Yun Qingluo sat next to Mo Beichen. She had clearly sensed the fluctuations in Mo Beichen's emotions and knew that he was reflecting on why the Sumeru Continent could not do this.

But in her view, Mo Beichen's ability to defeat the other three kingdoms, unify the entire continent, and end the century-long division of the Sumeru Continent, despite the old emperor's hostility and constant external threats, was already an unparalleled achievement.

Moreover, after the unification of the four kingdoms, he immediately promoted talented individuals, implemented a unified monetary policy, and reformed the legal provisions. During that period, he attended court with Mo Junye during the day and dealt with the difficult problems accumulated by previous dynasties in the Qin Zheng Hall at night.

If it weren't for her illness forcing him to leave the Sumeru Continent, I believe he would have done even better.

A wise ruler and virtuous ministers.

He was a benevolent but not tyrannical ruler.

He's already very capable.

"Gurgle." A rumbling sound came from the stomach.

Yun Qingluo turned her head to look at Yin Shaoxi sitting next to her, smiled and took out a pastry, handing it to her, "Hungry? Have some pastry to tide you over first, and we'll have a good meal tonight after we've settled in the city."

Yin Shaoxi simply looked at Yun Qingluo quietly, without saying a word or reaching out to take the pastries from Yun Qingluo's hands.

After spending these past few days together, Yin Shaoxi's fear of them had completely dissipated, but she kept her lips tightly shut and did not utter a single word.

Even when her grandfather and brother came to visit and talk to her, she remained silent as usual, simply gazing at them quietly, like a quiet little angel.

"Shaoxi, Aunt Yun must be exhausted from holding this pastry! Look at my arm, it's so sore! Come on, take it from me, okay?" Yun Qingluo noticed that the cute little girl in front of her was staring blankly at her, and knew that she must have been lost in her own little world again. So, she had a sudden idea and found an excuse to get the little one to pick up the delicate pastry.

The little girl blinked a few times, emerging from her own thoughts. Then, with her bright, watery eyes, she obediently reached out her little hand, carefully took the pastry, and held it tightly in her palm.

Then, she turned her head slightly, looking at Yun Qingluo with a slightly puzzled expression, as if asking, "Why do I have to take it?"

That innocent and pure appearance is truly endearing.

Yun Qingluo inexplicably sensed the deeper confusion in her eyes. She seemed to be saying that the pastry wasn't heavy, so why did her arm feel sore?

Yun Qingluo gently stroked Yin Shaoxi's silky hair, as if afraid of hurting her. Then, in an incredibly gentle tone, like a spring breeze, she said, "Shaoxi is the best girl. Eat the pastries, okay? In a little while, we'll have to go into the city. When we get there, your grandfather and brother will come to find you."

Upon hearing this, Yin Shaoxi blinked her large, bright eyes, a hint of urgency in them.

Seeing this, Yun Qingluo quickly comforted her, "Don't worry, they're in the carriage behind us right now. Didn't we tell you last night that they would come to find you after we got into the city? Have you forgotten?" As she spoke, Yun Qingluo's voice became even gentler, full of patience and concern.

After hearing this, Yin Shaoxi nodded thoughtfully, indicating that she remembered.

Then, she looked down at the pastry in her hand, brought it to her mouth, and took a small bite. Yun Qingluo watched with great satisfaction.

This child is just unwilling to speak, but is willing to listen to others. It's only a matter of time before he starts speaking; there's no rush.

Inside the carriage behind.

"Grandpa, you're finally awake! That's wonderful! How are you feeling now?" Yin Qinghuan exclaimed with delight as he saw Yin Yi slowly open his eyes.

Earlier in the carriage, the old doctor said that Grandpa was fine and only needed a few doses of medicine to dissolve the blood stasis. However, because Grandpa was old and weak, he needed more rest. The medicine contained a lot of sleep-inducing ingredients, so Grandpa had only woken up once during the entire journey.

"It's Qinghuan. Grandpa is alright now. After sleeping for so long, Grandpa feels much better, and my chest doesn't hurt anymore." Yin Yi lovingly patted Yin Qinghuan's head, his eyes full of tenderness and pride.

"Grandpa, really? I didn't expect that miracle doctor to be so amazing." Yin Qinghuan said excitedly, "Grandpa, you need to get better soon."

Yin Yi smiled and nodded: "Okay, listen to Qinghuan, Grandpa will get better soon. By the way, Qinghuan, have you properly thanked that miracle doctor?" He knew that if it weren't for that miracle doctor's help, he and his grandfather would probably have met with misfortune.

This kindness must be remembered forever.

"Of course."

Yin Yi smiled with relief: "Good child, you did very well. You've really worked hard this time, making you suffer with me." He looked at the sensible child in front of him with heartache, his heart filled with guilt.

"It's no trouble, Grandpa. As long as you're safe and sound, that's all that matters. You and my sister are my only family now, so you must take good care of yourself!" Yin Qinghuan replied firmly.

Yin Yi's eyes welled up with tears. He held Yin Qinghuan's hand tightly and said, "Okay, Grandpa will take care of his health from now on and won't let you worry anymore."

He secretly vowed to protect the two children.

"Grandpa, actually... the divine doctor said that he wasn't the one who saved us, and he wouldn't accept my kowtow. He said we should talk about thanking him when you wake up." Yin Qinghuan relayed Yun Qingluo's master's words to Yin Yi, word by word.

Yin Yi said "Oh," then thought for a moment and asked, "Did you give them the purse I gave you?"

Yin Qinghuan hummed in agreement, then looked somewhat embarrassed and annoyed. "Grandpa, an uncle outside said that the purse you gave me was full of stones, and there was only one copper coin inside. Grandpa, you didn't let me open the purse at the time, was it because you already knew?"

As he spoke, Yin Qinghuan's voice lowered.

“Child, it’s the family’s fault, they’re too rigid. Sigh, child, remember this: life may be full of hardships, but nothing is more important than living. Of course, there are some things that are more important than living, but in the current situation, if we are faced with someone’s kind help, we can gladly accept it and find a way to repay that kindness after we get through the difficulties. But if it is truly charity, then we would rather starve to death than accept it. That’s the right thing to do, after all, a person must have backbone to live.”

"Think carefully, did the person who gave you the food laugh at you or ridicule you?" Yin Yi pressed on while the iron was hot.

This child's mindset needs to be corrected quickly. Sigh, it's all my fault for focusing so much on calligraphy and ancient books that I neglected him.