rare specialties and gadgets.
The only place we really stopped to rest was in Jining.
Qiao Xuan planned to make the remaining half of the equipment here.
Along the way, the two of them would go shopping together from time to time, and everyone was used to it.
And Shao Yunduan also had his reasons: to understand the people's sentiments and customs.
The various information collected from the public was brought back to Beijing and told to the Crown Prince. This was also very important to the Crown Prince.
They didn't want their followers to follow them, but everyone was happy about it.
After all, the journey has been really monotonous. It would be great if we could stroll around and relax now!
The two of them inquired about the locations of skilled craftsmen in the city and went there together.
If you take apart the things they make, you can see that the craftsmanship is not difficult, and they are willing to pay the price, so the craftsmen are naturally happy.
Without asking any unnecessary questions, we collected the deposit, signed the contract, and agreed on the time for delivery, and the matter was settled.
It happened without anyone noticing and no one was alarmed.
Jining City has a long history and many places of interest and historical sites. It has mountains and rivers, and the natural scenery is also pleasing to the eye. Speaking of food, the fried crispy dishes in soup, braised yuan fish, lotus root slices, jar meat, lotus root with ginger, pot-fried tofu, etc., are also amazing.
The group rested in Jining for three days, checked the ship, and replenished supplies. They would not take a long rest afterwards, but would only choose to dock at the pier in the evening to spend the night and then head straight to Yangzhou.
On the third day after leaving Jining, Shao Yunduan ordered Sun Qian to secretly leave the ship and rush to Yangzhou to find out the latest news about Zhao Mu's mansion.
Sun Qian and Sun Bai received the prince's order to obey the instructions of Lord Shao and Madam Shao in everything. Sun Qian did not ask any questions and just followed the orders.
It was already February 20th when Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan arrived in Yangzhou. It took them a full 20 days to travel and rest on the road.
And this is already fast.
(End of this chapter)
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