Eleven tiptoed and put Xiao Ruyu back the same way she came.

Xiao Ruyu had not fully woken up yet, and started humming after he put her down.

"Eleven, what time is it..."

The maid seemed to hear the noise and turned over, but there was no sign of waking up.

Eleven quickly covered her mouth and felt relieved when she saw that the maid didn't move.

When Xiao Ruyu woke up, she returned to her room.

Leaving the warm embrace, she stretched out her sleep and felt depressed.

Meals on the second day.

Seeing that Xiao Ruyu was still hanging her head, Xiao Ru'an knew that she was still angry.

He picked up the pastries on the table in a flattering manner, with a hint of concern in his tone.

"This date cake is a local specialty. My brother specially asked someone to go to the city to buy it and bring it back yesterday."

"Try it, little princess."

【Thank you, brother.】

Xiao Ruyu responded listlessly and ignored the pastries he handed over.

Xiao Ru'an's outstretched hand froze in the air, and the atmosphere suddenly became awkward.

Seeing this, Eleven stepped between the two of them, took the pastries and placed them in front of Xiao Ruyu.

"Report——"

"A letter from the capital!"

At this moment, a servant came running in from the door, breaking the awkward atmosphere.

He knelt in front of Xiao Ru'an and presented a letter in his hand.

Xiao Ru'an quickly took the letter and slowly opened it, and the seal of Queen Duan's confidant was clearly visible.

"Ru'an, since Yu'er has gone with you, you must take good care of her.

She has a bit of a temper, and I hope you can be more tolerant of her. The journey is long, and I wish you a safe journey. "

"It was my mother who sent the letter!"

Xiao Ru'an exclaimed.

Since the Queen had already sent a message asking him to keep an eye on Xiao Ruyu, Xiao Ru'an felt relieved.

When Xiao Ruyu heard this, her originally sullen face immediately moved closer.

When she saw the contents of the letter, she muttered to herself.

[Mother still understands me best and cares about me the most. ]

These words fell into Xiao Ru'an's ears, and he reached out his hand to touch her head.

But thinking that Xiao Ruyu was still angry with him, he stretched out his half-stretched hand and then silently retracted it.

Glancing at Xiao Ru'an's little movements, Xiao Ruyu also realized that her behavior seemed to hurt him.

A trace of pity flashed through Xiao Ruyu's heart.

Although he was still a little angry with Xiao Ru'an, most of his anger had subsided at this moment.

She took the date cake from the table and stuffed it into her mouth. The sweet taste melted into her mouth, and she opened her mouth with puffed cheeks.

"This date cake is indeed delicious. Thank you, brother."

Seeing her wolfing down the food, Xiao Ru'an raised the corners of his lips.

"Don't worry, these are all for the little princess."

at night.

They stayed here for a day and will stay here overnight again today.

Xiao Ruyu thought about what happened during the day and didn't want to embarrass Xiao Ru'an, so she went into her room after dinner.

When the maid came to take care of her at night, she was relieved to see that she had gone to bed early.

Today I finally don’t have to worry about it.

She blew out the candle and lay down on the ground not far from the bed.

In the pitch-dark night, a pair of bright big eyes rolled around.

Hearing the maid's steady breathing, a pair of small feet quietly jumped down from the bed.

Xiao Ruyu held her breath and stood on tiptoe.

How could she be so obedient!

She tiptoed to open the door and immediately moved towards Room 11.

Coming to the door and pushing it open a crack, Xiao Ruyu muttered to himself.

【Eleven, it's me, I'm here to find you. 】

Eleven stuck his head out, looked around and saw no one there, so he immediately reached out and pulled her in.

In the dark night, no one noticed that Xiao Ru'an's door was half-open.

Xiao Ru'an stood at the door, his eyes fell on Eleven's door, and after a moment he shook his head helplessly.

Well, if the little princess is willing, let her go.

…

The next day, at daybreak, everyone set out on their journey.

The further south you go, the milder the temperature becomes.

Xiao Ruyu lifted the curtain of the carriage and looked at the scene outside curiously.

She hasn't traveled far since she came here.

The scenery of birds singing and flowers blooming came into view, and the fatigue from the long journey was also gone.

After crossing a turbulent river, the sky gradually became overcast.

As we walked further, the air began to smell damp.

Xiao Ru'an took out the map and looked at it, frowning slightly.

"The front is the Jiangnan area. I'm afraid we won't be able to walk for long before it starts to rain."

Xiao Ruyu also noticed the change in the weather.

The rain dividing line is so clear that the weather is still sunny north of the river, but it becomes so wet and cold south of the river.

Eleven bowed to Xiao Ru'an.

"My Lord, the place you are going to is east and west of where Imperial Physician Yang is staying. I should take the little princess away."

Xiao Ruyu took Eleven's hand and nodded gently.

[The place where the master is is already noted in the letter, so let Eleven take me there.]

Xiao Ru'an was a little hesitant. He was worried as he was in an unfamiliar place.

"How about my brother first send the little princess to where Imperial Doctor Yang is, and then rush to where she will study..."

This proposal was directly rejected and Xiao Ruyu shook his head.

[No, not to mention that the two places are very far apart, if we delay my eldest brother's trip, my father will definitely blame you and me when we return.]

Seeing that she was stubborn, Xiao Ru'an had no choice but to let go.

He brought more than a dozen people with him on this study tour, and picked out five or six of them with the most powerful martial arts skills.

"You all, follow the little princess and escort her to the destination before returning."

"Yes." Several servants obeyed the order.

Xiao Ruyu was touched. She stretched out her arms and hugged Xiao Ru'an, speaking in a soft voice.

"Brother, have a safe journey."

After the two said goodbye, Eleven took her to Doctor Yang’s residence.

A few people were still in the wilderness, and the weather became more and more stuffy as they got closer to the disaster area.

Three hours later.

Xiao Ruyu looked up at the dark clouds pressing in from the sky and sensed that another rainstorm was about to come.

[Eleven, let's find a place to shelter from the rain first. ]

Eleven stopped and told everyone to look around for a place that could shelter from the wind and rain.

Half an incense stick later, a servant came to report that there was a dilapidated temple not far away.

Seeing the thunderstorm approaching, everyone hurried towards the temple.

As soon as I stepped into the temple, there was a loud bang in the sky and heavy rain came pouring down.

Eleven took off his coat and put it on Xiao Ruyu.

"It's raining and cold, princess, be careful not to catch a cold."

Although the temple is dilapidated, the furnishings inside are still there, and a huge Buddha statue is enshrined in the center.

Xiao Ruyu bowed to the Buddha statue and looked at the heavy rain outside with a sad look.

The rain is falling too fast. I heard that it has been rainy in Jiangnan for the past few months.

She was somewhat worried about her master's situation.

Eleven made a fire and carried Xiao Ruyu to the fire, feeling warm.

Xiao Ruyu dozed off, leaned into his arms, and began to feel drowsy.

"Who is coming?"