Chapter 283 I also want to go see it
Chang Sheng Gong is going to the north.
The first thing he thought of was to have his wife go to the Duke of Dingguo's mansion to ask if there was anything they wanted to bring to Shen Zhong in their household.
Shangguan Jin understood that Chang Shenggong meant whether there was anything he wanted to bring to Shen Huaichen.
Shangguan Jin thought for a long time, having Dongmai prepare one thing after another, and thought of many things to say, but in the end, she still didn't know what to say.
"The situation in the north is tense right now, so the Duke definitely won't be able to come back this year."
"Miss, would you like to bring a little more stuff?" Dongmai suggested.
Shangguan Jin thought for a moment, and an idea suddenly popped into her head.
"Winter wheat! Why don't we go to the north and take a look!"
"Let's go take a look while the weather is still warm, and then come back before the New Year. What do you think?" Shangguan Jin suddenly said.
I'm currently wondering where to buy all of these winter wheat products...
Her first thought was that the young lady missed the Duke...
Indeed, there's been no news from the Duke since the end of last year...
“Miss! You may go if you wish, I will go with you.”
There's nothing major happening in the manor right now, so there's no need to worry about the Empress Dowager. Our eldest daughter won't be getting married anytime soon either.
It's fine to go away for a few months.
"Just think of it as... going back to my parents' house for a long stay." Dongmai also became excited.
After thinking about it carefully, Shangguan Jin also felt that it might be worthwhile to go to the North.
Since arriving here, she has stayed in the capital, at most taking a trip to the suburbs or Bao'en Temple.
Even Shangguan Jin herself sighed.
How could she, someone who loved traveling the world in her past life, possibly tolerate this...?
True to her word, Shangguan Jin quickly relayed the message to Madam Huangfu.
She wants to personally travel to the north...
There are villages in the north too; she wants to go and see what the place where the Duke of Dingguo has always guarded is like...
Lady Huangfu, who had originally intended to offer some advice, immediately sighed upon hearing this.
"Madam Shen is deeply sentimental; she is missing her deceased husband!"
I think Madam Shen should go and take a look!
"Once we get there, we should find a place for Lady Shen to offer a distant sacrifice, as a way to comfort the spirit of Duke Dingguo in heaven," Lady Huangfu said to Duke Changsheng.
Chang Shenggong's eye twitched...
Mourning my deceased husband...
hehe......
“That works! I’ll ride ahead on horseback, leaving a few people behind to escort Madam Shen northwards.”
"I'll make the arrangements when we arrive," Chang Shenggong hurriedly said.
Lady Huangfu breathed a sigh of relief.
That's for the best. Madam Shen is a lady of the inner quarters, so it's better to be safer if she goes out.
......
After Lady Huangfu relayed the message, Shangguan Jin immediately began preparations.
The Seventh Prince... well, now that Emperor Xiaowu is around, I don't need to worry about him anymore. With the Shangguan family watching over him, Prime Minister Xu wouldn't dare to bully this new emperor.
Moreover, Huangfu Ruolang is currently in charge of the Imperial Guards in the palace, so nothing serious is likely to happen.
Most importantly, one day Emperor Xiao Wu sent Hu Zhouquan with a message that the late emperor's secret guards had been taken under his command.
Safety is definitely not a problem.
Without the Empress Dowager, that ticking time bomb, life couldn't be better for the Duke of Dingguo's mansion!
Shangguan Jin's current problem is, she can go out, but who should she take with her...?
Madam Shen shouldn't even think about it. She's too old, and the long journey would be too tiring for her.
Madam Shen herself was also aware of the situation and took the initiative to stay and look after the house.
But he still secretly slipped Shangguan Jin several pairs of knee pads.
"Take this to Huaichen. It's bitterly cold in the north, so be careful."
Shangguan Jin carefully accepted it.
He also assured that he would personally hand it over to Shen Huaichen.
Shen Qingyue and the other children were all very nervous; everyone wanted to go with them.
But they also knew that not everyone could go; since the old lady was staying, someone else had to stay as well.
Shen Qingyu was even more worried that she would be left behind because she was the youngest, so she simply carried a small bundle and prepared to sleep on the ground in front of Shangguan Jin's courtyard...
The only thing I'm not worried about is the winter wheat.
She knew that anyone else might not go, but she was definitely going...
Shangguan Jin only thought for less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea before she casually uttered a single sentence.
Only one person can go with us, let's draw lots!
The Shen family members, all itching for a verbal battle, were eager to get started...
Ultimately, after drawing lots, the most silent Shen Qingjun was honored to be selected.
With red eyes, Shen Qingyue helped Shangguan Jin pack her things, promising that she would take good care of her grandmother and manage the household well.
Shen Qingyu, while pouting and crying, said that accepting defeat was not impossible, but could she be given another chance in a best-of-three series...?
Shen Qingming and Shen Qingrui lingered beside Shen Qingjun, unwilling to leave.
The way they were trying to convince Shen Qingjun and the other man to come along as pageboys...
Shangguan Jin ignored all of this and, after sending a message to the palace, packed her things.
Although Emperor Xiao Wu was extremely unwilling, he thought of his uncle, who was buried in the north...
"Have the Imperial Household Department prepare a better carriage, with softer bedding. My aunt is in poor health, so please take good care of her."
Also, pick two imperial physicians and imperial chefs to take with your aunt.
In case you get a headache or fever on the way, or suddenly crave something to eat, you won't be caught off guard.
Emperor Xiao Wu gave the order, but Shangguan Jin still sent the people and things back.
"The path that the Duke of Dingguo has walked, I too can walk!"
This one sentence moved the entire capital city...
The Duchess of Dingguo was truly an extraordinary woman...
After learning that Shangguan Jin was going to the North, Hua Wanli took the initiative to come and find her.
“Madam Shen, I will accompany you. I have something to do in the North.”
This kills two birds with one stone.
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Jin thought it was a good thing!
Hua Wanli is highly skilled in martial arts and travels the martial arts world year-round. Having her by my side would be wonderful.
And so, the people chosen for the trip were finalized.
Shangguan Jin, along with Dongmai and Hua Wanli, rode in a carriage.
Shen Qingjun followed on horseback, accompanied by two coachmen and four guards left behind by Chang Shenggong.
They frequently travel between the northern regions and the capital, so they know the roads very well...
Finally, on a clear and bright morning, Shangguan Jin sat in a carriage paved with at least three layers of bedding and set off for the north.
Unaware that Shangguan Jin had already set off on her journey, Shen Huaichen, who was kept in the dark by Chang Shenggong's cover, sneezed every day.
"Isn't it strange? I've been sneezing a lot these past two days."
"But he seems to be in good spirits, not sick at all!" Shen Huaichen asked Chang Shenggong with a puzzled look.
Chang Sheng Gong calculated the time.
Well, at most three to five days, and you'll stop sneezing.
"I reckon it's because of the strong winds and sandstorms in the north that you got choked!" Chang Shenggong said, trying to fool him.
Shen Huaichen thought about it and agreed that it made sense.
"When I get back, I will definitely plant trees all over the thirteen border cities."
He's always covered in dust and dirt, like he hasn't washed his face in ages.
"Alright! You should go back now! That Prince Zhan is probably jumping up and down in a panic right now!" Changsheng Gong laughed.
Shen Huaichen nodded.
It's time to go back. The remaining twelve border cities are probably frantic with worry...
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