Rui 'er felt that something was amiss after hearing the little shadow's words. He had the little shadow and Yan 'er come closer for a discussion.
He asked seriously, "The Grand Tutor's report to the Medical Department was fake. Why?"
The little shadow shook his head. "My father must have a reason for doing this."
Yan 'er rolled her eyes at him. "Nonsense."
The little shadow had long realized that something was wrong, but he thought that he would know when he saw his parents. He didn't want to think too much.
Mother had clearly told him that he was not allowed to divulge the secret to others. Unfortunately, he bumped into Princess Yan when he received the secret letter that day and was discovered by her.
He had no choice but to tell her and ask her to keep it a secret. Princess Yan also felt that something was wrong and wanted to tell her parents immediately.
In the end, he had to promise to take her out of the palace and to Boundless Mountain before stopping her.
There would be a large group of Shadow Guards following Princess Yan out of the palace. The little shadow had no choice but to find the crown prince. He knew that only the crown prince could send the Shadow Guards away.
"Shadow, did something happen to your parents?" Rui 'er asked seriously.
The little shadow didn't answer, but his clear and gentle eyes dimmed.
"Brother, we can't hide this from Imperial Father and Imperial Mother … no matter what, Imperial Father will take care of it!" Yan 'er's admiration for her father was innate.
Rui 'er and the little shadow looked at Yan' er and nodded in agreement.
Long Fei Ye was an omnipotent guardian deity in the hearts of all children. He protected the country and each and every one of them.
"Let's go tell Imperial Father now!" Yan 'er said urgently.
Rui 'er stopped her. "Stupid girl, do you want Shadow to be scolded? Let's go take a look first. Perhaps the Grand Tutor and Auntie Min are hiding there to rest. It's fine. "
Rui 'er was clearly comforting the little shadow.
The three children tossed and turned for a long time before falling into a deep sleep. The little shadow woke up early the next morning.
He didn't have the heart to wake His Highness and Princess Yan, so he sat alone at the entrance of the tent. Who knew that His Highness and Princess Yan, who loved to sleep in, had also woken up early.
The three children began their journey day and night. When they arrived at Medical City, it was still not the time that Rui 'er and Grandfather had agreed to meet.
Rui 'er spent the entire night looking for him to distract the Shadow Guard. The three of them then sneaked off to Boundless Mountain.
When the little shadow stood at the entrance of the small courtyard, looking at the empty courtyard and the tightly shut door, he subconsciously stopped.
"Go!"
Yan 'er held his hand and strode into the courtyard.
The little shadow looked around and muttered, "Your Highness, Princess … Did we come to the wrong place?"
The courtyard was overgrown with weeds, and it was obvious that it had not been taken care of for a long time. His mother was the person who liked to tidy up the courtyard the most. The place where his mother lived must be full of blooming flowers, clean and tidy. It would not be like this.
The door was locked from the outside, and it was obvious that no one was there.
Beside the door were two large stone bathtubs. One of them was covered with countless moss and vines, while the other one had clearly been cleaned. It was empty and clean.
The air was already filled with the smell of medicinal herbs, and it became even stronger as they approached the bathtub. Rui 'er bent down to sniff it and asked seriously, "Shadow, is this used for medicinal baths?"
The little shadow hurried over and nodded after a serious sniff. "It must be used by Father. I remember this smell!"
The little shadow had not only learned shadow arts since young, but also medicine. He was naturally sensitive to the smell of medicinal herbs. Moreover, Father used to soak in medicinal baths often, so he remembered this smell.
"Then we're right. Where's the Grand Tutor and the rest?" Yan 'er looked around curiously.
As they spoke, Rui 'er looked out the door vigilantly, and the little shadow immediately followed suit. Yan' er then turned back to see two figures approaching from afar.
These two were naturally Gu Beiyue and Qin Min! Gu Beiyue looked the same as before. His clothes were whiter than snow, and he was as gentle as jade. However, his face was obviously much paler. Qin Min looked the same at first glance, but her eyes were haggard. The hardships and helplessness of the past two years were all hidden in this haggard look.
"Father, Mother!"
The little shadow dashed out excitedly. He was so excited that he forgot that he could use shadow arts and ran out on foot.
In the past two years, Mother would often send him letters, telling him where she and Father were, what happened, and asking about his situation.
Back in Ningzhou City, he would always write a few sentences to Father under the letters that Mother sent to Father. And in the past two years, Father would always write a few sentences to Mother in the letters that Mother sent to him. He hid all the letters like they were treasures!
He always knew that he was not their biological child, so apart from the nostalgia for his parents, there was also a deep gratitude hidden in his heart.
He loved them too much.
The little shadow threw himself into Mother's arms and hugged her tightly.
In the end, he was still a ten-year-old child. How independent could he be? After being separated from Father and Mother for so long, no matter how sensible he was, he could not help but cry.
Not to mention a ten-year-old, even an older person would instantly become a child in front of Father and Mother.
Qin Min treated this child as her own. Subconsciously, she had even forgotten that he was adopted. She hugged the little shadow. Without saying anything, her eyes turned red.
In the past two years, she was afraid that the little shadow would be lonely, afraid that the little shadow would miss him, afraid that the little shadow would think too much. She wrote a letter every ten days, sending it to various medical centers and then sending it to the palace. She went through so much trouble just to keep him company.
Fortunately, the replies she received were all good. The little shadow got along very well with His Highness and Princess. He would tell her many, many interesting things. In every letter, the one he talked about the most was Princess Yan.
Gu Beiyue glanced at the two little masters in the courtyard and could not help but frown. However, he did not bat an eyelid. He softly hugged the little shadow and stroked his head, "Chen 'er, are you tired from rushing all the way here?"
The little shadow lifted his head from Mother's arms. Two lines of tears still hung on his face, but a warm smile bloomed on his face. He reached out and hugged Father, "I'm not tired, hehe!"
Gu Beiyue's doting gaze warmed up quite a bit. He seriously sized up the little shadow, "You've grown taller."
"Father is still able to carry you." He picked up the little shadow and smiled as he personally wiped the little shadow's tears. The little shadow was shy and immediately lowered his head, anxiously wiping his own tears.
Gu Beiyue smiled but did not say anything. His large hand gently stroked the little shadow's back.
In fact, there were not many words between father and son. Just like Long Fei Ye and Rui 'er, just like Gu Beiyue and the little shadow. But there were not many words. A light touch and a hug were enough to surpass all words.
Qin Min discovered Rui 'er and Yan' er. She was alarmed and was about to ask the little shadow when the little shadow confessed, "Mother, your letter was seen by Princess Yan. Only His Highness and Princess Yan know that you are here. No one else knows."
Qin Min looked at Gu Beiyue. Gu Beiyue only shook his head at her without saying anything. But Qin Min more or less understood what he meant.
After so many years, the two gradually had a tacit understanding between them. Could this be considered another kind of intimacy?
"It's fine if they're here." Gu Beiyue said faintly.
The little shadow was still a little worried and cast an inquiring look at his mother. Seeing his mother smile at him, he was relieved.
"Shadow, come down!"
Although watching Gu Beiyue carry the little shadow was an especially happy thing, Qin Min quickly carried the little shadow down from Gu Beiyue's arms. She could not bear to waste any energy. He … also did not have much energy to spend.
Qin Min put the little shadow down and held his left hand. Gu Beiyue smiled and held the little shadow's right hand. The little shadow tilted his head to the right to look at his father, then to the left to look at his mother. He was so happy that he laughed out loud.
One had to know that he had always been smiling warmly, and it was very rare for him to laugh out loud.
The mountain path was too dark and the moonlight was hazy. He could not see his father's expression clearly. At this moment, he was thinking that since his father and mother did not seem to mind the Crown Prince and Princess Yan coming together, and they were fine, then it should not be anything serious.
Even if there was something serious, with his father and mother around, then it was not a big deal.
Just like that, the little shadow was led by his parents slowly along the mountain path to the courtyard. Rui 'er and Yan' er stood at the courtyard entrance, watching.
"Brother, you're thinking too much. Grand Tutor and Auntie Min are fine! "Yan 'er said with a smile.
Rui 'er did not say anything, but he secretly sighed. He had been worried along the way.
Rui 'er was about to walk out when Yan' er hurriedly stopped him. She ordered in a low voice, "Stop! Brother Ying and Father and Mother are finally together. Why are you messing around? Let's beg Auntie Min for a meal and then leave. "
Rui 'er looked at her suspiciously. "You were the one who wanted to come along, okay? If you didn't, why would I come? "
Yan 'er turned and said seriously, "I was just worried about Brother Ying. It's fine now. Why don't you leave first? "
Rui 'er gave her a fake smile. "You wish!"
If he left first, this girl would definitely not go back.
Although Rui 'er did not like talkative girls, he would unconsciously become talkative when it came to his talkative sister.
The siblings were bickering when Gu Beiyue and the rest came in.
"Your Highness, Princess Yan."
Gu Beiyue was about to bow when Rui 'er and Yan' er rushed over at the same time.
"Grand Tutor, Rui 'er missed you!"
"Grand Tutor, Yan 'er missed you!"
Rui 'er's movements were quick. He rushed over to Gu Beiyue and hugged him tightly. Yan' er, who was two steps behind, did not stop in time and knocked into Rui 'er's back. She did not even have time to retract her hands before she hugged Rui' er.
Rui 'er turned back. "Sister, what are you doing?"
Yan 'er was so angry that she wanted to bite him, but she did not. She quickly let go and went behind the Grand Tutor to hug his thigh.
Qin Min and Little Shadow were amused. Gu Beiyue could not help but laugh as well.
"Grand Tutor, why did you ask Brother Ying to look for you here?"
"Grand Tutor, why are you and Auntie Min staying here? Aren't you in the south? "
"Grand Tutor, why didn't Auntie Min let Brother Ying tell anyone about your whereabouts?"
"Grand Tutor, you and Min … Hehe, do you have some unspeakable secret? Tell me, I promise I won't say a word! I swear on my Father's name! "
Yan 'er kept asking. Rui' er could not help but complain, "Why would I tell you unspeakable secrets?"
Yan 'er snapped out of her daze and wanted to kick him angrily.
Yan 'er's question was naturally Shadow's curiosity. He looked up at his mother inquisitively.
"Alright, alright, it's the middle of the night. Let's go in first," Gu Beiyue said lightly.
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