Parting always comes so quickly, as if we had just met and in the blink of an eye we are about to say goodbye.
Mo Lian's eyes were filled with reluctance. She stared intently at Li Xi in front of her, as if she wanted to imprint her image deep in her heart.
"Xiao Xi, no matter what, you must find a chance to come see me again. I will also try my best to return to Tingfeng Courtyard, and then I will see everyone again. Please tell them that I have always been thinking of them." Mo Lian's voice was choked with sobs, and tears welled up in her eyes.
Li Xi gently patted Mo Lian's shoulder and comforted her, "I know, Lian'er. But you must take good care of yourself. The situation is complicated right now, so you need to be careful in everything you do."
If your father can protect you, that would be ideal, but you must not harbor malicious intentions, but you must be wary of others. Especially when choosing a partner, you must carefully observe their character.
If you truly meet a good person, then all is well; but if you've made a mistake, knowing when to cut your losses and divorce is certainly a wise move.
She was well aware of the power struggles and intrigues within the palace, and understood the unpredictability of human nature, so she hoped that Mo Lian could protect herself and remain unharmed.
Mo Lian nodded, understanding Li Xi's worries and concerns. She gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.
"Xiaoxi, don't worry. I will remember your words. After this incident, I will definitely be more careful in the future."
Time was of the essence, so the three chose to ride horses back to Xuan Yue Kingdom.
With only three days left until Lunar New Year's Eve, Li Xi and the others will have to spend the night on the road.
A biting wind howled, snowflakes fluttered, and the three men, draped in heavy cloaks, rode sturdy warhorses across the vast snowfield.
As night deepened, the lights of the distant village appeared warm and distant against the backdrop of snowflakes.
Mo Lian was reading a medical book in the palace. The bedchamber was warm and cozy from the charcoal fire, making her feel sleepy.
While yawning, Mengyun rubbed her eyes and then looked at the Fifth Princess with concern, saying, "Princess, it's getting late. You should get some rest. Staying up late is bad for your health, especially for your eyes."
However, Mo Lian simply waved her hand, indicating that Meng Yun should go to bed first and did not need to stay with her any longer.
Despite her noble status as a princess, after a series of recent events...
Mo Lian realized that she was like a delicate flower growing in a greenhouse, unable to withstand the storms of the outside world.
She never imagined that her fiancé had long been colluding with her elder sister. And when she wrote to Zhang Qian to ask him to arrange for some experts to protect her, she never expected that he would not take any action at all.
At the palace banquet that day, when Mo Lian discovered that her elder sister had deliberately spilled wine on her skirt, she immediately realized that her elder sister was trying to ruin her at all times.
Fortunately, Lord Feng appeared in time and took her away from the scene, while also throwing the man who tried to tarnish her reputation into the Ten Thousand Beasts Courtyard.
What Mo Lian didn't expect was that the palace maid who led everyone to "witness" the scene of the royal sister and Zhang Qian's pleasure was actually Xiao Xi in disguise!
She continued reading the medical book in her hand. While at Tingfeng Courtyard, she had learned a lot of medical knowledge from Lan'er.
Now it seems that the only way for her to protect herself is to learn more.
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Tonight, the sky is overcast, as if a huge black curtain is covering the earth.
A biting wind, carrying snowflakes, relentlessly lashed at people. Li Xi silently gazed at the boundless snowfield before her, a sense of helplessness welling up within her.
"Looks like we'll have to find a cave to spend the night," she sighed softly, her voice echoing in the silent snow.
Hong Gu and Qin Xiaolin nodded in agreement.
For her, who has lived in this icy and snowy place for many years, finding a safe and comfortable place to live is not difficult.
Not long after, Hong Gu discovered a cave hidden in the mountains.
She cautiously approached the cave entrance, carefully observing her surroundings. Suddenly, several ferocious wolves leaped out of the cave, baring their teeth and claws as they pounced on them.
However, Hong Gu was not intimidated.
She nimbly dodged the wolf pack's attack.
But Qin Xiaolin beat her to it, brandishing his longsword, and several sword energies frightened the wolves into fleeing in all directions.
After resolving the trouble, Hong Gu and Li Xi entered the cave.
Although it was a bit dark and damp inside, it at least provided shelter from the wind and snow, allowing them to get through the cold night.
After a quick and simple packing process, the three of them crawled into their warm sleeping bags and found a relatively comfortable spot by the campfire to lie down and rest.
These people, who spend their years wandering the world, are used to a life of hardship and uncertainty, so they don't care much about the so-called differences between men and women.
Especially in such harsh and difficult conditions, finding a safe place to spend the night is already a very lucky and rare thing. Who would care about the difference between men and women?
At this moment, all they want to do is get a good rest and conserve their energy to face the various challenges and difficulties that may come next.
On New Year's Eve, as night fell and the stars twinkled, the cold air was filled with the festive atmosphere of the New Year.
Three weary figures walked into a small village, hoping to find a place to stay for the night.
Fate seemed to be on their side; the villagers were hospitable and invited them to spend this special night together.
The table was covered with steaming hot New Year's Eve dinner, and the aroma was irresistible.
For Li Xi, this was her second Lunar New Year's Eve since arriving in this era.
Time flies, and she had almost forgotten her birthday, but on that day, Qin Xiaolin quietly handed her a red jade hairpin as a gift to celebrate her birthday.
At that moment, she suddenly realized that she was already sixteen years old.
Recalling the past, Li Xi was filled with emotion.
She experienced many hardships and obstacles, and also made a group of like-minded friends.
As the night deepened, firecrackers echoed throughout the village, and fireworks burst forth with dazzling colors.
Li Xi, Qin Xiaolin, Hong Gu, and the villagers sat around the stove, sharing their stories and laughter.
This New Year's Eve, though simple and ordinary, was filled with warmth and touching moments.
After leaving some money for the villagers, the three continued riding their horses towards the capital of Xuan Yue Kingdom.
After the Lantern Festival, the retired emperor will lead his entourage back to Jingyuan.
So they had to hurry back to make preparations.
Finally, on the tenth day of the Lunar New Year, the three returned to the embassy.
In the embassy courtyard, red plum blossoms bloomed, creating a beautiful contrast with the white snow, a scene of tranquility and peace.
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