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Liuli hurried over, "Your Majesty, the Emperor says the carriages and horses are ready, and we're just waiting for you to depart."

Her aunt pushed Murong Xuewei away, saying, "Xuewei, you should set off now."

Murong Xuewei looked at her uncle with worry, "But Uncle's health..."

At this moment, Murong Xueyao and Zhang Jing walked in.

"I can cure the master's illness."

Murong Xuewei looked at Zhang Jing with a puzzled expression, "You?"

He then looked at Murong Xueyao, "Xueyao, you guys?"

Murong Xueyao pushed Murong Xuewei towards the door, "Sister, you should go quickly. My brother-in-law and my nephew are waiting for you. We'll take care of things with Father and Mother."

Seeing that her uncle's family had said so, and with Zhang Jing's guarantee, Murong Xuewei followed Liuli into the carriage, looking back every few steps.

As the sun set, a line of carriages slowly entered the capital city gates. Gu Ye, leading the way, rode ahead, occasionally glancing back at the carriages behind him. Inside one of the carriages, Murong Xuewei was comforting her frightened family members.

"We've arrived." Gu Ye dismounted and personally opened the carriage door. Murong Xuewei helped her mother down from the carriage, and looking at the familiar gate of the mansion before her, she was overwhelmed with emotions.

"This is..." The eldest madam of the Murong family looked at the mansion before her, tears welling up in her eyes. This was the old residence of the Murong family in the capital. How lively it used to be, but now it seemed rather deserted.

"Mother, please stay here from now on," Murong Xuewei said softly. "I've already had it cleaned and prepared."

Gu Ye instructed the guards, "Send more men to patrol around the mansion. Report any suspicious persons immediately."

"Xuewei..." Although Murong Qingyu's body had not fully recovered, she still wanted to say something.

Murong Xuewei interrupted, "Brother, take sister-in-law and Linlin to rest first. You've all been exhausted these past few days." As she spoke, she winked at Liuli. Liuli immediately stepped forward and led Murong Qingyu's family to a prepared room.

After her family was settled, Murong Xuewei finally breathed a sigh of relief. Gu Ye walked to her side and said softly, "Don't worry, with me here, I won't let them get hurt again."

Murong Xuewei looked at Gu Ye, her eyes filled with trust but also a hint of worry: "I always felt that Xiao Wanning wouldn't give up so easily."

“So I’ve increased the number of guards.” Gu Ye took her hand. “But the most important thing now is for everyone to get some rest. I have to attend court tomorrow…”

After Gu Ye left, Murong Xuewei stood in the courtyard for a moment, watching the sky darken, before turning around and walking towards her mother's courtyard.

As soon as they reached the courtyard gate, they heard voices coming from inside. Pushing open the door, they saw Madam Murong giving instructions to the old steward. Upon seeing Murong Xuewei enter, Madam Murong quickly dismissed the steward.

“Mother, you’ve just returned. These things can be handled by the servants.” Murong Xuewei quickly stepped forward and helped her mother sit down. The light from the palace lanterns illuminated her mother’s slightly pale face, causing Murong Xuewei a pang of sorrow.

Madam Murong patted her daughter's hand: "I'm fine. It's just that this mansion hasn't been lived in for a long time, so some things need to be rearranged." She then carefully examined her daughter's face, "But you, you've lost quite a bit of weight these days."

"Mother..." Murong Xuewei leaned on her mother's shoulder, her voice choked with emotion, "I'm sorry, I've dragged you all down with me."

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Madam Murong gently stroked her daughter's hair. "You are my daughter, and more importantly, the Empress of a nation. Our Murong family can withstand these storms."

Just then, Linlin's voice came from outside: "Grandma, Father is going to take his medicine."

"Go," Madam Murong said to Murong Xuewei. "Your elder brother's injuries still need recuperation; go and see him."

Murong Xuewei nodded, picked up Linlin who had run over, and walked towards Murong Qingyu's courtyard. Pushing open the door, she saw Murong Qingyu leaning against the bed looking at account books, while Song Wanyi was tidying up medicinal herbs beside him.

"Big brother, it's time to take your medicine." Murong Xuewei put Linlin down and took the medicine bowl from Song Wanyi.

Murong Qingyu put down the account book, looked at her sister's worried expression, and sighed, "Xuewei, you've been working hard for so many days, you should get some rest."

"I'm fine." Murong Xuewei shook her head and handed the medicine bowl to her elder brother. "This is a prescription specially written by Doctor Zhang Jing; it will be very helpful for your injuries."

Looking at her sister-in-law's haggard face, Song Wanyi's eyes welled up with tears: "If it weren't for you arriving in Jiangnan in time..."

“Sister-in-law,” Murong Xuewei interrupted, “the matter is over. The most important thing now is to recover.” She turned to look at Linlin, who was playing quietly, “Linlin is still so young and needs her parents’ care.”

After drinking his medicine, Murong Qingyu put down the bowl and said solemnly, "Xuewei, this matter is probably not so simple. Xiao Wanning..."

“Brother,” Murong Xuewei pressed Murong Qingyu’s hand, “I know what you want to say. But we’re in the capital now, with the Emperor’s guards. Xiao Wanning wouldn’t dare to act rashly. You should focus on recovering first. Leave the rest to me and the Emperor.”

Before he arrived, his voice preceded his arrival. Murong Xuewei rose to greet him, saying, "Father, what brings you here?"

A hint of weariness appeared on Master Murong's weathered face: "I heard from your mother that you're here, and I have something I'd like to say to you."

Murong Xuewei looked at her elder brother and sister-in-law: "Father, let's talk in the study."

“Go ahead.” Murong Qingyu nodded. “Linlin, go keep your aunt and grandfather company.”

Linlin obediently took Murong Xuewei's hand and followed her to the study. Along the way, Master Murong coughed occasionally. Murong Xuewei, supporting her father, said with concern, "Father, you're not fully recovered yet. Let's talk about this tomorrow."

"It's alright." Entering the study, Master Murong gestured for Linlin to go play in the outer room before sitting down and looking at his daughter. "Xuewei, this matter isn't just aimed at you."

Murong Xuewei poured her father a cup of tea: "Father, are you talking about the treasure map?"

“Indeed.” Master Murong accepted the teacup, his expression grave. “The treasure map of the previous dynasty has always been a secret of our Murong family. Although I haven’t been involved in business these past years, I’ve been secretly gathering information. The Nanzhao Kingdom has long coveted this treasure map, but they haven’t been able to find a breakthrough.”

"So that's why they placed Lan'er by my side?" Murong Xuewei asked thoughtfully.

Master Murong nodded: "That's not all. Over the years, people have been constantly inquiring about our Murong family, presumably all related to this treasure map. But..." At this point, he suddenly coughed violently.

"Father!" Murong Xuewei quickly patted her father's back. "Please don't say anything more, I'll go and have someone prepare the medicine."

“No need.” Lord Murong waved his hand, catching his breath. “I just wanted to tell you that this treasure map is far-reaching. Not only the Nanzhao Kingdom, but other forces are also eyeing it. Although you are now the Empress, you must still be careful.”

Murong Xuewei grasped her father's hand: "Father, don't worry, I'll be careful. But..." She paused, "Is that treasure map really in our Murong family?"

Master Murong gave his daughter a deep look: "This is a long story. Back then..."

"Auntie!" Linlin suddenly ran in from outside. "Grandma asked me to call you. She said she wants to show you something."

Murong Xuewei looked at her father, and Master Murong nodded: "You may go now, we'll talk again another day."