I insist

Chapter 536: Returning to the Capital

Yu Huailin had been watching Song Miqiu from inside the room. Seeing her looking so forlorn, he couldn't help but come out and hug her.

"Alright, didn't she already promise you that if there's anything they can't handle, they'll come to you? Since she's already said that, why are you still worried?"

Song Miqiu nestled in his arms and said, "Even though that's what I say, do you really think they'll come looking for me? They're just trying to appease me."

I've already thought this through. You should go back and rest; I'm going back to rest too.

Yu Huailin had always known that Song Miqiu was a person with her own ideas, so since she had said so, he naturally couldn't say anything more.

The next morning, Yu Huailin and Song Miqiu had already packed up and were preparing to return to the capital.

Just as she stepped out the door, she turned her head to look back, but did not see Qiu Tianlei and Tian Yumei. She lowered her head slightly and followed Yu Huailin.

The city lord knew that Yu Huailin had come to pick up Song Miqiu and that they would be leaving soon, so he arrived at the city gate early in the morning to see them off.

"I am very grateful for the care I have received from the City Lord and his wife during this time," Song Miqiu said softly.

The city lord smiled slightly: "Miss Song, you flatter me. I hope you two will have a safe journey."

Song Miqiu nodded slightly. She noticed the city lord's wife, who had been following behind him. Her eyes flickered, and she spoke softly, "City Lord, I'd like to speak with your wife for a few moments."

Is it okay if I don't know?

The city lord nodded repeatedly: "Of course, of course."

Song Miqiu walked up to the city lord's wife. She was about to bow when she was stopped by her.

“Miss Song, I didn’t expect you to be this age. Please don’t take my previous words to heart. I was just saying them casually.”

When the city lord's wife saw Song Miqiu, who was even younger than herself, she thought of what she had said before and wanted to crawl into a hole.

Song Miqiu suddenly remembered what she had said before, and she instantly understood that the city lord and his wife probably already knew about Yu Huailin's decision to make her empress.

That's why the city lord's wife suddenly said that to her.

“I understand that the city lord’s wife meant well. She wouldn’t have said this to you unless she was very close to you, right?”

Upon hearing this, the city lord's wife looked up at her. She hadn't expected her to explain her actions in this way, and her anxiety immediately subsided.

Seeing that she was relieved, Song Miqiu then said, "Madam City Lord, I came to see you because I need your help with something."

"Please speak."

"I think you already know about my situation. As for Qiu Tianlei and his family, I hope you can take good care of them."

If anything bad happens, please tell me. I'm afraid they won't.

Song Miqiu looked at the city lord's wife very seriously and said, word by word.

The city lord's wife knew Song Miqiu's identity. After all, the incident yesterday had caused quite a stir. Even if she didn't want to know, some news would still reach her ears.

"Okay, don't worry, I'll keep a close eye on them. If anything happens to them, I'll help resolve it. If I really can't resolve it myself..."

"I will definitely tell you," the city lord's wife said very seriously.

Upon hearing this, Song Miqiu immediately felt relieved: "Okay, thank you very much then. Until we meet again."

"Until we meet again."

After speaking with the city lord's wife, Song Miqiu and Yu Huailin boarded a carriage and left the city.

Unseen by them, Qiu Tianlei and Tian Yumei watched them leave, their eyes filled with reluctance.

"Now that they've left, it's hard to say when we'll see each other again. This might be the last time we see each other," Qiu Tianlei said with emotion.

Upon hearing this, Tian Yumei smiled slightly: "If that's the case, why don't you personally see them off instead of avoiding them?"

"As soon as we show up, they will definitely try to persuade us to go to the capital. Once we go to the capital, we will be of no use to them except to cause them trouble."

"Why make them worry all the time? It's fine here, and I might even hear news from them from time to time," Qiu Tianlei said with a smile.

Tian Yumei actually thought the same way he did. Once they arrived in the capital, the two of them wouldn't be able to help at all. Since that was the case, they would just try not to cause any trouble.

They waited until they could no longer see Song Miqiu and Yu Huailin's convoy before leaving, as the restaurant was still quite busy.

Song Miqiu's mood was not particularly good throughout the journey.

Yu Huailin gently coaxed her, "Alright, didn't you already talk to the city lord's wife? If she's willing to help, then there's nothing to worry about."

Don't overthink it. If you're really worried, I'll send someone over to check on you regularly, okay?

Song Miqiu looked up and smiled at him, but didn't say anything.

Even though Yu Huailin coaxed her, she still lost a lot of weight, which broke his heart.

They quickly returned to the capital and went straight to the palace.

“From now on, this will be our palace. You can’t run away.” Yu Huailin said with a smile as he hugged Song Miqiu.

Song Miqiu recognized this palace; it used to be the emperor's palace alone, but now it had become theirs, which showed how much he valued her.

The servants who were attending to them, seeing the two so affectionate, quickly left.

Song Miqiu leaned against him and said with a smile, "Aren't you afraid of breaking the rules? Those ministers asked you to do this?"

“They can’t control me. The only one who can control me is you,” Yu Huailin said softly.

"By the way, is Ming Taicheng still in the palace? I'll go find him now. You should get some rest."

Song Miqiu stepped out of his arms, a slight smile playing on her lips.

Yu Huailin was displeased: "I finally came back, and you went to find an old man instead of staying with me. Don't you care about me anymore?"

Song Miqiu had already reached the door. Upon hearing this, she smiled slightly at him and then left without looking back.

Soon, she arrived at the Imperial Hospital. As soon as she entered, she called out to Ming Taicheng, "Imperial Physician Ming, it's been a long time! Do you still recognize me?"

Ming Taicheng turned around when he heard the voice and saw Song Miqiu standing in front of him. He smiled and asked, "You're back so soon. I thought you wouldn't be back for a while."

How have you been lately?

"Thrilling and exciting! So much has happened in the capital lately, it's terrifying. But let me ask you, you should know all about these things, right?"

Why didn't you tell me beforehand so I could prepare? I almost thought I wouldn't survive. And what about the identity of the person you were with?

Why didn't you say anything? Do you still consider me a friend?

Ming Taicheng glanced at Song Miqiu with great dissatisfaction and asked loudly.