what had she missedShe had dealt with everything in the courtyard long ago. The crimson and purple ones she had hidden earlier in a concealed mountain cave, and she had also told the green snakes to h...However, he wouldn't tell Xiao Ba about this. At the moment, Mo Jun Yi shifted the topic and said:

"Little Eight, you never truly belonged to the Northern Border. Now, you've simply returned to your home. There's nothing to be sad about."

Xiaoba, upon hearing this, became even more unwilling. "Yi gege, we've known each other for a while now. For these past days, you've been by my side like a shadow. You taught me how to identify people, how to discern right from wrong, and how to learn martial arts to better protect myself. Haven't we been friends all this time"

Mo Junyi smiled and subconsciously reached out to pinch her delicate nose, "This young master is honored to be friends with the Eighth Princess of Xuan Guo."

Xiao Ba saw him like this and became somewhat irritated. At this moment, he shook his head and dodged his hand, "Yi Gege, I think you just find me annoying, so you can't wait for me to leave."

Mo Junyi narrowed his eyes, meaningly saying, "It seems you still have…"

“Mo Jun Yi!” Before Mo Jun Yi could finish his words, Xiao Ba angrily interrupted him, “You...you are too much! You just know how to bully me.”

Hearing her shout like that, Mo Junyi let out a giggle and quickly reached out to ruffle her hair. "Do you feel any better now"

Xiaobai paused for a moment, then seriously calculated. To his surprise, that outburst actually helped her; the previous feelings of sadness and oppression had lessened considerably.

"At this point, seeing that she had calmed down, Mo Junyi spoke up. 'We are naturally friends,' he said, 'but as I mentioned, parting ways is a common part of life. I'm simply more accustomed to it, so I'm able to accept it better than you.' "

Xiaoba saw that when Mo Junyi said this, his expression was downcast. At this moment, he pursed his lips and said, "Yi Gege, have you ever had this feeling of separation with anyone"

Mo Junyi withdrew his hand, leaning against the wall as he looked up at the sky for a moment before speaking, "A lot, a lot."

For example

For example... like when I was just born, the parting from my birth mother. Like when I arrived here, having to say goodbye to people in the capital city. Like how I have to hide here, and my uncle and aunt had to go back to the capital to protect me. Aren't these all separations

Hearing what Mo Junyi said, Xiao Ba instantly felt that her little heartbreak didn't amount to anything. Although her mother was gone, she had at least spent time with her. Compared to Mo Junyi, she felt incredibly lucky.

Then she thought for a moment and asked again, "Yi Gege, what about your father"

She knew about Mo Junyi's background, and she also knew that his father was the former prince of Tianba. But before, she had heard that this prince of Tianba was imprisoned by the emperor and was going to be executed. She didn't know what happened to him now.

When speaking of his father, Mo Junyi's eyes darkened. He hesitated for a moment before replying, "He is safe for now."

"That's alright then." Xiao Ba looked at Mo Jun Yi thoughtfully, and then asked, "Brother Yi, do you hate the Emperor of your Tianba country If it weren't for him, you and your father wouldn't have had to go through so much hardship."

Hate it

Mo Junyi didn't answer the question, but merely curled his lips into a smile and said to Xiao Ba, "If one wants to do a thing well, they must first sharpen their tools."

Xiao Ba raised an eyebrow, "That's true, misfortunes often bring blessings, and blessings often hide misfortunes. Brother Yi, whatever you want to do will definitely succeed, and those you want to protect will definitely be safe."

"May your words bring good fortune."

Having said that, Mo Junyi didn't know what he was thinking about. He stared at Xiao Ba, "The Xuan Kingdom is different now than it used to be. You and your elder brother must take care."

Xiaoba wasn't completely ignorant. Ever since the crown prince passed away, her father fell ill, and everything in the palace changed, becoming dangerous at every turn.

Just seeing her older brother nearly get into trouble showed her that once they returned to the Xuan Kingdom, both she and her brother would still be seen as thorns in people's sides, targeted for elimination.

Thinking about this, Xiao Ba sighed softly, "Yi Gege, I know very well that my older brother has no desire for that position. But why are those people still unwilling to let us go"

Because some people won't allow any accidents on their path to that position, and you and your brother are obstacles in their way, they will naturally try every means to eliminate you first.

Xiao Ba sighed, "Forget it, I don't know what my elder brother is thinking. Let's just take things one step at a time."

Mò Jūn Yì smiled enigmatically, “Extensive learning and selective application, accumulating profoundly and expending thinly. Your elder brother may not be as ignorant as you think.”

"Huh What do you mean"

"It's nothing, want to have dinner with me"

Xiao Ba thought for a moment, this might be her last time having dinner with Mo Jun Yi. So she nodded, "Okay."

Yunyi had already prepared dinner for them. Xiaoba still wanted to drink with Mo Junyi, but Mo Junyi kept using his age to pressure her and refused to let her drink.

After dinner, Mo Junyi asked Xiao Ba to get some rest early. Xiao Ba clearly wanted to stay with him a little longer, but Mo Junyi insisted she go to sleep early because she was leaving first thing tomorrow morning.

Mo Junyi was thinking that the road back to Xuan Guo from here must be fraught with danger. She knew she wouldn't have an easy time getting a good night's sleep along the way.

That's why he wanted her to rest well. Little Eight didn't know that during the night she slept, Mo Junyi stood outside her door for a whole night.

Having experienced many farewells, Mo Junyi deeply understands that coming together is fate, and parting is also fate. Gathering and scattering are the common states of life. Those who are destined to be companions will travel together until their paths diverge. Regardless of how reluctant one may feel, it is an inevitable truth.

So he could only accept it.

The next morning, Xiao Ba's older brother arrived as promised. After a few words with Mo Jun Yi, Xiao Ba and the two maids beside her packed their things.

Mo Jun Yi sent them to the door. Xiao Ba's eyes were red, and she looked at Mo Jun Yi with reluctance in her eyes. Her emperor brother saw this scene, and his eyes became dark and unclear.

As Mo Junyi looked at Xiao Ba, he suddenly stepped forward to block Xiao Ba's figure and said to Mo Junyi:

"Over these past days, thank you, Your Highness, for taking care of my younger sister. This kindness, this palace will remember. If Your Highness ever needs help with anything in the future, please just speak up, and this palace will do everything in its power to assist."

Mò Jūn Yì raised an eyebrow. "Good."

At this time, Xiao Ba who was blocked poked his head out from the side, "Yi gege, this time I really am leaving."

"Have a safe trip."

"...." Let me know if you have other text you'd like me to translate!

Little Eight pursed her lips, looking at Mo Jun Yi's composed expression, she felt an inexpressible sadness in her heart.

After a moment of silence, she reached into her waist and pulled out a pouch. She then pushed past her older brother and walked up to Mo Junyi, shoving the pouch directly into his hand. "Yi Gege," she said, "this is the first pouch I ever embroidered. It's for you."

After that, she seemed to think of something else, her expression turned very serious. She stared at Mo Junyi and continued, "I know this pouch is a little ugly, but you can't throw it away. You must wear it on you at all times."g's big palm, allowing him to lead her up.Step by step, the two ascended the stairs. Only then did Mo Yunjing slowly voice an explanation for the question An Xue Tang had asked earlier, "I never belie...