Outside the city, the morning light was breaking, and the clouds in the sky were dyed with a layer of crimson, with a hint of warmth in the haziness.
Yuan Zhao got off the carriage after seeing the signal coming from the direction of the palace.
She raised her hand to brush away the hair on her forehead that was messed up by the morning breeze. Qingzhi and Moyu stood on her left and right.
Seeing this, Mo Yu asked in a low voice, "Your Highness, when will we return to Liangzhou City?"
His tone was steady, but there was a hint of temptation in his eyes.
Qingzhi was standing on the other side, and her heart suddenly tightened when she heard this question.
She clenched her sleeves slightly, held her breath secretly, and her eyes fell on Yuan Zhao, waiting for her answer.
Princess...are you leaving right away?
Many images flashed through Qingzhi's mind.
She still remembered that Yuan Zhao didn't want to stay in Chaoyuan for a moment longer.
Although the king has changed a lot these days...but if the princess really insists on leaving, then...will he return to being as lonely and indifferent as before?
Qingzhi felt mixed emotions, her fingertips tightened, and she waited for Yuan Zhao's decision.
Yuan Zhao just stood there, gazing into the distance.
As the sky gradually brightened, a man came riding a horse, clad in the glow of the morning sun, his black robe fluttering in the wind, his eyebrows and eyes hidden in the light and shadow in the morning light, appearing deep and calm.
Yuan Zhizhi clapped her hands excitedly when she saw the person coming.
Yuan Zhao's eyes fell on the figure, his eyes did not waver, only his voice was as light as the morning breeze.
"The fighting on the front line is not over yet. It won't be too late to leave after the fighting is over."
When Qingzhi heard this, she was slightly stunned, and then a barely perceptible joy quietly rose in her heart.
She lowered her head, hiding the complex emotions in her eyes, exhaled lightly, and raised the corners of her mouth slightly.
Princess...if you could stay a moment longer...
When Duota personally escorted Yuan Zhao and his party back to the palace, the palace had already been tidied up and everyone was waiting for the return of the new master.
After Jin Wan was released, he worked non-stop. When he heard that the king was going to meet the princess in person, he immediately ordered people to take good care of the newly renovated Zhaixing Palace.
He knew clearly that after Dota ascended the throne, many places in the palace had changed owners.
Only the Star-Picking Hall has never been occupied by Duoming, and it still maintains the appearance when Duota personally decorated it.
He stood at the palace gate, his eyes swept over the palace servants beside him, and ordered in an unquestionable tone,
"Listen carefully! I don't need to tell you how important the princess is to the king. Just serve her carefully!"
"If you make the princess unhappy, you will also make the king unhappy. Anyone who dares to neglect it will have to think about the consequences!"
The palace maids bowed their heads and responded "yes". Although they were nervous, they couldn't help but be curious about what kind of person this princess was.
At this time, the palace gate slowly opened and the carriage slowly drove in.
The wheels rolled over the marble floor, making a slight rolling sound, and the atmosphere became inexplicably tense.
Finally, the carriage stopped at the gate of the Star-Picking Palace.
Jin Wan immediately straightened his clothes and stood in front to greet him.
Dotta was the first to dismount, walk to the front of the carriage, and open the curtain with his own hands.
The first person to stick her head out of the carriage was Yuan Nanan. She jumped lightly and landed steadily. She looked around with a vigilant expression.
Afterwards, Yuan Qi Yu also jumped down without any hesitation. Seeing that his sister didn't say anything, he stood up obediently, looking like a little adult.
Jin Wan didn't expect that so many people would get off a carriage. He glanced at them one by one and thought to himself.
Duota then took Yuan Zhizhi and held her steadily in his arms.
Jin Wan recognized Yuan Zhizhi at a glance, but he was not sure about the identities of the other two children.
But you can see that their eyebrows and eyes are somewhat similar to the little prince.
However, the young man standing aside... was nothing like them.
Before Jin Wan could think about it, he saw Duota freeing one hand and reaching into the car.
Yuan Zhao was silent for a moment, but finally put his hand on him and slowly got off the carriage with his strength.
But the moment she steadied her steps, she let go of his hand.
Yuan Zhao hadn't even raised her eyes yet, and the palace people could only see her plain coarse linen clothes, which were covered with dust after a long journey, and her hair was filled with some fatigue from the journey.
They couldn't help but exchange glances and whisper in their hearts.
——It seems the rumors are true. The princess is just a country bumpkin, not worthy of being in public...
But at this moment, Yuan Zhao raised his eyes slightly and looked around.
In an instant, the palace servants who were secretly commenting on the matter suddenly held their breath.
She stood quietly in the morning light, her eyes and eyebrows were as beautiful as a painting, and her plain clothes could not hide her elegance.
Although her lips looked a little pale due to the long journey, they made her skin look even whiter than snow, exuding a touch of cool and noble charm.
She glanced around slowly and unhurriedly, not feeling the slightest bit uncomfortable because of the palace people's discussions. She was calm, dignified and composed.
For a moment, the whole hall was silent.
Jin Wan was standing at the front and was the first to see her face clearly.
Even though he had seen countless beauties in the palace, he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.
At this moment, he finally understood—
How can she be called a country woman?
This is clearly a master who is naturally noble and dignified!
He quickly came to his senses and immediately bent down to salute respectfully, but Qingzhi got there first and said loudly,
"Welcome His Majesty back to the palace!"
Jin Wan was stunned, not understanding what Qingzhi meant by "Your Highness", but Qingzhi gave him a wink.
He reacted immediately and then said,
"Welcome His Majesty back to the palace!"
When Yuan Zhao heard this address, he nodded lightly with an elegant posture. He was already accustomed to such pomp and circumstance.
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