mtlumby2d Chapter 339: Departure from the North
Chapter 339: Departure from the North
In order to make it easier to travel, Shen Li did not change back into women's clothes, and still appeared in a neat and clean men's suit.
Fortunately, the carriage curtains are thick in winter. If they were replaced with thin curtains, a strong wind would lift up a corner of the curtain, allowing people to see what's going on inside the carriage.
It's okay for those who know the two of them, so they won't misunderstand anything. But if you don't know them, you can imagine what kind of rumors will spread outside.
In order to avoid delaying Shen Li's journey, the carriage drove normally. Soon, the carriage swayed and drove to the outside of the city gate.
Both of them got off the carriage, and the guards brought by Pei Yu stood some distance away from them, so as to leave some private space for the masters and block the sight of most passers-by.
Outside Dingzhou City, it is still covered in snow. Although the temperature has risen, there is no sign of spring yet.
"Ayu, I'll send it here."
Shen Li looked at the tall and handsome man in front of her. Pei Yu was very qualified as a boyfriend. What's more, this was ancient times. It was normal to have three wives and four concubines, and monogamy was very rare.
And it is already a great blessing that he can promise to be with me for the rest of my life.
Although she knew it was rare, if he betrayed her one day, Shen Li would still leave him without hesitation. This was her bottom line.
Pei Yu held her hand and sighed softly: "Okay, A Li, wait for me."
"Well, I'll be waiting for you at home."
Nothing was said explicitly, but both understood the meaning.
Just as Shen Li was about to turn around and get on the carriage, she heard a horse neighing outside the city gate.
"Ali!"
Shen Jingyuan was stopped outside the crowd, but Tianqing, who came with them, recognized him and let him in.
"Big brother!"
Shen Li turned around and saw her elder brother wearing armor and riding a horse coming towards her.
Shen Qingyuan accurately stopped his horse in front of the carriage, dismounted, and finally arrived, having almost missed it.
"Brother, why are you here?"
Shen Jingyuan first clasped his fists and saluted Pei Yu, then spoke to Shen Li.
"Ali, I have completed my mission, so I rushed back and went to the palace first. I heard that you had left the city in a carriage, so I rushed here as fast as I could, otherwise I would have missed you."
Looking at his unshaven beard and bloodshot eyes, I knew that his mission this time must not be an easy one. He came back to see me instead of resting first.
"Brother, are you hurt?"
I didn't smell any blood on him, but I still wanted to ask for peace of mind.
Shen Jingyuan reached out and patted his armor, making it snap. "Don't worry, Ah Li. Big brother is fine. Be careful on your way back and don't rush too much."
"Well, I know."
Seeing her attire, Shen Jingyuan nodded and said, "Your current clothes are quite nice. Just go back in men's clothes. It's safer."
"Okay, big brother, go and have a rest. I'll be leaving first."
We have already wasted some time. The days are short and the nights are long in the north. If we delay any further, we won't be able to travel far today.
"it is good."
Shen Li got on the carriage, lifted the curtain, looked at the two people outside, and waved to them.
"Ayu, big brother, I'm leaving now, you guys go back."
"it is good."
The two stood there and watched Shen Li's carriage until only a small black dot was left that had not returned.
"Captain Shen, after this war is over, I will go to the Shen family to propose marriage. You..."
Shen Jingyuan nodded, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I understand."
After joining the army, Pei Yu told Shen Jingyuan about his plans. He felt that what he said made sense. Although his younger sister was very capable, things would be different after she got married.
If her mother's family is not strong, then if she is bullied in the future, there will be no one to support her.
Also, the prince is of noble status, and if my sister were to go back home to a peasant family, I don’t know how much contempt she would have to endure. They are a family, so naturally they would not want her to suffer such an injustice.
Although he knew that his younger sister could not stand being wronged with her personality, if she was wronged, she would probably fight back on the spot.
But he still has to work hard, not only for his younger sister, but also for the Shen family. This is why he fights so hard on the battlefield.
"I will take my leave first."
Shen Jingyuan said goodbye to Pei Yu. He wanted to go back and have a rest. After he had recuperated, there would be missions waiting for him. He had to try harder. His current military achievements would never be enough.
Pei Yu also got on the carriage back to the city. The two of them made time to accompany Shen Li and put aside a lot of official business to deal with. Of course, these were not very important. The important ones would be delivered directly to him to avoid delaying military intelligence.
Shen Li was sitting in the carriage. Outside, An Wu was driving the carriage. Before dark, they passed a small town.
"Sir, there is a town ahead, should we go in?"
"Go in and find an inn to rest."
"Yes."
Before setting off, in order to make things easier, Shen Li asked An Wu to call her "Young Master".
The town is not big and there are only two or three inns. I picked the best one. As soon as the carriage stopped, the waiter came to lead the horses.
"Sir, are you two here for a quick meal or to stay overnight?"
"Staying in the hotel, two bedrooms."
Shen Li observed for a while and found that although the inn was a bit old, it was very clean.
"Okay, please come in."
After paying for two rooms and getting the keys, I wanted to go upstairs to take a look when I saw a few girls walking towards me.
Shen Li raised her eyebrows slightly. One would never have thought that they were quite destined to be together.
The people in front of him were other people. They were Miss He, whom Shen Li met last time in Putuo Temple, and Li Qianru, who left a deep impression on him.
Shen Li and they arrived in Dingzhou at the same time, but they left at the same time. Isn't that a coincidence!
Something unpleasant seemed to have happened between the two of them. Although they went in and out together, they didn't communicate with each other throughout the whole process, as if they were strangers.
Li Qianru was a little surprised when she saw Shen Li. Isn't this someone belonging to King Jingnan? How could she be here?
He actually chose her to take a few steps forward and block Shen Li's way, "Sir, excuse me for bothering you. Do you remember the last time we met?"
Shen Li nodded, she had indeed seen it, and some unpleasant things happened from the side.
Seeing that he remembered her, Li Qianru smiled. Miss He behind her frowned, but it did not affect her performance at all.
"I wonder where you are going, sir?"
An Wu stopped in front and said, "Where my young master is going is none of your business."
Li Qianru was not annoyed. She thought very simply. Since the man in front of her was King Jingnan's man, he must have been protected by someone. Although she brought guards with her on the way out, more than half of them were injured now.
If they want to go back now, they can't trust the people they hired outside. If Shen Li's destination is also Beijing, then they can travel together.