Looking at his serious expression, Tuoba Xuan nodded earnestly and said, "Okay, I promise you, I'll just take a look, okay?"
Seeing that he had agreed, Abu took out the jade pendant from inside his clothes. It was a crescent-shaped jade pendant with the words "Yu Qing" carved on it in foreign script.
Tuoba Xuan then placed the jade pendant into his chest.
"You little rascal, keep a close eye on this treasure; you'll need it later."
Cui Yulu straightened Abu's clothes and looked at Tuoba Xuan, asking, "Is Abu really the person you're looking for?"
Tuoba Xuan nodded in agreement, but it was a pity that Yuqing was no longer there, and the king would probably be saddened by this.
However, life is unpredictable and no one can do anything about it. After being sad for a while, Tuoba Xuan recovered.
"Let's go, let's check the grain, and we can set off soon."
So the two of them went to Jinling Cave and, after many twists and turns, arrived at a very large space. Tuoba Xuan saw piles of grain, all of which were refined rice and then wheat flour, so the problem of food supplies was solved.
After walking a few more steps inside, they discovered more than a dozen boxes of jewelry and gold and silver, which made Tuoba Xuan extremely happy.
"My sister is truly my lucky star. It's so wonderful to have met you."
Tuoba Xuan was so excited that he was almost incoherent, his face beaming with excitement.
"Brother, please don't say that. I was only trying to help myself. We're both getting what we need, so there's no need for such gratitude. Now that the food problem is solved, let's set a date to go to Kyoto as soon as possible."
"Of course, sister, don't worry. I'll go back and take stock of the troops and the provisions. We'll be able to set off soon."
"Brother, you're so straightforward. In that case, I'll go back and prepare my things. We'll meet here tomorrow."
After the two parted ways, Tuoba Xuan arranged for someone to take Han Yu'an home.
He and the others collected and counted the grain, loaded it onto the carts, and prepared it for use on the road.
When Han Yu'an was sent home, Han Chunying was terrified, thinking that the two of them had been found by Xu Ling's men and that's why they were injured.
"It was my fault, it has nothing to do with anyone else. Don't tell your aunt and the others, so they won't worry."
"Okay, I'll do whatever you say, Third Brother."
After Han Chunying finished speaking, she turned and left, taking Abu with her.
Only Cui Yulu and the other person remained in the room.
"I'm sorry about today. I was reckless. Not only did I fail to protect you, but I also made you worry about me."
"What are you talking about? I didn't mean to blame you, but you have to listen to me now, or I won't talk to you anymore."
Cui Yulu pretended to be very angry as she looked at him.
"Okay, okay, I'll listen to you, I'll listen to everything you say. It's just about staying home and resting. I promise you I won't go out. But you also have to promise me you'll take good care of yourself, and don't agree to any of Fu Xiaoyu's requests."
Cui Yulu knew he would say that, so she gently tapped his head and said, "Don't worry, I'm going to come back and open a clinic, and I'm going to urge you to take the imperial examination. I won't not come back."
After reassuring him, Han Yu'an finally fell asleep peacefully. Cui Yulu watched him for a while longer before returning to her room to pack her clothes.
“Yulu, are you really going to Kyoto by yourself? Why don’t you take me with you? We can look after each other on the way.”
Cui Yulu knew that Han Chunying was worried about Lin Yun, but this trip to Kyoto was extremely dangerous. The fewer people involved, the better, otherwise it would be difficult to explain to the other side.
"If you really want to help me, stay home and take good care of your third brother. I'll be back soon."
"Yulu, please let me go. Otherwise, I won't feel at ease staying at home."
Cui Yulu led her back to the house, closed the door, and pulled her to sit down.
“I know you’re worried about Lin Yun, but if you go with her and get hurt, won’t Lin Yun worry too? Won’t that distract them? So for your safety, why don’t you just stay home?”
"So, this injury to my third brother was also something you meticulously planned, wasn't it? You didn't want my third brother to be implicated when he went to the capital, so you staged this melodramatic show?"
Han Chunying looked at Cui Yulu with a puzzled expression, not understanding why she would risk her life and not want them to follow.
"You're overthinking it. Your third brother simply took an arrow for me; it's not as complicated as you think."
Cui Yulu said while packing her clothes.
"Then you can take me with you. I'll stay with you in place of Third Brother. It's settled then. I'll go pack my clothes now."
“Chunying, stop right there. You can’t be so willful. This is no joke. If you had a bad aunt, you definitely wouldn’t be able to survive. You can’t always think about yourself; you have to think about them too.”
Cui Yulu held her hand and spoke earnestly.
"But we're worried about you going alone."
"I have a weapon to defend myself, and there will be someone to protect me on the way, so don't worry about me, okay? Take good care of your third brother at home for me, and wait for me to come back for the New Year, okay?"
Han Chunying knew that no matter how much she said, the other woman wouldn't change her mind, so she could only nod helplessly in agreement.
"I can promise to take care of Third Brother at home, but you also need to keep an eye on Lin Yun and make sure he doesn't get hurt, okay?"
Han Chunying said, blushing.
"I knew you wanted to see him. Don't worry, I'll make sure they're all safe and sound."
Having received Cui Yulu's promise, Han Chunying stopped pressuring her and helped her pack her bags.
It was late at night when Tuoba Xuan suddenly arrived at the residence.
Roubao brought him in.
"Brother, is there something you need? Why are you here so late at night?"
Cui Yulu rubbed her sleepy eyes and looked at him.
"Things have changed. I want to take you to a foreign land to treat my king's illness. Are you willing?"
Tuoba Xuan looked anxious, which suggested a rather serious illness.
Cui Yulu hadn't expected this unexpected turn of events. She had thought she could set off as soon as possible, but now it seemed she would be delayed for a few more days.
However, since they still needed to rely on their large army, Cui Yulu had no choice but to agree.
It only takes about two days to ride a fast horse from here to the foreign land, so it shouldn't be too late to go then.
“Alright then, I’ll go with you. But we must go to the capital after the king’s illness is cured, otherwise I’m really afraid Fu Xiaoyu won’t be able to handle it.”
"Don't worry, of course. As long as the king is cured, I'll do whatever you want. Also, could you bring that little Abu with you? I want the king to see his child."
Cui Yulu did not want to do this. If Abu's identity were revealed to the public now, he would be in great danger, especially those who coveted the throne, who would definitely try every means to cause trouble for Abu.
Just as she was about to refuse, Abu suddenly pushed the door open and came in: "Sister, I am willing to go to the foreign land with you. I want to be a man and protect you in place of my brother."
Han Yu'an, looking worried, was standing outside the door.
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