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

Ziwei looked at her two younger sisters in the yard, who were earnestly learning the moves from Xiaoyanzi, and a smile flashed across her eyes.

Concubine Ling followed her gaze. She naturally knew how her two daughters were clinging to the two girls. She smiled and nodded, "I know, but when will you leave the palace? When will you come back?"

Ziwei turned around and answered seriously, "We plan to leave the palace on the 26th. We want to spend more time with our family these days and also want to say goodbye to you.

The emperor asked us to hide our identities and leave the palace secretly. He will find a reason to conceal the news of our leaving the palace. Otherwise, if the prince and the two princesses leave the palace together, people will gossip about us. "

Concubine Ling's heart tightened, and she looked at her worriedly, "Then you must pay attention to your safety! If there is anything, send someone back to the palace to tell me, and I will definitely find a way to help you."

Ziwei nodded and said gently, "Don't worry, my lady, we will be careful."

Concubine Ling looked at Ziwei, feeling reluctant to let her go. She took Ziwei's hand and said softly, "After you leave the palace, you must take good care of yourself. When you encounter difficulties, don't be stubborn and seek help in time."

Ziwei's eyes were slightly red, and she nodded vigorously, "Yes, I know, you should take care of yourself too. I hope everything will be fine for you when we come back."

Concubine Ling gently stroked Ziwei's hair, tears flashing in her eyes, "I will. After you leave the palace, remember to write to me often to let me know your situation."

Ziwei smiled and nodded, "I will, my lady, don't worry too much, we will definitely return safely."

Concubine Ling sighed and said helplessly: "How can I not worry? You are all my children who grew up under my watch, and you are my most beloved children. I just hope that this trip out of the palace will go smoothly and you can be happy."

Ziwei held Concubine Ling's hand tightly and comforted her, "Don't worry, your Majesty, we will all be fine. Besides, this time when we leave the palace, we can go and see the outside world, which is also a rare experience."

Concubine Ling sighed and said, "Yes, it's good to go out for a walk. You are still young and should see more of the world."

Ziwei smiled and said, "Our country is vast and rich in resources. I really want to go and see it, and experience the local customs and practices of different places."

"Okay, then be safe and take care of yourselves."

Concubine Ling looked at the two girls she had watched grow up, her eyes full of reluctance and a hint of worry. Seeing them about to leave the palace and go out into the world reminded her of her own two daughters who were gradually growing up. She was relieved that they had grown up, but also worried about their future. Thousands of words were combined into one exhortation.

"Don't worry, my lady. We will."

Ziwei knew that the Empress's care and love for them was no less than that for their own mother, so she kept the Empress's instructions in mind.

At this time, Xiaoyanzi came in with two little girls. When she met Ziwei's gaze, she knew that she had said everything she needed to say, so she sat down on the chair and relaxed.

However, Nan Yue and Nan Xi excitedly told their mother how cool and powerful the moves that Sister Xiaoyanzi had just taught them were.

"Mom, Sister Xiaoyanzi is so powerful! Her martial arts are so powerful that she can fly over eaves and walls, and defeat bad guys." Nan Yue said excitedly.

"Yes, mother, Sister Xiaoyanzi is really amazing. I also want to learn martial arts like her to protect myself and my family." Nan Xi's eyes were shining with longing.

Concubine Ling listened to her daughters' words with a smile, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. She knew that the children admired Xiaoyanzi, but she also realized some problems.

Looking at the innocent and lovely appearance of the two little girls, Concubine Ling's eyes were full of smiles, but there was also a hint of worry. She understood that as the children grew up, they would face more challenges and dangers. As a mother, she hoped to protect them, but she also knew that she could not over-indulge them and must let them learn to face life independently.

My daughter is growing up. The feeling of worrying and being nervous about her future as she grows up is something that only a mother can understand. Concubine Ling sighed softly and decided to talk to the children at an appropriate time to teach them how to deal with difficulties and dangers.

She gently touched Nan Yue and Nan Xi's heads and said, "Children, Sister Xiaoyanzi is indeed very powerful, but you must remember that martial arts is not the only solution. When facing difficulties, we need to use wisdom and courage to solve problems. Also, pay attention to safety when learning martial arts, and don't try dangerous moves easily."

Nan Yue and Nan Xi nodded as if they understood. Concubine Ling knew that this was just the beginning and she still had a lot to do to help the children grow up healthily.

Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei listened quietly. They did not interrupt Concubine Ling's teaching. In response to the glances from their two younger sisters from time to time, they nodded repeatedly, indicating that they also agreed with what the Empress said and asked them to remember it in their hearts.

Nan Yue and Nan Xi saw that their two sisters also thought so, so they kept their mother's words in mind.

"It's getting late, why don't you stay in the Yanxi Palace for dinner?"

Concubine Ling looked up at the sky. It was already evening and time for dinner, so she asked Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei to stay and have dinner in the Yanx Palace.

Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei looked at each other and secretly rejoiced in their hearts, because they had originally planned to eat at the Qianqing Palace, but failed. Now eating at the Yanxi Palace was also a good choice. After a brief thought, the two nodded in agreement.

As night fell, the entire Forbidden City was shrouded in darkness, but the Yanxi Palace was brightly lit, as if it were daytime. Concubine Ling sat in the main seat, with Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei sitting on either side of her, and next to them, there were two little maids, one was Nanyue and the other was Nanxi.

Nanyue likes music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and has a quiet personality, so she has a special liking for Ziwei, thinking that Sister Ziwei is gentle and kind, just like the fairy in the story. Of course, Sister Xiaoyanzi is lively and cute, and she also likes her very much, but in comparison, she still prefers Ziwei.

However, her younger sister Nanxi is an exception. She is lively and cheerful, likes to be in a lively atmosphere, and is quite similar to Xiaoyanzi in character. Nanxi usually behaves quite quietly, but as soon as she sees Xiaoyanzi, she will become as noisy as a wild horse.

Fortunately, Concubine Ling and Ziwei were already accustomed to their personalities, so they didn't mind them being too noisy.

During this meal, everyone was laughing because of the presence of Xiaoyanzi and Nanxi, two funny people, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.

Everyone ate and talked, sharing each other's interesting stories and feelings, and the whole house was filled with laughter.

However, Concubine Ling always felt a little reluctant in her heart. Looking at the children in front of her, she couldn't help but sigh that time passed quickly, and she was getting older. But seeing the bright smiles of Xiaoyanzi and Nanxi, she couldn't help but pray, hoping that time would stop, so that these children could always be happy and worry-free.

As for Xiaoyanzi and Nanxi, they were completely unaware of Concubine Ling's feelings and were only focused on enjoying the food and the joyful atmosphere. They ate happily and laughed heartily, as if no worries in the world could disturb them.

While people were having a lively dinner here, Jingren Palace over there seemed a bit quieter.

The queen's personality became much softer. She sat at the table, waiting for the emperor's arrival with a gentle expression. When the emperor entered the palace, she stood up to greet him and smiled slightly, as if the years had not left too many marks on her.

When the emperor came, the two of them talked about recent events like an ordinary couple. Their conversation was soft and full of warmth and intimacy. The seven-year-old Yongqi sat obediently beside them, eating the food in his bowl in silence.

Yongqi secretly raised his head and looked at the wise and powerful Emperor Father and his own Empress Mother, his heart was filled with awe. He glanced at them from time to time, feeling the warm atmosphere between his parents, but he lowered his head stiffly and did not dare to speak easily.

In this peaceful atmosphere, time seemed to pass very slowly. Yongqi chewed his food carefully, trying not to make any noise, for fear of disturbing his parents' conversation. He listened quietly to the emperor's father and mother talking about state affairs and palace trivia. Although he didn't understand some of what they were saying, he knew that these were important matters.

Yongqi studied silently, drawing wisdom and strength from his parents' words and deeds. He longed to be as brave and wise as his father, and also hoped to be as gentle and kind as his mother.

As a result, before he could start to implement what he had in mind, he was startled by the questions asked by the Emperor.

"Yongji, how are your studies these days? How's your calligraphy practice going? Have you been listening to the lessons?"