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The might exuding from her body was too strong, causing Su Nianxia and the surrounding people to be unable to help themselves from taking a step back. Just like that, Hua Ruge stood in front of her alone.
Everyone was flabbergasted. They did not understand what the High Priest was trying to do.
"You've grown up." Hua Ruge laughed and spoke first.
Beneath the mask, Lan Bing'er's eyes were filled with tears. After a long while, she finally choked with emotions and said: "Elder sister, Bing'er misses you so much."
She was just like before, when she saw Hua Ruge, she was like a child seeing her parents.
Everyone who heard the choked voice were all stunned. What kind of situation was this, that was the Great Yu Dynasty's high priest, just a moment ago he was even so imposing, why does he seem like a little girl in front of Hua Ruge?
Hua Ruge hurriedly stepped forward to pull her arm, and said softly: "Don't lose your composure, let's talk when we get back."
Lan Bing'er had been used to her identity since long ago, and her noble and dignified appearance was completely natural. If she did not see Hua Ruge, she would not have lost control over herself this way.
She lightly nodded her head and controlled her voice for a moment before saying, "Alright."
After that, she led Hua Ruge and continued onward. At the end of the red carpet, a palanquin with a white veil over it was carried over. The two of them sat down together and headed towards Hua Ruge's residence.
All of the nobles and officials present were completely dumbfounded.
He would never have thought that Hua Ruge would have such a deep relationship with the High Priest. Judging from the way the two of them were getting along, it was obvious that Hua Ruge was the one controlling the High Priest.
This was simply unbelievable.
Su Yingxue and Fang Lanxin had long since become dumbstruck and Su Yingxue even wanted to slap themselves twice. She was provoking them just now and was simply courting death.
Also, regarding the allocation of the residences, Hua Ruge was very familiar with the High Priest. Forget about living in the main palace, no one would even dare say a word.
At this time, not only was he unlucky, but he might also implicate the entire Upper Nether Realm.
Fang Lanxin's brain could not come to terms with what had happened. She had seen Hua Ruge lose everything, and she had felt that her current achievements were even more unacceptable.
"Xiao Binger." Su Nianxia thought that it was unbelievable that he was able to blurt it out.
She remembered that the first time she saw Hua Ruge was before she entered the Secret Realm, when this little girl helped him keep the ring. At that time, she was still a naive and honest little girl.
Fang Lanxin looked at her in astonishment, and Su Yingxue did the same.
"Why don't you see who it is? Just wait for the worst." Su Nianxia didn't forget to provoke them.
The expressions of the two became even more unsightly.
Su Nianxia was satisfied as he chased after her.
After a moment of shock, everyone dispersed. As they walked, they muttered, "I never would have thought."
On the other hand, Lan Bing'er was already at Hua Ruge's residence. She took off her mask and threw herself into Hua Ruge's embrace, tears flowing down her face.
"Elder sister."
Her voice was clear and melodious, completely different from before.
Hua Ruge stroked her little head and laughed involuntarily: "I just said that you've grown up, why do you look like a little kid now?"
"Bing'er doesn't want to grow up. Bing'er just wants to follow her sister." Lan Bing'er cried.
"This child." Hua Ruge smiled and hugged her, letting her cry to her heart's content.
After all, she wasn't like him, who could she find if she didn't cry to him after experiencing so much?
After a while, Lan Bing'er wiped her tears: "Elder sister, how have you been?
"Not bad, you don't have to worry about me. Tell me about yourself." Hua Ruge used his sleeves to wipe the corners of her eyes.
"I'm fine too. At that time, the Emperor sent someone to bring me back, saying that I was chosen by the heavens to ask if I was willing to become a priest. I thought that I could help my sister if I had the ability, so I agreed." Lan Bing'er slowly explained.
Her expression was still the same as before, obedient and cute in front of Hua Ruge.
As they spoke, they poured Hua Ruge a cup of tea.
Hua Ruge received it and said: "This is your fortune, do you need to cherish it properly?"
Lan Bing'er nodded seriously: "I know, because this way I can help big sister."
"Silly child, don't keep thinking about me." Hua Ruge advised.
Lan Bing'er did not speak, but the expression in his eyes did not change.
"I'm relieved to see that you're fine. Are you used to being here?" Hua Ruge changed to ask other questions.
"When I first arrived, I was a bit scared. I got used to it after a while, but I still thought of my mother and sister." As Lan Bing'er spoke, he held Hua Ruge's hand and said, "If only I could be by Big Sister's side."
Hua Ruge knew that this child had relied on him ever since his mother passed away. It was not easy for her to be alone in this foreign land.
"From now on, you'll miss me, so come find me." Hua Ruge said.
Lan Bing'er nodded her head repeatedly: "Ok."
The two of them laughed at each other, then ran in from outside. Seeing Lan Bing'er take off his mask, he said in shock: "It really is you."
"Princess Su." Lan Bing'er nodded his head slightly.
"No, no, don't call me that. Just call me by my name." Su Nianxia quickly stopped her.
Lan Bing'er thought for a moment, then called out: "Xia Xia."
"I will call you Bing-Er." Su Nianxia laughed.
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Lan Bing'er nodded: "Okay."
The two of them were about the same age, around fourteen or fifteen years old.
"It's rare to be together, let's eat here tonight." Hua Ruge said to Lan Bing'er.
"Alright, I'll be cooking. Elder sister, you just need to wait for me to eat." Lan Bing'er said habitually.
In the past, she was the one who cooked and everyone drank in the small courtyard. Hua Ruge liked her cooking more but it was no longer possible now.
"You're the High Priest, what right do you have to go to the kitchen?" Hua Ruge stopped her.
Su Nianxia replied, "That's right, if this got out, everyone's views would probably be overturned."
"I don't care about anyone else. Elder sister likes my cooking. I'll go change my clothes." Lan Bing'er laughed mischievously, and then went to the next room to change.
At this moment, she was still wearing the very sacred white robe, and the silver lines on it made people's eyes dazzle.
Hua Ruge swallowed his saliva, and commented: "This child really hasn't changed at all."
"A good name and a good heart, a good girl." Su Nianxia said.
Hua Ruge didn't plan to reply to her fake comment. He only called in a guard and whispered a few words into his ear.
"Elder sister Ruge, what are you doing?" Curious, baby Su Nianxia was the first to ask.
Hua Ruge laughed and said: "We can't do that alone, there's still one more person who is worried about Bing'er."
"You're talking about the Fifth Prince? He's the one leading the troops outside the city." Su Nianxia came back to reality and smiled meaningfully.