Chapter 273: Chapter 273: This Life Is Short, but Having You Is Joy

"Dinner’s ready! Dinner’s ready!" A voice came from outside the door.

Su Li felt that after eating so many fruits, she wasn’t hungry at all.

After a while, Mo Yang brought the food in.

"Young Master, Young Mistress, the food is simple, please just have some."

Su Li walked forward. Mo Yang whispered, "Young Mistress, is there poison in this food?"

Su Li looked at his mysterious demeanor, finding it a little amusing.

"No poison. Today’s food is edible. Be careful tomorrow night."

Jun Mo said, "Go down and eat. Tonight should be peaceful."

"Yes!"

After Mo Yang left, Jun Mo sat at the table.

"Li’er, eat."

"I’m not hungry. You eat first."

Jun Mo pulled Su Li closer and said, "Have some, otherwise you’ll be hungry at night."

Su Li picked up her chopsticks and symbolically ate a little.

When night fell, Jun Mo said, "You stay in the room and don’t come out. I’ll go talk to Mo Yang about something."

Su Li nodded. "Go ahead."

Jun Mo returned after only a quarter of an hour. Space on the boat was limited, and the two had been in the room, which was indeed a bit boring.

"Let’s sleep. Tomorrow morning, we’ll go to the deck for some fresh air," Jun Mo said.

Lying in bed, she tossed and turned, unable to sleep.

Jun Mo put his hands under his head, turning to look at her.

"Can’t sleep?"

Su Li "mm"ed and said, "I slept for a while in the carriage this afternoon. I don’t feel like sleeping now."

Jun Mo pulled a storybook from his bag and said, "Then I’ll read a storybook to you."

His gentle, pleasant voice filled the small room. Su Li lay on her side, listening.

As he read, Jun Mo’s voice gradually faded.

Su Li asked, confused, "What’s wrong?"

"Li’er, how can I read when you’re looking at me like that? Since you can’t sleep, why don’t we do something meaningful?"

Su Li blushed and pouted, "This is on a boat! Mo Yang and the others are right next door."

Jun Mo chuckled, "What are you thinking? I meant we should discuss what we plan to do after arriving in Xichen."

Su Li felt a little embarrassed by the teasing in his words.

With that expression, and saying those words, anyone would misinterpret it.

"Since Li’er requests it, how can this king not satisfy her?"

Saying this, he gradually drew closer to Su Li. Su Li put a hand to his lips and said, "Sleep!"

Jun Mo pulled her into his embrace, chuckling softly, his chest slightly vibrating.

Su Li, annoyed, her small hand went to his waist and lightly twisted.

Jun Mo stopped laughing, his face pained.

"Li’er, are you trying to murder your husband?"

"That’ll teach you to laugh again."

Jun Mo patted the back of her head and said, "I won’t dare again, my lady, spare my life."

"Hmph!"

After a while, Su Li asked, "Xichen is inaccessible to outsiders. How do you plan to proceed?"

Jun Mo said, "With Huang Yang, entering Xichen isn’t difficult. The difficulty lies in entering Snow Lotus Mountain in Xichen’s extremely cold region while concealing our identities."

Su Li nodded. "You’re right. Snow Lotus Mountain is a vital area in Xichen, equivalent to the imperial mausoleum. Only Xichen royalty are allowed inside, so we’ll have to find a way to contact the Xichen royal family."

Jun Mo patted her back and said, "Let’s take it one step at a time. First, we enter Xichen, then we’ll adapt to the situation."

"Did you go out just now to have Mo Yang and the others check that wooden box?"

"Yes, they’ll go before dawn, when people are deepest in sleep. Li’er, hurry and sleep."

Su Li nestled in his arms and "mm"ed.

Jun Mo kissed her forehead, then closed his eyes.

The next day, light streamed through the window, and Su Li opened her eyes.

She had thought she wouldn’t be able to sleep, but the boat’s gentle rocking made her sleep exceptionally well.

She looked up and met a pair of smiling eyes.

"Li’er, did you sleep well?"

"Very well, and you?"

"Not bad. Get up. Mo Yang and the others must be waiting." 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

As he spoke, Su Li remembered that Mo Yang must have found out what was in the box.

She swiftly put on her outer coat, then opened the door. Mo Yun brought in clear water.

"Young Master, Young Mistress, please wash up. This servant will get the food later."

After washing up, Jun Mo said, "Let Mo Yang in."

Mo Yang came in and closed the door, eagerly saying, "Your Highness, Princess Consort is truly a brilliant strategist!"

Su Li asked curiously, "What’s inside?"

"It’s all swords and blades!"

Jun Mo said coldly, "It seems the water disaster was indeed man-made."

Su Li said, "Man-made is better. It’s easier to deal with than water beasts or water ghosts."

Mo Yang said seriously, "This Qin family has only taken over these few ferry crossings for less than five years, and they’ve already harmed so many people. No wonder they developed so rapidly."

"Hold all positions. Wait for them to make their move," Jun Mo said, tapping the table with his finger, his gaze profound.

"Yes!"

After Mo Yang left, Su Li asked, "What do you plan to do?"

"For this kind of thing, only when they make their move can the evidence be conclusive. Otherwise, if they deny it, saying that the box of weapons is just for defense against pirates, then we’ll be helpless," Jun Mo said unhurriedly.

Su Li nodded in agreement. "You have a point. But we also need to ensure the safety of the others on the boat and ensure the boat reaches the shore safely."

Just then, Mo Yun brought in breakfast. Jun Mo said, "Let’s eat first. Leave these matters to me."

The two ate breakfast, then went to the deck for some air.

There were few people on the deck. Besides the sound of the boat cutting through the water, there was nothing else. A gentle breeze blew.

In the distance, a patch of azure clouds could be seen. A faint golden halo permeated the gaps in the clouds.

At first, the clouds showed a small arc. Gradually, the arc grew larger and larger, becoming clearer and clearer.

Soon, a round, large sun leaped out from the river.

At this moment, the river’s surface was sprinkled with gold dust, shimmering, like a golden brocade, extending all the way to the boat beneath their feet.

What an eternal, beautiful, grand, and magnificent painting!

The most wondrous thing was a faint crescent moon still visible in the distance.

Su Li sighed, "I finally understand the poetic imagery of ’A wheel instantly ascends the heavenly path, chasing away stars and the fading moon.’"

Jun Mo stepped forward and embraced her, resting his chin on her shoulder.

"This isn’t the most beautiful yet. We’ll go to Maple Mountain to watch the sunrise in the future; that’s truly beautiful."

Su Li said, "I’ve long heard that the sunrise over Maple Mountain is beautiful, especially in autumn, with the mountain covered in fiery red maple leaves. Just imagining it against the sunrise is beautiful. However, as long as I’m with Ziyan, even the most ordinary scenery is lush and fragrant, enough for eternal love."

Jun Mo tightened his embrace and whispered, "This life is short, but having you is joy."

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