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The capital city was already right in front of him.

Unlike the peace and quiet of the West Lake, the capital, which was the most prosperous place, was bustling with activity. People came and went, and it was bustling with activity.

Mu Qing Han closed the curtain and looked down silently, her eyes filled with a sense of loneliness.

He had asked his father about the prosperity of the capital more than once, and his father had told him with a smile more than once that he would bring him to have a look when he had the chance.

Perhaps his initial curiosity towards this place was only because this place would be the place where he would live for the rest of his life.

And now, he had finally come here in such a manner.

Goodbye, everything. Inhale deeply and gently exhale.

"Mo'er!"

The horse carriage stopped right before the gate was opened.

Lifting up a corner of the curtain, he looked outside and saw that the scene was even more bustling and bustling than he had imagined.

Zhao Qingyan suddenly pulled the horse and jumped off, "Uncle Thirteen."

Prince Huan stepped forward to support Zhao Qingyan, who had almost fell down from the horse. He sized him up and heaved a sigh of relief. "Are you alright?"

Zhao Qingyan smiled apologetically. "I was a little too happy and forgot that the saddle is taller than it used to be. Fortunately, Thirteenth Uncle helped me up. How can I be so weak and haven't fallen yet? Where's the problem? "

"No, I'm not talking about that, you …" Duke Huan hesitated for a moment, then shook his head. "Forget it, let's go back first."

Zhao Qingyan was stunned and then understood. "Thirteenth Uncle, you know about it already?"

Duke Huai nodded his head, "Seeing that you still haven't returned after so long, I sent someone to deliver a letter along the way. "I'm afraid that if something really did happen and you want to hide it from me, I'll just deliver it directly to Han Yan and teach him how to report the truth. Otherwise, I will definitely punish him for lying."

Zhao Qingyan couldn't help but laugh. "Thirteenth Uncle, you …"

"Thirteenth Brother, why are you here?"

Zhao Qingyan turned around and saw the Qi King approaching on his horse. She quickly bowed, "Father."

Duke Huan bowed as well, and said with a smile, "I heard that something happened over there and I couldn't stop worrying. I heard that someone in the mansion said that Fourth Brother was about to return after sending the letter, so I came here to wait."

The Qi King was surprised, "How long have you been waiting?"

Duke Huan gave a dry cough and said half-heartedly, "It wasn't long."

Zhao Qingyan felt somewhat guilty, "After I left for so long and brought so many imperial bodyguards with me, Thirteenth Uncle has already been busy with matters of the Privy Council. He even came to specifically wait for me."

Duke Huan shrugged his shoulders, "Actually, I'm not that busy. I'm already busy with amnesty matters, so I'm the most free. Besides, I can only be at ease when I see you safe and sound. "

"Hai, yes. Look at how Uncle Wang treats you as a treasure. Then, you looked at me. After standing at the side for a long while, you didn't even look at me. " Zhao Baiyi sighed at the side. He looked depressed.

Prince Huan looked at him and began to laugh. "I didn't notice you, and I was wondering why you weren't here."

Zhao Baiyi shrugged at his cousin and made a "you think so" gesture. He snappily replied, "Uncle Wang's last sentence was quite unnecessary, but it's fine if you don't want to say it." Not only did I stand there for a long time, I also bowed. You can't see me, you can't hear me. "Ai, ai, ai, I've never seen Uncle Wang show any concern for me."

Duke Huan couldn't help but roll his eyes as well. "You're already a bunch of years old. Why should I care about you?"

Zhao Baiyi rubbed his nose. "How am I only a handful of years old?"

Prince Huan raised his eyebrows. "Counting the time, you were here more than three months ago. Do you need me to be concerned about you?"

Zhao Baiyi bitterly said, "You can't say that. I have called you 'Uncle Wang' for so long. How heartless would it be if you were to calculate the debt?"

Zhao Qingyan smiled as he tried to smooth things over, "It's all thanks to Second Brother's help this time. Otherwise, I wouldn't know how to deal with those troublesome matters. Second brother and I will pay our respects to the elders and forget about today. "I'll have Hao go to the Inn Maple Pavilion and find a room. Tomorrow, I'll have Thirteenth Uncle express his' concern 'for second brother. How about that?"

"Who's treating?" Zhao Baiyi asked.

Zhao Qingyan said, "I've kept Thirteenth Uncle and Second Brother busy for so long. Naturally, I'm here to apologize."

Prince Huan smiled and said, "I've come to express my concern. How can I possibly allow you to treat me?"

However, Zhao Baiyi sighed with emotion, "The meal from the restaurant is too expensive, I'm afraid it'll cost a few dozen taels of silver." "It seems like Fourth Uncle is going to spend his money."

"He'll spend his own, I won't give it to him," the Qi King replied decisively.

Duke Huan laughed out loud, "Why are you so decisive, Fourth Brother?"

The Qi King snorted, "He has his territory and his salary in the Privy Council, so why should he not be able to afford a meal? I won't specially give him a few dozen silver coins. "

Zhao Baiyi muttered to himself, "It's fine if it's a feudal fiefdom, but how could a little salary be enough?" Seeing Qi Wang glance at him, he quickly said, "That's right, Seventh Brother's feudal fiefdom may not be that fertile, but I guess we should still have the money for a meal."

Duke Huan took the opportunity while the Qi King was glaring at Zhao Baiyi to get close to Zhao Qingyan's ear, and asked softly: What's wrong with Fourth Brother? In the future, will you have to pay for your own expenses? "

The Qi King's ears pricked up as he glared back, "What are you whispering about me for?"

Prince Huan's expression immediately changed, "I said Fourth Brother did the right thing. Mo'er is also a prince, it's time for him to use his own salary."

Zhao Qingyan laughed softly, "Father is blaming me for acting on my own. I did something without telling him. I already have quite a bit of savings in my hands, if it really is lacking, I'll go and tell Mother that Royal Father will deduct my expenses, and then it'll be settled. "

The Qi King was speechless.

Duke Huan and Zhao Baiyi held in their laughter for a moment.

Zhao Qingyan smiled and said: "Second Brother has been gone for a long time. Ninth Uncle must be very worried. We should go see Ninth Uncle earlier. It won't be too late to chat tomorrow."

Zhao Baiyi said, "I really don't feel anything if you don't tell me. After teaching you that, I actually miss my father a bit."

Seeing that they had withdrawn their smiles and were about to leave, the Qi King said, "Thirteenth Brother, if you have the time, follow them. I'll make a trip back to the manor first."

Duke Huan was slightly startled, but he did not ask any further, "Fourth Brother, you can go whenever you want. I'll just follow them into the palace."

Qi Wang nodded and turned his gaze to Zhao Qingyan, "After walking for a few months, since you've returned, please accompany your uncle for a bit longer. There's no need to rush back."

Zhao Qingyan understood the meaning behind his father's words. He bowed and accepted the order, "Yes. Don't worry, Father. I understand."

"Then go." The Qi King shook the reins and moved to the other side. The long queue left with the Qi King.

Zhao Qingyan called Shaoyan to his side, then smiled at Ran Hao who was hesitating to stay. "You should go back as well. I need to stay in the palace for a few hours. You can come and wait for me at the entrance later."

Ran Hao pursed his lips and only said "Yes", turned his horse around and quickly left in the direction of the Qi King Manor.

"Mo'er." Prince Huan waited for him to turn around before he asked, "Mu Qinghan …" "You're back?"

Zhao Qingyan gently caressed his smooth forehead and faintly lowered his eyes. "The Mansion of the Marquis of the Trojan Horse is gone. If she doesn't come back with me, where can she go?"

King Huan sighed lightly and held back more questions. "Alright, Ninth Brother is probably in the palace by now and has saved some effort."

In order to break this oppressive atmosphere, Zhao Baiyi muttered to himself in a low voice, "I feel like it's been a long time since I've come back, and I've already forgotten what Su'er looks like."

Zhao Qingyan smiled and looked at him, "If Second Sister-in-Law heard this, I'm afraid Second Brother will feel good."

Zhao Baiyi patted his shoulder. "It's alright. I believe Seventh Brother won't leak it out."

"Then you don't believe me?" Prince Huan deliberately dragged out his words. "Alright, I guarantee that everyone in the Residence of Duke Huai will know that their heir has gone to the West Lake to enjoy himself before sunset today. He even forgot all about his son's appearance."

Zhao Baiyi was stunned for a moment and then furiously exclaimed, "How unkind!"

Zhao Qingyan said with a smile, "I can testify for Thirteenth Uncle."

Ah!" Heartless, you are too heartless! " Amidst Zhao Baiyi's exaggerated grumbling, the three of them forgot about their unhappiness on this trip, and quietly washed away their sadness.

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"Why didn't Mo'er come back with us?"

Just as the Qi King dismounted and took half a step into the gate, he saw the Qi Wangfei running towards him from a nearby tree, anxiously looking for the man in the green robe and green horse, finally landing beside Ran Hao. The man was empty, his face slowly losing its color.

The Qi King reached out to support her, "Mo'er is fine, he will go to the palace to pay his respects. He will be back later."

Princess Qi asked, "Why didn't you go with us?"

The Qi King let out a sigh because she had become rude again, then he said, "Qing Han came back with us, is it reasonable for me to leave the guests alone?"

"Qing Han?" Princess Qi was startled, but she still wanted to walk past him.

The Qi King raised his arm to stop her, and said in a low voice, "Tell me first, did you hear something?"

Qi Wangfei's beautiful eyes showed slight displeasure, "How can I not worry about my son being late? Are you trying to hide this from me until you return? "

The Qi King sighed, "Forget it, let's talk about it after we're done with it." Qing Han was hurt, and she ran all the way back. Don't scare her. "

Princess Qi also sighed lightly, "I was too hasty and disrespectful. Your highness didn't think I was that scary, could I have scared Qing Han? As both of you are women, you should at least understand a bit more than you do. "

The Qi King stepped aside and said, "Madam, please."

Pei'er had already helped Mu Qinghan down. In order not to give the Qi King Manor any bad luck, Mu Qinghan changed out of her linen clothes and chose a light colored set of clothes. She wore a wooden hairpin in her hair. Although half of her face was covered, the gentleness and gentleness of her movements, and the lack of makeup on her face were enough to captivate people.

His clean appearance, every gesture he made, every action he made, and every action he made, made him appear respectful and decent. There wasn't a single trace of bashfulness or formality in his actions.

"Han'er greets the prince and his wife, and the prince and his wife are well." Separated by three steps, the snow-like snow lotus blossomed, noiselessly, and the ground was covered in colors. Her soft and clear voice was as spotless as her temperament. It was as light as the clouds and the wind.

"Get up."

Only when the Qi King spoke did Mu Qinghan straighten her body. As soon as she stood up, before she could even raise her gaze, she was surrounded by a warm embrace. She could not help but be stunned.

"This will be your home from now on. No one will bully you anymore."

It was just a simple sentence, but Mu Qing Han almost felt tears welling up in her eyes. There were no traces of her mother in her memories. Because of her father's special identity, although she didn't often travel in the martial arts world, she didn't pay much attention to common etiquette. When he was young, his father and some uncles would often carry him in their arms. When he climbed trees and played with him, he would always fall down and catch up with Bai Zhen and Wen Lun. Recently, whether it was intentional or not, the man's embrace could be clearly felt.

But there had never been a woman who had held her in her arms except to laugh with a maid. Unlike that cold and hard embrace, she felt a kind of gentleness, a kind of warmth, a kind of … It was a feeling he had never experienced before.

Actually, there was no lack of gentle men among the men. He had really never seen such gentleness and gentleness in a woman before.

Mu Qing Han didn't dare move, fearing that even the slightest movement would break her happiness.

After an unknown period of time, Mu Qing Han started to shed tears. She called out softly, "Mother …"

Upon hearing her voice, Princess Qi let go of her hand. Her eyes were filled with amazement as she stared at her.

Mu Qing Han knew she had misspoken, so she quickly kneeled down and whispered, "I am sorry, but please forgive me." Her fair cheeks were slightly flushed. After passing through the door, she called out to him in such a natural manner. However, now that she said it so easily, it made people feel that she was overestimating herself. He was extremely anxious, and the tears that were in his eyes just now also fell.

"Why are you crying, child? Stop crying and get up first. " The smile on Qi Wangfei's face was a little pampered, and she said helplessly, "If you were to marry Mo'er, it would only be a few days ago that you would call me 'Mother'. If you think Mo'er has a bad temper and you have someone you like in your heart, you can be my adopted daughter. You are alone now, and I have always wanted a daughter. If you are willing, I will let you call me that whenever you want. "

Mu Qinghan raised her head in a daze as she choked with emotions.

Qi Wangfei stretched out her hand and pulled her up, "Don't worry, I won't let you suffer any grievances in the future no matter what. The Qi King Manor is your home. "

Mu Qinghan said softly, "Many thanks, wangfei. I'm afraid Qinghan will not be able to repay you."

Princess Qi smiled and asked, "What's the reward?" As long as you come and talk to me more, that's enough. Otherwise, with such a big place like the Qi King's Manor, no one would speak a word every day. "

Mu Qing Han lowered her head, "Qing Han will remember this."

Qi Wangfei said: "The father and son duo do not return everyday, and do not care about anything else even if they stay in the mansion. The other was to sit by the lake and be lost in thought every day, not caring about big things or small things. From now on, if you lack anything, you can let your servant directly take it out.

Mu Qinghan smiled faintly. "The prince and the crown prince treat her extremely well. She will not suffer any grievances."

Qi Wangfei sighed, "Mo'er is also someone who makes people worry. If you really marry him, that would be the greatest grievance you'll suffer."

The Qi King remained silent.

Mu Qinghan lowered her eyes. "The Crown Prince does not abandon her. Qing Han is already feeling very fortunate, but she felt a little wronged."

Qi Wangfei's eyes were filled with pain, "You child, ah, it's true."