That girl was actually on guard against her.
Oh dear, what should I do?
Surprisingly, he felt gratified by this.
She had indeed never trusted him, just as he had thought. However, it was precisely because of this that Xiao Chensheng found it interesting, since he had never trusted Su Wanyan either.
how?
Since they've never trusted each other, we should be tougher and tie her up and take her back to Hundred Nether Valley, forcing her to become our closed-door disciple!
From Wengcheng to the capital, it takes more than twenty days to a month for a fast horse, and two to three months for a military expedition. For someone like Su Wanyan traveling by carriage, if she does not stop along the way, it takes about one and a half to two months.
Of course, special circumstances cannot be ruled out. For example, now that winter has arrived, the mountains are much colder than the city, and snow is more likely to accumulate on the roads, which has delayed some of the journeys.
Su Wanyan dared not delay and did not dare to utter a single word of complaint on the way. Of course, she really shouldn't have complained, because Yu Nanqing took care of her in almost every possible way.
Just like the bumpy mountain road, the carriage shook so much that her face turned pale. Even though she said it was alright, Yu Nanqing still tried his best to accommodate her pace.
This caused further delays.
So when they rushed to the capital, it was already mid-December.
It really took two whole months to get here.
Outside the city of Beijing, in a spacious forest, there is a small villa.
Because of the dense trees and complex terrain, although it is quite close to the capital, not many people go this way.
However, it is December now, and the surrounding trees are all bare, a vast expanse of white as far as the eye can see, making the villa blend into the mountains and forests.
The snow around the villa showed signs of having been cleared, perhaps arranged in advance by Yu Nanqing. The red walls of the villa looked as if they had just been painted, and even the pillars in the courtyard still smelled of fresh wood.
When Su Wanyan saw this villa, she was stunned.
When was this built? It certainly wasn't always there.
When the person who came to greet them came out, Su Wanyan was even more surprised: "Master Wang?"
Wang Zhang stepped forward and bowed respectfully: "This servant greets Your Majesty. Seeing that Your Majesty is safe and sound, this servant is relieved."
Wang Zhang was no less worried about Su Wanyan than Yu Nanqing was. Although everything was arranged properly, his mistress was truly a woman with no strength to even kill a chicken, and had no means of protecting herself.
It's impossible not to worry.
Su Wanyan hurriedly stepped forward to help him up, and asked blankly, "If you're here, what about the Prince's residence? Won't the Emperor become suspicious?"
Wang Zhang smiled and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured, there are substitutes at the Prince's residence."
Su Wanyan was even more surprised. What?
Do they even have body doubles?
Seeing Su Wanyan's surprise, Wang Zhang smiled and explained, "As early as when Your Highness planned this matter, I had already arranged a double. The figure and appearance are similar to mine, just so that the Emperor would not be suspicious."
"What about the people in the manor? Won't they recognize you?"
"Since His Highness was ordered to go on the expedition, I have dismissed everyone in the manor and returned their indentures. I thought that since His Highness and His Highness were not in the manor, the manor no longer needed so many people. Those who remain in the manor now are all trusted confidants who have been transferred back."
Su Wanyan hesitated, wanting to ask something else, but Yu Nanqing reached out and gently placed his hand on her lower back: "Yan'er just got back, rest is the most important thing. We can talk about it tomorrow."
She immediately swallowed back the words she was about to say. She was indeed tired, especially in the dead of winter, on a mountain where the cold wind made her shiver.
"Your Highness, Your Majesty, please come in." Wang Zhang quickly made way for them and gestured for them to enter.
Upon entering the main house, a warm current greets you.
This made Su Wanyan tremble all over.
It turned out that the floor heating was on inside, instantly evaporating the chill around her. Su Wanyan's face immediately showed a look of comfort: "It's so warm."
Although she never complained about the months of wandering, she would definitely choose to enjoy life if she could.
Not to mention the bedroom had a carpet, and with the underfloor heating so warm, Su Wanyan immediately took off her shoes and socks and stepped barefoot on it.
The soft, warm touch made Su Wanyan want to lie down, and she couldn't help but exclaim, "So comfortable."
Sure enough, the life of the rich is what she wants.
Yu Nanqing stepped forward, took off the fox fur cloak from her, and led her to the bedside.
Su Wanyan plopped down on the soft mattress. She immediately lay down and rolled around in it. It was so soft, so comfortable, so luxurious!
Seeing Su Wanyan happy, Yu Nanqing was also happy, and the corners of his lips never left his lips.
A short while later, an unfamiliar maid came in carrying a basin of hot water.
"Greetings, Your Highness; greetings, Your Majesty."
The maid was stern and rarely smiled. She had a small, delicate face and did not look like a maid at all. You could tell at a glance that she was a trained person.
Su Wanyan immediately sat up straight, still surprised, when Yu Nanqing waved his hand.
The maid immediately understood, placed the basin of hot water on the basin stand, and bowed respectfully as she withdrew.
Seeing that she was bowing respectfully, Su Wanyan was even more certain that she was not an ordinary maid.
He asked Yu Nanqing, "She knows martial arts, right?"
“Yes.” Yu Nanqing did not deny it: “There are women among the spies. Compared to men, they are easier to hide and more likely to make people lower their guard.”
However, they are not their people, nor did they come from the military. They were trained by the Duke of Shun's mansion and are now invaluable.
Su Wanyan kept her mouth shut, her eyes darting around. The girl from earlier was beautiful, tall, and most importantly, she had a righteous look on her face.
A girl like this would stand out even in a crowd. I don't know what others think, but she would definitely recognize her at a glance.
Before I knew it, Yu Nanqing had already washed a towel and handed it to me.
Su Wanyan had already gotten used to it, so she naturally took it, covered her face with it, and sighed comfortably: "Yu Nanqing."
"Um."
"...What if I don't want to practice medicine anymore? This kind of life is so comfortable! So peaceful!"
It wasn't until I left the palace that I realized what life was like outside.
The journey was long and tiring, whether by carriage, boat or horse. It was also inconvenient to wash up or use the toilet along the way, and the nights were even more difficult. In slightly less desirable environments, encountering snakes, insects, and rodents was quite common.
Not to mention that she has been the one who has received the most care in the past few months.
She wasn't some pampered rich girl, but she wasn't from a family that had suffered since childhood either.
However, this time it was also to avoid attracting attention. If she could stay in a restaurant or inn openly, she wouldn't be so tired.
Yu Nanqing's eyes lit up: "That's excellent."
He just wanted Su Wanyan to stay like this, not running around, so he could support her for the rest of her life!
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