Cui Jinyi looked up in shock, then realized what was happening and hurriedly waved her hands in a panic.

"No, no, that's not what I meant!"

She knew her own limitations very well, and she didn't have the audacity to think that Zhen Wanwan would openly oppose the prince for her sake.

“Madam Zhen, I am revealing my true identity not so that you can avenge me.”

Cui Jinyi's eyes grew even more determined, and she said without hesitation, "This subordinate wishes to follow you and will obey your orders from now on."

"If you are willing to take us in, the Cui family's weapons will be given to you unconditionally."

Zhen Wanwan raised an eyebrow, her heart pounding with joy. She had been thinking about how to hook up with Cui Jinyi, but unexpectedly, he had delivered himself right to her doorstep.

Zhen Wanwan didn't seem very excited about the weapon she mentioned. After all, with the Space in the universe, she was certain that no one in her current era could produce a better weapon than hers.

Of course, this is all predicated on her having the money to buy more advanced weapons...

While Cui Jinyi was anxious and uneasy, Zhen Wanwan didn't keep her waiting for long, and gave her an answer after thinking for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.

"Okay, I'll protect you from now on. As for those who bullied you, I'll make sure you get your revenge."

A relaxed smile finally appeared on Cui Jinyi's face. Zhen Wanwan tapped her cheek and said with a hint of seriousness, "I don't have many rules here, but betrayal is not tolerated, do you understand?"

Cui Jinyi nodded hurriedly, raised his hair and swore, "My wife, rest assured, even if I am executed by slow slicing, I will never betray you."

Seeing the innocence that finally appeared in front of her, which belonged to her age, Zhen Wanwan's lips unconsciously curled up.

"Alright, get up quickly, take this money and go out to buy some nice clothes. Come report to me tomorrow."

Cui Jinyi didn't stand on ceremony. Knowing that this was Zhen Wanwan's special care for them, she thanked her and accepted the gift.

However, her cheeks still flushed red, and she scratched her head shyly: "Thank you, Madam Zhen, but I am a man and do not need to wear nice clothes."

As she said this, Cui Jinyi's eyes flickered; she didn't want to reveal her gender yet.

People in the world always have many constraints and prejudices against women, and she was afraid that if she told Zhen Wanwan, she would become cold towards her.

Zhen Wanwan laughed out loud. This child is really cunning, but she can understand it.

The family consists of three people, and the two elderly people are getting on in years. If Cui Jinyi doesn't stand up for herself soon, she might be bullied.

However, Zhen Wanwan didn't want the two of them to be wearing masks in the future.

"Actually... I know you are a girl."

Seeing Cui Jinyi's shocked and flustered expression, Zhen Wanwan smiled and reassured her, "Don't be nervous, don't worry, I didn't mean to blame you."

"However, we'll be spending a lot of time together from now on, so I hope we can be open and honest with each other. What do you think?"

Cui Jinyi's face returned to normal from its deathly paleness. Her heart was pounding as she pondered when she had been exposed.

She always thought she was very good at disguising herself. She met other people along the way and no one ever discovered that she was a girl. Even her grandfather said that she looked more like a boy than her brother.

"My wife, I..."

Cui Jinyi didn't know how to explain it. She had just expressed her loyalty when the person involved discovered that she was actually a woman.

It would be better for her to just confess herself; I wonder if Lady Zhen will question her character.

To everyone's surprise, Zhen Wanwan simply waved her hand and said calmly, "No need to explain anything. Just be yourself here, I'll take care of everything!"

Zhen Wanwan's words brought tears to Cui Jinyi's eyes. She hadn't felt the support of someone in a long time.

This feels so good.

After Cui Jinyi left, Zhen Wanwan went out to prepare gifts for her family and hurried back to Guangling County before lunch.

Sitting in the carriage, Zhen Wanwan was eager to go home. Everyone says that children forget things easily. She hadn't seen her for several days and wondered if her darlings and sweethearts missed her.

"Little sister! It looks like Mom and Cuihua are coming to pick us up with the children!"

Zhen Fugui, with her sharp eyes, spotted Old Lady Li and the others standing at the entrance of Meizi Village and excitedly called out to Zhen Wanwan.

Upon hearing this, Zhen Wanwan quickly leaned out of the car window and saw Old Lady Li secretly wiping away a tear.

Guabao and Tianbao were held in the arms of Old Lady Li and Granny Zhang respectively, looking pitifully in her direction.

At this moment, Zhen Wanwan's eyes welled up with tears, and one tear slid down her cheek. It felt so good to have this bond of family!

No matter where she goes, there are people waiting for her to come home, hoping for her to return!

"Mother! I'm back!"

The few days felt like an eternity to Grandma Li and Zhen Wanwan. Grandma Li kept looking at Zhen Wanwan and, seeing that she was unharmed, finally felt relieved.

I had planned to give my daughter a good talking-to when she came home, but after seeing her return, I was filled with longing and had no intention of lecturing her anymore.

"It's good to be back, it's good to be back. The two kids have been so demanding these past few days while you were gone!"

Zhen Wanwan had noticed the two children long ago. She saw that Tianbao was nestled in Grandma Li's arms, not crying or making a fuss. When the elders spoke, she waited obediently.

However, her pouting lips and teary eyes betrayed how much she missed her mother.

"Cool kiss~ Cool kiss~ Hug me~"

Sweetie was as clingy as ever, and now that her mother noticed her, she pitifully begged for comfort.

Sometimes, Tianbao secretly despises herself. She's older than her mother, even including her past life, so why does she still habitually act like a child?

However, she was very happy; her mother's embrace was so warm!

Zhen Wanwan lovingly took Tianbao and kissed her repeatedly. At the same time, she didn't neglect the little darling who was pretending to be an adult but whose eyes were full of expectation.

"Sweetie~ Do you miss Mommy?"

Feeling her mother's warmth, the little one felt completely at ease.

He wasn't like his sister, a child who knew nothing. Through his grandmother's constant nagging these past few days, he had come to know that his mother had gone out alone to do dangerous things.

He had heard his maternal grandfather and eldest uncle talk about the situation outside Xinyang Prefecture, and that the Northern Hu people were eyeing the city covetously.

If his mother were discovered, she would likely be in danger, and he had been suffering from insomnia for the past few days.

I pray day and night that my mother will return safely.

Zhen Fugui looked at her pitiful nephew, felt sorry for him, took him and placed him on her neck.

"Mom, let's go back quickly! It's so hot today!"

Grandma Li glared at Zhen Fugui, then, feeling sorry for Zhen Wanwan, pulled her home with her.

Wang Cuihua looked at Grandpa Zhen standing at the back of the crowd and said politely, "Dad, dinner is ready at home, let's go back!"

Grandpa Zhen nodded in satisfaction; his eldest daughter-in-law was getting better and better.