It took a full month of travel to get to Xiqiu.
Moreover, they encountered danger more than once.
They returned to the Great Qi at breakneck speed, changing horses five or six times along the way, so they arrived in the capital in just half a month...
In May, the weather in Beijing was already hot.
On a clear morning after the rain, the Crown Prince, dressed in ordinary clothes, went ten miles outside the city to greet them discreetly.
The Crown Prince bowed respectfully and said with a smile, "Yesterday, Father Emperor received a letter saying that Your Highness is returning to the capital today."
"Your Highness and the Princess have traveled day and night; you must be exhausted."
The crown prince, who was over seventeen years old, was already as tall as his father, the emperor. However, despite being in the prime of his youth, he looked haggard and tired.
Fortunately, he had practiced martial arts for many years and was quite strong.
Looking at the Crown Prince, Yuan Yao felt somewhat worried.
Even the position of crown prince was so exhausting and difficult for him to manage.
If I become emperor in the future, how exhausted will I be?
Given his qualifications, that position was ultimately not suitable for him.
They were childhood friends, and Yuan Yao hoped that the Crown Prince would have a good ending...
Looking at the Crown Prince, who was gentle, polite, and humble, Yuan Yao said, "Your Highness, please take care of yourself and get plenty of rest."
Don't overwork yourself, lest you break your body.
Also, don't be too anxious, take it slow.
If you're in a good mood, find a way to vent.
A good mood leads to good health.
Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince paused for a moment: "Yao'er noticed it all?"
Yuan Yao nodded slightly and continued, "Yao'er knows that His Highness the Crown Prince has always been very hardworking and ambitious, working diligently for many years without ever slacking off."
If there's anything I don't understand, I'll humbly ask for guidance.
Even when she was tired, she never complained to anyone...
But you're tiring yourself out like this!
Yao'er hopes that His Highness the Crown Prince can occasionally set aside some time for her to rest.
Upon hearing this, the crown prince remained stunned for a long time.
Until his attendant reminded him, "Your Highness, it's time to return to the palace."
The Crown Prince came to his senses and said gently to Yuan Yao, "Thank you for your concern, Yao'er. I will definitely rest more in the future and not let myself get so tired."
"Mmm!" Yuan Yao nodded.
Beside him, the Ninth Prince abandoned his horse and carried Yuan Yao onto the carriage.
The carriage was spacious, with soft cushions and calming incense burning, making it both fragrant and comfortable.
After riding horses for half a month, sitting in the carriage felt like sitting on a cloud; it was so comfortable that even my pores felt relaxed...
The carriage traveled all the way to the gate of Qianhua Palace after entering the palace.
The palace servants had been waiting at the door for a long time, kneeling on the ground.
Before the carriage had even come to a complete stop, Yuan Yao heard a burst of cheers—
"Greetings, Your Majesty! Greetings, Princess!"
"Your Highness and the Princess have finally returned!"
"Qianhua Palace has been quiet for a month and a half, and it's finally lively again. That's wonderful!"
"..."
Yuan Yao was overjoyed to hear the familiar voice.
Sure enough, for her, no place, no matter how magnificent, could compare to Qianhua Palace!
Outside the carriage, a young eunuch brought over a stool and reached out to help him up, saying, "Your Highness, be careful."
The Ninth Prince lightly leaped off the carriage and turned to embrace Yuan Yao.
A group of palace servants happily bowed and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty! Greetings, Princess!"
The Ninth Prince said calmly, "No need."
"roar……"
A deafening roar of a tiger echoed from inside the walls.
Yuan Yao covered her ears and exclaimed happily, "Tangyuan! I'm back!"
The next instant, a large, round snowball rolled out of the Qianhua Palace gate.
Smelling the familiar scent, Snowball opened its mouth and cried out, "Aww..."
Her voice was both aggrieved and joyful.
The snowball frolicked and pounced on Yuan Yao in the arms of the Ninth Prince.
Three meters away, the Ninth Prince's gaze sharpened, looking at him with a threatening air.
"Aww..."
The snowball stopped abruptly, its large, white front paws resting precisely on the edge of the Ninth Prince's robe.
It sat on the ground and quickly looked up, "Awooo..."
Upon seeing this, the Ninth Prince put Yuan Yao down.
As soon as her feet touched the ground, Tangyuan nuzzled her head into Yuanyao's arms.
Unfortunately, its head is just too big and too round!
No matter how I try to bury it, it won't go in.
Tangyuan was so anxious that she rubbed her head everywhere.
Yuan Yao felt both sorry for him and amused.
She reached out and hugged Tangyuan's neck, burying her head in Tangyuan's fluffy, soft fur: "I can't hug you, but you can hug me! Silly boy..."
"Aww..."
Tangyuan pressed down with its head and moved its paws, and its long, soft fur completely enveloped Yuanyao.
Yuan Yao let out a comfortable sigh.
The glutinous rice balls are so fluffy, soft, and fragrant!
Holding it is incredibly comfortable and satisfying...
The timid palace servants watched in terror.
In the whole world, probably only their little princess would dare to keep a 600-pound white tiger as a pet cat...
Although, this big cat is really well-behaved and cute...
Yuan Yao nestled in Tang Yuan's arms for a while before poking her little head out.
With that tilt of his head back, the Ninth Prince couldn't help but laugh.
"puff……"
Among the palace servants, someone couldn't help but burst out laughing.
The fair-skinned little princess was covered in white fur...
Yuan Yao spat out a mouthful of fur: "Tangyuan, how did you shed so much fur???"
Tangyuan sat on the ground, her icy blue eyes filled with innocence.
Yuan Yao: "..."
Okay, she softened.
The baby is so cute, even shedding is cute!
Yuan Yao then rushed towards the Ninth Prince: "Father..."
The Ninth Prince smiled, bent down, and brushed the tiger hair off her face.
Yuan Yao hugged the Ninth Prince and said sweetly, "Thank you, Father!"
The Ninth Prince bent down, picked her up, and walked into Qianhua Palace while instructing the palace servants: "Prepare food and hot water and send them to Yuehua Hall."
Tangyuan stood up and followed behind him, wagging her tail.
As soon as you enter the gate, a sweet aroma fills the air.
Rose branches climbed all over the palace walls.
The wall was covered with roses, big and red, blooming beautifully and dazzlingly.
Looking at the roses in full bloom, the Ninth Prince was in a very good mood: "It's only been half a month, and these flowers are already in perfect bloom."
Yuan Yao said happily, "Wait a minute, I'll cut some off and put them in Father's bedroom and study."
The flowers are blooming so beautifully this year!
They came back just in time!
These flowers must be put to good use!
The Ninth Prince patted her head: "No rush, take a bath and have a meal first."
“Okay!” Yuan Yao nodded.
Upon entering the Moonlit Palace, the Ninth Prince went to take a bath.
Yuan Yao hesitated for a moment, then had someone prepare water first. She then led a young palace maid, braving the sun, to cut many roses to use for flower arranging.
After setting the table, she excitedly went to take a shower.
When she returned, the Ninth Prince had already finished bathing, his hair loose, and was sitting at the dining table, happily holding a rose.
Seeing that the Ninth Prince was in a good mood, Yuan Yao said sweetly, "Father, when it gets late, shall I go and cut some more flowers to put by the bedside?"
The Ninth Prince beckoned to her: "Come here."
Yuan Yao obediently walked over.
The Ninth Prince gently stroked her still-damp hair: "Little Yao'er, Father wants to discuss something with you."
Little Yao'er has grown up and it's time for her to sleep separately from her father.
What do you think?
"Sleep separately?" Yuan Yao was stunned.
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