The grass in the factory should be plucked

Chapter 210 King Wei

After staying in Huai'an for two days, Jiang Li and his party boarded the large ship arranged for them by Yang Kun and sailed towards Tongzhou along the Grand Canal.

It was already winter, and the cargo ships traveling on the canal were becoming increasingly busy. Everyone wanted to transport more cargo before the river froze, earn enough money, and have a good harvest year.

Early in the morning, Jiang Li was dug out of her warm bed by Xie Changan and taken to the deck to practice martial arts.

The winter wind on the river was so cold that she couldn't help but sneeze a few times.

"Put something on."

Xie Changan put a fox fur coat on her, and the two of them sat cross-legged and began to practice martial arts.

Mingyue, Qingfeng and the other three looked at the two of them meditating with their eyes closed in the cold wind, and couldn't help but admire them secretly.

Don't be fooled by their marquis's usual appearance of being delicate and lazy. Once he gets serious, his spirit of endurance and hard work is unmatched by anyone.

The four of them also started practicing seriously.

After practicing martial arts and having breakfast, Jiang Li went to catch up on his sleep, while Xie Changan went to handle official business and help Jiang Li write memorials.

Apart from practicing martial arts in the morning and evening, she ate and slept every day, and finally managed to gain some weight before arriving in Tongzhou.

"Because Aunt Lian would cry when she sees me, she always thinks that I am not well fed and clothed outside, and I don't know how much suffering I have gone through!"

Xie Changan chuckled: "It's better to be fatter, it will feel better when I hold you."

Jiang Li's face flushed red, and she clenched her fist and hit him: "What nonsense are you talking about again!"

Xie Changan held her on his knees and said solemnly, "After returning to the capital, I want to ask the emperor to allow you and I to get married as soon as possible."

Although during the period of national mourning, princes and nobles in the capital were prohibited from getting married, it was not prohibited among the common people. Generally, they only mourned for 27 days and then everything could go back to normal.

The late emperor's will also said, "Wear mourning clothes for 27 days and then release them", and "Marriage among the people should not be prohibited and the common people should not be disturbed".

Therefore, it makes sense for them to get married at this time.

The war in southern Xinjiang may break out at any time. We can't wait until the war is over before getting married, right?

He will be almost 30 by then!

Those who get married early, when they are over 30, can already have grandchildren!

Jiang Li blushed: "Okay."

Xie Changan was delighted and smiled slightly: "Our mansion should be almost repaired. Let's go back and start buying household items. We should quickly complete the three books and six ceremonies. If we move quickly, we can get married before the New Year."

Hurry up and bring the little cat home so you can have a good New Year!

Jiang Li's face flushed: "You decide, I don't care."

Xie Changan hugged her and kissed her, then said with a smile: "Just wait patiently to become the bride."

Jiang Li buried her face in his chest in shame and whispered, "Okay."

Seven days later, the ship finally arrived at Tongzhou Wharf.

At dawn, the dock is already busy.

On the river, there is an endless stream of ships loaded with cargo, and the river is bustling with merchants.

The dock was bustling with people.

Merchants, some holding account books and some carrying goods on their shoulders, moved among the crowd, their faces filled with satisfaction and expectation.

Goods from all over the world gathered here, including silk, porcelain, tea, grain... a wide variety of goods.

On the other side of the pier, there are bustling travelers and people picking up and dropping off passengers.

"It's the Marquis, Marquis Jing'an is back!"

"My Lord, my Lord——"

After Jiang Li and Xie Changan got off the boat, they were surrounded by the team that came to greet them.

Steward Liu and Zhen'er Zhu'er came to the Jing'an Marquis's Mansion, and Zhou Bo came to the Xie Mansion. Aunt Lian originally wanted to come as well, but was dissuaded by Steward Liu.

Boats are different from carriages and horses. They may arrive in one or two days, but sometimes they may take three or four days. It is windy at the dock in winter. If Aunt Lian gets sick from the cold, won't the Marquis blame them?

Aunt Lian had no choice but to tidy up the girl's boudoir in the mansion, prepare the banquet, and wait to welcome them.

Li Chen, the owner of Shaoyao Tower, also came with a group of young disciples. Jiang Li and Xie Changan greeted them one by one.

While they were greeting each other, they saw a group of people galloping towards them.

There were cavalry clearing the way in front, and a carriage with ceremonial guards and attendant guards behind. Looking at the full ceremonial guard, it was clearly a prince!

Which prince is this? Xie Changan was puzzled.

I only heard the eunuch announce: "His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei has arrived——"

King of Wei? When did the Great Chu have a King of Wei?!

Jiang Li and Xie Changan looked at each other. Could this be the prince who was wandering outside?

He actually traced his ancestral roots and was promoted to King of Wei?

Now that you have been promoted to prince, why don’t you stay in the capital instead of running here?

Everyone knelt on the ground.

The prince's carriage arrived, the eunuch opened the curtain, and a pale, slender hand rested on his hand. A young man wearing the prince's dragon robe and a winged crown on his head slowly got down from the carriage, and a low gasp was heard all around.

Jiang Li looked up curiously, and was immediately stunned.

The King of Wei who was looking at her with a smile was actually Nan Yonghe, who had been traveling with them for half a month!

Now he was dressed in the attire of a prince. Under the gorgeous attire, he looked even more beautiful than a picture, and as pretty as a jade. With a slight glance from his bewitching fox eyes, the person who was passed by his eyes would be speechless.

Jiang Li felt regretful. Why didn’t she think of it?

Nan Yonghe, it turns out to be Nangong Yonghe!

Taihe, Xihe, Qinghe, and Yonghe are clearly brothers!

"Marquis Jing'an, thank you, sir. We meet again."

Nangong Yonghe looked at Jiang Li's big round eyes, which made her look more delicate and lovely. He couldn't help feeling hot in his heart and wanted to hold her in his arms and love her tenderly.

Marquis Jing'an, am I qualified to stand shoulder to shoulder with you now?

Xie Changan raised his eyes to look at him, alert in his heart: "I was blinded by your eyes and did not recognize Your Highness. I hope Your Highness will forgive me."

Nangong Yonghe said with a smile: "Ignorance is not a crime. What crime has Lord Xie committed? You two are meritorious officials of the Great Chu. Please stand up quickly!"

He reached out his hand to help Jiang Li, but she had already jumped up and was looking at him with alert and vigilant eyes.

Nangong Yonghe couldn't help but laugh, retracted his hand and said with a smile: "Is Marquis Jing'an scared? When the prince learned about his life experience, he was also scared and didn't know what to do."

Jiang Li looked horrified: "I am a timid person, please don't laugh at me, Your Highness."

Xie Changan bowed and said, "Your Highness must have come here for important business. We are eager to return to the capital to report, so we will not hinder Your Highness."

The two were about to say goodbye when they heard Nangong Yonghe say with a smile, "I am here by order to welcome Marquis Jing'an and Lord Xie."

Nangong Qinghe received the memorial presented by Jiang Li and learned that the two would arrive in Tongzhou soon. He was overjoyed and wanted to send people to greet them.

The newly appointed King of Wei volunteered: "When I was in Yangzhou, I met Marquis Jing'an and Lord Xie. When we crossed the Yangtze River and passed through the Three Gorges, we were lucky enough to be on the same ship, and we formed a deep friendship."

"It is most appropriate for me to go and greet you on behalf of Your Majesty."

Nangong Qinghe was surprised: "My royal brother actually recognized Marquis Jing'an and Lord Xie? That's great."

So, Nangong Yonghe took the imperial order and went to Tongzhou.

He was looking forward to what expression his little fairy would have when she saw him now.

Jiang Li's frightened expression greatly pleased him, but the wariness in her eyes made him feel sour.

Little fairy, there is a long way to go, and you will slowly realize that I am the only person in this world who can understand and protect you!

"Your Highness Labor is here to pick us up. We are extremely terrified."

Jiang Li only felt his burning gaze, which made her feel uncomfortable, so she bowed her head and said, "Your Highness, please."

Nangong Yonghe invited with a smile: "Would you two like to ride in the same car with Xiao Wang? It would be a good opportunity to catch up with each other after we parted."

Jiang Li refused: "I dare not bother you, Your Highness. There is a carriage coming to pick me up. I will go back to the mansion to tidy up my appearance, and then follow Your Highness to the palace to meet His Majesty."

Nangong Yonghe did not force himself and got on the carriage on his own.

Jiang Li waved Li Chen over and said, "I wanted to go to Shaoyao Tower, but now I don't have time. I'll go back to Beijing first and come back later when I have time."

"If you have anything to do, please go to the Marquis' Mansion in the capital to find me."

Li Chen agreed to all of them.

Jiang Li got on her own carriage. Aunt Lian was afraid that she would be tired from the long journey, so she decorated the carriage very comfortably and covered it with a thick mattress.

Jiang Li rolled onto the mattress, and Zhen'er and Zhu'er followed him into the car.

"My Lord, are you tired? Let me massage your shoulders."

"Okay!"

So, Zhen'er massaged her shoulders and Zhu'er beat her legs. Jiang Li sighed comfortably and thought it would be better to go home. She could live a life where she could have clothes on and food on her hands.

The cavalry cleared the road in front, the prince's guard led the way, and the motorcade set off towards the capital in a mighty manner.

Xie Changan rode his horse to guard Jiang Li's carriage, and the two of them communicated quietly through a heart-to-heart contract.