Xuan Yi's heart is chaotic and complex. He originally wanted to go directly to the capital city to look for Yun Yan to come down, but thinking of his promise to Yuyao, he first went to the Lotus County.
After several days of travel, he finally arrived in Lotus County.
Xuan Ji thought that at this moment, she might be busy in the shop, so he went straight to Yao Hua Lane.
The signboard of Yao Hua Lane is particularly eye-catching on the street, with continuous streams of female customers coming and going, indicating the prosperity of the business.
He didn't want to go in at that time, so he waited outside the door for a while until the shop had fewer customers. Only then did he go in.
Liu Yun was so busy that her feet didn't touch the ground. Just as she found a moment to take a break and was about to pour herself a glass of water, she turned around and saw a very handsome monk walk in.
She couldn't help but mutter to herself: "What business does this monk have coming here? Is he trying to collect alms?"
Although she thought so, she still smiled and approached, smiling and asking, "Master, what do you need help with?"
Xuan Ji saw her hesitate slightly, her gaze sweeping around the shop, but she didn't see Yu Yao's figure.
Although she was puzzled, she also turned her gaze back.
He clasped his hands together and politely inquired, "Amitabha Buddha, I would like to ask if Mr. Yu Yao is here?"
Liu Yun hesitated for a moment, realizing that he was looking for the madam. She smiled and said, "Madam hasn't come today. I am her newly appointed manager. If you have an urgent matter, I can send someone to guide you to the madam's house."
Xuan Ji understood what was in his heart, and thanked him politely, "Thank you for your help. I can go by myself."
After speaking, he turned around and left Yao Hua Lane.
Liu Yun watched the back of Xuan Ji as he left, and she didn't put much thought into it. She took a sip of water, rested for a moment, and then got busy again.
Xuan Ji appeared quickly in front of the courtyard of Bai Chuan Academy.
He gently knocked on the door.
It was Zhou Ba who opened the door, and upon seeing Master Xuan Ji, his face lit up with joy, "Master has returned! The madam is at home. Please come in quickly."
Xuan Ji nodded slightly and followed Zhou Ba into the courtyard.
Yu Yao was inside the room, playing with An An and You You. The two children were already five months old and were learning to sit.
An An was a bit lazy, not willing to move even when lying down, while You You learned quickly, sitting up rather quickly, though he wasn't very steady and soon fell over.
This little guy has a stubborn character and the spirit of not giving up. As soon as he fell over, he immediately stuck his little buttocks and tried to crawl up again.
Yu Yao was laughing heartily, she poked An An with her hand, "You're not as lazy as that either. Look at your sister. She can already sit. You're still lying there?”
An An seemed to understand her mother's words, glancing at her with round eyes before lazily flipping over. She hunched her little buttocks a few times, and surprisingly, it didn't take much effort for her to sit up quickly.
sitting more steadily than You You, Yu Yao was surprised to see it.
It turned out that the boy wasn't incapable of sitting but just too lazy to move.
Annoyed, she gently poked him with her hand, and "thump," the little rascal fell flat on his back without any surprise.
This is on the bed, with thick and soft pillows underneath. Yu Yao isn't afraid of her falling.
An An looked at her mother with a look of grievance, not understanding why her mother was bullying him, kicking the bed twice, rolling over and playing with his fingers.
Xuan Ji walked in and saw this scene, his lips slightly curved with a faint smile, "Madam Yu, how come you're bullying your own son today?"
Upon hearing the sound, Yu Yao's heart was overjoyed. She turned around and saw Xuan Ji step into the house. Although he was covered in dust, he was still incredibly handsome, his appearance unparalleled, elegant and noble.
She stood up and smiled to greet him, her eyes flickering with tenderness, pretending to be angry and giving him a glare, "You still know how to come back. I thought you forgot us mother and daughter three?"
Xuan Ji smiled lightly and walked forward, taking her hand naturally, "How could I forget you? I promised you that no matter whether or not I find the answer, I would come back to tell you."
He didn't refer to himself as a poor monk and addressed me naturally, these changes were so subtle that he didn't even notice them himself.
He spoke it out naturally.
Yu Yao felt the warmth from his palm, this was still the first time he had come close to her since that night at Zhou's estate. All of her resentment disappeared at once.
There was no resentment in the first place. It was just that she hadn't seen him for a while, missing him a little.
Now her heart was filled only with joy.
She pulled Xuan Ji to sit by her side on the bed and looked at him, "How did the abbot say? Did you find an answer?"
Xuan Ji held An An in his arms, playing with his son's hands gently, shaking his head slightly, "The master also doesn't know the whereabouts of Yun Yan. He only told me that he found me at the gate of the mountain, wrapped in a quilt with a dragon pattern jade pendant."
Upon finishing, he took out the jade pendant wrapped in yellow silk from his bosom, "This is the jade pendant."
Yu Yao took the jade pendant and examined it carefully, the golden dragon on the pendant was lifelike as if it could burst out from within. "The quality and carving of this jade pendant are extraordinary. It seems that you really are a son of an Empress."
She looked up at Xuan Ji, "What are you going to do?"
As she spoke, she handed the jade pendant back to Xuan Ji.
Xuan Ji reached out and took the jade pendant, carefully storing it away. He didn't try to conceal his intention, "I want to go to the capital city to find out about Yun Yan's whereabouts. She may be able to tell me more secrets about my past."
His eyes dimmed slightly, and he added, "Also, I want to avenge the injustice done to Min Guifei."
It is also to seek justice for myself.
Yu Yao knew that things would turn out like this, but Xuan Ji thinking so was understandable. It is human nature.
"Are you really determined to go to the capital?"
She asked in a low voice, her eyes filled with worry.
Xuan Ji held An An for a while before gently putting him down, then went to pick up You You and nodded slightly, "I have to go."
She sighed and knew that his decision would not be easily changed. After a moment of silence, she said, "I'll go with you then. It will be nice to have someone to keep an eye on us on the way."
If the Empress finds out that Xuan Ji is the son of Min Guifei and that he is still alive, she would definitely take action in secret to eliminate the root of the problem.
Also, there is Mo Zhe. Oh, this time he is called Du Gulai Ye. How will he face his sudden appearance brother?
How can she feel at ease without going to see it?
Xuan Ji looked at her with a soft gaze, "This journey is fraught with danger, and I can't afford to be distracted by taking care of you. You should stay in Lotus County to look after An An and You You. If I survive, I will definitely come back to find you."
Looking at his determined gaze, Yu Yao knew that there was no point in insisting. She nodded lightly, "Be careful yourself."
As the night sky lowers, the starry sky of Lotus County is as beautiful as a painting, with the Milky Way stretching across the sky and moonlight flowing like water over the quiet courtyard.
Inside the house, the candlelight flickered.
Yu Yao, while putting An An and You You to sleep, asked the system: "Tong Tong, do you have any information about Yun Yan's whereabouts?"
"Wait a moment, I'll see."
The system heard what she said and didn't hesitate to help with this small task.
A moment later.
The system said, "Found it. Yun Yan married her childhood sweetheart and lives in Linjia Village, not far from the capital. They have three sons and two daughters. Although their life is not wealthy, it's also not bad, and they are easy to find."
The system hesitated for a moment before adding, "Yun Yan's husband's surname is Lin, and his name is Lin Yongyou."
Yu Yao heard this and had a good idea in her mind.
After making sure that the two little ones were asleep and gently placing them in their cradles, covering them with small blankets, she then went to Xuan Ji's room.
Xuan Ji stood by the window, frantically rubbing a jade pendant with a dragon pattern in his hand, looking very thoughtful.
The bright moonlight spilled through the open window and illuminated his face, making him look extraordinary in grace and handsome as a fairy.
She smiled slightly, walked over gently, and then suddenly embraced him from behind.
Xuan Ji's expression froze, his face faintly reddened, but he didn't push her away.
He turned around and looked at her eyes that were as gentle as water, the embarrassment gradually faded, leaving only tenderness in his eyes.
"Yao'er, why did you come?"
As the relationship between the two people became closer, the way they addressed each other also became more familiar. No longer were they calling each other "Buddha" or "Master," but using more intimate terms.
This is also the reason why Yu Yao dared to suddenly embrace him from behind.
She smiled softly, "The children are asleep, so I came to see you."
She pulled him over to sit by her side on the bed, "Beijing is so big, and Yun Yan has already disappeared without a trace. Where are you going to look for her?"
Xuan Ji's expression was perplexed, "I'm not sure either. I plan to first go to the palace and see some of the old palace people. They may know something."
Yu Yao already knew where Yun Yan was, but she did not want to say it directly, so she hinted cryptically, "I heard that Yun Yan's childhood sweetheart has the surname Lin and his name is Lin Yongyou. After all these years, Yun Yan must have married him by now. Perhaps they are living in seclusion near the capital."
Xuan Ji thought for a moment and felt that it made sense. Yun Yan had sent herself to the Wanfosan Temple to be with that man, clearly she liked him very much.
Years have passed, and the two must have gotten married long ago. Perhaps they have a large family now.
"All right, I'll ask around in the vicinity of the capital when I get there."
Xuan Ji nodded slightly.
Yu Yao leaned against his chest, her hands around his waist, and said with reluctance, "Xuan Ji, wherever you are, remember that this is always your home."
Xuan Ji thought about this separation and not knowing when he would return, feeling reluctant as well. Following his heart, he couldn't help but reach out to hold her, speaking softly, "All right."
The candlelight inside the room swayed, reflecting a room full of tenderness.
