Time was running out, so Xu Yin ordered the horses to be changed.
Princess Changning said hurriedly: "Ayin, you want to go back to get married, right? I'll go with you." She paused and said, "Since I came to Nanyuan, I have received a lot of care from my eldest sister, but I have no way to repay her.
Now that she is getting married, I should give her a ride no matter what."
Xu Yin was often away from the house and took good care of her food and daily life. It was actually Xu Si who was with her day and night.
Xu Yin thought for a while and then agreed: "Okay, I'll leave this to the manager first."
Princess Changning responded happily: "Okay."
Time was running out, so the two of them didn't bring more people with them. They just ordered a team of ten people, each with a fast horse, and set off like that.
Princess Changning has been practicing riding and shooting for a long time. Although it is harder, she can still keep up.
The group set off at noon. Based on past itineraries, they would arrive home around dusk. In this way, Xu Si
Unexpectedly, when we were walking on the mountain trail, the original bridge was flooded.
After Chai Qi inquired about it, he came back and reported: "It rained heavily a few days ago, and there was a flood on the mountain. I know how to swim, so I can carry the third lady there, but this horse..."
Without horses, people would not be able to reach Nanyuan.
Xu Yin asked: "Are there no other bridges nearby?"
"No." Chai Qi has been on this road many times and already knows it well. "Besides here, there are two roads to Nanyuan. One is a trail that requires climbing over the mountain. The road is very rugged. The other requires a detour.
If you go to the next county, you may not be able to arrive tomorrow."
Xu Yin thought for a while and said: "Then let's take the trail!"
Chai Qi tried to dispel her thoughts: "Miss Third, that road is really difficult to walk. You can't ride a horse when you go up the mountain. You may have to spend the whole night there."
"I have to rush back." Xu Yin said firmly, "I can't miss my sister's wedding."
"Ayin, I support you!" Princess Changning said, "Don't be afraid if the road is difficult, let's go together."
Xu Yin nodded and turned the horse's head: "Lead the way."
Chai Qi had no choice but to take them on a small road.
At first they were able to ride horses, but then the road became steeper and steeper, and the horses carrying people could not climb up, so they had to get down and lead them along.
It is spring now, and there are many weeds and thorns on the road. It is inevitable that my clothes will be scratched and stained with mud.
Xu Yin didn't care about these and just kept walking forward.
It's getting dark, but fortunately the moon is very bright tonight, which can illuminate the road.
We walked like this until midnight, and finally reached the top of the mountain. Wei Jun suggested: "Miss Third, take a rest first! The rest of the journey is easy to walk, and both the man and the horse are tired."
"Yes, yes!" Qingxuan agreed, "I just took two mouthfuls of dry food, and my stomach said I wanted to eat something hot."
Xu Yin couldn't help but laugh. They were all masters. Although they were tired, they still had some energy left. Princess Changning was really in despair. Her face was covered with sweat and she could only hold on through clenched teeth.
"Then let's rest for two hours." She said, "Let's all take a nap and relax."
"Okay!"
Chai Qi had already found a resting place, which was a large rock leeward from the wind. There was also a water source nearby.
They brought everything they had with them, boiled water on the spot, drank a bowl of hot soup, tidied up briefly, and fell asleep leaning against each other.
Two hours later, the night guard woke everyone up.
The way down the mountain was much easier. After passing the steepest part, I was finally able to ride a horse again.
Xu Yin hurried on with her head down, praying in her heart that her sister would leave slowly.
…
Outside the governor's mansion, the motorcade was ready to set off.
Xu Si was dressed up, but he still didn't get up.
Xu Huan knew what she was waiting for and didn't rush her.
Seeing that the sun was getting higher and higher, the old lady couldn't bear it anymore and urged: "Asi, marriage is about auspiciousness. The time for your departure is fixed. If you delay it any longer, you will miss it."
Xu Si begged: "Grandma, please wait a little longer, just a little while."
The old lady advised: "The messengers from the royal palace didn't come to urge me. It's because they were considerate. We can't be ungrateful. Grandma knows that you want to wait for A Yin to come back, but things have priorities. You leave first. If possible, walk slower on the road. When the time comes,
Yin can also catch up."
This is true. Xu Yin had no choice but to stand up: "Yes."
The bride-welcoming messenger from Dongjiang Palace breathed a sigh of relief when he saw her coming out: "Let's set off."
The motorcade slowly drove out of Nanyuan, and people all over the city watched and said goodbye.
Xu Huan had been preparing for this marriage for a long time, and had prepared the dowry again and again. Finally, when he saw his daughter going out, he, who had always kept his emotions to himself, couldn't help but get red-eyed.
His eldest daughter finally got married. After the first misfortune, the son-in-law chosen this time was both capable and virtuous, gentle and kind. He hoped that they would be harmonious and happy for the rest of their lives.
The long motorcade left the city gate and headed towards the Dongjiang River.
Although Xu Si told them to walk slower, they were still getting further and further away from Nanyuan.
She looked towards the avenue from time to time, hoping to see a familiar shadow, but unfortunately there was none.
Xia Zhi couldn't help but advise: "Miss, maybe the third lady got stuck. Don't worry, she will definitely come."
Xu Si responded casually, still refusing to relax.
After leaving, she didn't know when she would be able to come back. She wanted to see her sister one last time.
Perhaps God heard her prayer, and she heard the sound of a fast horse galloping. Xu Si blinked, and actually saw a familiar figure at the end of the road.
"Sister!" she heard the voice.
"Stop! Stop the car quickly!" Xu Si shouted.
Before the car stopped, she opened the door and jumped out.
Xu Yin galloped all the way, not caring about the dust on his body. When he got close, he dismounted and ran towards his sister.
"Sister!" She hugged her eldest sister fiercely, tears rolling down her face, "I'm here to get you married."
…
At the end of February, the grass grows, warblers fly, and the spring light is bright.
Jiang Yi was sitting on the board of directors, and heard children playing outside, bursting with laughter, and couldn't help but look up out of the window.
He was in a daze for a while, then turned around and called Chang Sui: "Is Ayue feeling better? Please help me go and take a look."
The commander responded and came back to report: "The young general just took medicine and fell asleep."
Jiang Yi sighed. It was neither night nor afternoon, so Jiang Yue fell asleep. It was obvious that he didn't want to get up.
Four months have passed, and his injuries have almost healed. They are still like this now. He is really broken down.
Forget it, give him some more time. If it doesn't work out, we can only keep him like this.
He remembered something again: "Should there be news from Hexing?"
The commander went out to ask someone. After a while, an official came hurriedly.
"Captain, we sent out a signal a few days ago, and we just got the letter."
"how?"
"No one came back."
Jiang Yi was stunned for a while. The soldiers he trained to die had either failed to come back or were dead.
"Where's He Xing?"
"as usual."
Jiang Yi understood.
The official added: "It is said that Miss Xu San went to Hexing in those days."
Jiang Yi frowned, and after a while, he finally couldn't restrain himself and punched the table: "It's her again!"