Exile Queen is Beloved

Chapter 56 - The return journey

The last time he set foot in seclusion, the place still seemed crowded made by its inhabitants. However, this time upon their arrival in the Western Exile there was only a silent wind and some dry leaves that flew unnaturally to and fro.

Qing Er got off her horse carriage, approaching Yuan Shi with a look of puzzled look on her face. Yuan Shi himself did not know, what happened there actually. His heart felt sliced, he cursed himself and cursed himself as a foolish and useless Emperor.

Qing Er knew what Yuan Shi was feeling, she gently stroked the Emperor's shoulder trying to calm him down.

"Search all sides of this place!" General Ye who was indeed used to living in battle immediately took action.

Yuan Shi only approved of his general's decision whereas Qing Er clasped her fist tightly. Grabbing his own sword and walking along the side of the place. Yuan Shi opened his eyes wide to see his empress taking a thousand steps ahead of him.

Qing Er was trying to find her family, hoping that one or two of them would survive. He walked to the place where Liu Bai taught the children there. As his feet stopped, he stared at a shabby boy in dirty, unkempt clothes. Haven't had time to ask, the boy ran away from Qing' Er.

Queen Qing could only let out a long sigh then stared at the place the last time she met the Big Brother. "Because of you, I feel what it's like to have a sister."

Not long after, it emerged from behind the previous little building with a long-haired man in black as well as light blue clothes walking alongside him. "Qing' Er!" exclaim that man.

Qing Er's gaze turned towards them, a blotchy smile instantly painted on her face as she dashed towards the two. Qing Er hugged the man tightly and shed her tears. "Sister Liu Bai, I don't think I can see you anymore."

"Qing' Er's sister need not worry, father and mother are safe with me as well." Liu Bai replied to Qing Er's embrace tightly.

Not long after, Yuan Shi caught up with Qing' Er and found her woman hugging her sister-in-law. A subtle smile was also sculpted on Yuan Shi's handsome face, he walked over towards them and greeted Liu Bai warmly.

"Thank God, you survived" Yuan Shi said which made Liu Bai turn his back.

"Honor the emperor, " replied Liu Bai while looking down. "Yesterday night, mom and dad just got here. As the emperor had told the servant, we villagers were looking for shelter before the Queen Mother's army came to destroy the city. The servant himself took refuge in the basement of this old building." Liu Bai explained to the emperor.

"Take us there, after this we don't have much time left. Hand over all your father's soldiers and we'll return to the palace before the coronation." Yuan Shi asked to be directed directly to the area that Liu Bai was referring to. The man nodded and led both of them.

On the other hand, General Ye was evacuating some terrified residents due to the recent actions of the Queen Mother. They were given food and a comfortable resting place to recuperate from their trauma. The city was already ravaged and the rest of the buildings that were burned proved how brutal the Queen Mother's actions were.

By gathering the Prime Minister's army, the Beiming Kingdom as well as General Ye would be very easy for him to more than just battle with the Wu Clan. Moreover, there was a genius girl from the future who was loyal and promised to help him to the end with all the magical tools he brought. A thousand percent, Yuan Shi was confident of the final victory.

After being brought into the basement, they were finally all reunited. Su Mian who had now fully become Qing' Er felt extremely happy after meeting the two Qing's parents Er whom she had already considered to be hers. His mother's condition seemed to improve, unlike the last time he saw in the Prison.

"My daughter, you're safe!" The Prime Minister hugged Qing'Er tightly and turned to Yuan Shi.

This was the first time, Yuan Shi got a warm embrace from someone other than Qing'Er and her mother. A sense of awkwardness could be seen from his eyes, the conscious Prime Minister having embraced the emperor instantly let go of his embrace and apologized.

"I'm sorry, Your Majesty, this happiness covers your respect!" said Prime Minister Liu while looking down.

"Dad doesn't need to feel shy, I'm also your son so behave appropriately in front of the family!" yuan Shi's words made everyone turn their backs except for Qing Er, she only smiled gently at the Husband who was now starting to be human.

"Ah, fine if that's the emperor's wish. The emperor's wish is a decree for servants." The Prime Minister again saluted, making Yuan Shi shake his head slowly and smile awkwardly.

After resting in that safe place, all of them immediately rushed to prepare to continue the grueling journey to return to Yuanqing before Wu Zetian's coronation was held.

Qing Er stared at Yuan Shi happily, her eyes sparkling then grabbed the emperor's hand and grasped it. "You don't look stiff anymore in front of mom and dad."

"I'm an easy person to blend in, it's just that the demands of being emperor make me stiff and unfree." Yuan Shi turned his gaze away from Qing Er, to cover up his lie as a lithe and easy-to-mix man.

"You're bragging, since the first time I saw you you were the most annoying person I've ever met in my entire life!" taunting Qing Er while raising the angle of her left eyebrow.

Yuan Shi turned his head with a frown on his face. "I'm a shitty guy? Are you not glazed? Ever since you entered Qing Er's body, the obedient and obedient woman turned into a ferocious woman worthy of a paper tiger like you! I'm very sorry, because this woman who became my empress has changed quite a distance."

"Yuan Shi! I'll be sure to kick your ass when no one else is looking!" furious Qing Er who was now letting go of Yuan Shi's hand violently and walked first.

Yuan Shi only let out a small laugh, until finally they all continued their journey towards Yuanqing Palace.