We traveled hard for two days in the sea of snow. The snow was so thick that it almost buried the horses' legs.

Most of the inns along the way had their doors closed and were empty.

Although she had tried every possible way to keep warm, human power seemed so insignificant in the face of nature. Su Su was shivering with cold, wrapped in a thick quilt.

Li Xinglan covered her with his cloak and wanted to hug her, but he didn't dare to do so. His body temperature was not as hot as Ergou's. He was too cold, and even accidentally touching her would cause goose bumps on her skin.

The youngest one felt warm in her arms. It lay obediently at Su Su's feet, covering her feet with its furry belly to keep her warm.

Su Su hid most of her face in the quilt. "Brother Gou, is it this cold in previous years?"

Li Xinglan shook his head. "Maybe it's just extra cold this year? Or maybe it's just extra cold in this area?"

He hugged her gently through the quilt, "I used to live with my second and third fathers in Jiangnan. The winters there were much milder. The snow didn't pile up thickly. It melted into water when it fell on the bluestone pavement. Some snow could accumulate on the roofs, and the ships parked in the moat were also covered with a thin layer of snow..."

Su Su had said a long time ago that Gou Ge's voice was pleasant, and as tender as his eyes. Listening to his description, a longing appeared in her eyes.

"That's great. I also want to go and see where you live, Brother Gou." She leaned on Li Xinglan's shoulder with a smile. The Jiangnan here should be similar to the Jiangnan hundreds of years later.

It must be the misty and ink painting-like place that can nourish people. No wonder Brother Gou looks so lively.

Li Xinglan turned his head and looked at her lovingly, "Want to go?"

Su Su was stunned, a little surprised, and said hesitantly: "No way? Are you really going on a spontaneous trip?"

His cool lips touched the corner of her lips, and his long eyelashes swept across her increasingly fair face. Li Xinglan smiled and said, "Why not? Let's go on a spontaneous trip."

The carriage changed direction and headed towards the place they longed for.

Jiangnan is located right in the middle of the road between Laoshan and Jingyun City, so it's not a long detour and it takes less than four days to get there. According to Fuling, if there wasn't a section of the road that was difficult to walk on, it would take two days to get there if you ran fast.

They arrived at 11:00 a.m., and when the city gates were about to close, the horses came into the city neighing with white steam coming out of their nostrils, attracting the attention of the city guards.

Fuling raised his whip, smiled triumphantly, and said to Honeysuckle beside him, "See? It's just right! If I were to use your gentle method, I would definitely not be able to catch up."

A horse turned its head, its big, round, black eyes showing grievance and silent accusation.

Damn you human! I understand you whipped it hard to save time, but why did you only whip its butt? There's such a big one next to it, why didn't you whip it?

Fuling drove too fast and Su Su felt uncomfortable because of the shaking inside. When the car stopped, Su Su quickly opened the window, lifted the curtain, and took deep breaths.

Li Xinglan poured her some water and patted her back, feeling distressed. "Are you feeling better?"

Su Su nodded with difficulty, and then she felt nauseous again. She pushed Li Xinglan away, rushed out of the car, and ran to the corner of the road to vomit violently.

Ouch, my baby! Li Xinglan frowned and followed out, not caring about the mess on the ground. He picked up a handkerchief and carefully wiped the corners of Su Su's mouth.

Honeysuckle glanced at Fuling and said calmly, "You are not fit to drive."

"The house is in the city center, a bit far from here. I'll carry you there, okay?" Li Xinglan was about to reach out his hand, but was interrupted by a male voice.

"Gouzi? You're back?! I thought you were dead!"

As a cheerful male voice sounded, Li Xinglan turned around in surprise, "Jiang He!"

After clapping his chest against the man in the dark-colored riding uniform, Li Xinglan happily pulled him over and introduced him to Su Su, "This is my good brother from Jiangnan, Jiang He!"

"Jiang He, call me sister-in-law!"

Jiang He had bright features and an upright figure. His black hair was tied up high with red silk, and his brows revealed a flamboyant youthfulness. Although he was surprised by the sudden appearance of his sister-in-law, he was not awkward at all and introduced himself to Su Su, "Sister-in-law, my name is Jiang He! I'm Gou Zi's best brother in Jiangnan!"

The young man, gleaming with golden light, was more dazzling than the winter sun, seemingly illuminating the dark night. Su Su was infected by his cheerful energy and forced herself to smile, waving in a friendly manner. "Hello, my name is Su Su."

Jiang He noticed that she was feeling unwell, and immediately turned around to urge the men behind him who were checking the carriage, "Alright, alright, stop checking endlessly. Do you know who this is? Li Goudan, the Little Bully of Jiangnan!"

"Hahahaha, this second-year nickname, hahaha, how can there be such a title hahaha!!!" Su Su couldn't help laughing to death, so what is the little bully? Whose good little bully is called Goudan? The one at the head of the village is more similar hahaha!

Li Xinglan was speechless and choked. He pulled the embarrassed Jiang He away and said through gritted teeth, "I told you not to mention the nickname we used to have when we were young!"

Jiang He tilted his head, "Why? Isn't that very domineering?"

Li Xinglan rolled his eyes and was too lazy to explain to this simple-minded boy. He hugged Su Su and said, "It's too late. Let's go home first."

Su Su nodded obediently. Just as she was about to say that she was feeling better and could ride in a carriage, she heard Li Xinglan say to Jiang He, "There's no horse. Lend it to me."

Jiang He understood, and ran to the side happily, untied the horse rope, led his BMW over, and handed it to Li Xinglan.

The snow-white horse, with a pair of black eyes shining in the dark night, Su Su couldn't help but admire, "This horse is so beautiful!"

It was indeed beautiful. As soon as the white horse appeared, the two working horses that were panting heavily with exhaustion on the side suddenly became energetic. They stared at the white horse, holding their heads high and chests puffed out, breathing out hot air.

"Its name is Yueliang." Jiang He gently stroked Yueliang's head. "It won't let anyone ride it except me and Gouzi."

Li Xinglan picked up Su Su and put her on Yueliang. "It has to be done today, Yueliang, be obedient."

As if it could really understand what people were saying, the moon, which had been kicking its front hooves in dissatisfaction, really stopped moving and became quiet and docile.

Li Xinglan also climbed onto the horse and sat behind Su Su, holding her in his arms. He said to Jiang He, "You can take our carriage back. It's too late today. Let's get together again tomorrow."

After saying that, he gently pulled the reins in his hand and said softly, "Yueyue, let's go."

The moon walked gracefully, shaking its tail, and even snorted a breath of hot air with disdain as it passed two working horses.

After they left, Jiang He got into the carriage with a familiar look and smiled cheerfully, "Don't bother the two girls to take me back home. I'll show you the way to Gouzi's house. I'm not far from him and can walk back by myself."

He's quite easy to talk to. Fuling turned around and handed the reins to Rendong.

"Da da da..." The rhythmic sound of horse hooves can be heard on the bluestone road in the south of the Yangtze River.

As Li Xinglan said, the snow here turns into water when it falls on the ground, leaving only the continuous green tiles with pure white. Red lanterns are hung under the eaves of every household, decorating the misty town.

Riding slowly on the familiar streets, holding Su Su in his arms, Li Xinglan felt a special sense of satisfaction in his heart. He should have brought her here earlier.

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