novelraw Chapter 668: I’m Going to Daliang!
Chapter 668: I’m Going to Daliang!
Shengjing City.
The atmosphere here is very strange; the army has returned, yet the people show no reaction.
It’s not that they don’t want to express their anger and resentment, but they don’t dare.
The citizens living in Shengjing City, no matter how simple-minded, can sense that something is different.
The entire Imperial City is very unusual.
It’s as if a cloud of gloom hangs over the Capital City, suffocating its inhabitants.
No one knows how long this feeling will last, but it is exceedingly uncomfortable.
Silence is golden; at this time, keeping silent is the wisest choice.
Therefore, when the army returned, there were no cheers, nor were eggs thrown in anger; everything seemed so calm.
Long Yue rode a swift horse and arrived at Shengjing City three days ago; she immediately went to see Qi Yun.
She traveled through a secret path, so no one knew she had returned.
"Mother..."
Rui’er can already talk; Qi Yun treats him very well, exceptionally well, raising him plump and fair, healthy and bright, making the little one irresistibly cute and lovable at first sight.
Upon seeing Long Yue appear, he immediately rushed into her arms.
Holding a bundle of softness in her arms, Long Yue felt her heart melt; she reached out to stroke the back of the little one’s head, dotingly pulling him into her embrace.
"Rui’er, it’s your mother’s fault, it’s my fault for leaving you alone here..."
Long Yue pressed her cheek against Rui’er’s little face, feeling his warmth, a tear silently rolled down.
"Mother, don’t cry."
Rui’er reached out obediently and thoughtfully to wipe away the tears at the corner of Long Yue’s eyes.
Calculating virtual age, this child is already three, yet the time she has spent with him is so little.
Now, she has to leave again, to bring his father back.
This departure, who knows how long it will last.
Perhaps a year, two years, or even ten years, twenty years?
Who can say for sure?
By then, Rui’er might already be a handsome young man, or perhaps have a family and career.
Long Yue closed her eyes, only wishing time would pass slowly, that she could quickly reach A Mu and bring him out of that cursed cage, that prison!
"Are you back?"
Qi Yun looked at Long Yue, his expression somewhat complex, with a hint of anxiety.
The news that Li Qingmu was not dead, he didn’t tell her immediately, not knowing if this girl could guess it?
But probably not?
Long Yue spent some time with Rui’er, then put him down and bowed to Qi Yun: "Greetings, Supreme Emperor."
Qi Yun felt a bit saddened, still unwilling to call him "Father Emperor," huh?
"I heard you’re going to Daliang?"
"Yes!"
This Long Yue did not deny.
Qi Yun thought for a moment and said, "It’s dangerous over there; are you going alone? Shouldn’t you bring some capable help? Over at Yulong Pavilion..."
"Supreme Emperor, there’s no need for that; this time I’m going to help A Mu, but I can’t bring anyone, otherwise it will raise suspicion. It’s their territory in Daliang, spies are everywhere; where can I hide people?"
Qi Yun fell silent; Long Yue’s words made sense, even the strongest guards he sent would be discovered.
But to let her go alone? Isn’t that too dangerous?
He subtly glanced at Rui’er, the little one was straining his neck, looking pitifully at his mother.
Long Yue patted her son’s cheek and smiled softly: "Don’t worry, mother will be back soon, father doesn’t know where he ran off to, mother needs to find him and bring him back."
"Mm-hmm!"
Rui’er obediently nodded.
Long Yue reached out, embraced Rui’er again, then turned to Qi Yun and said, "However, I’m not going alone this time."
"Who with?"
"You’er! An orphan I took in before; that child has intuition, having him with me is enough."
"A child?"
"Yes, he’s only thirteen; outsiders won’t suspect anything!"
"A child indeed can lower guards; that’s good! But it’s hard on that child."
He looked at Rui’er feeling heartache; at such a young age, without his parents around, he can only be with Grandpa.
Even if it’s the most honorable grandpa in the world, there’s always something missing in life.
Rui’er’s situation would be envied by others, but Qi Yun still feels this child is owed.
This is true selfless sorrow!
He really loves this grandson.
"Supreme Emperor, I will stay here for a few more days to be with Rui’er."
"Alright."
Long Yue planned to stay with Rui’er for ten days before departing for Daliang.
She dared not stay longer, fearing the longer she stayed, the harder it would be to leave Rui’er.
These days, Long Yue also lived in Sanqing Palace, spending her days playing with Rui’er; occasionally she taught him some knowledge, but not much, considering Rui’er was still young.
But Long Yue noticed that Rui’er learned very quickly, just like his father; could this be a talent?
Seeing her son so outstanding, Long Yue smiled, her heart warmly full.
Good days always pass quickly, in the blink of an eye, ten days were gone.
Long Yue had to leave for Daliang.
Qi Yun personally escorted her and Rui’er to the secret passage entrance, frowning: "Aren’t you planning to say goodbye to them?"
Long Yue had many relatives and friends in Shengjing City; should she not inform them?
Long Yue smiled slightly and shook her head: "No, they all think I’m already dead, then let it be that I’m dead; saying goodbye may cause unexpected events, besides, without farewell, there will be a chance to reunite in the future; with farewell, perhaps it really is farewell."
Qi Yun sighed and said, "Alright, be careful on your journey."
Long Yue nodded, just about to turn and leave, when suddenly Rui’er, who had been so obedient these few days, shouted loudly: "Mother!"
He broke free from Qi Yun’s hand, rushing toward Long Yue.
"Mother, Mother!"
The little one with his little arms and legs could only hug onto Long Yue’s leg, looking up sadly, tearful.
Long Yue’s emotions instantly collapsed; she turned and hugged him tightly: "Rui’er, Rui’er!"
Tears welled up in her eyes, flowing out uncontrollably, streaming down like a flood.
"Mother, Mother..."
Rui’er cried out, each call of "Mother" felt like cutting into her flesh, making her agonizingly painful!
"Rui’er, I’m sorry... Mother is sorry... Be good, stay well with Grandpa, be good, Mother will come back, and bring your father along... Sob sob..."
Long Yue couldn’t help but cry, holding Rui’er as they wept together.
Mother and son cried for a long time, until Yama intervened, forcing Long Yue to let go of Rui’er, at the moment of release, Long Yue’s eyes were already red.
"Mother..."
"Rui’er!"
"Princess Consort, please!"
Yama bowed respectfully.
Long Yue looked at Yama, then at the secret passage behind her, gradually awakening from her grief.
Yes, she couldn’t hesitate any longer; she had to leave, to Daliang to bring A Mu back!
Temporary separation is just for the future when the family can reunite!
Long Yue took a deep breath, glanced one last time at teary Rui’er, then resolutely turned and left.
"Mother..."
Rui’er watched Long Yue disappear at the end of the passage, crying even louder.
"Good child, your mother will return, and they will return; you must study well to surprise your parents in the future, understand?"
Rui’er looked up, blinked stubbornly: "Uh-huh!"
Qi Yun looked at his obedient grandson, showing a gratified smile.
...
At the end of the secret passage, in a small forest, Long Yue carried a small bundle, beside her was You’er, behind her were Cao Yin and Cao Anxing seeing her off.
"Goodbye, Grandfather, Cousin Anxing!"
"Cousin, take care on your journey, don’t let bad people bully you, try to come back soon!"
Cao Anxing waved his hand.
"Ah—" You’er responded cooperatively.
Long Yue smiled without words, thinking honestly, the most considerable resemblance should be uncle and nephew, right? Look at Cao Xiao and Cao Anxing, both are jokers!
Long Yue felt warm inside, nodded gently.
Her family is in Dazhou; she will definitely return!