The days passed peacefully. Qingsheng, Wu Shao, and Azan continued their martial arts training. Ever since their instructor left, they had followed his instructions, practicing diligently and without slacking off.

Azan usually practices after school. Ranmo, on the other hand, attends the school daily. The sages' thoughts and literature that the teacher is currently discussing are profound and extensive, and Ranmo wants to improve his skills in this area.

After a while, the teacher returned. Everyone was delighted and gathered around him, asking for details. Even Ayi came to join in the fun.

The teacher was very happy to meet everyone. He recounted his travels to Longxi. The local customs and practices there were somewhat similar to those in Xiaoyue City, but also quite different. When he talked about the local delicacies, such as rolled noodles and roujiamo (Chinese roujiamo), everyone's mouths watered.

Wu Shao looked at the teacher's dusty face and couldn't help asking, "Teacher, I wonder what happened to the incident with Miss Xiangyu that you inquired about back then."

Everyone present, except Aili, knew who Miss Xiangyu was. She was the lover that the master had deeply loved but whose separation was caused by his mother.

If it were someone else, they probably wouldn't have asked. But Wu Shao, who had also experienced emotional hardships and was more mature than the others in terms of relationships, asked without hesitation.

Upon hearing this question, the teacher was silent for a moment. Then he slowly said, "I am worried about Wei Ye. This is indeed one of the main purposes of my trip to Longxi." He paused and continued,

"I've gained something this time. I learned from someone on her family's side who knows a little bit that Xiangyu left with a foreign girl. They must be traveling together to that girl's hometown."

Everyone was delighted when they heard this and hurriedly asked where the girl was from. The gentleman said, "Di Country."

"Huh?" Everyone was surprised and disappointed. The Di Kingdom had a friendly relationship with the Dayue Kingdom in the early years, and they probably left during that time. Now that the two countries are at war, it's likely they won't be able to meet again for a while.

Everyone was thinking about it. Suddenly, Ayili interrupted, "Excuse me, teacher, what does Miss Xiangyu look like?"

Everyone's spirits lifted. They'd almost forgotten that Aili was from Di. Perhaps they could learn some relevant news.

The teacher smiled and said, "Speaking of Yu'er, when she was young she was truly dignified and generous, yet lively and cheerful. If there was any distinguishing feature, it would be that she had two small canine teeth, which made her smile very adorable."

"Oh." Ayili nodded, looking thoughtful. Ran Mo hurriedly asked her, "Ayili, did you remember something?"

Aili glanced at her, nodded, and said, "I just remembered what my mother told me. She had a very good sister who came from Dayue Country in her early years. Her appearance was nothing special. But the teacher mentioned that two women went to Di Country together. This is somewhat similar to the experience of my mother and her sisters."

Everyone gaped in amazement. Could such a coincidence really be possible? Could Ayi's mother be the foreign woman who had fled to the frontier with Xiangyu?

The teacher was extremely excited and asked Ayi if she had ever seen this woman. Ayi shook her head and said that she had only heard her mother talk about her, but she didn't say why they separated, and she didn't know where she was now.

Azan blurted out, "Why don't you just ask your mother when you get back?" Everyone nodded. That's right. How could they have forgotten this?

Aili suddenly looked a little flustered, then replied, "Of course. But my mother, for some reason, doesn't want to talk about this anymore."

The teacher said magnanimously, "Don't worry. If you have any questions in the future, please ask for me. Thank you, Miss Aili."

Ayi Li waved her hands and said, "You're welcome, Mr. Teacher. I'll do my best."

Ran Mo said from the side: "Yes, if I can go back someday, I will naturally ask. Perhaps, Miss Xiangyu will take the initiative to visit you and your daughter."

Aili nodded at Ranmo. She glanced at Qingsheng again. Qingsheng was also looking at her. Their eyes met and then separated.

Everyone continued chatting about other things. When the sun was setting, Wu Shao invited everyone to take advantage of the cool weather and have a meal together in the open space near the pavilion.

It was a bit like an open-air picnic, but it had a unique charm. Laughter broke out from time to time, and under the bright moon and clear breeze, a peaceful atmosphere prevailed.

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