In order to make it easier to travel, Chen Li did not change back into women's clothes, and still appeared in a neat and clean men's suit.
Fortunately, the carriage curtains are thick in winter. If they were replaced with thin curtains, a strong wind would lift up a corner of the curtain, allowing people to see what is happening inside the carriage.
It's okay for those who know the two of them, so they won't misunderstand anything. But if you don't know them, you can imagine what kind of rumors will spread outside.
In order to avoid delaying Chen Li's journey, the carriage drove normally. Soon, the carriage swayed and drove to the outside of the city gate.
Both of them got off the carriage, and the guards brought by Pei Yu kept some distance from them, which could leave some private space for the masters and block the sight of most passers-by.
Outside Dingzhou City, the ground is still covered in snow. Although the temperature has risen, there is no sign of spring yet.
"Ayu, I'll send it here."
Chen Li looked at the tall and handsome man in front of her. Pei Yu was very qualified as a boyfriend. What's more, this was ancient times, where having three wives and four concubines was normal, and monogamy was very rare.
And it is already a rare blessing that he can promise to be with me for the rest of my life.
Although she knew it was rare, if he betrayed her one day, Shen Li would still leave him without hesitation. This was her bottom line.
Pei Yu held her hand and sighed softly, "Okay, A-Li, wait for me."
"Well, I'll be waiting for you at home."
Nothing was said explicitly, but both understood the meaning.
Just as Chen Li was about to turn around and get on the carriage, she heard a horse neighing outside the city gate.
"Ali!"
Shen Jingyuan was stopped outside the crowd, but Tianqing, who came with him, recognized him and let him in.
“Big Brother!”
Chen Li turned around and saw her eldest brother wearing armor and riding a horse.
Shen Qingyuan accurately stopped his horse in front of the carriage, dismounted, and finally arrived, having almost missed it.
"Brother, why are you here?"
Shen Jingyuan first clasped his fists and saluted Pei Yu before speaking to Shen Li.
"Ali, I completed my mission, so I rushed back and went to the palace first. I heard that you had left the city in a carriage, so I rushed here as fast as I could, otherwise I would have missed you."
Looking at his unshaven beard and bloodshot eyes, I knew that his mission this time must not be easy. He came back not to rest but to see me.
"Brother, are you hurt?"
I didn't smell any blood on him, but I still wanted to ask for peace of mind.
Shen Jingyuan reached out and patted his armor, "Don't worry, A Li, big brother is fine. Be careful on your way back and don't rush."
"Yeah, I know."
Seeing her dress, Shen Jingyuan nodded, “Your current clothes are quite good, just go back in men’s clothes, it’s safe.”
"Okay, big brother, go and rest. I'll be leaving first."
We have already wasted some time. The days are short and the nights are long in the north. If we delay any further, we won't be able to travel far today.
"good."
Chen Li got on the carriage, lifted the curtain, looked at the two people outside, and waved to them.
"Ayu, big brother, I'm leaving, you guys go back."
"good."
The two stood there and watched Chen Li's carriage until only a small black dot remained and it had not returned.
"Captain Shen, after this war is over, I will go to the Shen family to propose marriage. You..."
Shen Jingyuan nodded, “Don’t worry, Your Majesty, I understand.”
After joining the army, Pei Yu told Shen Jingyuan all his plans. He felt that way and what he said made sense. Although his younger sister was very capable, it would be different after getting married.
If her mother's family is not strong, then if she is bullied in the future, there will be no one to support her.
Also, the prince is of noble status, and if my younger sister were to return home to a peasant family, I wonder how much contempt she would have to endure. They are a family, so naturally they wouldn't want her to suffer such an injustice.
Although he knew that his younger sister could not stand being wronged with her personality, if she was wronged, she would probably retaliate on the spot.
But he still had to work hard, not only for his younger sister, but also for the Shen family. That was why he fought so hard on the battlefield.
"I will take my leave first."
Shen Jingyuan said goodbye to Pei Yu. He wanted to go back and rest. After he had recuperated, there were still missions waiting for him. He had to work harder. His current military achievements would never be enough.
Pei Yu also got on the carriage back to the city. The two of them made time to accompany Chen Li and put aside a lot of official business to deal with. Of course, these were not very important. The important ones would be delivered directly to him to avoid delaying military intelligence.
Chen Li was sitting in the carriage, while An Wu was driving the carriage outside. Before dark, they passed a small town.
"Sir, there is a town ahead. Should we go in?"
"Go inside and find an inn to rest."
"yes."
Before setting off, in order to make things easier, Chen Li asked An Wu to call her "Young Master".
The town is not big and there are only two or three inns. I chose the best one. As soon as the carriage stopped, the waiter came to lead the horses.
"Sir, are you two staying overnight or staying at the hotel?"
"Stay in the hotel, two upper rooms."
Chen Li observed that although the inn was a bit old, it was very clean.
"Okay, please come in."
After paying for two rooms and getting the keys, I wanted to go upstairs to take a look when I saw a few girls walking towards me.
Chen Li raised her eyebrows slightly. It was hard to tell that they were quite destined to be together.
The people in front of him were all other people. This was Miss He, whom Chen Li met last time in Putuo Temple, and Li Qianru, who had left a deep impression on him.
Chen Li and they arrived in Dingzhou very close to each other, but they left at the same time. Isn't that a coincidence?
Something unpleasant seemed to have happened between the two of them. Although they went in and out together, they did not communicate at all, as if they were strangers.
Li Qianru was a little surprised when she saw Chen Li. Isn't this someone belonging to Prince Jingnan? How could she be here?
He actually chose her to take a few steps forward and block Chen Li's way, "Sir, excuse me for bothering you. Do you remember the last time we met?"
Chen Li nodded, she had indeed seen it, and some unpleasant things happened from the side.
Seeing that he remembered her, Li Qianru smiled. Miss He behind her frowned, but it did not affect her performance at all.
"I wonder where you are going, sir?"
An Wu stopped him and said, "Where my young master is going is none of your business."
Li Qianru was not annoyed. She thought very simply. Since the man in front of her was King Jingnan's man, he must have been protected by someone. Although she brought guards with her on the way out, more than half of them were injured now.
If they were to go back now, they wouldn't be able to trust the people they hired outside. If Chen Li's destination was also the capital, they could travel together.
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