Rebirth of the Princess Pearl

The bustle of the palace banquet seemed to be just yesterday, but in the blink of an eye, time had flowed by silently for eight years like the gurgling water.

One day, Xiaoyanzi stood in the courtyard of the palace, looking at the familiar plants and trees, and couldn't help but sigh: "Wow! Time flies! Humph! Eight years have passed in the blink of an eye, just like a gust of wind, it disappeared in a flash! Humph!"

At this time, Nan'er came over skipping and laughing, "Mom, you are sighing here again! Humph! But these eight years have really gone by in a blink of an eye. I am 8 years old now, but it feels like I was still a little kid yesterday! Humph!"

Little Swallow looked at the graceful Nan'er, her eyes full of satisfaction, and said, "Yes, Nan'er, you have grown so big! Huh! Now you are a big girl, more beautiful than before! Huh! Just like the most beautiful flower in full bloom, it becomes more and more beautiful! Huh!"

Nan'er smiled a little embarrassedly and said, "Mom, you only know how to praise me, huh! But brother Dong'er is also 18 years old, I wonder what he is doing now? Huh!"

Little Swallow said with a smile: "Don'er is probably busy with his own things. You can go talk to him later. Just like those two little birds who haven't seen each other for a long time, it's time for them to get together and chat! Huh!"

As she was talking, Jinhong also ran over and said in a baby voice, "Sister, mother, I am also 8 years old. I am also grown up! Humph!"

Xiaoyanzi squatted down, touched Jinhong's head, and said, "Yes, Jinhong has grown up and become a little man! Humph! You must be more sensible in the future, humph! Just like the sapling that strives to grow taller, you must thrive! Humph!"

Jinhong nodded vigorously and said, "Yes, mother, I will, hum! I want to be as good as my sister! Hum!"

Nan'er smiled and said, "Brother, you are still young, you have to take it slow, hum! But when you grow up, sister will take you to many fun places! Hum! Just like the big sister with the little brother with a little tail, she will take you wherever she goes! Hum!"

Just then, Zhihua and Mianyi came over from the west courtyard.

Zhihua smiled and said, "Xiaoyanzi, why are you lamenting the passing of time here today? Humph! But these eight years have indeed passed by very quickly. Mianyi has grown a lot taller! Humph!"

Mian Yi ran to Xiaoyanzi and said sweetly, "Aunt Xiaoyanzi, I miss you so much! Humph! I have grown up too, huh!"

Xiaoyanzi smiled and picked up Mianyi, saying, "Yes, Mianyi has grown into a little adult, and is becoming more and more adorable! Humph! Just like that lovable little dumpling, I just want to hug her just by looking at her! Humph!"

Zhihua looked at Nan'er and Jinhong and said, "Nan'er, Jinhong, you have all grown up. Aunt Zhihua is so happy! Humph! If you have any problems in the future, you can come to me, humph! It's like a warm harbor that is always open to you. Come when you have difficulties! Humph!"

Nan'er smiled and said, "Aunt Zhihua, thank you, hum! You have always been so kind to us, hum! Just like the gentle spring breeze, it always warms our hearts! Hum!"

Jinhong also said: "Aunt Zhihua, I thank you too, hum! I will bring you lots of delicious food in the future! Hum! Just like the grateful little bee, I will bring you sweetness! Hum!"

Zhihua smiled and patted Jinhong's head, saying, "Jinhong is so good, auntie is waiting for your delicious food, hum!"

Xiaoyanzi put Mianyi down and said to Zhihua, "Zhihua, we have lived in this palace for the past eight years. Although there have been some bumps and bruises, we have generally lived a stable life. Humph! It's like a boat sailing on a calm lake. Although there have been some small waves, it's still smooth sailing! Humph!"

Zhihua nodded and said, "Yes, Xiaoyanzi, thanks to you, this palace has always been so lively, hum! Just like the stars that light up the night, making this palace always full of vitality! Hum!"

Mian Yi was listening at the side and asked curiously: "Mother, Aunt Xiaoyanzi, what is bumping into something? Humph! I don't quite understand, huh!"

Zhihua smiled and explained: "Baby, bumps and bruises mean that sometimes you will encounter some small troubles and conflicts, just like when you play with your friends, you will occasionally have some small quarrels, hum! But these are not a problem, hum! Just like the small dark clouds that occasionally float across the sky, they will disappear in a while! Hum!"

Mian Yi nodded, not quite understanding, and said, "Oh, I get it, mother. From now on, when I play with my friends, if we have a little trouble, I won't get angry. Humph! Just like the tolerant sea, it can accommodate so many things! Humph!"

Xiaoyanzi smiled and said, "Mianyi is really sensible, hum! She will definitely be a good child that everyone likes in the future, hum! Just like that fragrant little flower, she will be welcomed wherever she goes! Hum!"

Nan'er suddenly remembered something and said to Xiaoyanzi, "Mother, these eight years have passed. I don't know how Grandpa Huang, Grandma Huang, and the old Buddha are doing. Humph! I miss them so much, huh!"

Xiaoyanzi's eyes were a little dim, and she said, "Alas, Nan'er, since that banquet, we have had less contact with the palace, hum! I don't know their specific situation, but I believe they are all doing well, hum! Just like the separated birds, I hope both of them are well! Hum!"

Zhihua also said, "Yes, Nan'er, we don't know much about what's going on in the palace right now, hum! But when we have a chance, maybe we can go and ask around, hum! Just like the person waiting to open the mysterious box, looking forward to knowing what's inside! Hum!"

Jinhong blinked his big eyes and said, "Sister, mother, I have been to the palace and I remember it very clearly! Humph! But I want to go again, huh!"

Xiaoyanzi looked at Jinhong and said with a smile: "Yes, Jinhong, you have been to the palace, but we don't know the situation in the palace now, hum! We can't just go there, hum! It's like going to a strange place, we have to understand the situation first! Hum!"

Nan'er also nodded and said, "Brother, mother is right. Let's wait a little longer. It won't be too late to make plans once we have accurate information. Just like the farmer who patiently waits for the fruits to ripen, he has to wait until the time is right. Hum!"

Although Jinhong felt a little disappointed, he still nodded obediently and said, "Well, I'll listen to my sister and mother, hum! I'll go again when I have a chance, hum! Just like the bird that temporarily folds its wings and waits for the opportunity to fly, be patient for now! Hum!"

A few days later, Nan'er was reading in the room when Dong'er suddenly came.

Dong Er smiled and said, "Nan Er, long time no see, hum! How have you been these past few years? Hum! I'm like an old friend who has been separated for a long time, and I miss you so much! Hum!"

Nan'er put down the book, stood up and greeted him, smiling and said, "Brother Dong'er, I'm doing fine. Huh! What about you, what have you been busy with these years? Huh! I'm like a curious kitten, wanting to know what you've done! Huh!"

Dong Er sat on the chair and said, "I have learned a lot from my master in the past few years, like poetry, calligraphy, painting, and some military strategies, just like a little fish swimming in the ocean of knowledge, trying hard to absorb knowledge! Hum!"

Nan'er opened his eyes wide and said admiringly, "Wow, Brother Dong'er, you are so awesome! Humph! I knew you would never be idle, humph! Just like that hardworking little bee, you are always busy! Humph!"

Dong Er smiled and said, "Nan Er, you are not bad either. I see that you are now a well-educated and well-mannered young lady. Huh! Just like an elegant white swan, you are graceful and elegant! Huh!"

Nan'er said a little embarrassedly: "Brother Dong'er, please don't praise me. Humph! I still have a lot to learn. Humph! Just like a young tree that longs to grow taller, it still needs to keep growing! Humph!"

Dong'er said, "Nan'er, actually I came here this time because I have something else I want to discuss with you, hum!"

Nan'er asked curiously, "Brother Dong'er, what's the matter? Humph! Just like a child waiting to open a present, full of anticipation! Humph!"

Dong Er thought for a moment and said, "I was thinking, can we go out and travel together? Humph! See the outside world and gain some knowledge, humph! Just like a little bird that longs to fly freely, it wants to leave its nest and explore the outside world! Humph!"

When Nan'er heard this, a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes, and he said, "Wow, Brother Dong'er, this is a good idea! Hum! I've always wanted to go outside and take a look, hum! Just like a bird that has been locked in a cage for too long, it has long wanted to break out of the cage! Hum!"

But then, Nan'er hesitated again and said, "But, Brother Dong'er, will mother agree? Humph! Just like a child who is worried that his mother will not agree to go out and play, he feels a little nervous! Humph!"

Dong'er said, "Nan'er, we can go talk to your mother first, hum! Explain our ideas and reasons clearly, maybe she will agree, hum! It's like a child who goes to ask adults with hope, hoping to get permission! Hum!"

Nan'er nodded and said, "Well, okay then, Brother Dong'er, let's go talk to mom right away, hum! Just like the adventurer who bravely took the first step, let's give it a try! Hum!"

So Dong'er and Nan'er walked towards Xiaoyanzi's residence together, feeling nervous and excited, not knowing how Xiaoyanzi would react.