Chapter 1273 - 1269: Four Traveling Together

After listening to Fu Xiaonan’s ’confession,’ Xing Beichen laughed like a fool.

He even boldly reached out and pulled her into his arms.

The moment their bodies touched, both Fu Xiaonan and Xing Beichen blushed, but more than anything, they felt sweetness.

"Brother Xing, are we moving too fast?" Fu Xiaonan asked softly.

"Not too fast, I even think it’s too slow! We should be like Shuangshuang and Fengzi, get engaged, so you won’t run away!" Xing Beichen squinted his eyes, the corners of his mouth curled into a warm smile.

"But, what if... what if your family doesn’t agree, after all, I’m just a country girl!"

Fu Xiaonan thought of herself as a country girl, Xing Beichen was from the Capital, with a father who was once the War God of the Da Ning Dynasty...

"My mother has long embraced a life of quiet devotion, whether I marry or not, she wouldn’t care!

As for my father, you know, he died long ago! My grandfather, my grandmother, they passed away too.

In short, all matters, big or small, in the family are decided by me! If I say I’ll marry you, then I’ll marry you! It’s just that I feel like I’m letting you down..."

Xing Beichen could be said to have lived a challenging life. But on the other hand, he was better off than the noble family’s children.

He had no relatives, no elders, all decisions were made by himself!

Even if he and Fu Xiaonan weren’t suited in terms of family background, no one would oppose!

Unless...

At this thought, Xing Beichen suddenly took off the Jade Pendant he had worn for over ten years and handed it to Fu Xiaonan.

"Xiao Nan, this is from my mother, now I give it to you, it’s my engagement token!

From now on, no matter who asks, you should say we have made a private commitment, and you once saved my life!"

Fu Xiaonan looked at the Jade Pendant in her palm, full of doubt: "Wasn’t it Shuangshuang and Fengzi who saved you?"

"You don’t need to worry, just remember what I said!"

Xing Beichen had his own considerations, he did this to avoid unnecessary trouble.

Fu Xiaonan carefully remembered every word he said.

Just then, Lu Yuanfeng and Mu Shuangshuang arrived.

With expressions of reluctance to part, before they even got closer, Xing Beichen asked Fu Xiaonan beside him: "Xiao Nan, would you like to go to town with me once more?"

"Huh... aren’t you leaving? Can we still go to town? Will Shuangshuang and Fengzi agree?"

A series of doubts surged in Fu Xiaonan’s mind.

"Yes! They will, Fengzi is reluctant to part with Shuangshuang, I’m reluctant to part with you!" Xing Beichen said.

As soon as he said this, Fu Xiaonan’s face instantly turned red.

Xing Beichen grabbed her hand and approached Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng, saying: "Fengzi, Shuangshuang, we..."

"Wait, let me guess!" Mu Shuangshuang stopped Xing Beichen who was about to tell the truth.

Xing Beichen and Fu Xiaonan were stunned at the same time, their eyes fixed on Mu Shuangshuang.

"Before, you both had many concerns, but when it came to the time to part, you suddenly found you were very suitable for each other. If you miss this chance, there won’t be another, so you decided to be together, right?"

Mu Shuangshuang said confidently.

Of course, what she said was quite similar to Xing Beichen and Fu Xiaonan’s situation.

"Yes! Shuangshuang, Fengzi, I... I’d like to stay in town for another day and leave with Fengzi in the evening, is that okay?"

When Xing Beichen said this, his eyes carried a bit of expectation and plea.

He had just confirmed their feelings with Xiao Nan, and didn’t want to part so quickly.

Lu Yuanfeng naturally had no objections, he was actually quite eager.

But as for Shuangshuang...

Suddenly, three pairs of longing eyes fell on Mu Shuangshuang.

Mu Shuangshuang thought for a moment and shook her head: "No!"

As soon as she said this, the three of them simultaneously lowered their heads, looking disappointed.

At this moment, Mu Shuangshuang smiled: "Haven’t we been to town several times already? This time, we can go to the county, and get a carriage. On the way back, I can drive and ride with Xiao Nan!"

Mu Shuangshuang’s driving skills were top-notch, even Lu Yuanfeng was somewhat impressed.

"Really? That’s great, I’ve never been to the county!" Fu Xiaonan shouted excitedly.

Fu Xiaonan was happy, and naturally, Xing Beichen was happy too.

"Then let’s hurry to town and rent a carriage!" Xing Beichen urged.

"No need to rent, let’s go directly to the county and buy one; it’ll be more convenient in the future!"

A carriage is a means of transportation, convenient for travel, Mu Shuangshuang had long wanted to buy one.

But there had never been a chance, nor the time.

This time, just the right opportunity to try it out.

"Alright, let’s hurry and get on the horses to go to the county!"

Two horses, each carrying a man and a woman, plus their belongings, piled up together looked like quite a lot.

Thankfully, the horses could bear the load!

With a fast pace, by the time they reached the county, there was still some time before noon.

The four of them first found an inn, handing over the two horses to the assistant, their temporary resting place.

When the time was about right, the four of them looked for a nearby restaurant.

Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng were not visiting the county for the first time; both were already somewhat familiar with the county’s local customs.

On the contrary, Fu Xiaonan, who had never been there, found everything intriguing, even noticing the different layout compared to Qingshan Town.

The restaurant where they dined had a storyteller narrating tales, mostly about clichéd stories of romance between scholars and noble ladies.

Mu Shuangshuang listened sleepily, but Fu Xiaonan was riveted, her eyes unblinking.

Xing Beichen spoke to her, but she ignored him.

"Xiao Nan, these stories are quite cliché; they’ve been recited to death in the taverns of the Capital!" Xing Beichen said.

"But I’ve never heard them, they seem interesting!"

Fu Xiaonan remained enthusiastic, not noticing that except for her, no one in the restaurant was interested.

Because the story was really too worn out!

A poor scholar, encountering a rich lady on the way to the Capital for exams, given travel expenses, then privately commits to a lifelong bond.

When the scholar becomes a Champion Scholar, he never returns to marry the rich lady.

Essentially, it’s just another story of a heartbreaker, recounted not only here in the county but also in the town’s restaurants.

The first time hearing it, it may seem fresh; after several listens, it becomes tiresome!

"If Xiao Nan likes listening, let her enjoy it! We haven’t ordered yet, let’s order!" Mu Shuangshuang said.

Xing Beichen had no choice but to let Fu Xiaonan be.

Mu Shuangshuang ordered several signature dishes from the restaurant; as they waited for the food, they chatted!

The dishes took some time, and the old storyteller’s tale was sporadic.

The more Mu Shuangshuang listened, the more irritable she felt, especially noticing Lu Yuanfeng beginning to cover his ears, Mu Shuangshuang smiled.

"I have a story for later; would you like to hear it?"