The Prince of Travelers

Chapter 056: Trusting Each Other

“What are you sure, Prince?” yun Jili asked curiously on the way back to the capital. Since Li Huanran was absent, he was the one who accompanied the Eighth Prince to chat and discuss in the horse carriage. “You just left by leaving a letter and a memento?”

“No problem, Brother Jili,” Li An smiled knots as he stared at the reply letter he received. The letter contains good news. So, the Eighth Prince could breathe with relief. “I'm sure everything will be fine.”

“What if someone else precedes you?” Yun Jili asked again. The question was subtly spoken again reverently, but smoothly pierced the recesses of Li An's heart. The prince again answered him with a smile and said, “They must have kept their promise. Luckily, I had three summers. As long as I come before that deadline runs out, they won't marry her to another man.”

“You believe once,” comment Yun Jili flat.

“Of course,” Li An closed his eyes for a moment, then turned his head out of the window, “Because he is a trustworthy person again. I don't need to doubt his promise.”

The green ocean stretches as far as the eye can see. Young rice has just been planted. A gentle breeze blew as gently as soothing. Li An took off her hairpick so that she danced around in the soothing cool breeze. He smiled reverently, then thanked the Supreme Creates everything in this world.

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“What is a love letter?” tanya Li Mei suddenly to make Little Princess jerked, “Is it a proposal?”

“...”

Little Princess could not answer him directly. Her cheeks were red like a newly blooming flower. He wanted to deny it by shaking in shame, but his heart forbade it for a reason.

“Oh~ so it is indeed a love letter from An’er, yes?” Li Mei smiled nosily. He also sat on a stone chair in front of the Little Princess. Little Sulaiman fell asleep in his hugging cradle. The wide roof of the gazebo shaded them so that the sunlight could not sting them.

“Not,” Little Princess shook her head. He also answered eventually. When he found Li Mei's suspicious gaze, he immediately continued his words so as not to have misunderstandings, “I-this letter request.”

“Hah?” Li Mei stared in disbelief, “Hey, wait a minute! That's a letter from An’er that just arrived this morning, right? Or maybe I was wrong?”

“True, here's a letter from her,” Little Princess nodded slowly with a little downcast hide shyness. The red hue on her cheek became more and more noticeable. That attitude made Li Mei so confused. Inwardly, he had almost reproached Li An.

“What did that brat ask for?” Li Mei asked in a tone that sounded quite upset, “He has everything. Honor, treasure, and loyal followers. Is he shameless?”

“Not,” Little Princess again shook her head, “She doesn't have everything. No matter how much of his treasure, he will not be able to buy time.”

“...”

Little Princess replied with a slow nod. His gaze stared at the letter sheet he had closed back so as not to be seen by others. He felt that the letter should not be read by anyone, not even Li Mei or Li Huanran.

“Basic! The boy had already made a girl wait,” grumbled Li Mei was anxious. If Li An were to be before him now, he would definitely pin the Eighth Prince down like when they were little. “Padahan, he has successfully betrothed his brother, but he himself instead went to leave his future wife.”

“Ka–Kakak May,” Little Princess looks up. His face was so red this time. He was very embarrassed when Li Mei referred to him as “Calon Istri” Eighth Prince. Although he did not like this thought, he still said, “This is still uncertain. He was still worried about his beliefs. That's why we gave him three summers to deepen his knowledge. Hopefully he makes good use of his time.”

“Ck! Less clever what is he? Said a baccalaureate?” Li Mei was even more anxious thinking about her cousin's behavior, “He could even speak foreign languages fluently before I used to. My husband has also given me a lot of good books. What really makes him doubt?”

“Kakak, his position as a prince is not simple,” explained Little Princess trying to give understanding, “I've heard from Brother Huanran that he carries out a special task from the emperor.”

“Hmph! Is the task so important that he hesitates to accept the religion of God?” Li Mei still did not accept, “His fate would be like King Rum if he continued to doubt like that. He has faith, science, and evidence. However, he pawned it with power.”

“...”

The Little Princess was speechless hearing Li Mei's words. The red hue on his face was still left, but his facial water had turned into a clear water of sadness. He seemed to have forgotten Li An's letter which he still held. His heart begged the Almighty for His guidance.

Day by day passed. Every night, the Little Princess always came to her mihrab, spread out her prayer mats, and prayed to the Most Reversing so that she and her family would continue to be in the direction. On his word, he prayed for his heart to soon join in the arms of the believing family, who were afraid again.

Meanwhile, Li An arrived at the capital without any flaws. He hurried to continue all his work that had been delayed. There was no time for him to think about love. The busyness has made him forget all the problems that had happened to him.

Shortly after his arrival, he got a call from the palace. Emperor Yung Wei called him directly to discuss a matter. The emperor also clearly intended to give him a task.

“Silk Paths in Khanate Tarkan?” Li An frowned as soon as he saw the line path on the map that Emperor Yung Wei showed. The map was quite detailed, but complicated and elusive. Only professionals can read it.

“True, khanate has been willing to open the door of diplomacy with us,” Emperor Yung Wei nodded briefly, “Operation of our military in the west of the mainland has already come to fruition. This is your duty, Eighth Prince. Be an Honorary Ambassador to accept their invitation! You are an adult and have experience in the Northern Territory. So, you can definitely handle it, right?”

Li An stared at the map on the fixed table. He thought for a moment. It was obvious he would not be able to refuse the emperor's orders. After all, he would definitely need that Silk Road to further develop the Fuli Trade Union. He finally answered steadily, “Baik, His Majesty the Emperor.”