Lang Xuan looked at Linlin, puzzled.
Why must Yanran stay?
She could sense that Yuwen Duo was very serious when he said this.
What happened?
It felt like she was always by his side, yet also like she wasn't...
She looked over with her watery eyes, clearly puzzled, but obediently didn't ask, her eyes filled with question marks.
Linlin instructed her, "Don't tell Yanran about this, and don't tell anyone else either."
Lang Xuan nodded vigorously.
She will definitely keep it a secret!
Even with a knife to their throat, they wouldn't say a word!
She's slow-witted, but she's obedient!
"Look at the Crown Princess's dog..." Linlin seemed to sigh softly, her expression grave, "It was much better before."
Lang Xuan nodded.
yes.
The Dog Meat had been acting very lively before, but it fell seriously ill after arriving in Liaodong.
Later, I don't know if it healed itself or if the Daoist priest really had supernatural abilities, but now it seems much better.
But most of the time, he was still in Ren Yingying's arms, not as lively and active as before, and always seemed less energetic.
Given the age of the Dog Meat, it shouldn't be that serious.
"That Daoist priest also said," Linlin's voice was very soft, "That the four treasures we're trying to collect are for suppressing souls."
Lang Xuan was frightened by the words "soul suppressing".
Is it someone targeting her soul from both of her past lives?
Linlin saw her deathly pale face and belatedly realized that this would frighten her, after all, she...
The Daoist priest said that Dog Meat contained spirits from another world, and that it was unable to withstand the magical power of these four treasures, which was why it fell ill.
The Daoist priest also said that Ren Yingying was safe and sound because she was carrying a baby.
That child protected her.
However, if Tang Zhuyun from the capital were also there, she probably wouldn't have been so lucky.
That's right, the Daoist priest who looked like a beggar pointed out directly that the two people and the dog were souls from another world.
Lang Xuan took a while to react, then whispered, "Your Highness, I don't understand. Since it's a soul-suppressing artifact, why would putting all four treasures together cause illness?"
Shouldn't their spirit be immortalized?
Just as she had hoped.
She hoped that she could stay in the present forever and be a loving and trusting couple with Yuwen Duo.
"I don't understand either," Linlin replied truthfully.
Lang Xuan subconsciously replied, "How could there be anything you wouldn't understand?"
Linlin was both amused and exasperated. "I'm not a god."
Besides, even gods have their own specialties.
For example, the Thunder God cannot do the Dragon King's job of making rain, and vice versa.
The Daoist priest only said it was related to four treasures, and that if one wanted... lasting peace, one must find all four treasures, have him perform a ritual, and bury the four treasures deep on the summit of Mount Tai.
Without his mother, his father would go mad, and so would he.
There is no peace in this world.
Therefore, the promise of lasting peace is not an empty phrase.
The Daoist priest said that if the fourth treasure could not be found soon, his time would come...
Tang Zhuyun's time was only ten years.
When she came, Linlin was five years old, and now, Linlin is fourteen.
If we can't find it in the remaining year, I'm afraid...
Linlin dared not take the risk.
It's better to believe it exists than to believe it doesn't.
Therefore, finding the fourth thing is very important.
Legend has it that when the four treasures are complete, a wise ruler will emerge.
"Is it related to Yanran?" Lang Xuan asked tentatively after her initial shock.
Linlin nodded. "At least that's what the Daoist priest said."
"Then I understand." Lang Xuan nodded. "Then, Your Highness, let's go back early and help find the things together."
"Hmm." Linlin gave a bitter smile, a rare look of melancholy on her face. "Fate is such an elusive thing."
The Daoist priest only said that he would wait for the right time, but refused to reveal any further details.
Find the fourth treasure, then send all four treasures together to the summit of Mount Tai.
Even if the Daoist priest's words are false, even if they are meaningless, this matter must be done to put one's mind at ease.
Disrespect for ghosts and spirits is only because it doesn't involve one's loved ones.
Otherwise, it's better to believe it exists than not to believe it doesn't.
Because of love, we can't afford to gamble.
"I understand." Lang Xuan nodded vigorously again.
"What do you know?" Linlin was amused by her serious and earnest expression.
"If it were for the sake of the Prince, I would do the same," Lang Xuan said solemnly.
"Fool."
"Your Highness, let's go back as soon as possible."
Lang Xuan felt guilty that they were sightseeing while such an urgent matter was taking place.
Linlin replied, "If we knew where the item was, we would naturally go looking for it without delay. But opportunities... are hard to predict."
They've already suspected the locations, including the former residence of the princess and her tomb, and Linlin has sent people to investigate.
"There won't be any news so soon... we'll have to wait a while," Linlin said. "Although I'm anxious, I can't panic, and I don't want to... let you down."
Marriage is a major event. Even if the two cannot consummate their marriage and cannot become husband and wife in the true sense of the word, he still hopes to leave her with beautiful memories.
And so this "honeymoon" trip came about.
Life is long, but truly memorable moments are few and far between.
I hope their time together will have a memorable beginning.
Lang Xuan lowered her head.
Linlin chuckled and teased her, "Little Tears, are you being naughty again?"
"I didn't cry," Lang Xuan denied, "I was just a little scared."
What are you afraid of?
I fear I am not worthy of enjoying it.
"Silly girl." Linlin ruffled her hair. "If you have nothing to say to Mother, then I'll have someone send the letter."
"Etc--"
Lang Xuan thought for a moment, then walked to the table and solemnly added some words.
Your Majesty, I will take good care of the Prince. Please take good care of yourself and recover soon.
They are a family, all loving the same man, and all cherished by him.
Linlin smiled contentedly.
Meanwhile, in the capital city, at Palace of Eternal Peace.
"Hurry up, hurry up!" Tang Zhuyun urged impatiently.
Emperor Wen's hand trembled.
Tang Zhuyun said with obvious disdain, "I don't need you anymore, send someone else."
The palace maids and eunuchs outside were struggling to suppress their laughter.
Xiu'er sat on the porch, her belly protruding, watching a group of children playing in the courtyard, calmly fanning herself.
Why is it getting hot so early today?
What's going on inside?
Sigh, let's just keep messing around.
An old married couple, always looking for things to do, just wanting some fun.
Tang Zhuyun rolled her eyes a ton.
She needed to change the dressing on her injured arm, and Xiu'er could do that in a matter of minutes.
But Emperor Wen insisted on volunteering, and then, as if he had suffered from Parkinson's disease for eighteen years, his hands began to tremble.
Brother, why are you shaking?!
Tang Zhuyun's teeth ached from looking at it.
"Hurry up, it doesn't hurt anymore!" She finally couldn't take it anymore.
Emperor Wen glared at her.
He could probably bandage himself faster; but this injury is on her, isn't it? He can't bear to hurt her.
Finally, he managed to change Tang Zhuyun's dressing with great difficulty.
"Your Majesty," Xiu'er called from the doorway, "Huaishang."
Tang Zhuyun was ordered to investigate the assassination attempt on Huaishang.