There are too many female protagonists with deceased husbands in the Qin Dynasty's Past Books.

Jiang Mo didn't say anything.

Yan Lingji remained silent.

An eerie silence suddenly fell over the room, broken only by the soft rustling sound of the stockings gradually covering Yan Lingji's legs.

The atmosphere in the air became increasingly enchanting.

Yan Lingji's skin was smooth and delicate enough that the stockings did not offer much resistance when they rubbed against her skin, and Jiang Mo did not encounter much resistance when helping her put on the stockings.

However, it was not hindered at the physical level.

As for the psychological or physiological aspects...

The moment after helping Yan Lingji put on her two stockings, Jiang Mo immediately jumped off the bed, bent down, and walked outside without saying a word.

The movements were awkward and strange.

Chapter 34 The Day of Departure

In the midst of the busyness, the three days passed in the blink of an eye.

Early that morning, Jiang Mo arrived at the village gate carrying a heavy bundle, with Yan Lingji standing beside him, who was already eager to come.

Her overflowing excitement made the young girl's youthful vitality shine even brighter.

Although the shaman had instructed Yan Lingji to acquire some new clothes to demonstrate the importance of the trip during the birthday celebration, and Jiang Mo had completed the task with great enthusiasm, since they hadn't yet set off, neither of them made significant changes to their attire to avoid the wear and tear of the journey making their new clothes look old.

Jiang Mo, on the other hand, mainly wore a smart and capable outfit.

He had a head of short, flowing black hair, and his features were very gentle when he smiled, showing the elegant and refined beauty of someone from the Central Plains region.

But when he squints, the corners of his eyes always slant upwards.

It reveals the wildness and madness of someone who grew up in a barbarian land.

Especially on her exposed arms and neck, one can vaguely see the intricate runes originating from Yan Lingji's hand, which adds to her ferocity.

Their overall clothing prioritizes practicality over aesthetics.

The tight-fitting short-sleeved outfit he wore was actually made of leather obtained from Jiang Mo's hunting, making it lightweight and providing excellent protection. The belt was not simply a strip of cloth tightened like ordinary people's; it had been specially modified to become a tool belt.

The cloth bag containing the Gu worms, the crescent-shaped dagger he carried with him, and even some fire sources and tools were all hanging on it.

Its main feature is that it's readily available and usable.

This practical outfit wasn't exactly fashionable, but Jiang Mo's robust physique despite his young age, coupled with his more composed demeanor compared to his peers, made it impossible for him to resist.

He somehow managed to exude the carefree spirit of a wandering knight-errant, roaming the world.

Jiang Mo carried all the bags and other items, while Yan Ling Ji, standing beside him, had no burdens and was dressed in clothes that were not much different from her usual attire.

She wore a black inner garment as a base layer, with the hem of the dress barely covering her thighs.

Where the chest area is slightly visible, dark silver patterns can be seen on the lining, resembling wings stretching out to both sides.

The overall shape subtly resembles a heart.

It protects the young girl's budding figure.

Similar dark silver patterns are also present at the hem of the lining, and the black waistband further accentuates the slender waist.

Yan Ling Ji's waist-cinching design is also quite unique.

The black corset is adorned with uniquely shaped ornaments, and its entire body is sea blue with metal outlines along the edges.

At first glance, it looks like a unique headband.

A black inner lining was covered by a brocade robe with a floor-length hem. The outer layer was fiery red, while the inner layer was a gorgeous and precious light gold, which subtly highlighted Yan Lingji's noble and extraordinary status.

The brocade robe barely concealed Yan Lingji's rounded shoulders.

Yet her pair of delicate, jade-like arms, as smooth as lotus roots, were still brazenly exposed.

Following down her slender, fair legs were black ankle boots made of deerskin, tightly wrapping around her fair feet and lower calves.

However, those with a keen eye can spot some clues.

Yan Lingji appeared to be wearing only deerskin boots, but the surface of her exposed legs seemed to have a more lustrous sheen.

It glows faintly in the morning light.

It further highlights its flawless, jade-like texture.

More importantly, between the knee and the inner thigh covered by the lining, slight marks can be seen on Yan Lingji's fair thighs.

The perfect amount of tightness around her thighs made them appear even fuller and more alluring.

Without a doubt, this is all thanks to the Jade Hidden Cicada Socks.

In fact, that's not all. If you look closely, you can also see a hint of luster on Yan Lingji's inner skin.

Clearly, Jiang Mo's specially made clothing was not just stockings.

Beside Jiang Mo and Yan Lingji stood a man and a woman, clearly the representatives of the village chief who were preparing to go to Huoyu Manor to offer their congratulations.

Neither of them were particularly large or imposing.

The woman had a slender figure, but was only slightly taller than Jiang Mo and the other man. However, she was clearly no longer a young girl, and her blood-red dress accentuated her captivating charm.

Her hair was not styled in an updo, and only a single blooming rose adorned it.

Although her wildly flowing hair was black, the ends of it faintly revealed a hint of blood red, making the woman appear even more alluring.

There are also blood-red lines at the corners of the eyebrows and eyes.

Like a blooming spider lily, it adds an even more captivating and alluring charm to her already alluring eyes.

This woman's name is Wei, the Wei of rose.

The "Wei" in "Blood Rose".

Jiang Mo had never interacted with this woman before, but he had heard rumors about her in the village. She was one of the most outstanding children among the village chief's many children.

Coincidentally, the other party also had some Central Plains blood.

However, the other party clearly chose a different path. From this alone, one can guess that this woman is ruthless enough to herself.

As for the enemy, needless to say.

The man standing next to Wei was completely shrouded in a black cloak and did not give his specific name, only saying that he was a hidden shaman under the village chief.

When introducing her, Wei smiled and said that she could ask for anything she needed.

Jiang Mo felt that this hidden sorcerer was not simple either. One very obvious reason was that he could hardly detect any life force emanating from him like an ordinary person.

Instead, it gives people the feeling of a stagnant pool.

The four set off quite early; the sky was just beginning to lighten, with only a few warm rays of dawn filtering through the clouds to illuminate their path.

Therefore, not many people came to see him off.

However, as Jiang Mo and Yan Lingji's loyal underling, Wushuang Gui had been waiting at the door for a long time, his honest face showing a pitiful look.

How should I put it? It gives the impression of a large dog crouching at the door.

Especially when a dog is used to going out for a walk with its owner every day, it wakes up to find that its owner is preparing to go out alone without taking it along.

I felt so wronged.

"Alright, alright, it's not like we're not coming back. Just stay here in the village and we'll bring you a present when we return."

Yan Lingji's attitude towards Wushuang Gui was still like that of a younger brother who would never grow up.

Of course, it could also be when dealing with pets.

She instinctively wanted to reach out and pat the other's head, but even though Wushuang Gui was crouching, Yan Ling Ji had to jump to reach him. With outsiders watching, and to maintain her dignity, she only lightly patted Wushuang Gui's knee.

They waved goodbye and set off.

The journey was not very smooth, after all, there were no official roads at all in the poor and remote Baiyue region.

When traversing mountains and valleys, encountering poisonous insects and ferocious beasts is not unusual.

However, none of the four of them were ordinary people; they could easily deal with common poisonous insects and ferocious beasts, so there was no need for Yan Lingji to take action.

This made the latter very happy as he dragged Jiang Mo along, looking around at everything.

It was more like a leisurely spring outing.

It wasn't until they sat down to rest by the campfire at night that Yan Lingji calmed down, and Wei, whose eyes had always held a gentle smile, naturally sat down next to Yan Lingji.

"Lord Yan, you seem to really like Mo."

Chapter 35 The boy rode a bamboo horse, playing with green plums around the bed.

"Of course I like it, otherwise why would I ask him to play with me?"

Yan Lingji glanced at Wei, who had moved closer to her, with a somewhat strange look, and responded in a very matter-of-fact tone. She even added insult to injury by delivering a fatal blow:

"Who would want to hang out with someone they don't like?"

Wei's lips twitched involuntarily. If Yan Lingji hadn't looked so innocent and clearly failed to understand what she meant, Wei would have suspected that the other party was mocking her.

"Yeah, who would be so shameless?"

She gave an awkward smile, suddenly realizing that her initiative in approaching him was rather pointless. After a long day, she had finally gotten this opportunity, and it ended before the conversation even truly began, which was quite frustrating.

After sorting out the bitter emotions welling up in her heart, Wei spoke again:

"Lord Yan, you may not have understood what I meant. The liking I am talking about is not the same as the liking between playmates."

"Hmm? If you like it, what's the difference?"

Yan Lingji, who was sitting on the tree stump swinging her legs, paused slightly. A look of confusion appeared on her pretty face, and she subconsciously glanced into the distance as she spoke.

To prepare dinner, Jiang Mo carried the rabbit he had casually hunted to the riverbank.

Firstly, the water flow made it easier to process the ingredients; secondly, it prevented the smell of blood from attracting wild animals to where the group would spend the night.

Ordinary wild animals pose no threat to them.

However, it's best to avoid unnecessary trouble if possible.