Wei Tingsi nodded. "Lord Ji, govern Zhuzhou well. I will remind the Emperor to recall you to the capital." This was Wei Tingsi's promise. The nation needs talent, and Ji Dongxue is a talent that the nation needs.
Ji Dongxue was excited. He couldn't believe the Emperor's guarantee, but he trusted Wei Tingsi wholeheartedly. "Thank you, Marshal Wei. I will definitely work diligently and refrain from any slackening."
"Alright, farewell. See you in the capital sometime." After saying this, Wei Tingsi led Zhao Shu out of the study, and Ji Dongxue followed to see them off.
They came and went in a hurry, as if they had never been there. In particular, they left through the back door. Wei Tingsi did not intend to return to the Zhou family and planned to leave the city directly. However, considering that Zhao Shu might not be able to hold on, he returned to the Zhou family instead.
Zhao Shu didn't stand on ceremony. After bathing and having a meal at the Zhou family's house, she had a good sleep. The Zhou family had a close relationship with Lin Dongxue and were extremely reliable. Knowing Zhao Shu and Wei Tingsi's identities, they didn't disturb her at all except for paying their respects. Zhao Shu had a rare good night's sleep.
The next day, before dawn, Zhao Shu got up. She had just finished washing up when Wei Tingsi arrived. Zhou Hanyan somehow managed to get her parents' permission to come along, saying she would show them the way.
Zhao Shu was somewhat skeptical. Could a pampered young lady like her really lead the way?
However, Zhou Hanyan showed Zhao Shu what it means to not judge a book by its cover. She was an exceptionally good horse rider, no less skilled than a man, and her riding attire made her look incredibly dashing.
The group took a small path that required them to go around a river. After crossing the river, they would walk for another half a day before switching to camels to cross the desert.
It was Zhao Shu's first time riding a camel, and she found it very novel. Wei Tingsi thought it was her first time and refused to let her ride alone, insisting on riding with her. Zhou Hanyan saw this and thought it would be romantic for two people to ride camels together, so she insisted on riding with Lin Dongxue.
Luckily, they took a back road, a long detour, and couldn't see a single person in sight...
The journey across the desert was neither fast nor slow, mainly due to the long distance. However, they were approaching the oasis. Before they even left the desert, it got dark. The temperature difference between day and night was significant. Xiao Guozi and the others took out cloaks for Zhao Shu and the others, set up tents, lit a campfire, and began to cook porridge.
"Princess, I was just saying that the stars are much brighter in Zhuzhou. Look how bright they are!" Chu Chun was very excited and didn't seem tired at all.
Zhao Shu chuckled, "I remember you mentioned the moon last time." Actually, whether it was the moon or the stars, what she really wanted to express was Zhuzhou Gao.
None of them experienced altitude sickness; it seems regular exercise is the right thing to do.
Suddenly, a gust of wind howled, and Zhou Hanyan said, "This wind is strange, let's hurry on our way."
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