Ziyu, I've Missed You So Much!

On the sixth day of the second month, it was supposed to be an auspicious day for Gao Shun and the others to set out for Linyi. Unfortunately, the guest and host had switched places, and the day had become a farewell for the Lan family.

Several large ships slowly left the dock. Ever since Guangzhou had been built, Lu Lingqi had never traveled by ship. This trip to Yi Province was practically a long journey for the whole Lan family.

Gao Shun had suggested that Lan Tian bring more guards, but Lan Tian felt it would be unseemly to make a show of force when visiting Liu Bei in Yi Province. Gao Yuan's Trap-Breaking Army guards and Lu Lingqi's sword attendants numbered fewer than a hundred altogether.

Little Lan Qing had never traveled far from home. She was thrilled by the scenery outside and kept asking Lu Lingqi all sorts of questions, showing no sign of seasickness.

"Jibo, you've traveled a long way, and now you have to set off again without even resting. It must be hard, spending every day at the mercy of wind and waves. The king could have sent someone with a letter, so there was no need for you to make the trip yourself." Lan Tian stood at the bow, being very polite.

"Every envoy who's visited Jiao Province in recent years knows how prosperous and wealthy it is under your command. Many people in Shu would like to see it for themselves, but the mountains are high and the roads are long, making travel extremely inconvenient. The king knows I'm quite fond of sailing, so he sent me to Guangzhou for a visit. He must have something important to discuss with you." Yi Ji thought that Lan Tian was such a high-ranking minister