Chapter 495 (Finale) The return is far away
Three days later, in the early morning, the gates of Yandu were wide open, and the morning light penetrated the mist, giving the thick city walls a golden edge.
Xiao Nanyue was still wearing a dark brocade robe, and behind him was the Xiao family army ready to go.
Xiyan was holding Yin'er and standing beside the carriage. Her snow-white dress was blown by the wind, like a drifting cloud.
Fu Yunqing, Xuan Yue, Manluo, and Chu Jin had accompanied him all the way and had already followed him to the city gate. They didn't say much to each other, but the reluctance in their eyes weighed heavily on their hearts.
Manluo hugged Xiyan tightly, her arms clenched tightly, as if she would disappear if she let go.
"Xiyan, I can't bear to leave you, I really can't bear to leave you..."
Her voice was choked with sobs, and her tears fell on Xiyan's clothes like beads that had broken off the string.
During these three days, Xiao Nanyue showed his grace and specially let the two sisters live together. They talked endlessly by lamplight at night, from the hardships of their youth to the stability of today, from the children's babbling to the long years to come, and the sadness of separation wrapped around their hearts like vines.
Manluo said with red eyes more than once that she really wanted to hold Chu Yue and go with them. It was only after Xiyan's persuasion that she dissuaded her from this ridiculous idea.
"Silly girl, it's not like we'll never see each other again."
Xiyan wiped her tears, and her own eyes also turned red:
"Once the court is stable, let Chu Jin bring you and Yue'er to Jing'an City. I will reserve the best courtyard for you."
Fu Yunqing watched from the side, his usual playful smile completely gone, he just kept muttering:
"Nan Yan, Nan Yan, look at you. You gave up your good position as the Regent and insisted on running off to that godforsaken place in Jing'an City. How cruel of you! Who will drink with me from now on? Who will listen to my nagging?"
Xiao Nanyue smiled slightly, and for the first time in his life, he walked up to him and hugged him gently.
This action made Fu Yunqing stunned for a moment, and then his eyes turned red.
"Yunqing, take care." There was a rare solemnity in Xiao Nanyue's voice.
"You damn bastard..." Fu Yunqing punched him, but the force was light.
"It made me cry again!"
He sniffed and said with his neck stiff:
"You'll have plenty of wine in Jing'an City!"
"Of course." Xiao Nanyan smiled.
"I will wait for you in Jing'an."
Fu Yunqing nodded vigorously, turned her face away and wiped away her tears.
Manluo finally let go of Xiyan, but held her hand tightly and refused to let go, chattering on and on about the things to pay attention to on the road, from Yin'er's milk cake to Xiyan's medicine bag, she wanted to tell her everything she could think of.
Chu Jin watched from the side, frowning slightly, but ultimately said nothing.
The two little guys, Xiao Chuyue and Xiao Yin'er, usually played together. At this moment, they were held in the arms of their adults. They seemed to understand what was going on, but they suddenly cried out "wah". They stretched out their little hands to pull each other, and their crying made people feel nervous.
Xiyan hardened her heart and waved to Manluo and the others:
"We're leaving."
As he said this, he kissed Yin'er on the forehead, picked her up, and got into the carriage.
Xiao Nanyan said in a deep voice: "After sending you a thousand miles, we must finally say goodbye. Everyone, let's say goodbye now."
Then, he took a last look at the people at the city gate, his eyes swept across the beautiful blue figure standing quietly on the city gate tower, waved his hand gently, and then got on the carriage.
Han Xiao and Mo Ren stood guard on both sides of the carriage, and with a command, they signaled the convoy to set off.
The wheels rolled over the bluestone road, making a "gurgling" sound, and the army slowly moved.
The wind on the city wall became stronger, rustling Helian Feng's robe.
As I watched the group of people gradually go away, my heart suddenly felt like it was being tightly gripped by something, causing it to ache.
He subconsciously covered his heart, feeling an emptiness in his chest, as if the most precious thing had been taken away, and even his breathing was difficult.
At this moment, he stood by the railing, overlooking the magnificent capital city at his feet - red walls and glazed tiles, the hustle and bustle of traffic, and the vast mountains and rivers in the distance, all in sight.
This is his world, the supreme position that many people dream of, and he finally got it.
But at this moment, he felt as if he had lost everything.
The wind blew away the distant clamor. He looked in the direction where the carriage disappeared, and a few low, hoarse murmurs escaped his lips, with a hint of melancholy:
"Yan Yan... I wish you a carefree life, happy and content in Chang'an. Even though the distance is vast, I... wish you well from afar."
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In the carriage, Xiyan lifted the curtain and looked back, seeing Manluo still standing there, Chu Jin, Fu Yunqing, Xuan Yue and the others were still waving, and the bright blue on the city gate tower gradually shrank into a small dot.
The wind blew up dust, blurring the vision. The outline of Yandu City gradually became farther and farther away, and finally shrank into a shadow on the horizon.
"What are you thinking about?"
Xiao Nanyan held her hand, his palm was warm.
She turned around, met his smiling eyes, and whispered:
"I was thinking, the road to Jing'an seems very long, very long..."
"Isn't this good?"
He reached out and took her and Yin'er into his arms. With his other hand, he gently placed his hand on her belly. His face was filled with satisfaction, as if he had everything in the world.
"The road ahead is long, and the days we spend together will be even longer."
The wind came in from the gaps, carrying with it the fragrance of grass and trees.
The shadows of the mountains in the distance are immersed in the dusk, as gentle as an ink painting.
Xiyan closed her eyes, listening to his steady heartbeat, with her soft, sweet daughter in her arms, a faint smile on the corners of her lips.
Yes, the road ahead is long and arduous.
But as long as we have each other, our children, and hope for the future, this separation is not the end, but the beginning of another life...
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