The legitimate daughter was reborn, and the emperor’s little Jiaojiao went crazy.

Chapter 994: Rekindling the Will to Fight

A warm feeling welled up in Song Shenzhi's heart.

He had originally been discussing marriage with the eldest daughter of the Guo family in the capital, and had already reached the stage of engagement. But when something happened to the Song family, the Guo family sent someone to take back the engagement letter.

He didn't really take the Guo family seriously at first, and he knew very little about Miss Guo in particular.

But when I'm in trouble and someone steps on me, I always feel uncomfortable.

But this is the reality in this world.

When things are going smoothly for you, there are many people around you, it’s lively and bustling, and all the evildoers have kind smiles on their faces.

When you are walking in the mud, it is hard to find someone to talk to. People are afraid that you will bring bad luck to them, so they can't avoid you.

Only this girl cared deeply about a sinner like him. This made him feel a warmth he had never felt before, and even the wind in Iron Horse City became warmer.

The girl in front of me has a small round face and curved eyebrows. She has an ordinary but festive and comfortable appearance.

Song Shenzhi had the urge to tell her what was really on his mind, but he felt it was too abrupt, so he lowered his brows and dared not look at her again.

Nan Yan didn't notice anything and went in quickly to serve tea.

In a flash, she came out again, without bothering to talk to Song Shenzhi anymore, and went straight to call Bei Hui and Lord Zhuo to come and discuss matters.

She was in a hurry, and Song Shenzhi keenly realized that something big seemed to have happened.

After a while, Lord Zhuo and Bei Hui came, both with solemn expressions on their faces.

Not only that, even his father Song Yuanjiu came.

The father and son looked at each other and said nothing.

Song Yuanjiu followed Lord Zhuo into the house.

Song Shenzhi was a little scared, wondering if it had anything to do with his family. Ever since something happened at home, he was like a frightened bird, afraid of another misfortune.

Their Song family can no longer withstand any more wind and rain.

He was feeling very uncomfortable and paced up and down the corridor.

Nan Yan came out of the house serving tea and saw Song Shenzhi like an ant on hot pot.

Unexpectedly, she walked to the left, and Song Shenzhi also walked to the left.

She walked to the right, and Song Shenzhi also walked to the right.

After a few times like this, Nan Yan couldn't help but smile, "Mr. Song, what are you talking about?"

Song Shenzhi's ears turned red with shame. He stood still, lowering his eyebrows, "Don't call me 'Young Master', I'm just a sinner."

Nan Yan actually didn't know much about the Song family. She just simply thought that anyone the princess was willing to take care of must be a good person, so she paid extra attention to them.

Seeing that Mrs. Song was beautiful and gentle, Nan Yan was afraid that she could not stand the cold in Tiema City, so she specially distributed some charcoal to the Song family under the banner of the princess.

She later reported this to Shi Anxia. Shi Anxia said that the Song family came to Tiema City to serve, so they should not send silver charcoal, for fear that someone with ulterior motives would see it and report it to the court to use the law to make a fuss. She also said that if they really had to send it, they should send coarse charcoal.

Nan Yan took note of it and continued to send charcoal to the Song family.

The thick charcoal produced a lot of smoke, and after heating it for a while, her face was all blackened. Nan Yan felt very bad, so she started to care about the Song family in other ways.

Song Shenzhi cautiously made way.

Nan Yan did not leave either, but stayed outside the house, not allowing anyone to get close and hear what the lady was discussing.

Inside the house, Shi Anxia told everyone in the house an extremely important matter: she would leave for Beijing immediately.

She first told Bei Hui and Zhuo Qiran straight to the point, "I'm going back to the capital, and I'll leave the children to you two to take care of."

Bei Hui was shocked, "Madam, aren't you going to take me with you?"

Zhuo Qiran was still depressed, "Princess, are you still willing to believe me?"

Shi Anxia was silent for a moment, her eyes moving between the two of them, and finally she spoke slowly: "This trip back to Beijing is dangerous and unpredictable, and I have many important matters to attend to, so it's inconvenient to bring the child with me. I'm even more afraid..." Her voice was slightly hoarse, "I'm even more afraid that the child is innocent and will become a handle for others to threaten me."

She raised her eyes to look at Zhuo Qiran, "Master Zhuo, although the business world is broad, you must always put justice before profit. Gu magic is like a knife, it can heal people but also kill people." Her voice gradually became deeper, "People's hearts are unpredictable. How can you tell who is good and who is evil in those who ask for Gu? Don't wait until a disaster occurs and regret it for the rest of your life."

Zhuo Qiran bowed and clasped his fists, his voice as deep as thunder, "I will follow the princess's instructions." Suddenly he straightened his back, a gleam in his eyes, "Princess, don't worry, as long as I am still alive, I will protect the young marquis and the young princess."

Shi Anxia nodded slightly. She trusted Zhuo Qiran's methods, not to mention that there was Bei Hui who was so attentive and caring by her side.

She warned, "If you have any problem, you should discuss it with Bei Hui. Bei Hui is more cautious than you in dealing with the ways of the world."

Zhuo Qiran glanced at Bei Hui and found that the girl had a stern look on her face. From last night until now, she had never given him a good look.

I was in a state of panic.

Shi Anxia didn't have time to ponder their flirting. She just turned her gaze to Song Yuanjiu, put down the celadon teacup in her hand, and said gently, "Sir, you are now my son's mentor. Today I also entrust the children to you. I hope you will not be instigated by others and make the next mistake. You must remember the lesson of the past."

Song Yuanjiu hurriedly bowed to the ground, his sleeves of coarse cloth sweeping across the blue bricks, "Song is a criminal, and the princess saved my life with the golden medal of immunity from death, which is truly a grace of rebirth. I am willing to repay you with my life. If I break this oath, heaven and earth will punish me together."

He felt a little uneasy, smelling a hint of danger, but this did not shake him, instead it made him more resolute.

Finally, An Xia looked at Qiu Zhiyan and said, "Cousin, the entire Lingzhou government affairs are now handed over to you."

As soon as he finished speaking, Qiu Zhiyan knelt on one knee, "Your Majesty, I will not refuse even if I die."

In the afternoon, Shi Anxia met with General Wu Qicheng, the defender of Tiema City, and General Zhao Zhui, the commander of the border army.

It was late spring in March, and the peach and plum trees were in full bloom. Shi Anxia settled everyone down and hugged the children goodbye.

The imperial physician sent from the capital was ready to return, and Kang Chenyan and his wife Zhong Xiyue were also on the way back. At that time, Anxia took off her fancy clothes, dressed in plain clothes, and took Dong Xi and Xiyue and their husbands in a green-covered carriage and quietly returned to the capital.

After enduring wind and rain along the way, we finally arrived in the capital when the beautiful April season was almost over.

The capital was still as prosperous as before, with cars and horses lining the long streets. But upon closer inspection, the common people were whispering to each other, the imperial guards were patrolling more frequently, and even the flags on the palace walls seemed to be hanging lower than before.

Under the imperial city, undercurrents were already surging. Subtle changes had finally taken place in the capital.

"Madam," Zhong Xiyue was reluctant to leave, "Will my husband and I go back to your house with you?"

She was really worried about her madam, and she saw her madam distracted several times along the way.

Shi Anxia gently stroked the back of Xiyue's trembling hand and said gently, "Just follow Doctor Kang back to the mansion and wait. If there is any need, I will send someone to look for you."

Finally, after thinking it over again and again, she quietly told him, "My mother...is missing."

Xiyue's pupils shrank suddenly, and she hurriedly covered her lips with a handkerchief, swallowing her scream. She knew that this matter was of great importance, and she calmly adjusted her sleeves, "If the Madam has any orders, my husband and I will not refuse even if it means death."

After saying this, she nudged Doctor Kang's elbow.

Doctor Kang immediately understood and bowed solemnly, "The princess has taken great care of my husband and me in the past, and I am now frustrated that I have no way to repay her. But since I have received your order, I will not regret it even if I die nine times."

Xiyue nodded desperately, "Yes, yes, yes, Madam, please don't be polite with us."

Shi Anxia rekindled his fighting spirit, smiled slightly, and said gracefully, "With you guys here, I won't lose!"