On her wedding night, she went into exile with her pharmacy arsenal

Xiao Chiye felt much more relaxed when he saw Jiang Paopao.

He bowed to Yan Ruyu and said, "Just now the princess asked why I left the city first but came back late. It was because of this brat."

Jiang Paopao's eyes widened: "Because of me?"

Xiao Chiye sighed: "Didn't I tell you to stay in Shencheng? Why did you run around? I was halfway there when I received a letter from Shencheng saying that you ran away with me."

"I wanted to wait for you at the inn, but unexpectedly, there were traces of the Red Lotus Cult that night. I heard that they had captured a lot of people, including a young man with good skills. I was worried that it was you, so I went to look for their traces."

Jiang Paopao finally understood: "Has that person been caught?"

Xiao Chiye's face darkened slightly: "He was caught, but he committed suicide. Those who were caught were also killed. No one was spared."

"How could this be?" Jiang Paopao said angrily, "These beasts!"

Jiang Paopao grew up in Shencheng and, like the locals, has deep feelings for the city. Back then, the Red Lotus Sect was rampant and killed many innocent people. He hated the Red Lotus Sect to the extreme.

"Brother Xiao, where did you find them? I'll go look for them. Maybe I can find other remnants."

Just as Xiao Chiye was about to speak, footsteps were heard outside.

Yan Ruyu looked outside and saw Huo Changhe coming back.

The laughter can be heard before anyone even enters the house.

"Chiye, you're here."

Xiao Chiye stepped forward: "Meet the prince."

Huo Changhe patted his shoulder and said to Yan Ruyu, "Yu'er, do you know me?"

"I have met him," Yan Ruyu nodded and walked up to him. "Xiao Duyi has worked hard on the journey. I will have someone arrange a place for him to stay. Your Highness, you two can chat."

Xiao Chiye came from so far away and in such a hurry, there must be something important.

"Okay, please tell Yu'er to tell the kitchen to send dinner to the study. Chiye, Paopao, and I will have dinner in the study."

"Another jar of Lihuabai." Huo Changhe added.

Xiao Chiye bowed and smiled: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for remembering my hobby."

"Let's go to the study and talk." Huo Changhe took them to the study.

Yan Ruyu asked Song Ping to arrange accommodation for Xiao Chiye, which was in the courtyard next to Jiang Paopao's, and had everything he needed.

Afterwards, she went to the kitchen, cooked a few dishes herself, and asked the cook to get some wine.

They said much the same thing when dinner was brought to the study.

Xiao Chiye quickly stood up: "Sorry to trouble you, Princess. I really don't deserve it."

"The prince often mentions you, saying that you are his best brother, friend, and assistant. Now that you have risked your life to come here to deliver news to the prince, it is only right that you entertain him."

Yan Ruyu put the dishes on the table, and Xiao Chiye was about to say a few polite words when his stomach growled.

Jiang Paopao came over and sniffed: "Oh my God, what kind of dish is this? Why does it smell so good?"

"A few home-cooked dishes for you to try."

Huo Changhe's tone was full of pride and pride: "The princess cooked for you personally, you two are in for a treat, come sit down and eat."

"Yu'er, you can come too."

Yan Ruyu didn't hesitate and sat down to eat with them.

After three cups of wine, Xiao Chiye sighed softly: "I remember when I was in Shencheng before, the prince and I often drank together. Those days were really happy."

"Now you are the Grand Commander," Huo Changhe also drank a glass, "Isn't that good?"

"No," Xiao Chiye shook his head and smiled bitterly, "I don't want to be a great governor. I'm not an official fan. I just want to follow the prince and do my job well."

"When the prince left, I felt sad and empty."

Jiang Paopao nodded and agreed: "Me too."

Huo Changhe patted him on the back of his head and said, "You have to be able to take charge of yourselves."

"Everything is going well now. Shanghai is the same as before, the people live and work in peace and contentment, and trade is booming. It's all thanks to you."

Xiao Chiye drank another cup: "What kind of merit is that? I'm so careful every day, guarding everything that the prince left behind, afraid that I won't do well and will fail in his hands. How can I be worthy of the prince?"

Huo Changhe comforted her: "Don't be too stressed. You have your own way of doing things. You don't have to follow my way completely."

Xiao Chiye was silent for a moment: "My Lord, will you return to Beijing?"

Huo Changhe paused and said, "No."

"The Sima family has been rehabilitated, the official announcing the decree is about to arrive in Youcheng, the crown prince has been deposed, and a big change is about to happen in the court. Your Highness, maybe your grievances will also be cleared up. By then..."

Huo Changhe glanced at Yan Ruyu and said, "It's not the right time yet. Even if that time comes, I don't want to go back to Beijing."

"There have been changes in the court, but the capital is far away from here. I just want the palace and Youcheng to be safe."

Xiao Chiye was stunned for a moment, and wanted to say something, but swallowed it down along with the wine.

Jiang Paopao ate like a hamster: "Princess, this dish is so delicious. I have never eaten such delicious food."

"Eat more if you like it," Yan Ruyu smiled.

"Brother Xiao," Jiang Paopao took a break from his busy schedule, "I also think it's good here. It's free and easy, much better than the capital."

"I want to stay here, is that ok?"

Xiao Chi laughed wildly: "You're staying here? Not going back to Shencheng?"

Jiang Paopao nodded: "No, I want to stay here, is that okay?"

Xiao Chiye was annoyed: "You are an official in Shencheng. You are lucky that you can sneak out and no one reports you. Do you still want to stay here?"

Jiang Paopao looked at Huo Changhe pitifully, like a puppy with wet eyes.

Yan Ruyu thought that Jiang Paopao was extremely strong, skilled, and loyal to Huo Changhe. If he could really stay, he would indeed be a good helper.

I just don’t know if there is any way.

Huo Changhe asked: "Do you really want to stay?"

Jiang Paopao nodded vigorously.

Huo Changhe asked Xiao Chiye again: "Are you willing to give it up?"

Xiao Chiye shook his head and smiled: "What can I do if I don't want to let him go? This kid is always thinking about Ye, and I can't do anything to him."

Huo Changhe said: "If both of you agree, then I will find a way. Let Governor Cao write a letter and ask him to transfer the position. Then you can sign and stamp it."

Xiao Chiye nodded: "Okay."

Jiang Paopao was overjoyed: "Can I stay? That's great! I have to have another bowl of rice."

Everyone couldn't help laughing. Yan Ruyu remembered something and asked, "General Xiao, do you know anyone from the Qiu family in Shencheng?"

Xiao Chiye put down his wine glass and said with a hint of doubt: "Qiu family?"

"Yes, the Qiu family, Mr. Qiu Sanye."

Xiao Chiye understood instantly: "It's him, I've heard of him, but I'm not very familiar with him. Why? Does the princess know this person?"

"I don't know him, but I have heard of him," Yan Ruyu said, "Mr. Qiu is in charge of the Qiu family's border trade in Shencheng, and it is said that he is doing very well."

"Indeed, the Qiu family's business is doing very well and they are well-known in Shencheng. The president of the Chamber of Commerce also gives face to the Qiu family."

Yan Ruyu changed the subject and asked, "Do you know a place called Wangyouxiangzhai?"

"Wangyouxiangzhai?" Xiao Chiye seemed to be thinking about something. "Does this have anything to do with the Third Master of the Qiu Family?"