It took three full months to reach Jiangnan, with stops and starts along the way.

Even the New Year was spent in an unknown deserted village. At that time, every household in the village hung red lanterns and set off New Year firecrackers. Lu Anyuan was jealous, so he asked Ah Da to buy lanterns from a town 20 or 30 miles away and hang them around the carriage. He also said to his men proudly:

"How is it? This finally feels like the New Year, right?"

Xu Yixing looked at the four incongruous red paper lanterns hanging outside the car, and the only thing that came to his mind was the story of the ghost in the deserted mountain. He shook his head, picked up Xiaobao and decisively changed cars to sleep.

Unexpectedly, in the middle of the night, I was awakened by a long, shrill female voice. I hurriedly got up to check on Xiaobao, but then I remembered that he was only three months old and there was no way he could make such a sound.

So he stuck his head out and saw an unlucky daughter-in-law from an unknown family, who ran out of the village in the middle of the night to light the soul lamp for her ancestors. She happened to run into a strange carriage team parked outside the deserted mountain. The car in the middle had a big red lantern hanging on it. She was so scared that she thought she had seen a ghost and ran back to the village without looking back.

Lu Anyuan had a gloomy face. Seeing the twinkling torches in the village heading towards the outside of the village, he said "retreat" decisively and led everyone away from that place. He took down the lantern and put it in the car. He never showed it to anyone again before he felt at ease.

The next day, Xu Yixing pointed at the torn paper lanterns under the car seats and laughed at him for a long time.

Lu Anyuan looked depressed, and only whispered: "I have already asked people to evacuate quickly. Besides, you didn't remind me and caused me to lose such a big person. You are really too much..."

Ah Er poked his head in at this time and added, "But we left in such a hurry, and when the woman came back with her people and found that we were gone, wouldn't she be even more convinced that she had seen a ghost?"

Then Xu Yixing heard a click, and Lu Anyuan completely locked the window from the inside, too embarrassed to see anyone outside.

It is not very warm in the south of the Yangtze River in February, so you still need to wear thick clothes.

After entering the city gate early in the morning, the convoy headed for a secluded courtyard in the east of the city. When Xu Yixing got out of the car and saw the house in front of him, he immediately smiled. Good, good, Lu Anyuan really arranged it very well. Such a large house is probably very rare even in Beijing. What's more, it is backed by Lindai Mountain and there is a separate courtyard on the mountain. It is really a good place for retirement.

When he entered the main courtyard and the main house, he was even more surprised when he took a look: "Are these all moved from the Crown Prince's Mansion?"

The furnishings in the main room were no different from before. All of Xu Yixing's things were moved in. Even the little clay figurine in the box was quietly placed in the hollow carved cabinet, welcoming him with a smile.

"Yes, I have moved everything that can be moved here. Your dowry and jewelry are also here. It's just that the maids and servants were not brought here before, otherwise it would be too conspicuous. I have asked someone to arrange a good place for them. Do you blame me?" Lu Anyuan's eyes were full of apology. He knew that Yixing had a close relationship with her personal maids, but it was a pity that he couldn't bring them here. It was really difficult.

"They should have had a way out a long time ago. I'm relieved that you arranged it." Xu Yixing held back her tears. She didn't expect Lu Anyuan to be so thoughtful and considerate, and to do this for her. But she couldn't help but worry in her heart: "But if you move these things here, won't it tell the new emperor that you are still alive? Isn't that a bit too ostentatious?"

"On the contrary, I packed up all my things and took them out just to let him know that I was really determined to leave and had no intention of going back."

"This... human hearts are hard to predict. Even if he doesn't touch you for a day, what will happen in the future?"

"Fourth brother's son has already entered the upper study room for enlightenment. He has plenty of time and experience to train an heir and will not focus on us. Moreover, I have left some troubles for him. If he understands, he should handle those things properly and not be distracted. Otherwise, I will find a way to make sure he has no time to take care of them."

"Okay, then, that's it?"

"Yes, that's it. You and me, Xiaobao, the three of us will stay together forever, okay?"

"Okay!" Xu Yixing nodded vigorously. It turned out that the life that she dreamed of was so far away, but it was so easy to get. Lu Anyuan, I really didn't make a mistake about him!

Lu Anyuan looked at Yixing's rosy face, which was now tearful. He suddenly felt as if his heart was being kissed by someone. His heart was filled with pity. He hurriedly asked the nanny to take Xiaobao out. Without waiting for Xia Xiao and the others to bring the things in the car and arrange them, he pulled Yixing into a passionate kiss.

"Madam... Yixing... are you feeling okay?" Lu Anyuan lowered his head and saw Yixing's red face and slightly confused eyes, and asked softly.

"Are...are you feeling okay?" Xu Yixing raised his eyes and saw his grape-like eyes, watery and misty, not to mention the red mark on the corner of his mouth that he had just bitten, which was particularly eye-catching.

"I've been well for a long time!" As if to prove something, Lu Anyuan raised his arms and knocked on his chest twice like a monkey, making a thudding sound.

"Well, then come on..." Xu Yixing leaned forward, put his arms around his neck, let him pick him up horizontally, and strode towards the bed.

Perhaps because they hadn't slept together for a long time, Lu Anyuan's skills had regressed a bit, and he knocked his teeth against each other several times, causing pain. Xu Yi was so angry that he bit back even harder, and even said some provocative words in a fit of anger. The joy here is not something that can be told to outsiders.

"Oh!" Xu Yixing lay down and covered herself with the quilt. She was really tired. However, Lu Anyuan didn't seem to want to let her go so easily. He still held her in his arms, kissing and caressing her.

"I say, you have been the emperor for half a year, how many concubines have you taken into your harem?"

"About three or four..."

"What!" Xu Yixing got furious and pushed his face away, wishing he could use all his strength in his fists to beat this unfaithful man to death!

"Oh... you are so fierce, listen to my explanation..." Lu Anyuan whispered in his ear: "This is also one of the reasons why I don't want to be the emperor anymore. Those few were forced in by the Queen Mother and the ministers. The Empress had been ill for a long time, and they worked hard to climb up. Two of them died in just half a year. I was really scared... Do you think the word grace is so important? You have to fight to the death..."

As Lu Anyuan was speaking, he saw from the corner of his eye that Xu Yixing's face was still livid. He knew that what he said must be wrong, so he quickly explained: "I didn't touch them. I swear to God, I slept in my own bedroom for half a year. You can go ask Ah Da and Ah Er!"

"Humph." Xu Yixing finally made a move, but sneered: "Then I have to keep a close eye on you. If you want to take a concubine, I'll send one away. When the time comes, I'll divorce you too. Don't blame me for not telling you in advance!"

Lu Anyuan smiled even more: “Then Madam, you must take good care of yourself. I’m afraid you won’t be able to bear it... Hahahahaha!”

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