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Xiao Zhihang didn't expect the emperor to suddenly change the topic and mention Xiaoyanzi. He couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. When he learned that Xiaoyanzi had become so powerful now, he couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and relief in his heart.

At the same time, he also felt extremely distressed. He knew that Xiaoyanzi must have gone through many hardships and difficulties along the way to become so strong.

"My dear Lord Xiao, what do you think?" The emperor's voice interrupted Xiao Zhihang's thoughts.

He came back to his senses and quickly replied: "Ah, I am here. I thought about it. Since Xiaoyanzi has martial arts and medical skills that can cure diseases and save lives, it is natural to let her go out into the world and make a name for herself as a young person."

Xiao Zhihang's answer was firm and confident. He knew Xiaoyanzi's character very well. She was brave, resolute, and never gave up. Moreover, her martial arts and medical skills were both very rare talents. If she could go out into the world, she could not only hone herself, but also help more people.

The emperor nodded gently, his eyes were deep and complex, as if he had traveled through time and space to see his past self. In fact, he had thought about Xiaoyanzi's future many times in these days. He knew very well that Xiaoyanzi was not a bird in a cage. Her heart was as vast as the sky, and she did not want to be bound in the palace. She longed for freedom and yearned for the world of martial arts, hoping to use her peerless martial arts to achieve her ambitions. However, as a father, he was worried that Xiaoyanzi would encounter danger and be hurt in the world of martial arts. Therefore, he had been hesitant and had never made up his mind to let Xiaoyanzi leave the palace.

"In that case, let Yongqi, Erkang, Ertai, and Benjamin accompany Xiaoyanzi to experience the martial arts world. If Ziwei is willing to go with them, give them three years to play to their heart's content and experience the dangers and beauty of the martial arts world.

When they have had enough fun and want to come back, let them come back. Then, we can consider marriage. "The emperor finally made a decision, his voice was firm and powerful. He knew that this decision might cause some controversy, but he believed that this was the best arrangement for Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei.

Xiao Zhihang was overjoyed when he heard this, and could not help but kneel down to express his gratitude, "I thank the emperor for his grace on behalf of Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei. I will go to Shufangzhai to inform the two children of the news."

The emperor waved his hand and said softly, "Forget it, it's getting late, you can talk about it tomorrow." His eyes revealed a trace of fatigue and helplessness. He stared quietly ahead, and the picture of the two children growing up appeared in his mind.

Time flies, and they have grown from little babies to graceful young ladies. It feels like the flowers that you planted with your own hands have finally bloomed into beautiful flowers, but it also brings more responsibilities and worries.

My daughters are growing up. Watching them grow up day by day, the emperor feels an indescribable emotion in his heart. He is pleased with their growth and talents, but also worried about their future fate and safety. As a father, he wants to give them the best protection and care, but he also knows that he cannot spoil them too much. This contradictory feeling makes him feel very complicated.

The emperor sighed deeply, and then reminded Xiao Zhihang: "Remember to let them leave the palace secretly, don't let the world know. This matter must be done secretly, and it can't attract too many people's attention. I will find a way to cover it up for them later."

Xiao Zhihang understood the emperor's worries and was glad that his two children were so cherished and loved by the emperor. He clasped his hands and responded respectfully, "Yes, I obey your order."

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When Xiao Zhihang left the Qianqing Palace, he glanced at the sky. It was getting darker, and it was indeed not suitable to go to Shufangzhai to see his daughter. He had no choice but to suppress his longing and chose to return home.

He also missed his wife Xue Yin.

During these ten years, he traveled all year round and rarely returned home. Only during the Mid-Autumn Festival in the first few years, he would take time to return home to visit his family, but since then, he was far away from Beijing and busy chasing Japanese pirates, he had not seen his wife for a long time.

Thinking of this, Xiao Zhihang rushed to the Xiao Mansion eagerly. Fortunately, the palace gate had not been locked yet.

In the Xiao Mansion, a woman with a slim figure and gentle face sat quietly in the room. Although the candlelight illuminated the entire Xiao Mansion and the entire room, it could not warm her lonely heart.

Her home was unusually quiet. She could not hear her husband's gentle whispers, nor her son's lively voice, nor her two daughters' coquettish words. Occasionally, when she woke up in the middle of the night and thought of her children surrounding her and her husband by her side, she could not help but smile slightly.

But when she came to her senses, the room was empty, and she was the only one there. Her husband was out there, hiding his identity and catching Japanese pirates; her son was out there training in the martial arts world and rarely came home; her two daughters were in the palace, and although they could go home occasionally, they spent most of their time studying and practicing martial arts in the palace.

"Oh..." Thinking about it, Du Xueyin couldn't help but sigh softly.

The maid Gan Ju saw that the lady began to sigh again, and a trace of heartache flashed in her eyes. At this moment, she caught a glimpse of a familiar yet unfamiliar figure quietly approaching the door. She almost screamed, but fortunately she found in time that the figure was someone she was familiar with, so her eyes were immediately filled with surprise.

The master is back!

She suppressed her surprise and shouted excitedly in her heart, but when she saw that the master seemed to want to give the lady a surprise, she nodded at him and then tiptoed out of the house.

Du Xueyin sat by the window, holding her chin with both hands, looking out the window, her thoughts drifting back to the past. She recalled the warm scene of the family reunion, and a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, but it was soon replaced by a faint sadness. She sighed softly, silently missing her relatives far away.

At this moment, she didn't notice that a figure was quietly approaching behind her. She was immersed in her own memories and was completely unaware of the approaching danger. Suddenly, a deep male voice broke the silence: "Madam, why do you always sigh? What difficulties have you encountered?"

The sudden voice startled Du Xueyin. She turned her head sharply, a trace of fear flashing in her eyes. When she saw the familiar figure, her surprise instantly turned into joy. She stood up quickly, lifted her skirt and ran towards him, with a bright smile on her face, but her eyes were slightly red.

"You're back!" Du Xueying's voice was filled with unconcealable excitement and joy.

"Yes, I'm back." The man responded with a smile, his eyes full of tenderness and love.