The mistress was reborn and broke off the engagement, the regent cried and begged to marry into the

Tao Yao frowned slightly: "Sir, this is really presumptuous..."

Shangguan Yunshu raised his hand to interrupt and asked in confusion: "What do you want to talk to me about?"

"People who practice martial arts have sharp ears and sharp eyes. I heard everything you sisters said in the room." Nangong Qi smiled embarrassedly.

After pondering for a moment, Shangguan Yunshu asked the maid to wait at a distance.

Tao Yao stepped back, but kept staring at him out of concern.

Nangong Qi tried to be gentle: "I'm not a bad person, but there are some things I want to make clear to you. Your sister only said that doing business is not easy, but she didn't say why it is not easy. Travel all over the country, compare prices from three different stores, and things are more valuable because they are rare, do you understand?"

Shangguan Yunshu thought about it and shook his head: "I understand the literal meaning, but the deeper meaning..."

really.

Nangong Qi pursed his lips and said, "I guess you only look at the account books in the shop and occasionally give advice. This is called working in isolation and being self-contained. As the saying goes, traveling south and north, most businessmen travel all year round, buying goods from the south and selling them in the north."

"I buy goods from the north and sell them in the south. Why? Because things are valuable because they are scarce. Different places have their own scarcities and specialties, and merchants buy specialties from places where they are scarce. Comparing goods from three different stores is to get better, cheaper, and more profitable goods."

Looking at the person in front of him, Shangguan Yunshu felt for the first time the gap in experience.

Not to mention traveling all over the country, she has never even left the capital.

Occasionally I would go to the temple to burn incense and pray.

Being stared at by a girl, Nangong Qi blushed inexplicably: "Don't look at me like that, it's embarrassing."

"You are amazing. You are young but you have such knowledge." Shangguan Yunshu's eyes were sincere and respectful, and seemed to be glowing.

Nangong Qi coughed dryly and said, "Nothing. I was naughty when I was a kid and followed the caravan around."

Shangguan Yunshu's eyes lit up even more: "Then can you tell me more about the caravan?"

"Okay." Nangong Qi was very happy.

The two of them chatted as they walked, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

Tao Yao followed from a distance, very confused as to what they were talking about so enthusiastically.

I was so engrossed in the conversation that I didn't notice I had reached the front door.

Shangguan Yunshu looked regretful: "You should go."

"Yes." Nangong Qi was still unsatisfied and reluctant.

Shangguan Yunshu turned around and walked to Taoyao, offering her the purse: "Let's be friends, and meet again another day."

Nangong Qi hurriedly touched his body, and finally pulled off the jade pendant from his waist: "Let's make friends, and meet again another day."

The two exchanged tokens and agreed to meet again.

One waved goodbye reluctantly, the other looked back every few steps.

When she could no longer see the man, Taoyao stepped forward and said worriedly, "Miss, how can you give a man a purse?"

Shangguan Yunshu clenched the jade pendant, his eyes shining like stars: "I have found the way to the future."

After saying this, she lifted her skirt and ran happily back to the yard.

It may be difficult, but you have to chase it.

Walk out of the mansion and go see the sea and the desert.

Met and parted with many people, and saw the beautiful rivers and mountains.

To this end, she needs to make adequate preparations.

Only then can you feel the magnificent journey.

"Sister, I want to do business!" Shangguan Yunshu stood at the door and shouted out her ideal.

Shangguan Haitong was stunned for a moment, then smiled: "Okay. I wish all your wishes come true."

"Definitely!" Shangguan Yunshu's heart was pounding.

She took an important step towards her future...

The next day, Shangguan Yunshu was sitting in the teahouse, looking down anxiously, and when he saw the person he was waiting for, he hurried to the door to greet him.

Nangong Qi was flattered: "Sorry, I'm late."

"It's okay. Sit down. What kind of tea would you like?" Shangguan Yunshu asked the waiter to serve tea.

The two sat down and continued the topic that had not been finished yesterday.

Shangguan Yunshu supported his chin with his hand and listened intently. It turned out that the world outside was so big and so beautiful.

Nangong Qi was moved by this sincerity and spoke even more vigorously.

They were close friends and would meet in a teahouse to chat whenever they had time.

In a blink of an eye, a month passed and it was a few days before the emperor's birthday banquet.

Nangong Qi looked apologetic and said, "The palace has been very busy lately, so I may not be able to keep the appointment recently."

Shangguan Yunshu smiled and watched, shaking his head gently: "I have something in my heart that I want to say now. It's great to meet you."

"Is that so?" Nangong Qi blushed, wanting to look but not daring to.

We had a very pleasant time together this month.

Even though Shangguan Yunshu was reluctant, he still made up his mind: "I am here to say goodbye today. The caravan has been contacted and the guards have been gathered. It's time for me to embark on my journey. When I come back, I will tell you about my experiences along the way."

Nangong Qi was shocked. It was unexpected yet also seemed expected.

He looked dejected, but quickly adjusted himself: "Take good care of yourself out there and come back safely. Also, have a safe trip."

Shangguan Yunshu stood up and said, "Thank you. I'll be leaving tomorrow, so you don't have to see me off if you're busy."

Nangong Qi stood up and followed behind unconsciously. Shangguan Yunshu walked to the door, paused for a moment, and turned around suddenly.

She rushed into Nangong Qi's arms and hugged him tightly. With tears rolling down his throat, Nangong Qi also hugged the person in his arms excitedly.

They quietly felt the moment until their mood calmed down a little.

Shangguan Yunshu raised his head and slowly stepped back: "Take care."

After saying that, she turned and left without hesitation, running towards her future and journey.

Nangong Qi stretched his hand in the air, and then slowly dropped it: "Take care."

The next day.

Shangguan Yunshu changed into men's clothes and followed the caravan out of the city. She looked back at the capital, and the past flashed before her eyes.

The guard followed the carriage and said, "Sir, be careful with your head."

Shangguan Yunshu smiled, lowered the curtain and got back into the car. This time, she saw the true vastness of the sky and the sea.

Nangong Qi hurried over from the palace and stood on the city wall to see him off. It was unknown how many years had passed since they parted.

There was a carriage parked near the city gate. When Shangguan Haitong saw Nangong Qi, he understood everything.

She sighed, "Let's go back home. The Emperor's birthday banquet will be held in a few days, and there are still many things to prepare."

"Yes." Huanshuang waved the whip and the carriage moved slowly forward.

Shangguan Mansion. Shangguan Sitong caught a cold and lay in bed feeling uncomfortable.

Ruhong brought the medicine bowl and said, "I told you not to stay in the cold at night, but you didn't listen."

Sitting up, Shangguan Sitong drank the medicine in one gulp: "What a pity, I can't go to the birthday party."

Hearing this, Ruhong paused: "Girl..."

Shangguan Sitong smiled sadly: "Some things you just need to tell me, I will do it myself. I'm not stupid, really."

Yun Ping walked to the bedside and said distressedly: "You can just make up an excuse not to go. Why bother, girl?"

"Yeah. Why bother?" Shangguan Sitong lay back on the bed.

She stared at the bed curtains in a daze, thinking of her elder sister's words that day.

Was it really just a dream? Did she really do that before?

Shangguan Haitong came in and saw this scene, feeling mixed emotions: "How is her illness? Did she take the medicine?"

Ruhong and Yunping bowed. "I drank it, but it didn't help."

"You guys go down. I'll stay with her." Shangguan Haitong sat down beside the bed.

The two maids retreated.

Shangguan Sitong coughed twice in discomfort: "Sister, I'm causing you trouble again."