After changing clothes and getting ready, Wang Yanzhou played with the two children for a while, then left them in the care of Qinghe and Jiang Wanying with peace of mind.
Tang Chen originally thought that at most there would be Wang Yanzhou and a few Qilin Guards on this trip. However, when she arrived at the gate, she realized that she had thought too much.
In front of the Qingliang Palace, a huge procession and the Qilin Guards wearing Qilin masks were parading. The last time Tang Chen saw this kind of scene was during his wedding. Before Tang Chen could say anything after getting into the car, he heard Wang Yanzhou muttering, "...With this kind of scene, someone who didn't know would think our palace was welcoming a new wife. What a waste! Not at all 'environmentally friendly'."
Tang Chen said with a bit of amusement, speaking as if it was her order: "How dare you say that? Didn't we agree that only a few of us would go to pick them up? And you brought so many people with you for what? Are they to give you courage, or to accompany you in the fight? These Qilin Guards have enough to do on a daily basis, and you're exploiting them like this. Aren't you afraid that they'll rebel against you?"
Wang Yanzhou lifted the curtain and looked at the scenery outside. He felt several years younger. "Of course I trust my people. Besides, how could I, the dignified Prince Qingliang, be afraid of an old, weak, or disabled man like him? It's just that I'm worried about my wife leaving the safe place of the palace, so I brought a few more people with me. If you don't like it, I won't bring them next time. Bringing Nianqing out here is enough to keep up appearances."
Wang Nianqing, who was riding a horse and a carriage, twitched her ears slightly when she heard someone talking about her. She gently pulled the reins and slowed down. Looking at Wang Yanzhou in the carriage, she said, "Since the prince has said so, if possible, I think I'd better not come next time."
Wang Yanzhou said, "Whether you want to come or not is not up to me. You have to ask my wife."
Tang Chen quickly waved his hands and said, "No, no, no, Your Majesty, you have the final say outside."
As soon as these words came out, Wang Yanzhou's expression changed instantly. Like a young man with a clear distinction between likes and dislikes, he said childishly, "If it really was up to me, could we go back? I actually don't want to pick him up at all."
Tang Chen smiled and said, "I'm sorry, I can't."
When Tang Chen and his companions arrived at the valley entrance, a horse-drawn carriage had just arrived from the small town. As Lin Feng disembarked, he couldn't help but feel nervous as he saw Tang Chen standing side by side with Wang Yanzhou, smiling. The two stood face to face, silent for a long time before Lin Feng said, "...long time no see."
Tang Chen smiled back and nodded, "It's been a long time since we last met. I'm sorry for the hard journey. I hope this gesture of mine isn't considered rude."
Lin Feng had discussed this trip with Shi Zairong for a long time. If he hadn't known that Lin Zhenzhen's condition was not optimistic, he would have wanted to let her stay in a safe place for a while, and then take her away after he had fully recovered. "It was a bit beyond my expectations. Is Zhenzhen okay?"
Tang Chen shook his head slightly and said nothing more, "It's not up to me to decide whether it's good or not. She lives in the mansion now. You can go see her later."
Wang Yanzhou saw that Tang Chen was only busy talking to Lin Feng, and didn't even bother introducing himself who was standing beside them. This Lin Feng was also the same. He was the master of Qingliang Valley after all. Not only did he not even look at him when Tang Chen got out of the car, but the way he looked at Tang Chen made him feel a little unhappy: "Ahem."
The two people who had been talking all the time heard the two sudden coughs. Then Lin Feng bowed his head and said, "Greetings, Your Highness. Thank you for taking me in."
Wang Yanzhou gave him a false helping hand and said, "No need to be so polite. After all, I should thank you first. If you hadn't brought the Shengxi Gu out of Qinghe County, who knows how many more innocent people would have suffered."
Lin Feng said, "Your Highness, you are too kind. I am only atoning for my sins."
Tang Chen remembered Shi Zairong's letter, mentioning that Lin Feng had taken a risky move to escape from Tianshu Tower, and that he hadn't fully recovered yet, so he'd asked him to help. Wang Yanzhou was so aggressive, and if he stood outside for a while longer, it would only make the patient's condition worse. Tang Chen wouldn't be able to respond to Shi Zairong.
"Alright, it's windy outside, and Lin Feng hasn't recovered yet. Let's talk about it when we get back." After saying that, Tang Chen's gaze turned and fell on Lin Feng again: "Lin Feng, do you plan to follow Yan Zhou to the military camp first, or follow me to the palace?"
After feeling the cold gaze behind him, Lin Feng replied: "...The Grand Master has something important to ask of you, so let's finish the important business first."
Tang Chen nodded and said, "Okay, then after you finish your business, I'll have Qiu Liang pick you up. Qiu Liang is one of my Qilin Guards. They all wear masks, so you won't be able to tell who they are right away. He'll come find you later."
On the way here, Lin Feng had been thinking about what he would say to Tang Chen when they met again. How would he explain the past to her? Unexpectedly, with a silent smile, the past instantly vanished like smoke. He felt her understanding in Tang Chen's eyes, and he also saw Wang Yanzhou's appreciation for her in the way he looked at her.
Now, Tang Chen has married and is living a happy life as a wife; so, it is time for her to learn to forget the things that she couldn't let go of in the past.
"Thank you for coming to pick me up today."
Tang Chen smiled and said, "It's a great pleasure to have friends coming from afar. It's so rare to have friends coming, so of course I have to come and pick them up in person."
Wang Yanzhou thought Tang Chen's question meant he was leaving. Seeing that they seemed to have a lot more to say, he stood between Tang Chen and Lin Feng at an inappropriate time and said, "I've picked up the person. Don't worry, I won't eat your friend. Now, go back and get ready. I'll be back for dinner tonight."
Tang Chen smiled helplessly, held his forehead and said, "I know, you all can go and do your work, Qiu Liang will be with me."
Wang Nianqing was stunned for a moment, then reminded: "...It seems that he didn't come with you today."
"No, he likes to hide when we go out, and he comes out when I call him." However, this time, no matter how Tang Chen called, Qiu Liang, who should have been hiding in the dark and following them, never showed up.
To avoid further embarrassment, Wang Yanzhou cleared his throat and said, "...Actually, when I was leaving, I saw him being entangled by Douding. You should hurry back and rescue him from your son."
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