Five years passed like a flash, and the three little boys have grown into tall and handsome young men.

Crown Prince Xie Yixiuan is now fifteen years old. He has a pine-like figure and a calm and restrained temperament.

Those eyes were as deep as a pool, as if hiding endless wisdom and perseverance.

He raised his head slightly, and an innate majesty emanated from him.

Princes Xie Yixiao and Xie Yian, although both were only thirteen years old and slightly shorter than the Crown Prince, were equally handsome.

They are like Hsinchu in spring, full of vigor and vitality.

Xie Yixiao had sharp eyebrows and starry eyes, a stern face, and every movement he made was unrestrained and free.

Xie Yian has curved eyebrows and a bright smile, which warms people's hearts like the sunshine.

What is even more striking is that these three young men are extremely good-looking and can attract everyone's attention wherever they go.

In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, they chose to ride in the same carriage instead of riding on horseback as they did in the past.

The carriage is beautifully decorated yet understated.

The carriage moved slowly along the road, and the sound of the wheels rolling seemed to be telling the story of the journey.

After two long months, the carriage finally arrived at the gate of the capital.

As soon as the soldiers guarding the city gate saw Mo Er and others on the carriage, they immediately saluted respectfully and let them pass.

They knew very well that the people sitting in the carriage were all people of noble status, and they did not dare to neglect them in the slightest.

Bai Qianqian sat in the carriage, looking gently at the little girl who was looking out with a curious look on her face as she lifted the curtain.

That’s right, this lovely little girl is Princess Xie Yijin.

Xie Yijin is now seven years old, and her delicate and pretty appearance already shows that she is a pretty little beauty.

Her big eyes sparkled with curiosity, like bright stars.

The slightly upturned little mouth and rosy cheeks make people want to get close to her.

Not only Xie Yijin was curious about the outside world, Xie Yixiuan and the other three young men also lifted the curtain of the carriage and looked outside.

The bustling streets come into view, with people coming and going and traffic.

There are many shops with dazzling signs.

Various sounds interweave together to form a picture full of life.

Xie Yian looked at the lively scene and couldn't help but sigh: "The capital is still lively!"

His eyes were full of excitement and joy, as if he was attracted by the prosperous scene.

Xie Yixiao glanced at him, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a faint smile.

Then he sat back, leaned against the wall of the carriage, closed his eyes slightly, and seemed to be thinking about something.

After a moment, he opened his eyes and looked at Crown Prince Xie Yixiuan.

He stretched out his hand to rub his eyebrows and asked in a low voice: "Brother Xuan, now that you are back, I am afraid those princes will not be so obedient."

The expression on Crown Prince Xie Yixiuan's face remained calm, and his handsome face did not change at all.

He raised his eyebrows slightly, and a confident smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, "Then let them be restless."

His tone was relaxed, yet it carried an unquestionable firmness.

Although he has not been in the capital in recent years, he has learned clearly through various channels what he should and should not know.

His younger brother sent a letter to Ping'an County once a month, describing the situation in the capital in great detail.

It would be hard for him not to know.

Xie Yian looked at the prince with some concern, "Then what should we do? We can't just let them do whatever they want."

The corners of Crown Prince Xie Yixuan's mouth slightly raised, revealing a confident smile, "If they are restless and cause trouble, then we will beat them into submission."

Xie Yixiao and Xie Yian looked at each other and couldn't help laughing.

Yes, if you don’t listen, then beat you up.

If he still doesn't listen, I will beat him until he behaves.

At this time, the carriage continued to move forward, heading towards the palace.

Xie Yijin looked at the serious expressions of his brothers and asked in confusion: "Brothers, what are you talking about? Why can't I understand?"

Xie Yian smiled and touched Xie Yijin's head, "Jin'er, you are still young and don't understand these. You will understand them when you grow up."

Xie Yijin pouted, looking unhappy, "I'm not young, I'm seven years old."

Everyone laughed at Xie Yijin's cute appearance, and the atmosphere in the carriage became a little more relaxed.

After a while, the carriage arrived at the gate of the palace.

Bai Qianqian and others got off the carriage and looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar palace, feeling filled with emotion.

In five years, there doesn't seem to be much change here, but their state of mind is completely different.

Bai Qianqian held Xie Yijin's hand, and Xie Mochen and the three young men followed behind, and they walked into the palace together.

In the main hall of the imperial palace, there were the emperor, the empress, and the seventh princess Xie Yining.

When he saw Bai Qianqian and others coming in, a relieved smile appeared on the emperor's face.

"You are finally back. I have heard about your achievements in Ping'an County over the past five years. You have worked hard." The emperor said with emotion.

Bai Qianqian and the others knelt down and saluted, "Your Majesty, thank you for the compliment. This is what we should do."

The emperor nodded and asked them to stand up.

Then, he looked at the crown prince Xie Yixuan, his eyes full of expectation, "Xuan'er, you have grown taller."

Xie Yixiuan smiled and nodded, his eyes fell on his mother Bai Jinyan and the beautiful little princess beside her.

This is his biological sister.

It's just as cute as my brother said.

I just don’t know if my personality is as likable as my brother said.

The emperor looked at the way Xie Yixuan looked at the little princess and laughed, "Xuan'er, this is your sister Yining, she is five years old this year."

Xie Yixuan's eyes were full of tenderness and he nodded slightly to the little princess.

The little princess Xie Yining opened her big eyes and looked at this strange brother curiously.

She hid behind Bai Jinyan shyly, only revealing a pair of eyes to secretly look at Xie Yixuan.

Bai Jinyan gently pulled Xie Yining over and said softly, "Ning'er, this is your brother the Crown Prince, come and say hello."

Xie Yining timidly walked out from behind Bai Jinyan and said softly, "Hello, Prince brother."

Xie Yixuan showed a bright smile on his face, took out an exquisite little gadget from his arms and handed it to Xie Yining.

"This is a gift from your brother. Do you like it?"

Xie Yining looked at the beautiful little thing, his eyes lit up, and he happily took it, "Thank you, Prince Brother, I like it very much."

The emperor looked at the heartwarming scene of the brother and sister interacting, and his heart was filled with relief.

He turned to look at Bai Qianqian and Xie Mochen and said, "During the five years you have been in Ping'an County, you have managed it in an orderly manner and the people have lived and worked in peace and contentment. I will reward you well."

Bai Qianqian and Xie Mochen knelt down quickly, "Your Majesty, it is our duty to serve the people, and we dare not ask for rewards."

The emperor waved his hand and said, "I have a clear distinction between rewards and punishments. Your merits must be rewarded. I will give you a thousand ounces of gold and a hundred pieces of brocade to commend your merits."

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