“Your Majesty,” Shi Mei blushed upon hearing her words and muttered in protest. However, upon hearing the Empress’s words, she did wonder which child she and Shen Ruoxuan would resemble more. Hai Ling, on the other hand, ignored her and slowly said, “Once the Emperor’s matter is resolved, I will arrange your marriage.”
This couple went from arguing at the beginning to being affectionate now; their love is mutual, and things are going smoothly for them. They will definitely be together in the end.
Inside the carriage, Shi Lan immediately congratulated Shi Mei: "Mei'er, congratulations!"
Shi Mei couldn't stand it any longer and immediately lifted the carriage curtain to slip out. Behind her, Shi Lan said, "Your Highness, Mei'er is shy."
"Yes, that's rare."
The atmosphere inside the carriage was much better, unlike the previous stiffness. Hailing picked up the kitten and began to feed it milk. All around was quiet and there was no sound at all.
This time, Mu Ye, Shen Ruoxuan, and the others quickly emerged from Changyang Mountain and successfully obtained the tiger gall. Having acquired both the Azure Dragon Serpent Gall and the tiger gall, Hai Ling didn't want to delay for a moment and only wanted to ride back to Bianliang City as fast as possible.
"Let's go back to Bianliang."
At Hai Ling's command, the carriage sped off like the wind, heading straight for Bianliang.
Along the way, apart from meals and lodging, there were no other delays or troubles. It was a very smooth journey. By the time everyone returned to Bianliang City, it had been half a month. The little cat had also been there for half a month. Now, he not only looked good, but he would sometimes open his eyes. His eyes were dark and bright, like gemstones, much like Ye Lingfeng's. However, his mouth was like a sea lily. In short, the little guy had grown up to be a handsome man who could charm everyone. Moreover, his beauty was different from his father's; it was a different kind of beauty, an independent one.
Ever since they discovered that the kitten could smile, Shi Mei and Shi Lan would watch him whenever they had free time, and when he opened his eyes, they would try to make him laugh.
However, the kitten still sleeps more than he opens his eyes. He spends most of his time sleeping. Although he was premature, he is very healthy. Moreover, after drinking Hailin's milk, he is getting fatter and fatter. He is fair and tender and is very lovable.
When the carriage entered Bianliang City, it was immediately struck by the oppressive atmosphere that enveloped the city, as if something major had happened.
Although no one deliberately got out of the car to inquire, they learned some things from the discussions.
It turns out that Feng Zixiao already knew that Ye Lingfeng, the emperor of Beilu, had killed Sima Yuan, the right prime minister of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Therefore, Feng Zixiao sent an envoy to demand that Ye Lingfeng hand over Sima Yuan, either alive or dead. If Beilu did not hand him over, Feng Zixiao would not let it go. The envoy had just left Beilu.
If things go wrong this time, the two countries will go to war, which is why Bianliang City is so oppressive and heavy.
Inside the carriage, Shi Mei's face immediately darkened, and a ruthless glint flashed in her eyes.
"Your Majesty, Feng Zixiao is truly shameless. How dare he ask us for people? Doesn't he know what Sima Yuan did? How dare he ask us for people and say he won't let this go? Does he think we, Bei Lu, are afraid of them?"
This is the reaction of every patriot. Hai Ling didn't speak, but raised her delicate eyebrows, her eyes filled with frost, and a slight smile appeared on her lips.
Feng Zixiao, do you dare to hit me? If you do, you will become a sinner of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
If you disregard the people for your own personal grudges, then your reign as emperor is over.
The group entered the palace. Hailing, carrying the kitten, led Shimei and Shilan directly into Liuyue Palace. Inside, Fuyue and the others, having received the news, led all the eunuchs and maids of Liuyue Palace to kneel and welcome them at the palace gate. Everyone was crying their eyes out. They hadn't known about the Emperor sending the Empress away before. They only knew that when they woke up, the Empress was gone, and the Emperor hadn't said anything. They had been guessing what was going on. They never expected that the Empress would return now, bringing back the little prince. How could they not be excited? So everyone couldn't hold back their tears.
"Welcome back to the palace, Your Highness. Welcome back to the palace, Your Highness.
Hailin glanced at the group of people in front of her. Although it had been less than a month since they parted, it felt like a dream. She looked down at the kitten in her arms. The kitten seemed to sense her presence in its sleep, and a big smile appeared on its lips.
Hai Ling smiled and said, "Get up, everyone," and then led Shi Mei and Shi Lan inside. Everyone else stood up as well. Once Hai Ling and Shi Mei were inside, all the palace maids and eunuchs gathered around, high-fived each other, and cheered happily.
"The Empress is back! The Empress is back! This is wonderful!"
"Yes, that's great!"
As Hai Ling entered the hall, a smile played on her lips, and she shook her head: "These guys."
Because she had been traveling by carriage for several days, Hailing was a little tired, so she took the kitten into her bedroom, took a bath, and then rested.
In the Imperial Study, when Ye Lingfeng heard his personal eunuch report that Emperor Mu Ye of Shaoyi Kingdom was requesting an audience, his expression immediately changed. Mu Ye's appearance meant that Ling'er and Xiao Mao'er had returned, which was wonderful. He quickly stood up, his first thought being to visit Ling'er and Xiao Mao'er, completely forgetting to greet Mu Ye. However, he soon realized something else.
Ling'er is probably very angry with him right now. Will she forgive him if he goes to Liuyue Palace?
Thinking this over, he hesitated again. His deep, dark pupils were filled with a dark and misty light. Remembering that Mu Ye was still waiting outside the door, he waved his hand and said, "Please let him in."
The eunuch withdrew, and Mu Ye quickly walked in, followed by Shen Ruoxuan from Medicine King Valley.
The two men walked in and casually sat down on chairs on one side of the study, showing no courtesy to Ye Lingfeng. Ye Lingfeng didn't mind; the safety of Ling'er and Xiao Mao'er was all thanks to them, so he still owed them a favor.
Makino spoke first.
"Ye Lingfeng, you don't even have the right to be a magnanimous man. That's your woman, your child. Why should I take care of her for you? You'd better take care of her yourself. Otherwise, you'll die with regrets."
Mu Ye spoke in a deep voice, his sword-like eyebrows raised high, a stubborn arrogance hanging on his lips, his features becoming more prominent, more three-dimensional and individualistic. His black brocade robe made him exude an aggressive aura. Don't think that he is the only one who can be a good person, don't think that he is the only one in this world who cares about Ling'er. There is another him, who also hopes that Ling'er is happy and hopes that she is joyful.
A clear, moist light appeared in Ye Lingfeng's deep, cold eyes, and a gentle smile curved his lips.
He used to dislike Makino, but now he respects him somewhat; this man's character is still respectable.
Thank you.
He thanked him for taking care of Ling'er this time.
Mu Ye gave him a cold look and snorted, "Don't throw your woman around like that in the future. She's yours. If someone wants to take her, they should fight tooth and nail to protect her. But you just want to give her away. And what about the Ice Jade Cold Poison? There will definitely be a way to deal with it. We can solve things together. Don't do this again. You almost killed Ling'er."
Upon hearing Mu Ye's words, even Shen Ruoxuan nodded in agreement, moved. Indeed, what he and Ye Lingfeng had done this time was truly ill-considered, and they had almost killed their master.
Upon hearing Mu Ye's words, Ye Lingfeng's beautiful brows furrowed with self-reproach. He had only wanted Ling'er to be safe and happy, and he didn't want her to be saddened by seeing him poisoned. However, he forgot that she was strong-willed and did not want others to deceive her.
"I will not do it again."
Regardless of whether they can cure the Ice Jade Cold Poison, their family will reunite and overcome any difficulties together.
"I was originally going to beat you up, but now that I see you're suffering from the Ice Poison, I'll hold off on this beating. If you do this again next time, I'll let you off the hook."
After Mu Ye finished speaking, he stood up and clasped his hands in a fist salute: "I have been away from Shaoyi for a long time, and it is time for me to go back now."
Without even glancing at Ye Lingfeng behind him, he opened the door and walked out. Shen Ruoxuan shouted from behind, "Mu Ye, if any of your friends get injured or sick in the future, you can come to Medicine King Valley to find me."
Unfortunately, no one paid him any attention. Only Shen Ruoxuan and Ye Lingfeng remained in the study. Mu Ye had already said everything Shen Ruoxuan wanted to say, so he began to inquire about Ye Lingfeng's health.