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On the day of leaving the capital, Ouyang Zixin was busy preparing all the necessary items for her journey. During this time, she did not have any more nightmares, which made her forget about searching for books on dreams.
It wasn't until the night before her departure that Ouyang Zixin suddenly remembered the matter of finding books while making a travel checklist. Perhaps those three nightmares did not hold any special meaning. However, just to be safe, she instructed Liu Lvy to check the Study Room early the next morning. It would be best if they could buy something before leaving; if not, it would be fine.
After going through the checklist again and confirming that nothing was missing, she let Liu Ying put it away. This habit of making lists was developed during her time as a reporter; initially, she had suffered a few losses due to inadequate preparations. When assignments were heavy, even bringing an extra piece of bread or chocolate was beneficial. Having come from being a rookie, she had also taught a few newcomers.
She twisted her slightly sore neck and walked to the window, gazing at the night sky. The night sky of this continent was similar to that of her previous world, with stars and a moon. Yet no matter how similar it was, it was no longer her original world, and she had changed as well.
She had originally thought she would never be able to cultivate Mysterious Energy and would simply eat, drink, read books, and pass the time. Unexpectedly, there were other secrets within her that even Ouyang Hao could not explain, along with Madam Ouyang's behavior that night…
“Does Mother know or not?” She recalled her mother's stunning face turning pale, repeatedly hesitating to speak. What could be the reason?
The decision to send herself away was undoubtedly for her own safety. However, she did not expect that those who sneaked into Xuan Shi Mansion would be people from the palace. What could their purpose be?
Ouyang Hao had not directly revealed the identity of the Third Prince; after all, knowing less about such matters was safer.
It was only at this moment that Ouyang Zixin realized that her seemingly calm life was merely an illusion; underneath it lay turbulent undercurrents. Unbeknownst to her, someone had already taken notice of her.
Did they know from the beginning that she harbored secrets?
No, that didn't make sense. Even her father had only recently discovered her unusualness; how could those who had never interacted with her possibly find out in advance? This meant that the nighttime exploration of Xuan Shi Mansion was inevitable; it was just that she had become an uncertain factor in this inevitability.
The secret on her body has been discovered by outsiders, and assuming this is merely a coincidence, what kind of subsequent effects might arise from it?
The most reasonable explanation would be that someone in the palace is interested in Ouyang Hao and thus takes the risk to sneak into Xuan Shi Mansion at night, perhaps to test the waters or to gather more information about him. However, unexpectedly, that night they failed to find any information on Ouyang Hao but inadvertently stumbled upon the process of Ouyang Zixin's revelation. In a moment of carelessness, they were discovered by Ouyang Hao, leading to a confrontation that ended with them fleeing in disarray.
In light of this outcome, Ouyang Hao and his wife decided to send Ouyang Zixin away from the imperial capital to protect her. Only by distancing her from this place of turmoil could they hope to keep her secret from being exposed. Or rather, they aimed to delay the exposure of this secret for as long as possible.
After all, the secret surrounding Ouyang Zixin currently appears to be simply her immense strength. As long as they can prevent someone in the palace from continuing their investigation, a little girl with extraordinary strength should no longer hold any value.
Only by understanding what the secret truly is can one know how to protect oneself; otherwise, foolishly exposing oneself would be tantamount to seeking death.
Ouyang Zixin was lost in thought and did not notice that another person had already entered the room, their eyes shining with a piercing light as they watched her.
Having observed for a long time from the shadows, it was not difficult to guess from the fragments of words that Ouyang Zixin unconsciously let slip during her contemplation that the events of that night were not merely about her astonishing strength. If it wasn't just about physical power, what other secrets did Ouyang Zixin harbor? What was the fleeting silver-gray light he had seen that night?
Ouyang Hao had once explicitly stated that it was not Mysterious Energy. Whether that was true or not, at that time he had not yet revealed himself; he couldn't possibly have thrown out a smokescreen to confuse others...
In the room, one person gazed at the scenery lost in thought while unknowingly becoming part of another's view.
The summer breeze blew gently, and the Purple Bamboo in the courtyard rustled softly. The faint scent of Purple Bamboo Incense lingered in the air, creating a uniquely warm atmosphere.
In contrast to the tranquility of Yuexin Pavilion, in the back courtyard where Ouyang Hao and his wife resided, faint sobs had never ceased.
"Husband, starting tomorrow, Xin'er will be leaving us... I... I can't bear it..."
Ouyang Hao looked at his wife's sorrowful expression, feeling a deep ache in his heart. However, he was not someone who knew how to comfort others; he could only hold his weeping wife tightly, gently patting her back to help her breathe easier.
"Do you blame me?" Madam Ouyang lifted her tear-streaked face, staring intently at Ouyang Hao, afraid of missing any hint of emotion in his eyes.
"My lady, how could I blame you? Don't think too much. Xin'er left the capital to protect herself; how could I bear to let her go? But we have no other choice," Ouyang Hao said. When it came to being cruel, he could be heartless to anyone, but when it came to his wife and daughter, he simply couldn't do it.
It wasn't him who first suggested sending Ouyang Zixin away that night. Looking at his wife, Ouyang Hao silently sighed. Why did it now seem like he was the heartless one?
"Is there really no other way besides sending her away?" Madam Ouyang knew very well that the harsh decision was hers, but she didn't want to admit it. Therefore, the burden fell on Ouyang Hao, a responsibility he could never shake off.
Ouyang Hao couldn't answer his wife's question. If there were another way, why would they have to send Ouyang Zixin away?
"Don't worry; once we send Xin'er to him, he will take good care of her." Despite his reluctance, Ouyang Hao had to admit that the man would treat Xin'er well.
Yes, that man would definitely take good care of his daughter.
Under Ouyang Hao's soothing words, Madam Ouyang gradually calmed down and soon fell into a steady sleep.
"Get some good rest; tomorrow you'll need your strength to see our daughter off," Ouyang Hao gently caressed his wife's face and whispered. He then lay down beside her and extinguished the candle with a flick of his hand.
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