Exile is exile, is half of the capital enough as compensation?

“Well, this is the simplest way to cook it, and it’s the most authentic.”

"Tianming told me that he has taught the villagers the methods you taught him. They said it was the first time they knew that something so ugly could be so delicious."

Leng Youran smiled faintly.

This shows that it’s not that the people didn’t know that those things were edible, but that they didn’t know how to deal with them.

If she hadn't come, perhaps these seafood would have been wasted.

The two of them sat on the carpet Leng Youran had taken out of the space, gazing towards the sea. After a long moment, Leng Youran suddenly said, "Want to go for a tour of the capital?"

Li Tianze withdrew his gaze and looked at her in confusion, "Why did you suddenly think of going to the capital?" He was not a fool. There were so many things to do in the north. The only reason they were so free today was because something happened in Tianming.

He knew her so well that she would never say such a thing suddenly.

Leng Youran had other plans in mind, but she wasn't about to tell him the truth. "I just saw that there were too few people in the North, so I wanted to look around for anyone I could use."

Li Tianze didn’t quite understand. Could they find people by going to the capital?

On second thought, didn’t Leng Youran “search” for a lot of people all over the North before?

Besides, he would not foolishly let go of such a good opportunity to be alone with her. "Okay, let's go to the capital."

Both of them are the kind of people who do what they say, and they told their families about this matter after returning to the north.

When Mr. Leng heard that they were going to the capital, his face was full of worry.

But he knew that both children were independent-minded, and since they were speaking out now, they must have already made plans.

"Okay. Go ahead if you want to! But you have to be careful when you get to the capital. Although Ran'er has the ability to disguise yourself, we don't have to worry about you being recognized by the people in the capital, but Ran'er is easily emotional. Li, you have to watch over her and don't let her get too aggressive. Think twice before doing anything..."

Leng Youran and Li Tianze listened to his instructions obediently.

After Old Man Leng had explained everything he could, Leng Youran spoke up, "Grandfather, we've taken note of everything you said. Don't worry! Also, Master, please come with us this time!"

She really didn't dare to joke with You Xian's life since her return date was uncertain.

You Xian did not refuse this time. There were only the two of them on the road, and Li Xiaozi also knew You Ran's secret, so there was no need to hide it.

"Okay, then I'll go to the temple and take a look." Before he left, he only left a letter, telling the young disciples that he didn't know when he would return.

Now that he feels the warmth of his family, he misses the children in the temple whom he watched grow up.

After discussing the itinerary, Li Tianze went back first. After seeing him off, Leng Youran returned to the hall and chatted with Old Madam Leng and Hua Qinrou for a long time.

She has been running around these days and really doesn't have much time to spend with them.

Madam Leng said with a worried look on her face: "Ran'er, be careful when you go to the capital."

Hua Qinrou's eyes were also a little moist, but her father-in-law was talking to the children just now, so she didn't want to say too much.

Although the Leng family has many people, they are the only ones who stay at home all the time. Now that Ran'er is going out again, how can she not worry?

"Ran'er, I know you want to go to the capital for more than just a visit. You must remember to protect yourself. You are not like your brothers and sisters who have many things on their minds. I can't help you. But you must remember that you are my child. No matter what you do outside, remember that our family is waiting for you at home."

Leng Youran's eyes reddened at her words. She knew she was being unfilial and always made up her mind to spend time with them. However, things kept coming up one after another, and she wasn't one to procrastinate. Not resolving them would only keep her awake. "Grandma, don't worry, I'm not a child anymore. I won't act stubbornly."

Leng Chengye and Leng Chengdong looked at each other without saying a word.

Both of them guessed in their hearts that the purpose of Leng Youran's trip must be related to their conversation that night, but they didn't say it out loud because Li Tianze was present.

Now seeing my mother (wife) so worried, I can’t say what I want to say anymore.

Old Master Leng and You Xian, who were sitting at the top seats, looked at each other and noticed that they both looked worried. They knew that Leng Youran's trip to the capital must be related to them.

However, they also understood the current situation and it was impossible for them to ask anything inappropriate that would make their families worry.

The time we spent together was ultimately short, and the night was growing deeper.

Hua Qinrou originally wanted to have a good chat with Leng Youran in the evening, but when she thought of the secret between You Xian and Youran, she had to give up the idea.

He just walked back with Leng Chengye and sighed constantly.

Leng Chengye gently put his arm around her shoulders and said, "Don't be like this. When a child grows up, he will eventually fly away. If you want to blame someone, you can only blame fate. Ran'er can't be said to have grown up with us."

"Who says it's not true? Sometimes I feel like I'm not as good as Ran'er."

**

Their reluctance did not stop Leng Youran and the other two. Early the next morning, they said goodbye to everyone and left the North.

Because of You Xian's health condition, they specially drove a carriage on this trip.

There was a thick mattress in the carriage.

In order to prevent outsiders from knowing Leng Youran's secret, they didn't even bring a coachman, and Li Tianze drove the carriage.

The carriage drove all the way from the north, moving very slowly along the way.

"Ran'er, this is the first time I've seen the scenery outside like this." The curtain on the side of the carriage was blown up by the wind, and You Xian looked at the scenery outside through the window.

It is now early summer, and the originally white mountains have long lost their white color, and a green color has gradually occupied everywhere.

Leng Youran followed his gaze outside the car, the wind blowing in through the window gently caressing her face. "Well, when you calm down, any scenery can be called beautiful."

In the past, they were always on the road, so they didn't have much free time.

"The purpose of your trip is not just to visit the capital, right?" You Xian said softly, lowering his voice.

Leng Youran glanced at Li Tianze who was concentrating on driving the carriage outside the carriage and nodded slightly.

You Xian glanced at Li Tianze who was sitting on the carriage outside, and said with a slight twitch of his lips, "Hey, it looks like we're going to have one more person living in our secret base."

Leng Youran didn't answer and just smiled.

"Have you decided that it's him?" Her secret was too shocking. Even if they knew it, they would be less greedy if they didn't see the inside.

"Yes, confirmed."