After they left, Fang Er asked Xiao Qing and Chai Yue to prepare the things they needed to bring for the departure in three days.
Xiao Qing was surprised, "Young Master, can Qing'er go too?"
Fang Er nodded.
"You and Xing'er will both follow. It will be convenient to look after Madam."
Xiao Qing was overjoyed and immediately ran off to inform Xing'er.
Chai Yue sat beside Fang Er, still a little uneasy.
"My Lord, is it really alright for Yue'er to take the two of them with the army?"
Fang Er gently stroked her hair and said with a smile.
"What are you afraid of? I'm here for everything, and your father will also be leading troops on the ship."
Hearing Fang Er say this, Chai Yue finally accepted the idea of going out to sea together.
Three days passed in a flash.
Early in the morning, Fang Manor was bustling with activity.
The maids had prepared breakfast before dawn. Xiao Qing knocked on Fang Er's door.
"Young Master, wake up and wash up for breakfast."
Fang Er lay in bed, reluctant to get up.
He tossed and turned, and before he knew it, he had fallen asleep again.
He vaguely felt someone leaning by the bed watching him, and his eyes snapped open.
It was Chai Yue.
The girl was sitting by the bed, propping her chin on her hands, smiling and watching him.
Fang Er rubbed his eyes.
"What time is it?"
Chai Yue pointed to the sky outside, "My Lord, it's already Chen Shi!"
"Uh, only Chen Shi!"
But seeing Chai Yue's expression, Fang Er couldn't stay in bed any longer and got up.
The weather had not yet turned cold, so he was only wearing a pair of shorts. As soon as he stood up, his morning physiological response was clearly seen by Chai Yue.
"Ah!!"
Chai Yue let out a startled cry, then covered her face and ran out.
Fang Er was extremely embarrassed!
This vitality was too damn vigorous!
He had no choice but to put on his clothes, bend over, and run to the privy to relieve himself.
Xiao Qing had already prepared the washbasin and was waiting in the courtyard.
"Young Master, shall we wash up now?"
Fang Er nodded and walked over, splashing cool water on his face, instantly making him feel refreshed.
He picked up the toothbrush beside him, which already had a dollop of sparkling toothpaste on it.
Fortunately, Fang Er had taken out these common items the day they were exchanged.
Otherwise, he would have to go back to cleaning his mouth with salt.
It was so salty!
After brushing his teeth for a while, he spat out white foam.
He took a mouthful of clean water, rinsed his mouth, and then spat it forcefully into the trash can beside him.
After washing away the foam from his mouth, Xiao Qing came over with a towel and gently wiped the water droplets from his face.
"Young Master, the food is getting cold. Should I heat it up?"
Fang Er scanned the courtyard, "Where is your Madam?"
Xiao Qing said, "After Madam came out of your room, she seemed to have gone back to her room. Should Qing'er go and invite her?"
Fang Er waved his hand and sat down at the table to start breakfast.
Fried eggs, steamed buns, and pickles with millet porridge. It was delicious.
He had only eaten half of it when Huang Sheng came to report that Chai Shao had arrived.
Fang Er wiped his mouth and went out to greet him.
Chai Shao had also changed into his military uniform, the uniform of the Mie Lu Army.
He was the first person in the Mie Lu Army to change his uniform.
Unlike Cheng Yaojin, his collar insignia was two crossed muskets.
Seeing Fang Er come out, Chai Shao asked, "When do we depart?"
Fang Er, who had only eaten half a meal, found it difficult to continue eating. He could always get something to eat on the ship.
"We leave now. Qing'er, go and invite Madam."
Xiao Qing nodded and went to the backyard to invite Chai Yue.
A moment later, Chai Yue walked out of the courtyard.
Xiao Qing and Xing'er followed behind her, each carrying a small bundle.
The luggage had already been sent to the ship in advance. What they were carrying now was only what they had suddenly decided to bring.
Seeing Chai Shao, Chai Yue first bowed, "Yue'er greets Father."
Chai Shao looked at the bundles in Xiao Qing and Xing'er's hands in surprise, "What is this?"
Fang Er explained, "This young man asked Yue'er to come along to broaden her horizons."
Chai Shao slapped him on the shoulder.
"Good lad, I didn't misjudge you!"
The slap made Fang Er wince in pain.
Did he practice Iron Sand Palm for this?
After a brief exchange between father and daughter, everyone began to set off.
The Yan Yun Cavalry had already started their vehicles and were waiting outside.
At the pier outside the Ba River dock, the soldiers of the Five Battalions of the Tian Huo Army had formed a line waiting to board the ship.
Many civilians had also gathered around, and they had come to see off the soldiers of the Five Battalions.
There were old people and women.
"Big boy, listen to the Marquis when you go out, and win victory!"
"Lu Dan, blades and spears have no eyes, be careful of yourself."
"Da Lang, here, take this medicine. Your wife will wait for you to return!"
"Youngest son, remember, you must come back alive!"
When Fang Er arrived, he saw this scene from afar.
The convoy's vehicles were very loud. These civilians knew that the Marquis had arrived as soon as they heard the sound, and they all stepped aside to make way for the convoy.
"The Marquis is here, quickly make way for the Marquis!"
When Fang Er got out of the car, the civilians bowed to him with gratitude.
"Greetings, Marquis!"