If Chang Zhe had told her the truth and not given her hope at this time in her previous life, she might not have fallen into such a deep trap.
"General, His Highness said he would take a rest in front. Do you need to prepare some refreshments for you?"
The sound outside the carriage brought both of them back to their senses, breaking the awkwardness inside the carriage. Chang Zhe asked with his eyes, and Chu Yan nodded.
He immediately said, "Get some ready. Is there any buckwheat tea?"
"Yes, I will prepare it now."
After a while, the carriage stopped and Chu Yan got out. Not far away was a river embankment, the lower reaches of the Qinggen River.
The river is wide, wild grass grows all around, and the water flows sparkling in the sun.
The breeze blows in my face, bringing with it the warmth of spring.
The boys had already laid a carpet in a clean area by the river, and put all the food on it.
The prince appeared in a blue and white robe and a curtain hat. Sitting next to him was Wen Yan, the national preceptor.
Xiao Tong was originally a gentle and jade-like young master of Mo Shang, but he lost some of his dignity because he was next to Wen Yan.
Wen Yan's hair was silvery white. It had been tied up and worn a crown before, so it was almost completely covered. Now, his gorgeous hair was only gently held up with a hair tie, and was a bit messy in the wind.
What’s more, the cinnabar mole between the eyebrows is extremely bright red.
He is so eye-catching!
Chu Yan sighed in his heart.
No matter where such people go, people can see them at a glance, but they dare not disturb them, and they naturally feel inferior in their hearts.
After just a few peeks, she immediately lowered her eyes.
Chu Yan followed Chang Zhe and rested not far from the prince.
She helped Mrs. Chang sit down.
The buckwheat tea was very fragrant, making her take a deep breath unconsciously.
The lower reaches of the Qinggan River are wide, and the water-color skylight that fills your eyes when you look past it blows away all the bitterness in people's hearts.
I also passed by this place in my previous life, but at that time I was totally focused on Chang Zhe. When I stopped to rest, I was sewing clothes for him, but I had no intention of enjoying the beautiful scenery.
Now my mood is different, I feel a little more excited and free.
Ah Qi said it right. There are so many beautiful things in life, why do you just focus on men? It would be fine if he was a good man, but in fact he is just mediocre.
Thinking of this, she chuckled to herself.
"why are you laughing?"
Chang Zhe asked, and the corner of his mouth unconsciously curled up into a smile.
He paid close attention to Chu Yan's movements all the time, watching her fascinated by the scenery, and watching her laugh out loud as if she thought of something.
The spring light was so dazzling for a moment that he didn't know that it actually had something to do with him.
Presumably he didn't want to hear it either.
Chu Yan tilted his head and said, "It's nothing, I just thought of what a friend said."
"friend?"
"Yeah, friend."
In other words, redemption.
Chu Yan didn't speak any more, just looked down at the tea soup in the cup.
Before leaving Fengsheng Town, she gave the shopkeeper a thousand taels of silver and asked him to take her in if he saw a girl named Ah Qi and send a letter to the capital to tell her.
Even though there was little hope, he was the only person who ever treated her sincerely.
"General, it's almost time to set off. Your Highness will ask you to ride at your side."
The boy came again to deliver the message.
Chu Yan subconsciously looked at Xiao Tong.
I just feel that this request is a bit too much. They all ride in carriages, and the dignified general insists on riding in the wind and sun. It would be fine if there is danger. Now in the wilderness...
Chu Yan suddenly paused.
She suddenly looked at Chang Zhe, with shock in her eyes.
In her previous life, she and Chang Zhe were ambushed on their way back to the capital.
In this life, if the prince and the imperial master come to pick him up in person, will things like the previous life still happen?
She didn't know.
In his previous life, Chang Zhe never mentioned who ambushed him on the road, but Chu Yan guessed that it was someone who coveted his military power.
This time when Changzhe returns to Beijing, the emperor will confer him the title of a second-grade mighty general and give him the military power of the Dragon and Tiger Army.
Obviously, he was blocking other people's way.
"I'll go over first."
Changzhe said softly and had no objection to the prince's words.
Chu Yan and Mrs. Chang returned to the carriage.
She closed her eyes and fell asleep, recalling everything that had happened.
It was also there that Chang Zhe made his promise so solemnly.
In the next few days, Chang Zhe followed Xiao Tong on horseback and arranged some things from time to time.
Chu Yan never had the chance to be alone with him again.
She felt much more at ease.
Until the carriage arrived in Sichuan City.
The terrain of this place is complex, with many mountains and rivers, and the ground is extremely undulating. It has always been a place that is easy to defend but difficult to attack.
After starting from Sichuan City, you will pass through a long valley, which is only two miles wide and has steep stone walls on the sides.
Chu Yan didn't know if she would encounter those things in this life, but she was also very cautious.
Even a little too cautious.
While everyone was resting, she had already disguised herself and went out.
She didn't do anything else, she just ordered a pot of tea at the inn where they were staying, and sat there all day long.
She observed everyone passing by, and finally Wen Yan sat down across from her.
The moment he sat down, everyone in the lobby turned their attention to the two of them.
Chu Yan was shocked and pale.
"Aren't you tired?"
After making sure that the other party was talking to him, Chu Yan loosened the sleeves covering his face a little, thought of something and sighed, and then sat upright.
She is petite and is dressed in men's clothing. She has no makeup on her face and looks like a man or a woman when she stares at her almond-shaped eyes.
"I……"
"Don't worry. Since the prince is traveling, no one will dare to do anything. You are looking down on the prince."
This was the most common thing Chu Yan had ever heard Wen Yan say, but there was quite a bit of teasing in the words.
She was silent and just lowered her head, staring at the tea soup in her hand in a daze.
After a while, Wen Yan thought it was too much, and just as he was about to speak, he heard Chu Yan's faint voice saying, "It's always good to be careful in everything."
"My life is not easy."
She said quietly.
No matter who is detained in a painting for five years in this world, they will cherish the opportunity to be alive when they come out.
Since she knew that something happened here in her previous life, if she didn't take any precautions in this life, it would be a shame for her to live her life again.
Wen Yan doesn't understand.
How could a person like him, who was aloof and noble by birth, understand her petty and humble nature.
"Well, I understand."
The person opposite said calmly.
A hand with clear joints appeared in his sight. The hand grasped the teapot, and then moved away. Chu Yan looked in the direction and saw him pouring himself a cup of tea.
His movements were natural and relaxed, and the way he frowned made him look less cold.
Wen Yan was dressed as a normal man, with a hair crown covering his head of gorgeous hair, making him look a bit smoky.
"Is this a girl?"
There was a voice in his ear, Chu Yan looked over and found two men in brocade clothes saying this to Wen Yan.
"..."
Chu Yan has always boasted of her excellent appearance, and even in her previous life, she was one of the best in the capital.
Now sitting at the same table as Wen Yan, a man recognized him as a girl, but no one paid attention to him?
A little depressed.
[Author's digression]: There is another chapter today, I will update it a little later~