Xiao Yi was taken away by the people in the palace first. Xiao Yi lifted the curtain and looked back at Zhuangzhuang. At that time, he was already crying loudly and looked at Zhuangzhuang from a distance.

Zhuangzhuang held back his tears and waved goodbye to Xiaoyi.

After Xiao Yi left, County Magistrate Liu also urged him on.

Zhuangzhuang looked at Jiang Shanhe in front of him and couldn't bear it anymore. He threw himself onto Jiang Shanhe's legs. Jiang Shanhe took the opportunity to pick up Zhuangzhuang and comforted him.

Jiang Shanhe comforted Zhuangzhuang while looking at Xiaoguo, as if he had something to say.

Xiaoguo saw it and said, "Won't he come back next year?"

Meaning, they still have a long way to go.

Xiaoguo was a little shy, so she got back on the carriage after she finished speaking.

After hearing this, Jiang Shanhe's heart suddenly became clear. Yes, they still have a lot of time.

After a while, Zhuangzhuang was carried up by Jiang Shanhe. Due to time constraints, the group left quickly.

Xiaoguo opened the curtain and looked at Jiang Shanhe who was standing there. She couldn't bear it, so she turned around and waved at him.

Jiang Danhe felt happy. He was feeling a little disappointed, but he disappeared in an instant after seeing Xiaoguo waving her hand. He raised his big hands high up, as if he was afraid that Xiaoguo couldn't see them, and waved his arms vigorously, as if he was going to throw them down.

Xiaoguo saw it and laughed, what a silly look...

Jiang Shanhe and Li Shouji returned to the mansion. The mansion, which was full of laughter and joy before, was now unusually quiet. The two looked at each other in surprise.

Li Shouji raised his hands and put them on the back of his head, saying quietly, "Ah, it's so quiet..."

Jiang Shanhe felt the same way and missed them as soon as they separated.

The two separated, and Jiang Shanhe came to the room where Xiaoguo slept alone, quietly feeling the lingering fragrance in the air.

Then, something eye-catching came into view. Jiang Shanhe walked over curiously, picked up the note and saw three big words "Jiang Shanhe".

Is this for me? Jiang Shanhe said happily, his heart beating fast.

He opened the bundle, revealing a pair of black furry boots.

Jiang Shanhe was overjoyed, he picked it up and couldn't wait to put it on to try it out, it fit his feet perfectly!

Feeling the unusually thick texture of his feet and the warmth to his heart, he felt very excited. At this moment, he wanted to fly to Xiaoguo and hug her tightly.

Jiang Shanhe paced back and forth in his conceited attire, the smile on his face never stopping.

Then he took it off carefully and held it in his arms as if it were a treasure.

–

"I got it! I got it!!"

Li Shouji called out to Jiang Shanhe loudly, muttering to himself, "I remembered it, I remembered it."

Jiang Shanhe frowned, carefully put down his boots, and then opened the door.

"I just remembered something."

Li Shouji looked as if he had done something wrong and looked at Jiang Shanhe anxiously.

"What is it?"

Jiang Shanhe's eyebrows jumped at this moment, and he felt something was wrong.

“Hehehe…”

Li Shouji smiled guiltily, as the saying goes, don't hit someone who smiles at you.

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"Mom, where are we?"

Zhuangzhuang has asked her this question thirty-eight times, once every time she passes a tree.

"My dear son, we just left the capital."

Xiaoguo slapped his strong little head helplessly.

"oh..."

After hearing this, Zhuangzhuang became depressed for a moment. Suddenly he thought of something and his eyes lit up. "Then let's..."

"It's still early to get home."

Xiaoguo interrupted Zhuangzhuang and said what he had already said many times.

"oh…"

Zhuangzhuang lay listlessly on Xiaoguo's legs, counting the trees outside in boredom.

Xiaoguo stroked Zhuangzhuang's back again and again. This boy had been asking where they had been and when they would be home since the car just started. Xiaoguo answered them without any hesitation because she knew that Zhuangzhuang was just feeling upset and was looking for things to distract himself.

The carriage kept moving, and when it was almost noon, it randomly found a place to rest.

Xiaoguo and Zhuangzhuang ate the simple meal brought by the officials, took a short rest, and then set off again.

"Mom, where are we?"

Zhuangzhuang asked again, and Xiaoguo glanced outside casually, "We are getting closer and closer to home."

Zhuangzhuang was speechless after hearing Xiaoguo's answer which seemed to be both an answer and a non-answer. Well then...

The carriage traveled smoothly all the way and arrived at Shuntengzhou, 70 miles away from the capital. As it was getting dark, County Commander Liu ordered the troops to rest inside for a night and set out again the next morning.

So, a convoy of cars wandered into Shunten Island.

Shunteng Island is an island with beautiful scenery, surrounded by mountains and rivers. Because it is close to the capital city, the people's clothing style and the buildings on the streets are all similar to those in the capital city, so it is also called the Little Capital City.

Although the island is not large in area, the temples in Shunteng Island are famous. There are a total of fifteen temples of various sizes. The most famous of them is Lingqing Temple, which houses the Three Buddhas, Two Heavenly Generals, and Eighteen Arhats.

I heard that every November, a large-scale sacrificial ceremony lasting for a month is held here, and believers from all over the country will come here to worship.

Shunten Island has another nickname, the city that never sleeps, which is famous for its sacrificial ceremonies.

The city that never sleeps is not exaggerated at all. Candles and lanterns are burning everywhere, regardless of day or night. It is said that this is because immortals and Buddhas do not like the dark.

Compared to this reason, Xiaoguo thinks another reason is more reliable, that is, this is the largest candle and oil lamp production base in the country.

After entering the island, there were officials outside explaining the information about the island to Xiaoguo. Xiaoguo listened while looking outside.

As its name suggests, the city is just like its name. Outside the city gate tower, the thick wooden door cannot block out the lights reflected from inside the island.

Xiaoguo couldn't help but wonder if the brightness would blind him when he entered the island.

Although Xiaoguo thought it was a bit exaggerated, he still woke up the sleeping Zhuangzhuang.

"Zhuangzhuang? Zhuangzhuang is awake."

Xiaoguo pushed Zhuangzhuang gently.

"Um...home?"

Zhuangzhuang rubbed his eyes and spoke with a nasal sound.

Xiao Guo sighed and shook his head, "No."

Xiaoguo's ears felt sticky because Zhuangzhuang opened and closed his mouth to ask, "Have you reached the point?"

Zhuangzhuang was about to speak, but Xiaoguo quickly picked him up and lifted the curtain for him, "Look outside."

The convoy has been registered and the officers and soldiers are opening the city gates.

The light grew brighter and brighter, slowly opening from the crack of the door until it covered the entire outside of the carriage.

“Wow~”

Zhuangzhuang and Xiaoguo couldn't help but exclaimed at the same time.

The inside and outside are obviously two different worlds. It is dark outside, while it is bright and brilliant inside. It doesn't feel like night at all.

At this time, people are still playing and strolling in the streets together. It is more lively than in Beijing.

After making our way through the crowd, we soon arrived at the inn where we would be staying for the night.

Xiaoguo picked up the bag and led Zhuangzhuang down from the carriage. They looked up at the inn where they were going to stay. It had a nice building and was very new.

"Home Inn?"

Xiao Guo couldn't help but mention the name of the inn, Home Inn. It turns out that Home Inn has been a chain store since ancient times?!

Xiaoguo thought his idea was a little funny, so he laughed quietly.

Zhuangzhuang heard Xiaoguo's laughter and looked up at her curiously.

"Nothing."

Xiaoguo felt the gaze of Zhuangzhuang and shook her head to indicate that it was nothing.

"General's wife, let's rest here for the time being tonight and leave early tomorrow morning. The food here is good, and the accommodation is also good." County Magistrate Liu saw Xiaoguo getting off the car and hurried over. The more he spoke, the more he steered away from the topic. "As for how I know this, it has to do with the last time I came here. I was very honored to attend the full-moon banquet of the son of Governor Su. I ate the dishes cooked by the chef here at their home. The taste was so delicious..."