Chapter 4

I no longer wish to leave; I am crying out from within, longing to return to the mountains. However, I am no longer the ten-year-old girl I once was; my family is in trouble, and it is time for me to step forward.

It was only now that I recalled the casual instruction I had given earlier. My sister-in-law is the daughter of a divine physician, and before I descended the mountain, she provided me with a considerable amount of good medicine. After all, Feng Zheng was injured while protecting me, so it is only right to send some medicine over.

I merely said a word, and you immediately got upset. No wonder people say girls are outgoing. Xia Tingqiu pouted, displaying a look of a disgruntled wife

I recall the words of my father before my departure. He said: "It is not my intention to send you into danger. The truth is, there are too many unavoidable circumstances."

"Princess, Lord Feng is asking if you are ready. It is time to set off on the journey."

I believe he must be very worried about me, but after all these years of joking and arguing with him, I find it difficult to express those tender words of concern.

Adults often have many unavoidable circumstances. I believe my father cares for me, but family interests take precedence, and he simply cannot attend to so much.

Xia Tingqiu explained to me the respective uses of those medicines. Seeing that it was getting late, he also stood up to take his leave

Xiatian Qiu was about to speak when his expression suddenly changed, "Someone is coming"

You even brought them medicine for their injuries. Back in the day when I fell into the ravine, you wouldn't even agree to bring me a bowl of soup

Xia Tingqiu said solemnly: "I have come this time at the behest of my senior brother. He said that if you have the slightest unwillingness, I can just knock you out and take you back to the mountain. However, it seems that you are not willing to come with me."

However, I am also unclear whether a single person, my father, can reverse the decline of a family.

The emperor is nineteen years old this year. He assumed power when he turned eighteen last year, but most of the authority still rests in my father's hands. Even I no longer regard him as a childhood playmate, yet my father still sees him as a child who cannot handle major affairs on his own

I watched him scale the wall and leave, his movements graceful, like a breath of fresh air

I crossed my arms and said: "They got hurt just to protect me; this is what it means to be grateful and courteous. And about that soup, how many years do you plan to hold onto it! It was my sister-in-law who said you were injured and that you shouldn't have the hot and sour soup!"

I am exasperated

I said: "So, what my senior brother means is that he thinks I am unlearned and incompetent, despicable and insidious, and also not serious, right?"

I opened it and found a box of medicine, a compass, several forged passes, and a set of night clothes. The medicine was given by the second senior brother, the compass and passes were certainly prepared by the meticulous first senior brother, and the clothes were naturally made for me by the third senior brother

I dismissed the maid and turned to see Xia Tingqiu looking at me with a strange smile on his face

I smiled at Second Brother and confidently said, "I know you care about me. No need to worry, I am confident I will return safely."

Without further ado, I have also brought you something. Xia Tingqiu handed me a blue cloth bag

Before the autumn of the summer courtyard, when I returned to Beijing for the New Year, I met Feng Zheng a few times and had a fairly good impression of him. He said: "This person is a bit too serious, but he is upright, honest, and possesses genuine talent and knowledge."

Understood. You all go ahead, I will arrive shortly.

Yes. Moreover, the servant has already delivered the burn ointment to Lord Feng. Lord Feng is very grateful and has asked the servant to express his thanks to you.

The sun is shining brightly outside, the sky is clear, making it a good day for traveling. In the summer courtyard, the light autumn breeze gently sways his white shirt, and his handsome face clearly reflects his concern. He looked at me deeply and said, "Take good care of yourself"

He hid behind the screen. After a moment, my maid Xia He knocked on the door from outside

It is rare for you to have moments of self-reflection. Xia Tingqiu was moved