finally……

One day.

They arrived at the border between the Kingdom of Yu and the Kingdom of Wushui.

The garrison commander of Mingyuan Pass had already received the news and went out of the city to welcome everyone into the city.

The soldiers from Wushui Kingdom who had escorted Xiao Ling bowed and turned their horses back towards Wangdu.

Xiao Ling bowed.

After thanking them for seeing him off along the way, he turned around and, escorted by the general of the Yu Kingdom, entered Mingyuan Pass.

Yu Kingdom, I'm back!

Afterwards, Xiao Ling rested briefly at Mingyuan Pass before being escorted back to the capital of the Yu Kingdom by a group of soldiers.

The day of entering the capital.

The whole country rejoiced, and people lined both sides of the road to welcome them.

Xiao Ling was flattered and overwhelmed with a sense of pride.

I never imagined that I would be treated this way in my life.

The Xiao family members stood among the crowd, filled with deep emotion.

The useless illegitimate son they had once banished to the farm returned as a royal relative whom they could not possibly befriend.

Zichen Palace.

Jiang Wujiang sat majestically on the dragon throne, looking at Xiao Ling, whose expression was solemn.

They bestowed upon him an imperial mansion, countless gold and silver treasures, and hundreds of acres of fertile land. Finally, they asked him if he had any other wishes.

Xiao Ling thought for a moment and said respectfully, "I have no other wish but that my writings will bring you longevity and good fortune."

This is the truth; only those who have been protected by the state would speak with such sincerity.

Jiang Wujiang nodded.

Xiao Ling withdrew.

Only after leaving the Zichen Palace did my mind calm down a little.

He grabbed a palace servant and asked, "Where is the Regent?"

The palace maid's expression was somewhat strange, but she smiled and said, "It's quite a coincidence that Master Hongchen also returned these past few days, so the Regent went out of the city to greet him."

Xiao Ling was speechless.

It's remarkable that they haven't given up after all these years!

Xiao Ling thought for a moment, feeling relaxed. Having experienced so much, only seeing sweet things could bring him comfort.

...

It is twenty miles outside the city.

Wangqin Pavilion.

Linghu Lan, accompanied by several palace maids, looked at the path in the distance with some excitement.

Two figures appeared on the path.

Linghu Lan immediately recognized that the tallest of them was Hongchen.

Hongchen was stunned for a moment.

It seems that no one expected that after so many years, the Regent would still not give up.

Over the years, in order to avoid the Regent, he did not stay in one place for long. The Regent was busy with state affairs and could not stay away from the capital for long. Because one was busy and the other was hiding, the two had not seen each other for many years, so long that they had forgotten those awkward things.

To my utter surprise, I ran into them as soon as I arrived in Kyoto.

The young novice beside him, now a fully grown monk, smiled and said, "Brother, I was right. I knew the Regent would be waiting for you here."

Linghu Lan rushed over and looked at the face of the woman who had become more elegant after experiencing the vicissitudes of life. Her heart was still pounding wildly.

wipe!

Falling in love really does make you younger; I instantly felt like I was fifteen again.

"Master Hongchen, it's been a long time!"

Upon seeing Linghu Lan again, Hongchen was no longer embarrassed and calmly said, "This humble monk greets the Regent."

"You must be tired from your journey. Why don't you have a drink in the pavilion and rest your feet?"

“I dare not disturb the Regent. I have not seen my master for many years and miss him dearly. I wish to return to the temple to see him as soon as possible.”

Linghu Lan: "..."

Wow!

Is that old monk as handsome as me?

Even the male lead didn't come to pick you up today, and you didn't even want to stay with me for a moment.

I've cursed a million times over!

Have you experienced your tribulations?

A smile in the mortal world is pure and innocent.

"Thank you for your concern, Regent. I suppose I have already gone through it all. Now I have no more worries in my heart. I can return to the temple and choose a day to be ordained!"