The Cold-Hearted Princess Who Transmigrated Here

The return journey was very fast, almost like lightning. Part of the reason was that everyone was eager to get home, and the other part was that Wang Xiyue didn't want Dongfang Yu to be in danger for even one more day.

The journey there took four or five months with frequent stops along the way; but on the return trip, apart from necessary food and lodging, the rest of the time was spent traveling, so it only took half a month to reach the capital.

Wang Boxing happened to be on leave and at home that day.

Wang Xijie returned to the Prime Minister's residence with his sister. As soon as they stepped through the gate, they sensed that something was amiss.

The maids and servants all looked flustered. Although they were pleasantly surprised to see them return, they dared not show it too much and quickly bowed before avoiding them.

"Brother, has something happened?" Wang Xiyue asked worriedly.

"Let's go in and take a look." Wang Xijie also felt a little uneasy.

The two arrived at the main hall and saw their father with a gloomy face, with several officials who had a bad relationship with the Prime Minister's residence sitting next to him.

"Father, this is..." Wang Xijie and Wang Xiyue bowed to their father before asking.

When Wang Boxing saw his daughter return, his mood improved considerably. He stopped putting on a sour face and replied gently, "It's nothing, just a small matter. It's good that you're back safe and sound!"

He turned to his colleague who had come to complain to him, snorted coldly, and gave him the order to leave, "Goodbye, gentlemen!"

These people were also aware of their own limitations. They were all from the Ling family faction and had only been sent by Lord Ling today to try and sow discord between the Prime Minister and the Prime Minister. Unfortunately, they ran into the person in charge when he returned, which made things rather awkward.

They were so eager to disappear that they quickly bowed and took their leave.

"Father, what's wrong?" Wang Xijie and the others asked as they walked away.

Wang Boxing shook his head, not wanting to talk about it. These people were all ill-intentioned, and their words would naturally be unpleasant. He didn't want his daughter to hear them and feel upset, so he wouldn't reveal a single word.

"I told you everything's alright, didn't you understand?" Wang Boxing slapped his son on the head without hesitation, then turned around and rushed forward with a joyful expression, hugging his daughter tightly, his eyes slightly reddening. "Yueyue, it's so good that you're back safe and sound! My precious daughter is finally back!"

After calming his excitement, he took his daughter's hand and said, "Come on, come on, Dad will take you to see your mother. You've been gone for months, and she's been thinking about you constantly, hoping you'll come home soon!"

As he spoke, Wang Boxing eagerly led his daughter into the main house, muttering to himself, "If she knew you were back, she would be overjoyed! We must sneak in and give her a big surprise!"

Wang Xijie, who was standing aside and not favored by his father, rolled his eyes at his father's back a few times, scratched his head, and was too lazy to argue with the old man.

His son had gotten tanned and was much stronger, but Wang Boxing didn't even bother to look at him properly, his mind only on taking his daughter to see his wife as soon as possible.

Yueyue, on the other hand, has indeed grown quite a bit taller than before she left home, and her demeanor has become more composed and mature.

Wang Boxing was increasingly delighted as he looked at her, nodding repeatedly in praise: "Our Yueyue is getting more and more outstanding!"

It was then that he noticed two unfamiliar children following closely behind his daughter.

He couldn't help but feel puzzled, so he stopped and pointed at the two children, asking his daughter, "Yueyue, who are they? Why are they following you?"

“His name is Mingzhe. He is the last survivor of Riyue Manor. I happened to meet him in trouble and rescued him. So I let him become my companion.”

"Her name is Zhuzhu. Her background is unknown, but I don't think she's a bad person. She's simple-minded but mentally unstable, so I've been taking care of her like a younger sister."

Wang Boxing shook his head helplessly, affectionately patted his daughter's head and sighed, "You! You've always liked picking up random people since you were little."

These two are both frail teenagers, and it's obvious that their daughter is protecting them. It's impossible to expect them to help their daughter. As long as they stay with her and don't have any bad intentions, that's good enough.

"Since you've met them, it means you're destined to meet them. We feel at ease knowing they'll accompany you when you're out and about."

They all knew about what their daughter had done on her journey, as it had been widely discussed throughout the imperial court and the martial arts world. Moreover, when Wang Yu returned with the news, he recounted in detail all of their daughter's actions on the road.

My daughter is no longer as innocent and serene as she was when she first came of age. She has met different people and experienced different things. Although the time has been short, her experiences in these past few months have been earth-shattering and full of dangers, which have benefited her immensely.

With more experience, she has shed her former naivety, and her aura now carries a hint of compassion as well as a touch of ruthlessness.

Wang Xiyue followed her father's footsteps slowly, and said, "I have something I'd like to talk to you about."

"What's the matter?"

"Father, I'll tell you after I see Mother."

"Okay! As you grow up, you become more thoughtful."

No matter how much I grow up, I will always be my parents' daughter!

"Brother, hurry up and catch up!" Wang Xiyue turned around and saw her brother standing still with a complicated expression, so she hurriedly reminded him.

Wang Xijie felt that something big might be about to happen. He could roughly guess what his sister was going to say, and he was immediately at his wit's end.

Oh my god! What is he going to do?!

Should they pretend not to know or not see, or should they truthfully confess the love and hate entanglement they've experienced along the way?

But if he told the truth, his father would spank him severely, and his father would definitely complain that he didn't stop him in time.

But if he hides it, then he'll have no reason to speak up for his sister, won't he?

"Yue'er, Xijie."

Li Lingling had just woken up from her afternoon nap when she heard her maid report that the young master and young lady had returned. So she hurriedly washed up and changed her clothes. Sure enough, she ran into her son and daughter as soon as she went out.

"Is Mother dreaming? You're finally back. Are you hurt anywhere?"

Are you hungry? Are you tired?

Wang Xiyue quickly stepped forward and took her mother's arm, smiling as she said, "Mom, we're all fine, don't worry."

Li Lingling carefully checked her daughter and son from head to toe, and only felt relieved after confirming that they were both alright.

"As long as it's okay, it'll be okay."

After the four entered the house, Wang Xiyue took a deep breath and knelt down to beg for forgiveness, saying, "Father, Mother, on this trip, I met a man, and I have feelings for him."

Li Lingling was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said, "Yueyue, get up quickly. It's not a big deal. Why are you kneeling down?"

"Yue'er has grown up, and it's perfectly normal for her to have someone she likes. If it's a good match, that would be even better."

This time, Wang Boxing hardened his heart and made his daughter kneel again. He frowned and asked, "Yueyue, although our Wang family does not care about social status, we cannot give our daughters away to just anyone. What is this man's identity?"

Wang Xiyue confessed with rare embarrassment, "Father, you know him. He is Dongfang Yu, the third prince of Dongyang Kingdom."

Wang Boxing immediately put on a stern face, "Why is it him? Didn't he not come? Didn't he only send Mo Yun to deliver your coming-of-age gift?"

"No, I disagree."

Li Lingling couldn't bear to see her daughter kneeling, so she got up and walked to her husband. She gently pressed his temples with her fingers and softly advised, "Husband, don't rush. We can decide after the child has finished speaking."

Wang Xiyue met her mother's reproachful gaze and stuck out her tongue in a very aggrieved manner.

Wang Boxing knows his daughter well; once she makes a decision, it's almost impossible to change it—she's incredibly stubborn. She's not discussing it with them now; she's just informing them of her decision.

He was both angry and helpless, and could only close his eyes and sigh.

Li Lingling naturally knew that once her daughter made up her mind, it wouldn't be easy to change it, so she pressed on, "Then what should Yue'er do now?"

"Should we have Dongfang Yu come to propose marriage, or do you intend to pledge your life to him privately?"

Wang Xiyue replied, "Mother, he is not yet able to come and ask me for marriage, and I am not old enough to wait a few more years. I want to go back to Dongyang Kingdom with him now and work hard together. How about we give him three years?"

Wang Xijie added from the side: "Father, Mother, Dongfang Yu has put himself in danger by secretly entering our country this time. The longer it goes on, the more disadvantageous it will be for him. However, he has been calm and methodical in his actions along the way. He is also sincere to his sister and wholeheartedly protects the Prime Minister's Mansion."

Wang Boxing snorted at his son: "You brat, you still have the nerve to talk back. If you hadn't covered up the truth, that brat wouldn't have gotten away with it."

Wang Xijie was speechless; he did know the earliest and had indeed concealed a lot.

Wang Xiyue felt bad seeing her brother being scolded. "Father, it has nothing to do with my brother. It was because I wanted to be with Dongfang Yu that I asked him not to tell you. Please don't blame my brother."

Seeing the brother and sister protecting each other, and seeing his daughter still stubbornly kneeling and waiting for him to relent, Wang Boxing felt his anger subside.

"You little brat, get up right now! What if you hurt your knees kneeling?"

Wang Xiyue happily got up to serve tea to her father.

While drinking tea, Wang Boxing pressed on, saying, "Based solely on your one-sided accounts, I haven't even seen his sincerity yet, so how can it be considered valid?"

Wang Xiyue hurriedly took out a jade seal from her bosom: "Father, this is a token that he gave to his daughter in the palace six years ago. I didn't know how valuable it was at first, but now I know that it represents all his power and is also a symbol of his only wife."

"Dad, Mom, I don't know if he and I can be like you two, a couple for life. But I don't want to lose him now. I want to do my best for our future. I don't want him to be the only one making sacrifices while I can only wait."

"Even if things change in the future, it only means that our fate has run its course, and I will not blame fate or others."

"The future is unknowable, but we can grasp the present! I don't want to regret not trying my best in the future."

"He risked his life to protect me at every turn, and he rescued so many complete strangers. He risked his life to come see me, which is enough to show that he is a kind and loving person."

Wang Boxing took the jade pendant and examined it for a long time. His expression softened slightly. "I don't necessarily want to stop you. I'm just worried about your safety. I'm worried that you'll be left unattended in such a far place."

"If someone bullies you, how can we help you?"

Upon hearing her father finally relent, Wang Xiyue confidently smiled and replied, "Dad, you watched your daughter grow up. Do you really think your daughter is the kind of person who wouldn't fight back if she were bullied?"

"The master has taught me for so many years, and what I have learned is enough to protect myself. In addition, my actions during this trip with my brother are well-known, and I also unexpectedly acquired a bunch of treasures. Father and Mother, don't worry! I have the ability to protect myself."

"And even if it's not for myself, I have to protect my parents, my brother, and everyone in the Prime Minister's mansion. I will do my best to protect myself for all of you, so that I can have the opportunity to work hard and become strong, strong enough that no one can bully all the people I love."

Looking at their radiant daughter, Wang Boxing and Li Lingling exchanged a glance, both seeing tears welling up in each other's eyes.

Yes! Their daughter is unparalleled in the world. If Dongfang Yu doesn't cherish her, it would be his loss. Their daughter is so outstanding and loves them so much. How could she not take good care of herself?

When Wang Xiyue saw smiles finally appear on her parents' faces, she was overjoyed and looked at them again to confirm their answer.

Wang Boxing and Li Lingling held their daughter's hands together, then smiled and nodded, "Okay! We believe you can take care of yourself, and we're willing to give Dongfang Yu a chance."

Li Lingling tapped her daughter's forehead with her finger and complained with a hint of grievance, "You! You've always been so opinionated since you were little, we've never been able to interfere in your affairs, and now you don't even listen to us."

Wang Xiyue felt a little ashamed. In other families, marriages were always arranged by parents and matchmakers, but she was truly lucky in this life to have such understanding parents and brothers.

She rarely uttered such sweet words, "Isn't it because my parents spoil and love me that they allow me to make my own decisions?"

Wang Xijie rarely teased his sister, saying, "Has the sun risen in the west?! Our Yueyue has learned to flatter people all the time."

Wang Xiyue joked, "I learned this from my brother!"

Seeing their children safe and sound, and the family happily together, the couple felt all their worries vanish.

Li Lingling patted the two children's heads. "Alright, stop bickering. We've finished talking. You two must be exhausted after traveling for so long. Go back to your room, wash up, and get some rest. You can have dinner when you wake up."

"Father, Mother, your son takes his leave!"

"Father, Mother, your daughter takes her leave!"

Wang Boxing watched the brother and sister's figures gradually disappear into the distance, and for a moment felt a sense of loss.

Seeing her husband's absent-minded look, Li Lingling understood and held his hands tightly to comfort him, "The children have all grown up and don't need to rely on us for everything. We're getting old too, so let's respect their choices!"

Wang Boxing nodded, then asked with a sigh, "Ling'er, haven't you found a girl for our son?"

"He's not getting any younger, why hasn't he brought a girl he likes back for us to meet?"

"Our daughter already has a boyfriend, so why is he still single? Is our son really that bad?"

Li Lingling got angry when she heard this and slapped her husband's hand. "How dare you say that? It's all because you let him get away with it. Last time, I finally found a girl who was great in every way and arranged a time to meet her with him, but he didn't show up at all. He didn't even say hello. It made me so angry."

Wang Boxing immediately got up to serve his wife tea and water, gently massaging her shoulders while softly apologizing, "Yes, yes, it's all my fault, Ling'er, don't be angry. I'll find some time to teach this brat a lesson. How could he break his promise after agreeing to a marriage proposal?"

Li Lingling then recalled carefully that her son had never agreed to go with her. During that time, he made various excuses to refuse, sometimes saying he had to carry out a mission, sometimes saying he had to go to Guozhao Temple to see Yue'er, and sometimes saying he was not feeling well.

She hesitated for a moment, "It seems that our son really doesn't like blind dates, and always makes excuses not to go."

"Could it be that he already has someone he likes?"

Wang Boxing shook his head. He didn't know what his son was thinking. Anyway, he would get very irritable every time the topic of getting him to settle down and start a family came up.

Wang Boxing had more exposure to the darker side of things, so he also considered another possibility: that his son might have homosexual tendencies.

However, he couldn't tell his wife about this baseless rumor. Even if it was just a guess, he couldn't reveal any possibility of it, lest she lose sleep.

"Didn't you just say that children and grandchildren have their own blessings? He can get married whenever he wants. Maybe it's just his time yet. Let's relax and wait patiently."

Li Lingling sighed, "That's all we can do! This child is such a worry."

After a good night's sleep, Wang Xiyue felt completely refreshed from her journey.

The family enjoyed a happy dinner together, filled with rare laughter and joy.

Meanwhile, the Ling residence was shrouded in gloom. Ling Guojiu, sitting in the main seat of the hall, had a dark expression on his face as he looked at the few people kneeling on the ground, and he was furious.

He sent them today to cause trouble for the Prime Minister's residence, but they couldn't even do it. They're all useless, utterly worthless.

He already disliked girls who were too flamboyant, and since she was the daughter of his old rival, he couldn't stand it even more. An unmarried girl who didn't stay at home waiting for blind dates, but instead showed her face everywhere, had no virtues as a woman, and even injured his son last time. He had to find an opportunity to teach her a lesson.

What's most hateful is that they made such a huge fuss that all his treasures, accumulated over more than ten years, vanished in an instant. How could he accept that?

He now truly hates the Prime Minister's residence to the core.

Although he couldn't find direct evidence that they had sabotaged his secret chamber's array, he still felt that the brother and sister had colluded with the bandits.

Lacking concrete evidence, he could only secretly advise the emperor to believe that the prime minister's children were spoiled and arrogant, and that their fame in the martial arts world would be detrimental to the royal family's reputation.