"So this is the Imperial City?"

"How impressive!"

Inside the carriage, Luan Ying stretched her head out to look outside.

The towering buildings on both sides of the street made Moran City look like the countryside in comparison.

"After all, this is the capital of Great Yu, it's normal!"

Sitting in the center, Chen Xuan said with a smile.

"Let's see tonight. If we have time, I'll take you around the Imperial City."

"Really? That's great!"

Luan Ying's eyes sparkled with excitement. After so long in closed-door cultivation, she was already feeling stifled.

Chen Xuan also noticed they had been in retreat for so long, hoping to take them out for some relaxation, hence the idea.

"I wonder how Xiaoqi is doing?"

Lan Meng'Er was now full of thoughts about Xiaoqi. After such a long time, she could finally see him.

Like a child on a long journey, as a mother who hadn't seen her child in so long, her excitement and joy were hard for others to understand.

"He's doing great, don't worry!"

Chen Xuan held her hand and then teased her, "Don't cry later!"

"Husband! How annoying!"

Lan Meng'Er blushed. Not cry? How could she not!

She felt like crying already!

"Alright, stop teasing her!"

Ning Xin gave him a sideways glance, then hugged Lan Meng'Er, comforting her, "Don't worry, Xiaoqi is so smart; he's definitely doing well."

"Mm!"

Lan Meng'Er leaned against her, replying softly.

About half an hour later.

"Sir, we've arrived at the Three Judicial Departments."

The coachman's voice came from outside.

"Alright, let's get off!"

The group gradually got off the carriage, and the guards at the entrance of the Three Judicial Departments were already familiar with Chen Xuan.

The leader put on a smiling face, "Lord Xuan King has arrived!"

"Mm! Please announce us!"

Chen Xuan cupped his hands.

"Lord Xuan King, you're too kind. Please wait a moment!"

He then strode inside.

"Husband, this is the Three Judicial Departments of the capital, so grand, much larger than Molan Mansion."

Luan Ying was amazed by the grandeur of the gates.

Especially the plaque with the words 'Three Judicial Departments', just its length was nearly ten meters.

Each character was bigger than she was.

"It's normal!"

"In the capital, everything is big! Isn't this impressive!"

Chen Xuan laughed.

As the headquarters of all the Three Judicial Departments in Great Yu, it can't be smaller than those below.

A moment later, the leading guard jogged out, "Lord Xuan King, Elder Zhan invites you to the main hall!"

"Alright!"

Chen Xuan nodded slightly, then led the group towards the main hall.

But they only walked halfway before seeing a familiar figure appear in front of them.

"Father, Mother!"

Xiaoqi instantly ran over and hugged Chen Xuan tightly.

"Xiaoqi!"

Lan Meng'Er's tears flowed uncontrollably.

"Mother!"

Xiaoqi then hugged her, "Don't cry, Mother, I'm doing well here. Look, I've grown a little taller!"

He said, gesturing to Lan Meng'Er.

"Good, good!"

The excited Lan Meng'Er kept nodding, "As long as you're well, Mother's heart is at ease."

"Come, there's also Big Aunt and others!"

"Yes, you little ingrate!"

Luan Ying feigned blame but still hugged him, "Little rascal, Third Lady missed you so much!"

"Xiaoqi missed Third Lady too!"

Then he looked up at the other mothers, "And Big Aunt, Aunt Xian, Fourth Lady, Aunt Xian!"

Next was a scene of motherly love, with all the ladies stroking him continuously.

Murmuring.

He's grown taller!

Such a good child!

....

Chen Xuan watched this scene, the corners of his mouth rising. This was the feeling of family.

"You come to me, let them do as they please!" 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

At this moment, an untimely voice rang in Chen Xuan's ears.

Making him feel quite irritated, but he had no choice. He couldn't win in a fight, so he had to endure.

So he instructed, "Xiaoqi, take the mothers out for a stroll. Father will go see Elder Zhan."

"Got it!"

Xiaoqi grinned and replied with a smile.

...

When Chen Xuan arrived at the main hall, he saw Zhan Tian sitting above, grinning at him.

"The old man seems in a good mood!"

Then he bowed respectfully, "Greetings, Elder Zhan!"

"Sit down. We don't bother with such formalities here!"

Zhan Tian waved his hand impatiently.

Chen Xuan didn't stand on ceremony either and sat down directly, "Thank you, Elder Zhan, for your guidance!"

"No need for that!"

"If anyone should be thanking, it's me thanking you."

This was unexpected for Chen Xuan, but thinking about it made sense. Considering Xiaoqi's talents were evident, and this time at the burial ground, the Three Judicial Departments' members were weak, he was a great help to them.

However, outwardly, he didn't dare to take credit, instead smiling and saying, "Elder Zhan, you're too kind. For Xiaoqi to receive your mentoring is his good fortune."

"You hypocritical brat!"

Zhan Tian said with apparent disdain.

"Uh—"

These words left Chen Xuan feeling awkward and helpless inside. The old man, really!

"Sometimes I really feel you're a lot like Liu Sheng, looking honest but... full of schemes!"

"You bastard! You dare talk about me like that when I'm not around?"

At this moment, Liu Sheng stood at the hall's entrance with a dark face, glaring at Zhan Tian.

It seemed he was ready to fight at any moment.

"Tch!"

Zhan Tian gave him no face at all and continued to tease, "These words were originally said by His Majesty. If you dare, go find His Majesty!"

"Hmph!"

Liu Sheng snorted coldly, walking in. This snort was him giving himself a way out.

Go find Emperor Yu... yeah right!

"Haha!"

Making Liu Sheng lose face, Zhan Tian laughed heartily.

But seeing Liu Sheng's menacing look, he quickly restrained himself.

"Can't keep playing around. If I continue, this old fellow might get angry."

Though Zhan Tian seemed rough, he was quite perceptive at heart.