He felt both guilty and heartbroken for Yan'er. He had caused her so much suffering when she was lost as a child, and now he was making her run around for him.
He is clearly the father, and it is his responsibility to support Yan'er.
Yan'er is very strong, with a maturity beyond her years, and she always likes to shoulder everything herself.
When he woke up this time, he felt that Yan'er's aura had changed a lot, which must be because Yan'er had experienced a lot during this period.
As a father, he saw it all and felt the pain in his heart.
Seeing Jun Yu standing beside Ruan Xiyan, Ling Yunchen felt a little better. Fortunately, there was someone who had stayed by Yan'er's side from beginning to end.
"Young Master Jun, thank you."
Although Ling Yunchen's words seemed cryptic, Jun Yu still understood them.
"Uncle Ling, it's all I should do." He took Ruan Xiyan's hand, and their eyes met with deep affection.
"Yan'er, let's go inside and talk to Father. Let's tell him what happened while I was unconscious." Ling Yunchen looked at Ruan Xiyan.
“I happen to have something to say to Father.” Ruan Xiyan said solemnly, “If my eldest, second, and third brothers are free, please come and listen as well.”
"Yan'er is back. We can put everything else aside for now," Ling Haoyang said gently.
Judging from Yan'er's expression, it was probably more than just casual conversation. What Yan'er wanted to say must be very important, otherwise she wouldn't have shown such an expression.
Inside the room.
"Yan'er, what do you want to say?" Ling Yunchen asked, puzzled.
"Father, Mother is not dead, she is still alive," Ruan Xiyan said, word by word.
The Emperor and my brothers have the right to know that our mother is still alive.
She didn't have many memories of her mother, but for her father and the others, there were many precious memories.
As soon as she finished speaking, Ling Yunchen and the others froze on the spot. The place was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
"Yan'er, what did you say?" Ling Yunchen looked incredulous, wondering if he had just misheard.
Zhi'er is still alive?! How is that possible?!
Even though he dreamed of Zhi'er countless times, hoping that Zhi'er was still alive.
But he knew very well that Zhi'er was dead, gone from him forever.
He was filled with remorse and self-blame. Whenever he thought of Zhi'er, he felt immense resentment towards himself. If only he hadn't provoked Zhi'er and brought her back to the Yunli Empire.
Would she have avoided the chaos in the capital and the loss of her life, and been able to continue living freely in the world?
For him, she gave up everything, gave up her freedom, was trapped in a small imperial palace, and even lost her life in the end.
Sometimes, in the dead of night, he would often wonder if Zhi'er resented him when she died, resenting that he hadn't protected her.
Ruan Xiyan briefly explained the situation to Ling Yunchen and the others, and then left the room with Jun Yu.
She knew the news would be a huge shock to them, so she gave them some time to process it.
Ruan Xiyan returned to Xiyan Palace, where everything was as before.
Junyu pulled her to sit on the swing, then walked behind her and started the swing.
Ruan Xiyan looked up at him and said, "Why go through all that trouble? A single force is enough to make the swing swing automatically."
“That would be so boring. I love pushing Ayan on the swing, and I want to push Ayan on the swing for the rest of my life.” Jun Yu said gently.
“A lifetime is a long time, especially for us. We have long lifespans. Aren’t you afraid of getting tired of it?” Ruan Xiyan rested her chin on her hand and tilted her head to look at Jun Yu.
"Being with Ayan makes everything interesting. I'm a greedy person; one lifetime isn't enough. I want to be entangled with Ayan for all eternity."
As the swing returned, Jun Yu bent down and lightly pecked Ruan Xiyan's lips.
Ruan Xiyan's eyes curved slightly, her beautiful blood-red pupils seeming to hold stars. "I agree. I grant you permission to stay by my side for all eternity."
She reached out and pulled Junyu to sit with her on the swing. She rested her head on his shoulder. "Junyu, because of you, I've learned the taste of love. I'm so happy."
"Ayan, Uncle Ling has woken up. Are you going to venture into the God Realm after this?" Jun Yu gently squeezed Ruan Xiyan's fingers and asked in a low voice.
“My master and mother are both in the God Realm, and I absolutely must go there.” Ruan Xiyan’s gaze was firm.
"Before, I had no father or mother and had never experienced what family affection felt like, but I experienced it through my father and brother."
"Although my mother and I have never spent time together, during our brief meeting last time, I could feel her inner pain and struggle, as well as her reluctance to part with me."
"This encounter is a blessing from heaven. This unexpected kinship is hard to come by. If one were merely a noble and unparalleled progenitor of the demon realm, one would not be able to feel the warmth and affection of family."
“Ayan, I understand everything you’re saying.” Jun Yu looked at Ruan Xiyan.
"Like Ayan, I am an orphan and do not know where I came from. It's as if I appeared out of thin air. But wherever Ayan is, that is my home and the place where my heart belongs."
"Ayan, after everything is over, marry me, be my wife, become my closest family member, and let me take care of you forever."
"Are you proposing to me?" Ruan Xiyan dragged out her words. "Your proposal is so insincere."
"Ayan, no, I just wanted to ask for your opinion first," Junyu quickly explained.
“If I don’t agree, you’ll give up.” Ruan Xiyan raised an eyebrow.
"Of course not. I will continue to try and win Ayan over little by little until she agrees to my marriage proposal." Junyu said solemnly.
Ruan Xiyan smiled and held Jun Yu's hand, "Just kidding. You're the one I've chosen. Even if chaos reignites and the primordial world reappears, I will never let go of your hand."
Jun Yu's eyes were burning with sincerity as he pulled Ruan Xiyan into his arms.
Outside Xiyan Palace, passing palace maids saw this scene and all of them revealed a meaningful smile.
Princess and Prince Jun are such a perfect match! Not only are they a perfect couple in appearance, but their relationship is also the envy of everyone.
The next day, in the study.
Ling Yunchen sat in the chair, gazing absently at the portrait hanging on the wall, his eyes filled with nostalgia and sorrow.
"Father," Ruan Xiyan called softly as she entered.
"Yan'er, what brings you here?" Ling Yunchen turned to look at Ruan Xiyan.
“I just went to my father’s bedroom and found that he was not there, so I guessed that he had come here.”
"Yan'er, you've seen your mother. How is she doing?" Ling Yunchen asked.
Ruan Xiyan shook her head. "She was taken back by the gods. I don't know the specifics, but Mother will not be in any danger. Father, don't worry."
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