It is a lucky thing for a person to be born with a good face, as it makes them highly recognizable.
A high nose bridge, deep-set eyes, and a pair of clear, bright eyes that appear even more expressive in the night.
It was him, Jiang Huaifu.
Song He'er held her breath. Although this scene had appeared in her mind before, she still couldn't accept that the person was now vividly present in front of her.
"You...are you healed? What are you doing here!"
Song He'er stood there, staring at him with her big, round eyes.
In the darkness, the man's expression was somewhat blank, his gaze lingering on her for a moment before he said softly, "You've lost weight."
Song He'er awkwardly held her breath, tilted her head back to meet his gaze, and said, "Your Highness, didn't we make it very clear when we left? This kind of place is not for someone of your status. You should go back quickly, or it will be bad if someone sees you..."
“I have nothing to do with that palace anymore, so it’s none of their business where I go.”
Song He'er was somewhat surprised. What did she mean by having no connection with the royal palace anymore?
Does he not want his immense wealth and his blood-related parents?
"What nonsense are you talking about? What is your reason? Please don't say it's for me, Your Highness. I am just a convict now and have no right to enjoy such a life."
"I know what you're worried about. I could easily keep my identity hidden; I just want to help you..."
The soldiers behind him were very disciplined. Upon hearing Jiang Huaifu and Song He'er talking, they stepped aside and waited, not even glancing in their direction...
"I... I've finally settled down with my family, and now I just want to live a peaceful and stable life. I have no other thoughts. If Your Highness came to repay your kindness because I look like Miss Qingwu, then it's really unnecessary. After all, I am not her... and I will not accept your kindness again."
Song He'er tried her best to explain to him, hoping that he would turn back. After all, she was born into this world to have a smooth life and make a name for herself, and there was no need to waste her time on entanglements with men.
Besides, Jiang Huaifu has helped her a lot, and since it's all for his sake, she should sever all ties. After all, why should a prince of Xizhou suffer in this miserable life? If the emperor finds out one day, it won't just be a matter of two lives, but a matter of two countries.
Jiang Huaifu was clearly somewhat disappointed, but even so, he had no intention of leaving.
“I have been unhappy since I was a child. Staying in the palace is not what I want. I told you these things on the snow mountain, so it has nothing to do with you. You don’t need to worry.”
How could Song He'er not be worried?
Even though he disguised himself and no one could recognize him, Qin Xiaoniang and the others had seen him with their own eyes. It was rather strange that a person of noble status had suddenly appeared, someone they would see all the time.
"You saved my life, and I saved yours. Now, we can say we're even, right?"
Jiang Huaifu looked at her with interest: "Whatever you say, goes."
"you....."
Seeing her about to get angry when she couldn't win an argument, Jiang Huaifu laughed: "I won't stay here long, and I won't make things difficult for you. I have a house in Nanzhao that I can live in for a long time. I'm just here tonight to deliver some things to you, and I'll leave after that. If you feel like you're taking it for free, then you can pay me back with your wages..."
Song He'er was somewhat surprised, staring at him blankly: "Wages? What wages?"
"Nanzhao has abundant rainfall, with rain occurring frequently throughout the year, naturally creating a high demand for umbrellas. I will provide you with the materials, and you can produce a batch of umbrellas periodically. I will sell them in Nanzhao on your behalf, and the money earned can be exchanged with me for food, clothing, and anything else you may need..."
"Nanzhao is rainy? But this place is only separated from Nanzhao by a river. How come the weather is so different? It's dry and cold here, but damp up ahead?"
Jiang Huaifu was taken aback at first, then patiently replied, "Although it is only separated by a river, the terrain here is high, not plains, so the temperature is naturally low. How can it be compared to the climate of Nanzhao? Besides, this is your Central Plains' place of exile, commonly known as the wilderness. Don't compare it to the noble and prosperous land of abundance!"
"oh......"
After thinking for a while, Song He'er felt that this method was not impossible. After all, they did need supplies. Since the things in her space could not be used openly, she would find a way to make a living first. This way, she would also have a suitable excuse to take out the things in the future.
Seeing Song He'er hesitate, Jiang Huaifu curled his lips, as if he had seen through her little thoughts at a glance.
"You're unwilling to accept my help for nothing, right? This is your only chance to make a fair deal with me!"
Song He'er, with a surge of determination, raised her head and agreed to his request, "Okay! Let's do it that way! But we're just doing business, there's no other relationship between us..."
Jiang Huaifu was embarrassed and looked at a loss. "I didn't say I was going to do anything to you, you clever little devil."
Song He'er originally intended to go back, but suddenly, she remembered something else.
"Um... that bowl I gave you before... you didn't tell anyone, did you..."
Jiang Huaifu frowned slightly. "The family heirloom you mentioned?"
"Um....."
"No, it's been with me the whole time. It's on the ship right now. What, you want to go back?"
Song He'er glanced at him. "How can you take back something that's already been given away? Besides, it was a gift I gave you to repay a favor, so you can't take it back... The reason I'm telling you this today is to tell you not to tell anyone about this bowl, not even my stepmother. I gave it to you secretly. If people find out, it's called a secret transaction, and it will affect my reputation for the rest of my life!"
In fact, Song He'er wasn't afraid of being accused of having a secret exchange. It was simply because the bowl was taken out of her spatial storage. If Qin Xiaoniang and the others found out, it would be an inexplicable situation.
Jiang Huaifu agreed readily without the slightest hesitation.
"There's some food on board, do you want to take it back?"
"No...don't take it! You'd better go back quickly. When you're well-fed and warm, you think of lust; when you're poor, you think of thieves. The prisoners here are very savage. If they see anything valuable on your boat, they'll definitely try to steal it. For your safety, you should sail the boat into Nanzhao territory first..."
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