That day, we went to a tavern to drink, to a teahouse to listen to storytelling, to the tallest tower in Kyoto to watch the moon, to go hunting in the wild, to fish by the Ruoshui River, and in the evening we went to the stream to catch fireflies.

We went crazy until the next morning, when we watched the most beautiful sunrise together before heading back.

My father had dark circles under his eyes, as if he had been beaten up. His eyes were bloodshot, like the crazed Ji Ruchen. He seemed to breathe a sigh of relief after we all went back to our rooms, and then dragged his tired body to rest.

Xiao Qing wasn't asleep either. She looked like she had just returned, travel-worn. When she saw me come back, she ignored me, glanced at me, and then went to sleep.

I was so sleepy that I had a headache, so I didn't think much of it, took off my shoes and socks, and went to sleep. I slept until noon the next day before I woke up.

Father had already harnessed the carriage, as if he was waiting for me to get up.

Luo Qingyun was having dinner with Xiao Qingling. Where was Xiao Qing? Didn't she say she was going to come with me? Why did she leave again? What a fickle girl.

I washed up and ate a couple of bites, and my dad started urging me to eat from outside.

With my departure imminent, I casually asked, "Where did Xiao Qing go?"

Before anyone could answer, a group of soldiers came over and headed straight for us.

"Long time no see, woman." Who is that person in the glittering gold and sparkling yellow clothes? Isn't that Prince Lingguang?

This man is truly an oddball, and the kind that won't go away. Apart from his excellent martial arts skills, he doesn't resemble a normal person at all.

Upon seeing that the visitor was Prince Lingguang, Luo Qingyun jumped off the carriage, darted forward, and delivered a series of resounding slaps to his face, like dumplings being dropped into a pot.

"How dare you hit me! Do you even know who I am?" King Lingguang, completely bewildered by the blow, clutched his sore spot and said fiercely.

"I'm going to beat you up. You bullied my sister. I'd beat up anyone, even the Heavenly King himself. Who do you think you are?"

"What are you pretending to be? A few days ago you were thinking of buying that woman, and now you're putting on this act of sibling affection. Aren't you disgusting?"

Luo Qingyun's domineering and powerful words were actually shut down. Although this little Yun'er was a little too much, he was just talking. Even if he really sold me, it wouldn't matter. After all, there was cause and effect. I've sold him so many times, so it's okay for him to make money once. With my abilities, I can definitely get out as soon as possible.

"That's between my sister and me. It's none of your business. Let's settle the score for what your mother did to my sister by drugging her and buying her a brothel."

Little Yun'er looks so beautiful today! I think the mothers at Xiuyi Pavilion have done a great job teaching her all these years.

"What did you say? My mother drugged her and sold her to a brothel? That's impossible! She was clearly happy that I had found my true love. How could this be? How could this be? You're lying to me, aren't you? You just don't want to hand my mother over. I don't believe it."

"Hand over my mother right now, and I'll spare your lives. Otherwise, I'll report you to the Empress. Don't think that just because you have the Crown Prince backing you up, I won't dare to do anything to you."

It seems that King Lingguang is also a pitiful person, being manipulated and controlled by his own mother without even realizing it.

"My lord, how did you end up in such a remote corner? I've been looking for you everywhere!"