In the 20th year of Jingzheng, there was a large ship on the vast ocean. Jiang Yutong stood on the deck, gazing into the distance.

The strong wind blew up her cloak. Although she was middle-aged, the years had not left much trace on her.

Xiao Yifeng walked out of the cabin and hugged the man in his arms, "It's windy here, let's go in quickly."

Jiang Yutong looked at Xiao Yifeng, "How long will it take to get to the capital?"

Xiao Yifeng and Jiang Yutong looked into the distance together, "We'll be there almost tomorrow."

"I don't know how the children have been doing during this period."

Xiao Yifeng said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, Yan'er and Yue'er will be sixteen soon and will be able to take good care of their two younger brothers."

Jiang Yutong is a twin brother born in the eighth year of Jingzheng. One is named Xiao Jin and the other is named Xiao Wen.

Jiang Yutong had a particularly hard time when she was pregnant with twins. After having four children, Xiao Yifeng didn't want Jiang Yutong to suffer so much anymore, so he decided not to have any more children. Jiang Yutong also felt that four children were enough.

Jiang Yutong and Xiao Yifeng went out to sea at this time last year. Over the years, under Jiang Yutong's suggestion, Da Qi opened its ports for trade, and Da Qi's navy also developed rapidly. Last year, Jiang Yutong decided to go out to sea to take a look. Xiao Yifeng was worried about her going for so long, and seeing that Xiao Yan was older, he let Xiao Yan be regent and took Jiang Yutong out to sea.

There were several cargo ships following the big ship. This time they returned with a full load. They visited many countries and saw the customs and cultures of many other countries. They were deeply impressed by Xiao Yifeng.

Jiang Yutong was fine with this trip, except that she missed her child too much. As she was getting closer and closer to her child, Jiang Yutong became a little impatient.

Xiao Yifeng brought people into the cabin, and this time it was Dongmei who followed him out. Dongmei found a guard and is now the mother of two children. However, after getting married and having children, Dongmei still couldn't let go of Jiang Yutong and went to serve Jiang Yutong again.

Dongmei brought a bowl of food and said, "My lady, it's so windy outside, don't catch a cold. Have a bowl of bird's nest porridge."

Jiang Yutong smiled and said, "You've been busy all day, go down and rest. Let others do these things."

"I'm not tired, I'm used to it. I feel uncomfortable if I'm not with you for a day."

Jiang Yutong let her go and originally bought a house for Dongmei, but in the end she returned to the palace and followed her out this time.

The big ship drifted on the sea and finally arrived at the dock of the capital before sunset the next day.

There were already people waiting at the dock. Xiao Yan led his younger brothers and sisters to stand at the front, followed by a group of ministers.

Xiao Yue lifted her feet and looked out. "Why haven't I seen the boat yet? Will Father and Mother arrive today?"

Xiao Yan stood tall and straight, his hands behind his back, looking like an adult. "The spies have already gone there. Don't worry, they will be here soon."

Xiao Jin and Xiao Wen were just teenagers. At first, they were very happy when Xiao Yifeng and Jiang Yutong left, as they were finally free and no one was controlling them. However, they did not expect that their strict father, the emperor, would leave, and their brother, the emperor Xiao Yan, was also very strict. As time went by, they really missed their mother, and they thought about their father as well.

The two of them also raised their feet and looked, hoping to see their mother first.

Xiao Yan took out a telescope and looked, "I think I saw a ship."

Jiang Yutong later wrote down a recipe for making glass. Da Qi was already able to produce beautiful glass. This telescope used a glass mirror and could see very far away.

Xiao Yue rushed over and said, "Let me see."

Xiao Yan handed the telescope to Xiao Yue, and Xiao Yue saw the big ship coming towards them. "It's mother and her family. Mother is back."

Xiao Jin and Xiao Wen chirped, "Let me see."

"show me."

The sound of a ship's whistle came from afar. At this moment, Jiang Yutong was also standing on the deck looking towards the port. "It seems to be Yan'er and the others."

The ship was getting closer and closer to the shore, and Jiang Yutong waved her handkerchief towards Xiao Yan and the others.

Xiao Yue also picked up the handkerchief and waved it, "Mother."

Before the boat even docked, Jiang Yutong rushed to get ashore. Xiao Yifeng shook his head helplessly from behind, "Slow down."

Several children hurried forward to greet them. Xiao Yan took the lead and saluted Xiao Yifeng and Jiang Yutong, followed by the loud cheers of the ministers behind them. Jiang Yutong was not so polite, so she let Xiao Yifeng deal with it. At this moment, she just wanted to hold the child in her arms.

She spread her arms and said, "Kids, Mom is back. Did you miss her?"

The first one hugged Xiao Yan into his arms. Xiao Yan's face turned slightly red and he struggled for a while, "Mother, there are so many people watching behind us."

Jiang Yutong didn't care and kissed him on the forehead. "What's wrong with looking at me? You are always my son."

Fortunately, Jiang Yutong quickly let Xiao Yan go, because the other three children all rushed into her arms. Jiang Yutong hugged them one by one and kissed each of them on the face.

Xiao Yifeng's side was a little deserted, with only a few ministers standing there chatting.

Xiao Yan came to Xiao Yifeng and bowed respectfully, "Father, welcome back."

Xiao Yifeng patted Xiao Yan's shoulder and said, "Not bad."

Xiao Jin and Xiao Wenxue said to Xiao Yan, "Father."

Xiao Yifeng touched the children's heads one by one and said, "They have grown a lot taller."

Finally, it was Xiao Yue. Xiao Yue was not like the other brothers. She hugged Xiao Yifeng's arm and said coquettishly, "Father, Yue'er missed you. What gift did you bring me?"

Xiao Yifeng has always been extremely gentle to Xiao Yue since she was a child, which is something the other three boys have never experienced.

"I brought you some goodies and will deliver them to your palace when the time comes."

Xiao Yue smiled, holding Xiao Yifeng with one hand and Jiang Yutong with the other, "Then let's go back quickly."

The group returned to the palace in a grand procession, and some gifts and personal belongings were sent in one after another.

Xiao Yifeng and Jiang Yutong went to the Empress Dowager's palace first. The Grand Empress Dowager passed away five years ago, and now the Empress Dowager was the only one left in the palace.

The Queen Mother was in good health. She smiled happily when she saw Xiao Yifeng and Jiang Yutong finally returned. Jiang Yutong took out the gifts she had prepared in advance. They were all Western gadgets. The Queen Mother just wanted to see them for their curiosity. Now that sea transportation had been opened, there were more of these things in the capital.

The two had just returned and did not stay in the Queen Mother's palace for long. Finally, they returned to their own palace.

After a short rest, Xiao Yifeng took Xiao Yan into the imperial study. After walking for such a long time, Xiao Yifeng still wanted to see how Xiao Yan handled things.

Jiang Yutong hugged the three children in her arms and asked them about what had happened recently, whether they had eaten well and studied well.

Hearty laughter could be heard from several people from time to time.

Jiang Yutong also talked about the scenery along the way and the things he encountered. Jiang Yutong's vivid description attracted several children.

"Mom, do they really have blue eyes and white skin?"

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