New Return of the Pearl: The Group's Pet Swallow Flies

Seeing the two little girls being so cute and well-behaved, the emperor couldn't help but ask, "When are you going to leave? What are your plans and intentions?"

When he thought about not being able to see these children for the next two years, he felt inexplicably reluctant.

Ziwei glanced at Xiaoyanzi and said with a smile: "My dear father, we have decided to leave the palace on the 26th and go to Suzhou to see the Jiangnan water town first. As for the way forward and what we will experience, we will just take it as it comes."

She knew that this trip might be full of unknowns, but it was precisely this unknown that made them excited and looking forward to it.

Xiaoyanzi nodded repeatedly and said obediently: "Yes, Father Your Majesty, we have almost packed our things, but we really can't bear to leave you! So we wanted to come and spend more time with you, Father Your Majesty." She blinked her big eyes, her eyes full of sincerity and reluctance.

The emperor raised his eyebrows, his mouth corners slightly raised, a cunning light flashed in his eyes, and he deliberately teased: "Oh? Since you are so reluctant to leave me, why don't you just not go, stay in the palace to accompany me, how about it?" His tone was a bit playful and joking, as if he was deliberately teasing Xiaoyanzi and the others, and at the same time testing how determined they were to leave the palace.

When Xiaoyanzi heard this, she immediately jumped up in anxiety and shouted, "Father Emperor! How could you do this? We have been waiting for this for a long time, you can't go back on your word!" She widened her eyes and looked at the emperor with a face full of grievance, as if she would cry at any time.

Ziwei seemed calmer. She gently pulled the corner of Xiaoyanzi's clothes, signaling her not to get too excited. Then, she smiled and said to the emperor: "Father, please stop joking. We really want to see the outside world. This is what you promised us before." Her eyes were full of expectation and sincerity, hoping that the emperor could understand their feelings.

The emperor couldn't help laughing when he saw their eagerness. He knew that what he said just now made them anxious, but he also wanted to take this opportunity to test their patience and determination. So, he pretended to be serious and said, "Okay, since you insist so much, I will agree to your request. However, you must remember to pay attention to your safety after leaving the palace and don't cause any trouble. Otherwise, I will not forgive you." After that, he smiled again, his eyes full of love.

When Xiaoyanzi heard what the emperor said, the grievance and dissatisfaction on her face disappeared instantly, replaced by a look of sudden enlightenment. It turned out that the emperor was just teasing her! She couldn't help stamping her feet and said coquettishly: "Emperor, how can you bully a child!" There was a hint of coquetry and complaint in her tone.

The emperor laughed heartily upon hearing this, and his laughter echoed in the room. His eyes were full of love, and he looked at Xiaoyanzi and said, "Who made you so cute, hahahaha... Okay, okay, I won't tease you anymore.

Remember, when you go out, you must pay attention to safety. Although I let you go out in the world incognito, if you encounter real danger, you can always ask local officials for help. I hope you can gain more experience, experience the suffering of the people, and feel the loyalty of the world, but more importantly, learn to protect yourself. "

At the end, the emperor's voice gradually became low, and his eyes revealed deep reluctance. He sighed softly and continued to instruct his two daughters, with an indescribable emotion in his heart. Although he knew this was an opportunity for growth, as a father, he could never completely let go.

Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei stood there quietly, listening to the words of the emperor's concern and expectation. Their eyes were slightly red, tears rolled in their eyes, but they tried hard not to let them fall. Although they had not left yet, they felt endless reluctance when they thought that they would not be able to see the emperor in the next two years.

"Alright, alright, two little girls, stop disturbing me while I review the memorials. Let's go and see Concubine Ling."

The emperor coughed twice, suppressed the reluctance that surged up, and couldn't help but say to drive them away: "Alright, everyone, leave!"

Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei greeted politely and then turned and left.

Looking at the two graceful girls, the emperor seemed to recall the two lively babies he had in the past, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "Time flies! In the blink of an eye, the children have grown up, and I am getting older..."

Looking back, the two little girls were only three or four-year-old babies. They were very clever since they were young, but they were very sensible since they grew up and did not cause him too much worry. However, as time went by, they gradually grew into well-behaved and lovely girls. They were not only smart, but also kind-hearted. They always brought him endless joy and surprises.

Now, watching them leave, the emperor felt an inexplicable emotion in his heart. He knew that all the hard work over the years had not been in vain, and the children had finally grown up. Although he was reluctant to let them leave, he understood that this was also a necessary stage in life.

Thinking of this, the emperor smiled slightly, with a hint of relief in his eyes. He believed that no matter what difficulties and challenges they would encounter in the future, Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei would face them bravely and become excellent women. And as a father, he would always silently protect them and provide them with solid support.

Xiao Luzi stood at the gate of the Qianqing Palace, his eyes following the figures of Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei until they disappeared around the corner. He couldn't help but sigh softly: "The two princesses have grown up..." Yes, they are no longer the little girls who needed care and protection. Now they are graceful and beautiful like flowers. As a eunuch in the palace, he witnessed their growth from innocent children to sensible girls, and his heart was full of emotion.

Thinking back to the past, Xiao Luzi smiled. At that time, the two princesses were just young children, always enjoying running around and playing in the palace. He still remembered Princess Huanzhu's mischievous appearance, which always made everyone laugh; and Princess Mingzhu's gentle and kind personality, which made people feel very warm. Now, these beautiful memories are deeply imprinted in his heart.

When Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei turned and left, Xiaoluzi looked at their departing backs, feeling reluctant to leave. He knew that after this separation, it might be difficult to see them again. After all, the princesses were about to leave the palace and start a new life. Although he was reluctant, he still hoped that the princesses could spend every day happily.

After leaving the Qianqing Palace, Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei walked towards the Yanxi Palace.

The sun was shining brightly, and the Yanxi Palace was peaceful and tranquil. Concubine Ling was elegant, gentle and graceful, wearing a solemn yet gorgeous palace dress. She quietly leaned on the chaise longue, looking at her two daughters with a kind look.

Twelve-year-old Nan Yue is in her prime, with a beautiful face and a graceful figure. At this moment, she sits in front of the guzheng, plucks the strings lightly with her slender fingers, and beautiful notes flow out like flowing water, and the melodious sound of the guzheng is intoxicating.

On the other side, nine-year-old Nan Xi was concentrating on practicing calligraphy, holding the brush in her small hands and writing carefully. She stopped writing from time to time, listened attentively to the music played by her sister, and gently shook her head to the rhythm, her chubby face filled with satisfaction and joy.

"Empress Ling Fei, Princess Huanzhu and Princess Mingzhu are here to pay their respects to you."

Lamei and Dongxue were serving on the side. They heard a little palace maid coming to deliver a message. Dongxue hurriedly walked to Concubine Ling, who was quietly watching the little princesses study, and whispered in her ear.

When Concubine Ling heard this, her eyes lit up for a moment, and she turned over and said, "Please invite the two princesses in." Her voice was a little louder. The sudden sound made Nan Yue, who was concentrating on playing the piano, and Nan Xi, who was practicing calligraphy, immediately distracted, and the sound of the piano and the strokes of the pen in their hands deviated.

Nan Yue frowned, stopped what she was doing, and turned to look at her mother. Nan Xi put down the brush in her hand, also showing a puzzled expression. The two looked at each other, and saw confusion and bewilderment in each other's eyes. They didn't understand why their mother was suddenly so excited that she disturbed their studies.

However, Concubine Ling did not notice the reaction of the two little princesses. She was looking forward to the arrival of Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei with joy. In her heart, these two girls were like daughters. After all, she watched them grow up.

The two children had been well-behaved and obedient since they were young. Every time she left the palace or came back from outside the palace, she would bring some food, toys and other things for the children.

Although they were just little gadgets and not worth much, the feeling of being cared for and valued still made her happy.

Nan Yue and Nan Xi looked at each other, neither of them spoke, but their eyes were full of doubt and expectation. Just as they were about to ask, two familiar figures suddenly appeared at the door.

"Ah!" Nan Xi exclaimed in surprise, with an excited smile on her face. She couldn't wait to run towards the two figures, shouting, "Sister Xiaoyanzi, Sister Ziwei, you are here!"

Nan Yue looked at her sister's cheerful back, and she couldn't help but feel a little sad. This sister was so excited when she saw Sister Xiaoyanzi and the others. Wasn't she, as a sister, doing a good enough job? Humph.

But seeing that Sister Xiaoyanzi hugged her younger sister, she couldn't help but move forward, quietly pushed her younger sister aside, and then hugged Sister Xiaoyanzi's arm, shouting happily, "Sister Xiaoyanzi, Sister Ziwei, you are here. I missed you so much."

Nan Xi, who was squeezed out of Sister Xiaoyanzi's arms, looked at her sister in confusion. Was it an illusion? Why did she feel like she was squeezed out by her sister?

She shook her little head, turned to Sister Ziwei's arms, and acted coquettishly in her arms, "Woo woo, Sister Ziwei, Nanxi misses you too."

Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei looked at their two younger sisters who were so attached to them, with smiles in their eyes. They each pulled one inside, not forgetting to respond to their enthusiasm.

"Yeah, we miss you too!"

"We all miss you so much!"

Seeing Empress Ling Fei, the two of them hurriedly paid their respects respectfully.

"Greetings to Her Majesty Ling Fei!"

"No need to be polite, just stand up!" Empress Ling Fei said with a smile.

After Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei stood up, Empress Ling Fei began to ask about their situations over the past few days.

Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei answered one by one, but Nanyue and Nanxi were like clingy people, sticking closely to them and sitting on the left and right of their two sisters.

However, Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei also quite like this feeling. After all, they have watched these two girls grow up.

The two little girls looked at their two elder sisters with admiration and love, because Sister Xiaoyanzi and Sister Ziwei were so amazing. Sister Xiaoyanzi was a great martial artist and medical expert, and was their role model; Sister Ziwei was proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and was the person they admired the most.

Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei looked at their two younger sisters, then at each other. They wanted to say goodbye to Concubine Ling, but were afraid that their two younger sisters would be too clingy, so they thought of sending them out.

So Xiaoyanzi winked at Ziwei and took the initiative to say, "Nanyue, Nanxi, I have learned some interesting Kung Fu recently. Can I take you out to see it?"

Nan Yue and Nan Xi's eyes lit up when they heard this, and they clapped their hands excitedly and said, "Great! Great! We're going to go and see it!"

Xiaoyanzi smiled, took her two sisters' hands and walked out of the room.

It was getting close to evening and the weather was getting colder, but Xiaoyanzi didn't care. She brought Nanyue and Nanxi to the yard and began to show off her new martial arts.

The little swallow jumped lightly, waving a wooden sword in her hand with vigorous and powerful movements. She spun and chopped in the air, and every movement was full of power and beauty.

Nan Yue and Nan Xi were stunned, their eyes full of admiration and surprise. They clapped their hands and imitated Xiao Yanzi's movements.

Xiaoyanzi looked at the serious looks of her two sisters and felt a warm feeling in her heart. She knew that she couldn't always be with them, but at least she could bring them happiness and laughter now.

Under Xiaoyanzi's guidance, Nanyue and Nanxi gradually mastered some simple moves, and their laughter echoed throughout the yard.

Meanwhile, Ziwei stayed in the room and talked with Concubine Ling. She expressed her gratitude to Concubine Ling and told her that she and Xiaoyanzi were about to leave the palace to experience the world, and Yongqi and the others would accompany them.

After hearing this, Concubine Ling's eyes flashed with reluctance, but she knew that Xiaoyanzi was a martial arts expert, Ziwei had also learned some martial arts, not to mention that Yongqi and the other four had learned martial arts since childhood. They definitely didn't want to be trapped in the palace and be like caged birds.

It’s a good thing to be able to go out and gain some experience now.

"My lady, please don't tell the two little girls, otherwise, they might make a fuss."