Yu Ye Zhaomu had originally planned to take things slowly. But now that even Shu Chengfeng was here, why was she still delaying?
Besides, after so many years, she had lost patience with the dream of wealth and power.
Even their methods and approaches are no longer as naive as they were back then.
There were 120 people in this group, all of whom were her father's men. They were left to her, and naturally, they would be loyal to the death.
Now, there are 121 people. Originally, Shu Chengfeng was transferred here, and he also had several people under his command.
With these people included, that makes half.
They were all loyal to the princess.
Of the remaining people, the disloyal servants were dragged out without Yu Ye Zhaomu even asking where they went.
"Let's rest here. Once the weather clears and the snow melts, we'll set off for the southwest. You've all escorted me today, and you'll all be promoted and ennobled in the future. The empire left by my father will not be given to Yu Yezhaoxun. That traitor deserves only death."
Everyone agreed, their eyes shining.
The Southwest is home to the Qin family, who are the cousins of the late Empress. They were very close to the late Empress for many years.
Not only in the southwest, but also in the south, there is the Hu family. The Hu family is the maternal family of the Empress.
They all held military power.
When the army marches north, there will be no doubt that they will be able to reclaim the throne.
However, with the heavy snow blocking the mountain pass, they may have to stay here for a long time.
However, the wedding procession was large and had received ample supplies along the way. They had just replenished their supplies a few days ago, so they were not short of food and drink for the time being.
Yu Ye Zhaomu did not hide anything from those who followed her, and told them that she was with Shu Chengfeng that very day.
Although no one knew why, they had no objections since the princess had made her choice.
Shu Chengfeng was also very happy. In this second life, he was the one waiting to be favored.
Yan Nangui, wearing a thick cotton coat, lay on Shu Chengfeng's back and said, "Our Emperor can hunt? That's amazing!"
"Unlike your generations of life of luxury, I had seven sons and four daughters when I was young. My mother died early, and my father raised me all by himself. I suffered a lot because I was a burden. It wasn't until later, when the Shu family took me in, that I no longer had to endure such hardship."
Yes, my surname will always be Shu, but I won't have a given name.
"So pitiful? When you were little, were you always hungry?" Yu Yezhao asked, hugging his neck.
"Ah, yes, even an emperor like him can't get enough to eat in any new place," Shu Chengfeng sighed.
"It's good that you met me, things will be different from now on."
"Do you still like crabapple blossoms in this lifetime?" Shu Chengfeng asked.
"I like you. But you can give me a name. You're not used to your current name, are you?"
"Too dignified, not like you. Then let's still call it Nan Gui?" Shu Chengfeng asked.
"Yes, that's great. I like this name too. When my mother named me, you could actually tell what she was thinking."
"Oh? What's your state of mind?"
"The eldest son, Nanxu, means 'rising sun in the east.' The character 'Nan' was common among the children of the Yan family in that generation. It wasn't unusual. When it came to the second son, Rongning entered the household. My father was stationed at the border year-round and naturally couldn't take care of her. She suffered countless losses. The old lady was a wicked woman. She longed for him but didn't know what to do. So the second son was named Nanji. Perhaps it was because her feelings were hard to express. By the time it came to me, she had been disappointed to the point of despair. I'm afraid the days were getting harder and harder, and she couldn't bear it anymore. That's why she named me Nangui, meaning 'the beloved cannot return.'"
Shu Chengfeng murmured, "My feelings are hard to convey, my beloved is hard to return," and gently shook his head.
"Hmm, are you tired?" Nan Gui asked, leaning on his back.
"I'm not tired, you're very thin." Thinner than in my previous life.
"Can you catch a rabbit for me?" No wonder she put her chin on his neck.
"...If you don't rub against me like this, I can..." Shu Chengfeng's legs went weak.
"Why? Just because I've changed my appearance, you don't like me anymore?" Nan Gui said coquettishly.
“…I’ve never touched a woman in my life. I’m not stupid. If you keep rubbing against me, I’ll teach you a lesson right here,” Shu Chengfeng said.
"Well, that's still not good. Let's at least wait until we have a bed," Nan Gui said honestly.
"But you're twenty-two years old and still don't have a woman. Are you waiting for me?"
"Yes, I'll wait for you." Actually, it's certain he can't let go of her. Besides, he's never thought about getting married.
The Shu family treated him badly, and he didn't try to curry favor with them, which is why he gradually rose to become a guard leader.
As for his adoptive father, although his adoptive father didn't like him, he still raised him after his mother died in childbirth.
Therefore, we cannot fail to repay the favor.
Although they are separated by their father, they are all born of the same mother, and I cannot ignore my many younger siblings.
In that case, how could they possibly have time to get married?
However, ever since he saw the princess, he has completely given up the idea of marriage.
Nan Gui hugged him tightly and sighed, "Forget the past, forget everything, starting from now. I'm tired too, and I want you to pamper me, love me, and cherish me. You don't have any other women in this life, so be good to me. I'll be good to you too."
"Okay." Shu Chengfeng said it softly, but it carried more weight than gold.
Upon arriving at the destination, Nan Gui stood under the tree and waited. Soon, Shu Chengfeng caught two rabbits.
When it was time to go back, someone came to pick them up and took the rabbit back with them.
Because there were horses in the caravan, and they couldn't be allowed to starve, the large cave was basically full.
Inside the innermost part were horses and other items.
As for the horse-drawn carriages, they were all at the foot of the mountain.
This isn't a main road; it's far from the official road.
So no one will come.
Because of the long journey, we had already considered that it would be a long trip, so we brought all the necessary items.
Although living in the mountains is certainly not comfortable, relatively speaking, there are many people and it is safe.
It can also guarantee a certain level of comfort.
It's the twelfth lunar month now. Presumably, if they want to leave, it will be at least the first lunar month.
However, Nan Gui has already sent word that someone will come to meet him when the time comes, so there's no need to wait around in vain.
She didn't need to go to the southwest herself to handle these matters.
Both the Hu and Qin families are staunchly loyal.
The Qin family, in particular, would never accept the fact that their daughter was originally the designated Crown Princess, but the Crown Prince died under mysterious circumstances.
The roasted rabbit wasn't actually that delicious, but since Shu Chengfeng roasted it, Nan Gui still ate some.
She grew up eating refined food and living a refined life, so she naturally wasn't used to this kind of lifestyle.
Fortunately, she had also learned horseback riding and archery from her brother since she was a child.
Therefore, he has a very good physique.
After enduring more than a month of hardship here, the group was finally able to set off.
They discarded the useless items, and everyone set off on horseback. In half a month, they made contact with the people from the southwest.
Before they could even lead their troops, news arrived that the former crown prince had not died in battle and was now leading his army back to the capital, heading straight for the imperial city.
At the same time, he ordered men to chase after the princess's carriage and absolutely forbid the princess from going to the marriage alliance.
In April, when Yu Ye Zhaomu met up with his elder brother in the capital, the capital had already fallen.
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