One month later, Qianlong found Xiaoyanzi and the others. After much persuasion, all grudges between them were dispelled.
Xiaoyanzi and her companions decided to return to the capital with Qianlong. Xuanzang was naturally overjoyed; strictly speaking, it had been less than a year since he helped them escape the capital. Not only had he suffered no losses, but he had also formed ties with the princes and princesses. Thanks to his repeated protection of the group, he had even won the Emperor's praise, meaning his journey to the Western Paradise to retrieve scriptures was just around the corner.
Filled with anticipation, Xuanzang returned to the capital alongside the others.
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