Koi Fubao: Being loved by everyone on the road to escape from famine

Chapter 275: A Covenant to Spend the Rest of Your Life Together

While the shop owner ordered the waiter to carry the heavy cloths outside the door one by one and pile them on the backs of two slightly dissatisfied horses, he secretly sighed at his good fortune today.

Xiao Zhixue paid the bill and then walked out of the cloth shop side by side with Fan Yanmu.

So the group came to a deserted alley. Xiao Zhixue whispered a spell, and the fabrics disappeared into the air as if pulled by an invisible hand, hiding in her secret space.

Afterwards, the two of them mounted their horses again and slowly returned to Shengyuan Mansion along the road bathed in the setting sun.

Along the way, the two talked and laughed constantly. The tacit understanding and sweetness in their behavior made them seem like a pair of immortal lovers, attracting the attention of passers-by.

When we returned to the mansion, Ying Yi and Ying Er had been waiting for a long time. They were carrying several strings of red firecrackers on their shoulders and had smiles on their faces that they couldn't hide.

Seeing this, Fan Yanmu frowned slightly and said, "Why buy these firecrackers instead of staying in the mansion?"

Ying Er chuckled, his eyes flashing with cunning light: "Master, isn't it because your big wedding is coming? We have to prepare for a rainy day and prepare more firecrackers. When you marry Miss Su, the whole Shengyuan Mansion and even the whole Nanchong City will be bustling with excitement to celebrate your happy event!"

Unexpectedly, Fan Yanmu did not scold Ying Er this time. An imperceptible joy flashed across his eyes, but a trace of worry emerged in his heart, wondering whether Ying Yi and Ying Er's actions would displease Xiao Zhixue?

He couldn't help but look at Xiao Zhixue, but saw that she was not displeased at all. Instead, she smiled like a flower, bright and warm.

"A few strings of firecrackers are not enough. If I really want to marry into the Fan family, I will have a grand wedding with firecrackers blasting all over. I will let the people of Nanchong City come to witness the grand occasion of my marriage to Fan Yanmu in all its glory."

There was a hint of joking in Xiao Zhixue's words, but more of it was her expectation and confidence for a better life in the future.

Hearing this, the last bit of worry in Fan Yanmu's heart also dissipated. He gently took Xiao Zhixue's hand, his eyes full of pampering and determination: "Don't worry, your wish is my goal. When you marry into my Fan family, I will make you the happiest bride in the world."

The joy in Fan Yanmu's heart was like a flower quietly blooming in spring, so gorgeous that it almost broke through his chest and leaped into the world.

Her words, though light and understated, seemed like the most beautiful notes in the world, woven into a melody of promise. Wasn't it a tacit agreement to spend the rest of her life with him?

The excitement surged like a tide. Fan Yanmu acted almost without thinking. A surge of blood rushed to his heart. He suddenly hugged Xiao Zhixue into his arms, holding her tightly like a treasure, and then drew a graceful arc in the air, as if he wanted the whole world to witness the joy of this moment.

Xiao Zhixue experienced this kind of sudden romance for the first time. Her heartbeat quickened and her cheeks flushed. She called out in panic but still coquettishly, "Fan Yanmu, please put me down. If the elders at home see me, how can I go out and see people in the future!"

There was shyness and a hint of sweet complaint in her words.

After hearing this, Fan Yanmu smiled gently and carefully placed her on the ground. His eyes were filled with doting, and it seemed that even the air had become sweet.

His heart was in turmoil and he wished time would stop right there and then, but due to the loyal and perceptive Shadow One and Shadow Two beside him, his irrepressible emotions could only turn into a deep gaze and he dared not go beyond the line.

Upon seeing this, Shadow One and Shadow Two exchanged knowing looks with each other, secretly feeling happy for their master's happiness. It seemed that their master's good marriage was a natural outcome and good things were about to happen.

Not far away, Fang Weiyi and Fang Jiawen stood silently, witnessing the romantic scene of Fan Yanmu holding Xiao Zhixue in his arms and spinning around. A trace of loss and bitterness that was hard to conceal flashed in their eyes.

Fang Weiyi took a deep breath and let out a heavy sigh, as if saying goodbye to an unfulfilled dream, then turned around and left resolutely.

Fang Jiawen followed closely behind. Xiao Zhixue's words were like cold water poured over their heads, making them realize that this relationship no longer belonged to them.

The atmosphere at dinner was a little heavy. Xiao Zhixue announced to her family her decision to accompany Fan Yanmu to the southwestern border in three days.

Zhou Shuqiong and Xiao Wei frowned immediately, their hearts filled with worry.

There are constant wars on the border, and crises are lurking on all sides. It is hard to predict the outcome of Xiao Zhixue's trip, and the unknown future makes her worried.

Upon hearing the news, Xiao Tingrui and Xiao Tingxuan expressed their willingness to go together, but were firmly rejected by Xiao Zhixue.

"I am going to the battlefield, not to travel. You don't practice martial arts. What will happen to your parents if you encounter danger?"

Although her tone was firm, she could not hide her deep concern for her family. Xiao Tingrui and Xiao Tingxuan were speechless for a moment and could only lower their heads, with mixed feelings in their hearts.

"Third sister, what should we do now that you are gone?"

Zhou Shuqiong's words expressed everyone's thoughts, and the air was filled with the sadness of parting.

Xiao Zhixue had already made plans. She gently comforted him, "Don't worry, I will return safely. When the time comes, I will take you and the villagers to settle down in the capital and live a stable life."

Her eyes were shining with determination. "Dad, Mom, Big Brother, Second Brother, and all the villagers, please wait in Shengyuan Mansion with peace of mind. I have made careful arrangements, and everything will be fine."

Although the family was full of worries, they could only accept this reality helplessly. After all, everyone knew that the decision Xiao Zhixue made was for a better future for everyone.

At dawn the next day, Fang Weiyi and Fang Jiawen did not say goodbye to anyone, and quietly left Shengyuan Mansion with Jiuer, embarking on the journey back to the Divine Doctor Valley.

When Xiao Zhixue discovered that the two had left without saying goodbye, she only found a letter in the empty room.

In the letter, they were frank with each other, knowing full well that their abilities were inferior to Fan Yanmu's, and they also understood the position they held in Xiao Zhixue's heart, so they chose to leave without saying goodbye, determined to return to the Valley of Divine Doctors, concentrate on studying medicine, and hope that one day they could become someone worthy of her recognition.

Xiao Zhixue didn't mind the two people's silent departure too much.

She had already had an idea in mind and adjusted her original plan. Even without them, she had enough confidence to lead her family and fellow villagers to find a place of their own in the capital.

After all, they came from the Valley of Divine Doctors and would return one day. Leaving early might be a relief.

In the blink of an eye, the morning of three days later arrived, and the sunlight penetrated the mist and spread across the earth.

After having breakfast, Xiao Zhixue, Fan Yanmu, Ying Yi and Ying Er said goodbye to their families reluctantly and set off for the City Lord's Mansion.

In front of the City Lord's Mansion, there was a lot of noise and noise, and groups of men with different expressions gathered.