Two years later

In the morning at the Duke's Mansion, the first ray of sunlight shone through the fine window screen and gently fell on Su Youjun's face.

She opened her eyes slowly and felt a warmth melting into her heart. This was her last day.

She had discussed this with her parents long ago and asked them whether they would go back to the large house with two twin peaks in Sujia Village, but her younger brother was studying in a private school here and her parents were reluctant to leave him behind.

Daddy has always been in good health, as has mom, and the Duke's Mansion is busy dealing with government affairs and has no time to spare for other things.

Su Youjun decided to take his family out for a trip, bringing his dearest ones with him to experience the beauty of the world along with the flowers, plants and birds.

But at the moment of parting, she was filled with a chaotic feeling of reluctance.

Su Youjun walked into the restaurant, and the aroma of tea filled his nose. Dad was there sipping tea, and Su Youjun's eyes fell on his gray beard, and endless guilt surged in his heart.

"Dad, Jun'er is leaving. I hope you and mom take good care of yourselves." Su Youjun said softly. Her eyes were a little red and swollen, and her heart was filled with deep reluctance.

Su Shiming put down the teacup, his eyes full of affection and guilt.

He patted Su Youjun's hand gently, and said in a choked voice: "Jun'er, you must also take care of yourself. Daddy and Mommy will pray for you in the back."

Su Youjun held his father's hand tightly, his heart filled with gratitude and nostalgia.

"Dad, I will miss you. No matter where I am, I will never forget your cultivation and teaching of me. I will take good care of myself, don't worry."

"Good girl, as long as you and Ming Jue live happily, Daddy will be relieved." Tears flashed in Daddy's eyes. He knew that his daughter was both strong and soft-hearted, but he also understood that this trip was her chance to find herself.

Su Youjun walked out of the restaurant and came to his mother's room.

Mother was packing her luggage nearby. Su Youjun looked at his beloved mother, and his reluctance to leave became even stronger.

"Mother, Jun'er is leaving soon. Please take care of yourself." Su Youjun said softly. Her voice was trembling, unable to hide the throbbing in her heart.

Mother put down the clothes in her hands, her eyes revealing endless love and worry.

She firmly held Su Youjun's hand and said with a slight cry in her voice: "Jun'er, you must be careful. The world outside is complicated and cruel. Protect yourself and remember to come back to see your mother often."

Su Youjun lowered his head slightly, feeling his mother's affection and concern.

She gently kissed her mother's forehead and said softly, "Mom, I will miss you. No matter where you are, I will pray for you and protect myself."

Mother's tears flowed down her face, and she held Su Youjun in her arms and hugged him tightly.

"Good boy, take care of yourself along the way. Your mother is always with you in her heart."

Su Youjun packed his bags and went to his brother and sister's room.

The two little guys were playing there. Su Youjun looked at their lively smiles, and the feeling of parting in his heart became even more difficult to let go.

"Brother, sister, elder sister is leaving." Su Youjun said softly.

Her voice was choked with sobs, unable to suppress the reluctance in her heart.

The younger brother and sister stopped the games in their hands, and there was a trace of confusion in their eyes.

Su Youjun walked over to them, squatted down, and said gently: "Eldest sister wants to go out and see the world. You must be obedient and help mother, and don't let her worry."

My younger brother was stunned for a moment, then nodded at the same time.

Su Ye held Su Youjun's hand tightly, tears flashing in his eyes as he said, "Sister, remember to be careful and don't leave us for too long."

Su Youjun gently patted his brother and sister on the head and said with a smile:

"Good kids, I'm just leaving for a while to travel, and I'll be back soon. You have to be obedient and grow up healthily."

"Sister, are you really planning to go back to Zimu Shuangfeng with the emperor and live there permanently?" Su Youyun asked with moist eyes.

"Yes! This has always been my eldest sister's dream, to live a carefree and free pastoral life, and occasionally travel to different countries when she has time." Su Youjun said with a longing look on her face.

"Big sister, Yun'er can't bear to leave you!"

"Silly boy, you are still crying even though you are married. It's not like my elder sister won't come back in the future. If you miss her, you can bring King Xiaoyao to visit the Mother and Child Twin Peaks."

"Sister, I will come over when I have time, but I'm pregnant and it's not suitable for me to travel too much." Su Youyun said shyly with her head down.

"Okay then! When the little one is born, I will come back to the capital to see you.

Remember to take care of yourselves!" Then he suddenly took out a large stack of banknotes and said with a smile:

"Little troublemaker, this is your pocket money. Remember to buy whatever you want. If it's not enough, I'll give it to you when I come back." After saying that, she put the banknote on the table.

Tears rolled down the younger brother and sister's cheeks. They hugged Su Youjun tightly, unwilling to separate.

Tears welled up in Su Youjun's eyes. She told herself to be strong, as this is the only way for everyone to grow.

The moment of farewell finally arrived, and Su Youjun and his family stood in front of the gate of the Duke's Mansion.

She turned to face the door and saw the departing figure. She took a deep breath and waved goodbye to her family.

"Dad, mom, brother, sister, I will miss you. No matter how far away you are, you will always be the most important people in my heart." Su Youjun said silently in his heart.

Then, Su Youjun calmly took a step forward, preparing to go to the palace to wait for Yan Mingjue to abdicate, and the two of them embarked on their journey.

The feeling of separation was still deep in her heart, reminding her all the time that she had a warm and loving home.

This scene was gently blown away by the wind, and Su Youjun's figure gradually disappeared in the vast crowd.

As the years go by and time passes, Su Youjun will experience all kinds of separations and reunions during her journey, and continue to grow, until she finally returns to the arms of her parents and siblings whom she deeply misses.

Su Youjun bid farewell to his parents, brother, and sister, preparing for the day when Yan Mingjue would abdicate, and then return to the free and easy rural life of his dreams.

Morning of the second day

The atmosphere in the hall was solemn and dignified. Yan Mingjue smiled and stepped onto the steps of abdication, making way for the young Yan Xuanming.

The entire hall was filled with indescribable joy and anticipation.

After the new emperor's coronation ceremony, Yan Mingjue bowed gently and said goodbye to the ministers. He looked at the young Yan Xuanming with a smile and told him:

"Zi Zi, from now on you will be the new ruler of this country. You must consider the well-being of the people and govern fairly.

Father will accompany your mother to travel the world and see all kinds of human life."

Yan Xuanming nodded gratefully, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

He felt extremely honored to have shouldered the responsibility of the country for so long with his father.

The double carriage was moving lightly on the palace avenue. Yan Xuanming sat in the carriage, looking at the scenery of the outside world.

He constantly seized every opportunity to consult his father and listen to his wise advice.

"Father, what are your plans after you abdicate?" Yan Xuanming asked curiously.

Yan Mingjue smiled and looked into the distance, saying affectionately: “I have been in a high position for many years, and now I just want to relax with your mother and travel the world.

Now that I have the opportunity, I want to accompany your mother to see the diversity of the world."

Yan Xuanming nodded, his eyes full of understanding.

"Zi Zi, Yue Ya has gone to study martial arts with a master, so remember to keep an eye on her for your mother.

Please take good care of the Duke's Mansion. If there is anything important, remember to let the secret guards contact us." Su Youjun said reluctantly.

"Father and Mother, you can travel without any worries! The world is peaceful now, and I have many loyal ministers to assist me, so there won't be any major chaos.

Besides, the Grand Emperor and Grandmother will be back soon, and Zi Zi will not be lonely with them by her side. "Zi Zi said with a smile.

"Okay! Then Zizi, take care of yourself! Father and mother are leaving first, and will come back to see you when they have time." After Yan Mingjue said this, he took Jun'er's hand, got on the carriage and left in the direction of Yong'an Town.

Before leaving, Su Youjun looked at Zi Zi who was watching him from a distance and said loudly:

"Zi Zi, go back quickly! Mother will come back to see you when she has time.

Remember to practice your martial arts diligently, it will be useful to save your life in the future."

"Mother, Zi Zi will keep this in mind and will practice martial arts more."

Zi Zi waved hard and watched her two relatives leave, her purple eyes full of reluctance.

Su Youjun turned around and sat on the horse, feeling the warm embrace of Yan Mingjue, and said with a smile:

"I never thought! Now that we are less than 30 years old, we can already break free from the constraints of the palace. It's great."

“It’s all thanks to Jun’er for giving birth to Zi Zi and Yue Ya, otherwise I don’t know when I would have to abdicate.

Thank you, Jun'er. I am lucky to have you in my life." Yan Mingjue hugged Jun'er tightly and said gently.

"Jun'er, have you decided where you want to go? I am now relaxed and I will always follow you in the future.

Wherever you go, I will follow you."

"Well! Of course, we should go to the Mother and Child Twin Peaks! The scenery there is like a fairyland on earth. I only want to live a pastoral life there in this life, and occasionally travel around when I have time." Su Youjun said without thinking.

"Jun'er, I knew you would choose to go back there. I have already sent people to clean up the house. We can live there when we return." Yan Mingjue said with a smile.

"Okay! Let's go then!"

"Well! It's great to be able to sing with Jun Er and his wife!"

"Gee, gee!" A slap was given on the horse's back. The horse quickened its pace in pain. The two lovers looked at the scenery along the way and walked towards the pastoral life they had longed for.

【End of text】

At first, I wanted to write a sad story, but Susu didn’t know how to write a sad story, so I could only write it like this.

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