The next day, the Emperor, fearing that the King and his consort would take his two precious grandchildren away, sent Eunuch Li by carriage to the King's manor early in the morning to fetch Yanyan and Luoluo.
Yanyan and Luoluo, although they were indeed mischievous and often caused trouble, had brought the Emperor and the Empress Dowager countless moments of joy and laughter since their birth. They had lived in the imperial palace, constantly surrounded by deception and intrigue. The laughter they had experienced in the past few years far surpassed that of the previous decades.
Now, the Emperor and the Empress Dowager couldn't bear to go two days without seeing Yanyan and Luoluo; they would become very sad. Letting them go two months without seeing these two little ancestors was out of the question.
Leng Ruoli and Jun Mohan watched as Yanyan and Luoluo were taken away by Eunuch Li in the carriage. The King and his consort were reluctant to part with them, giving them a kiss goodbye. Yanyan and Luoluo seemed to sense something, their eyes red as they clung to Leng Ruoli and Jun Mohan for a long time. Finally, their family of four, reminded by Eunuch Li, set off.
As the King and his consort watched the carriage carrying their two children drive away down the street, out of their sight, they instructed the guards of the King's manor to bring their mounts. They hadn't traveled far since Yanyan and Luoluo were born.
This trip to Beichen Haohjing was their first long journey since returning from the East Sea.
However, this journey was not as carefree as their previous ones; this time, they had something to worry about.
At this moment, Leng Ruoli and Jun Mohan rode on horseback, thinking about their two mischievous children. If they knew their parents were going on a long journey, would Yanyan and Luoluo cry very sadly? But then, a little snow fox from Leng Ruoli's space contradicted them on the spot.
"Master, Yanyan and Luoluo already know that you two are going on a long journey. They are currently having a blast playing with Eunuch Li in the carriage, laughing 'gaga gaga...' and dancing and singing..."
"They miss you? Don't be so narcissistic. They actually hope you leave the capital quickly so they can have even more fun, and they won't have to fear you scolding or punishing them."
The little snow fox used its special abilities, developed through years of cultivation, to peek at Yanyan and Luoluo inside the imperial carriage.
"What? Yanyan and Luoluo already knew that Jun Mohan and I were leaving?"
Leng Ruoli found it hard to believe what the little snow fox told her.
"Yes, they secretly overheard your conversation outside your room last night."
At this point, the little snow fox didn't want to hide anything from its master. It hadn't revealed this last night because it also wanted to get rid of those two little devils and have a quiet trip with its master.
"Damn it, Yanyan and Luoluo, those little brats are so infuriating! No wonder there were cats running around in the courtyard outside their rooms last night; they were using them to cover their tracks. But why didn't you tell me last night?"
After getting angry, Leng Ruoli calmed down and asked the little snow fox.
"Because, because this fox was truly afraid of those two little demons. Every time they enter the space, they make us beasts miserable. So, we don't want you to take those two little demons on your trip, which is why this fox didn't say anything."
Leng Ruoli's face instantly turned as dark as the bottom of a pot.
It seemed that those scoundrels Yanyan and Luoluo were indeed terrifyingly mischievous.
Jun Mohan, standing beside her, saw Leng Ruoli talking to the little snow fox and her expression growing darker. He curiously asked, "Lier, what did the little snow fox tell you?"
Upon hearing this, Leng Ruoli turned to Jun Mohan and recounted what the little snow fox had told her.
After listening, Jun Mohan didn't get angry. He patiently comforted Leng Ruoli, "Lier, we should be happy that Yanyan and Luoluo didn't cry when they knew we were going to Beichen. If we knew they were crying their eyes out after we left, wouldn't our hearts ache even more?"
Leng Ruoli's heart suddenly felt much clearer after hearing Jun Mohan's words.
"Alright, what you said makes a lot of sense. Then let's set off quickly."
With that, the two of them, accompanied by four guards, left the capital and sped towards Beichen Country.
This time, Leng Ruoli and Jun Mohan, along with Ye Jiu, Ye Shi, Yin Jiu, and Yin Shi, rode their horses through mountains and waters, finally arriving in Haohjing one day before the wedding of Murong Lichen and Bameisi.
The King and his consort received the highest level of treatment from foreign envoys at the wedding of Murong Lichen and Bameisi. At the same time, they also became the witnesses for Murong Lichen and Bameisi, as the newlyweds wished to become a divine couple like Leng Ruoli and Jun Mohan.
At this moment, the King and his consort were having a very happy time in Beichen Country. However, the happier they were in Beichen Country, the more depressed they would be upon their return to the capital.
At this time, in the capital, the Emperor was plotting a major event. He summoned Prince Shou, Prince An, Prince Ji, and Prince Xian to his imperial study.
"Father, do you have something important to discuss by summoning us brothers to the imperial study?"
Prince Shou felt that the Emperor's actions today were a bit strange and wondered if something had happened.
"Eldest son, how is your body recovering?" the Emperor asked his eldest son with concern.
"Father, although I cannot engage in strenuous exercise, I can now walk and perform simple movements without any problems," Prince Shou replied truthfully.
The Emperor nodded upon hearing this.
"That's good. However, you should still listen to your second brother's wife more often, rest well, and avoid overexertion."
"Yes, your son will remember Father's advice!" Prince Shou immediately cupped his hands in response.
At this moment, the Emperor stared intently at Prince Shou's expression and asked, "Then, may Father ask you something?"
"Father, please speak!" Prince Shou answered readily.
"Can you manage the affairs of Tianwu Country for Father for a while?"
Upon hearing the Emperor's words, Prince Shou's eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at him.
Including Prince An and the others, they were all stunned and didn't understand what the Emperor meant.
Was this a test of their loyalty to him, or did he genuinely intend to pass the throne to the eldest son?
How was the eldest son supposed to answer him!
Seeing that Prince Shou and Prince An dared not speak, the Emperor said with a smile, "There's no need for you all to be so nervous. Father means what he says. I am not only speaking to the eldest son but to all of you."
"I have been an emperor for many years, and it has been truly exhausting. Now I am old, and I truly wish to see the beautiful mountains and rivers outside. If any of you believe you are capable of taking this position, Father will let you manage the empire of Tianwu. Whoever among you has the courage, come forward and recommend yourselves."
After his words, Prince Shou and the others were speechless. It turned out he wanted them to be scapegoats!