If I were born again, I would marry a strong but short-lived husband.

Chapter 499 Departure to Suzhou

Winter passes and spring comes.

After spending the New Year with Queen Mother Ruan in the palace, Fu Jinyuan and Shen Suian finally set off for Suzhou.

Fu Jinyi personally went to the city gate to see them off.

Ever since he met Fu Jinyuan, Fu Jinyi has become particularly dependent on his elder brother. Now that they have to be separated, he feels extremely sad.

Prime Minister Ruan also brought Liang to see them off.

"Why can't I see Sister Xia?" Shen Suian was puzzled. Usually Sister Xia went to the Regent's Palace every few days, so she hasn't been seen for a long time.

Liang laughed and said, "Just after the Chinese New Year, she said she wanted to go to her grandparents' home to accompany her grandmother. Really, she never heard back from her after she left."

Shen Sui'an felt doubtful. When Ruan Zhaoxia first knew that they were going to Suzhou, she came to her and cried. It was obvious that she was reluctant to let her go. When she heard that she was going to her maternal grandparents' house, Shen Sui'an felt that something was not right.

"Brother, don't stay in Suzhou for too long. One year at most, definitely not more than two years. You have to come back with sister-in-law and Chao Ge'er."

"Write to me often."

"..."

Fu Jinyuan looked at his brother with red eyes and talked non-stop. He reached out and hugged Fu Jinyi's shoulders.

"Okay, I understand." Fu Jinyuan said in a low voice.

"What's so good about being this lousy emperor? I..." Fu Jinyi cursed while choking with sobs.

Fu Jinyuan covered his mouth, "Don't say such childish words."

Fu Jinyi was not speaking childishly, he really thought that for the sake of the throne, even the closest family members could not be too close. What was the point of it?

It was because the aristocratic family hoped that he could ascend the throne without any turmoil, so even though the eldest brother was obviously more suitable to ascend the throne, in the end he still had to sit in this position.

Now he has forced his own brother to resign and return to his fiefdom.

Fu Jinyi was very angry.

But he couldn't show it yet. He had decided that he would make those who made him unhappy unhappy too.

"After sending you thousands of miles away, we must eventually say goodbye. Prince, Princess, take care." Ruan Xinglin was afraid that Fu Jinyi would say something inappropriate again, so he quickly stepped forward and said.

Fu Jinyuan patted Fu Jinyi's shoulder and said, "I'm leaving."

"Take care, brother." Fu Jinyi's voice choked slightly.

"Your Majesty, Uncle, Aunt, let's go now." Shen Sui'an bowed, turned around and got on the carriage.

Fu Jinyuan rode in front on horseback, leaving the royal capital with his wife and children without looking back.

Years ago, Zhao Jiuling set off for Suzhou ahead of them and took most of the palace's luggage with him. Now Shen Sui'an and his group were traveling light.

Since coming to the Southern Dynasty, Shen Sui'an has been in the royal capital. This time he just happened to take a look at the mountains and rivers of the Southern Dynasty.

After watching the carriage of Fu Jinyuan and his party gradually disappear at the end of the official road, Fu Jinyi reluctantly withdrew his gaze.

"Let's go back to the palace." He said calmly.

There was hidden worry in Ruan Xinglin's eyes, and he glanced at Fu Jinyi.

"Your Majesty, I will accompany you back to the palace."

Fu Jinyi waved his hand, "No need, uncle and aunt, please go back."

"emperor……"

"I'm not a child. I know that separation is for reunion." Fu Jinyi said with a smile.

Ruan Xinglin watched the little emperor get on the carriage and suddenly realized that the little emperor had grown up.

Not only has he grown taller, but his demeanor has also matured.

This is a good thing.

When he was a prince, he could be willful and childish, but now that he is an emperor, he must have the composure of an emperor.

"Sister Xia usually has a good relationship with the Regent Princess, and she didn't come to see us off today. It's really a bit unreasonable." After getting on the carriage, Ruan Xinglin frowned and said to Liang.

Liang: "Yes, I also told her to come back early. When I go back, I will ask someone to tell her to write to the Regent Princess no matter what."

"She rarely went to her grandparents' house during the Chinese New Year before. Is there any exception this year?" Ruan Xinglin asked.

"No, she just said she was going to visit her grandparents."

Ruan Xinglin glanced at his wife and said, "Send someone to pick her up tomorrow."

When Liang heard her husband say this, her heart sank inexplicably.

"Husband, do you think... Sister Xia is not at her maternal home?"

Ruan Xinglin: "Being here is the best."

Liang was a little nervous now, and immediately sent someone to Liang's house to pick up Ruan Zhaoxia. It was not until the next day that the servant came back from Liang's house with a pale face.

Ruan Zhaoxia did not go to the Liang family.

"..." Liang's eyes went dark.

"If she's not at the Liang family, where else can she go?"

Ruan Xinglin rubbed his brows and asked, "How long has Sister Xia been away from home?"

Liang's face turned pale. "It's been at least ten days."

"No need to look for her, she must have gone to Suzhou." Ruan Xinglin snorted coldly, "When the Regent arrives in Suzhou, he will have someone send her back."

"What is she doing in Suzhou?" Liang raised her voice.

Ruan Xinglin frowned. He had some vague guesses in his mind, but seeing his wife's expression, he decided not to provoke her for the time being.

"Playful." Ruan Xinglin said.

Liang refused to believe it. Although her daughter was naughty sometimes, she was not a rebellious person. There must be a reason why she did such a thing without consulting anyone.

Ruan Xinglin comforted his wife, "Don't worry, I'll send someone to find her."

"Take her back and I will teach her a lesson." Liang was so angry that her eyes turned red.

……

The green horse-drawn carriage rolled along the official road, and the sound of wind whistled past the window.

Shen Sui'an and his companions did not walk fast. They enjoyed the scenery while learning about the lives of the people in the Southern Dynasty.

Apart from a few refugees who had come from Hexi and were occasionally seen begging on the roadside, most of the people were still able to live and work in peace and contentment.

However, after hearing that the flood in Hexi had been resolved and even the rice merchants who had monopolized the grain market and raised the price had been arrested, these refugees finally decided to return to Hexi.

Fu Jinyuan asked the government to provide them with food and travel permits so that they could return to their hometown as soon as possible.

"Wudao Mountain is ahead." Fu Jinyuan pointed to a mountain towering into the clouds ahead.

The five continuous mountains look like five outstretched fingers. From a distance, they look majestic and imposing. No wonder they are famous Taoist mountains in the Southern Dynasties.

They were coming to pick up the Empress Dowager and go to Suzhou together.

At the foot of the mountain, nine hundred and ninety-nine stone steps are submerged in the clouds, and the bronze Taoist bell on the top of the mountain makes a ripple-like sound.

Chao Ge'er, who was in Shen Sui'an's arms, suddenly stretched out his hand and pointed at the big bird that suddenly flew out of the mountain, "Ah, ah."

The Empress Dowager's maids were already waiting for them at the foot of the mountain.

"This servant greets the prince and princess."

"The Empress Dowager ordered me to wait here for the prince and princess. Please follow me up."

Wudaoshan Taoism is hidden halfway up the mountain. The temple can only be vaguely seen from the foot of the mountain. Only when she got closer did she realize that the Taoist temple is even more majestic than she had imagined. It is truly a work of art that is ingeniously crafted and intricately carved.

As he entered the gate of the Taoist temple, he suddenly felt a sense of tranquility that went straight to his soul, and even Shen Sui'an couldn't help but slow down his breathing.

Only Chao Ge'er seemed to be attracted and made excited sounds from time to time.