Mother, I am back!

Baili Hongzhuang quietly listened to the conversation between Mu Lingbing and Gu Jinghe, understanding the immense loneliness they must have endured all these years.

Mu Lingbing and Lan Yunxiao had been tormented by Yue Siqing, while Mu Jinse had suffered in her own way.

Baili Hongzhuang couldn't help but feel incredulous as Gu Jinghe's gaze fell on her. It was hard to believe that she had survived the seemingly inevitable death and grown into such an exceptional person.

"Yixuan, I never thought I would have the chance to see you again," Gu Jinghe couldn't help but sigh, overflowing with joy.

The arrival of Mu Lingbing and her group had brought so much good news.

When Mu Lingbing gave birth to Baili Hongzhuang, Gu Jinghe had accompanied Mu Jinse to congratulate the Blue family. Young Lan Yixuan was incredibly adorable back then.

Upon learning what had happened to Lan Yixuan, Gu Jinghe had been furious. Now, being able to see her once again was truly a mercy from heaven.

Baili Hongzhuang smiled, her transformation something that no one could have anticipated.

"Everything is destined by fate," Baili Hongzhuang said, and Gu Jinghe nodded in agreement with a deep glimmer in her eyes.

"Yes, everything is predetermined. None of us could have imagined that your family would have a day of reunion. I believe the palace lord will also recover," Gu Jinghe clenched her fists. They had all endured so much pain, and she believed that the heavens wouldn't be so cruel.

Before long, the three of them arrived at Mu Jinse's chamber.

Mu Lingbing looked at the familiar chamber, her eyes slightly reddened, and a glistening tear formed at the corner of her eye.

"After all these years, everything is still the same," Mu Lingbing said. The disciples were forbidden from approaching the palace lord's chamber, but she had lived here since childhood and was familiar with everything.

During the days when she was confined and tormented by Yue Siqing, she often reminisced about everything that happened here in her dreams.

"The palace lord is inside the chamber. Go ahead, I believe she's aware of your arrival and will be overjoyed," Gu Jinghe's eyes were also moist. After waiting for so many years, they had finally returned.

She, an outsider, should leave them at this moment.

Upon hearing her words, Baili Hongzhuang and Mu Lingbing exchanged a glance and walked together to the entrance of the chamber.

"Master, I'm back," Mu Lingbing looked at the mahogany door and could only utter those few words before tears streamed down her face.

She had missed her master so much, yearning for everything in this place.

Ever since she arrived here, she could no longer hold back the tears that stung her eyes.

After speaking the words she had wanted to say for over a decade, Mu Lingbing finally broke down in sobs.

"Master, I'm back. I came back too late, and I knew too late. Mother, I'm back."

"Crack!"

A sound of a teacup shattering resonated within the chamber. It seemed that the owner was too shocked and accidentally broke the cup.

Baili Hongzhuang sat beside Mu Lingbing, looking at her tearful state. Her own emotions surged uncontrollably, overwhelming her.

Years of separation, years of torment—now, they could finally reunite!

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