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The members of the Xiao Family who had already settled in the house saw He Yu and Xiao Yao walk in together.
Everyone's expressions were different; Xiao Mo Yi and Xiao Moxian exchanged glances, sensing some emotions in each other's eyes, while Xiao Guangzheng and Mrs. Xiao wore broad smiles, clearly pleased with the closeness between the two.
The couple held hands as they entered and sat down at the table. Xiao Yao looked at the dishes laid out before her and immediately felt a lump in her throat. Most of the food on the table was her favorite, and with tears welling up in her eyes, she turned to Mrs. Xiao and said, "Mother..."
"Be good, don't cry. It's early in the morning, and you'll ruin your makeup. Hurry up and eat. We need to leave soon; otherwise, we might not make it to the next town by nightfall," Mrs. Xiao said as she picked up a soup dumpling and placed it in Xiao Yao's bowl. "Eat quickly; it's hot."
"…Okay." Xiao Yao could barely speak; she was afraid that if she opened her mouth, she would lose control of her tears.
As she bit into the soup dumpling, the sweet broth flowed into her spoon, steaming warmly. Dipping it in a bit of rose vinegar added a slight tanginess that cut through the richness, complemented by a bowl of vibrant Yangchun Noodles and some thoughtfully arranged side dishes—it was truly satisfying.
Throughout the meal, no one spoke; only the crisp sounds of cups and bowls clinking could be heard.
It seemed everyone was silently savoring this moment of being together as a family—such moments might not come again in the future.
After breakfast, filled with reluctance and sorrow, it was finally time to leave.
Mrs. Xiao held onto Xiao Yao's hand tightly along the way, constantly reminding her, "Once you get to the capital, be cautious in everything. Manage your household well, take care of your health, and don’t overwork yourself, understand?"
"I understand, Mother," Xiao Yao nodded obediently.
The group stopped at the entrance of Xiao Residence where all the carriages were already prepared. The first one was the same luxurious carriage that Xiao Yao and He Yu used when they went out shopping. Xiao Yao turned around to look at everyone once more before kneeling down straight in front of her parents and bowing three times. The others quietly stepped aside.
"Father, Mother, I am an unfilial daughter; I fear I won't be able to repay you in this life. Today I bow to express my filial piety. The grace of your upbringing is something I fear I can never repay," Xiao Yao said with a choked voice, cursing herself for not being able to hold back her tears.
Mrs. Xiao couldn't hold back any longer and began wiping her tears; soon after, Li also started dabbing at his eyes with a handkerchief. Mrs. Xiao and Xiao Guangzheng stepped forward to help Xiao Yao up. "Silly child, we raised you hoping that your future would be better. We never thought about repayment; no matter where you are, you will always be our child."
At that moment, Xiao Yao could no longer contain her tears; after holding them back all morning, they finally spilled over. He Yu walked behind her, gently patting her back and wrapping his arms around her waist without saying a word—just quietly allowing her to lean against him.
In silence as they looked at each other, neighbors passing by the entrance of Xiao Residence couldn't help but feel moved by this scene.
Although she had climbed up the social ladder by marrying into royalty, it was still painful for a mother to see her daughter leave—especially knowing that they might not even meet again in the future.
Sitting in the carriage, Xiao Yao's emotions had yet to settle down.
He Yu sat beside Xiao Yao, pulling her into his embrace and softly comforting her, "Alright, don't be sad. If it comes to worst, I can petition the Emperor again next year for another Southern Tour, so you can visit your family, how about that?"
"Really?" Xiao Yao's eyes were filled with tears, but they also sparkled with anticipation.
Seeing Xiao Yao's bright, hopeful eyes, He Yu's heart softened instantly. "As long as you want it, I'll ask the Emperor for approval."
"That would be difficult for you," Xiao Yao thought for a moment. Even though He Yu was favored, he was still dealing with the Emperor.
Favor is something that cannot withstand much consumption.
He Yu smiled and playfully tapped Xiao Yao's nose. "That's naturally not a problem; I have my own ways."
"True," Xiao Yao rolled her eyes playfully and said with a grin, "You're so clever; you must be able to think of all sorts of creative ways to request the Southern Tour!"
"Stop with the nonsense," He Yu said with a wry smile. "Just say nice things; don't throw in stuff I can't understand."
Xiao Yao stuck out her tongue and huffed proudly, "I want you not to understand. If you understood everything, then what secrets would I have left?"
He Yu laughed and shook his head; it seemed that bringing her home was truly a treasure.
Life wouldn't be boring anymore.
After chatting for a while, Xiao Yao's gloomy mood lightened somewhat. He Yu noticed and asked, "Ziyuan's carriage is right behind us. Do you want him to come over and keep you company?"
"Sure! What about you?"
"I'll go ride my horse. You two chat as long as you like; if you want some fresh air later, just let me know." After He Yu finished speaking and saw Xiao Yao nodding, he got up and left the carriage.
Xiao Yao sat in the carriage, which was quite comfortable. Being a royal carriage with large wheels made it very stable while moving. She casually pulled out a book from a nearby cabinet, and beside it was a box filled with her favorite snacks. There was also tea available in the carriage.
It was clear that a lot of thought had gone into these preparations.
Although marrying into this family made Xiao Yao feel somewhat timid and scared, such thoughtful considerations still touched her deeply.
Men really rarely consider things this carefully, Xiao Yao understood this quite well.
After fumbling for a while, Xiao Mo Yi came in. Upon entering, he saw Xiao Yao looking around curiously, glancing this way and that. "What are you looking at?"
"The prince's carriage seems to have a lot of interesting things. I'm just looking around," Xiao Yao replied, her head still moving as her eyes searched everywhere.
Xiao Mo Yi facepalmed. Is this really my Xiao Family daughter? She can't be this naive, can she? He thought to himself and then tapped Xiao Yao on the head. "What are you looking at? You're going to be a princess soon! Why are you acting like a village girl? If you can't even figure out what's in this carriage, how will you manage at Xuanping Prince's Mansion!"
"I'm bored! Can't I just look around?" Xiao Yao covered her head and pouted, feeling very wronged.
"Even if you're bored, bear with it!" Xiao Mo Yi shot a glare at Xiao Yao. "Look, there's a book here! If you're bored, read! Stop wandering around like you've never seen the world before!"
In the end, he threw two words heavily towards Xiao Yao's knees.
"Embarrassing!"
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