Han Yunxi recognized the blue crystal at a glance.
She'd once seen it by the Lost Illusory Lake. It was the Baili Mermaid Clan's unique Tears of Holding.
Mermaids had tears called Mermaid Pearls. The Baili Mermaid Clan was a branch of the mermaids called Tear Mermaids. Tears of Holding wouldn't form when they shed tears, but when their lives were about to end, they'd shed tears due to their unresolved obsessions. The greater the obsessions, the greater the power contained in the Tear of Holding.
The two Tears of Holding in Baili Qiyu's hands were much larger than the one in Long Fei Ye's. This meant that Baili Yuanlong and Baili Lixiang had great obsessions and regrets before they died.
Han Yunxi was already sad, but seeing these things only made her heart ache even more. She looked at Long Fei Ye, but saw that Long Fei Ye's expression was unchanged.
Perhaps this man wasn't as weak as she imagined. Otherwise, he wouldn't have stayed in the palace for the past few days without setting foot in the Baili Estate.
"Your Majesty, these were left behind by my father and eldest sister. Please accept them. No matter when or where, as long as Your Majesty commands, the Baili Mermaid Clan will be at your beck and call!" Baili Qiyu said seriously.
Han Yunxi thought that Long Fei Ye would accept the two Tears of Holding immediately, but he didn't move.
Soon enough, Baili Mingxiang came over and personally took one, handing it to Han Yunxi. "Esteemed Empress, please accept it. The Baili Mermaid Clan will always be loyal to the Great Qin imperial family. As long as the imperial family commands, the Baili Mermaid Clan will be at your beck and call!"
Long Fei Ye didn't say a word, but took the other Tear of Holding from Baili Qiyu's hand.
Han Yunxi smiled helplessly and accepted the Tear of Holding from Baili Mingxiang.
She was certain that she'd underestimated Long Fei Ye. Despite his grief, he still maintained the calm and rationality of an emperor, the head of the imperial family.
This man was no longer the youth who'd stayed silent for a year because of his mother's suicide. The current him was able to withstand the wind and rain as well as the pain.
It wasn't being heartless, but being strong. Only by being strong would one become a true expert.
The Baili Clan's betrayal was caused by their dissatisfaction with Western Qin. Long Fei Ye's actions were clearly to make the Baili Clan accept her, accept the Western Qin Royal Family, and pledge their loyalty to the Great Qin Royal Family that she and he had built together.
Baili Qiyu finally understood the emperor's heart. He was filled with regret. Perhaps he and his father shouldn't have listened to his eldest sister and let her return from Northern Li. Instead, they should have listened to this little sister who had never interfered with politics or military affairs but had followed the emperor and empress for many years.
Unfortunately, there was no such thing as pity now.
Long Fei Ye didn't stay long. After leaving Baili Qiyu with a message, he brought Han Yunxi down the mountain.
His words caused great waves in Baili Qiyu and Baili Mingxiang's hearts. Long Fei Ye said, "Baili Qiyu, if you can take over Fishery Island within ten years, I'll forgive you all of your crimes today!"
Fishery Island was the mysterious island beyond Cloud Realm Continent. For thousands of years, no one had dared to violate its rules, but no one knew who'd set the rules or the consequences of violating them.
Han Yunxi was naturally curious about the island, but she never expected Long Fei Ye to have his eyes on it as well. Long Fei Ye had made the wisest choice by leaving Fishery Island to the Baili Clan. For one thing, the Baili Clan was familiar with the water. For another, they were already commoners, so Great Qin didn't need to take responsibility for their actions. For another, there were plenty of things for Long Fei Ye to deal with in Cloud Realm Continent. Long Fei Ye wouldn't have time to deal with the island for the next ten years.
Handing this matter over to the Hundred Mile Mermaid Clan was the most suitable choice.
The day after Han Yunxi and Long Fei Ye's departure, Tang Li and Ning Jing came to say their goodbyes. They were going to pick up Lady Tang before returning to the Tang Clan.
Long Fei Ye didn't keep them long. After all, there was a time limit to the weapons, so it wasn't good to delay any longer.
Before she left, little Tang Tang ran over again and ran in front of Han Yunxi, pointing at Rui 'er in her arms. "Little brother crown prince, come down."
Rui 'er was clearly unhappy, but he still came down. He didn't say a word, but stared at little Tang Tang.
"Little brother Crown Prince, big sister's leaving," little Tang Tang said seriously.
Little Tang Tang's mature appearance as a little adult made everyone secretly laugh.
Rui 'er glanced at her and said Coldly, "I won't see you out."
Now everyone couldn't help but burst out laughing. Rui 'er's voice was even more tender than little Tang Tang's, but also more mature!
He was practically a replica of Long Fei Ye!
"Big sister, I have something for you," little Tang Tang said seriously.
Rui 'er wanted to refuse, but seeing how serious little Tang Tang was, he was especially afraid that she would cry. He didn't say anything.
Little Tang Tang then took out a small hidden weapon from her pocket and handed it over.
Little Rui 'er took a liking to things like hidden weapons. "Wait," he said as he accepted them.
He stuck out his little butt and ran over to the Grand Tutor.
Everyone didn't know what he was going to do, but Gu Beiyue seemed to know. Gu Beiyue looked at him motionlessly and smiled.
Rui 'er tiptoed and tugged at Gu Beiyue's sleeve. Soon, the little thing that was sleeping upside down in Gu Beiyue's wide sleeve fell down with a plop!
The little thing looked up and saw the little master's face that was incomparably similar to Long Dada's approaching. It was immediately frightened and was about to run when Rui 'er shouted, "Don't move!"
The little thing was very obedient and didn't run.
Thus, Rui 'er grabbed the little thing's tail and dragged it in front of little Tang Tang.
Little Tang Tang had long been attracted to this white furball. She squatted down and looked carefully, only to see that the ball was a little squirrel.
Little Tang Tang often saw squirrels in the mountains of the Tang Sect, but she had never seen such a small white squirrel.
She carefully stroked the little thing as if she liked it very much.
"Little Tang, Little Mouse, for you," Rui 'er said seriously.
Little Tang Tang was happy and hugged the little thing. The little thing's suspended heart finally settled down. It didn't know that it had been sent out. It thought that being in the hands of this cute and beautiful little girl was better than being in the hands of the little master!
Little Tang Tang held the little thing as if it was a treasure and asked seriously, "Can you be faster than my hidden weapon?"
Ever since she was able to use hidden weapons, her grandfather had specially trained a group of agile squirrels on the mountain for her. He let her use hidden weapons to hit them, so that she could practice her hidden weapon techniques. Of course, the hidden weapons she used wouldn't hurt the squirrels' lives.
Rui 'er shook his head. "You, try."
Little Tang Tang was overjoyed. She carried the little thing and put it far away before running back.
The little thing looked at little Tang Tang suspiciously, not understanding what she was going to do. However, when little Tang Tang turned around and suddenly threw a paper dart, the little thing was stunned.
It forgot to run away and was hit in the face by the paper dart. Although it wasn't hurt, it hurt like hell.
If it were other children, the little thing would probably turn into a giant wolf and roar at them. Unfortunately, it was facing two children, so it could only endure.
It comforted itself that it was an old man over a hundred years old and couldn't be too calculative with children.
Little Tang Tang looked disgusted. "Stupid, no."
It was the first time Rui 'er gave a girl a gift, and he was actually disgusted? Rui 'er didn't argue. He looked at the little thing and said coldly, "Stupid mouse!"
Fortunately, the little thing didn't understand, or it would be so angry that it would vomit blood.
The adults around laughed. Even Long Fei Ye couldn't help but laugh because of his son.
If the little thing turned into a giant wolf in front of these two children one day, how would they react?
Rui 'er played with the hidden weapon in his hand and aimed it at the little thing.
At this time, the little thing was on guard.
As soon as Rui 'er threw the hidden weapon, the little thing didn't dodge. Instead, it rushed towards the hidden weapon. However, just as the hidden weapon was about to hit it, it instantly dodged.
No one could match this speed except for Long Fei Ye and Gu Beiyue.
Little Rui 'er and little Tang Tang gaped at the sight. It was a while before they both looked towards Gu Beiyue.
As if to ask if the little thing's speed was taught by Gu Beiyue.
Gu Beiyue didn't know whether to laugh or cry and shook his head innocently.
"I want it!" Little Tang Tang instantly changed her mind.
However!
Just as little Tang Tang pounced on the little thing, the little thing's figure flashed and turned into a giant snow wolf in an instant!
It was much taller than a tiger. Its fur was as white as snow, but there was a diamond-shaped red spot on its forehead. His eyes were red, like red amber, beautiful and noble.
It stood in the distance, tall and mighty, with a solemn and cold expression. It was like the leader of a pack of wolves, but more like the king of all beasts!
Little Rui 'er and Little Tang Tang, who had never seen Lil Thing transform, were dumbfounded.
When the Snow Wolf walked towards them step by step, little Tang Tang suddenly cried out in alarm. She turned around and threw herself at her father, hugging his thigh.
Rui 'er didn't notice how ear-piercing little Tang Tang's scream was. He gradually broke into a surprised smile and said, "Tang Tang, I won't see you off."
Did he want little Tang Tang to leave and not see her off, or did he not want to see the little thing off?
Little Tang Tang didn't have time to care. At this moment, she was hiding in her father's arms and looking at the little thing in horror. Little Tang Tang was very bold and wasn't afraid of tigers or lions. Could it be that the little thing's aura was too strong to scare her like this? Tang Li and Ning Jing were very confused.
Rui 'er was the one who was truly bold. Not only was he not afraid, he even ran towards the snow wolf. However, just as little Rui 'er was about to pounce on the snow wolf, the snow wolf's figure suddenly disappeared.
Soon, the little thing fell from the sky and lay on the ground like a little furball.
It hadn't recovered yet, and its power wasn't enough to support the snow wolf for too long.
Rui 'er was stunned at first, then grabbed the little thing and pinched its head, claws, and tail. He kept saying, "Change, change, change, change, change …"
The little thing was messed up from being pinched … It hurts! It hurts everywhere!
Everyone around them was cramping up with laughter. Even Long Feiye couldn't help but laugh out loud. His stifled heart felt much better now.
Little Tang Tang looked at it for a while and murmured, "Daddy, it's a monster."
Tang Li finally understood that little Tang Tang wasn't afraid of the snow wolf, but of the "monster" that could transform.
"Do you still want it?" Ning Jing asked.
Little Tang Tang shook her head decisively.
Just like that, Tang Li and Ning Jing stayed for a while in the midst of laughter before leaving. From then on, little Rui 'er no longer rejected the little thing. Instead, he chased after the little thing every day, wanting it to transform.
The little thing, who originally just wanted to show off, regretted it very much!
After Tang Li and Ning Jing left, Long Fei Ye began to deal with the Xiao Family's power in Jiangnan, and at the same time, to promote the tax reform of the Ministry of Revenue.
Gu occasionally came to the palace to play with little Rui 'er, but he still appeared and disappeared mysteriously. Mu Ling 'er had been staying in the Imperial Academy of Medicine and rarely went to the harem. She was about to discuss the medical reform with Gu Beiyue.
Everything was going quite smoothly. Just when the first batch of spring tea was ready to be harvested, there was an unexpected news from Northern Li.
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