After the Rouran rebellion was quelled, they chose a good opportunity to return to the capital.

The couple who had left home remained in the area to garrison, while some younger generals returned to the capital with them, awaiting their rewards before going to various places to take up their posts.

The trip here was rushed, but on the way back, I finally had the chance to slow down and appreciate the scenery along the way.

Lin Chen sent a message saying that everything was fine in the capital, and His Majesty could be allowed to travel for a while longer.

They arrived in the height of summer and left in the depths of autumn; time flies, a fact that cannot help but evoke a sense of wonder.

Xie Rang's arm injury has been carefully healed. With Yun Qing's supervision, he didn't dare to have any ulterior motives. Moreover, Yun Qing didn't allow him to engage in any more intimate activities until the wound was fully healed.

Xie Rang had unspeakable suffering in his heart.

Yun Qing didn't show much sympathy for him. She offered to sleep in separate rooms, but Xie Rang refused, making things difficult for himself. She didn't want to say anything.

After half a month of proper care, Xie Rang's wound on his arm finally scabbed over completely, and the gauze could be removed. However, he still needs to be careful not to soak it in water.

"Let's wait and see how things get better."

On the battlefield, people are being wielded with real, heavy swords, and who knows what bacteria might be on them? Yun Qing's biggest worry was tetanus, and she was constantly on edge. Fortunately, after observing Xie Rang all along, he was still lively and healthy, which put her at ease.

"Grandmaster..."

Xie Rang called her name with a resentful tone.

Yun Qing lifted her eyelids to look at him: "What's wrong? Isn't your wound almost healed?"

"Sure, why not?" Xie Rang cared a lot about things that concerned his own interests. He sat down and put his arm around Yun Qing, looking aggrieved. "Am I really the only one who's thinking about that kind of thing?"

Yun Qing was so calm that Xie Rang began to doubt whether his young body held any attraction for her.

"Cough cough." Yun Qing choked on his blunt words. She looked at Xie Rang with a subtle gaze. "Your Majesty, a calm and frugal mind is beneficial for recuperation."

Although Xie Rang could be a bit demanding, he was always gentle in bed. Yun Qing was very comfortable with his service, but there were always aftereffects. Taking advantage of this opportunity to escape for a while, she felt quite at ease.

Of course, young people's bodies are indeed beautiful.

After years of exercise, especially after adulthood, he is no longer as thin as before. He has broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and the abdominal muscles he should have. No matter what aesthetic standard he is, he is perfect. Sometimes Yun Qing would be lost in thought, but he was quick to react and didn't notice.

"Is that really the case?"

Xie Rang rarely felt a bit suspicious, mainly because Yun Qing had always taken a very detached view of everything, which left a deep impression on him.

"Really." Yun Qing was completely unashamed; she restrained herself and didn't think about it in her mind.

There's always a way around a policy. If Xie Rang wants to hear her thoughts, he can use psychological suggestion. If she doesn't want Xie Rang to hear, she just needs to stop thinking about it.

What a simple thing.

"That's not true." Xie Rang naturally didn't hear anything, but that didn't stop him from thinking backwards. He rubbed against Yun Qing's shoulder, looking down, "Ah Qing, do you think I'm too clingy, or that I'm annoying?"

Xie Rang would have such thoughts from time to time, which was due to his childhood experiences, and he couldn't quite control himself.

Even he himself felt that sometimes, Yun Qing was really too indulgent towards him.

"No."

Yun Qing didn't know why he had such a strange idea. She was almost laughing in anger: "Xie Qi'an, what do you expect me to do for a patient? If I disliked you being clingy, I would have done so long ago. You weren't much better before than you are now."

"Stop thinking about those messy things and just take good care of it. I'll only really be disgusted if it leaves a scar on your arm."

To prevent him from neglecting his health, Yunqing gave him a special warning about this matter, saying that no matter what, he should not joke around with his health.

Xie Rang gave up, saying, "Alright."

Yun Qing's warning was effective; at least Xie Rang took her words about being disgusted to heart. He was very careful with the scabbed area, afraid of leaving a scar, which left those around him speechless.

They passed through Qingzhou along the way. The scenery there was beautiful, so they stayed longer. With the situation in the court stable, Xie Rang could also see more of the outside world.

Surprisingly, their trip was not without its rewards. They caught a few corrupt officials and learned more about the uncivilized areas. The imperial court will send people back here after they return.

There's a temple on a mountain here that's said to be very effective for finding a partner. Xie Rang's eyes lit up when he heard that, and he insisted on dragging Yun Qing up the mountain to pray for a better marriage.

The mountain path was very steep, and they hadn't seen anyone along the way. After climbing halfway, Yun Qing was exhausted and could only feel helpless towards Xie Rang: "We're already together, does His Majesty think I'll run away? Is that why he came all the way here to ask for a marriage?"

Yun Qing has always disliked moving around. In her previous life, she often studied history day and night. Here, the palace and the government office are just three points away, and the relationships are quite simple. Activities like mountain climbing are not on her mind.

Xie Rang smiled slightly: "I just wanted to give it a try."

Climbing mountains didn't seem to have much of an impact on Xie Rang. He didn't even seem to be out of breath. Finally, he obediently squatted down in front of Yun Qing and said, "I'll carry the Grand Tutor on my back."

With such a long journey ahead, Yun Qing was indeed tired. Seeing this, she didn't stand on ceremony and climbed onto Xie Rang's back.

The boy carried her very steadily, making the mountain path seem less steep. Yun Qing chatted with him casually, as if the person behind her didn't exist. Only the two of them remained in the world, creating an exceptionally quiet atmosphere.

By the time we finally reached the small temple at the top of the mountain, it was already noon.

It was no illusion that we didn't encounter many people on the way, as there were only a few worshippers up there as well. The temple looked small, but the courtyard was very clean. In the middle of the courtyard stood a lush sycamore tree with red prayer ribbons hanging from it. When the wind blew, the ribbons fluttered and swayed, making it exceptionally beautiful.

Yun Qing retracted her previous statement; at least this place was worth the trip.

The temple where they prayed was naturally dedicated to the God of Marriage. As soon as they entered the temple, a young monk brought incense, saying cheerfully, "This is for the two worshippers. It's free. If you're seeking a marriage partner, sincerity is all that's needed."

Yun Qing and Xie Rang exchanged a glance and said together, "Thank you."

The young monk Mi waved his hands repeatedly.

There were only two prayer cushions in the temple. After lighting incense, Yun Qing felt a sense of peace. She closed her eyes and prayed quietly. The smoke swirled around her, and her profile seemed to be shrouded in a faint light, giving her a somewhat ethereal appearance.

Xie Rang saw this and his heart skipped a beat.

He quickly closed his eyes and joined in the prayer.

He was greedy, wanting to be bound to Yun Qing for all eternity.