After rebirth, the daughter of the marquisate went crazy

Wanqiu's face was filled with worry. "Miss, you must take good care of yourself. Once you leave the city, ask the Fourth Young Master to hire a carriage for you. The further north you go, the colder it gets. Don't forget to buy some charcoal."

"I have packed all your thick clothes. If you get cold, remember to ask Mo Shu to find some for you."

"There is some loose silver in the bundle for your daily expenses. The banknotes are all with Mo Shu. If you need to spend a lot of money, remember to ask Mo Shu for it."

Late autumn was always worried about missing something, and his eyes were full of worry and reluctance.

Ye Qingyu patted her hand and said, "Don't worry, I have my fourth cousin to protect me. When I get to the northern border, my eldest uncle will protect me. Don't worry."

Now that the climate has returned to the warm and comfortable state of spring, and the willows outside the city are green and the flowers are red, many rich children have been confined at home for a long time and have long been feeling uncomfortable all over. These days, many people go out of the city to race horses and have fun.

The refugees outside the city had almost been dispersed. The flood in the south had ended, and the people who had left their homes had received travel expenses from the court. Most of them returned home, and a few stayed in Kyoto.

Ye Qingyu and his group looked like young masters from wealthy families going out for fun, so the guards at the city gate let them leave the city without even looking at them.

Ye Qingyu looked at the city gate far behind her and breathed a sigh of relief.

Gu Yuanchen smiled and said, "It's only fifty miles ahead to Fuchun County. When we get there, we can buy a carriage so you don't have to ride a horse."

Ye Qingyu shook her head. "No, Fourth Cousin, I can just ride a horse. It's faster this way."

Gu Yuanchen's eyes widened. "That won't do. You're a delicate girl. It's okay for you to ride a horse for fun, but if you really ride a horse all day long, I'm exhausted, let alone you."

Ye Qingyu made up her mind, "I can hold on. Fourth cousin, it takes four or five days to travel from Kyoto to the northern border by horseback. If I take a carriage, it will take more than ten days. There's no time to waste. If I really can't hold on, it won't be too late to buy a carriage then."

Seeing her unwavering demeanor, Gu Yuanchen knew his cousin was very determined, so he compromised. "If you can't stand it anymore, you must tell me. Don't hold it in."

Ye Qingyu smiled and nodded.

The two men rode at full speed towards the northern border.

After riding for three days, Ye Qingyu did not complain at all and had no intention of changing the carriage. Even though her thighs were already worn out, she applied medicine when she stayed in the hotel at night and continued riding the next day.

Mo Shu had always thought that even though his young lady was resourceful, she was just as gentle and delicate as an ordinary lady. However, he had never expected that she could endure so much hardship. He looked at Ye Qingyu with even more admiration.

On the fourth day, when it was getting dark, they arrived at Anling City, which was still a day's journey from Yanzhou.

After staying in Anling City for one night, he set off for Yanzhou.

On the road, we saw many people hurrying along with their luggage in horse-drawn carriages, and even more ordinary people in groups of dozens, helping each other, and mule carts carrying luggage coming from the north.

Ye Qingyu's eyes darkened. It seemed that the war in the north had really started. These people must have left early because they were afraid of disaster.

Gu Yuanchen also noticed it. He looked at Ye Qingyu and quickened his pace towards Yanzhou.

It was already late when the two entered Yanzhou City.

Ye Qingyu was not familiar with Yanzhou, but Gu Yuanchen was very familiar with it. He grew up in the northern border. Although his home was in Pingliang, Yanzhou was one of the largest cities in the northern border after all, and he came here to play many times.

Ye Qingyu told them the name of the grain shop that Uncle Fu had opened here, and Gu Yuanchen took them and quickly found the place.

In front of Shen's grain shop, Gu Yuanchen knocked on the door. Looking at this small shop, he was very skeptical how it could hold 100,000 dan of grain.

"Please sell the grain early tomorrow, we have sold all the grain today."

There was a fretful sound from inside.

Ye Qingyu stepped forward and said, "Someone from Kyoto, open the door."

Not even two seconds after Ye Qingyu finished speaking, the door opened.

The person who opened the door held up a lantern and looked at the person outside vigilantly.

"Are you from Kyoto?"

Ye Qingyu nodded calmly.

The person who opened the door took a closer look at Ye Qingyu's face and exclaimed in a low voice, "You, you are a lady?"

"It's me, come inside and talk."

The person who opened the door quickly and respectfully made way for him, "Yes, yes, please come in, Miss."

Everyone walked quickly into the shop. As soon as they sat down, the old man who opened the door bowed and said, "I am Li Gui, the old servant who manages this shop. Nice to meet you, young lady."

Ye Qingyu said, "Uncle Li, there's no need to be so polite. Do you know me?"

Shopkeeper Li said with a smile, "I used to be the shopkeeper of the grain store in the Duke's Mansion in Kyoto, and I have seen the young lady before."

Ye Qingyu nodded and said, "Uncle Li, thank you for bringing you to this bitter cold place of Yanzhou."

Shopkeeper Li quickly waved his hand, "Miss, you are too polite. However, I didn't expect you to come here. You may not know that the war in Pingliang has already started, and many people are rushing to leave. Why are you here now?"

Since Uncle Fu had arranged for him to stay in Yanzhou, he must be someone trustworthy. Ye Qingyu asked, "How long has it been?"

Shopkeeper Li said, "It's been seven days."

Gu Yuanchen's expression was heavy. "How's the war going on the border?"

"General Gu has repelled more than a dozen Turkic attacks, so defending Pingliang City is naturally a piece of cake. However, I heard that Pingliang City is running low on food and fodder. I wonder how much longer it can hold out."

Gu Yuanchen frowned, "Didn't you ask the court for food?"

"I heard they wanted it, but the imperial court's food and fodder won't reach the border in a while."

Gu Yuanchen looked solemn, "No, I have to go to Pingliang first."

Ye Qingyu hurriedly stopped him, "It's dark and the road is slippery. How are you going to go? Let's talk about it tomorrow morning."

Gu Yuanchen looked at Ye Qingyu anxiously and asked, "Cousin, do you really have 300,000 dan of grain?"

Ye Qingyu smiled and said, "Don't worry, cousin. There's more than enough. The food isn't in Yanzhou City, but outside the city. I'll go to Pingliang City with you to see what's going on."

Ye Qingyu turned to look at Shopkeeper Li, "Uncle Li, please prepare the carriage and wait for our news."

Shopkeeper Li agreed, "Don't worry, young lady. It's late today. I just asked someone to prepare some food. You and Mr. Master can have a simple meal. The rooms are ready. Take a good rest. We have to travel tomorrow."

Ye Qingyu nodded, "In that case, thank you for your hard work, Uncle Li."

Ye Qingyu had been traveling non-stop these days. Although she didn't say it, her body was indeed exhausted. She was also worried about the situation at the border. The servants brought her food, and Ye Qingyu ate a little and then fell asleep.

After a good night's sleep, Ye Qingyu washed up, went to the front hall to have breakfast, and then set off again with Gu Yuanchen to Pingliang City.

This time, Ye Qingyu did not refuse the carriage prepared for her by Manager Li.

It takes a whole day to travel from Yanzhou to Pingliang City by carriage.

Pingliang City is a small border city of the Great Xia Dynasty. Beyond Pingliang City is the grassland of the Turks. Outside the city is the vast grassland. The men of the Zhenguo Mansion have been guarding the safety of the northern border for generations since the founding of the Great Xia Dynasty. Now, it is my uncle's family stationed here. Over the years, my uncle's family has hardly left Pingliang City.

It was already dusk when the carriage entered Pingliang City.