This was quite audacious; no subject would dare to say such a thing to the emperor.
But Li Xi's pure heart truly moved him.
This young man is probably the only one who would selflessly give away even a treasure to him.
At this moment, the emperor's trust in Li Xi increased even further.
After leaving the palace, she went to Tingfeng Courtyard for a while, gave some instructions, and then returned to her residence.
At this moment, Wan Yue and Hong Ying were having a disagreement.
The two argued incessantly about going to the Xuanming Gate, and their voices could be heard through the courtyard wall.
She pushed open the courtyard gate and went inside.
Wan Yue's neck was red and his voice was loud, while Hong Ying's face was flushed red, but she still refused to admit defeat.
"What are you two doing?" Li Xi asked with a smile.
When the two saw Li Xi return, they were both taken aback for a moment, and then stopped arguing.
Wan Yue scratched his head and smiled awkwardly, "Xiao Xi, you're back. We... we were just discussing some things, we didn't argue."
Hongying snorted and turned her head away from Wan Yue.
"Alright, I heard everything." Li Xi waved her hand, indicating that the two no longer needed to hide it. "You're arguing about going to the Xuanming Sect, aren't you?"
Wan Yue and Hong Ying exchanged a glance and nodded.
“Grandmother, you’re worried about Grandfather’s safety, aren’t you?” Li Xi looked at Hong Ying and said gently.
Although Hongying turned her head away, a trace of worry flashed in her eyes. She nodded and said in a muffled voice, "He is too weak to even kill a chicken. He won't be of any help there."
“Can’t I cook for you? You two are so busy that you don’t have time to eat, and that will ruin your health in the long run,” Wan Yue argued.
"Where can't we find something to eat? With our old bones and limbs, we should just stay here and rest." Hongying thought she was different.
"I'm still as vigorous as ever, what? You're already disgusted with me?" he said indignantly.
Seeing that another argument was about to break out and personal attacks were about to begin, Li Xi quickly interjected, "Gentlemen, let me say something."
The two of them fell silent and looked at Li Xi.
“Grandmother, I understand your concerns, but Grandpa also has his own principles and choices.” Li Xi looked at Hong Ying, her tone sincere.
Hongying was silent for a moment, then sighed: "What you said makes sense, but I'm just worried about him..."
Seeing Wan Yue's dejected look, Hong Ying finally softened and said in a gentler tone, "Old Wan, I know you want to help, but I also have to consider your safety. The Xuanming Sect is fraught with danger, and I'm really worried about you going there."
Seeing that Hongying's tone had softened, Wan Yue immediately seized the opportunity: "Hongying, I know you're worried about me, but I can't just stay here doing nothing. I want to go with you, at least to share some of the burden."
Seeing this, Li Xi seized the opportunity to comfort her, "Grandmother, you haven't been reunited for long, and I'm sure Grandfather is reluctant to part with you. Don't worry, I'll take care of everything."
"In that case, let's leave it at that." Hongying finally nodded, looking helpless.
Upon seeing this, Wan Yue's face lit up with a joyful smile, as if he had suddenly become several years younger.
He walked to Hongying's side and gently took her hand: "Hongying, I will be careful and won't cause you or Xiaoxi any trouble."
Hongying turned her head slightly, a blush rising on her face, and whispered, "I believe you."
Li Xi watched this scene and felt happy for them.
She knew how precious it was for these two elderly people, who had experienced separation and death, to be able to reunite at this moment.
In the stillness of the night, the sky is shrouded in darkness, with only a few stars twinkling faintly.
On this quiet night, three figures were riding a giant golden eagle, flying towards the Xuanming Gate.
Sitting on the broad back of the golden eagle, Li Xi felt the wind whistling past her ears, and a surge of excitement welled up in her heart.
This golden eagle is much better than airplanes of later generations; it can fly anytime without waiting and flies very smoothly.
If she weren't afraid of being discovered, she wouldn't even want to ride a horse.
As the golden eagle gradually accelerated, the surrounding scenery became blurred.
Li Xi gripped the golden eagle's feathers tightly, leaning slightly forward in an attempt to resist the strong airflow.
The golden eagle spread its wings and soared through the clouds, heading towards Baigu City.
Baigucheng, as its name suggests, is a city with many valleys and a strategic location. It is an ancient city with a long history.
The city center is situated between two majestic mountain ranges and surrounded by a winding river, forming a natural barrier.
When the three arrived, it was still dark and the city gates were not yet open, so they waited at the city gate.
As the first rays of dawn broke through the horizon, the outline of Baigu City gradually became clear in the morning light.
The stone lions on both sides of the city gate seemed to be gilded in the morning light, making them appear even more majestic and solemn.
The city gate creaked open slowly, breaking the tranquility of the early morning.
The soldiers guarding the city awoke and began their day's work.
They carefully inspected the passageways of everyone entering the city, and only allowed them to pass after ensuring there were no problems.
The three followed the flow of people entering the city and slowly stepped into this ancient city with a long history.
The shops on both sides of the street were not fully open yet; only a few breakfast stalls had already started to emit wisps of smoke and the aroma of food.
They walked along the cobblestone streets, experiencing the unique charm of this ancient city.
The houses lining the streets are simple and elegant, with red lanterns and colorful ribbons hanging under the eaves, adding a touch of joy and liveliness to this ancient city.
Although Wan Yue was not from Baigu City, his daughter married into the city, so he had been here before and was quite familiar with the place.
Since entering the city, Hongying's mood has been unusually low, and she hasn't said much along the way.
She lowered her head, her hands clasped tightly together, as if she had something on her mind.
The two people beside her noticed her unusual behavior, but neither of them mentioned it and simply stayed by her side in silence.
This is where the original owner's mother spent eight years; she married and had children here, and then...
Li Xi empathized deeply; she understood the pain of losing a loved one.
The three of them stayed at an inn not far from the former site of the Li family.
To have some peace and quiet, Li Xi specifically booked a private courtyard so that no other guests would disturb them.
At this moment, Hongying sat alone on a stone bench in the courtyard.
He stared blankly ahead, seemingly lost in thought.
She sat there quietly, motionless, her eyes vacant and lifeless.
Time seemed to stand still, with only her thoughts churning within her.
Memories of her Jin'er's childhood kept flashing through her mind.
Her Jin'er would hug her tightly, stroke her cheek with her little hands, and then happily tell her what new things she had learned that day.
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