The Crown Princess is busy fishing

As dawn broke, the first rays of sunlight just pierced the sky.

Lin Yuge and his group were already fully prepared to set off.

Lu Ziheng gave his final instructions to Uncle Qian.

He turned and boarded the ship.

By this time, all the goods had been sorted and loaded onto the ship.

Lin Yuge stood on the main ship and gave an order.

Three merchant ships, fully loaded with Lingnan specialties, set sail and slowly sailed away from the mouth of the bay.

Lin Yuge glanced back in the direction of Longtang Village.

He silently said in his heart, "Goodbye, Longtang Village!"

As soon as they set off, everyone on the ship looked excited.

"Lin Xiaomei, Qingzhou, how long do you think it will take us to get to the capital?"

Lu Ziheng lightly tapped his fan, his eyes full of anticipation.

Lin Qingzhou raised her hand to shield her eyes from the sunlight, gazing uncertainly at the sea ahead, and said:

"It will take at least two months."

After he finished speaking, he looked at Lin Yuge.

"Little sister, what do you think?"

Lin Yuge nodded slightly, but then shook her head and said:

"Brother, you mean the journey was smooth and there were no major storms or delays."

Furthermore, assuming smooth resupply at each port along the coastline on its northward journey, it is estimated that it will arrive in two months.

However, the sea route is unpredictable and fraught with variables; no one can say for sure what might happen.

Lu Ziheng nodded and said seriously:

"Since this is our first trip, we should be careful."

Lin Xiaomei, have you equipped yourself with all the things I got from Yunqing?

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuge smiled confidently.

"Don't worry, Brother Lu, every ship is equipped."

And my father even prepared a lot of crossbow bolts. Our ship is now practically armed to the teeth.”

Lin Qingzhou chimed in from the side:

"Ziheng, little sister, don't worry too much. If all else fails, I have a secret weapon here."

Anyone who dares to mess with us will be sure to never leave alive.

Lin Yuge's lips twitched slightly, and she reminded him with a somewhat complicated expression:

"Brother, you should use that thing less often if you can avoid it."

That's too powerful; it could easily injure both the user and others.

Lin Yuge shuddered as she recalled the smell she had experienced at home that time.

Upon hearing this, Chika and the others behind her also recalled the nightmare from that day.

He hurriedly took a few steps back, silently distancing himself from Lin Qingzhou.

Seeing their reaction, Lu Ziheng asked with great interest:

What has Qingzhou done this time?

Lin Yuge glanced at him.

"It's better if you don't know. Of course, when it really comes down to it, Brother Lu, you can go and experience it for yourself."

As she spoke, a glint of anticipation flashed quickly in her eyes.

It's quite interesting that yet another person is about to fall victim to the eldest brother's "poisonous hands."

"Brother Lu, just look forward to my 'surprise'! I guarantee it will leave a deep impression on you and be unforgettable for the rest of your life."

Lin Yuge's lips curled into a wicked smile.

Looking at Lin Yuge's appearance, Lu Ziheng felt a little uneasy, but his curiosity grew stronger.

"Don't keep me in suspense like this. What is it that's so mysterious?"

Lin Qingzhou laughed heartily and put his arm around Lu Ziheng's shoulder.

"Brother Ziheng, don't worry, you'll know when the time comes."

This is a secret recipe that Grandpa Wen gave me, specifically for dealing with those uninvited guests at sea.

As the merchant ships continued their voyage, the days gradually passed.

The initial excitement gradually faded with the daily voyages, replaced by the monotony and boredom of life at sea.

Besides looking out, steering, and adjusting the sails, the crew members spent their days inspecting and repairing the ship.

Finally, after a long voyage, they arrived at the first port they had passed through on their journey.

The ship slowly sailed into the harbor, where a bustling scene unfolded before us.

The dock was bustling with people, and workers were busy loading and unloading cargo.

Shouts in various accents rose and fell in a cacophony.

Lin Yuge stood at the bow of the boat, carefully observing the layout and situation of the port.

She knew all too well that in this unfamiliar place, every little detail could affect the safety and success of their journey ahead.

"Everyone, stay alert. We're just doing some basic resupply here. Don't cause any trouble," she said, turning to the crew.

Lin Qingzhou and Lu Ziheng also came to her side, and the three of them discussed the supply plan together.

"First, we need to buy enough food and fresh water, as well as some spare ropes and sail fabric. These are all essential," Lin Qingzhou said.

Lu Ziheng nodded in agreement.

"I also want to inquire about the situation in the sea area ahead."

Check if there's anything that requires special attention, such as signs of pirates or warnings of severe weather.

The crew then disembarked in an orderly fashion to purchase supplies and gather intelligence, as arranged.

Lin Yuge wandered around the port area and saw all kinds of seafood and local specialties.

I couldn't help but wonder if I could bring some back with me on my return trip.

At that moment, a commotion arose from not far away.

Lin Yuge went to investigate and saw a group of thugs harassing two beautiful women.

Judging from their clothes, they should be a master and servant.

The young lady showed no fear on her face, and wielded her long whip with great force.

With a flicker of her whip, the bullies, though numerous and powerful, could not get close and could only be toyed with by her.

The onlookers couldn't help but cheer.

Just as things were at a stalemate, the woman suddenly caught sight of Lu Ziheng, who was about to join the fun in the crowd.

His eyes lit up, and a crisp sound rang out instantly:

"Brother Lu, I've finally found you!"

This shout caused Lu Ziheng's face to instantly turn pale with fear.

He instinctively took a step back and muttered to himself, "What's she doing here?"

Lin Yuge and Lin Qingzhou exchanged a glance, both seeing confusion in each other's eyes.

Lin Yuge asked softly, "Brother Lu, who is this woman? You seem very afraid to see her?"

Lu Ziheng gave a wry smile, but before he could answer, he was still speechless.

The woman had put away her whip and was walking quickly toward them.

"Brother Lu, I've finally found you! You left without saying goodbye, and I've been looking for you everywhere."

Her eyes held a hint of coquettishness and reproach.

Lu Ziheng forced a smile: "Ye Lingxuan, what are you doing here?"

Ye Lingxuan slightly raised her chin:

"Hmph, don't think I can't find you just because you're hiding here."

My cousin suddenly returned to Beijing; my mother said he had done a good job suppressing bandits in Lingnan. I guessed you must be with him, so I came looking for you myself.

I want to see what made you so heartless as to abandon me.

As she spoke, her gaze swept over Lin Yuge and Lin Qingzhou, her eyes carrying a hint of scrutiny:

"Who are these two?"

Lu Ziheng hurriedly introduced:

"These are Lin Yuge and Lin Qingzhou, my companions on this trip."

Then he introduced the two of them:

"This is Princess Lingxuan, the daughter of the Eldest Princess."

Ye Lingxuan nodded slightly, as if to say hello.

But the wariness in his eyes did not disappear.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, Lin Yuge stepped forward gracefully.

Smiling, she introduced herself: "Princess Lingxuan. I am Lin Yuge."

"I trade with my elder brother at sea, and it's fate that I'm traveling with Brother Lu this time."

Lin Qingzhou nodded in agreement.

Ye Lingxuan then reluctantly spoke:

"I am Ye Lingxuan, and I have known Brother Lu since childhood."

Since you are Brother Lu's friends, you can just call me Lingxuan.

Although her words were concise, they subtly conveyed an undeniable air of authority.