After being reborn, I became the apple of my enemy's eye.

Chapter 126 Going Back Together

Huiying was determined, but Yanyun was worried that after she left, some people might not take them seriously, and Huiying would always be at a disadvantage if she led them.

Yan Yun told Huiying to protect herself, as Zheng Jihua was backing the academy, so there wouldn't be anyone who would cause trouble for no reason.

However, the women that Huiying brought were not ordinary women who would have ended up homeless.

Although Yan Yun took them in, he didn't know all of their backgrounds.

She left a note for Huiying, telling her to be careful.

The day of departure came quickly.

Zheng Jihua saw Yan Yun off as he boarded the carriage, still giving him instructions.

Han Shu told Yan Yun that he wasn't going on a trip; if he came with him, he shouldn't think he could still live as comfortably as a young lady in the mansion.

When Yan Yun came from Changgu City, his back ached from sitting so long.

This journey is the first hurdle.

The little dumpling next to me said excitedly, "Finally, we can look around everywhere!"

She excitedly circled around Yan Yun, saying that she could finally go out of the capital to see other places.

Han Shu stroked his beard.

"Once you leave this comfortable circle, you'll be in for a world of hurt."

Before the trip, Han Shu said that there shouldn't be too many women in the group. Yan Yun originally didn't plan to let Qing'er come along, but wanted Ru Qing to come back to Changgu City.

But Ru Qing didn't come to see him again for a long time.

Yan Yun didn't know what her final choice would be.

Zheng Jihua, however, did not agree to Han Shu not bringing a maid. Ning'er could not be left without someone to serve her. He asked Qing'er to come with them, since there still needed to be a maid to do things. He couldn't let Ning'er take care of this old man, Han Shu.

Qing'er and Yan Yun both changed into men's clothing, and their hair was tied up high.

Shu Shu stood to the side, genuinely believing that she was going on a trip.

Han Shu's carriage took Yan Yun and Qing'er away.

Zheng Jihua did not inform the old lady or the concubine about Yan Yun's return to Yuanjing.

Therefore, no one came out to see them off.

He stood on the second floor not far away, watching Yan Yun and his entourage get into the carriage.

The people who were with him also scattered.

"You must protect the young lady's safety at all times."

After Han Shu got into the carriage, he held the book and kept reading.

Meanwhile, the small group kept chattering and asking Yan Yun what Changgu City was like. Because she knew Yan Yun came from Changgu City, she wanted to know what fun things there were to do in Changgu City.

Yan Yun thought about what the little dumpling said seriously, but unfortunately she hadn't left the manor much and didn't know what was fun in Changgu City.

To my shame, I've lived in Changgu City for over a decade, yet when faced with these problems, I was completely clueless and couldn't even answer the children's questions.

Seeing that Yan Yun was having some difficulty answering, Qing'er continued, "And what does Miss Shu usually like to do?"

Following up on that, she asked the little girl other questions, such as what she usually plays.

The little dumpling immediately frowned and thought for a moment. When Qing'er mentioned things about her own household, she was obviously unhappy as well. She sat to the side, her previous happiness gone.

Han Shu said to the little dumpling from the side, "You little rascal, you really are quite a handful."

He then looked at Yan Yun, "You always have books with you at all times, but you don't even bring them on this occasion. It seems you're just putting on an act."

The little dumpling was still fuming, her brows furrowed because she remembered the last time Han Shu had upset her.

Han Shu could tell at a glance that she was unhappy.

"It was I, the old man, who took you to the capital. Since you're still arguing, why are you following me? I'll just take you back."

The little dumpling stubbornly insisted, "I didn't follow you, I followed Sister Yan Yun."

Yan Yun patted her head.

Why is Mr. Han teasing the child?

The little dumpling nestled sadly in Yan Yun's arms, her earlier stubbornness gone.

Han Shu looked at Yan Yun and said, "You're quite patient, girl."

Shu Shu is still young, so Yan Yun naturally dotes on her.

Just as Han Shu was speaking.

The carriage stopped.

The coachman called out, "Sir, we've arrived outside the city."

Han Shu put down the book in his hand, got up and got off the carriage.

When Yan Yun was about to leave, Han Shu said, "You all stay inside."

Outside the open carriage door, the man on horseback jumped down.

Yan Yun peeked out of the carriage and immediately recognized who it was.

He was the third prince he had met before, and he walked toward Han Shu.

"Mr. Han."

"Is everything ready?"

"Yes."

"Then let's go."

Han Shu did not tell him that there were still people inside the carriage.

He was the one who first noticed Yan Yun, who was secretly watching.

"Mr. Han? Inside this carriage?"

Han Shu didn't turn around, and simply said, "I brought a few pageboys with me. I'm taking them out to broaden their horizons."

Sima Yue recognized Yan Yun at a glance. She was Zheng Jihua's daughter. Mr. Han said she was a pageboy, so Sima Yue kept quiet and did not reveal Yan Yun's identity.

He looked away. "With someone taking care of Mr. Han, I feel much more at ease."

Han Shu blew on his beard, saying, "It's not certain who will take care of whom."

"Young master, please give the order to set off."

After Han Shu finished speaking, he turned around and returned to the carriage. Yan Yun released the little dumpling and reached out his hand to Han Shu.

Han Shu did not rely on her for support. Although he looked old, he moved with ease and did not need anyone to get on or off the carriage.

The coachman closed the carriage door.

Yan Yun glanced at the group and saw Nan Yunjing, who was also with the group.

Yan Yun raised her hand, intending to point to Nan Yunjing, but Han Shu didn't notice her gesture. Qing'er was about to speak.

The groom steered the horse forward.

Yan Yun reached out and pulled the curtain inside the carriage up, revealing a glimpse of the beautiful scenery outside.

Han Shu, however, didn't seem to care. He had completely rolled up his curtain, as he was using the light to organize the books he had brought.

The little dumpling followed Yan Yun and looked outside. She immediately spotted Nan Yunjing riding a horse.

She immediately said to Yan Yun, "Sister, look, Brother Nan Yun Jing is here too."

Yan Yun was looking at him.

I saw Nagumo Kage because I never expected him to be here.

He rode on horseback, his dark blue robe making him appear somewhat pale. Yan Yun glanced at Nan Yun Jing.

The little dumpling next to Yan Yun immediately asked, "Sister, what do you think of Brother Nan? Isn't he handsome? Isn't he very good-looking?"

The little dumpling had been looking listless just moments before, but as soon as it saw Nan Yunjing, it perked up again.

Yan Yun glanced at Mr. Han beside him, but didn't know how to respond.

If we're just talking about looks, Nagumo Kei is undoubtedly one of the best-looking men, but I don't think it's because of his appearance.

Han Shu interrupted, having overheard the little dumpling commenting on Nan Yunjing's appearance.

He directly commented on the little girl, "You little brat, you're actually commenting on other people's appearances?"

The little dumpling pouted at Han Shu.

"Brother Nan is so handsome, even Grandpa Han couldn't compare to him before."

Han Shu laughed heartily, then said very seriously, "A person's physical body only lasts for a few decades. You little dumpling, you were born too late to know that I was the most handsome man in the capital back then."

Yan Yun thought Han Shu wouldn't argue with the little dumpling.

But hearing these words from his mouth, Yan Yun was still slightly shocked that he was the most handsome man in the capital.

After all, Zheng Jihua had praised Mr. Han Shu, yet he turned out to be such a person.

He was completely different from the quiet and reserved Mr. Shu of the past.

Mr. Han looked at Yan Yun, "You obviously don't believe it either? Back then, Shu Qinghe was far inferior to me."

The Shu Qinghe he mentioned was Yan Yun's husband.

I saw his name on the tombstone of Nagumo Keikaku.

Han Shu recalled those days with emotion, "Although we were about the same in terms of knowledge, I was naturally better in terms of appearance."

The little dumpling immediately started arguing with him.

“How could that be? Grandpa Han, you look so old now. Look at your hair, it’s all white.”

Han Shu said, "That's why I was talking about back then, not now."

The little dumpling also grasped the key point, "So now Brother Nan Yun Jing is the most handsome man in Yuanjing?"

Han Shu shook his head in denial, "What do you know, girl? The most beautiful woman and the most handsome man in the capital right now is naturally the Emperor..."

Just as he was about to blurt out that name, he noticed Yan Yun and Qing'er staring at him.

Han Shu coughed and immediately shut up, stopping himself from continuing.