The Mirror of Startling Beauty: Her courtiers are everywhere

"Why is it thundering all of a sudden?"

Tang Xixue glanced at the horizon in confusion.

In the distance, above the sea, clouds churned and rumbled.

The sound was not like spring thunder, but it was more intense and urgent.

"That's how springtime is; the weather changes in an instant."

Xingyu answered without changing his expression.

"Sea creatures sometimes stir up waves at sea, so there's no need to panic."

He glanced up at the weather, then silently looked away.

Tang Xixue looked away, lowered her head, picked up a piece of pastry, and ate it in small bites.

They looked incredibly cute.

Xingyu looked at her, a tenderness rising in his eyes.

"Brother will carry this for you. Eat slowly. Mother will be serving you food later. Don't eat too many pastries, or you might not be able to eat breakfast."

He reached out and took the food box from her hand.

"Thank you, brother."

Tang Xixue raised her head and smiled at him.

That "brother" sounded so natural.

It turns out that accepting someone isn't that difficult.

Because he's really a good person.

She was full of vigilance and covered in thorns, but he simply smiled and accepted everything.

Like the ocean embracing all rivers, like a gentle spring breeze and nourishing rain, without realizing it, all those defenses were laid down.

Xingyu smiled and lowered his eyes, accompanying her into the palace where Xiyin resided.

"Weaving Treasure!"

A trembling woman's voice, brimming with boundless love, finally fell.

That voice contained longing, anticipation, and tears that had accumulated over twenty years, finally coalescing into a single cry.

Tangxi Xue followed the sound and looked in that direction.

Xiyin stood beside Yuehao.

She wore a deep blue dress and had an exquisite hair accessory in her hair.

She had dressed up specially for today, and most of the weariness in her eyes had disappeared, replaced by the light she had finally waited for for twenty years.

The undefeated beauty of time.

Women of the sea tribes, in particular, are naturally less prone to aging.

She stood there, her eyes gentle and her demeanor refined.

She gazed at the snow-covered Tangxi River.

She had only uttered one sentence when tears welled up in her eyes.

"Mother!"

When Tang Xixue saw her mother's clear eyes and the tears rolling down her gentle face, her own eyes instantly reddened.

It was very hard to conceive her.

Missing her makes it even harder.

Twenty years.

All those tears, all that torment, all those countless sleepless nights—all transformed into a torrent of hot tears at this moment.

"Welcome home, Zhibao!"

Xiyin stepped forward and took her hand.

Those hands trembled slightly.

Yet they held on so tightly.

It was as if they were afraid she would leave again.

It's as if they're afraid this is all a dream, and if they let go, the dream will end.

"Good boy, welcome home."

Yuehao said with a smile.

He stood to the side, watching his wife and daughter embrace, tears glistening in his eyes, yet he smiled with such contentment.

"Our family of four is finally reunited."

He did not forget Xingyu.

She reached out and pulled him to her side.

A family of four.

We've been separated for twenty years.

They were finally reunited.

Xiyin loosened the snow on Tangxi Creek and turned to look at Xingyu.

She stepped forward and gently took his hand.

"Yu'er, thank you."

Her voice choked with emotion.

"You've protected us all very well."

"Your mother knows you are a good child. Your mother already knows the truth. We are only grateful to you. Thank you for never abandoning us and for always protecting us."

Xingyu's Adam's apple bobbed a few times.

He didn't speak.

She simply lowered her eyelashes, quietly suppressing the tears that welled up in her eyes.

But his slightly trembling fingers still betrayed his emotions.

"Yu'er and Zhibao look like a perfect match now."

Xiyin looked at Xingyu, then at Tangxixue, her eyes filled with relief.

"Yu'er, you must take good care of Zhi Bao for your mother from now on. You can't make excessive demands just because Zhi Bao is cute."

As she spoke, her gaze fell on Tang Xixue's lips.

"Look how swollen her lips are... You really have no self-control."

The words fell.

Tang Xixue's face flushed red, like a little rose in the snow.

Xingyu's face flushed red.

The red color came quickly and fiercely, as if it had been set on fire.

"Mother, no, I didn't..."

He glanced at Tang Xixue's lips subconsciously.

indeed.

It's very swollen.

But he was truly innocent!

Last night, his older brother didn't even enter the gates of the Moon Weaving Palace.

What do those dramatic events and passionate love affairs have to do with him?

What could he say?

They said his sister had two male servants with her to sleep with him last night?

If you say that a passionate encounter has nothing to do with him, would they believe you?

"Alright, alright, your mother knows you still have to set off for Baiyujing."

Xiyin interrupted him with a smile.

"Although it's hard to part with you, the affairs of the state are of utmost importance. Your mother is at ease knowing that you are all well."

"Yes, we'll wait for you here to come back. We'll hold your wedding after Zhibao's coronation ceremony."

Yuehao said with a smile, his loving gaze sweeping over the two of them.

I'm rooting for you guys.

He spoke softly, his gaze towards Xingyu full of approval.

"Zhibao's hair accessory looks like it's made from the aquamarine from Yu'er's place. It's very well-made!"

They were not given any chance to explain.

The gate is already closed.

"Your mother still needs to rest and recuperate. We can discuss anything when you return."

Yuehao's voice came from inside the door, with a hint of barely concealed laughter.

Xingyu stood outside the door.

I was completely stunned.

He stared at the tightly closed door, at the sliver of light shining through the crack, speechless for a long time.

This huge pot has fallen on them, how did these two innocent siblings end up getting married?

He could never clear his name, even if he jumped into the endless sea.

He turned to look at Tangxi Snow.

Tang Xixue was looking down, her shoulders trembling slightly.

"younger sister."

He spoke softly.

"You're still laughing?"

Tangxi Xue raised her head.

Her eyes were filled with tears of laughter.

The tears, glistening and clinging to her eyelashes, seemed poised to fall, making her peach-blossom eyes appear even more lively and adorable.

"Brother... I wasn't laughing... Pfft, haha..."

Before she could finish speaking, she burst out laughing again.

Xingyu: "..."

This younger sister is no longer suitable.

He took a deep breath and looked up at the sky.

The two figures in the sky were still fighting.

The battle was so fierce that it turned the heavens and earth upside down, the seas boiled and the rivers surged, and even the sunlight was partially obscured by the sword energy and starlight.

Take another look at that heartless little brat next to me.

She was looking down and teasing Yin Kong in her arms, her eyes crinkling as she laughed carefree.

It was as if those two in the sky had absolutely nothing to do with her.

He sighed helplessly.

That's it.

Even if she's a little bad, he'll still spoil his own sister; he'll still want her.

His little pearl might still be a black-hearted little pearl.

But so what?

"The Nine Extremes Alliance is the day after tomorrow; we must set off immediately."

Tang Xixue raised her head and smiled at him.

"Brother, let's meet at Baiyujing."

The sea breeze ruffled her long hair, and her blue, white, and floral-patterned silk dress swayed gently in the wind.

She stood on the cloud boat, her whole being shining like a small, luminous pearl.

Those two aloof beauties who were fighting fiercely just a moment ago are now in a harmonious state in front of her.

Xingyu nodded, watching the cloud boat slowly rise into the sky and gradually disappear into the distance.

The ceremonial guard of the Sea Kingdom once again set off by sea, traveling day and night, heading towards Baiyujing of the Beichen Empire.

The cloud boat broke through the clouds and traveled above the layers of clouds.

Tang Xixue stood at the bow of the boat, gazing at the approaching North Star on the horizon, and whispered:

"Brother, Mother, we will be able to see each other soon..."