Exile at the start? The princess is no ordinary woman.

Chapter 303 I'm really enjoying rural life now

Gu Nanzhi put down her half-finished tea and began to scrutinize Jun Yanchen.

Yes, it is indeed perfect, flawless.

Such people...

"Jun Yanchen, this exile was probably a move you made in accordance with the times! Or... are you the mastermind behind all of this?"

The tone was firm, though it seemed like a question.

Jun Yanchen didn't expect Gu Nanzhi to tell him her true thoughts, but he was surprised that she would suddenly say such a thing.

His eyes deepened, and he no longer avoided Gu Nanzhi's scrutiny.

Under this scrutiny, he took a sip of tea.

"Yes"

Admit it frankly.

"My situation needs no further explanation to Nan Nan. She has already witnessed the medical skills of Mo Bai and Bai Zang. The situation in the capital is turbulent and unpredictable; everyone hopes for my death. This whole affair is intended to find a way out for those involved..."

Jun Yanchen's candor didn't stop there; he went on to explain the intentions behind this scheme.

He said it lightly, but Gu Nanzhi could still read a hint of self-mockery, helplessness, loneliness, and even resentment in his calm gaze...

Yes, she was naturally aware of Jun Yanchen's condition. The medical skills of that Divine Physician He and Bai Zang were quite good; given more time, they should be able to research an antidote or even a way to prolong his life.

But Jun Yanchen couldn't give them that much time to research...

Knowing he wouldn't live much longer, he ultimately still planned for others.

It's no wonder that someone like that has such loyal subordinates...

Just as Gu Nanzhi was laughing at his frankness, the man opposite her suddenly changed his dejected expression from the previous second.

My mood brightened again, and I chuckled softly.

"Misfortune may be a blessing in disguise, and a blessing may be a misfortune in disguise."

Who would have thought that his actions would bring Nan Nan to his doorstep? This is his good fortune.

Gu Nanzhi didn't understand that Jun Yanchen's "blessing and joy" referred to her as a person; she only understood it to mean her medical skills.

"Fortune and misfortune are intertwined; King Yan is indeed fortunate,"

Gu Nanzhi still had to accept the debt of gratitude for being saved, since the other party was a prince, who would be useful in the future.

“The King of Yan is a master strategist; he will surely return to the capital and regain his power in the near future.”

He was unwilling to accept this fate, for the battlefield of the future would ultimately belong to the treacherous imperial court. If this experience were to happen to him, he would certainly seek an opportunity to fight his way back to the capital.

These seemingly flattering words did not please Jun Yanchen, because he not only wanted to fight his way back to the capital, but he also wanted Gu Nanzhi to accompany him on the journey.

"Nan Nan, would you like to return to the capital with me?"

Such a direct question revealed Jun Yanchen's confidence. He wasn't worried about returning to the capital, as if it were a simple matter. He was more afraid that Nannan wouldn't agree...

Gu Nanzhi didn't rush to answer, but instead finished the remaining half cup of tea.

"I'm really enjoying this rural life now,"

After she finished speaking, she stood up.

"I'm hungry, time to eat."

Then I went straight to the kitchen.

Jun Yanchen was left alone to ponder her words. She neither agreed nor refused. She said she was quite enjoying her rural life now.

Nan Nan, being so clever, surely understood that what he wanted to express wasn't just about returning to the capital, but whether he was willing to stay by his side...

Jun Yanchen's smile deepened, and his gaze softened in a way that Jun Yanchen hadn't noticed before.

He finished his tea, got up, and left the pavilion.

However, the smile on Cang Ling's lips vanished instantly when she turned to face He Mobai. She remained completely unmoved by He Mobai's scrutiny, not even sparing him a glance.

Fortunately, He Mobai, his good friend, was used to him like this and didn't care about his coldness.

But she still went to Jun Yanchen's room alone that night.

She poured herself a cup of tea without any hesitation, a slight smile playing on her lips.

"Huaiqing, congratulations on finding your sweetheart."

Upon hearing this, Jun Yanchen finally gave him a look.

"puff"

"Just now, when you were enjoying the scenery with the beauty in the pavilion, Cang Ling said to me, 'Huai Qing, has her identity been confirmed? Is it her?'"

Ultimately, I still want to hear confirmation from the person involved in person.

"Yes"

He Mobai certainly wanted to see Jun Yanchen develop a mortal heart, but given his circumstances and experiences over the years, he had to be cautious.

"After searching for so many years, you've finally gotten what you wanted. But as a friend, even if she can now cure the poison in your body, I still have to remind you, isn't this all too coincidental?"

Jun Yanchen understood his friend's good intentions; since it concerned Nan Nan, he answered the question seriously.

"Nan Nan is trustworthy, there's no need to doubt her. Just don't say certain things in front of her, lest she misunderstand."

So they're protecting each other now?

He's definitely someone who's fallen in love.

"Today I merely wish to hear your own confirmation that Madam's talent is truly beyond reproach. I have heard Cang Ling speak of everything that has happened since we left the capital. Such extraordinary talent is truly admirable."

The Gu family was blind to the value of the Jing Mountain jade, mistaking a rough gem for a worthless stone, and ultimately suffered that fate—they reaped what they sowed. But it was a stroke of luck for you, as you stumbled upon this treasure.”

He Mobai spoke with a hint of emotion, his words carrying a touch of schadenfreude.

"By the way, have you informed Madam about the Gu family's misfortune? She...?"

He had a slight worry here, after all, Gu Nanzhi was the daughter of the Gu family, little did he know that the Gu family's fate was resolved by Gu Nanzhi herself.

Jun Yanchen recalled Gu Nanzhi's calm demeanor when she learned of the Gu family's fate, as if she had expected it all along... He was somewhat puzzled, but did not delve into it further.

“She knew that the Gu family had nothing to do with her since she left the capital.”

Such family members are truly not worth it.

He Mobai was genuinely happy for Jun Yanchen.

"Huaiqing, congratulations, you've gotten what you wanted. The person you've been thinking about for so many years has finally fallen into your clutches. It's just that the young girl is a bit too young; you need to change your cold personality. Don't be like that again, or you'll push her away."

To have achieved such talent and learning, one must have endured hardship...

"However, although you are young, you have a maturity beyond your years, which is probably due to your experiences over the years. Thinking about it this way, the two of you are a good match, as you are both people who have crawled out of the darkness."

He, as a friend, wouldn't go into Jun Yanchen's childhood experiences, but Gu Nanzhi, a young girl with no one to protect her, endured unimaginable suffering to achieve her current success under the clutches of a concubine. Moreover, he had heard that she was even beaten with a stick before her marriage, causing her to lose her memory...

They're pitiful people too...

When the topic of age came up, Jun Yanchen's eyes deepened. After a moment of silence, his next words almost made He Mobai choke.

How to win a woman's heart?

"puff"

"Huaiqing, what did you say? Say it again?"

No, he must have misheard!

The mighty King Yan actually asked him how to please a woman.