Every time they went out, Tang Chong wasn’t idle. At every place they stopped, he would have his men record some of the local conditions.

Meanwhile, Shu’er, Tang Zan, Tang Li, Tang Yu, and Tang Zhaozhao were having fun, exploring everywhere.

They were also attentive to the local conditions and would discuss them, but not in the same manner as Tang Chong.

Tang Chong always had a strong sense of responsibility.

The group traveled incognito, without any grand display, enjoying their journey immensely.

If they were tired, they would enter a space along the way, and after traveling, they felt not weary but rather invigorated.

Because Pei’s had industries all over the country, they even saved the money needed to build palaces.

When they arrived at a place, they could choose to stay if they wanted, or live in the space if they didn’t.

The Southern Border had a lot of delicious food, but it was also the most mysterious place.

Fortunately, under Xinyue’s administration, the place was not like it used to be.

Magically, during their travels, they unexpectedly encountered Shen Wanqing also traveling.

Shen Wanqing and Baili Kong were strolling on the street, buying some local specialties. If they found something they liked, they would purchase it as gifts for their daughters and grandchildren.

It was Baili Kong who spotted Shu’er. Compared to Baili Kong, Shu’er and Tang Zan hadn’t aged a bit over the years.

They didn’t even grow any white hair.

Looking at Baili Kong, he always felt he had grown older over the years.

And Shen Wanqing also aged a bit, but she was still much younger compared to her peers.

When they met, they decided to travel together.

Shu’er saw Pei Yu long after that.

She raised an eyebrow, surprised her father hadn’t given up.

Pei Yu also noticed Shu’er had seen him and walked up to her.

Before Shu’er could say anything, Pei Yu spoke.

"I was worried about your mother, so I came to check on her."

Shu’er raised her eyebrows higher and then laughed, "Uncle Baili will take good care of her."

Pei Yu fell silent, and after a long time, he sighed.

"I always thought your mother and I would be together for a lifetime, but I didn’t expect we didn’t have such fate."

"Even when the War King and Princess Zhan reconciled, I thought I had such an opportunity. In the end, I realized I was somewhat wishful thinking."

Shu’er didn’t mind speaking the truth.

"That’s different. My father-in-law and mother-in-law had misunderstandings before, but the essence was that my father-in-law loved my mother-in-law, and he was quite good to her during the marriage."

"But as for you, dad, those twenty or so years, you weren’t good to my mother at all. Not only were you not good, but you also led others to treat her poorly, so much so that a concubine could even trample over her."

"I even heard from my mother that back then, when the Shen Family was in trouble, you could have helped, but didn’t?"

Seeing Pei Yu’s face becoming more difficult, she didn’t stop her words.

"More importantly, isn’t my mother living well now? She should have been with Uncle Baili years ago."

"They’ve been together for so many years now, and Uncle Baili still respects her a lot, never treating her lightly."

As she said this, Shu’er raised her head, her eyes somewhat indifferent.

"Moreover, he’s been better to us siblings than you ever were."

"Dad, you have so many concubines. Since you’re already separated, why not live happily apart?"

Pei Yu said nothing further, until Shu’er turned and walked a distance away when Pei Yu finally spoke painfully.

"I know, it has never been that your mother couldn’t leave me, but that I couldn’t leave your mother."

"Now when I think about it, perhaps our marriage had ended long ago, after your birth, when I began to doubt her."

Shu’er said no more, continuing to walk forward.

She had always been worried that Shen Wanqing wouldn’t meet the right person. Now it seemed Baili Kong was indeed the most suitable person.

A prince, without any airs, had accompanied Shen Wanqing on travels for so long.

In the evening, Shen Wanqing came to find Shu’er, intending to have a heart-to-heart talk with her.

"What did your father say to you today?"

Shu’er smiled, "Mother, are you worried about something?"

Shen Wanqing, who was initially standing, sighed after hearing Shu’er’s words and sat on the edge of Shu’er’s bed.

"Do you think your mother is unfit for the role?"