Chapter 330 The couple were reluctant to part.
After listening to Du Wanchun's words, Zhou Ruiyuan thought for a long time and finally decided to listen to her this time.
Although he allowed her to go to the Northern Di, just in case, he sent two skilled guards to accompany her and protect her safety.
Before leaving, Zhou Ruiyuan deliberately did not return to the yamen, but stayed at home to help Du Wanchun pack her things.
They piled boxes of fake gold onto the carriage, along with some food and clothing.
Looking at a golden stone, Aunt Zhou asked Du Wanchun, "Wanchun, can these stones fool them?"
Du Wanchun gently brushed it away, "Mother, don't worry, they won't find out."
Aunt Zhou's eyes were full of worry as she took her hand and said, "Wanchun, you've had a hard time this time..."
Du Wanchun gently held the back of her hand, "Mother, please take good care of your third sister-in-law. We will be back in less than a month."
Aunt Zhou took a deep breath, nodded emphatically, turned around and went back into the house to pack some more meat pies for her.
The next morning, Du Wanchun, Han Yan'er, and Wei Xun set off together for the Northern Di.
Because the carriage was loaded with a lot of fake gold, they deliberately took the official road to convince the Northern Di spies.
There was a post station every ten miles along the official road, guarded by soldiers to prevent bandits from robbing the area.
To make their journey easier, Du Wanchun and Han Yan'er both changed into men's clothing, while Wei Xun even disguised himself as a servant and mingled among the guards.
When they arrived at the first post station, Du Wanchun told everyone to stop and rest.
They had just stopped the carriage when they heard shouts coming from afar.
Du Wanchun looked up and saw Zhou Ruiyuan riding a horse.
He was dressed in indigo blue, letting the wind flutter his clothes.
"Husband, what brings you here?" Du Wanchun strode up to him.
Zhou Ruiyuan jumped down from the carriage and pulled her into his arms. "I wanted to see you off."
Du Wanchun buried her face in his chest, smelling the faint scent of herbs on him, her heart filled with warmth. She shook her head and said, "Husband, no need. We've left Qingzhou Prefecture and are heading north. We'll reach Beidi in less than three days."
Zhou Ruiyuan held her tightly, "It's alright, I'll take you to the gate of Qingzhou Prefecture."
Du Wanchun was having some difficulty breathing because of his grip, but after thinking it over, she agreed, "Then, husband, I'll only take you to the entrance of Qingzhou Prefecture."
Zhou Ruiyuan slowly released her and smiled, "Mm."
Looking at his smiling face, Du Wanchun couldn't help but smile herself.
She led Zhou Ruiyuan into the post station.
This inn was quite nice, with many empty rooms. Du Wanchun and Zhou Ruiyuan shared a room.
The two of them hadn't been together so quietly for a long time.
A few days ago, one of them was busy with disaster relief and the other was busy with road repair. Every night, the two of them would go to bed very late.
Zhou Ruiyuan couldn't bear to make his wife suffer, so he held her while sleeping every night.
Tonight, perhaps because the two of them are going to be separated for a while, Zhou Ruiyuan has become very clingy.
Du Wanchun was completely overwhelmed and utterly defeated.
Fortunately, Zhou Ruiyuan was a sensible person. Knowing that Du Wanchun had to travel the next day, he didn't fuss for too long. When it was late at night, he held her tightly in his arms and kissed her forehead.
"Wan Chun..."
He called her name softly, as if murmuring in a dream.
Du Wanchun nestled in his arms and responded softly.
Neither of them slept that night, and as soon as it was light the next day, they got up and continued on their way.
Du Wanchun sat in the carriage.
Zhou Ruiyuan rode his horse ahead, and every few steps he would turn back to look into the carriage, his eyes never leaving Du Wanchun.
As evening fell, they arrived at the gate of Qingzhou Prefecture.
Once they passed Qingzhou Prefecture, they would be out of their territory. Zhou Ruiyuan specially obtained a travel permit from Prefect Li. With this permit, they could stay at any post station in Xuan Yue Kingdom for free.
Du Wanchun took it and said with a smile, "Thank you, sir."
Zhou Ruiyuan gently brushed away the stray hairs by her ear and said softly, "Take care on your journey. When you arrive in Beidi, your third brother will come to meet you."
Du Wanchun nodded and said, "Yes, husband, you must be careful too."
Zhou Ruiyuan reached out and pulled her into his arms, kissing her hair.
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