"Don't worry, whatever you want to eat, your brother will definitely find it for you."
Shen Luoming made a bold promise, partly because he didn't want to lose face in front of his sister, but more so because of his love for Shen Xirao. Having experienced Shen Xirao's near-death experience, Shen Luoming now only wants to give Shen Xirao the best of everything.
"I want to eat the Eight Treasures Cake from Jiangnan."
Han Lingxi said somewhat mischievously that her original intention was certainly not to eat any Eight Treasures Cake. The Duke of Zhenguo's mansion is in the capital, which is thousands of miles away from Jiangnan. She couldn't possibly make Shen Luoming run all the way to Jiangnan just to eat Eight Treasures Cake. She was just trying to make things difficult for him.
"Okay, I'll bring it back to you in a few days."
To everyone's surprise, Shen Luoming agreed immediately.
"Brother, it was just a joke, did you really take it seriously?"
Han Lingxi quickly explained that if Shen Luoming was stubborn and really went to Jiangnan, what would happen?
"It's alright. I'm going to Jiangnan in a few days. The fact that you only thought of Eight Treasure Cake and not anything else shows that you really want to eat it. I'll remember to bring some back for you after I'm done with my business."
Shen Luoming spoke with great conviction, but Han Lingxi was more concerned about his trip to Jiangnan. Shen Luoming had just returned to the capital with evidence, and now he was going to Jiangnan. It must be that the Emperor had sent him to handle the embezzlement case.
Luo Shaoxuan is still in Jiangnan, so Han Lingxi naturally can't stay obediently in the capital. If she can go to Jiangnan with Shen Luoming this time, it will save her a lot of trouble.
"Brother, take me with you when you set off. I also want to go to Jiangnan to see the world."
Han Lingxi said innocently, "Actually, I know it's almost impossible to get my family to agree, but I still have to try."
Upon hearing Han Lingxi's words, Shen Luoming indeed suppressed his smile.
“Little sister, your illness has just started to improve, how can you travel such a long distance to Jiangnan?”
Shen Luoming's words were exactly what Han Lingxi expected, so she nodded obediently. However, Shen Luoming saw Han Lingxi's behavior as disappointment coupled with a forced smile, and he felt a little regretful. Han Lingxi had been bedridden for many years and rarely even left her room, so it was normal for her to yearn for the water towns of Jiangnan. Had he been too harsh in his words?
Han Lingxi wasn't worried that the Shen family wouldn't agree to her going to Jiangnan. After all, she was a patient, and a patient who had been sick for many years and had been pampered. So, if she wanted the Duke of Zhenguo to agree to let her go to Jiangnan, she just needed to pretend to be sick.
The day after mentioning Jiangnan to Shen Luoming, Han Lingxi's condition worsened again. A doctor was called in, who said that her health was improving and that her weakness was due to emotional distress.
Hearing this result, Shen Luoming regretted that he shouldn't have mentioned Jiangnan in front of his younger sister, making her so eager to go and see it.
Han Lingxi's condition did not improve and even worsened. Shen Luoming had no choice but to suggest to the Duke of Zhenguo that he take Han Lingxi to Jiangnan, hoping that her illness might be cured and that he would take good care of his sister.
Han Lingxi's current body is that of Shen Xirao, the eldest daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion. Naturally, she is a noble lady from a prestigious family and should be concerned about her reputation. How could she go on a trip to Jiangnan with a group of officials? However, considering Shen Xirao's dying state, the Duke of Zhenguo still agreed. What use is reputation if one is about to lose one's life?
Han Lingxi was able to travel with Shen Luoming as she wished. Hearing the news that she could go to Jiangnan, Han Lingxi's spirits improved considerably. Before the trip, she changed into men's clothing and sat in the carriage, claiming to be Shen Luoming's servant.
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