When Li Xi and Meng Zhelan had just returned to Tingfeng Courtyard.

The steward rushed over to tell them that the Empress Dowager was personally waiting for them in the flower hall with a woman.

This surprised Li Xi and Meng Zhelan, who wondered what the Empress Dowager's intentions were.

After exchanging a glance, the two walked together toward the flower hall.

Along the way, they were filled with doubts, but they dared not delay and quickened their pace toward the flower hall.

When they arrived at the flower hall, they saw the Empress Dowager sitting in the main seat.

Standing beside her was an extremely beautiful woman, Princess Xuanqing.

The eldest princess wore a light blue dress, her figure was graceful, her face was beautiful, and she gave people a fresh and refined feeling.

However, beneath her beautiful exterior, there seems to be a faint trace of sadness.

Li Xi and Meng Zhelan stepped forward and bowed to the Empress Dowager and the Princess.

The Empress Dowager smiled and nodded, gesturing for them to rise. Then, pointing to the Eldest Princess, she said to them, "Xiao Xi, Lan'er, don't blame me for taking matters into my own hands. Xuanqing has her own difficulties, which is why I brought her here to have a good talk with you."

At this point, the Empress Dowager stretched out her hand and gently pointed to the eldest princess sitting to the side.

Li Xi and Meng Zhelan looked in the direction the Empress Dowager was pointing and saw the Eldest Princess with her head down, looking somewhat forlorn.

She seemed to sense their gazes, and slightly raised her head to meet their eyes, her gaze revealing a hint of helplessness and grievance.

"Doctor Meng, I have heard of your superb medical skills. My mother has been suffering from a heart ailment for several years. We have been seeking medical treatment and medicine, but her condition has not improved. Therefore, I have come here to earnestly request that you accompany me back to the palace to examine and treat my mother."

The voice was full of sincerity and expectation, making it hard to refuse.

Meng Zhelan listened quietly to the princess's words, a complex emotion welling up in her heart.

She knew this house call might be incredibly stressful, but looking into the princess's sincere and anxious eyes, she simply couldn't refuse.

After a long silence, Meng Zhelan sighed softly, "Princess, I cannot guarantee a cure. Medicine is a very unpredictable field. I can only try my best."

Hearing her agree, Xuanqing was overjoyed and felt a great weight lifted off her shoulders.

It was as if the heavy burden on their shoulders had instantly vanished: "Dr. Meng, don't worry. No matter the outcome, we are sincerely grateful that you were willing to make the trip."

The Empress Dowager was unwilling to put Meng Zhelan in a difficult position, but Xuan Qing had a close relationship with her. "Lan'er, don't worry. This time, the Emperor Emeritus and I will also go to Xuan Yue Kingdom together."

What?! The Emperor Emeritus and Empress Dowager are also going to Xuan Yue Kingdom? Not only that, but Prince An is going with them too…

Li Xi and Meng Zhelan were very confused about this.

Could this trip be related to Prince An's marriage? The two looked at each other, their hearts filled with questions.

Seeing the puzzled expressions on their faces, the Empress Dowager smiled slightly and said, "This trip is not only for the marriage of Xuanqing and Yu'er, but also for the friendly exchanges between our two countries. The Emperor Emeritus and I also want to take this opportunity to see the customs and culture of Xuanyue Kingdom and strengthen the ties between our two countries."

It turns out it really was true...

Hearing this, Meng Zhelan couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.

She tried her best to control her emotions and not let them show on her face, but still maintained a smile and said softly, "In that case, Lan'er should also accompany Your Highness to enjoy the scenery of this foreign land together."

"Good, good." The Empress Dowager was relieved to see that she was alright.

Then he looked at Li Xi and said, "You're going too, Xiao Xi. The Emperor Emeritus said that you and Feng Monian will go together this time."

"Me, me too?" Li Xi felt a little strange about Brother Feng being there as well.

But he didn't say much, "That's wonderful, a publicly funded trip is a great thing."

Furthermore, she was also worried about Lan'er. Although she had set off with the main group, the journey was long and anything could happen.

Now that she can go along, it couldn't be better.

With the cold winter approaching, the bustling trade fair has come to a close.

People who participated in the trade fair, carrying a wealth of experiences, embarked on their journeys home.

President Wang has been in exceptionally good spirits these past few days. The trade fair she co-organized with the Emperor Emeritus has not only greatly enhanced her reputation but also brought her substantial returns.

She stepped into Tingfeng Courtyard, her face beaming. "Ling'er, how many tables should we order for dinner today? I'll pay. Let's all celebrate together!"

Upon hearing this, the people of Tingfeng Academy cheered.

Ling'er went out with the housekeeper to book a banquet.

Li Xi was still struggling with how to tell her maternal grandfather about her trip to Xuan Yue Kingdom.

They haven't been together long, and now she's going on another long trip. Her grandfather will probably be sad.

"What's wrong, Xiaoxi? What are you daydreaming about?" President Wang patted her shoulder.

"It's nothing, it's just that I'm going to Xuan Yue Kingdom in a couple of days, and I don't know how to tell my maternal grandfather about it." She sighed.

Upon hearing this, Chairman Wang paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Xiao Xi, he should be able to understand."

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While the two were talking, Ling'er returned with the butler.

The banquet was booked, and Tingfeng Courtyard immediately became lively. Everyone sat together, filled with laughter and chatter.

During the meal, Li Xi took the opportunity to mention to her maternal grandfather that she was about to travel to Xuan Yue Kingdom.

Sure enough, a hint of reluctance flashed in Wan Yue's eyes after hearing this, but he quickly concealed it.

He smiled and patted Li Xi on the shoulder. "Child, go ahead. Don't worry about me. Old Gu and I are very busy every day. Besides, your maternal grandfather knows you still have important things to do. The sky's the limit for birds to fly and the sea's the limit for fish to leap."

Chu Ran, who was standing to the side, had just returned a few days ago, and she had brought Song Yi back with her.

When she learned that Li Xi was unconscious, she immediately rushed back there overnight with one person and two wolves.

They also brought the latest news about the sect leader...

"Xiaoxi, don't worry! Leave Grandpa Wan to me. I'll be in Kyoto for the time being," Chu Ran said firmly.

It turned out that she had just received important intelligence from the sect leader: the leader of the Red Lotus Sect had arrived in the capital!

Faced with such an urgent situation, Chu Ran had to personally take command and allocate manpower to deal with this threat.

"Then I'll leave it to you, Sister Chu." Li Xi picked up a large chicken leg and was about to put it into her bowl.

Chu Ran quickly covered the bowl, "Don't give me this, I've gained quite a bit of weight recently."

Meng Zhelan teased from the side, "Sister Chu, just eat as much as you want. I recently concocted a few beauty and weight loss recipes, and they're very popular."

Upon hearing this, Chu Ran's eyes lit up. "Oh? Then I'll eat as much as I want."

As she spoke, she picked up a chicken leg, took a big bite, and looked completely satisfied.