She fell out after crying at the wrong grave

"At least, let's leave after the New Year."

The one sitting at the table calculating with an abacus, looking hopeless, was Ah-yi.

The one who tightly clung to the arm of the desperate A'an was Jin Niuniu, who had already become the queen mother but was still throwing a tantrum.

Half a month ago, Ah'ao found the fish symbol in Changsheng Hall, and immediately wrote back to Wang Xuan, saying that she would visit Shu on a chosen day.

After Hengzhi roughly handed over the affairs at hand, he was on his way to the capital.

After packing her luggage, A'an asked someone to rent a boat at the pier in the middle reaches of Pingjiang River. Everything was ready.

"No." Ah'an also followed suit and said in a long tone, "I've been teaching you how to settle accounts. You just need to take care of these things in the palace. For the rest, go find Shen Yuren. What's the difference between him and your servant now?"

Jin Niuniu was about to cry, "After you left, there was no one to talk to and relieve my boredom."

Oh my God, isn’t a clingy Ji’er enough to make her busy?
With only a few calculations to check, Ah-yi ignored her, fearing that she would give her a headache and make a mistake in the calculations.

"On New Year's Eve, you bring Zhao Hou here, and I'll bring Ji Er, and we'll set up a family dinner on Ting Feng Terrace. At night, it's great to watch the fireworks from the high terrace of Ting Feng Terrace!"

Ah'ao was unmoved.

"You really don't want to?" Jin Niuniu let her go and pouted her lips, as if a bottle of oil could be hung on them.

"How many times do I need to say it?" Ah's wife said calmly, "Please be considerate of Hengzhi and let me spend a few days with him lovingly."

With documents piling up all day long, accounts to settle, and officials from various places who often come to argue with her, Ah'ao has long been tired of such a life.

Two days ago, Shui Changdong's branch store in the capital had already opened successfully. On that day, Shen Yu still sent someone to send a congratulatory letter despite his busy schedule, which also helped the store to gain a good reputation, and the business would be much smoother in the future.

Everything that needed to be done was almost done, and it was time for her to go about her own business.

"Look here." Ah-yi pointed to a number on the paper. "Every month when the inner court submits the account book, you look at the number here, increase or decrease, profit or loss, and compare them all the time, and you won't make any mistakes."

Saving money is now a very necessary measure. The new emperor has ascended the throne, and he is still a child. All parties are keeping their troops on hold, waiting to see how the court will operate. Therefore, tribute and taxation are avoided as much as possible.

Either they beg for mercy by citing natural disasters, or they plead for mercy by citing man-made disasters.

Shen Yuren and the others must face and sort out these messes alone, otherwise what would be the difference between the throne being taken by herself and A'an.

She and Hengzhi have done their best.

On the second day after the Frost Descent, Hengzhi arrived at the capital.

It was drizzling and the air was a little chilly. Ah-yi, wrapped in a cloak and holding an umbrella, was waiting at the city gate early.

The city gate was filled with people coming and going, and the number of people gradually increased from a few sparsely spaced ones.

Hengzhi walked slowly and rode his horse slowly to her front.

"Are you cold?" Ah'ao smiled brightly and without further ado stuffed a small heater into his hand.

Yun Cong followed behind and went to lead the horse obediently.

Kezhou should be colder than the capital, and he was wearing a very familiar set of clothes.

Hengzhi took the umbrella from her hand and held it, then returned the heater to her, holding her hand as warm as fire, "I touched it, your hand is even colder."

Walking along Middle Street, in the misty rain, there is actually a poetic and picturesque scene.

"Is everything alright at home?"

Actually, A'ao wanted to ask about things in Kezhou, but when the words came to her lips, she changed the subject to her family.

Hengzhi's tired heart was easily warmed up, and he said to her briefly, "Everything is fine, nothing went wrong. Madam Cui and Mr. Huai are also fine."

Ah-yi nodded, somewhat relieved, "Your father's old subordinates have always loved to make things difficult for you. This time something so serious has happened, and you will definitely have a hard time during your time back home."

When they arrived at a breakfast shop, A'an asked him to sit down.

"Two servings of wontons and a plate of shortbread."

She often visited this restaurant. The wonton soup was perfect for warming up in the slightly cold weather. She thought Hengzhi must be hungry when he came into the city early in the morning, and so was she.

There were low tables and chairs placed beside the small shop. Hengzhi sat on a bench and had to bend his legs to the sides to avoid lifting up the table that was as high as his calves.

He took a porcelain spoon, scalded it with tea, and handed one to A'an.

"You're thinking about me so much." His eyebrows raised slightly, and although they were blocked by some hair, they were still clearly visible.

Ah-yi found it funny, "If I didn't care about you, you would be anxious."

Two bowls of wontons, steaming hot, were placed on the table.

Through the mist, Hengzhi looked at her eyebrows and eyes carefully.

This was probably the first time, the first time the two of them had spent the night together in this capital city.

When she saw him at Yanqing Tower when she was in her teens, she would never have thought that this day would come. She smiled and said that she was concerned about him.

Hengzhi lowered his head, with a faint smile on his face, scooped up a wonton and put it into his mouth. Ah-yi had no idea of ​​his complicated feelings.

"On the way back, I kept hearing Chao Xu and the others praising you."

Ah-yi became interested and asked, "What did you praise me for?"

She wore a few simple jewellery on her hair, and when she lowered her head slightly, the pearl and jade pendants swayed and slid in front of her eyes, blocking her vision.

I kept fiddling with it with my hands, but in the end I got annoyed and just stopped paying attention.

Heng Qi reached out to block the pendant for her, "When I was injured and unconscious, you stayed with me for a long time and even found time to help them solve many chores."

Ah-yi felt the warmth of his fingers touching her cheek and inadvertently clenched the spoon. "Isn't this what I should do?" She didn't care. "If it's just to stamp those documents, General Chao is a little too polite."

"You were talking to me beside the bed, and I heard it." Hengzhi also responded nonchalantly with a flat tone.

Ah-yi was nervous.

She was scared at that time and actually said a lot to him when they were alone.

Some of it... is still quite embarrassing.

As the conversation progressed to this point, Hengzhi felt a blockage in his heart and would feel better if he spoke out.

"You asked me then, why would I risk my life to save you?" Heng Qi felt a dull pain in his wounds when he recalled her sobbing that she couldn't hide. "This time it was an accident, so let's talk about the past."

Hengzhi changed his usual unserious look, his eyes were clear and yet he was hiding something, and he said each word firmly, "You are smart, so you will understand clearly, there is no need for me to say more about this."

Ah'ao felt her throat burning and didn't dare to look up.

"No one is more insightful than you. If I only say nice things, I won't be able to win your whole heart. I won't do business that will lose money. There are some things that you will only believe if I show you how to do them."

The soup in the bowl formed ripples because she couldn't help but dropped two drops of golden beans.

Hengzhi's tone softened, "It's not to make you cry."

He always knew that although he and A'an were in love, there were some things that he had never revealed.

If he allowed her to look at him through something like this, then it would be difficult for Hengzhi to achieve what he wanted, to die beside her.

So after thinking about it for so long, he took the lead and exposed it himself.

That's what A'ao is like.

Having never been loved completely, I feel that if someone loves me a little, I should return the love with the same amount.

If I guessed correctly, the second half of her sentence should be what I should give you back.

"I don't need you to pay me back for anything." Heng Zhi was afraid that the wind would hurt her face, so he reached out and wiped away the tears from her eyes, "Because I love you willingly, no matter what I do, I never seek personal gain."

Today's bowl of wontons is very salty, Ah'ao finally thought, she has shed too many tears.

She was really very insightful. Hengzhi received her sincere response at night. He lay on the couch, hugging her, feeling calm and comfortable.

When the weather gets cold, the days go by extra fast.

By the time the first snow of the year fell, the two were already on the boat.

Snow was falling on the river, and the mountains were on both sides. The boat entered the southern border, and the scenery was breathtaking.

The two-oared boat floated on the water, slowly moving forward as the long oars went in and out of the water.

A'ao, wrapped in Hengzhi's cloak, sat side by side with him at the bow of the boat.

"Seeing is believing." She looked at the scenery with bright eyes, lively and cheerful, "It's more beautiful than all the cold river paintings that my teacher forced me to copy when I was a child."

The waterway was humid, so Hengzhi brewed some Poria cocos tea and handed her a cup. "I got scolded a lot."

"How do you know I was scolded?" This was strange, she had never said this before.

"Mr. Huai said that he thought you could only describe, and your paintings were lifeless and without spirit." Although Heng Qi repeated Huai Chengbai's words, he still comforted her tactfully, "You didn't see this scene at that time, so I can't blame you."

Ah-yi held the cup listlessly, "I'm telling you this, Mr. Huai is really too idle."

Yunli, Ying'en and Yuncong were in a boat, following behind.

Yun Cheng used the knife he carried with him to fork fish in the river, and his skill was pretty good. Eating fish today was a real treat.

"What are you looking at?" Yunli put the pot on the table and saw Ying'en holding his face in a daze, so he couldn't help but ask.

"Look, Your Highness and the young marquis, how adorable they are." Ying'en smiled foolishly unconsciously, "Standing next to each other, they look like wedding dolls at a wedding."

Yunli was stunned for a moment, then he burst out laughing, "Are you talking about the fat, white, and red bellyband leaning against each other? Hahahaha, that's not a wedding doll, it's a smiling face!"

The hearty laughter startled the two people in front.

Walking to the stern, Ah-yi asked, "What are you laughing at?"

Ying'en blushed and said, "Nothing! Your Highness and the young marquis, are you hungry? There are some snacks to eat first." After saying that, he hurriedly turned around and hid back in the cabin.

Inexplicably.

Ah'ao looked at Hengzhi and smiled in confusion.

We can go ashore only tomorrow and go to the city for some supplies. For the past two days, we have been able to get by with nothing but dry food and fish.

The boat that Ah-yi rented was inconspicuous, largely because it was small.

At night, the doors on both sides of the cabin were closed and the heavy curtains were drawn, so one could only sleep with their feet together.

The foreheads will also touch together.

Ah'ao closed her eyes and did not fall asleep immediately. She lay on the same pillow, facing Hengzhi.

He laid half his face on the pillow, breathing evenly. Ah's hair fluttered with his breath.

If there is a little sound, it can no longer be heard.

In this quiet world, Ah'ao listened quietly and for the first time felt that sleeping on a boat was also fun.

(End of this chapter)