"Master Mu."
Huo Gang came forward and seeing Mu Jingrui looking worried, he also felt uncomfortable and looked at the closed door of the house worriedly.
"How is the young lady?"
"She and Sun Jinyao have a deep relationship. Now...if I could have arrived earlier, perhaps Sun Jinyao would not have died."
Mu Jingrui didn't like Sun Jinyao, but he didn't want to see Shangguan Wanning so sad because of Sun Jinyao.
He took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and asked, "What's the situation outside?"
"Others don't know that you have left the palace yet. The emperor will probably conceal this matter in order to stabilize people's hearts. However, the secret fight between the emperor and Prince Ming has turned into an open fight. Now the two factions in the court are fighting to the death."
Huo Gang realized that civil unrest would soon break out.
According to Ge Shuyan's analysis, once internal strife breaks out in the imperial court, several small countries on the border will likely take the opportunity to attack and expand their territory.
The imperial court may not have the energy and manpower to take care of the border. After all, Xiao Yujue and Xiao Beiming both think that their throne is the most important.
However, doing so would make things difficult for the people and would plunge them into dire straits.
"Lord Mu, what are your plans?" Huo Gang asked tentatively.
Mu Jingrui pinched his nose tiredly, thought for a while, and whispered: "Let's wait until Ning'er's mood recovers a little before talking."
In fact, he has already made a decision.
There was no end to the disputes in the court, and everyone put their own interests first. He was tired of this kind of life.
He and Shangguan Wanning should have been married a long time ago, but they always missed the opportunity.
Now, he just wanted to run away with Shangguan Wanning, find a secluded paradise, live a life without disputes, and even live a simple life, which was better than the current intrigue.
Shangguan Wanning kept vigil for Sun Jinyao for two days and two nights, and then cremated him after the monks in the temple performed a prayer for his soul.
She temporarily enshrined Sun Jinyao's ashes in the temple, and would find a suitable opportunity in the future to bring his ashes back to the capital and bury them with his parents.
"Ning'er, how are you?"
Mu Jingrui pushed the door open and saw Shangguan Wanning sitting alone by the window, staring at the sky in a daze with her chin in her hand.
Her face was pale and she had lost a lot of weight.
Mu Jingrui walked over and sat beside her, holding her hand. "Your hands are cold, why don't you put on more clothes?"
"I'm fine."
Shangguan Wanning's voice was hoarse, which made Mu Jingrui feel a little distressed.
"Jingrui, where will you take me from now on?"
"Where do you want to go?" Mu Jingrui stretched out his hand and gently covered Shangguan Wanning's cheek. "How about... I accompany you back to Yaowang Valley. It's far away from the secular world and the environment is beautiful. You can study your master's medical skills seriously, and I will go up the mountain to collect herbs and grow them for you, okay?"
Shangguan Wanning's mind reappeared the flowers that covered the mountains of Yaowang Valley. Under the gentle breeze, it was like ripples spreading across the valley.
She dreamed of that kind of ordinary life.
"But... aren't you going back?" Shangguan Wanning always felt that Mu Jingrui still had a lot of things to do and a lot of things he couldn't let go of.
Mu Jingrui felt a pang of sadness in his heart.
He held Shangguan Wan Ning in his arms and shook his head gently. "I'm not going anywhere. I'll stay by your side. From now on, we will never be separated again."
Shangguan Wanning leaned on Mu Jingrui's chest and closed her eyes deeply.
Her father's defection completely overturned her beliefs. She also felt that the court struggles made her tired.
However……
"Jingrui," Shangguan Wanning came out of Mu Jingrui's arms and said softly, "I... want to live in seclusion in the mountains with you, but... I want to take my mother with me."
"I see."
Mu Jingrui completely understood Shangguan Wanning's feelings at the moment. "Give me a few days, and I will find a way to bring your mother out of the capital."
"Yes." Shangguan Wanning believed that Mu Jingrui could definitely do what he said.
"Come, I'll go for a walk with you. You've been locking yourself in your room these days, it's time to go out and get some sunshine."
Shangguan Wanning nodded slightly and placed her hand in Mu Jingrui's palm.
Mu Jingrui led a horse out of the stable and took Shangguan Wanning for a gallop on the vast hillside nearby.
Until the sun set in the west, the sunset in the sky wove brilliant colors. The two of them leaned against each other and looked at the scenery in the distance.
"Jingrui, tell me...how many opportunities like this will we have in the future to watch the sunrise and sunset together?"
"For a lifetime." Mu Jingrui smiled faintly and tidied up Shangguan Wanning's hair that was messed up by the wind.
Is it really a lifetime?
"Ning'er, let's get married."
Mu Jingrui held Shangguan Wanning's hand and placed it on his chest, his eyes full of sincere expectation.
"Get married?" Shangguan Wanning's heart was stunned, as if something was spreading in her chest bit by bit.
"Yes, get married. Ning'er, we have been engaged since we were young, and marrying you has always been my wish. We have set a wedding date more than once, but we always missed it. This time... we won't pick a date, we'll get married right away."
Shangguan Wanning's cheeks flushed, her thoughts were churning and her mind was surging.
"We will go back now to prepare for the wedding and get married right away. After rescuing your mother, we will leave here immediately and live in seclusion in Medicine King Valley. From now on, we will no longer be involved in court disputes."
Shangguan Wanning looked into Mu Jingrui's eyes and felt the warmth coming from her palms.
She gave a firm and sweet smile and nodded heavily.
The two immediately returned to the inn where they were staying and told Huo Gang their decision.
"That's great. Miss, it's a great joy that you two lovers can finally get married. I'll go out right away to buy you some things for your wedding."
Huo Gang was truly happy for Shangguan Wanning and Mu Jingrui.
"Brother Huo, that's not necessary. We... don't want to have a big celebration."
"Hey, Miss, you don't understand. Getting married is a big happy event. Even if you don't make a big fuss, you should at least treat the brothers who have been here for the past few days to a drink."
Huo Gang laughed heartily and said, "Don't worry about it. I'll help you prepare. Anyway, even if it's just a small event, we have to have everything we need."
"Thank you, Master Huo. I will remember your kindness and will definitely repay you in the future." Mu Jingrui didn't want to let Shangguan Wanning down too much. With Huo Gang's help, he couldn't ask for more.
If I could rescue Madam Shangguan on the wedding day, I would have nothing to worry about.
Mu Jingrui held Shangguan Wanning's hand tightly, hoping that they would never have to separate again from now on.
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