Let's just drift through life together in this quick transmigration story.

Chapter 751 Phoenix Returns to Its Nest (37)

The grass in the mountains has turned green, the swallows have returned, and it's time for Xiong Bufan and Zhou Ying to return to the palace.

Zhou Ying was packing her bags. Over the past few months, she had developed feelings for the place and was reluctant to leave.

Lin Yang was weeding in the field, while the guards were planting vegetables next to him.

Zhou Ying walked to Lin Yang's side, and the guards all pricked up their ears to listen to the commotion, and their movements became much quieter.

A clever one went to call Xiong Bufan to come along, but when he turned around, he found Xiong Bufan leaning against the window, so he quickly offered him the prepared nuts.

Zhou Ying: "Lin Yang, His Majesty said he will be returning to the capital soon. Why don't you come with me?"

Lin Yang put down his hoe and said to Zhou Ying, "Princess, I cannot leave the mountains. The people here need you. Please take my thoughts back with you."

Upon hearing this, Xiong Bufan thought that this person had watched too many TV dramas.

If you don't want to leave, then you don't want to leave. Why make excuses?

Hearing this, Zhou Ying wasn't too bothered. Although she was sad, she still said, "Okay, I respect you."

Xiong Bufan scratched his head and muttered, "This is not what she expected."

Logically, Zhou Ying should have forced her way into the relationship, forcibly taking Lin Yang away, and then the two of them would have been locked in a chase, unable to escape.

Zhou Ying appeared behind Xiong Bufan at some point, saying, "Your Majesty, all those within the boundary mountain are your subjects."

Lao Tzu loved his people as his own children.

Kongkong didn't believe it, but Zhou Ying believed it a little.

Lin Yang knew that leaving would not end well. The world the princess saw was different from the world he saw, and their perceptions were also different. In the mountains, they had secret guards, no power struggles, and no worries about food and drink. They were happy, but if they left, they would eventually grow tired of each other.

It's better to leave the most beautiful impression on the other person from the beginning and part ways sooner.

Zhou Ying and Lin Yang's relationship was restrained, rational, and based on weighing the pros and cons, which Xiong Bufan found somewhat uninteresting.

Wu Xinran was overjoyed to hear that Xiong Bufan was returning to the capital. She sent him a large sum of silver and arranged for people to welcome him along the way, treating him like royalty.

Xiong Bufan was used to being frugal and found it somewhat difficult to adjust, so he wrote a letter to Wu Xinran telling her to keep a low profile and that he had come out to understand the people's conditions.

Wu Xinran thought Xiong Bufan was a good emperor because he always cared about the people.

Having not seen Xiong Bufan for a long time, Shangguan Yi also missed him, but fearing that his whereabouts would be revealed and he would be assassinated, she sent people a long way to meet him.

Zhou Ying looked at the unfamiliar streets and felt a little uncomfortable. Sitting in the carriage, she tightly gripped Xiong Bufan's sleeve. "Your Majesty, I..."

"What a load of rubbish, I've always been here."

"It's Your Majesty."

They're already this nervous, just coming down from the mountains to the bustling city center, and they haven't even reached the palace yet. Who knows what they'll be like once they get to the palace.

A knocking sound came from the doorway. "Knock knock knock, Madam, this is some new food from the market. Please try it." The head of the guards handed the food in.

Zhou Ying brought in the food and respectfully placed it in front of Xiong Bufan. "Your Majesty, please."

"You should eat with us too."

"Yes."

Zhou Ying took a bite of food, and her unease subsided somewhat.

Life in the mountains is tough, and she wouldn't want to stay there forever, living a mediocre life. So leaving the mountains is only a matter of time; she just needs to get used to it beforehand.

The leader of the secret guards kept passing food inside, and Xiong Bufan kept eating until he was half full.

Zhou Ying had already eaten her fill and was now simply serving Xiong Bufan.

Xiong Bufan: "If you have time to see more of the outside world, you'll broaden your horizons."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Xiong Bufan meant that Zhou Ying should take a good look at the country managed by Wu Xinran and give up her thoughts of vying for the throne as soon as possible.

To go missing during a war and then suffer amnesia—these are truly some useless individuals.

Zhou Ying obediently opened the carriage window and looked out at the street vendors hawking their wares, the little girls playing and laughing on the sidewalk, and some soldiers patrolling...

When Wu Xinran learned that Zhou Ying had come back with her, she was not surprised, nor was she worried that Zhou Ying would take her position, since this position was always reserved for the most capable.

If it were a real robbery, I wouldn't be afraid of her.

A palace attendant rushed in and reported, "Lord Wu, the Southern Attendant is ill and requests your presence."

"I won't go. I'm not a doctor. You go and call the imperial physician."

"Yes, Lord Wu."

There are too many power struggles in the inner court these days, and Wu Xinran is getting a little annoyed. These things need to be dealt with as soon as possible so that His Majesty doesn't see them.

A woman who can't even manage her own backyard can't become an excellent emperor.

The sticks used in the court should be put away for a while; His Majesty cannot see the ministers with bruises on their faces...

Zhou Ying followed Xiong Bufan's advice and kept looking out the window, observing the achievements of Wu Xinran in managing the country for half a year.

After Xiong Bufan finished eating, she went to sleep. If she had to worry about everything, she would eventually be exhausted.

After nearly two months of travel, Xiong Bufan finally arrived at the palace gate.

The palace gates opened, and Wu Xinran and Shangguan Yi, along with some palace servants, greeted them at the entrance.

"Welcome back to the palace, Your Majesty! Long live the Emperor!"

He kept it a secret from the ministers when he went out, and naturally he did the same when he returned.

Xiong Bufan lifted the curtain, glanced at the carriage, and said, "Rise." Then, the carriage slowly moved forward.

Shangguan Yi and Wu Xinran got up from the ground and respectfully followed behind the carriage.

Zhou Ying lifted the carriage curtain and looked around curiously. Nothing seemed to have changed in the palace, but Wu Xinran and Lord Shangguan looked much older.

Xiong Bufan remained silent. This time, she intended to stay in the palace for a while. If Wu Xinran dared to ask her any questions, she would slap Wu Xinran out of the palace.

Wu Xinran followed him all the way to the palace. When she finally met Xiong Bufan, she presented him with a gold box inlaid with gemstones.

Upon seeing the gold, Xiong Bufan was very excited; this guy was really getting more and more savvy.

Upon opening the box, my eyes lit up; this person really knows how to give gifts.

Seeing Xiong Bufan's reaction, Wu Xinran knew that the gift had hit the mark.

"Your Majesty, I have something to report."

Xiong Bufan: "Speak up, I'm listening."

Everyone else withdrew, but Shangguan Yi remained.

"Yes."

Zhou Ying left surrounded by palace servants, leaving only Xiong Bufan and the other two in the palace.

"Report on the major events that have occurred in the court, I want to hear it."

Wu Xinran: "Yes, Your Majesty."

......

After Zhou Ying left, she followed the direction she remembered and headed towards her palace.

The palace servants had remained largely unchanged, and those who had seen Zhou Ying before bowed respectfully, saying, "Greetings, Lord Zhou."

"Ah."

The palace was still the same as before, without any dust, which must have been kept clean by palace staff.