After late autumn, winter soon arrived. Xie Qi, who had originally planned to go to the capital, had to put this plan on hold.
After all, in ancient times, there were no warming measures. It was extremely difficult to travel to the distant capital in the cold winter, not to mention that Lu Xingze's body could not bear it now.
So, Xie Qi thought to himself that the most urgent thing was to make money first. After Lu Xingze recovered, he would set off next spring.
Time flies, and a short winter has passed in a flash. Now Xie Qi and Lu Xing have long left the countryside and rented a house in the town.
During this period, Xie Qi not only established cooperative relationships with many shops in the town, such as restaurants, clinics, and clothing shops, but also reaped great rewards in this cold winter with his own outstanding abilities. The wealth he earned made others envious and jealous.
However, the others were truly convinced and completely impressed by Xie Qi. Putting aside the fact that Xie Qi had successfully doubled the size of their business, the goods he had purchased for the clinic were all rare and life-saving medicines that they would have struggled to acquire even if they had spent all their money.
You know, when winter comes, gathering all the necessary medicinal herbs in the mountains is almost as difficult as climbing to the sky. But no matter what rare herbs the clinic needs, Xie Qi always seems to be able to find them easily.
At this moment, Xie Qi looked like a completely transformed person. After a long winter of rest and skincare, his former dark complexion had vanished without a trace.
He has fair skin, sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, and thin lips slightly raised under a high nose bridge. His posture is as straight as a pine tree, and his every move reveals an elegant demeanor. He is handsome, elegant, and has the style of a noble young man.
Even if he was just standing there quietly, the unique aura he exuded was completely unlike that of a native countryman.
When the villagers saw Xie Qi again, they were all shocked.
After all, the elegant man before him was a completely different person from his former self! Not only had he completely given up his gambling habit, but he had also transformed himself into a skilled earner who could support his family, and the wealth he had earned was staggering.
What is even more enviable is his meticulous pampering of his husband.
Under Xie Qi's meticulous care, Lu Xing also underwent a profound transformation. His originally thin cheeks gradually became plump, and his complexion became rosy and shiny.
His hands were no longer rough and cracked, but had become white and tender, as smooth and delicate as mutton-fat jade. The brocade clothes he wore made him look even more handsome.
Those women and brothers who had avoided Xie Qi and refused to marry him were now regretting their decision.
If they had known that Xie Qi would be able to reform and work hard after getting married, how could they have refused him outright?
At this moment, these people were filled with regret and jealousy, especially towards Lu Xingze, whom they had once looked down upon. They were extremely jealous.
However, facing the rumors, Xie Qi acted as if he had not heard them and did not care at all. At this moment, he was fully preparing to leave with the necessary items.
The most important thing among these is a carriage. After all, the journey is long and arduous, and it is impossible without a carriage with good performance.
Xie Qi tirelessly searched for a good horse and finally found one that was one in a thousand. After that, Xie Qi specially hired a carpenter to build a spacious carriage.
Not only that, he also ingeniously designed an area for standing and resting in the front of the carriage so that people can enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way at any time.
Next, Xie Qi began to prepare the dry food he would need for the journey. He then bought many soft and comfortable quilts and laid them out in the carriage.
At this moment, Lu Xingze watched Xie Qi slowly pull the carefully prepared carriage into the yard. His face was filled with suspicion, and he asked curiously, "Husband, are you going on a long journey?"
Although Lu Xingze has been affectionately calling Xie Qi "husband" since this winter, every time Xie Qi hears this affectionate call, his heart still feels as sweet as honey.
Moreover, after spending this period of time together day and night, the relationship between the two has become inseparable and close.
Xie Qi strode forward with a smile on his face. When he reached Lu Xingze, he stretched out his arms without hesitation and picked Lu Xingze up. Then, he carefully placed Lu Xingze on the carriage that had been prepared long ago.
After Lu Xingze sat firmly, Xie Qi smiled softly and asked, "Aze, why don't you try this carriage and see if it's comfortable to sit in?"
Lu Xing nodded slightly. After a while, he raised his head and replied, "Very comfortable. Are you planning to take me on a long journey with you, my husband?"
Xie Qi nodded gently, looking at Lu Xingze with gentle yet firm eyes, and then slowly said: "That's right. But this time we leave, we will never come back."
Hearing this, Lu Xing couldn't help but show a hint of doubt and asked curiously: "Where are we going?"
Xie Qi took a deep breath and calmly uttered two words: "Beijing."
Lu Xingze was naturally no stranger to the capital city. He knew very well that it was where the emperor lived and it was also the prosperous place as rumored.
There are countless amazing sights there that ordinary people like them can hardly imagine in their lifetime.
Although he didn't know why he had to go to the capital, Lu Xingze responded without hesitation: "Wherever my husband goes, I will go."
Seeing Lu Xingze's determination, Xie Qi asked expectantly, "If that's the case, how about we set off tomorrow?"
"good."
After the two of them made the decision, Xie Qi said goodbye to his partners, put away all the money he had earned, bought some self-defense weapons, and set off the next day.
This was the first time Lu Xingze had ever left his familiar home, and he was filled with curiosity and anticipation. Along the way, he seemed to have a strong interest in everything around him.
Xie Qi sat steadily at the front of the carriage, steering it. Lu Xing sat quietly beside him, gazing into the distance from time to time.
At night, they would go into the carriage to rest. During the day, when they were tired of traveling, they would get off and walk around.
Occasionally, when they went to the woods, Xie Qi would hunt some animals and roast them for Lu Xing to eat.
In addition, in his spare time, Xie Qi would patiently teach Lu Xingze swordsmanship so that he would be able to protect himself when encountering danger.
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