The villagers boarded the Queen—a name Wan'er had chosen herself—with a mixture of terror and excitement. Everyone could see that I was quiet and withdrawn, and knowing I was in a foul mood, no one dared to provoke me. Even my most unruly concubines were afraid now, and my mother-in-law stood to the side, looking anxious.
I reassured her, saying, "These are all my disciples. You don't need to be so constrained. Gu Daya and I are betrothed; strictly speaking, you are a proper elder to me. You will understand many things in time. Just live your life with peace of mind; things will be as they were before."
The castle's flight speed was indeed somewhat slow. After two days, the Queen successfully landed in the Barbaric Mountains. The villagers' initial terror gradually turned into pleasant surprise. As long as Xiao Yu meant them no harm, this was a clear step toward a better life—they were literally in the heavens.
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