The Cold-Hearted Princess Who Transmigrated Here

A busy day passed by in a flash.

Despite feeling a deep longing and reluctance to leave my family and familiar surroundings, the time for parting has come.

As the first rays of dawn appeared on the second day, and the sun rose in the east, a sense of sorrow and parting filled the spacious and solemn hall of the Prime Minister's residence.

At this moment, Wang Boxing and Li Lingling were already seated on it, with Wang Xijie and Ling An standing beside them.

Both sides of the main hall were filled with people, including stewards, guards, servants, maids, and other people from the mansion.

Standing at the head of the hall below were Wang Xiyue and Dongfang Yu.

Behind him were Mingzhe and Zhuzhu, as well as Moyun and Anying.

This was the first time Ling An and the people from the Prime Minister's residence had seen Dongfang Yu's true face.

He was dressed in a golden and jade crown, his hair bound up; he was incredibly handsome, with a gentle and refined air, like a graceful and elegant gentleman…

Ling An couldn't think of any words to accurately describe her brother-in-law. She just felt that her sister and brother-in-law were a perfect match, a truly match made in heaven.

It was safe here, and because he was about to leave, Dongfang Yu didn't wear any mask to disguise himself; he openly revealed his true face.

He actually wanted the other people in the Prime Minister's mansion to know who Xiyue's wife really was. If he continued to cover it up, the servants might mistake the son-in-law for someone else.

Wang Xiyue's clear and firm voice rang out: "Father and Mother, please accept my bow!"

At the same time, Dongfang Yu, standing beside him, also said loudly, "Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, please accept my bow!"

As soon as they finished speaking, the two of them knelt down without hesitation and respectfully kowtowed three times to their parents.

At the same time, the four people behind them also knelt down and kowtowed.

For a moment, apart from the soft breathing of the crowd, the only other sound in the hall was the rustling of clothes against the floor.

Tears welled up in Li Lingling's eyes. She quickly raised her hand to gently wipe them away, then hurriedly stood up, walked forward, and carefully helped her beloved daughter up, urging, "Yue'er, get up quickly!"

On the other side, Wang Boxing also helped Dongfang Yuxu to his feet and earnestly reminded him again, "Get up! I hope you can keep your promise!"

Faced with his father-in-law's entrustment, Dongfang Yu nodded heavily and replied, "Father-in-law, please rest assured, I will protect Xiyue with my life!"

Li Lingling took a deep breath, trying to calm her turbulent emotions, and said slowly, "Alright, Mother will see you off."

Although the group did not walk in a hurry, and each step seemed heavy and slow, they eventually arrived at the gate of the mansion before long.

At the door, Wang Xiyue took the young man's hand and stopped. The two stood side by side, slowly turned around, and faced their family behind them. She felt only longing and reluctance.

"Father, Mother, Eldest Brother, Sister-in-law..." Wang Xiyue's voice trembled slightly, and her eyes gradually reddened, "You must take good care of yourselves. I will definitely return safely. Don't worry about us!"

Li Lingling held her husband's arm tightly, trying hard to suppress her reluctance to part. She forced a relaxed smile and said, "Yue'er, come back soon. Your parents are waiting for you at home!"

Wang Xijie stood to the side with his wife in his hand and said, "May you have a safe and smooth journey!"

"Xiyue, have a safe journey!"

After hearing her family's loving and caring words, Wang Xiyue held the young man's hand tightly, as if trying to grasp this last bit of warmth.

She resolutely turned around, taking firm yet heavy steps towards the carriage outside. An indescribable feeling, like a boulder pressing on her chest, made her steps difficult.

But she did not hesitate or back down at all, because she knew that the path she had chosen was destined to be one she would walk alone, and that it was destined to be rugged and difficult.

Outside the gate, two unassuming carriages were parked quietly, followed by two fine horses, Lan Ying and Chi Yan, the mounts of Wang Xiyue and Dongfang Yu.

It was obvious that the carriage in front was for carrying people, while the one behind was for carrying goods. The carriages were simply decorated and unremarkable, with nothing special about them.

Zhuzhu and Mingzhe were waiting in front of the first carriage early on. When they saw their sister and brother-in-law come out, they hurriedly went forward and respectfully and quietly followed them into the carriage.

As the carriage curtain was about to fall, Wang Xiyue couldn't help but turn back again, gazing longingly at her home filled with countless warm memories.

At this moment, the scene inside the door clearly came into her view: in the morning light, backlit, her relatives and servants, men and women, young and old, tall and short, fat and thin, although their faces were blurred, their standing still figures were arranged in an orderly manner, like a beautiful painting frozen in time.

In that brief moment, she deeply imprinted the kind faces of her parents, the warm smiles of her brother and sister-in-law, and all those familiar figures into her mind. She wanted these precious memories to stay with her forever.

Wherever she goes in the future, they will be the driving force for her to spread her wings and soar.

Mo Yun and An Ying, dressed in black, sat in the driver's seats of the two carriages, one in front and one behind.

They gripped the reins tightly with both hands, their eyes sharp and focused, waiting only for the prince's command so they could immediately urge their horses on and embark on the return journey.

After they sat down, Dongfang Yu gently grasped Xiyue's slightly trembling hand, conveying a silent comfort and support to her with his warm and strong palm.

At this moment, no words are needed; the unspoken understanding between us is enough to surpass a thousand words.

Finally, a dignified command rang out.

"set off!"

The carriage began to move slowly, gradually increasing its speed as it sped forward, its wheels rolling and raising clouds of dust.

In the blink of an eye, the carriage disappeared at the end of the street at lightning speed.

Li Lingling watched the shadow recede into the distance, growing increasingly blurry, and a long trail of dust trail behind it...

Overwhelmed with a deep reluctance to part with her daughter, she felt almost breathless, and tears finally streamed down her face uncontrollably.

Wang Boxing took several deep breaths to suppress the stinging in his eyes. He could only tenderly wipe away his wife's tears with a handkerchief. "Ling'er, don't cry. The carriage has already gone far away. Let's go back!"

"Maybe Yueyue will be able to go home in less than two years."

"We'll just wait at home!"

Ling An stepped forward to comfort her, "Mother, don't be sad. Sister Xiyue is blessed by heaven; she will surely be safe and happy!"

Wang Xijie added, "Mom, let's go back. Yueyue will be fine."

Wiping away her tears, Li Lingling followed her daughter-in-law's footsteps and slowly walked back.

The servants behind them quickly closed the door.

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The carriage had only gone two miles out of the city when Wang Xiyue heard a series of neat and powerful hoofbeats coming from outside.

The sound of horses' hooves echoed through the sky, like the thunder of war drums.

She anxiously lifted the curtain to see what had happened, and then saw Xiao Yun, Xuan Tian, ​​and others leading a fully armed and spirited team to greet her.

Just then, Dongfang Yu spoke up to explain, "I ordered Xiao Yun and thirty other guards to assemble here in advance and wait for our carriage to arrive."

The thirty guards, dressed in uniform black and looking dashing, saw the prince and princess's carriage slowly approaching from afar. They spurred their horses forward, then nimbly dismounted, knelt on one knee in unison, bowed their heads, and said in unison, "Greetings, Your Highness! Greetings, Your Highness!"

Dongfang Yu glanced out the window, then slightly raised his hand and said loudly, "Rise!"

Immediately afterwards, he issued the order: "Start the journey according to the original plan!"

A loud and clear reply rang out: "Yes!"

Then, the thirty guards quickly got up, leaped back onto their horses, and in the blink of an eye, they had formed a neat line, tightly surrounding the carriage in the center.

Now, fifteen fine horses are in front, and fifteen more are following closely behind, forming a tight protective barrier.

Mo Yun and An Ying led the way, while Xuan Yi and Xuan Tian became the new coachmen. Ming Zhe, who couldn't ride a horse yet, had to follow Xuan Yi to learn how to drive a carriage.

Sitting in the car, Wang Xiyue turned her head curiously to look at Dongfang Yu beside her and asked softly, "Brother, how did you plan your trip back this time?"

Dongfang Yu smiled slightly and explained to her gently, "Last time we came, due to the tight schedule and the lack of preparation, we chose those short and secluded mountain paths with few people."

“This time is different from the past. Now that you are with me, and Mo Yun and the others have already taken protective measures along the entire road, we will take the wide and flat official road this time.”

"Although this might make the journey a little longer, the speed of travel won't be much slower than before!"

Wang Xiyue tilted her head slightly, a look of surprise and worry on her face.

"But if we choose to take the official road, wouldn't it make it easier for people to discover our whereabouts? Wouldn't that mean we'd encounter even more unexpected dangers?"

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Yu's lips curled up slightly, revealing a gentle yet confident smile.

He first nodded, acknowledging Wang Xiyue's concerns, then shook his head, reassuring her, "There is indeed a possibility of danger, but you don't need to worry. With Mo Yun and the others there, these problems will be properly resolved, so don't worry!"

Seeing Wang Xiyue's still slightly puzzled expression, Dongfang Yu continued to explain, "Actually, Mo Yun and the others haven't just been traveling around with us for the past six months. Since arriving at the Blue Robe Pavilion, An Ying and he have already started preparing for their return journey."

Wang Xiyue's curiosity grew stronger, and she eagerly asked, "Could you tell me in detail how you solved it?"

Seeing this, Dongfang Yu smiled slightly and replied patiently, "Of course, no problem. If Xiyue likes to hear me talk, I will. Anyway, we have nothing to do right now, so it's also a good opportunity for you to learn about some things about our mansion in advance."

"However, that's a long story."

"Since you left home, I have been searching for you everywhere without stopping. At first, I was trapped in the palace and my abilities were limited, so I could only focus on the area around Kyoto and Moon City. Later, I gradually expanded the search to other cities."

“Almost every city has gradually established outposts. These outposts are either branches of the Dark Night Pavilion or shops like those of the Blue Robe Pavilion.”

"However, two whole years passed, and I found nothing. When I returned to Dongyang, I intensified my search."

"Therefore, not only were corresponding outposts added in many cities in the Northern Xia Kingdom in the north and the Southern Shang Kingdom in the south, but I also dispatched more well-trained secret guards to the Western Moon and Eastern Yang territories."

"And so, another long four years passed. During this time, I often felt that my men had turned many houses and streets in the world upside down, but to my utter frustration, I still couldn't find any trace of you!"

“Over the years, I have been constantly thinking about various possibilities, thinking that perhaps you are traveling around seeking treatment from famous doctors, which is why your whereabouts are so elusive and my subordinates have had difficulty tracking you down.”