Di Yuyun's eyes were warm as she leaned close to Dou Shiliu and spoke softly, "Mother Empress~"
"Want to leave the palace?"
Di Yuyun nodded. She would not leave the palace without permission. She looked out with a mixture of curiosity and fear.
"Want me to stay with you?"
Di Yuyun's smile grew even sweeter. She tugged at Dou Shiliu's clothes, her intentions quite obvious. Dou Shiliu stared at her intently.
Bai Tuan thought that Dou Shiliu would definitely refuse, because Di An Yan Ke had been busy lately and had no time to leave the palace, while Dou Shiliu would definitely stay.
Di Yuyun looked at Dou Shiliu expectantly, when she suddenly felt a pat on the top of her head, and then she heard Dou Shiliu speak.
"Daughters need to be independent"
Dou Shiliu instantly saw Di Yuyun's eyes dim slightly. With a comforting gesture, she took her hand and said earnestly, "Sooner or later, Father and Mother will both die."
Di An Yan is a mortal; he will die, while Dou Shiliu will not. However, Dou Shiliu will go with Di An Yan.
Di Yuyun's eyes flickered, "I know..."
Di Yuyun's eyes dimmed. She didn't want to face all sorts of things in this world alone. She was exceptionally well protected by Di Anyan and Dou Shiliu.
"But, Mother, I want to go out with you. We can travel and enjoy the scenery together, and we can be with Father."
Dou Shiliu shook his head: "If you want to go out, you can go to the capital first. I'll arrange someone to accompany you."
Di Yuyun knew that Dou Shiliu obviously wouldn't leave the palace with her, so she could only nod faintly. She was quite close to Dou Shiliu in the capital.
The next day, He Yanyu was summoned to the palace. On the way there, she unexpectedly saw Luo Ziyan, who had taken the imperial examination with her years ago.
"Brother Luo, it's been a long time," He Yanyu greeted him. She was surprised that Luo Ziyan was still in the capital. After failing the exam, he returned to his hometown and the two lost contact.
Luo Ziyan also looked at He Yanyu, who was dressed in official robes, and bowed to him, saying, "Lord He."
"Oh dear, what 'Lord Crane'? This is too unfamiliar."
"Hahaha, where is Lord Crane headed?"
Luo Ziyan glanced at the carriage with a puzzled look, and was surprised to see He Yanyu standing in front of him. "I have to go to the palace. The Emperor wants to see me. I was so happy to see you just now that I forgot. Brother Luo, let's have a drink and chat another day. I'll take my leave now."
Luo Ziyan nodded: "Getting things done is the priority."
After the two parted ways, He Yanyu rode in a carriage to the palace.
He was hurriedly led by the eunuch to the Imperial Kitchen. To his surprise, Dou Shiliu was also there. He Yanyu was slightly taken aback, then bowed and said, "Your subject greets Consort Xiu."
Dou Shiliu waved his hand and said indifferently, "Lord He, there's something I need your help with."
He Yanyu was puzzled and subconsciously glanced at Di Anyan, who was sitting in a high position. She saw him calmly raise his teacup, blow away the smoke, and take a sip.
He Yanyu thought for a moment, then replied with a smile, "Please speak, Consort Xiu."
As He Yanyu pondered what Dou Shiliu was going to say, Dou Shiliu's calm voice came: "Princess Youran will be visiting the He residence. As Lord He knows, Yun'er has never left the palace, and I don't trust anyone else. I suppose only Lord He can put my mind at ease."
He Yanyu: "..." So, is this princess going to his house? If something goes wrong, the consequences would be dire.
He Yanyu's eyes trembled slightly, and her raised hand became unsteady as she voiced her concerns.
Emperor Yan put down his teacup, raised his eyes and said, "I will arrange for secret guards to handle this matter privately, so you don't need to worry about the princess's safety."
Hearing this, He Yanyu was slightly relieved. Since her safety was not a problem, she naturally agreed.
Three days later, Princess Youran will stay at the He residence for a few days. He Yanyu went home and told Ji Ya about it.
Time hadn't left any marks on Yue Mo's face; she was still the same as she had been ten years ago, listening to He Yan Yu talk, which made Ji Ya feel strange.
"Why did the princess have to come out?" I wonder what happened to that exceptionally beautiful child from my memory.
He Yanyu chuckled and patted her hair, saying, "The Emperor has been busy with state affairs lately, and Consort Xiu cannot leave the palace at will, so we were the only ones arranged to accompany Princess Youran."
Ji Ya nodded, her eyes filled with anticipation: "That little princess was exceptionally beautiful back then. I wonder if she's still as adorable as she was then."
He Yanyu's eyes flickered slightly, and she couldn't help but ask, "You're not still holding onto those feelings from back then, are you?"
Back then, Gia hoped her son and the princess would fall in love.
Ji Ya coughed shyly, "It's not like it's not allowed..."
He Yanyu: "..."
"The princess is only 10 years old, and the quail is also 10 years old, a month older than the princess."
So, regarding the princess and the quail, He Yanyu couldn't help but laugh and cry; it was simply impossible.
Ji Ya: "Hmph, haven't you ever heard of childhood sweethearts who are inseparable since they were little?"
He Yanyu's smile widened: "If we're really talking about childhood sweethearts, then isn't the end of the month at the Yue residence more destined for my Chun'er?"
Ji Ya was stunned. This month, he had indeed grown up with his quail and they were getting along quite well. The quail was also always hanging around the Yue family's residence.
"Oh dear, I forgot about that," Ji Ya exclaimed, slapping her forehead.
"Sigh, then we can only see how the children are destined to be together." Actually, Ji Ya still favored Di Yu Yun. Although Yue Mo was a good girl, she was quiet and didn't like to talk.
He Yanyu: "Let's leave these to fate, my wife. Let's go to sleep early."
...
Three days later, the imperial carriage was driven towards the Crane Residence...
Today, He Chun was summoned back to the manor by He Yanyu, who said that the princess had arrived and he had to go to greet Feng. He had originally made plans with Yuemo to raid bird nests.
He was somewhat unhappy and his mother cleaned him up thoroughly, leaving him to wait outside for the so-called princess.
Hequn inherited He Yanyu's good looks; her gentle features still had a touch of childishness, and her star-like eyes held a hint of impatience.
The carriage gradually arrived at the Crane Mansion, and Crane Chun stared wide-eyed at just how slow the so-called leisurely princess was.
"Sorry to keep you all waiting," came the youthful voice of a girl, as clear as a nightingale's song.
The quail was instantly drawn to look up. Her feet had stepped out of the carriage, with small red ropes at her feet. Her fair and rosy face wore a crescent-shaped smile. Her figure was backlit, and her skirt swayed slightly in the air.
"Greetings, Lord He," Di Yuyun said with a smile as she was led down by her maid.
The quail caught a whiff of floral fragrance. What flower? It smells so good…
The quail turned its gaze to Di Yuyun; it was her.
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