"Actually, I aspire to study medicine and help people in need, but my father has decreed that I must inherit the family business and not let it fall into the hands of outsiders!"
Little Swallow asked curiously, "Then you won't have time to study medicine anymore?"
Peng Yuanzhong sighed, "Business is already so hectic, where would I find the time to study medicine?"
Xie Murui finally chimed in, "So, I inherited Brother Yuanzhong's wish: Brother Yuanzhong earns money, and I learn medicine to treat and save lives. He provides the money, and I provide the medical skills..."
"So, you two are actually a really good combination!"
Xie Murui immediately replied, "Of course! Yuanzhong and I are a match made in heaven, and we will never be separated!"
"Mu Rui has always been like this, please excuse my poor appearance!"
Xiao Yanzi smiled and shook her head. "No, I quite like and admire Miss Murui's personality. I think it's because of your protection and care over the years that she has such a personality!"
"Why do you look so young, yet your eyes seem to hold the weight of so much?" Xie Murui asked Xiao Yanzi, puzzled. "When I was your age, I used to beg for candy from Brother Yuanzhong every day!"
Little Swallow sighed, "Of course, it's because our upbringing is different. I wandered the martial world for several years, and then I met someone, just like you met Young Master Peng. He was very good to me, always protecting and taking care of me..."
Hearing this, Xie Murui felt that Xiao Yanzi seemed quite happy too, "Then you're very fortunate to have such a good person protecting you..."
Little Swallow said, "But I don't want to stay under his wing and be protected by him forever. I also want to become strong and protect him. So I separated from him and now I'm traveling the world with my sisters, trying to become stronger!"
Xie Murui seemed to be infected by Xiao Yanzi's emotions and suddenly said, "I also want to travel the world, I also want to become strong and protect Brother Yuanzhong!"
Her eyes lit up as she looked at Xiao Yanzi and the others. "Can I come with you? I want to travel the world with you. Then I can protect myself and Brother Yuanzhong!"
Peng Yuanzhong was both amused and exasperated. "Mu Rui, if you stay at home and master your medical skills, that's how you protect me!"
"Oh, Brother Yuanzhong, don't worry, I'll come back to see you from time to time!" The implication was that she still wanted to go with Xiaoyanzi and the others.
Xiao Yanzi and Xingchen exchanged glances. Finally, Xiao Yanzi said, "You can come with us if you want, but you must get Young Master Peng's permission. If he still doesn't agree to your leaving, then we can't take you with us. This is for your and Young Master Peng's sake!"
"So, does that mean if I convince Brother Yuanzhong, you'll take me with you?"
Little Swallow nodded. "That's right. As long as you can convince him, I can take you with me!"
She had the same idea, hoping that Xie Murui would become smarter after training with her and be able to make her own judgments instead of blindly trusting the other party. What if the other party really was a bad person? That would be terrible!
"Young Master, it's time to eat!"
Peng Yuanzhong immediately stood up and said, "Alright, then you gentlemen, come with us to the restaurant for a meal and try the local delicacies of Linjiang Town."
Xiao Yanzi and the others followed them to the dining room. Seeing grilled fish, shredded potatoes, and grilled rice cakes on the table, Xiao Yanzi's mouth almost watered. Although she had eaten these things in the palace, there were strict rules, so she hadn't had them very often. Therefore, seeing these dishes now made her hungry…
"Young lady, do you like the food in Linjiang Town?"
Little Swallow laughed and said, "Just by looking at their appearance, they certainly look appetizing. As for what they're really like, we'll have to try them to find out!"
Xie Murui couldn't resist starting to eat, saying between bites, "Believe me, this stuff is really delicious, the chef's skills are exceptional!"
Seeing her like that, Peng Yuanzhong sighed helplessly, wanting to say something but swallowing it back, clearly letting her be. "Then everyone, let's eat, no need to be shy..."
After Xiao Yanzi had tasted all the dishes, she nodded repeatedly, and even Qingyun gave her a thumbs up, saying, "Miss, I must say, this chef's skills are truly excellent!"
Little Swallow laughed and said, "I think so too. I didn't expect to be so lucky with our food at our very first stop. I wonder what kind of things we'll encounter on the rest of the journey..."
Xie Murui laughed and said, "After I join you, I think it will be even more exciting and lively!"
Little Swallow chimed in, "Of course! If you join, I'll have to call someone else 'older sister,' and I'll need all of you older sisters to help take care of me!"
After dinner, Xiao Yanzi and the others prepared to return to the inn. "Thank you for your hospitality today, Young Master Peng. Now that we have finished our meal, we will head back first. As for those men, we will have to ask Young Master Peng to take good care of them!"
"Don't worry, leave this to me! I'll send a few people to escort you back. Although you all know martial arts, let's still show you hospitality. I'll feel more at ease having someone escort you back!"
After thinking for a moment, Xiao Yanzi nodded in agreement, "In that case, thank you very much, Young Master Peng!"
Then she looked at Xie Murui standing next to Peng Yuanzhong, "Miss Murui, if you want to join us, please meet at our Misty Rain Inn tomorrow at noon, and we will set off together then!"
"Huh? Leaving tomorrow?" Xie Murui hadn't expected Xiao Yanzi and the others to be leaving so soon. "Can't it be later?"
“This is something we discussed beforehand, and it can’t be changed. If you don’t want to…” Before Xiao Yanzi could finish speaking, Xie Murui interrupted, “I do! I do! I’ll pack my things tonight and come find you tomorrow!”
After Xiao Yanzi and the others returned to the inn to rest, someone quietly went to another residence to report, "Master, Xie Murui will be leaving Linjiang Town with those outsiders tomorrow!"
"Excellent, that's perfect! I can take them down one by one! Once I've dealt with the two younger ones, I'll take care of the old one, and then all the property of those two families will be mine!"
"That auntie..." the man said slyly, eyeing the woman before him who was smiling alluringly, "...our payment..."
"Don't worry, as long as you do a good job, you'll get every penny you deserve!"
"In that case, thank you very much, Auntie!" Having gotten the answer he wanted, he naturally went back happily.
Little did he know that all of this was being observed by Peng Yuanzhong's men. When Xiao Yanzi mentioned leaving tomorrow, he noticed that her eyes looked a little off. Sure enough, what Xiao Yanzi said was probably just a pretense to send a message that she was leaving tomorrow. In that case, the fox hiding behind the scenes would naturally think of defeating them one by one and would be eager to deal with them. In this way, they could catch them off guard. Then, the trouble would be resolved, and he and Xie Murui could be together in peace!
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