Volume 2: The Phoenix Descends, the Swan Goose is Shocked; Chapter 38: A Family Reunion

  "We've arrived at the Emperor's Teacher's Residence!"

  With a delicate white hand, she lifted the dark golden curtain.

  Right after that, Ruan Qincheng's exceptionally beautiful face appeared before everyone. With a light leap, she landed elegantly on the ground. Her pink and blue sleeves fluttered high into the air. Ting Xue and Ting Yu followed closely behind, their movements swift and nimble. As they watched them move, Yun Qianye's eyes flickered slightly, flashing with a hint of sharpness.

  These two little maidservants are indeed keeping a low profile!

  They actually have a strong foundation in martial arts, although not as good as Mo Jian, but not inferior to ordinary Iron Blood Knights. They are clearly two ordinary maids, yet they have such skills.

  Ruan Qincheng had just gotten off his horse carriage when he saw that the Emperor's residence was surrounded by a large number of soldiers.

  "General Mei, what's going on?"

  The extremely cold and stern face of War King Yun Qianye had a faint hint of murderous aura floating on it. His sharp gaze, like the edge of a knife, swept across everyone, causing them all to tremble slightly.

  "The final general is ordered by His Majesty to protect the Emperor's teacher! No one is allowed to enter or leave the Emperor's teacher's mansion!"

  General Mei Minghui's upright and unyielding national character face, a pair of bright and spirited eyes, shining with loyal light.

  "Hah? Protection? This is imprisonment! Which daughter's return home has the manor surrounded by heavy troops?"

  Ruan Qincheng's long sleeves fluttered, and she gave a cold smile. Her lotus steps were gentle, and her eyes, like crystal clear ice, swept over the crowd with a hint of chilliness. The people shuddered again, what an intimidating aura!

  "The king is here, General Mei, aren't you doubting that I can protect the emperor with my abilities?"

  War King Yun Qianye felt her anger and his own anger surged up. The emperor was really too much!

  "I dare not!"

  General Mei Minghui said with a sincere and fearful tone, filled with reverence for the man in front of him.

  "If you don't dare, then withdraw your troops!"

  The tone of War King Yun Qianye's voice carried a hint of warning and command, overbearing and unstoppable.

  "Obey the King's order!"

  General Mei Minghui respectfully saluted and dismissed his soldiers, leaving the War King's mansion. The original imperial edict was to have him stationed here until the day the War King's consort returned home. It was just that because the War King's consort had not yet returned, they could only continue to be stationed here.

  "Dust!"

  Just as the heavy troops had withdrawn, a figure emerged from the Emperor's mansion, running out with a look of surprise and delight at Ruan Qinchun. Eyes full of kindness and concern, like a warm ray of sunshine, melted into her heart.

  "Mother!"

  Ruan Qincheng's nose slightly stung, the title she thought would be hard to call out, was surprisingly spoken so naturally. Those eyes full of sincerity made her feel as if she saw her late parents again. This warm feeling made her unwilling to let go.

  "Dust, you're back! Your mother was worried to death!"

  Her eyes, which had been filled with extreme joy and tears, were fixed on her. She stretched out her hand to tightly grasp hers, trembling slightly. How afraid she was that she would never see her daughter again after sending her to the War King's mansion, not having a peaceful night's sleep since then. Always worrying whether her daughter was being bullied, wronged, ill or still alive?

  Ruan Qincheng smiled and nodded, her eyes deeply sizing up the woman in front of her, her mother in this life. She looked very beautiful, very pure, like a pool of spring water, crystal clear and unparalleled, with blue eye waves that made it impossible for people to look away. Her skin was as white as snow, with a subtle sheen, and her eyebrows were painted with a delicate star-like shape, her eyes flowing with charm.

  She looks very young, and in memory, she seems to have never changed her appearance, forever with that look. A head of sky-blue hair that reaches her knees, fluttering in the wind with an enchanting halo, looking extremely holy and noble. A yellow cheongsam dress, as if the moonlight is layered with colorful splendor.

  It's hard to imagine that she is Ruan Qincheng's biological mother. Even Yun Qiye was taken aback and stared wide-eyed when he heard her call out "mother".

  "Madam!"

  "Madam!"

  Listening to the snow and listening to the rain, they saw Shui Mian Yue, and exclaimed with joy.

  "Good kids, you're back too!"

  Her lips were as tender as the petals of a flower, and her smile was as sweet as a gentle breeze. The smile on her face was filled with an innocent charm that left Ruan Qincen in awe of his mother's beauty.

  "Ah Yue, isn't Dust coming back all right? Why are you crying again?"

  A gentle and elegant voice, with undisguised pampering, rang out. Emperor Shi Ruan Qingwen looked helplessly at his delicate wife, who was as lovely as a pear blossom in the rain, and let out a soft sigh.

  Ruan Qincheng followed the sound and looked over, only to see a man wearing a dark plum blossom long gown, with a golden silk cord pendant hanging from his waist. He was a handsome man with a clear and elegant appearance, like a jade tree in the wind. His black hair cascaded down like a waterfall, and his face was as white as jade. Only after she had taken a good look at him did she suddenly realize that her own looks were actually inherited from her beautiful father!

  Although their appearance was in her memory, it wasn't very clear. Now that she had seen them, their images gradually took shape in her mind.

  "Dust, welcome home!"

  Ruan Qingyan comforted his delicate wife, Jun Yan had a bright smile on her face. Her eyes were warm as she looked at Ruan Qindeng, and said in a loving tone.

  "Dad!"

  Ruan Qincheng gazed at her parents' loving eyes, listening to their doting tone without any reserve, and a wave of emotions rose in her heart. It had been a long time since she felt such warmth, ever since her parents died tragically and her brother went missing, she had been searching alone in the dark and cold. Alongside her companions who shared weal and woe, through life and death, yearning for the elusive light.

  "Long live Your Majesty, the King of War!"

  Ruan Qingyu gently stroked Ruan Qindeng's head, turned around and looked at Yun Qiuye, saying in a gentle tone. His whole body exuded an aura of bookish elegance, making people feel very comfortable.

  "No need for excessive courtesy, Emperor's Teacher! I still have pressing matters at hand. Today, I'll send you off up to here; the queen can rest for a few days in this place."

  The War King Yun Qianye looked at their harmonious appearance, and his heart felt increasingly desolate. The imperial family was ruthless, even among close brothers, they were openly competing and secretly fighting, wishing the other party would die without a place to bury them. What kind of so-called affection existed in the imperial family?

  Since the emperor has already made his move, it's impossible for things to be so simple. He must make preparations as soon as possible in case of unexpected events!

  "Your Highness, slow down and don't see me off!"

  Ruan Qinchun nodded and saw him leaving, with a million happy thoughts in her heart.

  "You want me to leave just like this?"

  Yun Qianye's gaze fell on Ruan Qindeng's smiling face, and he asked word by word, gritting his teeth.

  Digression

  Thank you for the diamond sent by Qīn Wǔ Méi again! Give a super big kiss!

  Thanks to cousin Cao Xiaoxi for sending flowers! o (∩_∩) o