The Prince Cheng's Mansion is next to the palace wall and can be reached after leaving the palace. The mansion is very quiet because of its location, but when Xia Xiao and his friends came to see it, they always felt that being too quiet was not a good thing. If someone came to the mansion to cause trouble, wouldn't they be helpless?

Although Xie Yi felt that Xie Helin and Mei Fei didn't have the guts, they would probably frame each other for the next three years. That was what women loved to do the most. Many concubines in the palace were sent to the cold palace because of those things. In serious cases, they were even executed. To be on the safe side, Xie Yi found two practitioners. Although they were not strong, they were only at the Condensation Realm and could be trusted. Just the following few words were hard to find.

After staying in the mansion for one night, although Xie Yi wanted Xia Jinghong, Xiao Rong and the other two to stay for a while longer, the latter did have this intention. But in the end, they gave up the idea, after all, it was against the rules. However, after weighing the pros and cons, they stayed for another day. Early in the morning, they headed in different directions and prepared to set off.

The day before the wedding, Xia Xiao had finished the rain in Yu Gu, and the sun was still very strong today. Xiao Xin held an umbrella for Xia Wan to shield her from the scorching sun. They walked to the gate of the mansion together and said goodbye.

Men say goodbye very quickly, and can finish it with just a few words, but women always express enough emotions before they can stop. But there is no rush now, so it doesn't hurt to say a few more words.

In order not to disturb Xia Wan, the elegant Xie Yi and the father and son walked aside and said with concern:

"This journey is long. If father and elder brother encounter difficulties on the road, please send a letter. Although I also have to leave Yu Valley and return to the academy, Wan'er will be in charge of the Cheng Palace."

The name Wan'er sounded so familiar and intimate, which made the father and his two sons feel uncomfortable. But after looking at each other, they smiled and shook their heads secretly. It was really irritating that their beloved Wan'er was being called like this by others and they couldn't say anything. Compared to them, Xie Yi, as a husband, was even closer to her.

"Don't worry, with your elder brother and I here, nothing will go wrong."

"That's true. Father is a great general of the dynasty."

Xia Jinghong patted Xie Yi on the shoulder. This was one of the favorite gestures of a father. Men did not like too close contact, and this action showed care.

"Go back to the academy and work hard. Once you reach the mountainside, you will be able to touch the real academy."

"Don't worry, father. In the past, I didn't have a clear goal and was always wavering in my mind, which is why I kept lingering. Now, even for Wan'er, I will work harder."

"Just hearing your words is great. I'm entrusting Wan'er to you. Please don't let me down."

"If I do something wrong someday and Wan'er sends a message to you, I will definitely apologize."

"Okay! Once a man has made his word, it is hard to chase him back."

Xie Yi nodded solemnly. Although he and Xia Wan had only been together for three days, he knew her personality. If Wan'er got angry, it would be his fault!

In the past, when Xia Xiao talked about Xia Wan for Xie Yi, he always used some adjectives, gentle and elegant, tender and affectionate. He often mentioned her outstanding temperament and ability to distinguish right from wrong. To be honest, when Xie Yi heard this at first, although he nodded repeatedly, he didn't believe it in his heart. Xia Xiao described Xia Wan as a perfect person, but where in the world is there such a person?

Because he grew up in the palace, the women Xie Yi met were either weak and incompetent, suffered humiliation, and pushed the bottom line every day, or they were vicious and scheming, and had hidden intentions in their words.

Being smart is different from being scheming. The former benefits oneself without harming others, while the latter harms others to benefit oneself. Xia Wan belongs to the former. She is smart enough to read Xie Yi's thoughts from his eyes. One's upbringing cannot be faked, so Xie Yi can hardly imagine how Xia Wan would look when she is angry. When a beautiful woman is angry, just thinking about it makes people feel pity.

Xia Jinghong spoke a few more words to Xie Yi, then pulled Xia Xiao over, and Xia Xu took the opportunity to ask Xie Yi.

"How is Xia Xiao doing in the academy?"

"He didn't tell the truth?"

"It depends on what you say to know if he is telling the truth."

Xie Yi glanced at Xia Xiao's back and sighed slightly. Xia Xiao was a well-deserved genius in cultivation, but it was a pity that God was jealous of his talent!

"Brother, Xia Xiao is not doing well in the academy. Although I seldom see him, I have asked Ah Zhu about it. You should know Ah Zhu, right?"

"I know, just tell me!"

"It has been almost five months since Shu Shuang left. In these five months, Xia Xiao has never been idle. Some time ago, in order to avenge Shu Shuang, he searched everywhere for the whereabouts of the black energy. Not only was he injured when he came back, but he also had a battle with the awakened golden spirit beast in his body. Although he won in the end, his wrist was injured and it was difficult to heal. I heard from Ah Zhu that Shu Shuang had a chance to revive, because there was a trace of Shu Shuang's consciousness in the body of Shangshan transformed by Xia Xiao's Pu Dao, but she tore that trace of consciousness apart. Now Xia Xiao is forced to live a quiet life, but he set foot on the mountainside earlier and received the education of the mountainside earlier..."

"Wait, Shangshan is a person's name?"

"Brother, don't you know?"

Xia Xu wanted to know more details after he put his arm around Xie Yi's shoulders. Xie Yi had known all about it and spoke clearly. Xia Xu listened with a frown on his face. He had asked these questions when he and Xia Xiao were drinking. He always felt that Xia Xiao was hiding something, but what Xia Xiao didn't say even when he was drunk was so heavy.

There was a reason why Xia Jinghong sent Xia Xiao away. In addition to giving Xia Xu a chance to ask questions, he also wanted to ask the latter some questions. Some things are only suitable to be asked when parting. The rest of the time, you don't have to be sad if you can be happy.

"I'm going back to college soon. Have you thought about your future path?"

"Think it over. Continue to become stronger, and then take revenge."

"Revenge on whom?"

"The black energy that killed Shu Shuang."

Although Xia Jingxuan, who appeared beside the prince of the Southern Business Empire, died, she was not the culprit who killed Shu Shuang. Xia Xiao was looking for the woman who appeared outside the royal court of the Goulongbang clan's imperial capital. In order to defeat her, Xia Xiao still needed a long time to practice, but the goal was clear. She had taken away his whole world, and Xia Xiao would definitely make her live a life worse than death.

Xia Xiao's eyes flashed with a sharp and pointed light, like a sharp sword drawn out of its sheath, which made Xia Jinghong shudder. He felt Xia Xiao's urgency to seek revenge, but he was also worried.

"Xiao'er, remember what your father told you. Revenge is not a bad thing. We are not saints, and we don't have to follow the saying of "revenge will never end". But remember, don't hurt innocent people for revenge, otherwise you will be no different from that evil man, and he will successfully drag you down with him."

Revenge was the motivation that supported Xia Xiao to run from the mass grave to the outside world. Without the desire for revenge, Xia Xiao would not have succeeded, and would have died at the entrance of the Snow Dragon Pass, in Rongcheng, and in Wanling Valley. He knew how to use that energy and knew that he should focus on cultivation. Therefore, when he hugged his father, his words showed maturity.

"Don't worry, father. The child knows."

Xia Jinghong then noticed that Xia Xiao had grown taller, about 1.75 meters. This height was what Xia Xiao dreamed of in his previous life, and now he finally achieved it, and it will grow even taller. A seven-foot man is a bit exaggerated, but six feet is a challenge.

"Good boy, your father knows about your relationship with Shu Shuang. She has walked so many roads with you and helped you countless times. You should cherish her for the rest of your life. Your father supports any decision you make regarding her, but if you have decided to stay single, don't have anything to do with other girls. Do you know that there are two evil things in the world, besides magic, there is love!"

"The magic path will improve your strength in a short period of time. This is a sweet thing and a benefit. But if you go crazy, there will be no benefit. Whether for yourself or for others, you must be careful."

"I understand, father."

Xia Xiao and Xia Jinghong looked at the deserted street, just like the year when they looked at the deserted mass graves together. After a long silence, Xia Jinghong had something else to say, but never said it. Xia Xiao waited quietly, cherishing this last time together, not knowing that his father had other intentions. After Xia Xu called him father, Xia Jinghong covered Xia Xiao's head with his hand, rubbed it and said:

"Father will not wait for you to achieve success, but only for you to return after slaying the demons."

Xia Jinghong's tone changed, no longer heavy, and he said "let's go". He said it cheerfully, as if it was a torture to Yu Gu. For a person like Xia Jinghong, leaving his land for a day is a torment. Now that the torment is over, he will be closer to the land he loves. Walking to Xie Yi, Xia Jinghong lowered his voice again and said:

"In the academy, please take care of Xia Xiao."

"Don't worry, father."

Xia Jinghong's big hand fell on his shoulder again. Previously, it was out of concern, but now it was a great responsibility. Xia Jinghong knew her child well. Xia Xiao was very strict with herself, even harsh. When encountering problems, Xia Xiao would tighten his grip even more. Although Xia Xiao was moderate, Xia Jinghong was worried that he would be deformed by himself. In the past, he had Shu Shuang to take care of him, but now he also needed someone to remind him. Among them, only Xie Yi was the closest to him.

"Rong'er, let's go."

Xiao Rong is the child of three mothers, but in front of Xia Jinghong, she still looks like a well-behaved girl. She hugged Xia Wan and Xia Xiao and said goodbye, got on the carriage, and kept crying. She didn't want to leave such an image, so she kept wiping her tears, but the tears at parting could not be wiped away.

“Be sure to take care of yourself!”

Compared to the long convoy they had when they came, the convoy of only thirteen carriages was extremely short. They left under the leadership of the officials of the Southern Kingdom and headed back to Daxia. It would take another year or even longer before they could meet again, so Xia Xiao and the other two watched for a long time in front of the City Prince's Mansion before they were ready to do their own things.

If Xia Xiao and Xie Yi were not leaving too, they would definitely go to the city gate to see them off, but they should also return to the academy. Especially for Xie Yi, time is precious now.

"You guys chat."

Xia Xiao was ready to give Xie Yi and his second sister some personal space, but Xie Yi said no. He looked at Xia Wan affectionately, and without even a hug, he was ready to leave.

"Whether it's raining or sunny, I'll come back and hold an umbrella for you next time."

Xiao Xin looked at Xia Wan's profile. She was smiling happily. It was a sweet parting word, changing the heavy burden that had been given to her before. Xia Xiao looked at the umbrella in Xiao Xin's hand and remembered that he also had one in his college. Shu Shuang used to like this big red umbrella very much and liked to use it for herself. When he thought of it, Xia Xiao wanted to go back and see where it was. Things that had not been touched for a long time seemed to disappear in his memory.

"Wan'er, wait for my news."

"Second sister is gone."

Xie Yi and Xia Wan looked at each other, while Xia Xiao looked at Xiao Xin. The former was full of affection, while the latter was giving instructions. Then, a mysterious golden talisman glow came from nowhere and enveloped Xia Xiao and Xie Yi, taking them away from here.

The big umbrella was suddenly empty, like a big red flower blooming alone in the center of the desolate grassland. But even if there were no similar flowers around, this big flower was willing to stay with the green grass and wait for the spring rain to moisten it.