Hou Ye's palm heart is a black lotus

Chapter 795 Traveling Together (Second Update)
The exams are next month, and many students in the capital have been studying day and night, hoping to pass the exams smoothly.

Ye Jingyan himself wasn't actually nervous, but the atmosphere at the Imperial Academy was so intense every day that it was hard for him to find any peace and quiet.

Hearing Ye Chutang say this, he was both amused and exasperated.

"If this continues, maybe we should just let Xiao Wu take the exam."

Xiao Wu, who was munching on lotus seed cake, hummed softly upon hearing this.

"I... I'm not going... The shop... the shop can't be left unattended..."

Xiao Wu has no interest in fame or fortune.

But Xiao Wu will never forget to earn money.

Ye Chutang shrugged.

"If we're talking about going to Varjin, Xiao Wu would probably be more willing."

Xiao Wu immediately nodded vigorously in agreement.

With Wazhen and Northern Xinjiang opening up trade, many people are eager to participate, and Xiao Wu is no exception.

"I've already selected people for the tea shop. I'll have them take a truckload of tea leaves and tea cakes over first. If they sell well, we can expand the business."

If this one trip is successful, it will be extremely profitable.

Once the routes are established, it will be much easier to gradually develop goods such as silk.

Ye Jingyan nodded, "It seems that my sister has already thought it through. However, the war there has just been quelled, and the journey may not be safe. We should still tell them to be extra careful."

“You’re right, one should always be wary of others.” Ye Chutang’s lips curved slightly. “That’s why I sent them to Shilu City first to rest, and then they would head north to reach the northern frontier.”

Ye Jingyan realized something, "Sister means..."

"The Shilu City iron mine has been shut down, and all officials, from top to bottom, have been dismissed and the entire system has been reshuffled. Many manual laborers in the city are looking for new ways to make a living, and they will definitely work hard as long as they have the opportunity."

As Ye Chutang spoke, she took a letter from a small drawer and handed it to Ye Jingyan.

“Su Pei’er, oh, now I should call her Manager Su, she runs a security escort agency and has hired a lot of people, so she can do this business along the way.”

Ye Jingyan looked surprised. "So, my sister had planned this all along?"

Shiluan City is located in a fortress and is almost the only way to the northern frontier. Any goods that are going to Wajen must pass through here.

Selecting people here not only ensures the safety of goods on the road to the greatest extent, but also ensures that even if there is any friction with the other party after arriving at the destination, these people have the strength and courage to face anything.

"Xiao Wu has long wanted to expand her business to Wazhen, and since this is a rare opportunity, we'll let her have it."

Ye Chutang's eyes curved into a smile.

"It just so happens that Su Pei'er is quick to act and generous, and is a good boss. So it's a perfect match."

How could such a coincidence happen in the world?
Ye Jingyan knew in her heart that all these "coincidences" were probably inseparable from her older sister.

However, this is indeed the best possible outcome.

"If that's the case, then we can certainly rest assured."

He flicked Xiao Wu's nose and laughed.

"If this business really succeeds, you'll be in charge of everything later on."

Xiao Wu chuckled.

"I want to... earn lots and lots of silver for my older sister!"

She thought to herself, "And my third and fourth brothers too."

When the third brother goes to court and the fourth brother returns home, there will be expenses everywhere!
Ye Chutang then told Ye Jingyan about the news that Princess Qinyang and Xun Cheng had left the capital.

"Princess Qinyang said that she plans to set off tomorrow with Xun Cheng and the others, so that they can look out for each other on the road."

Ye Jingyan was somewhat incredulous, "...Could it be that Princess Qinyang was worried that Young Master Xun might encounter danger on the road, and therefore specially accompanied him?"

“Possibly.” Ye Chutang thought for a moment. “She doesn’t seem to know that Xun Cheng’s leg has healed. She plans to send him back to Louyang first, and then go to see the Prince of Yannan. She said that Xun Cheng has done a great favor for her and the Prince of Yannan, and this is nothing.”

Ye Jingyan: "..."

He hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help himself, "If Princess Qinyang were to accompany him, wouldn't it actually hinder his actions?"

Ye Chutang said, "Isn't it better to kill fewer people? It saves us from getting into more trouble and having to come back to me for treatment."

Ye Jingyan: "..." Xiao Wu nodded vigorously in deep agreement, and unusually fluently rattled off a long string of words:

"Yes! He drank so much at our tavern earlier! If he keeps drinking like this, we'll be in debt!"

Ye Chutang: "..."

Ye Jingyan: "..."

……

"Cough—cough cough—!"

Just outside the city gate, a cool breeze swept in, lifting the carriage curtain.

Xun Cheng coughed softly.

Who is thinking of him now...?

Wow——!
Princess Qinyang lifted the curtain and peeked over, asking with great concern, "Young Master Xun, are you feeling unwell again? Would you like to rest?"

Xun Cheng: "..."

He lowered his sleeves, and a polite yet distant smile appeared on his face, which was flushed from coughing. He was very gentle, refined, and courteous.

"Thank you for your concern, Princess. I'm fine. The journey is long, so let's hurry on our way."

Princess Qinyang was somewhat incredulous. "Really?"

Judging from his frail physique, he'd probably be bedridden for three days if he were exposed to a gust of wind.

Although she was eager to get to the southwest, Xun Cheng's health could not be ignored.

Xun Cheng nodded, "Yes..."

Wow——!
Princess Qinyang jumped off her horse, lifted the curtain, and entered the carriage.

Long Jiu hesitated, then said, "Eh? Princess—"

“I’ll ride with you!” Princess Qinyang sat down opposite Xun Cheng decisively, holding a whip across her hand, clearly determined to protect him to the end. “If you feel unwell, just let me know!”

The moment she flew in, a faint, elegant fragrance lingered in the air.

Xun Cheng was momentarily stunned by the splash of red, and when he came to his senses, she was only a step away from him.

The girl's eyes were bright, her expression resolute, and her slender hands gripped the long whip tightly, ready to defend herself at any moment.

She raised her eyebrows. "Don't worry, with me here, I'll make sure you have a safe journey!"

Xun Cheng was silent for a moment, then slowly smiled.

"Then... thank you very much, Princess."

……

Duzhou.

The sun was blazing, and there was neither wind nor rain.

Feng Cheng tore off the strips of cloth stuck to the wound on his calf and then took out a bottle of medicinal powder and sprinkled it on.

"General, let me help you..." A soldier standing nearby couldn't bear to watch any longer and couldn't help but speak up.

Feng Cheng had already quickly changed the bandage.

"This medicine really isn't very effective." He frowned in disgust, casually wiping the cold sweat from his forehead caused by the pain. "It's been so long, and the wound still hasn't healed."

Another soldier whispered, "General, you haven't rested since you were wounded, you've been walking around all day, and the arrow was poisoned... How can you possibly recover?"

Previously, when the Southern Hu invaded, they split into two groups: one to besiege Duzhou, and the other to blockade Xiacheng.

Feng Cheng immediately realized the situation was bad. After three days of fierce fighting, he managed to break through the encirclement and lead his troops to Duzhou to provide support.

It's just that those people used insidious methods, which is why his wound has been festering for so long.

Feng Cheng snorted, "What's so special about that? Any one of the healing medicines Ah Feng brought could be enough—"

His voice stopped abruptly.

Everyone fell silent upon hearing that name.