I was wondering if I could go outside since the wind and rain had stopped.
This time we set off at dawn. Xie Yuancheng helped me sit down before he got on his horse. As soon as I sat down, I saw vultures circling overhead.
"Yuan Cheng, what's with these vultures here?"
"You can even see this?" Xie Yuancheng quickly spurred his horse and rode away. "This is the Gobi Desert. People who haven't lived in it can easily be buried by sandstorms."
"How could a marquis like you know so much, aside from the occasional trip you used to take?"
“When Anshi and I were out running around, Ying’er wasn’t even walking yet.”
I slapped his face with my hand: "If you keep talking nonsense, I'll beat you up."
"Not now, we need to leave here first, it will be afternoon by then, Ying'er, sit still."
I really admire his endurance. Anyone else would have been tortured to death running around in a place like this, but he can still be so happy.
The horse started galloping again, but I was afraid of disturbing it, so I kept it quiet the whole way.
"Ying'er, are you unhappy again?"
"You have so many ideas. How could I be unhappy? I just feel sad for you seeing you running around here."
“My dear child, this is normal. If I appear in the central city, many things cannot be accomplished. Although I am the master, I do not necessarily have to appear.”
"I know you're cunning, so watch where you're going. If I get tired, I'll lean on you and sleep."
"good."
Xie Yuancheng took out the red cloak again. This cloak appeared at just the right time. When we came out from the back, it was thundering and raining in the mountains.
But even though it's all the same sky, some places are windy and some places are thundering. I don't know how there can be so many different kinds of weather.
"Yuancheng, are you tired?" I was worried that he was overworked and wanted to take him with me.
"No way! Ying'er warms my bed every day, how could I possibly get tired!"
“I’m being serious with you. If something happens to you while you’re always rushing around like this, I won’t be able to live a good life. How about I take you with me so you can have some peace and quiet?”
"No way!" Xie Yuancheng refused outright. I was unhappy. I was doing all this for him, how could he not understand my good intentions!
"Ying'er~ I will protect you. I am a man, you are a woman, so it is my turn to take care of you."
“I’m just worried that you’re working too hard. I can take good care of you.”
"I know you care about me, Madam. Don't worry, nothing will happen."
I turned around and saw that he seemed to be in good spirits, which put my mind at ease. I really don't know how he managed to stay in this state; if it were me, I would have collapsed long ago.
The horse had traveled to many places, but this time, instead of yellow sand, it found itself in a beautiful place with clear waters and lush mountains.
We dismounted in the evening. I vomited as soon as I got off the horse. After I recovered, I quickly touched my stomach.
"Ying'er~ You want to get pregnant but I don't agree!" Xie Yuancheng laughed beside me: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
"But we..."
"Now you know why I brought you a sachet. It can prevent some things and also keep you healthy."
I then touched the sachet, and no wonder Wan'er had said it was for women's contraception: "But the three little ones are all doing very well!"
"Of course they're good. I specially arranged them for you. Luckily, my darling has been with me all along, otherwise I wouldn't be able to control them."
"Hmph! He said he was doing it for my own good, but he's just a controlling marquis!"
I'm angry! Why is he so controlling?
"Ying'er, I'm worried about you. Besides, our family is already small, and it's only lively when there are children around. You've already had three children, and your body won't be able to handle another one, so I'm just trying to take care of you!"
Xie Yuancheng led me forward, and I then realized that this was a place with mountains and water, and there was a house next to the water that looked beautiful.
"We'll talk about your matter later. Where are we?"
"This is an oasis, in the middle of the desert. Our teacher lived here for a while before, and he built the house. We're staying here temporarily now."
"oasis?"
"It's unique to the desert, and only those who are lucky or very familiar with it can find it. Our teacher repaired this place using the art of divination, so even if someone passes by, they won't see us."
Looking at this place that resembled a paradise, I thought, "You guys are really something else, managing to research all these things."
"Ying'er~ I noticed you've been in a bad mood lately, and you seem listless, so I sent you here to rest for a few days. We'll be leaving the desert in five days for the Western Regions."
"We've already passed the Western Regions, why go again?"
"This time, I'll meet with Changze. Those men in black who went out last time were there to help them."
I was relieved and followed Xie Yuancheng into the house. As soon as I entered, I saw that the house was very simple. Although it was a little dusty, it could be swept clean.
Xie Yuancheng started sweeping the floor, and I helped blow away the dust and wipe the table. There was running water outside, so the cleaning was quick. While it was still a little warm, I took off my clothes, leaving only a thin undershirt and see-through pants, and went to soak in the river.
The river water is really cold; I was chilled when I first went in, but it's really refreshing.
I haven't taken a bath like this in ages. It's been almost two months since I moved out of town, and heaven knows how much I've wanted to. Once summer's over, I'll just have to carry the water back home.
Xie Yuancheng was still busy inside; I'll go back after I've finished making the soup. Back then, I didn't know they were talking about a city that was nothing but hell. Now, traveling with him everywhere, I realize that experienced people don't lie.
I rubbed my arms and surprisingly lost weight. I was either riding a horse or eating and sleeping all day. Although it was a bit rushed, I lost weight.
"Ying'er~ You've sneaked out again." Xie Yuancheng came over with a handkerchief and started rubbing my back.
“I came out openly and honestly, I didn’t sneak out. You said I could walk around and rest for a while.”
"It's almost autumn now, you're not cold, but I'm cold for you."
"It was so hot just now, it's only a little better now." I looked up at him, Xie Yuancheng's face was covered in dust: "You look like a big cat, go change your clothes, I'll make room for you."
"No need~" He took off all his clothes right in front of me, jumped into the water, and pulled me down to float.
After we finished washing, he pulled me away from going up into the water, saying, "Ying'er, don't you like being in the water? I'll have to change that for you."
"You, you mustn't do anything rash, we'll be swept away by the current." I looked at the water; although it wasn't very fast, the water was still flowing.
"I just want you to be scared. Every time I can't find someone, I start wandering around."
I really misjudged him; he has too much energy, I can't keep up!
When I was finally able to lie down on the pillow, I just hugged it and fell asleep without even eating. Xie Yuancheng called me several times, but I didn't want to wake up.
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