At that moment, Shang Xiye and Jun Shimi were also having a deep conversation in the nearby waterside pavilion.

When facing his older brother, Jun Shimi fully displayed his sycophantic nature as a devoted fanboy. He couldn't bear to see his brother suffer even the slightest grievance and wished he could use every last bit of his strength to make his brother's life smoother and more fulfilling.

Knowing that the Da Zhao merchants have persecuted Shang Xiye over the years;

Later, he even coveted his sister-in-law, forcing his elder brother and sister-in-law to flee the capital.

Jun Shimi was absolutely furious. He slammed his fist on the stone table in the waterside pavilion, shouting, "Those heartless bastards shouldn't exist in this world! Brother, you don't need to tolerate them anymore; just say the word, and I'm willing to use the entire power of Jialuo to help you rebel against the Great Zhao and chop that treacherous villain to pieces!"

"No need. Although my ancestor Emperor did not give me birth, he did raise me. Moreover, he treated me better than his own son. I promised him that I would never betray the Great Zhao Dynasty. Besides, I have no interest in the throne." Shang Xiye was also exceptionally patient with his younger brother, Jun Shimi.

Upon hearing this, Jun Shimi said happily, "In that case, why don't you and your sister-in-law settle down in Jialuo? Our family can be together, happy and reunited, and Mother will be happy too."

Shang Xiye lowered his head and pondered for a moment before saying, "When I left the capital this time, hundreds of thousands of people had already abandoned their homeland and rebuilt their homes for me. They are people of Dazhao. If they leave Dazhao, it will mean leaving their homeland. I cannot be so selfish."

"Then..." A look of disappointment flashed across Jun Shimi's eyes, but as a king, he could understand Shang Xiye's thoughts and forced a smile, "That's alright. My elder brother and sister-in-law have high cultivation levels, so it's easy for them to come and go. They can come and see Mother and me more often."

Shang Xiye thought he should discuss with Jun Shimi about his plan to go back first.

The young bride refused to hold a wedding ceremony, citing the absence of her parents-in-law.

Although his wife spoke very seriously and seemed perfectly normal, Shang Xiye still felt that something was amiss, making him uneasy.

So he wanted to go back as soon as possible, discuss it with his parents-in-law, bring them over, and then hold the wedding ceremony as soon as possible.

But then, Wanqikaf ran over.

She fluttered to Jun Shimi's side like a cheerful little butterfly, her chestnut eyes sparkling, and said, "Your Majesty, the person you sent to pick me up today was a little late, making me wait for quite a while."

"I understand. I'll send someone to pick you up as soon as it's light tomorrow." Jun Shimi's expression softened instantly, his eyes and voice filled with doting affection.

Wanqikaf raised her proud and pretty little face and said with satisfaction, "That's more like it. Thank you, Your Majesty. I'm going to go play with Yaoyao now."

As she was about to leave, she hastily bowed to Shang Xiye and said, "Greetings, eldest cousin."

After saying that, he had already run out.

With Wanqikafu's arrival, Jun Shimi's attention was clearly half-drawn away by her.

Considering that I had only been here for two days, it was indeed inappropriate to suggest going back now.

Shang Xiye suppressed his unease for the time being and decided to speak to his mother in person a few days later.

Ji Fengming felt a headache coming on whenever he saw Wanqikafu, and was pulling Hei Xiao along to hide in the garden.

Wanqi Kafu chased after them, her smile warm and her voice cheerful: "Brother Fengming, Brother Xiaochen, where are you going? Take Kafu with you to play!"