Gu Xin then explained what had happened before, speaking casually, which made the Gu family very worried.
Cai Xiaolian held Gu Xin's hand tightly, saying, "Xin Xin, you've suffered so much!"
Gu Xin shook her head: "Mom, I'm fine. This is nothing, really. Before Brother Yuanyuan came, Chief Mo and I were being chased by the Yunhai army. That was really dangerous. If it weren't for Chief Mo risking his life to buy us time, I might not be alive now."
After she finished speaking, she realized that she had said something even more dangerous.
Sure enough, the family members became worried.
Gu Xin patted Cai Xiaolian's hand: "I'm fine, really, completely fine. Otherwise, how could I be here alive and kicking? I even beat my sister just now! Don't worry, don't worry! Mom, I'll introduce you to Aunt Han in a bit. She's the wife of Chief Mo, the one who got me a chance to escape. She used to be from Kunzhou too, and has always been..."
Gu Xin changed the subject, refusing to mention the dangers she had encountered.
Soon, they arrived at the royal palace.
The family got out of the car, where Cheng Huaijin and Lu Zheng were waiting.
Gu Xin led Gu Shouxin and Cai Xiaolian to Cheng Huaijin's side, and Cheng Huaijin bowed to the two of them as a junior.
The couple were quite moved when they saw Cheng Huaijin, who had grown up. When they first met him, he was only twelve years old and very small. Now he has grown so tall and strong!
"Father, Mother, this is the son I've adopted for you. This is my brother. As I've said before, he's my biological brother. He took a knife for me," Gu Xin introduced.
"Second Uncle Gu, Second Aunt Gu," Cheng Huaijin called out.
"Good child, thank you for taking care of Xinxin." Cai Xiaolian patted Cheng Huaijin's hand.
"No, it's because Xin Xin is so capable. Second Uncle and Second Aunt, please come in. My father ordered me to wait for you here." Cheng Huaijin didn't take credit. He treated Gu Xin like a younger sister, just like Xiao Yu, so he didn't think saving Gu Xin was anything special. His life was also saved by Second Uncle Gu.
Gu Shouxin glanced at Cheng Huaijin, nodded, and said nothing.
The group followed Cheng Huaijin into the palace.
The King of Flowing Sands did not sit down and let Cheng Huaijin bring the person over. He tidied himself up and paced back and forth at the door. When he heard someone outside reporting, he went out to greet them.
No introduction is needed; the Gu family could recognize him just by his appearance—he looks remarkably like Queen Dugu.
Gu Shouxin had corresponded with him before, and now that he had met him in person, he did not feel unfamiliar with him. The two were cousins, and although they had never met, perhaps because of their blood ties, they felt quite familiar with each other after they started chatting.
"Second cousin, how are your aunt and uncle doing lately?" King Liusha asked about Grandpa and Grandma Gu.
“My parents are doing well. They were worried about Xinxin before, but they are relieved to know that Xinxin is with you, my cousin. Before I came here, my parents told me to bring you back to see me when I go back,” Gu Shouxin said with a smile.
“Of course I must go back. I only knew my grandmother before, but I didn’t know where my grandfather was buried. As his grandson, I should go back to offer incense to my grandfather and let him know that I, his grandson, still exist, so that he can protect him.” King Liusha laughed heartily.
When the adults talk to each other, the younger generation gathers together and starts chatting.
Gu Nian teased Cheng Huaijin: "Kid, now that you're a prince, have you forgotten about your sister Nian Nian? You didn't even say hello?"
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