Chapter 342 Goodbye
The two then bid farewell to everyone except Xie Yunchuan.
Zhui Feng and Ta Ying each drove a carriage, Sheng Sheng and Xie Yun Yang sat in the front carriage, and Zi Juan sat alone in the back carriage guarding the things they had brought out.
The palace gates opened, and the sound of horses' hooves pounding on the ground mingled with the clatter of cart tracks.
Consort Rong took a couple of steps in pursuit, but ultimately gave up.
Xie Yuxiao helped her up and gently patted her shoulder: "The children are just going out to play, they'll be back soon."
Consort Rong's eyes flickered slightly: "Hmm."
Inside the carriage, Sheng Sheng once again lifted the curtain and pulled Xie Yunyang out to say, "Brother Crown Prince, let's quickly say goodbye to everyone."
Sheng Sheng leaned half his body out, and Xie Yunyang was pulled along by Sheng Sheng's strength, so he also stuck his head out a little. He had to use one hand to protect Sheng Sheng so that he wouldn't fall.
As the carriage was about to leave the palace gate, Xie Yunchuan rode his horse alongside it, repeatedly looking back. Everyone silently watched the direction the carriage had gone.
Sheng Sheng saw several empresses waving to her, and Xie Yunjia and Xie Yunqi, who had reconciled and were now embracing each other and sobbing.
Goodbye everyone, see you in a year!
"goodbye!"
"Waaaaah, little sister, you have to come back quickly!" Xie Yunqi stopped pretending, let go of Xie Yunjia and chased after her for a few steps, yelling, "It's okay if you're slow, just come back safe and sound!"
"Yes, Fifth Brother!"
The echoes reverberated inside the South Gate until the carriage completely left the palace and gradually entered the bustling city outside the palace.
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Looking at the bustling scene in the capital along the way, Sheng Sheng sighed, "The capital is so lively. I wonder if it will be even more lively when I come back in a year?"
Xie Yun replied, "It definitely will. Next September will be the triennial spring imperial examination. At that time, the capital will be filled with the nation's top students, making it a lively and extraordinary place."
"Yes, as expected, we'll have been back in Beijing for quite a while by then, so we can relax and enjoy the show."
Xie Yunchuan chuckled upon hearing their conversation and said, "You need to make sure you don't stop to play for too long along the way before you can guarantee you'll return to the capital on time."
Sheng Sheng pouted, feeling a little guilty, then put her hands on her hips and said, though not entirely confidently, "No way, Sheng Sheng isn't just having fun. Sheng Sheng just wants to take a good look at the beautiful landscape of our Yu Kingdom."
"Oh?" Xie Yunchuan raised an eyebrow. "Is that so?"
"Of course! Our father has governed Yu Kingdom so well. I wonder what the scenery is like elsewhere. Is it as magnificent and picturesque as described in the books? And another thing!" Sheng Sheng excitedly said to Xie Yun, "The first prefecture we'll pass through after leaving the capital is Heshan Prefecture. After reaching the provincial capital we'll be passing through, it'll be another half-day's journey to the neighboring Jinzhou City. The Putuo Temple where our imperial grandmother practices her seclusion is located on Putuo Mountain in Jinzhou. Why don't we go and pay our respects to our imperial grandmother on the way?"
Although the two had planned a general route, it wasn't very detailed.
Moreover, besides seeking the Rejuvenating Herb, the main purpose of this trip to the State of Jin was to accompany Xie Yun to relax.
Having escaped the oppression of Empress Zheng, he now finally has the opportunity to fulfill his long-held wish to see the outside world, and through the scenery along the way, he can see his true inner self.
Previously, Xie Yun had proposed to abdicate and wanted a more suitable person to take over the Eastern Palace, but Xie Yuxiao did not agree and told him to think it through during this journey.
If Xie Yun-yang still held the same thoughts after returning to the capital, Xie Yu-xiao granted Xie Yun-yang's request.
So from the beginning, the two of them planned to travel slowly, and the return date was also planned according to the slowest possible time. They would stop whenever they encountered something delicious or fun along the way.
Hehe, this trip may seem like Xie Yun is just relaxing, but Sheng Sheng will actually have a super fun time too!
Being able to eat delicious food from all over the world and see beautiful scenery everywhere makes Sheng Sheng happy just thinking about it. She bit her lower lip, trying her best not to let her smile look too arrogant.
Xie Yunchuan said helplessly, "Stop biting. No matter how hard you try to suppress it, you can't hide your smile."
"Hehe, really?" Sheng Sheng blinked innocently.
Xie Yunchuan tapped her forehead: "You little rascal, have I spoiled you for so long just so you can go out and fool around?"
"Why would you say that, brother?" Sheng Sheng knew that Xie Yunchuan was worried about her.
Xie Yunchuan was the only one who opposed her going to the State of Jin.
Because he cared too much and was too worried.
Unlike Consort Rong, who was worried but respected her desire to go on her own adventure, Xie Yunchuan believed that even if she refused to go to Jin, he would find other ways to resolve the matter.
To be honest, although Xie Yunchuan usually had a strong sense of righteousness, he considered himself not to be a selfless person.
Especially for his sister whom he had finally regained, to put it extremely, if there was anything that required him to take risks to accomplish, he would rather not do it at all.
All he wanted was to grow up safely and peacefully.
She could be completely useless, or she could be spoiled and willful, and he would find that this was his sister's unique cuteness.
No matter what Sheng Sheng is like, in his heart, Sheng Sheng will always have only one identity—that is, his sister.
His most beloved younger sister.
As long as Sheng Sheng is happy, Xie Yunchuan will indulge her for the rest of his life.
However, Xie Yunchuan eventually compromised because Sheng Sheng wanted to do it.
Sheng Sheng naturally understood this principle as well. Whether it was Consort Rong's support or Xie Yunchuan's opposition, it was all out of their love and protection for her.
It's just that the methods are slightly different.
The word "love" is too heavy, and it once made Sheng Sheng unwilling to believe in it anymore.
But Xie Yunchuan's love is always the most presentable.
The imperial physicians and the kitchen devised medicinal meals, and the fresh milk that was squeezed out one second was sent to Yuqing Palace the next. They were afraid she wouldn't have enough money, so they kept giving her money in various ways.
Every newly fashionable dress in the capital, every beautiful and unique piece of new jewelry...
He would say he couldn't let her read those mindless novels anymore, but every time a new popular novel came out, it would be delivered to her the next day.
There are so many little things I can't even begin to tell, all of which are expressions of my brother's love for Sheng Sheng.
"Brother, we're almost out of the city." Sheng Sheng leaned against the windowsill, her eyes crinkling with a smile. "Brother, don't worry, okay?"
Xie Yunchuan didn't dare to turn his head to look at her, and kept staring silently at the city gate that was getting closer and closer, and responded softly, "Mm".
Xie Yun said firmly, "Second Brother, don't worry, I'll take care of Sheng Sheng. I'll leave the palace affairs to you."
"good."
The carriage continued its journey without stopping, exiting the city gate.
Xie Yunchuan stood alone inside the city gate, watching the carriage disappear into the distance.
The little dumpling waved goodbye to him with a smile.
Xie Yunchuan finally couldn't hold back his tears and murmured softly, "Goodbye."
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