Shen Qingyu didn't know when she fell asleep.
It was a bit chilly in the mountains on that early autumn night.
Thanks to the thin felt blanket, the three of them didn't catch a cold.
As dawn broke, the rain finally stopped.
Shen Qingyu looked at the water dripping from the leaves and knew that she could not stay and had to move forward.
He put away the thin felt blanket and took out dried biscuits, braised meat jerky, and chili sauce from his basket (space storage) and gave them to the Dragon Guard Ashan.
I gave Erbao a piece of yam cake and a boiled egg and told him to eat them.
Then Shen Qingyu ate her meal with dry biscuits, braised pork jerky, and chili sauce.
The Dragon Guards were already amazed, their eyes lingering on the basket on their backs for several moments.
After the three of them had finished eating, Shen Qingyu took out an oilcloth and covered Erbao with it.
"Uncle Shangshan, carry it on your back. We're getting ready to go."
The guards watched as Shen Qingyu frantically rolled the thin felt into a small ball and stuffed it into her basket, then watched as she buried her clothes that had been soaked through the night before, before finally getting up and saying, "Let's go."
The three of them then began their arduous journey through mountains and rivers.
Erbao asked worriedly, "Mom, can Dad rescue Master?"
"Yes, your father took some men with him, they'll definitely be able to rescue them."
In fact, Shen Qingyu was worried about Qi Yunxiao.
Although he brought his own men, the Second Prince also brought his own men, and they were all highly skilled.
It's one thing if Erbao loses a small bean sprout, but the Mad Taoist's side is definitely heavily guarded.
It won't be easy for Qi Yunxiao to save people.
If they couldn't be saved, Shen Qingyu wasn't so conflicted.
But she was afraid that Qi Yunxiao would also get involved.
She couldn't tell Erbao this, so she could only pray that Qi Yunxiao would return safely.
Another day of trekking through mountains and rivers.
As evening approached, Shen Qingyu spotted the small mountain village she had seen before from afar.
After passing that small mountain village, it will take another half a day to reach Zhenjiang Town.
Shen Qingyu's worries grew heavier and heavier.
Qi Yunxiao has not yet reunited with his group.
The Dragon Guard, Ashan, dared not enter the village, but led Shen Qingyu forward: "If we go another two miles, there will be a cave, which is safer."
"Okay." Shen Qingyu simply agreed, perked up, and followed Ah Shan's footsteps forward.
We finally made it into the cave before dark.
The cave has many twists and turns, and you can even light a fire to dry your clothes.
Relieved, Shen Qingyu lit a fire, took out a small iron can from her basket, filled it with spiritual spring water from her water bag, and began to cook meat and egg soup.
There were wild vegetables near the cave entrance. Ah Shan picked a few wild vegetables and threw in some greens. With some dry biscuits, he relaxed completely.
Shen Qingyu took out a thin felt blanket as usual and gave one to Ashan.
Ah Shan couldn't stay put: "You all hide here, I'll go keep watch at the cave entrance."
Because of her duty, Shen Qingyu could not dissuade him.
Erbao's concern was straightforward: "Mom, didn't you say we'd see Dad today?"
Shen Qingyu could only make up an excuse: "We're moving too fast. Your father and the others are chasing after us, but they might not be able to catch up."
Erbao: "Should we wait for Daddy?"
Shen Qingyu shook her head: "No, your father is probably worried that we won't be able to catch up, so he's taking the main road and driving a carriage to catch up with us. We need to head forward to meet up with him."
Only after entering Zhenjiang Town can you truly feel safe.
Shen Qingyu heard that many of the Dragon Guards had been transferred to Zhenjiang to wait for their arrival.
Erbao was deceived by Shen Qingyu's firm and calm expression and believed her.
After Erbao fell asleep in her arms, Shen Qingyu looked at the faintly glowing embers of the charcoal fire and felt worried.
The man with the dark forehead didn't seem to have done anything earth-shattering, nor did he understand romance or a sense of ritual; he just hung around me every day.
Plates of snacks, one after another, accompanied by drinks.
She longed for closeness, yet she tried her best to maintain appropriate boundaries, afraid that she would grow to dislike him...
When did it creep into my heart so quietly?
So much so that you can't sleep because you're worried?!
Is it really just because he is the father of his children?
Remembering her mother's advice, Shen Qingyu sighed silently.
Qi Yunxiao, if you can return safely this time, I will cherish the days you spend by my side.
Shen Qingyu didn't know when she fell asleep. When Ashan called her, she realized what was happening, woke up Erbao, ate something, and continued on her way.
In the afternoon, we finally entered Zhenjiang.
Arriving at the courtyard where they had once stayed, Qi Yunxiao and the Mad Taoist were not yet there.
Shen Qingyu's expression turned completely cold.
"Master, I have already sent people to meet you," Gao Er explained cautiously.
"Any news?"
The second-year high school student's neck felt a little numb: "Not yet. Why don't you and the second young lady go back first?"
“No. I’ll wait for him here.” Shen Qingyu’s resolute gaze left no room for argument.
Seeing Shen Qingyu's cold expression, Gao Er couldn't help but suggest, "How about I take some men to replace the leader, and we'll be responsible for rescuing the Taoist priest so that the leader can come back first?"
Shen Qingyu glanced at the second-year high school students.
The second-year high school student shrank back: Had he said something wrong again?
Fortunately, Shen Qingyu didn't say anything else: "Okay, then go ahead."
Qi Yunxiao's plan to rescue the mad Taoist priest was more difficult than he had anticipated.
He did consider giving up.
But whenever he wanted to give up, Erbao's trusting and expectant eyes would involuntarily appear before him.
My child is almost seven years old and has never made any requests of me.
If I can't fulfill this one and only request...
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