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Princess Anle frowned, staring at Ye Zifen with her beautiful eyes, and said coquettishly, "How can there be no difference? The seaside has the boundless and magnificent sea, while my hometown has the familiar and friendly streets and alleys as well as close relatives and friends!"

At this point, her voice tone involuntarily rose a little, as if she wanted to emphasize the correctness of her point of view.

Seeing this, Ye Zifen shook her head gently and said slowly, "Your Highness, for ordinary people like us, the capital is indeed prosperous and bustling, but it is not the place we really yearn for. The beautiful scenery of the seaside is indeed intoxicating, but it is only a fleeting bright color deep in our memory. Although my hometown is full of family warmth, it is still insignificant compared to my strong desire for a free life."

Wang Chuanshan, who was standing nearby, quickly agreed and said, "Zifen is right. They are bound by rules and etiquette everywhere in the capital, and their lives are not comfortable and happy. Leaving may be a way for them to break free from the shackles and regain a new life."

Princess Anle bit her lips lightly when she heard this, and said unwillingly, "But if they stay in the capital, they can get close to power, and there are countless opportunities waiting for them to seize!"

Faced with Princess Anle's insistence, Ye Zifen remained calm, smiled slightly, and responded: "Princess, the external conditions you mentioned are indeed tempting, but for us, they are actually not indispensable. What we pursue is nothing more than being able to live as we please, without any constraints or restrictions, that's all."

Wang Chuanxing nodded slightly, expressing his agreement, and said, "That's right, Anle, what Zifen longs for is the vast, boundless world, which is absolutely incomparable to this square, confining city wall."

Hearing this, Princess Anle couldn't help but show surprise on her face. She widened her beautiful eyes, stared straight at Wang Chuanxing, and asked, "You actually know what they are thinking?"

However, as soon as she finished speaking, Princess Anle seemed to suddenly realize something and fell into silence.

After a long while, she raised her head again, turned her gaze to Ye Zifen beside her, and asked softly, "Is it true that you don't have even a little bit of nostalgia for this place?"

At this time, Ye Zifen did not immediately respond to Princess Anle's question, but slowly turned around and looked at the vast skyline in the distance.

She stood there quietly, as if her whole body had merged into one with the world.

After a long time, she finally withdrew her gaze, turned her head to look at Princess Anle, and answered in a firm and calm tone: "Nostalgia does exist, but it will eventually fade away with the passage of time. In comparison, what we desire more in our hearts is the long journey ahead that is full of countless unknown possibilities."

Seeing this, Wang Chuanxing gently patted Princess Anle on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Anle, don't be so obsessed with this matter. Since they have made their choice, let everything take its course."

Princess Anle finally accepted this matter, but she looked listless and depressed.

At this moment, she was sitting quietly in front of the window, her beautiful eyes had lost their former liveliness and looked dull and lifeless.

The warm and gentle sunlight poured through the window onto her pretty face, but such bright light was unable to dispel the heavy haze that lingered in her heart.

At this moment, Princess Anle suddenly began to doubt her father, whom she had always revered as a god: Why could he let Princess Fuxia and Duke Chongguo go so rashly?

You know, they are key figures who are directly related to the stability of the court! How could they make such a hasty decision?

What's worse is that in this way, many court officials will inevitably mistakenly believe that all problems are caused by their father, the emperor, who is the king of a country.

Princess Anle's brows were tightly furrowed, and her face was filled with lingering worry.

For a moment, it seemed as if every decision made by my father was labeled as "wrong".

Princess Anle couldn't help but think that if the situation continued to develop, her father might be burdened with the unbearable infamy of "the cunning rabbit dies and the running dog is cooked".

Her emotions were as turbulent and chaotic as the waves in a strong wind, just like a tangled mess. No matter how hard she tried to sort it out, she could not find a clue.

She knew very well that her mother could no longer answer her questions or resolve her doubts. The look in her eyes that used to be full of tenderness and love was now replaced by confusion and helplessness.

After much thought, perhaps only the honorable Emperor could give her the answer she wanted.

However, times have changed. The current emperor has long lived a reclusive life, unconcerned with worldly affairs, and almost never sees visitors, even to his granddaughter.

She set out on her journey home in a panic, determined to seek help from her grandfather in order to find the real answer to the question that had been bothering her.

However, how can things in the world be as perfect as one wishes? Not all problems have a standard answer, and everyone's mind is as elusive as the deep ocean.

When Ye Zifen saw Princess Anle's slightly depressed expression, she knew in her heart that this noble princess had not yet come out of her tangled thoughts.

So, she opened her red lips and said softly, "Cousin, look at this matter. The time I stayed in the capital city is actually not very long. When I was not in the capital city, didn't everyone live smoothly and peacefully? Besides, you and your cousin have been in office for so long, don't you feel that you are much more comfortable there than in the capital city?"

After hearing Ye Zifen's words, Princess Anle lowered her eyes slightly, and memories flooded into her mind like a tide.

Since she left the capital, she did feel a little panic and uneasy at first. After all, that was where she had always lived, and it was inevitable that she would feel unfamiliar with the sudden change of environment.

However, as the days passed, she was pleasantly surprised to find herself becoming more and more fond of the outside world.

Here, there are no countless red tapes in the capital to constrain oneself, and there is no need to deal with the disturbances and struggles brought about by the complicated interpersonal relationships.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but raise her head and look at Ye Zifen.

However, she remained silent, as if she was still savoring this rare freedom and tranquility.