After entering the book, the cold prince begs for favor

Sun Haining took the bundle, feeling a warm current surge in her heart and a slight tingling in her nose.

She hugged Yuan Wanru tightly: "Wanru, you're so kind! Thank you!"

"With so many people watching, I'm determined to make a name for myself on the border!"

Her eyes sparkled with anticipation. "If you ever feel bored or restless, come and see me, okay?"

Yuan Wanru gently patted her back and promised, "Okay, maybe one day I really will ride a horse to the border to find you."

The two parted reluctantly, wishing each other well.

Just as Yuan Wanru turned to board the Marquis's carriage, a clear and gentle voice came from behind her: "Madam of the Heir Apparent Lu".

Yuan Wanru turned around upon hearing the sound, only to see Sun Huanzhi already standing not far away.

He was dressed in a moon-white long robe, his posture upright, still with that serene and bright appearance.

Sun Huanzhi already held an official position, and Yuan Wanru nodded slightly in greeting: "Lord Sun."

Sun Huanzhi's gaze calmly fell on her, with his usual gentle and polite manner: "I heard that Madam and Prince Lu will soon be setting off south?"

"Yes."

"The journey is long and arduous, with many mountains and rivers ahead. I hope that you and the young master will take care on your journey."

"Thank you, Lord Sun."

Yuan Wanru did not linger and boarded the carriage.

The carriage curtains fell, blocking the view between the inside and outside.

Sun Huanzhi stood there, his gaze following the direction the carriage had gone, lingering there for a long time.

Only after the carriage disappeared around the street corner did he slowly withdraw his gaze. The gentle smile that had been there disappeared quietly, leaving only a deep, unyielding bitterness in the depths of his eyes.

Forget about it.

He said this to himself silently.

There was never any possibility between them.

Moreover, his mother has already chosen a woman of equal social standing for him, and the wedding is scheduled for this year.

If he still harbors such an inappropriate shadow in his heart, how unfair is that to the girl who is about to become his wife?

He closed his eyes briefly, and when he opened them again, his eyes were clear and resolute.

"elder brother,"

Sun Haining packed her bags and ran over, her face showing reluctance but even more so, eager anticipation. She was completely unaware of Sun Huanzhi's thoughts just now. "Shall we go home?"

"Ah."

-

The eighteenth day of the first lunar month is an auspicious day for embarking on a long journey.

Lu Jiangnian and Yuan Wanru left the bustling capital and traveled south, first returning to Nanjiang County.

They sent the letter ahead of time, and the Yuan family's grandparents had been eagerly awaiting it.

When they picked them up and learned that they could stay in Nanjiang County for more than a month, the two elderly people were overjoyed.

The Yuan family members are busy every day, preparing all kinds of hometown delicacies, wishing they could present them with all the good things.

Also, there's Yuan Xinhui's son, Yuan Xiaojie.

He probably heard from his mother that Yuan Wanru cured his throat, and he especially liked to stick to his cousin Yuan Wanru, practically becoming her little shadow.

Lu Jiangnian was absolutely fed up.

He has no ambition now, only thinking about spending his days and nights with his wife. Little did he know that a clueless little brat would take up all his precious time together.

But that little guy wasn't afraid of his stern face.

He's a grown man; he can't really argue with a little kid.

That afternoon, taking advantage of the moment when Yuan Xiaojie was taken away by Yuan Xinhui, Lu Jiangnian quickly pulled Yuan Wanru into his arms and whispered his accusations.

"Wife, let's go for a walk just the two of us. You can't bring that little guy with you anymore!"

His tone was filled with dissatisfaction and grievance.

Yuan Wanru laughed heartily at his expression, her bright eyes glancing at him with a mischievous glint in them.

"Oh dear, is the young master getting impatient?"

"Haven't you been longing for us to have a child of our own soon?"

She deliberately dragged out her words, with a hint of teasing, "When we really have our own little baby in the future, I'll definitely raise him like this. At that time, will you, as the father, still be so disgusted?"

Lu Jiangnian was speechless for a moment.

Hearing her say that, my desire for a child faded a bit.

Perhaps we should postpone it for another year.

He reached out and pinched Yuan Wanru's nose, his tone full of indulgence and resignation.

"You just know how to shut me up and deliberately try to provoke me."

"Never mind, you're not allowed to spend any more time with Yuan Xiaojie today."

Yuan Wanru gave him a comforting kiss on the corner of his lips: "I know, I'll only stay with you today."

-

Time seemed to move exceptionally slowly during my time in Nanjiang County.

It is plain as water, yet it contains an irresistible sweetness.

Lu Jiangnian and Yuan Wanru often wandered aimlessly in the mountains and fields. They had no set direction and just strolled along.

In the wild fields behind the village, some wild herbs often sprout. Whenever this happens, Yuan Wanru will stop and explain to Lu Jiangnian what the uses of these inconspicuous flowers and herbs are.

Lu Jiangnian never showed the slightest impatience, always listening attentively to her words and trying his best to remember the knowledge.

He didn't want to be outdone by Su Shaodong.

That guy's main purpose in following them was to learn medicine from his wife.

He would never let Su Shaodong take the position of the medicine boy by his wife's side.

Sometimes, they would catch some wild game in the forest and roast it on the spot.

Lu Jiangnian would occasionally tease her, deliberately snatching the delicious food from her hands, which would make her chase after him to ask for it back.

After eating, they rested for a while and talked about their route plans. In short, the two seemed to have endless things to talk about.

Of course, more often than not, Lu Jiang would suddenly ambush her at the annual meeting, giving her a kiss or a hug...

Sometimes, when they walked for a long time, Lu Jiangnian would carry her on his back, and they would stroll slowly through the mountains and forests, watching the distant mountains like dark eyebrows and listening to the babbling brooks.

Neither of them were aloof people. Although they didn't covet power, they didn't regard money as dirt either.

Lu Jiangnian has already started a medicinal herb business and opened some grain stores.

Food and medicine are both indispensable to people.

He has funds and connections; he needs to support his family, and he can't just sit around and do nothing.

As for Yuan Wanru, she has always been in the business of prepared medicines. She now holds a stake in Qihuangzhai, and her carefully developed pills sell well there.

Regardless of her feelings for Lu Jiangnian, she would never put all her eggs in one basket.

Economic independence is her unwavering commitment.

Lu Jiangnian was actually somewhat unhappy about this.

He always felt that Yuan Wanru could not fully trust him.

But what could he do?

The only thing I can do is earn more money and give her more money, so she can see clearly that he can give her anything.

More than a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

They then headed south, retracing the route they had taken to southern Xinjiang.

The people are still the same, but the feelings are completely different now.

At that time, Lu Jiangnian was influenced by the Lianzhi Gu, and his attitude towards Yuan Wanru was sometimes cold and sometimes warm.

Now, that persistent and clingy attitude is something even Su Shaodong can't stand.

He leaned closer to Xuanqing and complained, "Doesn't your young master feel ashamed?"

Xuanqing has been living a very comfortable life lately. The young master is free, and they are even more free.

During this period, his relationship with Liu Yan progressed rapidly, and they set their wedding date for July. He couldn't be happier.

He glanced at Su Shaodong sideways: "Heh, are you jealous or envious?"

"Tsk tsk, you're not bad-looking, so why doesn't any girl like you?"

"You should really reflect on this."

Su Shaodong: ...

I really want to hit someone.

This master and servant pair are still so annoying!