It seems that Qi Yan is only wishful thinking.
Master Vera was right; Qi Yan's feelings for Qin Feng were pure to the point that...
It's suffocating!
Qiu Yan was unable to recover for a long time.
Qin Feng's death and Qi Yan's loyalty filled her with immense sorrow.
"Two men, buried together? Strange, very strange indeed. Such a bizarre thing could happen in this world." Qin Susu was astonished, but in the end, she shook her head.
"What brotherhood!" Suddenly, Qin Susu's eyes reddened, and tears streamed down her face.
"Qi Yan clearly committed suicide for love!" It was truly heart-wrenching! She cried because of Qi Yan's tragic love.
After she finished speaking, she held onto Liang Yuchen's sleeve, refusing to let go, "Yuchen, we will never be apart in this lifetime."
"We'll be together through thick and thin, never to be separated!" Liang Yuchen nodded. So many years have passed, yet Su Su is still so sentimental...
"Master Vera, can you tell me how to get to India?" Qiu Yan asked for help before leaving.
"You're going to India?" Vera's smile grew even purer as she recalled her former homeland.
He has returned several times over the years.
Each time, it was because of Buddhist matters.
Qiu Yan: "Mm." Having been reborn into this world, and having some value, of course I should go out and travel more, broaden my horizons, and enjoy the scenery.
She firmly believes that things will not be like the four travelers in Journey to the West, who were gone for thirteen years.
After all, Master Vera is a good example.
“I have a map here, I’ll give it to you as a travel guide.” Vera said, handing a yellowed map to Qiu Yan.
"If you encounter difficulties when you go to India, tell the Deshramanes of the Indian tribe that you know me, and they will not make things difficult for you."
After Vera finished speaking, she placed a string of sandalwood-scented wooden prayer beads into Qiu Yan's palm.
"This is for you; it will ensure your success in India."
Qiu Yan clasped her hands together and nodded in gratitude.
"Thank you, Master Vera."
Suddenly, she realized a problem.
Language barrier.
Through reflection, she came to a conclusion.
My intention in going to India is merely to visit the border region between the two countries and see if I can encounter any rare seeds.
However, since Master Vera had given her the prayer beads, she would not refuse.
She glanced at the blue stone tombstone in front of her, then turned and saw Gu Qian and He Lin already standing beside her. She nodded slightly to them.
He got up to take his leave.
Before taking her leave, Qiu Yan picked a bunch of yellow wildflowers from somewhere and placed them on the stone table in front of the monument. With one last look, she felt depressed and heavy-hearted.
"Qin Feng, rest in peace. In your next life, don't love the wrong person again; it's too painful. And you, Qi Yan, why couldn't you just live a good life? Why did you have to try to kill yourself? Sigh, I won't say anymore. You two, your lives are truly miserable. May your afterlife not be so cruel." Liang Yuchen overheard Qin Susu's murmured words and couldn't help but ask...
"Susu, have you ever loved someone else?"
"Stop talking nonsense!" Qin Susu shook her head repeatedly, not forgetting to wipe away her newly moistened eyes.
"I just think they are very pitiful."
Everyone said goodbye.
Qiu Yan and her group continued westward, heading towards the Western Regions.
Same road, different journey.
At first, the common people passing by were all dressed in Central Plains clothing.
Further west, the clothing styles change.
Gradually, villages became scarce, and only passing oases appeared...
Gu Qingyu and Liang Zaiting, the two children, looked back and forth curiously.
For the first time in their lives, they traveled far away with their parents. Although they missed home a little, with their parents by their side, they naturally forgot much of their homesickness.
While passing through a small kingdom in the Western Regions, Qin Susu went straight to a clothing shop.
And so, the two children changed their clothes.
"I must say, they're quite good at it." Qin Susu looked at the two children with increasing delight.
Western Region clothing is distinctive.
She herself changed into Western Region attire, and insisted that Qiu Yan also remove her Hanfu from the Central Plains.
The further west they went, the heavier Mayi's heart became.
There is a longing to go home, and also a sense of urgency.
The vast desert,
They prepared plenty of food and water.
Of course, there are also tents for sleeping at night.
The bitter memories from before resurfaced in my mind.
As Qin Susu walked, she recounted the embarrassing incidents from back then to her two children.
Gu Qian had never heard of many of these things before, so he pulled Qiu Yan aside and listened with great interest.
Even He Lin listened attentively, which only made Qin Susu more and more enthusiastic as she spoke.
Only Liang Yuchen seemed a little out of place, quietly following behind Qin Susu, listening to her narrate her story, and occasionally, the corners of his lips would turn up in a smile.
Qin Susu back then, compared to now, didn't have much difference in personality; the only change was her self-perception.
Perhaps, he shouldn't have given her the silent treatment back then.
Otherwise, there wouldn't be so many overlapping misunderstandings that have wasted their years.
Now, walking the path she once walked, I have a different state of mind.
Several days and nights have passed since we crossed the vast desert.
At this moment, they arrived at an oasis.
Everyone sat together, enjoying roasted whole lamb and milk tea.
The two children laughed and enjoyed the moment.
Only Mayi, the closer you get, the less she talks. These days, she's always alone and doesn't say much.
Only when she was with He Lin would a faint smile appear on her face.
After traversing several small countries, the State of Lu was now in sight.
When Gu Qian and He Lin first arrived at Lu Shi Palace, their first impression was that although it couldn't compare to Dongjin Palace, it was still exquisite.
His Majesty Dongjin visited in person, and the newly appointed King Lushi, Mayi's elder brother, served him top-quality meat and milk tea with great respect.
"I have failed to greet you all from afar, which is truly a sin. According to the customs of your Central Plains, I will first punish myself three times over."
The newly appointed King Lu, who sat on the main seat, was about forty years old. He was tall but not bulky, with a foreign face, thick eyebrows, and big eyes. Compared to the previous King Lu, he exuded more righteousness.
He Lin: "It's alright. It was our oversight that we didn't inform you in advance."
He Lin, Gu Qian, and others raised their glasses at the same time. Although they had met many times, this was their first meeting and they had a friendly impression of each other.
A few pleasantries were exchanged, but the conversation was superficial and unrelated.
Immediately, Mayi, accompanied by He Lin, paid her respects to the deceased.
The palace seemed unchanged; only the people were different.
Qiu Yan and Qin Susu took a short rest, followed by their respective husbands and children, and strolled leisurely around the palace.
Qin Susu began searching for her memories again.
Looking at the rows of rooftops on the palace, she suddenly gritted her teeth.
That damned bastard, he died too easily.
Unfortunately, my abilities are limited.
On their first day, they met with the newly appointed King Lu.
The next day, Qiu Yan and the others went to the outer streets. At the street stalls, she ate meat skewers and drank milk tea with her husband and daughter, reliving the beautiful memories.
Besides Qiu Yan and her family, Qin Susu and her family, He Lin and Zhan Yue also came to enjoy the unique cumin flavor of the Western Regions.
The following third day, the fourth day...
During her stroll, Qiu Yan mentioned that she wanted to travel to other countries and explore new trade opportunities in Dongjin.
So he asked for everyone's opinion.
Qin Susu had originally planned for Master Lu to stay a few more days, but after hearing Qiu Yan's words, she realized that the Western Regions were vast and boundless, and she couldn't wait to go out and see the world.
She decided to follow Qiu Yan's family and broaden her horizons.
Liang Yuchen and his son had no objections.
When Gu Qian told He Lin that he and Mayi should return to China first, while he and Yan Yan and the others wanted to travel and enjoy themselves,
He Lin was extremely unwilling.
"Gu Qian, what do you mean? You're going out to play without me?"
He spent half his life as an emperor, his mind confined for half his life, so of course he wanted to go out and see the world.
Gu Qian: It's not that I didn't want to take you, but we're all traveling to the Western Regions together, aren't we?
"Cousin, your Noble Consort still needs you to personally escort her back."
"You don't need to worry about that. Let her stay in her home country for now." He Lin seemed to understand Qiu Yan's thoughts and once again felt admiration for this woman.
Normally, he would never have believed that a woman alone could improve Dongjin's financial situation.
Opening up trade has always been what He Lin most wanted to do.
He wanted to create a prosperous and glorious era for Jin'er.
On this trip to the Western Regions, Qiu Yan not only strolled around outside the palace, but also visited her business partners.
Of course, she didn't forget to take everyone to the inn on the outer street.
That is, Jiang Nian'er and her husband.
Both being from the Central Plains, the Jiang sisters had previously provided Qiu Yan with considerable assistance in business.
It should be said that it was a mutually beneficial arrangement, and Qiu Yan also helped their inn quite a bit in small ways.
As a result, their inn has long since changed its name; the original building has been rebuilt, and the interior has been expanded to three times its original size.
Now, whenever the people from Baiyang Escort Agency come to Lushi, they always stop here to rest.
Seven days later,
Qiu Yan and the others rose to take their leave, and the current Lu Shi Wang personally saw them off.
When it was time to say goodbye, Mayi wanted to go with him, but He Lin refused.
"Your health is not good. You have already traveled a long distance. Now you need to rest and recuperate in your motherland."
He Lin was also thinking of Mayi's best interests. Since she was returning to China, he suggested she stay longer to fulfill her long-held desire to return to her homeland.
He decided to leave his three or five followers behind to take care of Mayi.
Those attendants were all highly skilled in martial arts.
After all, she was his concubine, and he had to take responsibility for her.
That's perfect, they don't need any attendants either.
Earning a living through one's own efforts is a return to one's original aspirations.
After hearing this, Mayi nodded in agreement, but inwardly she felt a little displeased.
However, long journeys are not really suitable for her.
For her, being able to stay in her home country is also a good thing.
Leaving Lu Shi, Qiu Yan opened the map given to her by Vera.
The group began heading south...
The rest of the journey was a mix of oases and desert, which made the two children impatient, and they couldn't help but complain frequently.
Fortunately, a month later, they finally emerged from the desert and Gobi.
Gradually, people started to settle down.
Gradually, mountains and rivers appeared.
Only then did Qiu Yan and others truly experience what it meant to travel and enjoy the scenery.
The mountain spring water is very clear, and the mountain fruits are also delicious.
Tired from their journey, the group found an inn to stay for a few days, enjoying a leisurely time...
At each place they visited, they would stop to rest and experience the different local cultures.
The more you observe, the more you naturally know.
The inns here are different from those in the Central Plains, exuding an exotic charm.
That's right, this place is sparsely populated, so it's normal for them to stay in tents.
"The outside world is indeed wonderful." Qin Susu, along with her son, abandoned the carriage and rode a horse at the head of the procession.
"You haven't seen the truly spectacular part yet." Qiu Yan, with her young daughter, rode alongside Qin Susu and her son.
They galloped on horseback, unrestrained and carefree.
Conversely, Zhan Yue, who was driving the carriage, and the three men inside—Gu Qian, He Lin, and Liang Yuchen—were too lazy to ride horses.
Liang Yuchen's originally frail body was tempered into invulnerability by Qin Susu.
Don't forget, Qin Susu is skilled in medicine and martial arts.
Obstacles were inevitable, but to the crowd, they were nothing more than small fry.
Even before Gu Qianjian appeared, he was enough to frighten those mountain bandits into retreating.
Along the way, they encountered many different kinds of seeds that were familiar to Qiu Yan but quite rare to others.
Qiu Yan was very satisfied with these seeds.
She bought everything that wasn't available in the Central Plains.
With these seeds, Dongjin can introduce many superior species.
Qiu Yan's actions caused everyone to worry.
Will their carriages be able to accommodate them?
Their worries were completely unnecessary.
Qiu Yan didn't buy much; if she couldn't fit it all in her bag, she wouldn't buy anything else.
She couldn't guarantee she would turn back the way she came.
Therefore, it's safer to buy it in advance.
Moreover, with four men accompanying them, if they have enough seeds, they can simply buy a carriage.
If we encounter species that are not found in the Central Plains, we should certainly do our best to purchase them.
More than half a year later, three thousand miles away...
After months of traveling and exploring,
They also crossed a very, very high mountain, which exhausted the two children.
Along the way, travel permits were indispensable.
Through various countries, large and small
Finally, they arrived at the border of India.
At this time, they added another carriage.
One of the large carriages was almost entirely filled with seeds, which Zhan Yue transported along the way.
On the road, I broadened my horizons considerably and had plenty of fun.
In border regions, language communication is extremely difficult.
Fortunately, there are still some people from the Central Plains in both sides and regions.
Qiu Yan and the others were also able to communicate effectively.
Qin Susu felt that she had experienced all the strange and extraordinary things in the world.
Qiu Yan thought to herself, if Qin Susu were to travel across the ocean and experience it all, she wondered if her jaw would drop in astonishment.
The two children were initially afraid of the foreigners, but gradually, because they had gone to the Western Regions first, they became bolder.
The group strolled around the outskirts of India's border.
There are very few people with faces from the Central Plains, but fortunately there are still some, and we can communicate to some extent.
They stayed overnight at an inn on the outskirts of town.
Further on, language became a complete barrier.
Communication is impossible; there is absolutely no communication.
To completely enter India
Similarly, a travel permit is indispensable.
Qiu Yan looked at the rows of sword-wielding warriors on the city wall and hesitated to approach.
She said to Gu Qian and He Lin:
"Gu Qian, cousin, we've bought quite a few seeds. We've had a lot of fun on this trip. We can't speak the language in the interior of India, do we still want to go?"
After all, she couldn't understand Sanskrit.
Traveling to the very end of the border is quite nice.
In any case, we've been to the outer perimeter now.
"Shall we go?" Gu Qian turned to look at He Lin, asking for his opinion.
He Lin was, of course, still not satisfied.
"go!"
"We don't speak the language," Qiu Yan said with a smile.
Language barrier is a major obstacle.
There is no universal language in this era.
"If I had known, I would have brought that foreign monk along," He Lin lamented.
But he really wanted to go.
"How about we give it a try?"
Since we've come all this way, wouldn't it be a pity not to visit India?
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