
“You struggled with trivialities for so long? I say, A Heng, this is not like you! It's not that you don't know my personality. I am not a noble young lady. My father was nothing more than a craftsman. I have endured many hardships since a young age. Also, leaving the capital is good! Without you in the capital, Tian Ge was locked up every day in the palace to learn the responsibilities of a woman. I was almost bored to death. Just tell me, where do you want me to go?"
Feng Yu Heng looked at him and said. "North."
"Pft" Bai Fu Rong almost choked on his own saliva, "North?" His voice trembled, "A Heng, you're not really going to send me off, are you?"
"How can!" Feng Yu Heng wrapped his arms around Bai Fu Rong's neck. While leading him towards his own tent, he explained his plan.
Wang Chuan finally heaved a sigh of relief and said to Huang Quan. "You don't know this, but I was scared to death when the third young lady's ankle sprained. Very good plans will run aground, but fortunately, we have the young miss of the Bai family to save today."
Huang Quan also said. "That's right. The figure of the young lady of the Bai family is not much different from our young miss. Although the difference is something that can be noticed for quite a long time, with the temperature dropping, as long as several additional layers are installed, it is not easy to notice."
"Huh." Wang Chuan desperately said. "The young lady of the Bai family is very agile and has a lot of strength. Just by slightly pressing down on the third young miss, the third young miss fell down the stairs. It's a coincidence."
While saying this, he followed Feng Yu Heng and heard Huang Quan muttering from behind. "It's too coincidental."
Wang Chuan seemed to have suddenly thought of something. But, he was unable to understand anything concrete.
The matter of Bai Fu Rong replacing Feng Yu Heng to accompany Xuan Tian Ming leading the army had been set. It's just that this truth is kept secret. Other than the deputy generals Xi Fang and Gan Liang as well as the two people involved, no other soldiers knew of this. This included Zi Rui and the girl. Not even they were told.
Bai Fu Rong advised Feng Yu Heng. "This matter must not be told to my father. He's getting old. If he knew that Qian Zhou rebelled, and I went North, he would not let me go no matter what. But fortunately, he was currently focused on making accessories that would be given to imperial concubines in every palace during the new year. He won't notice me. You just need to think of an excuse for me."
Xuan Tian Ming had already thought of this reason. It was still the same reason to go to the Winter Moon Palace to accompany imperial concubine Yun to dispel his boredom. Even if craftsman Bai knew about it, he wouldn't dare go to the Winter Moon Palace to find it.
Bai Fu Rong felt this was very good.
The day of departure that Xuan Tian Ming had set was the next morning. Feng Yu Heng chose to leave the night before, bringing along Wang Chuan and Huang Quan along with the two hidden guards that Xuan Tian Ming had assigned him. He personally sent them out of the mountain until they reached the official road. Only then did he verify with Feng Yu Heng. "You really don't want to bring some more hidden guards?”
Xuan Tian Ming also understood this logic. With the present circumstances, there was no point in saying anything else, so he only gave her some news. "The day before the new year was Duan Mu An Guo's birthday. He would hold a banquet every year, and as one of the officials in the three northernmost provinces would prepare gifts to attend. Qian Zhou would also reveal his attitude. If you can get there before the end of the year, this is an opportunity.”
Feng Yu Heng's eyes twinkled, and he immediately nodded, “This is a good opportunity.”
Xuan Tian Ming smiled bitterly, "I'm in no mood for good or bad opportunities. I'm just looking forward to the day where you can calm down for me. Other than being by my side, I will always feel worried no matter where you are."
He was moved and knew that he did not want him to leave, but the matters of the country were the main ones. Ever since he came here, and since he had decided that he would advance with this man, there were some things that required the two of them to work together to complete it. There was no reason for him to hide behind a man.
"I know." He reached out and grabbed onto Xuan Tian Ming's sleeves and shook him, "When Qian Zhou's matter has been resolved, I won't go anywhere. I'll stay by your side every day. Just don't be upset with me."
How could he be upset with her... Reaching out, he pulled the girl in front of him into his embrace, his arms hugging her tightly. "You must be careful on this journey. Whatever happens, staying alive is the most important thing. If things are really too dangerous, just hide in your place and don't come out. Do you understand?"
He nodded and started to feel stuck. However, he loosened his grip and pushed him from behind, "Continue!" His face then became colder, as he waved to the two hidden guards along with Wang Chuan and Huang Quan, saying in a low voice.
"Protect the princess well. If anything happens to him, you don't need to go back to see this prince."
The four of them immediately knelt down and said in unison. "This guy is obedient."
Feng Yu Heng turned around and quickly walked towards the carriage he had prepared. Upon arriving at the carriage, he remembered something and ran back. He tiptoed and whispered something into Xuan Tian Ming's ear. She then ran back and lifted her skirt to get on the carriage.
Huang Quan and Wang Chuan then followed him into the carriage. The hidden guards sat outside the carriage and swung the horse, making the carriage fly forward.
Bai Ze noticed his master's expressionless face and was unable to contain himself, asking. “What did the princess just say?”
Xuan Tian Ming pushed his mask and curled his lips into a sly smile...