Chapter Ten: Great Mourning Under Heaven

"Don't look like that. This really isn't much. You're only going back to your parents' homes for a while. A man has to go out and build his career again, while you return home to visit your families. Once his career is established, he'll go fetch you from your families' homes. He'll definitely bring you back home then! Because this is our home!" Zhong Shan tried to make himself sound as relaxed as possible.

"Mm!" The women were still deeply reluctant to part.

In fact, Zhong Shan had already foreseen this scene before Opening Heaven. He had prepared the women mentally back then, but now that it had become reality, they still found it difficult to accept.

"You must come!" Tian Ling'er said reluctantly.

"Do you still remember the Great Li Heavenly Dynasty? When the time comes, I'll definitely bring you home in grand style, just like last time!" Zhong Shan said firmly.

"Mm!" A smile immediately blossomed across Tian Ling'er's face.

"Give this to Nie Fanchen. There are words from me inside. Remember, deliver it to him personally. Don't entrust it to anyone else. It can only be given to him!" Zhong Shan took out a Jade Slip and solemnly handed it to Tian Ling'er.

"Mm!" Tian Ling'er carefully accepted it and nodded solemnly.

Looking at the four empresses, Zhong Shan once again said seriously, "Lastly, remember one final thing. No matter what unfavorable news you hear about me, don't believe it unless you see me in person. And even if you do see me in person, remember the code phrase I gave you. Only if the code phrase matches will it truly be me. Remember this, remember it well!"

The women all nodded repeatedly.

"Hao Meili, I will definitely fulfill what I told you earlier. Don't worry!" Zhong