The golden ship slowly ascended towards the sky, and the small figure of Yue Ya gradually became blurred in our sight.
She stood at the edge of the ship's railing, waving her little hands continuously, crying and shouting loudly, "Father! Mother! I will definitely come back to see you!"
Her voice was ruthlessly drowned out by the howling wind.
The Daughter-in-law had long since cried to the point of being unable to speak, her body so weak that she could barely stand.
I held her tightly in my arms, tears uncontrollably streaming down my face.
With Yue Ya leaving, I truly did not know when we would see her again.
She had already become an indispensable part of our lives, our precious daughter whom we cherished as if afraid she would break if held too tightly or melt if kept in our mouths. Yet now, we had to send her back to the distant Heavenly Palace.
“Lao San, will our daughter be alright over there?” the Daughter-in-law choked out, her eyes filled with helplessness and worry, as if searching for a glimmer of hope in the darkness.
I silently wiped away my tears, feeling a deep sense of helplessness, and slowly said, “Our daughter is a fairy; the Heavenly Palace is truly her home.
The years we have spent together with her have already been a tremendous blessing bestowed upon us by heaven.”
Just then, a clear and melodious voice suddenly echoed from the sky:
“Li Lao San, Xu Sanniang, your kindness in raising Yue Ya has been acknowledged by the Azure Emperor.
To express his gratitude, the Azure Emperor grants you three generations of wealth, hoping that you will live prosperous and fulfilling lives from now on.”
I instinctively looked up and saw a brilliant, colorful light appearing in the sky.
The light continuously gathered and condensed, eventually forming a dazzling pearl that slowly floated down toward us, coming to rest right before us.
This pearl emitted a soft and warm glow, bathing us in its light, as if we were enveloped in a layer of divine radiance.
"This is the blessing bestowed upon you by the Azure Emperor. It will protect you throughout your life, bringing you peace and prosperity, and ensuring your descendants flourish."
The majestic and solemn voice of the Golden Armored Warrior echoed from the sky, gradually fading away as if it had vanished into the horizon.
I gazed at the pearl before me, my heart filled with mixed emotions.
Though we had lost Yue Ya's companionship, knowing that she was happy and well in the Heavenly Palace brought me some comfort.
Moreover, because of her, we had received the Azure Emperor's grace and were able to live a good life.
"Lao San, our daughter must be missing us," my daughter-in-law said tearfully, resting her head on my shoulder as her tears soaked my clothes.
Time passed like a fleeting shadow, and days slipped away unnoticed.
Eventually, we moved to the county town and settled into a spacious and grand residence. Our lives became prosperous and abundant, with grandchildren surrounding us, enjoying the joys of family life.
However, no matter how blissful our lives became, there remained an irreplaceable void in our hearts—Yue Ya was not by our side.
She was like the missing piece of a puzzle in our lives, leaving our hearts forever incomplete.
Every evening, we would sit quietly in the courtyard, gazing at the vibrant sunset on the horizon, our thoughts drifting far away.
I often wondered if Yue Ya was somewhere looking up at the same sky, missing us too.
The daughter-in-law often found it hard to control her emotions, silently wiping away her tears.
Seeing her in such distress made me sigh as well, my heart filled with longing and concern for Yue Ya.
One evening, as usual, I sat in the courtyard with my adorable grandson in my arms, telling him stories about Yue Ya.
My grandson listened intently, his eyes fixed on me as if he could see Yue Ya's lively and charming figure through my words.
"Grandpa, will Auntie come back?"
He asked with his tender voice, a hint of hope and yearning in his tone.
I paused for a moment, instinctively looking up towards the horizon.
At that moment, the soft glow of the setting sun bathed the clouds above, painting the sky in a brilliant array of colors, breathtakingly beautiful.
Just then, a melodious and enchanting Celestial Music floated gently from the distant sky.
The sound was crisp and ethereal, seemingly coming from far away yet clear enough to be impossible to ignore, as if it were calling out to us.
"Grandpa, do you hear that? What is that sound?"
My grandson asked curiously, his eyes sparkling with wonder.
I closed my eyes and quietly listened to the beautiful Celestial Music.
The sound grew closer and clearer, as if it were emanating from deep within the clouds on the horizon, carrying a mysterious and sacred aura.
I slowly opened my eyes and looked up.
I saw the clouds at the edge of the sky gradually transforming into a dreamlike purple hue, swirling and rolling like something magical was about to emerge from within.
"Grandpa, look!"
The little grandson excitedly pointed at the sky, his eyes sparkling with joy.
I followed the direction of his finger and saw a small figure faintly appearing amidst the purple clouds.
As the figure became clearer, I realized it was a girl dressed in pink, waving her arms towards us.
My heart trembled, and tears instantly filled my eyes.
I was certain that it was Yue Ya, my daughter whom I had longed for day and night.
"Yue Ya..."
I choked out her name, my voice filled with endless longing and concern.
Hearing the commotion, my daughter-in-law hurried out as well.
When she saw Yue Ya in the sky, tears streamed down her face uncontrollably as she exclaimed,
"Our daughter, our daughter has come back!"
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