With Bai Jinxiao and his wife taking care of things at Hanyifang, and Fushun Academy having already developed into a mature institution, just as she had anticipated, the academy's operation would not be affected whether she was present or not, allowing her to embark on her journey with peace of mind.
Upon hearing her words, Bai Jinxiao could only nod helplessly, "In that case, let's do as you say."
The crisis in Jizhou hung like a sword of Damocles overhead, demanding immediate attention. Jiang Huaiyu meticulously arranged all matters that afternoon, ready to embark on his journey the following morning.
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The next day at dawn.
As the first rays of dawn touched the earth, Jiang Huaiyu bid farewell to the Tu family and boarded his carriage to set off. Unexpectedly, just as he left the Tu mansion, he ran into a familiar figure.
They met outside the door and were both surprised.
Jiang Huaiyu leaned out of the car window, her face full of surprise, and asked, "Young Master Ling, did you come here specifically to find me?"
Ling Mo nodded, clasped his hands in a salute to her, and said, "Indeed, I have come here today to bid farewell to Miss Jiang."
"bid farewell?"
Jiang Huaiyu was slightly taken aback. Upon closer inspection, he indeed saw two heavy packs on the horse's back.
"Is Young Master Ling planning to leave Wanfu County?"
Ling Mo nodded in confirmation, "That's right. I yearn for a free and unrestrained life and have vowed to travel all over the world. I've been staying in Wanfu County for several months now, and it's time to continue my journey."
As soon as he finished speaking, his gaze swept over the four guards beside Jiang Huaiyu's carriage, and he asked curiously, "Miss Jiang, with so many followers, are you not heading to the academy?"
Jiang Huaiyu chuckled, "What a coincidence. Like Young Master Ling, I am also about to embark on a journey."
Ling Mo asked in surprise, "Where do you plan to go?"
"Jizhou Wusu".
Why go to such a faraway place? Do you have relatives or friends there?
Jiang Huaiyu gently shook his head, "My trip is not to visit relatives and friends. You only know that Han Yi Fang is my business, but you don't know that I have set up a supply workshop in Jizhou. Now there have been some changes there, and I have to go there in person to deal with them."
"I see."
Ling Mo stared at her, then suddenly said, "Speaking of which, it's quite a coincidence; I was also traveling south."
A hint of joy flashed in Jiang Huaiyu's eyes, "Really?"
She pressed on eagerly, "Where in Jizhou will Young Master Ling be heading?"
Suzhou.
Jiang Huaiyu smiled brightly, “The Wu County Annals say, ‘Above is heaven, below are Suzhou and Hangzhou.’ Suzhou and Hangzhou bring together the beautiful scenery of Jizhou. Young Master Ling will surely create more masterpieces on this trip.”
Ling Mo nodded slightly, "The spring waters are rippling, and the painted boats are leisurely listening to the rain. It is the plum rain season in Jizhou now, which is the perfect time to enjoy the scenery of the water town of Jizhou."
Hearing his description, Jiang Huaiyu was captivated. She whispered, "Although Jizhou is not as beautiful as Suzhou and Hangzhou, it is still part of Jizhou, so it must have its own unique scenery."
She also knew that Jizhou was famous for its flowers, which made the local cosmetics industry prosperous.
In her previous life, she lived in the bustling capital city for a long time and never set foot in the gentle land where spring lasts all year round. Now, with this opportunity, she can take this chance to broaden her horizons and increase her knowledge.
Ling Mo met her gaze, but neither of them said a word.
Jiang Huaiyu asked sincerely, "Young Master Ling, is there anything else you need to tell me?"
When she heard the news that he was going south, her eyes were clearly full of joy. How come she seems to have returned to calm and indifferent now?
He coughed lightly and said casually, "We set off on the same day, and our destination is Jizhou. It's quite a coincidence. Suzhou and Jizhou happen to be on the same route. Why don't we travel together and look after each other? What do you think, Miss Jiang?"
Jiang Huaiyu was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said, "If Young Master Ling could accompany me, I would be more than happy to do so. However, I have urgent business to attend to on my journey south, and I am afraid I will not be able to stay on the road for long, which may disturb Young Master Ling's enjoyment."
"It's alright, I didn't plan to stop along the way anyway."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Huaiyu clasped his hands in a fist and said sincerely, "Then I will trouble Young Master Ling to take good care of me."
As the sun rises, more and more pedestrians gradually appear on the street.
Ling Mo smiled slightly and said, "This is not the place to talk. I have already instructed my attendants to go to Lion Ridge yesterday to deliver a small gift to Daoist Qiu. He should be waiting outside the city gate at the moment. Why don't we go out of the city first and talk in detail on the way?"
Jiang Huaiyu nodded in agreement: "That suits me perfectly."
Ling Mo nodded to her, pulled on the reins, and the horse turned around, disappearing instantly at the end of the alley.
Yingxiang murmured to herself, "What a coincidence! Miss, with Young Master Ling's martial arts skills being so high, we can rest easy with him traveling with us."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Huaiyu frowned slightly.
"Isn't this too much of a coincidence?"
Yingxiang coughed lightly and said, "Who can explain fate? Everything has its own reason."
Jiang Huaiyu rolled her eyes at her, "You're getting more and more mischievous, actually making fun of me. I'm just an old friend of Young Master Ling, so please don't talk nonsense."
“This servant is not making things up. From seeing you off in the capital to helping you in the rainy night, and now traveling south together, Young Master Ling’s care for you is far more than just that of an ordinary friend.”
Jiang Huaiyu shook his head helplessly, "Yingxiang, you can say these things to me, but if they get out to outsiders, I'm afraid it will damage Young Master Ling's reputation. I am a divorced person, and I can't let Young Master Ling's reputation be affected because of me."
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