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The next morning, everyone began to pack their belongings in preparation for their return. However, before they could finish, news arrived that something significant had happened in the palace. The Empress Dowager's condition had not improved during this time; in fact, it had worsened. They sent someone to urge Mo Xiao Li to return quickly.
Originally, Mu Junqi was somewhat reluctant about re-entering the palace, but upon hearing this news, she naturally felt even more resistant. Mo Xiao Li looked at them and said, "You all go back first. I will handle things here and return immediately."
"Understood," the messenger replied respectfully before leaving.
Only then did Mo Xiao Li turn to Mu Junqi, his eyes filled with hurt. For a moment, he didn't know how to express himself. He understood Mu Junqi's reluctance but didn't know how to articulate it.
Seeing Mo Xiao Li like this, Mu Junqi smiled helplessly and took his hand, saying, "Perhaps it was a mistake from the beginning, but now everything has become a foregone conclusion. If you truly want me to return with you, will you still trust me in the future?"
"Of course. I was too foolish before and was deceived by those people. From now on, I will believe everything you say. Although we may encounter many challenges upon returning, I will definitely protect you and Han Zhe well."
Looking at Mo Xiao Li like this, Mu Junqi finally let down his guard and nodded, saying, "In that case, I will return with you." After saying that, he walked towards the carriage.
Mo Xiao Li immediately smiled and followed him into the carriage.
Before long, the news of Mo Xiao Li's return to the palace spread throughout the inner court. The Consorts naturally learned that he had brought back a woman, but no one knew who she was. According to custom, everyone gathered at Guang'an Gate to welcome the Emperor back to the palace. So when Mo Xiao Li and the others entered, they saw the beautifully dressed Harem Consorts waiting for him.
As Mu Junqi re-entered the palace, she felt a bit flustered and could only lower her head. Seeing this, Mo Xiao Li walked in front of her and held her hand tightly, then whispered in her ear, "Don't be afraid; I am here with you." With that, they walked inside together.
At that moment, the Consorts were already seething with anger. Because Mu Junqi had her head down, no one could see who she was. Not far away stood an Imperial Carriage. Ignoring the puzzled looks from everyone, Mo Xiao Li directly helped Mu Junqi into the Imperial Carriage. Consort Xi and Consort Qian watched the two leave, gripping their silk handkerchiefs tightly until they became misshapen.
After a while, they finally arrived at Tianming Palace. Stepping down from the carriage and looking at everything familiar around her made her feel as if many years had passed. The longing she had felt while in Nanyang to return was finally realized now; it felt somewhat surreal.
Looking at Mu Junqi staring intently at the palace gate, Mo Xiao Li also felt a bit incredulous. The person they once thought had left was now standing right in front of them. Unable to help herself, she stepped forward and embraced her. The palace maids and eunuchs passing by were startled, with several kneeling on the ground. After all, the deceased Empress suddenly appearing before them was enough to frighten anyone.
The two of them paid no mind to the feelings of those around them. He held her tightly and walked straight inside. Upon entering, they saw Ziyue and Huixin already waiting there. Seeing familiar faces again made Mu Junqi's eyes instantly turn red. Ziyue and Huixin had long heard that the Emperor was bringing back the Empress, but they never expected it would be the very Empress they once served, leaving them stunned and at a loss.
It was Mu Junqi who first regained her composure and walked over to embrace both of them, saying, “Ziyue, Huixin, I missed you so much.”
Only then did Ziyue and Huixin react, their eyes filled with tears as they reached out to gently touch the person before them, feeling her warmth. It was as if they finally understood. Ziyue spoke first, “Your Highness, how could this be...”
“It’s all a misunderstanding; I’m back now,” Mu Junqi said excitedly.
Huixin was already in tears, never having dreamed such a day would come. She kept looking at Mu Junqi, unsure how to speak, fearing that if she said something wrong, the person before her might disappear again.
At that moment, Mo Xiao Li approached. He understood well how close their bond was, which is why he had someone summon Ziyue and Huixin directly to Tianming Palace, wanting them to see each other as soon as possible.
The three of them embraced and cried for a while longer before Mo Xiao Li said, “You all shouldn’t cry anymore; there will be plenty of time to spend together in the future.”
Upon hearing this, Ziyue wiped away her tears and smiled, saying, “Yes, we can serve you from now on; that’s wonderful.”
Huixin finally spoke up as well, “I never imagined such a day would come. From now on, I will definitely not let you leave like this.”
Looking at the two before her, Mu Junqi felt deeply moved. She recalled her initial doubts about Ziyue, never expecting their loyalty would be so strong. During her absence, they had continuously cared for Han Zhe. This kindness was truly significant; perhaps in this harem, she was not alone after all. With them by her side, she vowed to treat everyone well in the future.
Once Mo Xiao Li had managed to make everyone smile again, he instructed Li Fusheng, “First bring the Crown Prince over here, then send someone to clean up Qinxiang Garden. Understood?”
“Servant Understood” Li Fusheng also replied with a smile. It was the first time he had seen the Emperor so happy after such a long time, and it was the first time he heard laughter in Tianming Palace. The previous Emperor had been truly pitiful.
After an unknown amount of time, someone finally brought the Crown Prince over. Before entering the door, Mu Junqi was already waiting at the entrance. As soon as Nursemaid appeared, he rushed forward to take the Crown Prince from her arms. He hadn’t expected that after just a few months apart, the child had grown quite a bit, though his complexion was still somewhat pale, likely because he had not fully recovered yet.
The small body now lay in his arms, as if in a dream. He had spent countless days and nights wishing to hold him like this, and now it had truly come to pass. The emotions in his heart were truly beyond words.
Seeing this, Mo Xiao Li stepped forward to embrace both of them, then said with some guilt, “It’s all my fault. If I hadn’t believed others' lies, our child might not be like this. If you want to blame someone, then blame me; I really have nothing more to say.”
Listening to Mo Xiao Li’s words, Mu Junqi remained silent, focusing entirely on the child in his arms. He reached out to gently stroke the child's cheek. The Crown Prince seemed to sense it and stared wide-eyed at Mu Junqi, as if studying him. Just then, Ziyue said, “Your Highness, this is Empress Dowager. Don’t you remember?”
Sometimes it’s truly magical; as soon as those words were spoken, the Crown Prince stared at his feet and began babbling incoherently, flailing his arms in the air. Before long, he started crying loudly.
As soon as he cried, Mu Junqi couldn’t hold back any longer and began to sob openly, tears streaming down his face. Mo Xiao Li watched this scene with a heavy heart but didn’t know how to comfort them; all he could do was watch them vent their sorrow.
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