In the winter, Haitang had almost finished her preparations and was about to go out. Haitang also prepared some medicinal herbs, antidotes, and medicines to heal wounds.
Haitang prepared a lot of medicine, all for use on the road. She didn't know what she would encounter along the way. The day before she was to set off, Dongfang Chen came to see Haitang.
The little face looked disappointed and reluctant. She reached out and hugged Haitang, almost bursting into tears. Haitang looked at the baby and squatted down.
"Sweetie, Mommy isn't just going to leave without doing anything. Mommy has important things to do, so you need to stay home and wait for Mommy to come back," Haitang said to Dongfang Chen.
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Chen couldn't help but look at Haitang. He burst into tears as soon as he saw her, and the next second he hugged her without saying a word.
Although Dongfang Meng and Dongfang Yu were confused, they also felt strange. Why was their brother crying so hard while hugging their mother? They immediately hugged Haitang and started crying too.
That made Haitang feel a bit of a headache. She felt that she really didn't know how to communicate with these children, and maybe she didn't know how to be a mother.
After Haitang held Dongfang Chen and Dongfang Meng and waited for the two children to calm down, she said, "Mommy has to go." Dongfang Chen looked at Haitang and nodded, holding Haitang's big hand with his little hand, "Mommy will be back soon."
"How soon is 'soon'?" Dongfang Chen asked, looking at the crabapple tree. "Dad has been gone for a long time, and I can hardly remember what he looks like anymore." If it weren't for the portrait, Dongfang Chen really wouldn't remember Dongfang Long's appearance.
Upon hearing this, Haitang's eyes reddened, and she felt a deep sadness. To Haitang, this was her precious treasure, and she was reluctant to leave it.
Haitang gritted her teeth and stopped talking. Instead, she went to a spot not far away where Da Yi had been waiting for her, and Yueyue was about the same. Haitang and Yueyue sat on Da Yi's back and turned their heads away from the children.
As Dongfang Chen watched Haitang leave, he immediately ran after her, calling out, "Mom..." He looked so pitiful. Haitang pursed her lips and remained silent. Children must leave their parents, and parents must leave their children.
Even with her eyes closed, Haitang could hear Dongfang Chen's shouts. She couldn't help but turn around to look. Yueyue, who was beside her, reached out and hugged Haitang. "Sister... don't be too sad. We will come back."
"Yes, we will be back." Haitang nodded and looked away from Dongfang Chen. "I'll have to trouble you with Yueyue from now on."
"Sister, what are you saying?" Dongfang Long said after hearing this. "In my heart, nothing you do can be a problem. Don't worry, I will protect you."
Yueyue looked at Haitang and said, and Haitang nodded. Haitang sat on the back of the eagle, with the wind blowing directly on her cheeks. It was only the end of winter, and the world was still a bit cold.
Haitang didn't bring many clothes, but they were enough to keep her warm. Of course, it was still a bit cold in the current situation. There were three people going this time, including Haitang and Yueyue, who were freshmen.
After Haitang left, Dongfang Chen stood there in a daze. Dongfang Meng looked at Dongfang Chen and asked, "Brother... where did Mom go?" Dongfang Meng didn't know that Haitang had been gone for a long time.
"Brother... don't be sad. Doesn't Mom leave often?" Dongfang Meng didn't understand why Dongfang Chen was so sad. Wasn't it because Haitang often left?
Haitang's departures are commonplace, so under such circumstances, no one would feel that Haitang's departure this time is any different. Dongfang Chen looked at Dongfang Meng beside him when he heard this.
"Yes, Mom will be back soon." Shi Hu reached out and took his younger sister's hand, then squatted down as he looked at Dongfang Chen.
"Go stay at Grandpa's house." Looking at the three children, Dongfang Meng, Dongfang Chen, and Dongfang Yu, Shi Hu said, affectionately ruffling the children's hair.
"Grandpa, I want to live in my own house. My brother Xiao Xiang is here too. I also want to wait for Mom to come back." A house without anyone living there will feel cold, even though Xiao Xiang is here.
Yet it still feels cold. Dongfang Chen doesn't want the house to become cold. Dongfang Chen feels that even if his mother is gone, he still has to shoulder the responsibility for this land, for his mother and for himself.
Dongfang Chen wanted to wait here for Haitang to return. When her mother came back, the house would still look the same, and the children would be the same too.
Upon hearing this, Shi Hu nodded. "I'll have your Uncle Xingxing come and keep you company tonight." Shi Hu had no choice but to compromise, but he planned to have Xingxing come.
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Chen nodded. Xingxing, who had come to see her nephew, felt very sorry for him. Of course, Shi Hu had sent Xingxing to prevent any unexpected events from happening.
Although Haitang is a girl and female, it is always more reassuring to have an adult around. Now that Haitang is gone, Shi Hu is worried about leaving the children alone. Although Xiao Dongfangchen has transformed into a beast, he is still a child.
When Xingxing arrived, he treated Dongfang Chen and the others very well. Dongfang Chen also liked his little uncle very much. Sometimes he would feel sad about Haitang leaving, but he wouldn't stay depressed for long.
The Lion Clan and Leopard Clan knew about Haitang's departure, and they came to confront Huoqiu. "How could you let Haitang leave? It's a joke! Aren't you afraid something might happen to her? Is the Holy Domain a place Haitang should go?"
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