A few days later, a group of people gathered at the gate of the palace, preparing to go to the home of Concubine Xian's mother. At this time, Prince Duan came over and saw a strange woman next to his sister Hua Xiulan.

He couldn't help wondering, who is this woman? Why is she here? Just as he was puzzled, the woman saw him coming and hurriedly bowed and said, "Your Highness, I greet you!"

Her voice was clear and melodious, like the sound of nature, intoxicating people. When Prince Duan heard her voice, he couldn't help but feel moved, but he still pretended to be calm and said, "No need to be polite!" Then he turned and walked towards the carriage.

Looking at the back of Prince Duan leaving, Lu Xiyue felt a little disappointed and sighed secretly. She whispered to Hua Xiulan: "Princess, does the prince dislike me..." There was a hint of grievance and helplessness in her tone.

When Hua Xiulan heard Lu Xiyue say this, she immediately comforted her, "No, your brother may just be a little shy." Her voice was smiling, and she seemed particularly gentle and considerate.

Hua Xiulan knew that although Prince Duan looked a little cold, he was actually very kind-hearted. She brought Lu Xiyue here this time in the hope that the two of them would have more opportunities to interact with each other.

Afterwards, the group boarded the carriages one after another. Hua Xiulan, Concubine Xian, and Lu Xiyue sat in the same gorgeous carriage, while Prince Duan rode alone in another carriage. With the driver's shout, the carriage slowly moved forward.

Along the way, Hua Xiulan and Lu Xiyue chatted happily. They shared each other's hobbies and interesting stories, and laughed constantly. Prince Duan was in another carriage, listening to their laughter and joy, and a little jealousy arose in his heart.

Soon, the carriage arrived at Concubine Xian's mother's home. When everyone got off the carriage, they saw a group of people standing at the door, led by a white-haired old man, who was Concubine Xian's father.

When Father Gao saw Concubine Xian and Hua Xiulan, his eyes were filled with joy and he hurried forward to greet them. He noticed Lu Xiyue following behind and asked curiously, "Who is this?"

"Grandpa, this is Lan'er's good friend Lu Xiyue." Hua Xiulan introduced with a smile.

Grandfather looked at Lu Xiyue, nodded, and said with satisfaction: "Not bad, what a beautiful girl."

Looking at the kind faces of her parents, Concubine Xian couldn't help shedding tears and asked, "Father, Mother, how are you?" Father and Mother Gao were so happy and excited to see their daughter coming back with the child that they forgot to reply Concubine Xian for a moment.

"Grandfather, grandmother. Jingxing and Lan'er kowtow to you." The two said in unison. After that, they knelt down and kowtowed to Mr. and Mrs. Gao. Mr. and Mrs. Gao hurriedly stepped forward to help the children up, their eyes full of love. "No, no, you are the emperor's grandchildren now, you can't do that." Mr. and Mrs. Gao said hurriedly.

After exchanging greetings, everyone walked into the mansion. The mansion was very elegantly decorated, with pavilions and towers scattered in an orderly manner; flowers, plants and trees were dotted in between, and it was beautiful beyond words. Lu Xiyue couldn't help but be attracted by the beautiful scenery in front of her. She opened her eyes wide, carefully appreciating every detail, and exclaimed from time to time.

In the next few days, Concubine Xian took Hua Xiulan and Lu Xiyue to travel around and taste delicious food. They strolled together in the bustling market and felt the atmosphere of fireworks. Concubine Xian also told them stories about her youth, which gave them a deeper understanding of palace life. During this period, Hua Xiulan stayed with Concubine Xian all the time, taking good care of her daily life and diet, which made Concubine Xian feel very relieved.

Lu Xiyue was immersed in this rare happy time. She seemed to have forgotten all her worries and enjoyed the warmth of family affection and the freedom outside the palace. Prince Duan gradually let go of his reserve and began to take the initiative to talk with Lu Xiyue and share their interests. They played chess, drank tea, and talked about poetry and songs together. Lu Xiyue was surprised to find that Prince Duan also had such a knowledgeable and talented side.

As time went by, the relationship between Lu Xiyue and Prince Duan became more and more harmonious. They were no longer as reserved as when they first met, but gradually became friends who could talk about anything. Whenever night fell, the two would meet for a walk in the back garden, enjoying the beautiful night view while talking about their ideals in life.

During this wonderful time, Lu Xiyue's heart has undergone subtle changes. She began to re-examine her understanding of love and was full of expectations for the future. And Prince Duan, unknowingly, regarded Lu Xiyue as an important existence in his life.

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