Traveling through ancient times: daily life on the run

It was already late when we arrived in Lezhu County.

Qin Luohong looked at the large ships docked at Wanjiang Wharf, and a vast picture emerged in his mind.

Seeing Murong Huaijin about to turn and leave, she quickly grabbed his sleeve. Murong Huaijin glanced back at her, then saw her pulling at his sleeve, then immediately grasped her hand in his. Luo Yu was slightly stunned. Fortunately, he had taken good care of his hands, which looked like old, withered branches.

"Murong, I've got an idea. If you were to go to the capital to ask for an official position, could you ask for one in the Maritime Customs Office?"

Murong thought that this official position was not something that could be obtained just by wanting it, but the Murong family had good connections, so perhaps they could get a position in the Maritime Customs through the Ministry of Personnel.

"Miss, are you planning to go into maritime trade in the future?"

"Yes, I want to take the Maritime Silk Road." Luo Yu smiled and blinked, "I definitely can't do it alone. If I take Qin Bingrui with me, someone might chase us. So, I hope you can help me."

"Okay, your business is my business."

He said, tightening his grip and squeezing her hand even tighter.

Luo Yu didn't struggle anymore and walked side by side with him. Their hands were hidden under their sleeves, holding each other tightly. With every step, Murong felt his heart almost leap into his throat.

Qin Luoqie sensed his panic. He really didn't seem like a young man from a wealthy family who had experienced many things. Over the years, he had probably only thought about revenge and then concentrated on taking the imperial examinations, but had forgotten to find a wife. Was that why he was so sensitive to a woman's touch?

"Murong, if your grandmother knew you were marrying a girl from an ordinary family, would she have any objections?"

"No, as long as I really like it, she will support me."

"You said you once liked Qin Luoyu, but then you married Su Xiaoxiao. Would she think you changed too quickly?"

"Well, once they get to know you, they won't think so."

Qin Luosheng thought that she would be twenty years old in June, which was considered an older age for a woman in this dynasty. If the government found out, it would be better to just arrange a marriage for her with Master Murong. It would be a shame for Master Murong to marry a woman who did not put so-called love first.

Seeing that she remained silent, Murong Huaijin gently pulled her closer and whispered in her ear: "If you can't adapt to this pace for a while, then we can just get married. I will never do anything presumptuous to you."

Qin Luoqi was slightly stunned. He must have thought that she had not let go of Zhu Jinyou yet, so he simply changed the subject.

"Murong, how about we find an inn to stay for the night and then buy a carriage to set off tomorrow morning?"

He responded gently: "Okay."

He took her hand and walked towards the best inn. Qin Luosheng was dressed in men's clothes and walked close to him, which made people on the road look at them sideways.

Luo Yu felt uncomfortable all over. Murong Huaijin gently put down her hand and said with a smile: "Tomorrow you change into women's clothes, and I will hold your hand again. I will only hold hands with girls in this life."

He has always been an introverted person, but now he can say sweet words easily.

"Murong, would you mind if I stayed this fat?"

"The girl isn't fat at all. She has the perfect figure. Her face is as white as a silver plate, her eyes are as clear as water, and her smile is lively and cheerful, which matches her personality perfectly."

"Mr. Murong is really good at speaking. No wonder his storybooks are so popular."

"I like girls. It doesn't matter if they are tall or short, fat or thin, or pretty or not. I like Qin Luoyu. No matter what she becomes, I like her very much."

After hearing his intentional or unintentional teasing words, Luo Yu smiled lightly and couldn't help but want to tease him.

"If I were to possess a man's body, would you still recognize me and be pleased with me?"

Murong was shocked. This was something he had never thought of. Then he thought about it carefully. Xia Liang was a white tiger before, and then transformed into a mountain girl. So, their possession was indeed random.

"Miss Luo Yu is saying that Qin Bingrui is actually a man?"

Luo Yu was too lazy to beat around the bush and said with a smile, "Master Murong, how come you are so smart?"

"I was wondering why Miss Qin has such a carefree personality. I'm afraid there aren't many men today who are as carefree as her. As a woman, she is also very free and easy, which is really enviable."

"When you say free and easy, you mean he doesn't have any womanly manners, right? His words are rough, aren't they?"

Qin Luosheng couldn't help but smile. Thinking about how intelligent Master Murong was, worthy of being a young man who had won the third place in the imperial examination, if she followed him, he would surely be able to protect her and prevent anyone from discovering her identity.

Thinking of this, she raised her eyes and continued, "When we go to Liangzhou, you should tell the Fang family, my mother, and my brother that you are getting married. Don't let them get suspicious. Xiaoyi has grown up a lot now, and I'm sure he won't be easily fooled."

"it is good."

After checking into the inn, Murong Huaijin stayed awake all night, thinking about Qin Luoshen's survival and her impending marriage to him. His emotions were beyond words. After drifting off to sleep, he relived the events of his encounter with Qin Luoshen in his dream, which was even more dramatic than the events of reality. Finally, he dreamed of Qin Luoshen falling off a cliff. He woke up with a start, wiping the beads of sweat from his forehead.

He couldn't fall asleep anymore, so he got out of bed, opened the window, and saw the sky was slightly white. Fortunately, it was all just a dream, Qin Luoqi was not dead, and was back by his side.

He asked the waiter at the inn to bring breakfast to the girl later, and he went to the pawnshop to buy a high-quality horse and a comfortable carriage. He also went to the tailor shop to buy two sets of women's clothing made of silk fabrics. After he had prepared all the things he needed for the journey, he returned to the inn.

Qin Luoqie was walking out of the house after breakfast and looking around in the corridor when he saw Master Murong coming upstairs. He hurried over and called him.

"Murong, where did you go so early in the morning?"

Murong Huaijin handed her the package containing women's clothing and said, "I have already bought the carriage and food for the journey. You can leave whenever you want."

Luo Yu took the package, opened it and found it was a skirt, his eyes narrowed into slits when he smiled.

"Mr. Murong, you are so kind! These dresses must be very expensive!"

"If we go to the Fang family, I'm afraid you'll be dressed too plainly. If I introduce you to them as my fiancée, the Fang family will get suspicious."

"That's true. You're very thoughtful."

When she was happy, she looked exactly like Qin Luoyu in her previous body. It turned out that no matter where an interesting soul resided, it was always vivid and attractive, regardless of appearance, height, weight or size. She was unique.