Su Yu Xi knew her sister well; in this state, she truly couldn't have further contact with Duan Xi Feng.
Thinking that the two of them had already been inconvenienced at Yi Jing Pavilion for quite some time, it was time to return.
"Going back at this time, you might be in danger."
Meng Xiang Xiang, upon hearing of their intention to leave, quickly found Su Yu Xi to try and persuade her.
"My mind is made up, but you don't need to worry too much. If there are any situations in the city, we will still come back."
Su Yu Xi had been away the longest. Counting from the day she entered the palace, she hadn't been home for nearly two months.
Currently, due to Gu Qian Ying, Nan Yi Kingdom was in turmoil, and she imagined her mother must be living in unease.
"I know you miss your family, but I don't know what's happening with Qian Ying now. If something happens, I can't guarantee she can protect you in time. Can you wait a little longer if you want to go back?"
Meng Xiang Xiang had been to Nan Yi Kingdom and naturally knew how dangerous the situation there was, but Su Yu Xi still shook her head.
"Precisely because of that, the two of us should go back to see our mother. Otherwise, who knows how worried she will be."
Since it was so, Meng Xiang Xiang knew that further persuasion would be futile.
She sighed and prepared to gather everyone to host a farewell banquet for the Su sisters.
At the table, everyone from Yi Jing Pavilion was present.
Thinking of the pleasant time spent with Su Yu Xi during this period, Bai Yu Lan felt reluctant.
"You must take good care of yourself when you go back. If anyone bullies you, be sure to write and tell me, and Nangong Li and I will immediately rush to help you vent your anger."
She was clearly a little tipsy, and Nangong Li chimed in from the side.
"Why drag me along? I don't want to go to my death."
This person's mouth was a bit rude, but he was only trying to provoke Bai Yu Lan.
"Don't you consider her a friend? Aren't you going to help?"
Her face was very close, and Nangong Mo pushed her away, mumbling.
"Of course, I consider Miss Su a friend, but it's too much of a burden to bring you along. I'd rather go myself."
"You."
The two were always like this, never speaking ten words peacefully.
Meng Xiang Xiang smiled faintly as she watched them, pulling Su Yu Xi's hand and asking her not to mind.
"Master originally told you to hide well outside. Will it be alright to go back this time?" Cai Xia, though not smiling, felt warmth from interacting with these people.
She already knew about Su Yu Xi and her master's matters and was kindly reminding her at this moment.
"At that time, I only wanted to survive. I would do anything. But now, after interacting with you all, I know there are too many emotions in this world that are more important than one's own life. If I keep avoiding it, I will never grow."
She had experienced a lot, and Su Zi Rong, though she didn't understand, still missed her family dearly.
"In that case, I, your humble servant, will toast Miss Su. May you take care on your journey. Yi Jing Pavilion will always be your home, and you can return anytime in the future." Meng Qing Hua raised his wine glass.
Looking at his face, a blush crept onto Su Yu Xi's face. She pursed her lips and finally spoke her mind.
"Are you willing to return to the Su family with me?"
This question drew everyone's attention, and Meng Qing Hua was even more stunned.
He hesitated, looking at the shocked gazes of those around him and the expectant Su Yu Xi. Feeling ashamed, he averted his gaze without a word.
Seeing his reaction, Su Yu Xi felt disappointed. However, it was her decision alone to have him follow her. Although a little sad, she still smiled and spoke first.
"It's alright. You saved me, and I am indebted to you. I wanted to invite my mother to host a banquet to thank you if you returned to the Su family with me. Now, I think it was too abrupt."
She found an excuse for herself, but Meng Qing Hua said nothing, instead drinking the tea beside him.
Seeing him like this, Su Yu Xi seemed to understand his feelings. No matter what, he wouldn't leave with her.
Seeing that her elder sister had made her intentions clear, and since they were leaving anyway, Su Zi Rong no longer held back. Perhaps it was due to the wine, she directly looked at Duan Xi Feng.
"Hey, if I had the same idea as my sister and wanted to take you back to the Su family, would you be willing?"
Although she used her sister's reason, she still hoped this man would value her.
But Duan Xi Feng refused her without mercy.
"My heavens, you want me to go back? That Nan Yi Kingdom isn't a place for men to stay. Are you asking me to be a slave? What are you thinking all day? Are you out of your mind?"
His words completely enraged Su Zi Rong. She poured the wine in her cup directly onto Duan Xi Feng's face and cursed him for being heartless.
Everyone burst into laughter at the spectacle of these two, but they also had their own thoughts as they looked at the sisters.
Although these two sisters rarely spoke, Su Yu Xi's attitude towards Meng Qing Hua and Su Zi Rong's approach to Duan Xi Feng, everything they did betrayed their true feelings.
The next morning, the two Su sisters packed their belongings and prepared to leave.
Everyone naturally came to see them off. But as they were exchanging pleasantries, Meng Qing Hua suddenly appeared with a bundle on his back.
"You are." Seeing his figure, Su Yu Xi couldn't help but smile.
"The road down the mountain is not safe. I'll escort you home." Meng Qing Hua turned his face away, explaining his intention.
Although he said so, Su Yu Xi was still very happy.
At this moment, voices could be heard from the doorway.
"Oh, you can't be the only one thinking about danger. Let's all go together to see off the two Miss Su. When we return, we'll have a companion."
The speaker was Nangong Li, but he wasn't the only one who appeared.
Duan Xi Feng, Bai Yu Lan, and Du Chun, among others, were all at the doorway.
Su Yu Xi swallowed. It was just going back to the Su family; there was no need for so many people.
Meng Qing Hua was naturally also shocked. He had thought about it all night and had decided to descend the mountain with Su Yu Xi. But at this very moment, why did these people show up and cause trouble?
He opened his mouth, and though he didn't speak, it seemed as if he was warning them.
Seeing his reaction, Bai Yu Lan quickly stepped forward to explain.
"Don't misunderstand. We haven't seen Qian Ying for a long time. With so many things happening this time, we're also worried about her. Instead of leaving her alone there, it's better if we all go to see if we can help. That's why we decided to go together."
Originally, seeing Duan Xi Feng among these people, Su Zi Rong couldn't help but feel happy, thinking he wanted to follow because of her.
Who would have thought that after all the twists and turns, it was still for Gu Qian Ying.
Thinking of this, her jealousy deepened.