The cruise ship "Elizabeth" emitted black smoke and slowly sailed through the deep blue sea, leaving a white trail.

Gu Yongyuan stood on the side of the boat with a cigar. He hadn't smoked in a while. He didn't want to make it a habit in this world. However, this time in Shanghai, he could not resist the temptation of his lawyer Boulder cigars and bought a few boxes of cigars made in the United States.

To get to Guangzhou, it is natural to take the sea route. On land, the Northern Expeditionary Army of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom fought fiercely with Seng Ge Rinchen in the Tianjin area. Further north, it will only attract bandits and thieves. Traveling with his family, Gu Yongyuan couldn't help but worry about their safety.

This time, Mo Ba and his servants, as well as personal guards like Qi Bu Songao, all brought their families with them. Gu Yongyuan, Miaoqing, and even the four maids of Grace, Luxury, Jinbao, and Meditation all came. Graceful and talented, is the name given by Gu Yongyuan; Miaoqing felt a little rude, but she could only accept her husband's decision. As for the two maidservants, they naturally didn't dare to have any objections.

They rented a sand boat and arrived in Shanghai, and after a few days of rest, they changed to a steamer bound for Guangzhou. HMS Elizabeth is a scheduled passenger and cargo vessel between Hong Kong and Shanghai. However, when a group of wealthy Chinese passengers boarded the ship with extra silver, the crew was very happy to make an unplanned stop in Guangzhou.

During his stay in Shanghai, Gu Yongyuan met with lawyer Boulder, Sun Jinyu and Lin Dajiao. He informed them of his trip to Canton and assured them that he would send a message as soon as he settled there. Gu Yongyuan also asked Big Brother Lin about Wanxue's situation. Wan Xue has sent a letter confirming her safety and has successfully transported the personnel and guns to Yongxi.

However, there was no news that the rebels had captured the city of Yongxi, which made Gu Yongyuan's heart slightly relieved. He knew that Wanxue, with her own armed forces, could easily conquer several prefectures and counties in Yongxi, and it would take some time for her subordinates to become familiar with firearms. But such a move would also have significant consequences – apparently, the Qing military would see her as a major threat and take action to eliminate her. So, what is Wanxue doing at this time? Quietly develop the revolutionary base areas in the countryside? Thinking of this, Gu Yongyuan smiled.

Turning his head, Gu Yongyuan found that Miaoqing had quietly come to his side. She was wearing a moon-white cheongsam embroidered with silver thread peonies. The embroidery is extremely delicate, and the two blooming peonies on the front are looming, which is extremely beautiful. With cute flower embroidered shoes, the girl looks particularly cute.

"Are you tired of taking the boat?" Seeing her cute appearance, Gu Yongyuan couldn't help but touch her little head. The girl was a little depressed, but she didn't dare to show it in front of her husband.

At present, ships between Shanghai and Hong Kong are mainly cargo-carrying vessels, and the cabins are very simple. The Elizabeth is considered one of the best ships, but some even have sleeping arrangements for passengers on deck.

Despite this, Gu Yongyuan also knew that this little girl must have a difficult journey. The sea was rough and the cabin was hot and wet. Fortunately, it only takes seven or eight days to reach Guangzhou.

Just as Gu Yongyuan and his "wife" were staring at the seascape in the distance, the footsteps were getting closer and closer. A young Western woman in a white dress walked over. With blonde hair and blue eyes, it looks decent at first glance. However, on closer inspection, her face was covered in freckles. A few freckles are quite cute, but the whole face is covered, and it's a little disgusting.

Gu Yongyuan actually recognized her. When they boarded, he spoke a few words with her husband, Mr. Jill. Although Jill couldn't speak clearly, Gu Yongyuan understood. The newlyweds, who were probably struggling to make ends meet in England, took advantage of the Oriental Gold Rush to come to the Qing Empire, hoping to turn things around in the East.

The Elizabeth's cabin is well laid out. Gu Yongyuan talked to Captain Robert and rented the area close to the shipowner's side. Sailors and passengers on board are strictly forbidden to approach. Robert knew Oriental customs and knew that women were not easily seen in public and that huge sums of money were involved, and he readily agreed.

Miss Hannah freckles originally wanted to enjoy the sun with her husband, Jill. However, on the way, Jill was stopped, and she had to argue and plead with the crew arranged by Captain Robert to clean up the area for the "Qing Empire Dignitaries" before she was able to come over.

"Hello, Mr. Gu." Miss Hannah held out her hand, expecting Koo Yongyuan to kiss her hand.

In fact, when they first boarded the ship to meet, Miss Hannah was already quite proud. She was dismissive of the man from the country of braids and looked at him with contempt. However, Miss Hannah's eyes widened in surprise when Koo Yongwon chatted with Jill in fluent English, and then saw Koo Yongwon's followers treating him respectfully. She realized that Mr. Gu must be an Oriental nobleman, so her attitude soon changed 180 degrees.

Now, she took the initiative to stretch out her little hand, waiting for Gu Yongyuan to kiss her hand.

Although Miss Hannah may not be the most attractive and has a problematic personality, if a lady reaches out, Gu Yongyuan will still respond in a gentlemanly manner. However, Miaoqing was right there for him. If he kissed her hand, in Miaoqing's eyes, he must be flirting with Western women, which not only damages his reputation, but may also make her think that he is shameless, lustful, and completely different from his polygamy.

So, Gu Yongyuan just greeted with a smile, "Miss Hannah, hello, you seem to be in good spirits." ”

Stretched out her hand awkwardly, seeing that Gu Yongyuan didn't mean to hold her hand, Miss Hannah couldn't help but be a little embarrassed. However, she soon smiled brightly and combed her unkempt blonde curls with her hands. "yes, is the sea beautiful?"

Although the more you know Miss Hannah's character, the more you can see her shortcomings, but looking at her attitude when she first met Gu Yongyuan, one can't help but think that she is quite arrogant. Now, after being rejected, she behaved affectionately and called Gu Yongyuan "Gu" as if nothing had happened.

However, Gu Yongyuan didn't care about these aspects of his personality. If he gets angry over such a trivial matter, then he has really become a vulgar person. After all, in his previous life, Gu Yongyuan was quite good and successful. As an orphan, he earned a full scholarship to the University of Chicago through his efforts. He has been recognized in his field of study and has been well received by his professors. If he hadn't died young, who knows what he would have accomplished.

Although his lifestyle has changed in this life, and he no longer pursues his dreams wholeheartedly as before, but lives a leisurely life, his innate pride has not changed.

What Miss Hannah's personality is and what her attitude is towards him is not important to Gu Yongyuan; He wouldn't care about those things. For him, it is not worth focusing on such trivial things. In the final analysis, Gu Yongyuan was excellent and successful in his previous life, but this time, even if his attitude towards life has changed, he will not give up his pride.

Miss Hannah, on the other hand, doesn't know how to deal with people. After half-heartedly greeting Gu Yongyuan, he chatted with him. However, her next move made Gu Yongyuan frown. She actually squeezed between Gu Yongyuan and Miaoqing, making Miaoqing, who had been quietly watching the sea view, stumble slightly.

Miao Qing raised her head and looked at the woman suspiciously. However, she is a foreigner and probably doesn't know etiquette, so she doesn't take it too seriously. If her husband likes to chat with her, let him chat.

Just as Miaoqing was about to say goodbye to her husband and go back to the room, she saw her husband frowning. He stretched out his arm to block the foreign woman, then grabbed Miaoqing's little arm and pulled her to his side.

Although her husband's actions were clearly to treat her as a child, Miaoqing still felt a little happy. It turned out that her husband still doted on her.

"Miss Hannah, it's windy, please come back!" Gu Yongyuan ordered her to be sent away. Although Miaoqing couldn't understand what her husband was saying, when she saw the foreign woman turn away angrily, she knew that her husband had driven her away. She couldn't help but feel a sweet sense of happiness in her heart.

However, Gu Yongyuan's next action of pinching her little face made Miaoqing feel a trace of frustration and discouragement. Why does he always treat her like a child?