49: Dry food? Even dogs wouldn't eat it.

"Hiss..."

"System, what's going on?"

"As long as the Host successfully allows the other party to help them, the other party will be one hundred percent loyal to the Host and will never betray you."

Hearing the System's explanation, Duan Zhengchun immediately understood what was happening.

Although there was one hundred percent loyalty, his own personality still wouldn't change.

Just like Dao Baifeng before; she had him in her heart, she just had too much jealousy.

"Since Husband has already decided, then let's pack up and set off."

"After all, it's still several days' journey from here to Bright Summit."

"If we arrive late, I'm afraid we'll delay things and miss the opportunity," Zhao Min said with a smile.

"Madam is right. Since that's the case, let's pack up and prepare to set off!"

"However, we need to prepare a more comfortable carriage."

"Madam and A Li cannot handle a long, arduous journey, so we should still go by carriage," Duan Zhengchun said.

"Duan Lang, what do you mean by that? For people of the Jianghu, traveling on horseback is a small matter, isn't it?"

"When was I ever unfit for long-distance travel?" A Li looked at Duan Zhengchun in confusion.

Hearing Duan Zhengchun's words, Zhao Min then realized that her current state was indeed unsuitable for long-distance travel.

"Since Husband has said so, then prepare a carriage," Zhao Min said.

"But this carriage needs to be remodeled so that it's comfortable to sit in and won't delay us too much," Duan Zhengchun said.

"Oh? Does Husband have any good suggestions?" Zhao Min asked curiously.

"Someone, prepare brush, ink, paper, and inkstone," Duan Zhengchun said.

A servant brought the writing materials, and Duan Zhengchun began to sketch on the paper.

Soon, the blueprints were drawn by Duan Zhengchun.

"Min Min, quickly have the best blacksmiths forge these items; they must be made of fine steel," Duan Zhengchun said.

"Uh, Husband, forging with fine steel is not easy. These items you want look simple, but they actually take some time to forge," Zhao Min said, frowning at the blueprints.

"Don't worry, I have a way. If you follow my method, they can be forged in an hour," Duan Zhengchun said with a smile.

"That would be excellent," Zhao Min's eyes lit up as she spoke.

Soon, following the method provided by Duan Zhengchun, a simplified version was forged.

According to Duan Zhengchun's requirements, they were installed onto the carriage.

Duan Zhengchun also had people spread furs inside the carriage to make sitting more comfortable.

"Husband really knows how to enjoy himself. This kind of setup is even better than an Imperial Carriage," Zhao Min said with a smile.

"Just some small gadgets, they're not fit for refined company."

"If it weren't for my two wives being unable to handle too much bumping, I wouldn't have gone to the trouble of making this," Duan Zhengchun said with a smile.

"Then we must thank Husband."

"As for Little Sister Xiao Zhao, it will be hard on you during this time," Zhao Min said, looking at Xiao Zhao.

"Ah? Big Sister, you... I..." For a moment, Xiao Zhao didn't know how to answer, her pretty face blushing as she lowered her head, not daring to look at Duan Zhengchun.

"In that case, how about we prepare an extra carriage? It would be more convenient on the road!" A Li looked at Xiao Zhao with a mischievous smile.

In this kind of matter, as a good sister, how could Xiao Zhao stay out of it?

No one present was a fool; they all understood perfectly what A Li meant.

Xiao Zhao understood even more why this was being done, and was so embarrassed she wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

Daiqisi's expression was calm, but a hint of envy flashed in her eyes.

"Oh, Sister A Li, what nonsense are you talking about?" Xiao Zhao said shyly.

"What did I say? I said prepare an extra carriage for the convenience of the journey."

"If so many of us sit in one carriage, wouldn't it be a bit crowded?"

"Preparing an extra one would be much more spacious," A Li said with an innocent face.

"You... I..."

For a moment, Xiao Zhao didn't know how to argue back.

What the other person said wasn't wrong; if five of them were in one carriage, it would indeed be a bit crowded.

Preparing one more carriage wasn't a big deal either.

"Haha... A Li is still the most thoughtful. Preparing an extra carriage will be more relaxing," Duan Zhengchun said with a laugh.

Soon, after the two remodeled carriages were ready, the group set out together.

The Two Elders of Xuanming and the others also followed along.

Along the way, the further west they went, the fewer people there were, and even inns on the road became rare.

"Madam, looking at the sky, I'm afraid it will be hard to reach a town before dark."

"We'll have to camp in the wild tonight," Duan Zhengchun said, looking at the sky.

"No matter, the dry rations we brought along the way are enough," Zhao Min said with a smile.

"Dry rations? Even dogs won't eat those things."

"Madam, you wouldn't make your husband eat dry rations, would you?" Duan Zhengchun said with a look of disdain.

"Husband, when traveling away from home, don't be so particular."

"Don't worry, these dry rations were carefully prepared by the chefs of the Prince's Mansion," Zhao Min said helplessly.

"How about this, since we're camping in the wild, we naturally need things suitable for wilderness survival."

"Xiao Zhao, come with me to get some things. Today, I'll make some barbecue for you all to eat," Duan Zhengchun said with a smile.

"Barbecue? Does Husband mean roasted meat?" Zhao Min looked at Duan Zhengchun in surprise.

"Close enough. This is an essential skill for traveling the Jianghu," Duan Zhengchun said with a smile.

"If it's roasted meat, then there's no need; I have some prepared here," Zhao Min said with a smile.

"Madam, the ones you have simply won't do; the taste is too poor."

"They aren't even on the same level as what I'll make. You'll see later," Duan Zhengchun said with a smile.

"Fine, since that's the case, we'll wait for Husband's roasted meat," Zhao Min said with a smile.

Looking at Zhao Min's smile, Duan Zhengchun knew this girl must have thought of something.

"Princess, when away from home, dangers lurk everywhere. Going out at this time is somewhat risky."