Chapter 3, A Good Fate, Part 3

"What is there to sigh about on such a beautiful day?" A cheerful voice came from above. She looked up and saw a dark figure lounging at the highest point of the mast. The sails had been furled after nightfall, making the figure appear even taller and more languid, with garments fluttering in the night breeze, exuding a certain nonchalance.

Gui'er could not help but let out a laugh, spraying a mouthful of wine far away.

Gui Er could not help but smile: "Ah Yao is in such high spirits!"

She let out a low shout, her toes curling as she was about to block for him, but that fierce wind suddenly lost its strength, appearing soft yet impossible to evade. The residual force struck directly at Bailiyao's foot, and he didn't even know where it hit. He immediately exclaimed in surprise, and his laughter grew even louder.

Later ... ... Later, Xiao Ying unexpectedly ... ... Hahahaha ... ..." Bai Li Yao had not finished speaking, yet he was already laughing so hard that he could not stand up straight. Gui Er, feeling anxious, was about to urge him to hurry up and speak when a sudden chill swept in from below, swift as lightning, heading straight for Bai Li Yao.

She pressed her lips together, suddenly reached out and patted Bailiyao's shoulder, startling him, who was lost in thought.

Bai Liyao fell silent for a moment and softly sighed: "It is true, knowing too much may be less enjoyable than being blissfully unaware of everything!"

Bai Li Yao stared at her as if he had discovered a great secret: "No wonder Xiao Ying is particularly concerned about you... Could it be that Yuan Bao is his biological son"

At this point, Gui Er could no longer find any reason, and could only watch as he skillfully manipulated the delicate face of Yuanbao Bai Nengshui Ling, muttering, "Miss Mo, are you planning to leave alone? Fortunately, Xiao Ying reminded me to keep an eye on you... To be honest, what is your relationship with him? I have known him for many years, and there are quite a few girls who like to follow him. He always acts indifferent, but I have never seen someone like you who even has a child with him..."

The child is still young, and most of the features resemble hers, making it quite difficult to distinguish clearly... Han Jin also has that sharp chin and a spring-like gaze, which can only be attributed to Yuan Bao inheriting the advantages of both parents

Gui Er, however, lost her balance due to that missed step and fell forward with excessive force. Amidst the sound of rushing wind in her ears, a slightly hoarse voice came through, softly saying: "A Yao, I have returned"

She still remembers the past that Han Jin spoke of with her. If all of that is true, then Luming City should be her hometown. If she could return to the original place, perhaps she could recall something.

What happened later

"Hey, hey, be gentler with your grip," Gui'er said weakly with a grunt.

Gui Er turned her head to look at the young lord, who had always been carefree, but at this moment, his eyes were shrouded in layers of gloom. Everyone has their own secrets, their own unspoken concerns. Although Bai Li Yao was born into royalty, he was pursued and hunted everywhere, and such a prince must be quite unhappy.

Cough... Guier was momentarily choked by her own saliva. If she could move at this moment, she would really like to grab the collar of this esteemed Lord Fuyue and throw him into the river. How could he come up with such an absurd idea? Su Ying is such a renowned figure; if she were truly fortunate enough to bear his child, how could she and the child possibly end up in such a remote mountain village, staying there for three years?

Gazing at the unfamiliar starry sky, she couldn't help but think of that isolated little mountain village, wondering how Aunt Jia and Da Gui were doing. It had only been about ten days since she left, yet she had experienced more in that short time than in the entire past year. The simple life she once had is likely something she will never return to again

Aside from these concerns, this journey is indeed quite interesting. Bai Liyao spends at least half of each day playing with Yuanbao, explaining to him the various types of boats they encounter on the river, teaching him how to fish with the boat captain's fishing rod, or climbing up the mast to gaze at the stars. He does not appear at all like a pampered prince; rather, he resembles a child raised in the countryside, which aligns well with Gui'er’s disposition. As time passes, the two have already resolved their past grievances and transformed from enemies into friends. He does not appear at all like a pampered prince; rather, he resembles a child raised in the countryside, which aligns well with Gui'er’s disposition. As time passes, the two have already resolved their past grievances and transformed from enemies into friends

Gui'er was indeed startled by him: "What happened? Is there something wrong with the yuanbao?"

"One should enjoy life to the fullest when things are going well." Bailiyao shook the bottle of wine in his hand and said, "Gui'er, would you like to come up and have a drink?"

"Why think so much? Wasn't I called here to drink?" She snatched the bottle and took a swig, a vague phrase floating in her mind, which she recited aloud, "... This fleeting life will soon be gone, who can urge the vast mountains and rivers? Why not drink together in the woods, and let a smile dismiss the intoxication of the mundane world"

As I pondered, a sense of melancholy filled my heart, and I could not help but let out a sigh

Bai Li Yao supported her back with one hand while skillfully lifting Yuan Bao with the other. His thick, dark eyebrows raised slightly, yet his expression remained cheerful: "Miss Mo, I didn't realize you were quite a formidable character, such quick hands!"

"What kind of person?" Bai Li Yao tilted his head and thought for a moment, then chuckled: "Naturally, he is the kind of person that girls find irresistible. However... don't be fooled by his beautiful and charming appearance, and the fact that he always wears a cold expression and never smiles; those are not truly him. Let me tell you, when I first saw him at the age of twelve, I thought he was a pretty little girl, and I immediately pestered my master, saying I wanted to marry him as a princess.

It is actually Su Ying

While speaking, he laid her down on the chair and casually reached out to check Yuanbao's pulse. Gui'er was both shocked and anxious, her face flushed, biting her teeth, stammering "You, you, you" for a long time but unable to articulate a coherent reason. Ultimately, as she was in the wrong, she could only muster a feeble protest: "Don't touch Yuanbao!"

Most importantly, by following them to Luming City, one can save a significant amount on travel expenses for boats and vehicles

He appears carefree and indifferent, yet he harbors emotional knots that others cannot comprehend or assist with

"How would he know what poison it is if he doesn't touch him?" He curled his lip but spoke very softly, as if afraid of being overheard by the person steering outside. In the end, he simply hugged the ingot and dragged a chair to sit opposite her, "Rest assured, Miss Mo, the only thing in the ingot is a common soporific, with an added ingredient of soul-releasing grass, which makes it appear as if he has been poisoned. The medicine from Qianlong Valley is quite effective; just take another one and sleep it off, and it will be fine."

Gui Er responded with a soft "Okay," lightly leaping up to grasp the rope hanging down from the mast. Using the force of the rope, she quickly climbed to Bai Li Yao's side and sat down beside him.

Upon hearing his words, Gui'er couldn't help but lower her head to take a look. Yuanbao was already quite delicate and adorable, with eyes very similar to hers. Now, with his eyes closed, his features appeared even more refined and exquisite, and the tightly pressed corners of his mouth indeed bore some resemblance to Young Master Su.

I hope Han Jin can find the marks she secretly left along the way and reach Luming City to meet her.

Hearing him mention Su Ying, Gui Er couldn't help but be curious: "What kind of person is the Third Young Master?"

There are many matters in which others cannot assist, and yet one is unable to clarify them oneself. It is akin to those past events that one has forgotten, those deep-seated grievances that evoke no feelings when recalled, and a husband who must be re-acquainted with from the very beginning

She shook her head and said, "If I remembered everything, would I be so troubled?" She looked up at the starry sky and continued, "I also want to remember, but sometimes I wonder, is it really a good thing to remember everything?"

Ah!

Su Ying, the Third Young Master of Qianlong Valley, truly lives up to his reputation, having meticulously arranged everything. The small boat silently glided through the waterway, reaching the city gate without encountering any obstacles along the way. By the time dawn broke, they had already arrived at the Zimin River.

On this day, as night fell, the tired Yuanbao went to sleep early. Guier stepped out of the cabin and beheld the distant river, with the stars shining brilliantly. The lights of the boat sailing at night scattered around, and the surroundings were peaceful and serene, with the sound of flowing water appearing particularly gentle

Gui'er walked towards him holding the yuanbao, just as she was about to hand the child over, her wrist suddenly twisted, her two fingers forming a hook, pointing towards the back of Bai Liyao's ear

Bai Li Yao watched her climb up and praised, "What excellent lightness of body."

The thoughts of these princes and nobles are truly fantastical and beyond comprehension

You flatter me! Gui'er smiled as she took the wine jug from his hand, took a big sip, wiped her mouth, and said, "Thanks to your kindness, I can enjoy good wine every day. Back at the place where I lived before, I only had half a pound of homemade wine for a single coin, and it was not good at all"

Until this moment, Gui Er no longer wished to escape. Firstly, the river was wide and the boats were numerous, and her swimming skills were barely sufficient to cross it; the act of crossing the river was indeed too difficult for her. Secondly, Bai Li Yao had no intention of harming her; on the contrary, he took great care of Yuan Bao, and his words were straightforward and approachable. Gui Er believed she could not repay kindness with enmity.

Bai Li Yao was momentarily taken aback upon hearing this, and then burst into laughter: "Well said! Gui'er, I never expected you to possess such spirit; it makes me seem rather petty! What a wonderful line, 'A smile dispels all worldly intoxications'; just for this line, I shall raise a toast!" After saying this, he took a jug of wine from his waist and drank nearly half of it in a few gulps, laughing as he said: "Having you to drink with me is truly delightful. Xiao Ying is good in every way, but she simply cannot hold her liquor; one cup and she is drunk, her tolerance is terribly poor, making it quite dull, indeed quite dull!"

No, no, it's just that I suddenly realized... No wonder I felt an instant connection with Yuanbao at first sight; it turns out to be like this!" Bailiyao picked up Yuanbao and brought his face close to Gui'er, saying, "Look, doesn't he resemble Xiao Ying?"

Certainly, it is even less likely that there would be any escort agency, any Han Jin, or any Forgetting Worry Gu

A group of people transferred to an ordinary merchant ship and continued their journey towards Luming City

Her speed was swift, and coupled with her sudden attack, she had thought it would surely succeed. However, to her surprise, Bai Li Yao seemed to have anticipated it; he merely tilted his head to evade and with his right hand, he slapped her fingertips away. Gui Er felt a numbness in her elbow and knee simultaneously, unable to even hold onto the ingot, and as her body swayed, she fell down.

Bailiyao couldn't help but laugh out loud and asked, "Gui'er, have you really forgotten how you acquired your martial arts skills?"