True to form, as soon as Ye Jiu’s words fell, Sikong Mo had already opened his mouth, "I have found a place, but it’s a bit far. You’ll have to take another trip with me."
"That’s not a problem." The gold has been paid, and the sooner she delivered the grain, the more at ease she would feel. Otherwise, taking money without handing over the goods always made her feel as if she owed him something.
"If you’re tired, we can go tomorrow during the daytime. It’s not urgent." Anyway, leaving the capital city would take two days, and Sikong Mo knew Ye Jiu had been busy these past two days and feared she wasn’t resting well, which was why he suggested so.
However, as soon as he finished speaking and turned his head, he saw Ye Jiu’s bright, sparkling eyes. Where was even a hint of fatigue?
Sighing, Sikong Mo couldn’t help but chuckle.
Indeed, she was a little girl greedy for money. When money was involved, all sense of fatigue was forgotten.
"I’m not tired." Ye Jiu’s words came out just in time.
"Since you’re not tired, then let’s go." Sikong Mo said, turning around, and as soon as he stepped into the courtyard, he had someone fetch the horses.
Lately, he had been carrying her around using his qinggong, so Ye Jiu hadn’t expected him to have someone bring the horses. Her expression showed a momentary daze.
Sikong Mo turned his head and caught Ye Jiu with such an expression.
Raising his hand, Sikong Mo touched Ye Jiu’s head and asked, "Where’s your veil? Not wearing it today?"
Ye Jiu’s face bore a striking resemblance to Prince Jing. If someone saw her, they would probably believe they were father and daughter without question.
"Not wearing it. It’s late at night, and I doubt anyone will see me, especially while I’m with Young Master Sikong." Ye Jiu was quite confident in the security of Sikong Mo’s residence.
Ye Jiu’s trust made Sikong Mo’s mood joyful.
The corners of his lips turned up subtly, casting Ye Jiu into a spell of fascination.
It wasn’t that she was lecherous; it’s just that the man was too unfairly handsome.
Sikong Mo was very pleased with Ye Jiu’s expression.
Once the horse was brought over, Sikong Mo and Ye Jiu raced through the streets.
Being nestled once again in that familiar embrace, Ye Jiu felt as if it were a lifetime ago.
"Young Master Sikong, where are we going?" Ye Jiu asked, bewildered.
"Out of the city. We’ll store the grain in a manor outside the city first. I’ll have someone come over and sort it out tomorrow," Sikong Mo replied.
The streets were silent, with only the sound of horse hooves tapping.
When they arrived at the city gate, which was closed, the soldiers swiftly opened the gates for Sikong Mo after he showed his waist token, not daring to make a single careless move.
After leaving the city, the sky grew even darker, with only the moonlight shining on the ground, guiding their way forward.
Ye Jiu did not know how much farther they had to go, but the jolting ride was making her exceptionally drowsy.
Gradually, leaning against Sikong Mo, Ye Jiu slowly drifted into sleep.
When Ye Jiu awoke again, she opened her eyes to find herself lying in bed with Sikong Mo sitting beside her, gazing at her steadily.
"Young Master Sikong..." Ye Jiu called out in alarm as she sat up.
"Awake?" Sikong Mo said.
Embarrassed, Ye Jiu looked outside at the bright sky and asked stupidly, "What time is it now?"
"It’s already morning. You fell asleep yesterday, and since you were so tired, I didn’t wake you," Sikong Mo explained.
Yet Ye Jiu exclaimed, "It’s morning already? Oh no, Wenzheng and my fourth brother will be worried sick if they can’t find me."
"No need to worry. I sent someone to inform them. I told them that you were dealing with something important with me and wouldn’t return last night. You don’t need to be concerned, Jiujiu," Sikong Mo reassured her.
Ye Jiu sighed in relief, "That’s good. It’s just I’ve caused so much trouble for Young Master Sikong."