The Prince of Travelers

First Day of Departure

"I heard, you are not feeling well," said Mimi trying to establish good communication with the Ninth Princess, "The emperor's Majesty asked me to take care of you during the trip. She wants you to be a smart and tough princess. So, I hope you can be just as he hoped."

"Ayahanda really let me go?" Li Rouwei was still lacking in confidence. Mimi smiled and nodded, "Well, with a myriad of conditions. You and Prince Chen will be under the supervision of the Silver Fox Scholar to learn later. So, please don't complain during class."

"I'm going to the North, right?" Li Rouwei suspected he would be taken into exile to study as punishment for her. It happened to one of his wayward brothers. He would not accept being treated that way.

"Sure, you will learn during the trip as well as while in the Northern Region," Mimi replied clarifying Li Rouwei's study contract as her main condition for being able to participate in the delegation. "Ah, if you mind, you can turn down this learning tour.."

"No, I want to come along," Li Rouwei shook his head loudly. Mimi also encouraged him to be the best princess who is smart and insightful. He also hoped that the notoriously mischievous and hyperactive princess would not create many troublesome problems.

Li Rouwei walked out of the clothing store with a radiant face. He took Mimi's hand with his joy. In contrast to Li Chen who was bowed lethargic because he had just been seriously interrogated by Yun Jili.

"Finally you came.I thought you were going to leave later," said Li Bei who was about to leave with his entourage. He sighed, feeling that this journey would be even more difficult because of the existence of the Ninth Princess, "Go to An-An Train. Remember that! Don't make any trouble."

"I know," retorted Li Rouwei who was offended at Li Bei's warning against him. He threw away his face and pulled Mimi to board Li An's train. The little girl had already decided to play with Yun Annchi more than the others.

"Hais .. since when did this delegation become a kindergarten?" lamented Li Bei who still did not understand the decision of his father. He was shocked when he was suddenly told that Li Rouwei was leaving for the Northern Region. This morning, he had been grateful and relieved because the Ninth Princess was rumored to be sick. However, his sense of relief instantly disappeared instantly after the latest news came just a moment ago.

The group also left. As promised, Li An joined them before the delegation exited the gates of the capital. He was as surprised as Li Bei when he was told that Li Rouwei was in his carriage.

"He is your responsibility from now on" Li Bei said. Li An who was riding beside him objected, "Hi, why is he able to join the delegation and be my responsibility?"

"I don't understand the emperor's father's decision either," Li Bei shook his head as an expression of what he said, "Says, Aunt Zhouyi gave permission. Anyway, you and the Silver Fox Master will be watching him."

"He's not going to cause any trouble, is he?" Li An imagined how noisy this delegation would be. Li Rouwei would be very chatty and troublesome if he wanted something. His little sister was probably the heaviest burden for this delegation in the future.

"Come on, you take good care of him anyway" Li Bei asserted. He is the type of man who is difficult to get close to small children. Moreover, his siblings are hyperactive and naughty. "He likes to stick with you. Either way, you should make him calm down so as not to cause trouble."

"Hi! I also have another important duty," Li An protested against this troublesome overflow of trust. Li Bei looked at her with a flat gaze, not caring about the rejection, "Calm down. Your job is only to observe and supervise the results of negotiations. After all, the two of them would be under the full supervision of the Silver Fox Master. He is your loyal servant. Don't complain too much."

"Also, my brother doesn't know how naughty Rou'er is?" Li An was still trying to protest. However, it remained that Li Bei did not care, "I got a long scolding repeated by Huan'er because of you. Just be patient and do your part well."

"Ck, Big Brother just wants revenge," Li An accused sarcastically. Li Bei also replied indifferently, "Come now, just say so."

When he arrived at the first resting area, Li An immediately checked Li Rouwei's condition. He intended to persuade the Ninth Princess to go home at all costs. Perhaps this was the last chance before the delegation moved further away from the capital. However, his intention was void once he saw Li Rouwei who was fast asleep in his carriage. He could not wake the little girl.

"You don't have to worry, Prince," said Mimi, who was talking to two little boys on her lap, "I'll take good care of the Ninth Princess."

Mimi shakes. Had Li Huanran known, his affairs would have been getting run down. The Third Princess would definitely not want to lose to her sister. After all, this Li Rouwei case is a little special.

"Sister An," the shrill voice of a young man caught Li An's attention. He saw Li Chen who had just flown out of sleep. He yawned wide as if sucking back all his life that was still flying.

"Hais .. How can you come here anyway? Rou'er must be following you right," Li An accused.

Li Chen did not respond immediately. His narrow eyes were still blinking sleepily. He shook his head slowly, then straightened out, "Reverse. Rou'er dragged me here. Because of him, I was given a lot of duties as Brother Yun, while he was just told to memorize the character hanzi."

"Heh, it's still mending than you are accused of treason kidnapping the emperor's family," Li An's remark this time stabbed into Li Chen's heart. The young man had indeed weighed up various scenarios beforehand, including the worst and that was what Li An had just said.

"Huh .. thankfully it didn't happen. Since yesterday, the emperor had indeed allowed Rou'er to come along. I also got rubber from the act," Li Chen grumbled, "Well, but this is more exciting than listening to Grandpa Bao's bland stories anyway."

Yoke!

Li An hit his cousin with a roll of palm leaves. It was one of the materials that Li Chen would learn during this trip. He also behaved like a wise brother who advised his sister, "You should not be lazy to learn. Your bullshit that's gonna beat me is getting more obvious because of what you said."

"That's not bullshit!" Li Chen tried to snatch the scroll away from being used to hit again, "Let's see later."

"Hais .. 'lah. You don't have to compete with me in every field. Everyone has their own advantages and disadvantages. So do you. Don't get hung up on pursuing the same career as me. You must have excelled over me in other fields," Li An handed back the scroll he took, "I can never win the sparing from Big Brother Xiang either."

"Yes," Li Chen replied softly. Observing the scroll that Li An had given just now. He also looked inside. Suddenly Li An patted her head softly and flatly to leave, "Eager, yes. The pearl of the oyster also resulted from heavy sacrifice and struggle. You have to be patient."

Li Chen nodded slowly. Shortly after Li An came out, Li Rouwei opened one of his eyes, making sure Li An had completely left. "Mimi, is Brother An gone?"

"Mr Princess?" Mimi was a little surprised, "You're already in the mountains?"

"Sst ... silence! Brother will tell me to go home if he sees me" whispered Li Rouwei as he placed his index finger in front of his lips.

Under a shady tree, Li An smiled bitterly. What he said to Li Chen earlier was the honesty of his deepest heart. Even though he was now far above his cousin in various fields, he still lost in one thing.

People thought that the Eighth Prince was the member of the Tang Imperial Family who was closest to strangers. Well, they all said so because of how quickly Li An entered into a trade union contract with them through the Fuli Trade Union. Thus, Li An monopolized most of the marketing rights to imported commodities throughout the Tang Empire, both in the form of food commodities and precious jewelry items such as pearls, jade, and gems.

But they are all wrong. The emperor's closest relative to foreigners was Prince Zhizhe's Family, the Minister of Foreign Affairs who often corresponded with ambassadors from outside. Li Fengying's proximity to them even made him dare to take his family at risk.

"Uncle says, it is faith" murmured Li An as he observed the book that Ali was given to him, "Unshakable man until he dared to risk everything for his faith. Li Chen already has it, while I'm still stuck in doubt."