The Comeback of the Charming Farmer's Wife

"Move aside,"

Mu Shaoling laughed and scolded before mounting his horse and following along.

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"Your Highness, you should still travel by carriage."

After leaving Quanya County, they raced along, only resting for about two or three hours each day for the past few days.

Yet, Commandery Princess Dongyang still found it too slow, and by the time they reached Quanyang County, she insisted on abandoning the carriage and switching to horseback.

Her maid, Su Ma, had grown up with her; they were close friends in private, and it was natural for her to feel concerned. Although life in the tribe wasn’t as comfortable as in the Capital City, it was certainly more bearable than current circumstances. It was already quite something that the Princess had left Yunnan for a man, and now she had even rushed to Funan. The Princess was in a hurry to return to the Capital City, but it was uncertain whether Divine Doctor Mu would even consider returning to the Capital City. What a predicament.

"The carriage is too slow; I want to ride a horse."

"But, Your Highness..."

"No buts, just listen to me."

Once she made up her mind, it was rare for her to change it.

"Your Highness, will Divine Doctor Mu really return to the Capital City?"

"I don’t know!" Commandery Princess Dongyang honestly shook her head.

She really couldn’t be sure. That morning when she had said she wanted to return to the Capital City, Yang Chuxia had taken her aside to have a word. Chuxia suggested that Mu Shaoling might not be entirely indifferent to her, comparing his attitude towards her and the girls from the Capital City.

Chuxia also mentioned that Mu Shaoling might just need some time to accept the idea of being forced into marriage by the Emperor’s decree, that once his anger subsided, he would likely return to the Capital City. Besides, it was certain that he had gone out to search for medicines, as he couldn’t have deceived the Emperor; and, after all, one couldn’t search for medicines forever.

Alright then, she was being impatient. Even if she had come out looking for someone, she would still have to wait for the right time to discuss it.

After all, Mu Shaoling’s home was in the Capital City, and he would surely have to return there eventually. It wasn’t like he could stay away from the Capital for life.

Humph, she didn’t care anymore; she would wait for Mu Shaoling in the Capital City. He’d better stay outside for life if he dared.

"Your Highness, do you really like Divine Doctor Mu that much?"

"What kind of question is that?" Commandery Princess Dongyang was slightly irritable, "If I didn’t like him, why would I run all the way to the Capital City?"

"What if Divine Doctor Mu never likes you back?" The little maid was particularly worried about this.

She hoped her mistress could find happiness, but if the man didn’t return the Princess’s affection, what happiness could there be in such a match?

"That’s not something I’m considering right now. Let’s get married first. That fussy man, I bet I could chase him for a lifetime and he wouldn’t admit that he likes me, even if he does one day, he’d probably say he doesn’t."

And that was a concern for later.

"Ah? Why?" Su Ma was baffled.

"Being stubborn, what else?"

Lurking in the shadows, Mu Shaoling couldn’t help but feel annoyed. He was fussy? In what way was he fussy? And him being stubborn? How was he being stubborn? This woman was truly not adorable at all.

The young servant behind Mu Shaoling lowered his head and chuckled quietly. Oh Commandery Princess, you really hit the nail on the head—doesn’t their master epitomize the "stubborn duck"? Otherwise, what was he doing hiding here?

Sensing the servant’s amusement, Mu Shaoling shot a glare his way.

Immediately, the servant straightened up.

"Everyone’s eaten, right? Let’s hurry up and mount your horses," Commandery Princess Dongyang urged half a quarter of an hour later. "When we arrive at the next town, we’ll first find a restaurant to have a meal, then stay overnight at an inn."

"Your Highness, are we not pressing on anymore?" These past days they had been sleeping outdoors in their rush to travel.

"Yes, we’re pressing on. I’m so fed up with that dry, hard ration that I could be sick. We’ll eat something in town, then continue on our journey."