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Chapter 423 Departure

The night road was difficult to travel, and considering that Zhaozhao was still young and there were matters to attend to in the capital, Shen Fuhan decided to set the departure time for the early morning of the following day.

As for what to take with him when he goes out, he had already started having people pack it.

After personally checking the items he had brought for Zhaozhao, and writing letters to his third sister, the Emperor, and the Duke of Ningguo, Shen Fuhan pondered for a moment and then asked Shen Fuyou to come over.

Shen Fuyou thought something serious had happened and rushed over quickly, panting as he asked, "Brother, what do you want to see me about?"

"I'll be leaving the capital for a while," Shen Fuhan instructed. "Keep a close eye on the affairs of the Marquis's residence, especially on Grandmother, and make sure she doesn't cause any trouble."

Shen Fuyou nodded and asked excitedly, "Have you found your sister-in-law?"

“She’s on her way to Yunzhou,” Shen Fuhan said. “I’m going to pick her up and take her home.”

Shen Fuyou said with concern, "Brother, Yunzhou is too far away. You haven't fully recovered yet. Why don't I go in your place?"

Yunzhou is a thousand miles away, bordering the Western Regions. How can his body withstand such a long journey?

Shen Fuhan shook his head: "No need, I must go there myself."

Seeing that he was determined to do so, Shen Fuyou had no choice but to say, "Then I will temporarily guard the Jing'an Marquis's residence for you. You must remember to come back. Don't just wander off with my sister-in-law on a whim. I don't want to take your place."

"rest assured."

Shen Fu asked with concern, "When are you leaving?"

"Tomorrow morning."

“I was originally planning to have a few drinks with you, but since that’s the case, I won’t bother you any longer,” Shen Fuyou waved his hand. “I’m going back now. I wish my elder brother and sister-in-law a safe return.”

Shen Fuhan nodded and said, "Definitely."

The next day, Shen Fuhan got up at dawn.

With everything prepared, he carried Zhao Zhao and got into the carriage.

He was still somewhat weak, so this stretch of road was difficult for him to walk.

Shen Fuhan calmed his breathing and said in a deep voice, "Let's go."

The carriage started moving, and Zhao Zhao excitedly exclaimed "Ah!" while clapping her little hands.

They had only gone a short distance when the carriage suddenly stopped.

The guard outside explained, "My lord, Third Aunt has arrived."

As soon as she finished speaking, Shen Funian lifted the curtain and came in.

She said excitedly, "Big brother, I'll go with you!"

Shen Fuhan frowned: "Why are you getting involved?"

“What do you mean by ‘joining in the fun’?” Shen Funian clicked her tongue. “I’ve thought this through carefully. If you hadn’t brought Zhaozhao, I wouldn’t have gone, but with Zhaozhao here, I have to go now.”

"Why?"

Shen Funian countered, "To avoid suspicion, you won't be riding in the same carriage with your wet nurse and maids the whole way, right?"

Shen Fuhan nodded; he did indeed intend to do so.

“They can’t get on the bus, so you’ll have to take care of Zhaozhao yourself. How can a patient take care of a baby?” Shen Funian cleared her throat. “As her aunt, I’ll naturally take the lead without hesitation!”

Shen Fuhan hesitated and said, "But you've never experienced such hardship before, sleeping in the open and braving the elements along the way..."

“If Zhao Zhao isn’t afraid, why would I be?” Shen Funian retorted. “Besides, when I eloped with Wang Xiucai, were we living a good life? Don’t worry, brother, I won’t hold you back.”

Shen Funian thought chatting was a waste of time and ordered, "Hurry up, hurry up, my elder brother has already agreed."

The coachman didn't dare to move until Shen Fuhan spoke up: "Let's go."

The carriage set off again.

Shen Funian hugged Zhaozhao and teased her, unable to resist kissing her sweet and soft little niece again and again.

"Daughters are better. I need to find a way to have a daughter with Xiao Suyue in the future."

Shen Fuhan remembered something and asked, "What about Yao'er?"

Xiao Suye also went to find Wen Jiayue. Although he had already sent someone to inform him, it would still take two days to find him.

Yao'er is only five years old; it's really inappropriate to leave him alone in the mansion.

"What's there to be afraid of?" Shen Funian said nonchalantly. "He's not going to starve to death, is he?"

Shen Fuhan pinched the bridge of his nose and told the guard to tell Shen Fuyou to visit the General's Mansion when he had time.

Once outside the city, the coachman cracked his whip, urging the carriage to speed towards Yunzhou.

Shen Funian said worriedly, "Brother, if you feel unwell, you must tell us. It's important to find your sister-in-law, but your health is also important."

“I know,” Shen Fuhan nodded. “Thank you.”

Perhaps because he was filled with the joy of regaining what he had lost, he did not notice any discomfort.

Unexpectedly, when I stopped to rest at noon, I started to feel a dull pain in my chest.

Shen Fuhan leaned against the car wall to relieve himself, unable to eat anything.

"Brother, let's rest a bit more," Shen Funian said anxiously. "Don't push yourself too hard."

Shen Fuhan did not argue, but nodded.

He gazed at the withered tree outside the carriage curtain and sighed softly.

If I'm this weak on the first day, how am I going to get through the rest?

After resting for a full half hour, Shen Fuhan finally gave the order to set off.

Seeing that his complexion had indeed improved, Shen Funian did not stop him, but kept a close eye on his reaction.

Fortunately, nothing happened that afternoon, but when he went to rest in the evening, his chest started to hurt again.

Shen Funian found it both funny and heartbreaking: "Your illness is quite sensible; it knows you have important things to do, so it only hurts when you're resting."

Shen Fuhan didn't even have the strength to speak, so he lay on the bed in the inn with his eyes closed to rest.

Shen Funian said incessantly, "We'll meet up with Xiao Suye in a couple of days and have him come with us to Yunzhou. We can use him as a doctor."

Shen Fuhan had no objection, but considering that Old Qian was getting old, he did not allow him to accompany him.

Three days passed in this way, and as they prepared to set off at dawn, Xiao Suye arrived.

After taking his pulse, he said with a serious expression, "Brother, you are too weak. Stay at the inn for a day."

"This young lady has caught a cold. After taking three doses of medicine, she will need to rest for a day or two."

The physician examined Pei Shijing's pulse and came to this conclusion.

Wen Jiayue looked at Pei Shijing, whose face was flushed from coughing, and frowned slightly.

In the past few days, Pei Shijing has racked her brains to get Pei Huaijin's attention.

Last night she actually came up with the idea of ​​taking cold showers. Wen Jiayue tried to dissuade her, but Pei Shijing shut her up with a single sentence—

"Sister Yue'er, it's just a cold, it's nothing serious. I can buy you some time."

While Wen Jiayue hesitated, she had already poured cold water on herself.

The pampered daughter of the Duke's mansion could hardly bear it. This morning, Pei Shijing indeed developed a fever, her face flushed red.

"Thank you for your trouble," Pei Huaijin said, paying the silver.

He walked to Pei Shijing's bedside and asked gently, "Xiao Jing, how are you feeling now?"

“Brother, I’m fine,” Pei Shijing said with a weak smile. “I’m sorry for delaying your plans.”

"It's alright, you should rest well," Pei Huaijin said with a gentle smile. "After you take your medicine, we'll set off."