Return of the Pearl

Yongqi was deeply stimulated by Xiao Yun's words. His eyes widened as if they were about to explode. His originally bright eyes were now filled with anger, as if they could burn everything.

The veins on Yongqi's forehead bulged out, winding like earthworms, showing his extreme anger. He clenched his fists tightly, the veins on the back of his hands bulged, and the joints turned white due to the force, as if he was about to swing his fist out at any time.

Yongqi's whole body was trembling with anger, and the angry emotion was like a surging wave, surging in his body.

Just when Yongqi was about to act recklessly, Qianlong hurried over with quick steps and shouted loudly, "Stop!" The sound exploded in the air like thunder, instantly breaking the tense atmosphere.

When Yongqi heard Qianlong's voice, the rage that had been burning in him disappeared in an instant, as if blown away by a hurricane. His body trembled slightly, and he quickly knelt on his knees, saluted with the utmost respect, and shouted, "Your son pays his respects to the Emperor." There was a hint of panic, a hint of awe, and a hint of submission to Qianlong's majesty in his voice.

Qianlong ignored Yongqi kneeling on the ground. He hurried to Xiao Yun's side anxiously and blurted out: "Where are you hurt?"

Xiao Yun tried hard to recall and said slowly: "Your Majesty, he punched me in the abdomen." When Qianlong heard Xiao Yun's words, his guess was confirmed. As he expected, someone had indeed punched him hard just now.

Yongqi knelt on the ground, taking it all in. He knew full well that the Emperor was not here to seek justice for him. So he said, "Your Majesty, I am only seeking justice for my mother. I have no other intentions."

However, Xiao Yun spared no effort to complain to Qianlong: "Your Majesty, the Fifth Prince broke in without notifying me. He not only beat me, but also hurt Ziwei." When Qianlong saw the conspicuous scratch on Ziwei's wrist, he felt that he had sufficient reason to punish Yongqi. If it was just because of Xiao Yun, he might be criticized, but now Ziwei was also injured.

Qianlong could no longer contain the rage surging through him. His eyes widened as he shouted, "Yongqi, when did you become so confused about right and wrong? I was the one who punished your mother. It was clearly your mother who was at fault, yet you come here to demand an explanation? Ziwei is your sister, yet not only did you not protect her, you even assaulted her. You've truly failed as a brother! Just like your mother, you should return to Yonghe Palace and reflect on your past. Furthermore, I'll fine you three months' salary from Yonghe Palace."

Yongqi was still dissatisfied in his heart, but he also knew that it was useless to say more at this moment, so he said helplessly: "Your son will take his leave." Ziwei also withdrew to deal with her own scratches, and suddenly only Xiao Yun and Qianlong were left in the room.

Qianlong, filled with deep concern, asked softly, "Apart from the abdomen, are there any other injuries?"

Xiao Yun shook his head slightly and replied, "No, I was just punched in the stomach."

Qianlong carefully felt the pain in his body, and wondered in confusion: Why do I feel some pain in my right arm? "Girl, is your right arm injured too?"

Xiao Yun didn't feel any pain and was completely unaware of this. So, she took a look at her right arm and was surprised to find a cut on it caused by broken porcelain.

If Qianlong hadn't reminded her of this wound, she really wouldn't have noticed it. She couldn't help but feel a surge of surprise in her heart. Why did Qianlong know that her right arm was injured? She recalled Qianlong's various strange behaviors after her rebirth, and combined with his attitude towards her, she had a clearer understanding in her heart.

Xiao Yun fell into deep thought, she was struggling over whether or not to ask. She looked at Qianlong's cautious look and knew in her heart that even if she asked, Qianlong would definitely not hurt her.

Xiao Yun stared intently at Emperor Qianlong, who was personally tending to her wounds. She struggled with her thoughts, but ultimately couldn't help but ask, "Hongli, were you also reborn?"

Qianlong's hands continued to treat the wound without a pause. He raised his head, looked at Xiao Yun tenderly, and said slowly, "Silly girl, have you finally realized it? I already knew you came with memories when we first met."

After hearing what Qianlong said, Xiao Yun fell into deep thought. Thinking back to her reactions at that time, she found them to be somewhat abnormal. She realized that, not to mention that Qianlong had memories, even if he had no memories, with his intelligence, he would have noticed her abnormality long ago, but he just never asked.

Xiao Yun was filled with emotion. She didn't expect that Qianlong had known all this for a long time, but he had been silently protecting her and not exposing her. A warm feeling surged in her heart, and her feelings for Qianlong became even deeper.

Xiao Yun's eyes widened, and he mustered up the courage to ask the question that had been buried deep in his heart. "I was reborn with all my memories, but for some reason, I can't feel any pain. I was pierced through the chest by a sharp sword, but I didn't feel a thing. Just like before, if you hadn't asked me, I wouldn't have known there was a wound on my right arm. Do you know what's going on?"

Qianlong looked at Xiao Yun gently, and after bandaging all the wounds, he slowly sat down beside Xiao Yun. He did not hide anything and told Xiao Yun in detail about how the evil spirit had taken away the wrong soul, how their lives were connected, and how he had endured pain for Xiao Yun.

When Xiao Yun listened to Qianlong's words, her heart was like a storm, with shock, touching and other emotions intertwined together. She never expected that their destinies were so wonderfully intertwined.

Xiao Yun recalled the past. Those moments that she thought were just coincidences now seemed to have deeper meanings. She felt a warm current surge in her heart and her eyes couldn't help but moisten.

Xiao Yun's thoughts became extremely confused at this moment. She thought about everything Qianlong had done for her and the ups and downs they had experienced together, and her heart was filled with emotion.

At this moment, Xiao Yun already understood Qianlong's thoughts, even though he had never expressed them directly in words. Her heart was filled with emotion and warmth. That feeling was like the warm sun in winter, illuminating her heart with incomparable brightness.

Xiao Yun knew very well that Qianlong's care for her was so deep and sincere. She could truly feel his love and care without too many words. She recalled every moment they spent together, and every detail emerged clearly in her mind. Those beautiful moments filled her heart with happiness and sweetness.

Xiao Yun secretly made up her mind that from now on, she would cherish this relationship even more, walk through every spring, summer, autumn and winter with Qianlong, and experience the joys and sorrows of life together. She believed that their love would be like the brightest stars in the night sky, shining with eternal light.

This feeling is so precious and so hard-earned. Xiao Yun secretly made up her mind to protect this life in the future, not only for herself but also for Qianlong. She wants to face all the challenges of the future together with Qianlong, never leave him and depend on him for life and death.