Chapter 428

Lù Yǐnxiāo coaxed for a while, and Sui Sui gradually adjusted her emotions as well.

The system is leaving today, and Sui Sui couldn't even prepare a proper farewell for it, let alone hold one.

Because aside from her, nobody could see its existence.

However, Sui Sui finally found a place to stop, went to the Ke Zhan and ordered a table of good dishes; everyone ate and drank well, and had another two cups of wine, which counted as seeing off the system.

But this parting is probably forever.

Sui Sui took two sips of wine, felt a bit wistful, and her eyes reddened.

Feng You Tan, upon touching the wine, drank happily and didn't care at all about others' fates.

In the end, Sui Sui didn't drink much; although she felt wistful, after the system truly left, she felt it was actually okay.

Just consider it…

Just another farewell to an elder.

The elders who accompanied me while growing up will eventually have to leave.

Thinking about it this way, it doesn't seem so sad after all.

Over these years, with the system's guidance and those who told bedtime stories, Sui Sui has learned a lot.

The system may have left, but the knowledge I've gained won't go away.

In that sense, it can at least be considered a consolation.

Sui Sui lightly drank two cups, a small venting of her not-so-good mood.

Feng You Tan simply drank happily upon touching the wine and overdid it; in the end, the aunt beside her exerted great strength and directly carried her back.

Watching this, Sui Sui gently tugged at Lù Yǐnxiāo's sleeve: 'Seven Brother, if I get drunk later, you must not carry me.'

Lù Yǐnxiāo didn't expect Sui Sui to say that, couldn't help laughing a little, and lightly nodded: 'Okay, I'll listen to Sui Sui.'

After responding, Lù Yǐnxiāo thought for a moment and asked softly: 'Then… may I hold you?'

Sui Sui felt a bit embarrassed by his question, her gaze slightly evasive, her voice soft: 'Well… I suppose I can manage that.'

Upon hearing that, Lù Yǐnxiāo felt pleased and satisfied, he took Sui Sui's hand and headed upstairs.

The sky was darkening; they should rest a bit, then continue the journey tomorrow.

The conditions at the Ke Zhan were average, so everyone just slept.

The next day was a bright, clear sky; they set out early to make haste back to Jing.

It's already September, the weather isn't too hot, and the autumn harvest scenery everywhere is quite lovely; they should see plenty along the way.

Sui Sui, Lù Yǐnxiāo, and Feng You Tan hurried along, moving quickly.

The carriage of Xiang Gugu and company must keep close, lest they be left behind.

Actually, having stayed at the frontier pass for years, Xiang Gugu already knew how to ride, but Sui Sui thought she was getting older and didn't need to tire herself keeping up with them.

Furthermore, the rear carriage carried many gifts and such; if it went too fast, jolting could damage them, so Xiang Gugu's carriage, even if slow, wouldn't delay their schedule.

Sui Sui and Lù Yǐnxiāo wouldn't keep galloping nonstop; occasionally they'd let loose to enjoy the free wind, then stop.

Feng You Tan, however, is returning to Jing for a wedding; after marrying, she likely won't have many chances to go out again.

Even though her status is noble, after becoming a wife her identity differs, and for the sake of the Lu family's reputation she shouldn't run about frequently.

But Sui Sui and Lù Yǐnxiāo are different.

Lù Yǐnxiāo will still have to go to the battlefield in the future, and Sui Sui, after marrying him, will also have to follow him there.

After all, Sui Sui's martial prowess on the battlefield is equally formidable.

She simply focuses more on logistics; that doesn't mean she can't go to the battlefield.

The route from Northwest to Jing Cheng normally takes about half a month or even longer.

But to return before Princess Consort of Qi's birthday, Sui Sui and the others sped up, and on the afternoon of the tenth day they successfully arrived before the Chengmen.

During these ten years, Sui Sui has returned to Jing several times.

Sometimes it was to handle affairs, sometimes to receive rewards.

To her, Jing Cheng is not unfamiliar.

Even the City Guard, upon seeing Sui Sui, directly performed a deep bow: 'Greetings, Princess Yangyang.'

Following behind Sui Sui, likewise on horseback, Feng You Tan:?

So what?

Am I not a princess?

Feng You Tan has already grown accustomed to it.

After all, Sui Sui's contributions over these years are beyond what an ordinary princess could match.

Earlier, Princess Yangyang was dissatisfied, thinking that whatever Sui Sui could do, she could do as well.

Then she enthusiastically ran off to Shanglin Garden to learn farming.

After two days of planting, she ended up with twelve big welts from mosquito bites.

Princess Yangyang's skin is delicate, usually well pampered, and the welts from mosquito bites triggered a severe reaction on her.

They were not only red and swollen but also caused a high fever.

Finally, three imperial physicians attended to her for half a month before she barely saved her life.

From then on, Princess Yangyang kept quiet, and upon seeing Sui Sui she would even enthusiastically call her 'Imperial Sister.'

Princess Yangyang felt that anyone who could farm, farm well, and reap a bountiful harvest is a formidable person.

She almost got bitten to death by mosquitoes!

With Princess Yangyang's suicidal stunt as a precedent, other princesses no longer dare to harbor petty thoughts.

Not to mention the princesses in the palace; even the clansmen who were dissatisfied in earlier years, after witnessing Princess Yangyang's self-destructive act, each became honest as well.

Feng You Tan thinks of these and wants to laugh.

She took another look at the contrast before her…

Forget it, she was broad-minded and didn't quarrel with a City Guard.

Sui Sui kindly hinted to the City Guard, who was also a sensible person, and soon gave Feng You Tan a great salute again.

Feng You Tan: ……

Ah, actually there's no need to be like that, right?

She wasn't the sort to care about such things.

Feng You Tan arrogantly straightened her back and gestured to the maid beside her: 'Reward.'

Feng You Tan herself had a large inheritance, and with Noble Consort He being generous, over the years she had followed Sui Sui and also gained many benefits.

So, whenever she encountered such matters, Feng You Tan was always generous.

Well, as soon as she acted, it was twenty taels of silver.

The City Guard thanked her repeatedly, almost wanting to enshrine Feng You Tan on the spot.

Feng You Tan: ……

Ah, well, there's really no need to go that far.

The young lady straightened her back, tried not to look askance as much as possible, though the corners of her mouth were hard to keep down.

Feng You Tan thought, she couldn't laugh; she'd wait a moment, hide back in the carriage, then laugh.

Oh dear, it's too hard to hold back.

She was afraid she'd split the corners of her mouth from laughing.

Sui Sui had previously written saying she would soon return to Jing.

The Prince Qi household kept watch, sending people daily to Chengmen to look out; any news was promptly reported back to the mansion.

When Sui Sui and Feng You Tan parted and she returned with gifts to the front of Qi Wangfu, the gates of Qi Wangfu were already open, and Princess Consort of Qi stood there with several Sisters-in-law to greet her personally.

Sui Sui saw, hurriedly tightened the reins, and nimbly jumped down.

Princess Consort of Qi watched this scene, her eyelids twitching, almost stepping forward to dissuade.

However, upon seeing Sui Sui dismount neatly, her posture vigorous and handsome, she reluctantly felt reassured.

Not having seen her for nearly a year, her Sui Sui had grown a great deal more.

Thinking of this, Princess Consort of Qi couldn't help but redden her eye sockets.