Travel To The World Of Ca Li
Farewell to Ping'an!
The clear blue sky was cloudy, the sun was shining its warmth with the breeze bringing refreshing morning dew. Marking the day is just about to start.
A dozen guards and waiters began to load their luggage into the baggage car.
At this moment, the main gate of the Xiu residence was filled with carriages and people. It was crowded and crowded.
On the left, Eunuch Teng and his entourage were already lined up waiting for the late Xiu Qixuan the main character.
As for Xiu Haocun, Xiu Jierui, and Yao Yunmei—they stood blankly with an excited limp-face look across the right side of the street.
"Good morning!" A clear ringing sound suddenly came from the gate.
Everyone look over. Looking at Xiu Qixuan who was still adjusting her decapitated breath from running hastily. Xiao Taoli and Xiao Rou were seen following behind.
He was late because the entire night kept thinking about the impromptu discussions that had happened with Baijin Hu and Lao Yong.
Greeting respectfully everyone first, Xiu Qixuan apologized for being late.
The journey from Ping'an City to Anming Capital took almost half a month. Xiu Qixuan took a quick glance at the parked carriages on the road, where there were about eight to ten carriages that formed the entourage.
Xiu Qixuan's face stiffened as her eyes were fixed on one carriage of a carriage wrapped in a carriage that was more luxurious than the others.
In a annoying tone, Eunuch Teng suddenly said; "In particular this horse carriage was sent from the Palace to Big Miss Xiu."
It was a copper and silver plated jade carriage, pulled by four horses at once. This can make anyone who sees the luxury can fall stunned.
Xiu Qixuan's eyes held an amused twitch, with a hint of clumsiness she said; "I thank you. However, this— is too much when many bandits outside are roaming around!" He made his objections clear.
Anyone who wants to ride a form of luxury but takes many life-threatening dangers. It was too troublesome and a waste of time for him to meet bandits halfway.
"My daughter doesn't want to ride that sparkling thing. Replace it!" Xiu Haocun's voice suddenly loudly commanded the guards to replace with a new carriage.
Obtained. Xiu Qixuan looked at Xiu Haocun's flushed face holding back a tremor of emotion.
He chuckled slightly as his gaze clashed with Xiu Haocun's dewy eyes.
"Xuan!" Xiu Haocun said with both hands raised, asking for a hug.
With a bright smile, Xiu Qixuan rushed over and threw herself voluntarily into the warm embrace of a pair of sturdy hands.
"Xuan..."
Xiu Haocun called out with drooping eyes radiating disrelief.
"Yes, dad?" Xiu Qixuan replied directly.
"You don't have to go if you don't want to." Xiu Haocun continued with a bit of excitement. "Let daddy take care of everything for you, okay?!"
Xiu Qixuan's eyes closed, she shook her head and tightened her embrace. "Isn't it too late to change your mind now?" He said continuing gently to reassure. "sorry. I have to go, Dad. I have something to do there."
Tacit. Xiu Haocun sighed sharply with a heavy tone of heart, he said; "Alright. Father has told your aunts and grandmothers in the Capital, they are willing to guide and take care of you while there. Make sure you stay safe and get home!"
Listening words. Naturally Xiu Qixuan's face wrinkled up not liking the idea. He doesn't like to live with strangers who will set him up. However, he could only nod to now let the father calm down.
What Xiu Haocun meant was her half-sister and stepmother living in the Capital.
Lu Ningya, mother of the late Xiu Hongyu. As well as the main concubine of the former general. He was currently still alive and living comfortably within the General's Residence in the Capital of Anming.
Meanwhile, Xiu Lingze, Lu Ningya's daughter and Xiu Haocun's half-sister, married to one of the leading ministers of the Capital, her life prospered as a hostess.
"Happy birthday, my daughter!" Xiu Haocun said softly. He kissed Xiu Qixuan's forehead. "It's the fourth summer for you, isn't it?"
With a cheerful laugh, Xiu Qixuan nodded. "Yes, but it's not the fifteenth day of my birthday yet."
"We can't celebrate that day together as planned." Xiu Haocun said with an annoyed grunt. "So, I said it first. Gifts for you have been sent to the capital." He said he told her with a mysterious eye that was deliberately made up.
Seeing the childish behavior. Xiu Qixuan covered her mouth while giggling.
"Ekhm..." The sound of coughing that comes in made-up is heard from the side. "Have you?" It was Xiu Jierui who asked innocently. "Our turn is now, isn't it?" Yao Yunmei next to him also said.
(Yao Yunmei & Xiu Jierui)
Xiu Qixuan blinked. He had almost forgotten the existence of this couple.
Yao Yunmei's face looked worried, her eyes glazed with tears. I don't know what he was thinking, but his premonition said that this girl would not return anytime soon. "Xuan'er, don't make trouble." He gave a scolding advice. "You remember what I said, don't you? Women—,"
"Wise women know the limits of the rules." Xiu Qixuan said cutting, she chuckled softly. Staring at Yao Yunmei with a radiance of gratitude.
Yao Yunmei clenched his teeth, and wordlessly looked at Xiu Qixuan. Yao Yunmei reflexively approached to hug Xiu Qixuan. Then after a while he retreated to make room for Xiu Jierui.
Taking a deep breath as if it were so heavy, Xiu Jierui said calmly; "Xuan'er, there is no need to hold back. If they're trying to embarrass you, show them who you are."
He continued in a terrifying cruel tone. His eyes darkened seriously. " I'll hang whoever offended you in front of the city gates. After being dry exposed to the sun and drenched in rain. Let the birds of the day eat their flesh. And at night the wolf pack ripped their bodies. So you can tell me anything, okay?"
Shuddering. Xiu Qixuan grimaced clumsyly. "That sounds creepy." He continued with a nod. "But, yes—I understand!"
Xiu Jierui's hand was raised, he gently stroked Xiu Qixuan's head. "good. Do it so that everyone understands and knows your value to us." His voice was as light as a feather piece, so soft and warm.
After the farewell greeting was done, Xiu Qixuan immediately boarded the carriage driven by Xiao Taoli with Xiao Rou accompanying him. Actually, he was given two momo and two other servant girls who would sow his journey. However, they were deliberately placed in another carriage.
The train drove towards the main gate of the city at full power. Xiu Qixuan opened the curtains looking at the crowd of the road.
The streets were filled with crowds of people rushing over to see the swarm of luxury carriages passing by.
Along the way when Xiu Qixuan's carriage was driving on the road, people would look at him. In the cryptic, there was an endless discussion that became the conversation. "She is the Great Miss of General Xiu's Family."
"Look at her really pretty face."
"But it's too bad to see his age."
"I heard he was weak-bodied."
"The emperor paid close attention to him."
People whispered to each other.
Inside the horse carriage Xiao Rou carefully placed a cup of hot tea and light snacks onto the small table made of sandalwood. He glanced at Xiu Qixuan who was emitting a lonely aura from a traveling person.
Sensing his anxious gaze, Xiu Qixuan immediately closed back the curtains and turned her head with a simple smile saying that she was fine.
This is just the beginning of a farewell.
Suddenly, remembered by something that felt lacking. Xiu Qixuan got up and turned her face towards the outside driver to ask; "Ah, Xiao Taoli! Do you know where er'ge is? He's not gonna catch up and drag me home, is he?" His tone trembled anxiously at the thought of encouraging Xiu Huanran.
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