We walked for a long time and finally rested in a field of wasteland in the afternoon. My mind was in turmoil. I was reluctant to leave him, but I couldn't bear to see him so tired and exhausted.
In recent years, Da Zhao has been trying to win over the Western Regions. Xie Yuancheng is now officially the son-in-law of Chequ Kingdom. If he were to join the Western Regions, he would certainly not always be caught in the middle.
Moreover, that girl was truly beautiful, and he was just an ordinary man; it would be strange if he weren't tempted.
"Ying'er, come on, drink some water." Xie Yuancheng sat down next to me, and I took the water bag from him.
"Yuancheng, shall we go back to the central city?"
"This time I'm going straight there. That's why I came to ask the clan chief for help. Lin Chao and the others have something they can't handle. It'll be there in five more days."
"Okay." I gripped the water bag tightly. Once we reached the central city, I would find an excuse to part ways with him and return to the capital by myself.
This is my biggest concession. I see him and Dad working so hard every day, and they still have to worry about things. Even their three children are being taken care of by Mom.
"Ying'er." Xie Yuancheng hugged me from behind: "You're unhappy since we came out. Don't worry, I don't like foreigners. You said you'd castrate me if I did anything wrong, but I wouldn't dare."
"No, no, rest up, we still have to go to the central city." I leaned against him and closed my eyes to rest. He was a very ambitious person, and he deserved to stand out among thousands of people.
If I keep taking him, he might regret it when he's in his thirties or forties and looks back on what happened.
I especially cherished the five days I spent with him, and I was very happy every day. The scabs on his hands have already scabbed over, and they will be completely healed in another half month.
The journey was exceptionally safe; the chieftain was capable, judging by his tent—it was the best they'd had all the way. Although the food was very dry, Xie Yuancheng had gotten used to it.
Passing through the formidable passes of the Western Regions, we reached the border of the central city, and the area began to resemble the city of Dazhao. However, all those coming and going were foreigners, each wearing a headscarf. After another day's journey, we would reach the central city itself.
The guesthouse we stayed in was not very conspicuous; as soon as we entered, it felt like we had stepped from the countryside into a grand mansion.
"Ying'er, you rest well at the inn. I'm going out for a bit." Xie Yuancheng left as soon as he put his things down. I leaned against the window curiously and saw a familiar red figure not far away as he left.
It's that girl! I was in a bad mood, but I still washed myself carefully. I'm not very skilled, nor am I exceptionally intelligent; I just hope I don't hold him back.
I was soaking in the tub, constantly thinking about what would happen if we had three little ones. In the end, I decided to stay with my parents. How could I bear to let them call another woman "Mom"?
Xie Yuancheng didn't come back that night, so I ate something quick and went to sleep. I can't be soft-hearted this time; he's under attack from all sides and needs a strong support system.
I had another dream last night. I dreamt that there would be a great calamity in the Western Regions in ten days, and that I should just avoid it.
When I got up in the morning, Xie Yuancheng was still asleep. I got out of bed to wash up, and he woke up as soon as I came in.
"Ying'er~ You fell asleep without waiting for me last night."
"It must have been a tough journey. I went to sleep when I saw you hadn't returned yet."
"Wait for me next time. I had something to tell you last night."
Xie Yuancheng came over and pulled me to sit at the low table next to him.
My acting skills now rival his old ability to change faces: "Whatever it is, you can tell me the same thing now."
Xie Yuancheng just looked at me and smiled, "I'll tell you after we finish this. Let's set off early today and we can reach the city center before late afternoon."
"So fast?"
"Yes, I think it's too slow. Changze and his men suffered heavy losses this time. The Crown Prince is about to cooperate with the King of the Western Regions. We need to hurry."
"The King of the Western Regions, is that the clan chief?"
"The King of the Western Regions is the son of the clan chief; they are one family."
"I understand. You should have cultivated a good relationship with that clan chief back then, then you wouldn't have to worry now."
"Ying'er~" Xie Yuancheng leaned against me, "How could I do such a thing? We are family, you can't abandon me."
"No way~" My heart felt like it was being pricked by needles; I knew that the clan leader was no ordinary person.
Xie Yuancheng packed up quickly, and after we finished the greasy soup, we set off.
I know they live in a very secluded place. If the Crown Prince and the King of the Western Regions cooperate this time, the Prime Minister's position will be in jeopardy. It should be filled by a relative of the Empress.
I also heard Xie Yuancheng say that the Second Prince was traveling with the Crown Prince, and Lin Yu also came this time. If this matter fails, they will suffer a heavy blow.
But I was even more convinced that this was the most generous gift I could give him. To outsiders, I was nothing more than a figurehead as his first wife.
Once the Ji family's adopted daughter was transferred to an ordinary official family, she became worthless.
His father and mother admired Xie Yuancheng, and even if he had another woman by his side, they wouldn't say anything.
The Western Regions is truly the most prosperous place, with houses everywhere, and it feels very safe to travel along the way.
It was completely dark when we arrived. I looked at the city gate and felt annoyed. What was the point of making it so beautiful, standing so majestically? It only made me feel more irritated.
"Ying'er, you can rest at the house tonight. Lingwu is next door. You can go look for her if you have nothing to do."
"Lingwu, when did he arrive?"
"The teacher sent her to deliver something; she'll leave tomorrow."
"Tomorrow?" I wondered to myself. Ling Wu was skilled in martial arts and absolutely trustworthy. I wanted to go with him.
"Yes, you are all young ladies, you must have a lot to talk about. You must have had a hard journey. When we get back, I will take good care of you and make you plump and healthy."
"Okay." Let him support someone else, I don't need to. I have my parents and little ones in the mansion, that's enough.
We stopped at a small house. As soon as I entered, I felt that the security was very tight. The city center was full of people, and it was still very lively at night.
Moreover, everything here is so rough and the colors are so bright. I could tell from just a few random places that it was different from the rest of the place.
Xie Yuancheng arranged for me to stay, spoke a few words to Lingwu outside, and then went out with some other people.
He's always so energetic and ridiculously handsome; it's no wonder he attracts women's attention.
"Sister-in-law, we meet again." Lingwu, dressed in women's clothing, came in happily: "Let me tell you, it's a good thing I'm a girl, otherwise I would have gone out with them too."
"Lingwu, sit down quickly, I'll pour you some tea." I want to cling to his leg so I can leave with him tomorrow.
"Sister-in-law, I'm so happy to see you being so warm and welcoming to me."
"It's just pouring a cup of tea, why are you so happy?"
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