New Return of the Pearl: A Different Qing Er

"Ah~ Things are really getting more and more serious. Ali Hezhuo's daughter Hanxiang will cause a lot of trouble. We may be deeply involved in it. I'm worried that things will be out of control in the end." Song Qing didn't say it directly. After all, they were outside now, and to avoid being overheard, she had to say it briefly.

Ertai probably understood what Song Qing was worried about, but now they could only walk and watch. The specific matters still depended on Qing'er. Ertai felt that it was because of him that Qing'er had to bear so much burden, and for a moment he felt a little guilty. "Qing'er, if it weren't for me, I don't think you would have to bear so much."

When Song Qing heard Ertai's words, she knew he was overthinking. Although she was partly because of him, it was not entirely. Her friendship with Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei was real, so naturally she hoped that they could experience less pain.

"Stupid, I don't think this is a burden, and you are not the source of the burden. I am doing this for you and for my friends. You are all the people I love. Love is not a burden, love is armor, do you understand?" Song Qing looked at Ertai, thinking about her past experiences since she came to this world. She gradually developed a sense of belonging. She wanted to protect the people she cared about, even if it was difficult, but she would not back down. She had not been able to protect the people she cared about in the past. If she lived again, she would face it bravely.

"I understand. I was overthinking it. Qing'er, you are also someone I want to protect." After listening to Song Qing's words, Ertai hugged her in his arms. They were each other's armor and each other's guardians.

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Qianqing Palace

"Old Buddha, what did you say? Ziwei is my daughter? Xiaoyanzi was mistaken?" The emperor was incredulous. How could it be possible? Ziwei was his daughter, but he had thought about it before. For a moment, reluctance, regret, anger, disbelief, too many emotions surged into his heart.

The emperor even wondered if he was dreaming. How could he hear Ziwei as his daughter? And it came from the old Buddha, and just because it came from the old Buddha, he had to believe that this was really happening.

"Emperor, I know this matter is indeed a little unbelievable, but it is true." The old lady looked at her son's embarrassed expression, and she was also very distressed.

"Father Emperor, what the Empress Dowager said is true. I am the princess you mistook for. Ziwei is the real princess." Xiaoyanzi burst into tears before she could say a word. She told the truth while crying.

"Xiaoyanzi, Ziwei, you actually played me in the palm of your hand. I trusted you so much, but you deceived me. If your story is true, why didn't you tell Ziwei when she entered the palace?" Although the emperor felt that the story was true, his imperial dignity would not allow him to be deceived, and he was very conflicted.

"Your Majesty, how can I say this before Xiaoyanzi's life is guaranteed? Although I really want to acknowledge her as my father, I cannot let Xiaoyanzi die for the crime of deceiving the emperor!" Ziwei knelt on the ground and said to the emperor. "And every time you mentioned my mother Xia Yuhe, I gave you a hint!"

Ziwei's words made the emperor fall into deep thought. It was true that every time she mentioned Xia Yuhe, Ziwei behaved very abnormally. But this was not the reason why Xiaoyanzi had not said it out loud. "What about Xiaoyanzi? Why didn't you make it clear at the beginning?"

"In reply to the emperor, one of the reasons why Xiaoyanzi was unable to tell you the truth directly was that as soon as she woke up, she saw your meticulous care for her. She was greedy. Xiaoyanzi, who had never experienced fatherly love, wanted to keep the warmth you brought her, so she was unable to tell you the truth at the first time." Seeing that the emperor had shown signs of softening, Song Qing hurried to press on.

"Yes, Father Emperor, I was really carried away at that time. When I opened my eyes, I saw how kind you were to me. I couldn't bear to see the warmth of that moment disappear, so I couldn't speak the truth. It was my fault. You can blame me if you want!" Xiaoyanzi rarely reflected on herself. After she finished speaking, she knelt down and kowtowed to the emperor. Her attitude was very humble and sincere.

The emperor really liked Xiaoyanzi and loved her in his heart. Now, seeing him crying like this and admitting his mistakes sincerely, he naturally felt bad. He was also wondering what to do.

"Your Majesty, do you know? When Xiaoyanzi ventured out of the palace for the first time and told me how she was mistaken for a princess, she said that Your Majesty fed her medicine with your own hands and she almost fainted, and could no longer resist the identity of a princess. I was so envious when I heard it, I cried and said that if Your Majesty could feed me medicine one day, I would be willing to die. So I can understand why Xiaoyanzi couldn't tell the truth, so I chose to forgive her. I believe you will do the same, right?" Ziwei was in tears and her voice was heartfelt.

The emperor listened to what they said, and even if he was angry, he calmed down.

Seeing that the emperor's attitude had calmed down a lot, Lao Foye said, "Emperor, I have asked someone to confirm this matter. Ziwei is indeed your child. They have had a very hard time along the way. After I found out, I felt very sorry for them."

The emperor sighed and looked at Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei, "Don't kneel anymore, get up! I didn't ask you to kneel."

As soon as the emperor said this, Song Qing knew that the matter was settled, and hurried forward to help Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei up.

"Come to think of it, Ziwei is really a replica of you, Your Majesty! She is proficient in everything from playing the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and is as capable as you." Song Qing's words were half truth and half flattery. In short, she was just flattering the emperor.

"Hmph, you girl, you must have known about this a long time ago, and you even followed them in hiding it from me." The emperor was coaxed, but he still got a little mad at Song Qing. It was Song Qing's fault for not telling him the truth at the first time!

"Your Majesty, please don't blame me. I'm just completing the task for you now!" Song Qing said to the emperor with a smile.

"Your Majesty, have you forgiven us?" Ziwei felt that she had to hear the emperor's assurance before she could feel at ease.

"Hey, silly girl, are you still calling me emperor?" The emperor felt uncomfortable seeing Ziwei like this. Fortunately, he did not make a big mistake and they were all fine.

"Emperor Father!" Ziwei had finally waited for this day, and her tears could no longer be restrained.

"I finally returned this princess to Ziwei!" Xiaoyanzi cried and hugged Song Qing, releasing her excitement.

"Xiaoyanzi, you finally set things right! Everything is over now!" Song Qing patted Xiaoyanzi's back and comforted her.