Day and month pass by, time flies and cycles of life. Time flows on like this, without end.
Guan Zhiyue waited for Lan Shanqi's arrival every day, since they were going to open a shop together, so her feelings were particularly complicated.
On one hand, he was worried about Li Qiji and the others; on the other hand, he was concerned about his own career.
After waiting and waiting, on this bright and sunny day, we finally met the world's richest man.
"Little Nuonuo, I'm here!" Lan Shanqi stood at the edge of the carriage, looking at the three big characters "Guantao County," feeling extremely happy, after all, he would soon be able to see the person he had been longing for day and night.
He was overjoyed beyond words, after all, it was her who had come to see him!
It's the person I've been tied to for half my life, the person I've never had, the person I want to love deeply!
Seeing his young master like this, Shang Zhuo quickly said, "Young master, why don't you come in? Let's get back into the carriage and talk when we get there."
Lan Shanqi glanced at Shang Zhuo and agreed, so he quickly returned to the carriage and sat down.
The groom steered the horse swiftly toward Guantao County, where the military camp was located.
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Naval Base Camp.
"Halt! Who goes there?"
"Sir, hello. My young master is a friend of the Empress. She invited us here. Please inform her." Shang Zhuo said, slipping a small amount of silver into the hand of the gatekeeper.
The gatekeeper weighed the object in his hand and then asked, "What's your surname? What do you want to report to Her Majesty the Empress?"
"My young master's surname is Lan."
"Sir," he gestured to a soldier, who ran towards the military camp. "The Empress is alone in the camp now, and he must protect her well. Our Empress knows so many things, can cook, and is a very capable person!"
Naturally, we must serve her well. We can't let just any Tom, Dick, or Harry come to see the Empress, or it would disrupt her life.
When Guan Zhiyue heard that the silver she had been longing for had arrived, she quickly ran out of her tent and followed the soldier.
He strode towards the entrance of the military camp; anyone who didn't know better would think the emperor had returned and he was rushing to receive him!
Those who knew, seeing the Empress's posture, it was as if she were seeing her lover; she actually ran to see her.
People say that if you love someone, you'll run to see them because you don't want to wait a moment longer!
Now there's another one: they run towards money whenever they see it. So when they run, it's not necessarily for their lover; it could also be for the money.
"Where is he? Where is he?"
"We pay our respects to Your Majesty the Empress!" The guards watched as their Empress ran out, her face beaming with excitement, seemingly at the sight of the person inside the carriage.
He must be the Empress's closest friend.
"No need for formalities, no need for formalities."
"Where is Lan Shanqi? Where is he?" Guan Zhiyue looked around. Shang Zhuo, who was standing by the gate, heard Guan Zhiyue's voice and quickly ran out, bowing and clasping his hands, saying, "This humble servant greets Your Majesty the Empress."
"Are you Shang Zhuo?"
"Yes, it is indeed me."
"Where is your young master?" Guan Zhiyue asked, looking around.
Shang Zhuo smiled and pointed to the carriage beside him, "In the carriage."
Guan Zhiyue crossed her arms, looking smug, and said playfully to the carriage, "Young Master Lan, aren't you getting off?"
"I have come to fetch you in person."
Lan Shanqi clenched his fists, gripping the fan in his right hand even tighter. He took a deep breath and tidied his appearance.
He mustered his courage, stood up, looked at his waist, got out of the carriage, stood on the edge of the carriage, and slowly raised his head to look at the woman he had been longing for.
Guan Zhiyue was amazed by Lan Shanqi's outfit today.
He was wearing a blue brocade robe with a swirling pattern, a chestnut-colored brocade belt with cloud patterns around his waist, and had jet-black, shiny hair.
Beneath his brows were bright, piercing eyes; his tall stature gave him a truly refreshing and handsome appearance.
"Long time no see, little Nunu!"
His voice was still deep and slightly magnetic, with an ethereal quality that seemed to come from afar.
Guan Zhiyue withdrew her gaze, raised her right hand, and gave a standard greeting, "Long time no see, Mr. Lan."
Lan Shanqi stepped down from the carriage slowly, as if he had his own background music, and his gentle, spring-like aura swept over Guan Zhiyue.
That snow-white and beautiful face was approaching step by step, like a celestial being from heaven, a sight that could never be found on earth.
"Hehe, yeah, long time no see, long time no see!" Guan Zhiyue quickly replied.
Guan Zhiyue: Holy crap, what kind of beauty haven't I seen? Now you're actually starting to swoon over someone, you little trash, wake up!
Lan Shanqi was very satisfied with Guan Zhiyue's performance, and a beautiful smile appeared on his lips. He hadn't expected that his charm would increase even more!
"Let's go in first and talk!" Guan Zhiyue invited.
Lan Shanqi flicked his hair with his fan and gestured for Guan Zhiyue to proceed. Guan Zhiyue walked ahead, and the two of them followed behind her, heading towards the military camp.
After the group left, the guards exchanged glances. This man was incredibly handsome, just like their emperor, and seemed to be quite familiar with the empress.
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"How did you get here so quickly? I thought you would have to wait another five or six days to arrive!" Guan Zhiyue asked.
Shang Zhuo, standing behind him, wanted to say, "Isn't it all because I wanted to see Your Highness?" But he didn't dare, because his young master was looking at him with a terrifying gaze.
Guan Zhiyue glanced back at the two of them, somewhat curious!
"Oh, it's nothing, I just asked the driver to urge the horses a little faster."
"Besides, when doing business with Xiaoyue'er, you have to act fast, right? If someone else gets the first move, am I, Lan Shanqi, just left with nothing but envy?"
Lan Shanqi said this while jokingly laughing.
Guan Zhiyue laughed as well, "You must be tired from your journey today. Take a rest first, and we can go shopping tomorrow and discuss things properly then."
Lan Shanqi naturally listened to Guan Zhiyue in everything. As long as she gave the order, he would go east and never go west.
"I'll follow Xiao Nuonuo's arrangements. I'm a very easy person to arrange!" His tone was extremely ambiguous, and he even raised an eyebrow at Guan Zhiyue, giving her a flirtatious wink.
Guan Zhiyue exclaimed that she couldn't stand it anymore. She hadn't seen Lan Shanqi for almost a year. Had he lost his mind? Why was he still flirting with her?
"Hehe, hehe, Mr. Lan, why don't you take Shang Zhuo to rest first? I'll treat you to a welcome dinner tonight!"
Lan Shanqi also wanted to rest and wash up first. He had rushed here all night and hadn't had a chance to properly groom himself. Naturally, he wanted to tidy himself up before he could be affectionate with Xiao Yue'er. He readily agreed.
Guan Zhiyue watched Lan Shanqi leave and sighed deeply.
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