Ten days later.
After Su Xuening helped Helian Rong complete a course of treatment, Helian Rong's health improved significantly in the past few days. He was full of energy and looked as if he had become ten years younger.
Su Xuening also made three months' worth of pills for Helian Rong: "Take these pills first, one before bed every night. After three months, I will come back to give you acupuncture and do the second course of treatment."
Yuan Xian took the medicine bottle and hurriedly said, "Don't worry, Princess, this old servant will make sure His Majesty takes these pills every day."
Su Xuening then instructed Helian Rong, "Also, you should not get angry easily, avoid getting worked up, and rest on time every night and take your medicine on time."
Seeing her chattering on and on, Helian Rong laughed and said, "Alright, you've said these things at least ten times in the past few days. How come I, an old man, am not as talkative as you, a young girl, but you're acting like a little old lady?"
Helian Rong's words made everyone laugh again.
Su Xuening stopped arguing. No matter how much she said, she was still worried about him since he wasn't by her side.
However, they could not remain in Northern Wei forever.
Knowing that they were going back to Eastern Chu and Western Liang, Helian Rong held a grand banquet that evening to send them off.
That evening, Su Renzhong toasted Helian Qin with a lot of wine: "I'm going to Xiliang this time, and it may be several months before I return. I'll have to trouble you, my uncle, to take good care of my grandfather."
Helian Qin had also drunk quite a bit, and he staggered to his feet to clink glasses with Su Renzhong: "I don't like what you're saying. The old man is not only your grandfather, but also my father. Even if you didn't say it, I would definitely take good care of him."
Having gone through all these experiences, Helian Qin had long understood the preciousness of family ties.
He wasn't just saying these words; he meant them. Even if they didn't mention it, he would take good care of the old man after they left and never make him angry again.
His father has a bad temper, and he can't guarantee that he won't upset him at all; he can only try to upset him as little as possible!
Helian Qin and Su Renzhong below had both drunk quite a bit, and as they drank, they were almost arm in arm, calling each other brothers.
Helian Rong, seated at the head of the table, was reluctant to part with Su Xuening and Su Yun'an, and held their hands tightly, unwilling to let go.
In truth, the two were also reluctant to part with the old man, but since he was the emperor of Northern Wei, they could not take him with them no matter how reluctant they were.
Su Yun'an held Helian Rong's hand: "I will come back as soon as possible. I will come back as soon as I finish attending my father's investiture ceremony."
Originally, Su Yun'an was not going to leave Northern Wei for the time being, but this time Duanmu Junyu brought Su Renzhong back to formally give him a title and make him the emperor's consort.
On such an important occasion, Su Xuening and Su Yun'an naturally had to be present.
Helian Rong knew that Su Yun'an was sensible and didn't want to restrict him too much: "You can learn the way of governing the country from your mother and your brother-in-law in Xiliang and Dongchu, so there's no need for you to rush back to accompany me. You can come back whenever you want."
"Great-grandfather!" Helian Rong's thoughtfulness made Su Yun'an even more reluctant to part, and she threw herself into his arms.
Even if we are reluctant to part, we still have to say goodbye.
After the grand feast, Duanmu Junyu summoned the Vermilion Bird divine beast. She helped the drunken Su Renzhong onto the Vermilion Bird divine beast, and then took Lan Jingxiao and Shao Jingling with her.
Xuanyuan Zhan said, "Let's ride the Xuanwu Divine Beast to Xiliang!"
Su Yun'an's eyes lit up: "Then I'll ride the Azure Dragon Divine Beast, let's see whose divine beast runs the fastest!"
Duanmu Junyu had no objection, because Su Renzhong was drunk, and who knew if he would do something embarrassing in front of his children. It was fine for everyone to sit on their own divine beasts.
After bidding farewell to Helian Rong, the group left Northern Wei, each riding their own mythical beast.
As the three divine beasts soared together, everyone was once again awestruck by the magnificent sight.
With his eyes glazed over from drunkenness, Helian Qin couldn't help but exclaim, "Old man, your descendants are all extraordinary! They've all become divine!"
Helian Rong glanced at Helian Qin with disdain and said to Wu Shou beside him, "Send the Prince of Heng back to me, so he won't embarrass me in public."
"Yes." Wu Shou quickly replied, and led two Azure Dragon Guards to help Helian Qin away.
Helian Rong stood at a distance, gazing at the sky for a long, long time without moving.
Yuan Xian glanced at the figures of the three divine beasts that were long gone, and bowed to comfort them, "The princes will come back to see you in a few months. You won't be separated from them for too long."
"Hmm." Helian Rong nodded, but still didn't look away.
On the back of the Vermilion Bird, Su Renzhong was a little drunk. He lay on Duanmu Junyu's lap, holding her tightly and refusing to let go, muttering incoherently, "Ayu~ I'm going back to Xiliang with you soon, aren't you happy?"
Sitting behind the two, Lan Jingxiao and Shao Jingling wished they could disappear into the ground.
However, there was no crack in the ground on the back of this Vermilion Bird divine beast. If they had known this, they should have taken another divine beast back to Xiliang.
It must be said that the Emperor of Eastern Chu was wise!
Duanmu Junyu could sense the awkwardness between Lan Jingxiao and Shao Jingling, because she herself was feeling very awkward at that moment.
Although Duanmu Junyu was embarrassed, she still hugged Su Renzhong and coaxed him, "Of course I'm happy."
Su Renzhong grinned, as happy as a child: "Ayu~ I love you, do you love me?"
"I love you!" Duanmu Junyu expressed her love for Su Renzhong without reservation, even though Lan Jingxiao and Shao Jingling were still behind her.
Duanmu Junyu didn't want Su Renzhong to talk nonsense anymore, so she hugged him and coaxed him gently: "Alright, let's not talk so much anymore. Go to sleep. We'll be in Xiliang by dawn."
Perhaps he was truly drunk, or perhaps Duanmu Junyu's words held an extraordinary power over Su Renzhong.
Su Renzhong obediently closed his eyes.
Duanmu Junyu still held him in her arms, coaxing him to sleep like she was a child.
Lan Jingxiao and Shao Jingling dared not watch the couple's interactions.
However, their queen must really love this guy to death; she's incredibly patient with him.
If other men were to see this side of their empress, they would undoubtedly be incredibly envious of this crown prince of Northern Wei.
They flew from darkness to dawn.
It wasn't until dawn that the three divine beasts finally arrived at the Western Liang territory.
Led by the Vermilion Bird, the Azure Dragon and Black Tortoise followed the Vermilion Bird directly to the capital of Western Liang.
The people of Xiliang capital never expected that they would see such a magical and spectacular scene of three divine beasts gathering together when they got up early.
"Look! The Vermilion Bird Divine Beast has returned with the Black Tortoise Divine Beast and the Azure Dragon Divine Beast!"
"It must be our Empress returning!"
"My goodness, three mythical beasts! All at once, it's so spectacular!"
"I heard that not only has the Black Tortoise, a divine beast from Eastern Chu, appeared in the world, but the Azure Dragon, a divine beast from Northern Wei, also appeared recently!"
"Now we have three divine beasts. I wonder when the White Tiger divine beast of Southern Qi will appear. Perhaps then we can see all four divine beasts gathered together!"
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