allonlinenovel Chapter 193 Leaving Changzhou
Chapter 193 Leaving Changzhou
Mu Xiaoqiao waited anxiously in the room. If Xiyao didn't want to, what should she do? Should she forcefully take her away? Or should she continue to reason with her?
Mu Xiaoqiao was determined to get the Liuguang Ring and the Murui Bracelet, but she was unwilling to use extreme measures, so she seemed a little anxious. However, Xiyao's arrival calmed her anxiety.
Xiyao came in and handed over the Murray bracelet without saying a word, then said: "Xiao Qiao, you saved me, I have nothing to say even if you want my life. I'll give you the Murray bracelet, but the Glazed Light Ring... I just hope you can be gentle when you open the coffin. Also, help me put this handkerchief in the coffin, let it accompany Le Lang for me..."
She choked up again. Mu Xiaoqiao felt bad too. She took the Muli bracelet and handkerchief, put it on her wrist solemnly, and then held Xiyao's hand and said, "Xiyao, I don't need to thank you for your kindness. Don't worry, I will explain it clearly to Master You, and I will also go to the temple to offer him an ever-burning lamp, praying that he will have a smooth and happy life in the next life."
Xiyao nodded heavily, tears in her eyes and a smile on her face, "Xiao Qiao, I believe you."
That night, the Phantom Guard opened You Xiule's coffin and found the Liuguang Ring inside. Only then did Ruan Haoyu and Mu Xiaoqiao finally breathe a sigh of relief. It seemed that they were one step closer to success.
In the following days, Mu Xiaoqiao began to teach Xiyao how to take over the business in Changzhou, and taught her how to reconcile accounts and how to increase sales. He gave her a lot of marketing advice and specifically reminded the shop owners to help Xiyao more. Xiyao learned very seriously, and after half a month, Xiyao was able to get the hang of it completely. Ruan Haoyu and Mu Xiaoqiao decided to leave Changzhou.
After staying in Changzhou for more than a month, Xiyao's home has become very different from when they just returned. Doctors, servants, and everything else are available to take good care of the old lady.
And Xiyao gradually revealed the qualities of a business elite. She was already stunningly beautiful, with outstanding temperament, and she had two sets of decent and steady clothes specially tailored. When she stood there, her aura was enough to overwhelm many people. Mu Xiaoqiao was not worried at all that she would not be able to control the situation.
Just hearing that she was leaving, this stunning beauty burst into tears, feeling reluctant to let her go. Mu Xiaoqiao was also sad. After this farewell, she didn't know if they would see each other again. They would eventually have to go back to the modern world. Everything here was just history to them, but it was life to Yu Xiyao. With different trajectories, they were destined to not move forward in sync.
"Okay, Xiyao, all good things must come to an end. You must take care of yourself and your aunt in the future. You must write to me often. The Phantom Guard can pass the letters to me." Mu Xiaoqiao kept comforting Xiyao, but she couldn't help choking up.
"Xiao Qiao, I really don't want you to leave. You must be well. I'm in Changzhou. When you're done, remember to come back and see me."
Mu Xiaoqiao nodded, and the two hugged each other, unwilling to separate. Nishang coughed lightly behind Mu Xiaoqiao and whispered, "Commander, if we don't leave now, we won't be able to make it to the post station tonight."
The two reluctantly separated. Mu Xiaoqiao looked back every few steps as she got into the carriage. Xiyao said from below, "Xiaoqiao, you have to write to me too."
Mu Xiaoqiao opened the curtains and nodded vigorously. After Nishang and Xiyao said goodbye, with a shout of "Gee", the carriage finally set off on the journey to leave Changzhou.
Seeing that Mu Xiaoqiao was still unhappy, Ruan Haoyu smiled and said, "Why are you so distraught? I didn't see you like this when you left me before."
"When I left you, I knew we would meet again soon, but today, I feel that this departure may be a farewell of life and death, and we will never see each other again in this life, so this feeling is naturally deeper."
"Yes, I'm afraid we will never come back to Changzhou after this trip. Do you think everything here will be reduced to ashes once we go back? After all, this time is almost a thousand years away from our time, and they are people who died a long time ago..."
Mu Xiaoqiao nodded. This was the reason why she was reluctant to leave. Xiyao, Nishang, Mo Shi, Mu Dingzhi, Roufei... and other people were such vivid people. Alas!
"Okay, stop being sad and cheer up, we still have important things to do." Ruan Haoyu changed the subject, trying to ease Mu Xiaoqiao's sadness of parting.
Mu Xiaoqiao really shifted her thoughts and said, "Next, should we go back to Sui Country to find Elder Jing? We have found the Liuguang Ring and the Muli Bracelet. We need to hear Elder Jing's advice on what to do next."
Ruan Haoyu said: "That's right, we are going back to Sui State now. We have dealt with the affairs of Rui State. By the way, we can also go and see another old friend of ours."
Mu Xiaoqiao and he had a tacit understanding, and immediately knew who he was talking about. "Speaking of which, can we take a detour to the north of Sui State and pass by Xiao Mubei's military camp this time?"
"That's exactly what I meant." Ruan Haoyu said with a smile, "By the way, you can also taste many Jiangnan delicacies."
Sui State is located in the south of the Yangtze River. It is spring now, and the road is full of flowers, which is beautiful beyond words. The two of them deliberately slowed down their pace, admiring the flowers and walking slowly every day, which was both comfortable and romantic.
They arrived at the border of Sui State that day. Seeing that it was only three days' journey to Muliang City where Xiao Mubei was stationed, Sui State's Langya Army stationed in Muliang City to ensure the peace of Sui State's northern border.
Xiao Mubei had won several victories recently and was named King of Dingbei. He had a very high prestige in the army. Although Ruan Haoyu and Mu Xiaoqiao were far away in Rui State, they had also heard of King Dingbei's great achievements. In just over a month, he had conquered Wei State and incorporated all of Wei State's territory into Sui State.
"It seems that we were not wrong. This Xiao Mubei is indeed a character." Ruan Haoyu looked at the battle report sent by Nishang and praised it highly.
Mu Xiaoqiao glanced at it, then returned his gaze to the account book in his hand, and said calmly: "You men are always so interested in expanding your territory and fighting and killing. Don't forget that your multinational group is still waiting for you to expand."
"Heroes appreciate heroes." Ruan Haoyu laughed.
Mu Xiaoqiao scratched his face and said, "Shame on you, calling yourself a hero."
"Xu~"
The carriage braked suddenly, and Ruan Haoyu and Mu Xiaoqiao both fell forward before they could steady themselves. Before they could ask any questions, they heard Nishang reporting from outside, "Sir, Commander, Concubine Rou is in front."
Ever since leaving the palace, Ruan Haoyu asked all the Phantom Guards to call him Young Master instead of His Highness. He no longer had any relationship with the palace, and calling him His Highness would only cause trouble.
Now that they heard that Concubine Rou was outside, they were both surprised, but also expected it. Even if a fake corpse could be mistaken for a real one, it could never be hidden from a mother who loved her son so much.
Moreover, the Phantom Guard was created by Concubine Rou. Even though they are now loyal to Mu Xiaoqiao and Ruan Haoyu, it would not be difficult for Concubine Rou to find out their whereabouts through the Phantom Guard.
Ruan Haoyu sat in the carriage without moving. Mu Xiaoqiao held his hand and whispered, "Since we are here, we should make the best of it. Let's go out and meet her."
Ruan Haoyu said: "I just don't know how to face her."
Mu Xiaoqiao understood that he was in a complicated mood. After all, he was not Concubine Rou's real son. Although Concubine Rou was very good to her son, she wanted to use her son to ascend to a high position. Her obsession over the years had made her extremely controlling. Although Ruan Haoyu had only been in contact with her for a few days, he could no longer stand her strong temperament.
"I'll go check out the situation first, you come back later." Mu Xiaoqiao comforted Ruan Haoyu, lifted the car curtain and got out.
Concubine Rou was standing in front of the carriage, followed by her personal maid Xueying. She was no longer dressed in the style of a palace lady, and now looked more like a lady from a wealthy family. After all, she had been an imperial concubine for so many years, and her temperament was still outstanding.
When she saw the curtain of the carriage opened, Concubine Rou's eyes lit up. When she saw clearly that it was Mu Xiaoqiao who came out, anger flashed across her eyes, but she immediately concealed it and revealed a smile.
Mu Xiaoqiao got off the carriage and didn't notice the anger in Concubine Rou's eyes. She bowed respectfully and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty."
Concubine Rou supported her and said softly, "There is no queen here. Xiao Qiao, if you don't mind, just call me godmother."
Godmother? Mu Xiaoqiao looked up in surprise. Concubine Rou sighed and said, "I have asked for an imperial decree to leave the palace. From now on, I will live in seclusion and never care about the secular world again. However, I can't let go of Yu'er after all. I want to see him again. But don't worry, I haven't told anyone that Yu'er is still alive."