The Crown Princess is busy fishing

It took Xie Jingwan a long time to calm down.

She cupped Lin Yuge's face in her hands, examining her closely, her gaze filled with tenderness.

"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back," she murmured to herself.

That hoarse voice was filled with endless affection and the relief of surviving a disaster.

After a while, she noticed Xiao Yunqing standing to the side.

She quickly wiped the tears from her face with her sleeve and forced a grateful smile.

He bowed slightly to Xiao Yunqing and said:

"Many thanks to Prince Yun for saving my daughter. The Lin family will remember this great kindness forever."

Xiao Yunqing quickly and humbly returned the greeting.

"Madam, you are too kind. Fishermen are blessed by the heavens. I was merely doing my small part."

Lin Yuge looked around and found that there was no one else in the house.

A sense of doubt and worry welled up in my heart.

He hurriedly asked his mother:

"Mother, where is my eldest brother? Why can't I see him?"

Xie Jingwan sighed softly, a hint of helplessness and pity flashing in her eyes.

“Ever since you were kidnapped, your older brother has been filled with deep self-blame. He always feels that he failed to protect you.”

As she spoke, her expression turned strange.

“These days, he has been following Old Master Wen to study the art of poison research.”

He said that if he ever encountered such a dangerous situation again, he would definitely use poison to ensure that those evil people would never return.

It wasn't until two days ago, when Prince Yun sent someone to deliver the news that you were safe, that his tense nerves finally relaxed a little.

Your father was afraid that he would get sick from being cooped up in his room, so he dragged him out to sea.

I was thinking of going out for a walk to clear my head; who knows, I might even meet you at sea.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuge felt a mix of emotions, and her eyes welled up with tears again.

After calming herself down, she continued to ask:

"What about the others? Where are Blackie and Qianxia?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Jingwan subconsciously turned her gaze to Xiao Yunqing, who was standing to the side.

Xiao Yunqing looked slightly flustered, and his eyes unconsciously darted away.

He cleared his throat before responding:

“Yuge, it’s like this. Heiniu and Qianxia’s martial arts skills are too weak.”

I considered that there might be various dangerous situations in the future.

In order to enable them to better protect you, he took it upon himself to have someone take them for special training.

Don't worry, the training will end soon, and they will be safely returned.

Lin Yuge was not at peace with Xiao Yunqing's words.

Instead, I suddenly remembered something that had been lingering in my mind.

So she stared intently at Xiao Yunqing and asked:

"Young Master Yun, tell me the truth, Qianxia wasn't originally one of yours, was she?"

Xiao Yunqing's eyes darted around, and he grew increasingly guilty. He forced a smile and said:

“Yuge, from the moment you bought Qianxia, ​​she has truly been your maid, there is no doubt about that.”

Xie Jingwan stood to the side, keenly sensing that the atmosphere between the two was somewhat subtle and strange.

Those eyes, which already carried a hint of weariness and worry, now held an even greater suspicion.

She carefully examined Xiao Yunqing, then looked at her daughter.

He secretly wondered if there was something different about the two of them.

Just then, Lin Qingzhou's shouts suddenly came from outside.

"Little sister, you're back?"

The voice came from afar, carrying a hint of surprise and urgency.

Lin Yuge was overjoyed to hear her elder brother's voice.

For now, let's set aside our doubts about Chika's situation.

He turned and headed towards the courtyard gate.

Xiao Yunqing breathed a sigh of relief, shook her head with a wry smile, never expecting to be in such an embarrassing situation.

Lin Qingzhou hurriedly walked into the courtyard.

His hair was slightly disheveled, and his clothes were still damp from the sea.

But his eyes were full of concern and longing for his sister.

He stepped forward and hugged Lin Yuge tightly, his voice trembling slightly.

"Little sister, you're finally back! Your big brother was so worried about you."

Lin Yuge leaned against her elder brother's chest, her eyes reddening.

Said softly:

"Big brother, I'm fine now. I'm sorry to have worried you."

Lin Qingzhou released his sister, examined her carefully, and nodded in relief when he saw that she was alright.

Just then, Lin Fanghai strode into the courtyard.

The moment his gaze fell upon Lin Yuge, it was filled with relief and affection.

"Daughter, I'm so glad you're alright."

As Lin Fanghai spoke, he quickly walked a few steps to Lin Yuge's side and gently patted her shoulder.

He then looked at Xiao Yunqing and bowed slightly.

"Thank you very much, Your Highness, for your help in rescuing my daughter from danger."

Xiao Yunqing quickly returned the greeting.

"You're too kind, Lord Lin. This is simply my duty."

Lin Fanghai nodded slightly, then turned to look at Lin Yuge.

"It'll be good to come back, it'll be good to come back."

"Father, you didn't go to the armory?"

Lin Fanghai replied with a smile, "If something happens to you, how can I stay at the armory with peace of mind?"

I've been searching for you everywhere these past few days, but thankfully you're back safe and sound.

Seeing that Lin Yuge had reunited with her family, Xiao Yunqing stepped forward, bowed to everyone, and took his leave.

"Lord Lin, Madam Lin, Yuge has now safely returned home."

I am busy with military affairs and it is inconvenient to bother you any longer, so I will take my leave now.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuge instinctively stepped forward and said, "I'll see you off."

Seeing this, the others guessed that the two had something to say, so they did not follow them out.

After walking side by side for a while, Lin Yuge asked softly:

Are you going back to Beijing soon?

Xiao Yunqing nodded slightly and replied:

"After settling things here, I will head back to Beijing."

Then, looking at Lin Yuge apologetically, he said:

“Yuge, there’s something I have to tell you.”

Chika was indeed my bodyguard before, but ever since I entrusted her with protecting you, you have become her only master.

From the moment you chose her at the brokerage, she has no longer been subordinate to me; you can rest assured.

Lin Yuge was slightly taken aback, a complex look flashing in her eyes.

After a moment, he said softly:

"So you started planning for me all along."

"Just let me know if anything comes up in the future!"

Seeing that she was no longer pursuing the matter, Xiao Yunqing breathed a sigh of relief, and a faint smile immediately appeared on her face.

He responded, "Yes, but I had many concerns in the past and dared not speak freely."

Now I can tell you this openly and honestly.

After saying that, he leaned forward a little.

His gaze was fixed on Lin Yuge's eyes, as if he wanted to etch her image deep into his heart.

Lin Yuge felt a little flustered by his sudden act of intimacy.

A slight blush rose to her cheeks, and her eyes unconsciously darted away.

Seeing this, Xiao Yunqing's smile deepened, but he stopped teasing her.

She simply said softly, "Take good care of yourself while I'm not around."

Lin Yuge nodded slightly, "So do you."

Xiao Yunqing gave Lin Yuge a deep look, as if trying to etch her image into his soul.

Then he turned around, boarded the ship, and left.

After seeing Xiao Yunqing off, the family returned to their house.

Xie Jingwan looked at Lin Yuge's bandaged hands.

She asked with concern, "Daughter, what happened to your hand?"