A smile appeared on Liu Ze's face.
"There's no news, but I have a feeling we won't have to wait too long."
"It won't take too long. Mother is worried about any changes."
"Don't worry, mother. As long as we keep our responsibilities, our father's words are as good as gold. He will not easily take back what he has said."
Concubine De nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, yes! My son, we must behave properly and don't make any mistakes. Mother is relying on you."
Liu Ze took his mother's hand and patted her gently to comfort her.
"Don't worry, I stay at home reading books every day, and only go out to meet friends occasionally. I will restrain myself in everything and will not make any mistakes."
"That's good!"
In a carriage on an official road.
After Liu Hao and his group left the city, they walked slowly along the official road.
Nangong Jiu played with the doll on the cushion for a while, then fell asleep on the cushion.
Nangong Yunxue carefully covered her with a thin blanket.
Liu Hao took out the map from the secret room and unfolded it. The travel route was outlined on it with colors.
"Xue'er, this is the route we discussed last time. Take a look, is there anything that needs to be modified?"
Nangong Yunxue looked carefully along the outlined route, marked the distance on the map with her finger, and then pointed at a place.
"My mother said she hadn't seen my grandfather and uncle in a few years, and that my grandfather wasn't in good health.
I wonder if we can turn around here and go to the border?"
Liu Hao looked at the place where her finger had rested and nodded affirmatively.
"Of course! We're just sightseeing, so apart from Jiu'er's fiefdom, which we must visit, we can go wherever we want.
At this rate, we will reach Gongxian the day after tomorrow.
At that time, depending on Jiuer's wishes, we can stay in her two fiefdoms for about a month."
"Well, you make the arrangements, and we'll just follow you."
Liu Hao smiled, put away the map, lifted the car curtain and looked out.
“There’s a small market up ahead, where we can grab a bite to eat, walk faster in the afternoon, and settle in the next larger town in the evening.
If you feel tired, just lie down and rest for a while. I modified the carriage specifically so that you can lie down and rest on the road."
"I'm not sleepy now. Let's talk about it in the afternoon." Nangong Yunxue nodded in agreement.
Half an hour later.
When the group arrived at the market, Agan had already prepared a restaurant in advance.
As soon as Liu Hao and others arrived, the dishes and rice were served on the table.
Nangong Jiu, who was lying in Liu Hao's arms, sniffed and opened his eyes as soon as he smelled the aroma of the food.
After seeing the dishes on the table clearly, he reached out and grabbed them: "Meat..."
Nangong Yunxue quickly held back her hand that was grabbing the food: "You can't eat this! Wait a minute, Mommy ordered some minced meat and egg custard just for you."
Nangong Jiu, who didn't get any food, pouted and waved his chubby little hands, slamming the table loudly.
“Meat…”
The shopkeeper brought the egg custard with a smile: "Here it is, fragrant and tender minced meat egg custard!
However, it is a little hot, so please wait a moment before eating, don’t burn yourself.”
Looking at the delicious minced meat and egg custard, Nangong Jiu couldn't help it and drool kept flowing from the corners of his mouth.
I secretly reached out to hold the bowl, but it was indeed a little hot. I quickly retracted my hand, touched my ears, and blew on the egg custard with my mouth: "Huff, huff..."
Nangong Yunxue took the bowl with a smile and said, "Jiu'er, before you left, you were eating the snacks your great-grandmother gave you. You shouldn't be that hungry, right?"
Nangong Jiu pulled at his clothes with both hands, wanting to show Nangong Xue his shriveled stomach.
"Okay, mother knows, Jiuer is hungry."
As he spoke, he scooped a spoonful of egg custard with a spoon, put it to his mouth to cool it down, and then fed it to Nangong Jiu.
Smells good! So good!
Nangong Jiu didn't have time to savor the taste and swallowed a spoonful of egg custard whole.
"Is it tasty?"
Nangong Jiu nodded and pointed at the minced meat: "Meat..."
"You, the word 'meat' is the most clear. Remember to chew it and be careful not to choke!"
Nangong Yunxue scooped a spoonful of minced meat and fed it into Nangong Jiu's mouth.
Nangong Jiu chewed the meat with his few remaining teeth. The more he chewed, the more fragrant it became. He couldn't help but close his eyes and savor it with satisfaction.
Nangong Yunxue ate her own meal while feeding Nangong Jiu.
Liu Hao held the baby in one hand and picked up food to feed Nangong Yunxue with the other hand.
"This dish tastes good, eat more..."
Nangong Yunxue also put some food into Liu Hao's bowl: "Hurry up and eat too!"
The shopkeeper looked at them and gently nudged his wife who was preparing food.
"They are such a happy family of three! The boy is handsome, the girl is beautiful, and the baby is plump, smart and cute!"
The shopkeeper's wife looked up and said, "It seems that they are indeed a good match!"
Here, everyone ate and drank their fill and continued on their journey.
Liu Hao ordered the secret guard driving the carriage, "Hurry up, or it will be dark before we reach the town."
The carriage galloped.
Nangong Yunxue looked at Liu Hao inquiringly: "I feel like you are very familiar with this route."
Liu Hao smiled and looked out the window.
"Well, when I went out to look for you before, I walked this road back and forth several times, and I also went to Gong County and Yi County, but I always returned disappointed.
This time, with you by my side, I have two completely different feelings in my heart as I walk the old road again."
Nangong Yunxue looked at Liu Hao: "You must have suffered a lot to find me, right?"
“I haven’t suffered much, but every time I go there with high hopes, I return disappointed.
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