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Xiao Yao did not deny this, only smiling and saying, "The Crown Prince has been kind to me, so I naturally have to repay him."
"Oh, I see." Xiao Yao did not press further, after all, that was a matter between the prince and the Crown Prince. Knowing too much would not be good for her or her family. She just patted He Yu's chest and said, "Then you must repay him well."
He Yu smiled in response, "That is inevitable."
After the commotion caused by the assassin, no one slept well that night. The next morning when they set off, Xiao Yao noticed two large dark circles under Xiao Mo Yi's eyes and couldn't help but ask curiously, "Did you not sleep?"
Xiao Mo Yi yawned and nodded listlessly, "I was reading until late at night. I was about to sleep when the assassins started causing trouble outside, so I couldn't sleep at all. I'm exhausted."
"You..." Xiao Yao didn't know what to say to Xiao Mo Yi. "Aren't you afraid of the assassins coming after you while you're alone in your room?"
Xiao Mo Yi shook his head confidently, "I have neither power nor influence; why would the assassins come after me? These killers have invested so much effort into their training; how could they waste time killing someone insignificant? Besides..."
"Besides, Ziyuan is a newly appointed official of the court. If he were to die before even reaching the capital, it wouldn't make sense either morally or logically. If the Emperor were to get angry and investigate, no one would escape," He Yu added to Xiao Mo Yi's statement.
Then Xiao Yao asked curiously, "So they can kill you instead?"
Upon hearing this, He Yu chuckled lightly, his expression filled with disdain and indifference. "As for me, it depends on what those people are after."
"Ah..." Xiao Yao opened her mouth in confusion, realizing she couldn't ask anything more.
Xiao Mo Yi and He Yu exchanged smiles, both appreciating each other. Xiao Mo Yi felt reassured knowing he had gained his first ally upon entering the capital. Seeing Xiao Yao's silly expression made him laugh even more. "Alright, don't overthink it with your brain; hurry up and get in the carriage. I estimate that the prince's welcoming party is already outside the city gate by now."
"Probably," He Yu smiled and said no more as he turned and led Xiao Yao into the carriage.
After traveling for quite a while, they finally saw the city gate of the capital.
Xiao Yao lifted the curtain and looked at the majestic city gate not far away, exclaiming in admiration, "So grand! It's much larger than the city gate of Nanping!
"That's only natural," He Yu smiled, not feeling embarrassed by Xiao Yao's rustic behavior; instead, he found it endearingly simple. "This is under your feet, so naturally everything should be the best. In two months, it will be the Longevity Festival, and at that time, nations will come to pay their respects. That will be a spectacular sight."
"Really? Can I come out to see the excitement then?" Xiao Yao asked with an expectant look.
"Of course you can," He Yu said as he pulled her close. "At that time, it won't just be about watching the festivities; as my Xuanping Wang's princess, you will naturally have to help me entertain the guests!"
"Ah?" Xiao Yao was momentarily stunned. After thinking for a while, she frowned and said with a troubled expression, "Then can we get married after the Longevity Festival?"
"Why?" He Yu asked, confused.
"I..." Xiao Yao lowered her head and mumbled, "I just want to enjoy the festivities; I don't want to entertain guests. It's so tiring to host guests."
He Yu couldn't help but laugh and tapped Xiao Yao on the head. "Lazy one, that's not possible! I can't wait to marry you; I wish we could get married tomorrow!"
"Uh... that's too fast."
"So don't think about what happens after the Longevity Festival. Within a month, I will definitely bring you, Xiao Yao, into my home. Don't worry!" He added, patting Xiao Yao's back as if to comfort her.
At the city gate.
In fact, there weren't many people there to welcome them; most were He Yu's trusted aides. However, it was understandable; it wasn't like the emperor was returning, so how could there be a grand spectacle? Seeing these people eased He Yu's heart a little.
He Yu got off the carriage, and everyone bowed in greeting. "We greet the prince."
"Get up," He Yu raised his hand. "You all have worked hard waiting here in this heat."
As soon as he finished speaking, people waved their hands, saying it was no trouble and that it was their duty. While they were exchanging pleasantries, He Yu turned back to the carriage and gently asked, "Would you like to come down and meet everyone?"
The Duke of Dou went to Nanping to marry the daughter of the Xiao Family. Traveling such a long distance just for one woman had already piqued the curiosity of many nobles in the capital. Now, seeing the prince's gentle inquiry, they must have assumed that this carriage contained the renowned daughter of the Xiao Family.
As a result, everyone stretched their necks, eager to see if this Xiao Family girl was indeed a celestial being descended to earth, capable of attracting the prince to travel so far for her and even requesting an imperial decree for marriage.
However, after a moment, He Yu simply nodded and said, "It's up to you whether you want to meet or not. If you don't wish to see her, then so be it." He turned back with a smile and added, "I apologize; my wife is shy and won't be coming out to meet you all."
Although others felt quite regretful, it was ultimately her choice whether to show herself. After all, she was already confirmed as the prince's consort.
Naturally, such an occasion could not be spent idling at the city gate. Once they entered through the city gate, they were in the southern part of the capital. Everyone bid farewell and returned home. He Yu escorted Xiao Yao to Xiao Mo Yi's residence and personally helped her down from the carriage. He advised her, "You're still unfamiliar with the capital, so don't wander around. I'll send a few people over shortly; just tell them what you need, and I will take care of it for you. The capital can be quite treacherous; you're not officially my princess yet, and people don't know you, so be cautious in everything, understood?"
"Yes, I understand," Xiao Yao replied. She knew that He Yu was looking out for her, so she listened attentively to his advice. After a short while, Xiao Mo Yi also got down from the carriage. He Yu then said to Xiao Mo Yi, "Since you've just arrived in the capital today, you and Yao Yao should rest well. Tomorrow after court adjourns, I'll take you both to Hanlin Academy first and then to meet the Sovereign."
"Yes, thank you very much for your consideration, Your Highness," Xiao Mo Yi expressed her gratitude for He Yu's arrangements. After all, having someone well-connected accompany her into the palace made a significant difference compared to going alone.
Although Xiao Mo Yi had not experienced it firsthand, she imagined that this must be how things worked.
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