Under the same night sky, Jiayin was already fast asleep, completely unaware that her jealous boyfriend had already done something big.
When we woke up early, the sun was still shining brightly above the horizon, making everyone sigh.
Old Hei and his gang had probably been cooped up in Broken Gold Beach for too long; like a pack of wolves yearning for freedom, they were unwilling to stop for even a moment.
Almost immediately after dinner, Lao Hei arrived at the old house to inquire when they would be leaving for the southwest.
Jiayin hesitated for a moment, unsure whether she should send someone to the Lu family to inquire.
After all, in the past, when the family's car fleet went to the southwest, they would always bring some things for Lu Zong.
This sudden refusal to help could easily arouse suspicion.
But if things were the same as before, she wouldn't feel comfortable.
After all, being coveted and schemed against, as well as the destruction of military supplies, had crossed her bottom line.
After weighing her options carefully, she said to Lao Hei, "Uncle Lao Hei, I still have a few small matters to take care of. Please wait a day and set off tomorrow morning."
Old Hei immediately agreed, "Yes, Princess. We should also prepare our luggage and supplies, since the journey to the southwest is long. Besides, the caravan we arranged to meet won't depart until noon tomorrow!"
"Uncle Lao Hei, you'd better bring an extra vehicle this time, specifically for storing water along the way. We need to be prepared for the possibility of running out of water within a hundred miles! After all, the drought has lasted for so long, and the situation in various places is probably different from before."
Jiayin gave a few more instructions, adding, "Take a few more of the tin cans my sixth brother sent back this time. If you come across any good tea, buy some. Also, remember to bring plenty of pills and medicine for injuries. You can go directly to the pharmacy to get them; just tell them I instructed you to."
Old Hei was very grateful and quickly got up to accept.
After exchanging a few more casual words, Lao Hei took his leave and went home.
Jiayin went back and changed into a more elegant dress, and then asked Shuiling to pick some peaches from the greenhouse of the princess's mansion.
As they were leaving, Wan'er happened to be leading Yuanyuan in from the front and asked, "Where are you going, little sister?"
Jiayin said, "Sister-in-law, I was just about to look for you. I'm going to the palace to see the Third Princess. Are you planning to go back to the Earl's Mansion? Shall we go together?"
Wan'er hesitated for a moment, then replied, "Okay, the village has finished distributing the grain, and there's nothing serious, so I really should go back. My younger brother is looking for a girl, and I keep thinking about asking him how it's going."
“Then you can go back directly, sister-in-law. It’s fine if you stay at your parents’ house for one night. The Earl’s mansion is there and you can’t run away. If anything happens, you can rush back in time.”
Jiayin is the type who would love to stay at home like a daughter forever, and she is very attached to her family. Naturally, she fully supports her sister-in-law's return to her parents' home.
She immediately told Shui Ling to make another trip to the princess's residence, and she quickly returned with a basket of peaches and a basket of apricots.
The peaches are pink and juicy, with an irresistible sweet aroma.
The apricots are golden, round, plump, and beautiful.
Everyone who saw it liked it, and Yuanyuan couldn't help but secretly want to take two.
As a result, Jiayin noticed and quickly hugged him, saying, "Yuanyuan, peaches and apricots have fuzz on them. You can't touch them without washing them first, or you'll get itchy."
"You should go to Grandma's house with your mother and have a meal with Grandma and Uncle, okay?"
"Okay." Yuanyuan blushed shyly and hugged her aunt, giving her two more kisses.
Jiayin smiled brightly, picked up her little nephew, and walked out first, saying, "Let's go, Yuanyuan is going back to Grandma's house!"
Wan'er quickly followed, shouting, "Sister, put Yuanyuan down. This boy is too heavy. Don't tire your arms out."
Chunxiu and Wanqiu had already quickly packed their luggage and loaded it onto the carriage.
Granny Lin stayed behind to guard the old house, while Granny He guarded the Princess's residence.
Therefore, the two sisters-in-law passed away peacefully, without any worries.
The wheels rolled and the horses' hooves clattered. Jia Yin's carriage was spacious enough that even several people could sit comfortably without feeling crowded.
There weren't many people on the street, so Chunxiu opened the window halfway to let in some fresh air.
Jiayin looked at what appeared to be red things hanging on the trees in the distance and asked, "What's that?"
Shuiyun glanced at it and replied, "Princess, those are red ribbons tied by the villagers nearby in anticipation of the autumn rain."
Jiayin frowned, and Wan'er, holding her son, also sighed and whispered, "Recently, everyone in the court has been busy with the appointment of the crown prince and the selection of concubines, and almost no one is paying attention to the drought. If this continues, if there is a complete crop failure this year, there will be refugees after autumn."
"At least we still have wild vegetables to fill our stomachs now, but when it snows, there will be absolutely nothing to eat."
Jiayin nodded, "The village's granary is too conspicuous. If refugees really come in the future, it might cause trouble for the village."
"How about when the grain is distributed next month, each household receives two months' worth, and I'll find a way to hide the rest?"
Wan'er was worried and quickly replied, "Okay, I'll make arrangements next month."
As they were talking, the carriage entered the city.
Jiayin escorted her sister-in-law and nephew to the Xing family's gate before turning her carriage around and heading to the palace.
The Third Princess suddenly heard that good news had arrived, so she quickly sent Caiyun to the palace gate to greet the person.
Caiyun was overjoyed the whole way.
“Princess, our princess has been so bored these past few days since you left the palace. She’s been eating less and has lost a lot of weight.”
Jiayin couldn't help but laugh and replied, "Are you sure she misses me? Or is it just because the cook isn't as good as Shuiyun?"
Caiyun laughed along and whispered, "Yes, yes! But our princess really misses the princess!"
The path leading to Zhilan Palace was long, but fortunately there were shady trees along the way, otherwise everyone would have been drenched in sweat before even entering.
Halfway there, the little fox somehow got wind of it and suddenly darted out from the roadside.
Jiayin bent down to catch the little fox, which bumped into her and made her take a step back. She couldn't help but scold it, "San Tiao, where have you been sneaking around eating these past few days? How come you've gotten so fat?"
The three babbled a few times, then hid their heads in their master's arms, pretending to be dead.
Jiayin had no choice but to carry it and keep walking.
Occasionally, a green shadow flashes by in the roadside grass.
Jiayin naturally saw this, and while Caiyun wasn't paying attention as she entered, she took out an egg from her spatial storage and tossed it over.
A green shadow flew up, and the egg was quickly swallowed...
"Jiayin, you heartless bastard! Waaah! Have you forgotten the old one for the new? It's been so many days since you left the palace, why did you only just remember me!"
The Third Princess, having read some popular novel again, perfectly imitated the posture of a resentful abandoned woman.
At this moment, she pulled a handkerchief to wipe the corner of her eye, looking as if she were accusing the unfaithful man.
Jiayin rolled her eyes at her and said with a laugh, "Don't tell me that the person who was feasting at my princess's mansion the other day was your stand-in?"
The Third Princess immediately threw down her handkerchief, smiled ingratiatingly, and quickly pulled Jiayin to sit down. "Oh, I was just joking with you! Who told you to leave me alone in the palace? I'm so bored I'm practically turning into mold."
"I knew you'd say that, that's why I came to see you." Jiayin pointed to the basket of peaches. "These peaches were just ripe, so I brought them to you right away."
"In addition, my family's convoy is going to the southwest to deliver things to my older brother, and we'll be leaving tomorrow."
"I'd like to send someone to Prince Lu's residence to ask if he has anything to take home. If you have anything to say to Prince Lu, please send someone over as well."
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