As the lantern festival drew to a close, the imperial physician was hastily summoned to the Jade Pavilion.
In the garden, those who were unaware of what was happening began to panic: "What's going on?"
"I don't know!" The person next to him was also completely confused.
Even at midnight, the entire palace was still brightly lit.
At dawn, Yugan Pavilion finally quieted down.
Ah Qi went to deliver the imperial decree—
Due to the change in environment, the Emperor fell ill, and all official documents were delivered to the Yugan Pavilion by his close attendants every day.
The Empress stayed up all night caring for the Emperor, and was also frightened. The affairs of the inner palace will be temporarily handled by the female officials, who will send a daily summary to the Yugan Pavilion...
A whole bunch of miscellaneous things were arranged.
It is one mile away from the imperial palace.
The morning breeze carries the fresh scent of wildflowers and grasses unique to the mountains.
The cool breeze felt wonderful on my face.
Five tall, magnificent horses were basking in the morning sun, grazing by the roadside.
The horse's legs were thick and strong. In the morning light, its coat was smooth and shiny, and the blood vessels and tendons were clearly visible beneath its thin skin.
It looks like it can run really fast.
“Not bad, not bad.” Yuan Yao said with a smile, “This horse is obviously a crossbreed of Xiqiu and Beidi.”
Upon hearing this, Yun Chan asked, "Are you sure you want to ride alone?"
“Confirmed!” Yuan Yao’s eyes shone brightly.
A hint of helplessness flashed in Yun Chan's eyes: "Then I'll do as you say."
After getting married, Yuan Yao would secretly practice horseback riding from time to time so that he could sneak out to play, but he wasn't worried.
Moreover, with his patient instruction, her light-footed skills became quite good.
Even if the horse gets out of control, she can use her light-footed skills to save herself.
Besides, isn't he there?
The remnant wind and broken moon were also there...
Yuan Yao was dressed in a silver-white brocade robe, with a jade pendant given to him by Yun Chan hanging at his waist. Even his hair was tied up in a man's hairstyle. He looked refreshing and bright, like a pampered young master from a noble family.
Holding the black iron folding fan that Po Yue had given her when her uncle passed away, she twirled gracefully, raised an eyebrow, and said, "Yun Chan, with the wind and moon breaking through the stagnation, let's go!"
He grabbed the reins with one hand and nimbly leaped onto the horse's back.
Yun Chan's eyelids twitched: "Yao'er, slow down."
Yuan Yao rode on horseback, his robes and long hair fluttering in the wind.
Her eyes sparkled with laughter: "How can we be slow when we're going to see them? Mount up, it's time to go!"
Yun Chan looked at her against the light, her heart softening: "Okay."
Yuan Yao folded his fan, faced the direction of Da Qi, gripped the reins tightly, and said in a clear and strong voice, "Giddy up!"
The horse neighed and galloped away on its long legs.
In the blink of an eye, they ran far away.
Yun Chan chuckled softly, mounted her horse, and said, "Let's go!"
Eight horses galloped wildly towards the direction of Daqi.
On the way, Canfeng reported: "I have made all the arrangements. We can change horses at each city we arrive at."
Yun Chan nodded: "Thank you for your hard work, Uncle-Master."
"I've had a hard time too," Po Yue's voice came from behind.
Yun Chan, riding on horseback, turned her head and chuckled, "Yes, Junior Uncle, you've worked hard too."
"Hmm." Po Yue said coldly, "After all, 100,000 taels of silver notes are quite heavy."
Yun Chan chuckled.
They brought a lot of silver with them on this trip.
Besides the silver, he also brought some changes of clothes and a gift for Jiang Chengyan's daughter...
Ahead, Yuan Yao turned her head: "Po Yue, over the years, the amount of money you've spent each year has almost caught up with mine, hasn't it?"
Po Yue: "..."
He pursed his lips and said, "It's not that bad."
"How could it not be that bad?" Yuan Yao slowed down her horse.
She stretched out her free hand and gestured, "Actually, I've roughly calculated it. Over the years, in Qianhua Palace, besides Father and me, you've had the biggest expenses."
The fabric used for making clothes must be the best; if even a tiny bit of it gets frayed, the whole garment is thrown away.
Back in the Dark Guard camp, every outer robe was subtly embroidered with frosted silver thread, every little detail was exquisitely crafted…
"Tsk tsk, my dress isn't as pretty as yours."
Po Yue: "..."
He couldn't help but tug at the hem of his robe to cover himself slightly.
After blocking her way, he looked at Yuan Yao and said, "How is that possible? You are a princess, and I am a bodyguard. How could I possibly have spent more money than you?"
"Oh, really?" Yuan Yao asked leisurely.
"Isn't that right?" Po Yue retorted.
“Tsk tsk…” Yuan Yao took out a folding fan and fanned himself while saying, “I heard that back in the Great Qi, your senior brothers often gave you pocket money.”
Buying food, buying clothes...
I heard that when you were little, my dad used to hold you and comfort you when you cried.
Yuan Yao herself didn't realize that her tone was a little jealous.
Po Yue gets excited whenever this is mentioned.
He held the reins in one hand, took out a handful of melon seeds from the bag at his waist, and said while cracking them open, "Yes, my lord did hold me."
Not only did they hug me, they also coaxed me to sleep.
When I was little, he thought I was very cute.
Every time I returned to the capital, whenever I had time, my master would bring me back to Qianhua Palace from the Dark Guard Camp, and then reward me with lots of food.
Although his voice was cold, it didn't stop him from being very smug.
Yuan Yao: "..."
She's so jealous.
She said sourly, "It must be because you were too attached to my dad when you were little."
“After all, my lord is handsome and gentle with me,” Po Yue replied.
Yuan Yao: "..."
She felt even more jealous.
Beside him, Canfeng coughed lightly and said, "The master wasn't exactly gentle with Poyue either..."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Yao's eyes lit up.
Po Yue kicked Can Feng in annoyance: "You're so annoying."
Even the lingering wind didn't dodge, and the calf took a solid kick.
He smiled faintly and said, "Your Highness, you may not know this, but when Poyue was young, she was tiny, like a white dough ball."
As soon as he opened his mouth, he used reduplicated words... hiss..."
I got kicked in the calf again.
Po Yue glared at him: "Don't say it!"
Canfeng smiled at him.
Yuan Yao was extremely curious.
She tugged on the reins to stop the horse and asked excitedly, "Canfeng, Canfeng, was Poyue this clingy when she was little?"
Yun Chan chuckled: "Yao'er, give your junior uncle some face."
Po Yue's face darkened.
With Yuan Yao backing him up, Canfeng said with a smile, "When Poyue was young, she always addressed people like this, for example, Master, Uncle, Brother..."
Yuan Yao: "???"
She was shocked.
Oh my god!
What an adorable little cutie!
Why didn't she learn this trick when she was a child?
The fair-skinned, soft little dumpling, speaking reduplicated words in its sweet, babyish voice, is sure to melt the hearts of countless people.
So why would she need to go to the trouble of currying favor with powerful figures?
Just stand there, and thighs will obediently come to you.
Yuan Yao looked at Po Yue, whose face had turned completely black, and deliberately teased him: "Po Yue, would you like to call me 'Princess'?"
Po Yue: "..."
Po Yue said through gritted teeth, "You'll regret this."
"Huh?" Yuan Yao was puzzled.
Suddenly, he kicked the horse's belly hard.
The horse, in pain, let out a long neigh and galloped away like an arrow released from a bow.
A voice, piercing the wind, drifted from the moon: "I'm going to find my master and uncles. You all go to Daqi by yourselves..."
A man and a horse, their figures disappearing on the official road.
"Oh no!" Yuan Yao slapped her forehead.
"What's wrong?" Yun Chan asked.
Yuan Yao exclaimed in surprise, "The silver notes and dry rations are with Po Yue! Quick, go after them!"
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