"The Emperor means that he won't be coming back in the next few years, not that he won't ever return." Emperor Yongning said, "Your marriage is still valid. The Imperial Decree has been issued, so he can't run away. Even if he did, the Emperor would have him brought back. In short, the Emperor won't let you be humiliated."
"Oh... I see." Jun Ning breathed a sigh of relief.
She initially thought that Qi Xiao had left without saying goodbye because he was angry with her over past events!
When she first learned of Qi Xiao's departure, she had even felt a bit guilty!
But according to what the Emperor said, Qi Xiao must have left to do something, which is why he hasn't returned.
Curiously, Jun Ning asked, "Father, what did Xiao Er leave to do?"
