Tinghe looked at Ruan Xiyan, her tone slightly coquettish, "My lord, you're leaving so soon after you've just returned? Won't you stay a few more days?"
Ruan Xiyan shook her head, "I have other things to do. I'll come to see you again when I have time. While I'm away, I'll trouble you all to take good care of the affairs of the pavilion."
"Rest assured, my lord, we will definitely succeed," Xunmei and Tinghe said in unison.
This is their home, and they will take good care of it.
If anyone dares to touch Huanyan Pavilion, they will fight to the death.
"My lord, please take this storage ring. It contains some pills. We won't be by your side, so please take good care of yourself."
After accepting the gifts, Ruan Xiyan smiled at them and said, "Okay."
He then took out a flying magical artifact and headed towards the Yunli Empire.
The Imperial Palace of the Yunli Empire.
"I haven't seen Yan'er these past few days. Where did she go?" Ling Yunchen asked. "And what about the third brother? He's not in the palace either."
Ling Haoyang said, "Third brother took Yan'er to play."
"Third brother is really being ridiculous! The grand feast is just around the corner, and he has to take Yan'er out at this time. I'll give him a good scolding when he gets back," Ling Yunchen said angrily.
"Where are they now? I'll send my guards to find them. The real priority is to prepare a grand feast for Yan'er."
Ling Haoyang winked at Ling Zhiheng, who was standing to the side, signaling him to help cover for him.
Ling Zhiheng realized what was happening and quickly said, "Father, it's good for young people to go out and have fun and broaden their horizons. You don't need to worry, Father. They are all people who know their place."
"I know Yan'er is sensible, but the third brother's unruly nature... never mind, as long as they're happy, you two go and get busy."
"Yes, Father, I take my leave."
The two walked out of the palace gate, and Ling Zhiheng patted his chest, "Thank goodness we got away with it. Big brother, where did little sister go? When will she be back? Is she in any danger?"
"I only know that Yan'er went to find medicine for Father Emperor. As for where she went, I don't know either. But with Yan'er's skills, we don't need to worry too much."
"That's true." Ling Zhiheng said with emotion, "My sister has been living away from home since she was a child and has not had good resources to raise her, yet she has been able to cultivate her strength to this level."
"She's a monstrous genius born for cultivation. Compared to Yan'er, all the so-called geniuses in the Imperial City are nothing."
Ling Haoyang's words were full of pride and self-satisfaction, "Our little sister is naturally wonderful."
"But big brother, where has the third brother gone off to party again? Luckily he's not here this time either, so we can use him as a shield."
“That kid told me a few days ago that he couldn’t pick up his sister in person because he was afraid that she would become estranged from him and that their relationship was the weakest.”
"So he wanted to prepare something unique in the world as a return gift for his sister, and at this time he should have been preparing the gift."
"The third brother is quite arrogant." Ling Zhiheng leaned closer to Ling Haoyang. "Big brother, what gift did you prepare for your little sister?"
Ling Haoyang glanced at him, walked straight ahead, and left only one sentence: "You'll find out when the time comes."
"Stop acting all mysterious." Ling Zhiheng stepped forward to follow. "My gift will definitely not be inferior to yours."
With only one day left before the grand banquet, Ruan Xiyan rushed back to the imperial palace.
These days, the news has spread throughout the streets and alleys of the capital that the little princess, who had been missing for many years, was finally found some time ago.
His Majesty was overjoyed and held an unprecedented grand banquet for the princess.
This news has already been announced to the other three great empires, and many aristocratic families in the imperial city have received invitations to the grand banquet to be held the day after tomorrow.
At this moment, the imperial city was filled with joy, and every family felt honored to be invited to participate.
After all, this grand banquet is not open to just anyone; those who can attend are all wealthy and powerful figures who are influential in the capital.
Being invited to a grand banquet signifies a family's status and prestige.
Yong'an Hall.
Ling Yunchen pointed at Ling Haoyang, then at Ling Zhiheng, and angrily rebuked, "You two are really something! You kept it from me so well that I didn't even know Yan'er left to find medicine for me."
"Now that you've grown up and your wings have hardened, have you become arrogant? You actually let Yan'er go out to find medicine all by herself! What if she encounters danger?"
Ling Haoyang and Ling Zhiheng stood there with their heads down, obediently listening to the reprimand.
The emperor couldn't bear to say a word to Yan'er, so he vented all his anger on his adopted son.
However, being able to take the blame for their sister is also a kind of happiness for them as older brothers.
Ruan Xiyan gently tugged at Ling Yunchen's sleeve, "Father, I told my brothers not to tell you, because I was afraid you would worry and your condition would worsen."
"Besides, I've returned safely, so Father, you can scold me if you want."
Ling Yunchen sighed, "How could Father Emperor bear to scold you?"
"I really am an incompetent father. Not only did I fail to protect you and your mother in the past, but now I also have to ask you to risk your life to find medicine for me."
"Father, my journey to retrieve the medicine went smoothly without any danger. It was just a little delayed on the way, so please don't blame my brother."
"Alright, we'll listen to Yan'er. Whatever Yan'er says goes. Father will always do as Yan'er says."
"This is a pill I refined. After Father Emperor takes it, all his chronic illnesses will be cured." Ruan Xiyan took out the pill from her spatial storage.
"Thank you for your hard work, Yan'er." Ling Yunchen opened the bottle, and a rich aroma of medicinal pills wafted out.
"A seventh-grade elixir!" A chorus of exclamations rang out in the hall.
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