Huo Gang came up and looked at the worried Mu Jingrui. He felt a little uncomfortable and looked worriedly at the closed door of the room.
"How is she, Miss?"
"She and Sun Jinyao have a deep relationship. Now...if I could have arrived earlier, maybe Sun Jinyao would not have died."
Mu Jingrui didn't like Sun Jinyao, but he didn't want to see Shangguan Wan Ning so sad for Sun Jinyao.
He took a deep breath, collected his emotions, and asked, "How is the situation outside?"
"Others don't know that you have left the palace yet. The emperor will probably conceal this matter in order to stabilize people's hearts. However, the secret fight between the emperor and King Ming has turned into an open fight. Now the upper and lower factions in the court are fighting.
It’s almost a matter of life and death.”
Huo Gang realized that civil strife would soon break out.
According to Ge Shuyan's analysis, once there is internal strife in the imperial court, several small countries on the border are likely to take the opportunity to attack and expand their territory.
The imperial court may not have the energy and military strength to take care of the border. After all, Xiao Yujue and Xiao Beiming both feel that their thrones are the most important.
However, this will make it difficult for the people and will fall into dire straits.
"Mr. Mu, what are your plans?" Huo Gang asked tentatively.
Mu Jingrui pinched the bridge of his nose tiredly, thought for a long time, and whispered, "Let's wait until Ning'er's mood recovers a little before we talk."
In fact, he has already made a decision.
The disputes between the DPRK and China were endless, and everyone put their own interests first. He was tired of this kind of life.
He and Shangguan Wan Ning were supposed to get married a long time ago, but they kept missing out.
Now, he just wants to fly away with Shangguan Wan Ning, find a secluded paradise, and live without fighting against the world. Even if he lives a simple life, it is better than the intrigues now.
Shangguan Wan Ning kept vigil for Sun Jinyao for two days and two nights, and then cremated him after the monks in the temple saved him.
She temporarily enshrined Sun Jinyao's ashes in the temple, and would find a suitable opportunity in the future to bring his ashes back to the capital and bury them with his parents.
"Ning'er, how are you?"
Mu Jingrui opened the door and came in, and saw Shangguan Wan Ning sitting alone by the window, holding her chin and looking at the sky in a daze.
Her face was pale and her whole body had lost weight.
Mu Jingrui stepped forward and sat next to her, holding her hand. "My hands are very cold, why don't you put on more clothes?"
"I'm fine."
Shangguan Wan Ning's voice was hoarse, which made Mu Jingrui feel a little distressed.
"Jing Rui, from now on...where will you take me?"
"Where do you want to go?" Mu Jingrui stretched out his hand and gently covered Shangguan Wanning's cheek, "How about... I will accompany you back to Yaowang Valley. It is far away from the world and has a beautiful environment. You can study your master's teachings seriously.
If you have medical skills, I will go to the mountains to collect herbs and grow them for you, okay?"
In Shangguan Wan Ning's mind, the flowers all over the mountains and plains of Yaowang Valley reappeared. Under the gentle breeze, they seemed to be ripples in circles in the valley.
She had never dreamed of living that kind of daily life.
"But... you're not going back?" Shangguan Wan Ning always felt that Mu Jingrui still had many things to do and couldn't let go of.
Mu Jingrui felt sad for a while.
He hugged Shangguan Wan Ning into his arms and shook his head gently. "I'm not going anywhere, I'll stay by your side. From now on, we will never be separated again."
Shangguan Wan Ning leaned against Mu Jingrui's chest and closed her eyes heavily.
Her father's betrayal completely overturned her faith. She also felt that the battles in the court made her exhausted.
However……
"Jing Rui," Shangguan Wan Ning came out of Mu Jingrui's arms and said softly, "I... want to live in seclusion in the mountains and forests with you, but... I want to take my mother with me."
"I see."
Mu Jingrui completely understood Shangguan Wan Ning's decision.
He was in a deep mood. "Give me a few days and I will find a way to bring your mother out of the capital."
"Yeah." Shangguan Wan Ning believed that Mu Jingrui could do it if he said it.
"Come, let me go for a walk with you. You have been shutting yourself in your room these days, it's time to go out and bask in the sun."
Shangguan Wan Ning nodded slightly and put her hand into Mu Jingrui's palm.
Mu Jingrui took out a horse from the stable and took Shangguan Wan Ning to gallop on the nearby vast hillside.
Until sunset, the sun sets in the west, and the sunset on the horizon weaves brilliant colors. The two of them cling to each other and look at the distant scenery.
"Jing Rui, tell me...how many more opportunities will we have to watch the sunrise and sunset together?"
"For a lifetime." Mu Jingrui smiled faintly and fixed Shangguan Wan Ning's hair that was messed up by the wind.
Is it really a lifetime?
"Ning'er, let's get married."
Mu Jingrui held Shangguan Wan Ning's hand and placed it on his chest, his eyes filled with sincere expectation.
"Getting married?" Shangguan Wan Ning's heart froze, as if something was spreading in her chest.
"Yes, we are getting married. Ning'er, we have been engaged since childhood. It has always been my wish to marry you. We have set the date of getting married more than once, but we always missed it again and again. This time... we
We don’t have to pick a date anymore, we’ll get married immediately.”
Shangguan Wan Ning's cheeks flushed for a while, her thoughts were rolling, and new trends were surging.
"We will go back to prepare for the wedding now and get married immediately. After we rescue your mother, we will leave here immediately and live in seclusion in Yaowang Valley. From now on, we will no longer be involved in court disputes."
Shangguan Wan Ning looked into Mu Jingrui's eyes and felt the warmth transmitted from her palms.
She showed a firm and sweet smile and nodded heavily.
The two immediately returned to the inn where they were staying and informed Huo Gang of their decision.
"That's great. Miss, it's a great joy for you two lovers to finally get married. I'll go out right away to buy you some things you need to get married."
Huo Gang was truly happy for Shangguan Wan Ning and Mu Jingrui.
"Brother Huo, no need. We... don't want to do anything big."
"Hey, Miss, you don't understand this. After all, getting married is a big happy event. Even if you don't make a big fanfare, you should at least treat the brothers who are here these days to a wedding bar."
Huo Gang laughed heartily and said: "Don't worry about it, I will help you prepare. In short, even if it is a small fun, you have to have everything." New
"Thank you, Master Huo. I will remember this kindness and will definitely repay it in the future." Mu Jingrui didn't want to wrong Shangguan Wan Ning too much. With Huo Gang's help, he could only ask for it.
If we can rescue Mrs. Shangguan on the wedding day, it will be even more worry-free.
Mu Jingrui held Shangguan Wan Ning's hand tightly, hoping that from now on, they would never have to separate.