The sun was shining brightly and it was almost noon.
Inside the Qinian Palace, the family sat at the dining table, preparing for lunch as usual.
Just as he was about to start eating, a palace servant came running over and reported excitedly.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has returned!"
"Brother is back?"
Ying Luan was the first to exclaim in surprise, then she immediately stood up and ran outside like a whirlwind.
"I'll go pick up my brother!"
"Why is this kid running so fast? Her brother can't run."
Chu Yuening said angrily, but her usually calm and dignified eyes could not hide her excitement and joy.
Ying Zheng also ignored the majesty of the emperor. He held his wife in one hand and his son in the other and walked out quickly.
A ripple appeared in his calm eyes, which was a father's silent longing for his son.
Before the group reached the palace gate, they heard the young man's clear voice halfway.
"Luan'er! Are you here to take my brother home? Do you miss him?"
"I don't want to be mean to you, brother. You're such a liar. You haven't been home for so long and you don't miss us at all."
"Of course I miss you. Brother misses Luan'er the most."
"Hmph, I don't care. You are not allowed to leave from now on, and you have to practice martial arts with me every day."
Ying Luan tightly grasped her brother's sleeve, her watery eyes welling with tears as she stared at him without blinking, fearing that he would leave again if she wasn't paying attention.
Ying Zhao's heart softened, and he touched his sister's little head, coaxing her gently with great affection.
"Okay, okay, brother has promised you, little princess, please don't be angry."
After coaxing his sister, he looked up and saw his family not far away. For some reason, his nose began to feel sour and his eyelashes became slightly wet.
But the boy still smiled brightly, and his trembling voice was filled with uncontrollable excitement.
"Father, Mother, Brother, I'm back."
"Zhao Zhao...my dear, why are you so thin? Did you suffer outside? Were you bullied?"
Chu Yuening's beautiful eyes were filled with tears. She walked forward anxiously in three or two steps, holding the young man's hand and looking at him constantly, her concern evident in her words.
Ying Zhao looked at his mother with eyes full of worry, and a warm feeling surged in his heart, and his eyes were unconsciously wet.
No matter how old he is, no matter how strong or calm he is, in front of his mother, he is still the baby who needs care and love.
At this moment, he leaned on his mother's thin shoulders, rubbed his head against her and acted coquettishly, just like when he was a child.
"Don't worry, mother. I'm fine. No one dares to bully me. I just miss you..."
"Yes, yes, Zhao Zhao once killed a giant tiger with just a few punches!"
The system couldn't help but chime in.
Chu Yuening was not relieved after hearing this, but became even more worried, and her tightly furrowed brows showed anxiety.
"Why did you encounter such a dangerous situation? Are you injured?"
Ying Zhao's body stiffened, and he glared warningly at the bird that was only making things worse, with murderous intent in his eyes.
If you don't speak, no one will think you are dumb.
The system finally realized that it had said the wrong thing. It shrank its head and quickly slipped to the side of the little princess.
Ying Zheng embraced his worried wife, patted her on the back, and comforted her gently. Then he looked at his steady and reserved son, feeling very relieved.
His cold and majestic face showed kindness, and his thin lips moved slightly, as if he wanted to express his longing, but in the end, thousands of words turned into just one sentence.
"Just get home safely."
"Yeah, I miss Father too~"
Ying Zhao grew up in love, so he was not afraid to express his love.
Just like when he was a child, he hugged the tall and majestic figure tightly, expressing his longing for his father. His eyes, which were exactly the same as his father's, were filled with admiration.
Perhaps in the eyes of outsiders, his father is an emperor who is decisive in killing and has the power of life and death, but in his eyes, his father is the best father in the world.
Just when the atmosphere was joyful, a cold and sour voice sounded.
"Brother, don't you miss me?"
Ying Zhao looked in the direction of the voice and saw a handsome young boy staring at him quietly. His dark and translucent eyes were like two balls of black jade, clear and bright, with obvious accusation in them.
His eyes flashed guiltily, then he put his arm around A-di's shoulders as if nothing had happened and made amends with a smile.
"Hahaha, brother, of course I miss you."
"Come on, let's hug each other!"
"wait--"
But before Ying Jue could refuse, he was hugged tightly by his brother, who held him tightly with such powerful force that he couldn't break free at all.
So, he could only give up struggling with no hope in life.
The cold and elegant young boy has changed his previous indifferent attitude. His indifferent expression has become lively and full of the liveliness and vigor that belongs to his age.
Ying Luan, who was watching the fun from the side, did not forget to gloat over the misfortune.
"Hehe, brother, this is a loving hug from brother~"
"Ah, sister, don't expect me to plead for you anymore."
"Humph, now that my brother is back, I'm not afraid anymore."
"Heh, don't ask me for the pistol modification."
"Ah! I was wrong... My dear Didi, I'm here to save you!"
"Luan'er wants to snatch my brother from me? But it's not that easy..."
Ying Zhao played and joked happily with his younger brothers and sisters. The calmness on his face faded away, and a genuine happy smile appeared on his face, as if he had returned to his carefree childhood.
The three siblings played and fought with each other, just as familiar and close as before, with deep feelings and no trace of strangeness.
Even though time flies and years are ruthless, those sincere and beautiful friendships have never faded.
Ying Zheng and Chu Yuening looked at this heartwarming scene, smiled at each other, and everything was said without words.
The sun is shining and the years are peaceful.
After returning to Qinian Palace, Ying Zhao looked at the familiar furnishings and arrangements. His heart felt as if it were soaked in warm water, warm and cozy. The fatigue of the journey disappeared in an instant.
At this moment, the heart that had been wandering for a long time finally found its home.
Originally, the couple wanted to hold a banquet for their son to welcome him, but he refused.
"Father and Mother, I have traveled for three years, traversing thousands of mountains and rivers, and seeing the warmth and coldness of human nature. Only then did I realize that there are still people who cannot eat enough and cannot afford to go to school."
“Who knows that every grain of rice on the plate is the result of hard work? It’s nothing more than this.”
"As the crown prince of the Qin Dynasty, supported by the people, I should set an example."
Chu Yuening looked up at the young man who was a head taller than her, her gentle eyes filled with relief and pride.
"My son has grown up."
"Zhao Zhao has a kind heart, and as a father I am very pleased."
Ying Zheng patted his son's shoulder and praised him loudly, then he changed his tone and looked serious and solemn.
"However, as the future successor of the Great Qin Empire, shouldering the mission of ruling the world, you still lack the determination to make progress."
"Father, I understand."
Ying Zhao's expression was calm and resolute, his sharp phoenix eyes shone brightly, revealing his ambition to dominate the world and his unstoppable edge.
"A strong nation brings prosperity to its people. Only when the empire thrives and stands at the top of the world can the people of the Great Qin live and work in peace and contentment, and enjoy prosperity and freedom from worries."
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