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Nineteen days, only nineteen days, Ouyang Zixin stood under the wall of Capital of the Departed Nation, better than her The calculated fastest arrival time was one day less. The last time I passed this city gate in a carriage, now I returned to the old place alone, and I felt an indescribable sadness in my heart. It is said that one is timid when living close to home, but this bitter taste is really uncomfortable. Blinking hard twice, Ouyang Zixin suppressed the bitterness and walked towards the city. But as soon as he entered the imperial capital, Ouyang Zixin was dumbfounded. How to get out? Last time, my father took a bunch of people with him. Ouyang Zixin was sitting in the car and could not recognize the road. It’s funny now, I came back, but I can’t find my own door. Come on, the same old rule, ask. Ouyang Zixin randomly caught a young man, but fortunately Xuan Shi Mansion’s reputation was big enough, and soon the young man pointed the way to Xuan Shi Mansion for Ouyang Zixin. "Thank you." Ouyang Zixin thanked him and walked quickly home. "Okay, kid, when did you recognize such a beautiful girl?" As soon as Ouyang Zixin left, the young man's friends came up to her and teased her. But the young man stared blankly at Ouyang Zixin's back and didn't hear what his friend said.
Under the sunlight, the plaque of Xuan Shi Mansion glowed brightly, and Ouyang Zixin felt a warmth in her heart, tears welling up in her eyes.
The doorman had noticed a young woman standing at the gate for quite some time, feeling that she looked familiar but unable to recall which family she belonged to.
"Miss, who are you looking for?"
A middle-aged woman's voice came from behind Ouyang Zixin.
It was Lin Ma.
Suddenly turning around, Ouyang Zixin could no longer hold back the tears that filled her eyes; they streamed down her face. She wanted to respond but was choked up and unable to speak.
Ouyang Zixin's crying startled Lin Ma. She had only asked out of kindness, yet it had caused the young lady to burst into tears.
"Miss, you..." Lin Ma felt incredibly awkward at that moment. She didn't know how to comfort her, but it was clear that the girl had started crying after hearing her question.
"Lin Ma, you don't recognize me anymore." Ouyang Zixin stamped her foot. She had often used this tactic in front of Bai Su and Lin Ma before, but she wasn't sure if Lin Ma would remember it now.
"You, you are..." As Lin Ma saw Ouyang Zixin stamping her foot and pouting, the basket in her hands slipped and fell to the ground. Surprised and delighted, she exclaimed, "It's the young lady! You are the young lady! The young lady has returned!"
Seeing Lin Ma's flustered expression made Ouyang Zixin laugh out loud. She stepped forward to pick up the basket and took Lin Ma's arm with her other hand, teasingly saying through her laughter, "I didn't know Lin Ma could be so flustered. Let's go inside; I miss Father and Mother."
Ouyang Hao and his wife Bai Su never expected that Ouyang Zixin would return all by herself. Instantly, the entire Xuan Shi Mansion was thrown into chaos with the news of "the young lady's return."
After a bit of commotion, the family of three finally sat down to catch up properly. Once they confirmed that everything was well, they sent Ouyang Zixin off to rest early.
"Dear husband..." Bai Su looked at Ouyang Hao, wanting to say something but hesitating. She was happy about Ouyang Zixin's return, but...
"Don't worry, my lady. Xin'er has returned, and we should only be happy. She has grown up," Ouyang Hao said, knowing what Bai Su wanted to discuss, but this was not the best time for such a conversation.
The changes in Ouyang Zixin were undoubtedly significant. Even though she concealed her cultivation level, how could her parents not sense it? Moreover, Rong Yi had also sent them news about Ouyang Zixin entering the secret realm.
Their daughter, who was supposed to return after ten years, not only came back early but had also matured significantly. According to Rong Yi, Ouyang Zixin should have been fifteen when she returned, but now, only five years had passed, and she seemed to be around that age.
What exactly was going on? It seemed unlikely they could get any answers from Ouyang Zixin; they would have to send another message to Rong Yi to inquire about the situation.
At first, the people of the imperial capital did not notice the return of the young lady from Xuan Shi Mansion. They only knew that one day, a beautiful girl appeared at Xuan Shi Mansion.
No one connected this teenage girl with the supposed ten-year-old young lady of Xuan Shi Mansion until one day when Ouyang Zixin mistakenly recognized Nangong Tuo on the street, drawing everyone's attention back to her.
"Li Feng, am I mistaken about Ouyang Hao's daughter's age?" Nan Gong Yao asked while handling state affairs in his study. "Isn't the girl supposed to be fifteen this year?"
"Your Majesty is not mistaken; Ouyang Hao's daughter Ouyang Zixin should just have turned ten this year," Li Feng replied, standing with his head bowed. His ink grinding paused slightly as he added, "But looking at her appearance, she seems like she should be fifteen."
"Look at you; your memory is worse than mine. Ouyang Zixin is indeed fifteen this year." Nan Gong Yao put down his brush and stretched his neck. "Since she has come of age, let’s have Ouyang Hao bring her to the palace on an auspicious day."
Li Feng's chubby face twitched as he stopped grinding ink and hurriedly knelt down to apologize.
"Enough; it's just you and me here. Who are you trying to impress?" Nan Gong Yao waved his hand, preventing Li Feng from kneeling too close to the ground. "You handle this matter."
Soon after, an edict was issued from the palace: Ouyang Zixin of Xuan Shi Mansion would accompany her father to meet the Sovereign.
In the Leaving the Royal Palace, apart from Nan Gong Yao on the throne, only Ouyang Hao and his daughter were left in the Main Hall.
Ouyang Zixin was entering the palace for the first time. Although she was not dazzled by the grandeur of the palace, she was still quite surprised. The palace was indeed impressive; compared to the Forbidden City, it probably only fell short in terms of size.
The reason for Ouyang Zixin's summons to the palace was simple: Nan Gong Yao wanted to confirm whether Ouyang Zixin had entered the secret realm, as her body, which could not cultivate, seemed unlikely to be chosen.
However, from the moment Ouyang Zixin followed Ouyang Hao into the Main Hall, Nan Gong Yao dismissed any thoughts of inquiry.
The three engaged in aimless small talk, and Ouyang Zixin found it puzzling that the Sovereign was so idle as to chat about her entering the palace; it was rather absurdly trivial.
Their mundane conversation finally came to a halt when they heard the sounds of an argument outside the Main Hall between Li Feng and Nangong Tuo.
"What is all this noise?" Nan Gong Yao asked, directing his question toward Li Feng outside, but his gaze was fixed on Ouyang Zixin.
"Father, it's me! Father, I heard you summoned Master Xuan, so I came to join in on the excitement," Nangong Tuo's voice shouted before Li Feng could respond.
Not him again.
Ouyang Zixin frowned; she truly did not want to see Nangong Tuo, this prince.
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