When Wang Boxing heard his daughter's urgent interruption, his heart tightened, and an uneasy premonition instantly welled up in his heart.

"Yueyue, what exactly happened?" Wang Boxing asked with concern.

Wang Xiyue awkwardly touched her hair, raised her head slightly, and said softly, "Father, Mother, Eldest Brother, Sister-in-law, tomorrow... tomorrow I will be setting off for Dongyang Kingdom."

As soon as she finished speaking, she lowered her head as if she had done something wrong, stood up properly, and unconsciously fiddled with her sleeves.

At this moment, she was filled with unease, afraid to see her father's angry face, afraid to see her mother's sad tears, and even more worried about causing her brother endless anxiety.

The atmosphere took a turn for the worse.

Zhu Zhu suddenly quieted down as well. She stood obediently behind her sister with her head down, not daring to speak. She thought that her sister had made a mistake and was going to be punished, so she dared not move or say anything, for fear of hurting her sister.

The room, which had just been filled with a warm and harmonious atmosphere, suddenly became silent. A heavy and oppressive atmosphere surged in like a tide, spreading rapidly and making it seem as if one could not breathe.

Wang Boxing was initially furious. His son had just gotten married, and the family had finally gained a new member. Now, his daughter was so eager to leave. This huge psychological gap was hard for him to bear.

However, as his anger subsided, he suddenly realized that more than half a month had passed since his daughter last mentioned leaving.

If it weren't for the need to resolve Xijie's marriage, she probably would have already run away. Thinking of this, Wang Boxing felt only deep helplessness and reluctance.

After hearing her daughter's decision, Li Lingling was suddenly shocked. She realized that her daughter was already engaged to Dongfang Yu, and now she was practically a citizen of Dongyang Kingdom.

She was about to face another separation from her daughter. This time, her daughter's destination was no longer the Guozhao Temple, which she could visit often, nor other cities in the country, but another country thousands of miles away.

The thought of being separated from her daughter tomorrow left her uncertain about when they would be able to reunite.

Li Lingling's tears flowed like a burst dam, and no matter how she wiped them away, she could not stop the endless stream of tears from rolling down her face.

Wang Xijie stood straight in the hall, his whole body as solemn and dignified as a sculpture. The smile on his face was gone, replaced by a serious expression.

He knew very well that Dongfang Yu bore a heavy responsibility and had to return to his place as soon as possible to complete his crucial mission. Moreover, he would inevitably have to leave with his beloved younger sister.

However, as the older brother, although he was anxious and wanted to lend a helping hand to his sister, he found that he didn't know where to start.

Trying to stop him was futile, because he knew all of this was beyond his control.

At this moment, all he could do was watch helplessly as his sister walked further and further away, heading to a place that was out of reach for their entire family.

As for Ling An, she didn't know what was going on. She was just filled with doubt and worry when she suddenly saw her family members so depressed.

But she couldn't bear to remain a useless bystander forever, so she gently tugged at her husband's sleeve, trying to offer him a silent comfort in this way.

Then, she softly reminded him, "Husband..." Don't be sad.

Wang Xiyue stood there quietly with her head down, anxiously waiting for her family's reaction to her impending departure.

However, a long time passed, and the surroundings were eerily quiet. Neither the expected criticism nor any dissenting voices came. This unusual calm only made her more nervous.

Finally, she couldn't help but raise her head and cautiously cast her gaze at her father, who was sitting in the head seat. He looked exhausted and seemed to have aged considerably overnight.

Her heart clenched, and she quickly walked to her father, urgently assuring him, "Father, don't worry about your daughter. I'm all grown up now and can take care of myself. Please believe me."

Remembering how anxious Xiao Yun had been when she knelt down and begged her to persuade Dongfang Yu to go back, she continued, "Father, he has been waiting for me for too long. It will be very bad for him if we delay any longer, so I really have to go."

At this moment, Wang Boxing, who had been silent all along, gripped the chair handle tightly with his hands. He squeezed it hard again and again before finally letting go as if in resignation.

He took a deep breath to ease the unease in his chest, as if trying to suppress all his worries.

After a long silence, he sighed heavily and nodded helplessly, saying, "Alright... Yueyue, you've grown up now, and you'll have to go out and explore the world eventually. Just be extra careful when you're out there alone!"

With her father's permission, Wang Xiyue felt a little relieved, but when she saw her mother turning to the side, head down, sobbing and wiping away tears, her heart, which had just settled, jumped up again.

She rushed to her mother's side, gently put her arms around her shoulders, and patiently comforted her, "Mother, don't be sad. I promise you, I will take good care of myself and will never let you and Father worry."

However, her mother did not seem to stop crying because of her comforting words. She continued to weep silently, refusing to even glance at her.

Wang Xiyue felt a pang of sorrow, and tears began to well up in her eyes.

But she forced back her tears, hugged her mother tightly again, and said in a choked voice, "Mother, please don't cry, okay?"

"Although my daughter's journey is long, I'm fortunate to have Zhuzhu and Mingzhe with me, and we'll take care of each other. Once I've settled down there, I'll definitely write back to tell you how I'm doing so you can rest assured."

"I'll come back once things are settled over there!"

With tears welling up in her eyes, Wang Xiyue turned to her father and older brother, seeking help.

Wang Boxing slowly stood up, gently took his wife's hand, his eyes filled with concern and tenderness, and softly comforted her, "Ling'er, don't be sad. It's not like our daughter isn't coming back, it's just that it will take a little longer."

"She just wants to see the world and explore. Once she's seen enough of the world's wonders and beauty, she'll naturally come back to us. So please stop crying, okay?"

He paused, then continued, "Besides, crying like this is bad for your health. Your daughter will be sad to see you suffering like this. If she cries along with you, can you bear it?"

At this point, Wang Boxing raised his voice slightly and continued to persuade, "Also, today is our son's big day!"

Li Lingling was slightly taken aback. Yes, today was a major event in her son's life, and as his mother, she should indeed be happy.

I just officially met my daughter-in-law today. It would be inappropriate for me to keep crying on this special day, and it wouldn't be good if she misunderstood me.

She tried to stop her tears, but her eyes were still red, clearly indicating that she had not yet fully recovered from her grief.

So she began to try to think about nice things in order to suppress the deep longing and reluctance she felt for her daughter.

Yes! Now that my son is married, it will be two years at the latest or one year at the earliest, and I will be able to hold my chubby grandson in my arms!

At that time, the entire mansion will be filled with the laughter and cries of children, and she will be able to transfer her endless longing for her daughter to the new life that is about to arrive.

After taking a few long breaths, Li Lingling's mood gradually calmed down, and the knot in her heart that had been tightly clenched finally loosened.

Finally, she gently reminded her daughter, "Yue'er, you must be careful when you're out and about, and always put your own safety first."

"Remember to write home often, don't be lazy! If you suffer any injustice or are unhappy outside, don't try to tough it out, come home right away, Dad and Mom will always be waiting for you..."

"You're leaving tomorrow, which is too rushed. No, Mother needs to prepare some things you'll need for the journey right now."

Wang Xiyue nodded emphatically, "Thank you, Mother. I will remember this forever."

Knowing that there were many things to deal with today and that she couldn't afford to waste any time, Li Lingling hurriedly took her husband's hand and left the hall in a rush.

After her mother-in-law and father-in-law disappeared from sight, Ling An was filled with doubt.

If my sister was just going out for some ordinary experience, why are all the family members so saddened?

She couldn't help but murmur softly, "Husband?"

Wang Xijie naturally noticed the question in his wife's eyes. He immediately glared at his sister, let out a cold snort, and then turned his head away, not even wanting to give his sister a second glance.

"Hmph, isn't it all because that stinky man Yueyue is so obsessed with was born in Dongyang Kingdom? She can't bear to keep him waiting, so she's in such a hurry to rush over and share his joys and sorrows!"

Seeing her brother's sullen and puffed-up face, Wang Xiyue felt both annoyed and heartbroken.

Faced with her brother's reprimand, she also defended herself with a wronged expression, saying, "Brother... how could you talk to my brother like that?"

However, Wang Xijie remained unmoved, exhaling a rough breath from his nostrils and muttering again, "You're such a womanizer!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Xiyue's face immediately showed a complex expression, a mixture of joy and worry. She immediately pouted and retorted.

"Brother, how can you say such a thing! Look at you now that you're married, your heart and eyes are only for your sister-in-law, how can you see your poor little sister like me!"

She became more and more agitated as she spoke, putting her hands on her hips and continuing to complain: "In my opinion, nowadays, apart from my sister-in-law, the rest of our family has to take a backseat!"

"Hmph, I'm afraid you'd be better off keeping me far away, so as not to disturb your sweet and loving days with your sister-in-law!"

Faced with his sister's twisted logic, Wang Xijie shook his head helplessly and took two steps closer to her.

He extended two fingers and gently flicked his sister's forehead, softly scolding, "Don't talk nonsense!"

Then, his tone changed, and he said earnestly, "Yueyue, once you get there, you must take good care of yourself and absolutely cannot mistreat yourself."

"If you feel uncomfortable or don't like it there, you can come home anytime, remember? Your brother is here, so don't be afraid!"

Upon hearing her brother's words, Wang Xiyue instantly became obedient, nodding repeatedly and replying, "Yes, I understand, thank you, brother!"

Ling listened quietly, and from the conversation of her family members, word by word, she gradually came to fully understand her younger sister Xiyue's feelings.

It turns out that this brave girl, in order to pursue her true love, did not hesitate to cross mountains and rivers and embark on a journey to find happiness all by herself.

Ling An couldn't help but admire Xi Yue's courage and persistence. She looked at Wang Xi Yue with gentle yet firm eyes and said.

“Xiyue, your brother and I share the same thought: no matter when or where, your brother and I will always be your strongest support.”

"Although you may not be very capable, please rest assured that your brother and I will always trust you unconditionally and fully support every decision you make!"

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