newbobooks Chapter 176 Waiting for You to Come Back
Chapter 176 Waiting for You to Come Back
The section of the river embankment that was washed away had just been reinforced after last year's flood season, so it shouldn't have been washed away so easily.
Therefore, the Emperor ordered the Censorate to send people to thoroughly investigate the matter.
This task was assigned to Gu Peiyan and another censor.
As soon as Gu Peiyan got home, she told Gu Song about the matter.
Now, he has revealed the whole situation to Wei Dongning.
Seeing Wei Dongning remain silent, Gu Peiyan assumed she was reluctant to part with him and gently comforted her, "If this trip goes smoothly, I may be able to return in a month or so."
However, that wasn't what Wei Dongning was thinking about at all.
She was considering the likelihood of her going with him: "I'll go to Ningcheng with you."
"No way." Gu Peiyan rejected her suggestion without even thinking.
"Why! I can help you too, and I also have martial arts skills, so I can protect you."
Wei Dongning suddenly stood up.
She had even figured out how to arrange things at home, but he rejected it.
How could she not be excited?
Gu Peiyan sighed and pulled her to sit down with him. "We still don't know what the situation is like in Ningcheng. I don't want you to suffer with me. I know you care about the local people, but I'm also worried about your safety. Do you understand my feelings?"
If the place they were traveling to wasn't a disaster-stricken area, he would have been very willing to take her along, as if they were a couple taking the opportunity to go on a trip.
However, the current floods are severe, making it a very unsuitable time for travel.
Besides, it is said that a major disaster is followed by a major epidemic, and he couldn't bear to let her take that risk.
She was still young and full of passion, but he had to think things through carefully.
Wei Dongning pursed her lips and did not answer him.
She understood his concerns, but she always wanted to do something for that place.
She originally planned to go with him and deliver some supplies, such as tents, to the local people.
She could also set up a soup kitchen over there.
Even if she can't help much with her abilities, she can at least ensure the survival of some people.
“Ningbao, I actually agree with Gu Peiyan’s statement.” Xiao Wu, worried that Wei Dongning might be stubborn, quickly advised her, “If I had the ability to make you immune to all poisons, I would never stop you.”
Wei Dongning understood the reasoning, but she felt that Gu Peiyan rejected her idea too quickly, which made her a little unhappy.
But she also knew that they were now facing a major issue concerning the survival of the people, and she could not act willfully and only consider her own thoughts.
After a long pause, Wei Dongning looked at Gu Peiyan with a serious expression: "Gu Peiyan, I promised to wait for you to come back at home. You also have to promise me that you will come back safe and sound."
"it is good."
"You keep your word?"
"It's a word."
Wei Dongning gave Gu Peiyan a deep look, then loudly ordered Qian Rong, who was standing at the door, "Qian Rong, go pack your young master's luggage."
Gu Peiyan was about to leave early the next morning, and Wei Dongning didn't sleep well at all that night.
Afraid of disturbing Gu Peiyan's rest, he stubbornly maintained the same posture until dawn.
As soon as it was dawn, she rolled over and got out of bed.
Gu Peiyan tenderly stroked the dark circles under her eyes: "Sleep a little longer."
“It’s okay, I can sleep after you leave.” Wei Dongning shook her head, rejecting his suggestion: “I want to have breakfast with you.”
"it is good."
When Wei Dongning ate breakfast, it felt like she was chewing wax.
She ate something quickly, put down her chopsticks, and rested her chin on her hand, looking at him.
Gu Peiyan couldn't help but find it a little funny: "Why did you only eat such a small amount?"
"I'm not hungry yet, you should eat more. By the way, I had Xiao Fu sew silver notes into the clothes in your bundle and the shoes you're wearing."
As for how much money it was, Wei Dongning didn't quite remember.
Anyway, the money should be enough to buy a house.
The reason they didn't hand over the silver notes directly to him was because they were worried that they might be robbed on the road.
After all, the mountains are high and the roads are long, and no one can guarantee that the journey will be absolutely safe.
And there's a saying, isn't there—"poor family, rich road trip"?
Gu Peiyan was slightly surprised upon hearing this, but felt a warmth in her heart: "A Ning's thoughtfulness is truly my good fortune."
Stop flattering me, and don't forget what you promised me.
"Would A-Ning be willing to see me off at the city gate later?"
Wei Dongning answered decisively: "I don't want to."
Gu Peiyan was not angry when she heard her refusal. After finishing the last mouthful of porridge in her bowl, she calmly got up and left with Qianrong.
Only after they had left the courtyard did Xiao Fu finally say what she had been hesitating to say: "Young Madam, are you really not going to see the young master off?"
"Guess?" Wei Dongning stood up, walked to the wardrobe, and took out a set of extremely low-key clothes that she had never worn before and changed into.
Having seen through her thoughts, Xiao Wu licked her little paws: "Women, indeed, are creatures who like to say one thing and mean another."
"So what? It's my leg. I can go wherever I want."
Xiao Fu's lips curled into a knowing smile: "I'll change the young mistress's clothes so she won't be recognized."
"You really understand me. We need to be quick, or it will be too late."
Xiao Fu's makeup skills are quite good; she quickly gave her a new look.
Wei Dongning hurriedly pulled Xiao Fu to the city wall and looked down, just in time to meet Gu Peiyan's smiling eyes.
Wei Dongning felt a little embarrassed for a moment.
She hadn't expected Gu Peiyan to have such good eyesight; even though she had changed her look and was so far away, he could still recognize her.
The two were separated by the height of a city wall, gazing at each other from afar.
They communicated silently with their eyes.
His colleagues were wondering why he was still waiting there even though he had already left the city gates, and why he couldn't move forward.
Looking up in the direction he was looking, she cheered with an "Oh~".
Envious glances swept between them.
But she still rationally reminded Gu Peiyan: "Ningcheng is far away, we need to set off as soon as possible."
"Understood." Gu Peiyan glanced at Wei Dongning again, then pulled on the reins and left with Qian Rong and his colleagues.
Wei Dongning braced her hands on the city wall, leaning slightly forward, trying to see further.
Xiao Fu was genuinely worried about her safety and held her tightly by her side, saying, "Young Madam, please be careful."
"It's alright, I know what I'm doing." Only after Gu Peiyan's figure had become a small dot did Wei Dongning reluctantly turn her gaze away, look at Xiao Fu, and speak somewhat listlessly: "Let's go home."
Xiao Fu accompanied her as they slowly walked down the city wall.
Seeing her somewhat absent-minded look, he thought for a moment and teased, "Young Madam, this is the first time I've ever seen you so distracted by someone else."
"You little brat, you're teasing me again."
"That's right. When the young master left, it was as if he took your soul with him."
People were coming and going below the city gate, and Xiao Fu's words made Wei Dongning feel embarrassed: "If you keep talking nonsense, I won't give you any dinner tonight."
Xiao Fu stuck out her tongue in submission and accompanied her towards the Gu residence.
Just as they arrived at the entrance of the Gu residence, they encountered Zhong Shuyue, who had come looking for Wei Dongning, lingering at the gate.