As Deputy General Zhang was vigilantly watching the bushes, he suddenly saw a figure rush out from within. He instinctively raised his bow and arrow and shot it without saying a word.

"ah!"

A delicate cry of surprise rang out, and a disheveled girl turned pale with fright and fell to the ground, narrowly avoiding a sharp arrow...

And this young girl is none other than Ma Xinyue, the daughter of the Vice Minister who was trapped in the bandits' den yesterday!

Exhausted from fleeing all night, she finally saw the army the next afternoon. Overjoyed and excited, she rushed out without regard for her fatigue, only to be met with a deadly arrow!

Just as she was terrified and nearly fainted, a cold and authoritative voice rang in her ears. She looked up and was immediately drawn to the person...

His handsome face looked very serious. His tall figure sat on horseback, his imposing physique making him appear very dignified. His slightly furrowed brows exuded a strange sense of security! In particular, the armor and military uniform worn by the generals of the Tianlong Kingdom reflected a tender side of a tough man in the sunlight!

"thump!"

A clear heartbeat came through, and Ma Xinyue's face instantly turned red. Especially when she remembered her embarrassing outburst, she felt incredibly awkward.

After asking a question, Wang Yan saw that the person did not respond and instead stood motionless like a fool, his brows furrowed and his tone devoid of any warmth.

"Is he an idiot? Pass down the order, continue advancing!"

Having said that, the entire army completely ignored the girl and continued marching forward.

Ma Xinyue was deeply embarrassed and shy, and didn't react at all. She didn't know why, but she suddenly felt that this kind of man was the most suitable for her. Those talented men and beautiful women that she used to envy seemed particularly ridiculous at this moment!

It wasn't until a silver ingot was thrown in front of her that she quickly came to her senses. When she looked up with surprise and shyness, she saw another ordinary yet cold and hard face.

This made Ma Xinyue's face darken instantly, and she was extremely displeased!

Deputy General Zhang had only felt a little guilty for almost killing a young girl, which was why he threw her the silver as compensation. However, when the girl suddenly looked up, she suddenly showed disgust and anger, which made him somewhat uneasy.

He couldn't help but agree in his heart! "The general is right, he really is a fool! What a pity for such a beautiful girl..."

Thinking it over, he said it aloud and then rode away on his horse. But these words made Ma Xinyue feel extremely ashamed and angry.

"You...you stop right there!"

Deputy General Zhang was taken aback, then realized that the girl was talking about him. He didn't want to pay attention to her, but then he saw the girl charge forward and block his horse. Luckily, he stopped in time, otherwise the girl would have been trampled into mincemeat!

Thinking this, Deputy General Zhang glared at him angrily.

"You don't want to live anymore? Do you know the consequences of blocking a horse's hooves!"

This sight terrified Ma Xinyue, and the shame and anger that had just surged up were instantly suppressed, leaving her face deathly pale.

"I...I didn't mean to!"

As she finished speaking, her eyes darted around in a panic, but she caught sight of the tall, imposing man about to leave. Without thinking twice, she sprinted forward, shouting as she did so.

"General! General, wait for me!"

After finally running to within a short distance of Wang Yan, the girl stopped, panting. Her beautiful face was filled with fear and helplessness, and her pitiful eyes stared straight at the powerful man in front of her.

This expression instantly drew the attention of the others around Wang Yan. Even Huang Zhong, who hadn't spoken until now, couldn't help but take a second look. Seeing this, the girl felt a surge of pride and smugness.

The next second, his expression froze on his face!

Upon hearing the voice, Wang Yan was extremely displeased. He frowned and looked at her with a serious expression, his voice icy cold.

"Those who obstruct the army's advance shall be punished with twenty lashes in accordance with Article 32 of the Military Law!"

Clearly, the man in front of him wasn't buying it. When Deputy General Zhang, who had just caught up, heard this, he burst out laughing. Sorry, his general had no idea how to write the words "cherish a woman" or "show tenderness to a woman."

The girl bit her lip slightly, lowered her head, and felt unwilling. After a moment, she looked up at that handsome face, her eyes revealing her determination to win!

She then put on a pitiful expression, her voice both soft and strong.

"General, wait! I am Ma Xinyue, the daughter of a Vice Minister. I was chased and ended up here. I beg you to take me back to the capital. My father will be eternally grateful!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Yan merely glanced at her, his thin, indifferent lips curving slightly upwards, seemingly with a hint of sarcasm.

"Ha! I, a first-rank general, need a third-rank civil official to be grateful to me?"

After saying that, Ma Xinyue was full of surprise and then blushed. She then realized that the person in front of her was actually the head of the military generals in the court - General Wang Yan!

She had heard about General Wang's expedition before, but she didn't pay much attention to it at first. However, she didn't expect to meet him here today. What he said was also true. The Vice Minister seemed to be a high-ranking official, but in the capital, he was no match for the General's Mansion!

"The general is right, I was being presumptuous!"

Wang Yan didn't say anything more. He frowned and glanced at Ma Xinyue, looking like he didn't want to cause any trouble. Then he said to Deputy General Zhang.

"It's up to you! If she keeps making a fuss, she'll hold you responsible!"

He wasn't completely oblivious to everything that had just happened; let Vice General Zhang deal with what he'd caused!

Ma Xinyue clearly hadn't expected her polite and strong plea for a ride to have such an outcome, and her face immediately turned sour. However, she couldn't directly say, "I hope to ride on the same horse as the general, and I hope the general will agree."

After she made way, Wang Yan left directly. Seeing this, Deputy General Zhang said that he was also innocent. He was a married man, how could he dare to violate the chastity of a young woman?

In the end, Ma Xinyue rode a horse alone. Because she didn't know how to ride, her face turned pale and her inner thighs were chafed sore, but she didn't dare to utter a sound.

This place is about a month's journey from the capital...

A day later, Qin Qing and the others finally arrived in Qingcheng. When she anxiously ran back to Aunt Wang's house, she found it desolate and deserted, clearly uninhabited for some time. Her rented room was a mess.

Seeing this, she finally gave up hope and slumped to the ground in despair, her mind filled with Zhang He's worried words and Mu Xing's innocent sleeping face as she left...

She had finally gained a family and felt warmth after coming into this world, but now it has fallen apart!

That's right, Qin Qing is an orphan who finally established herself in society through her own hard work. After transmigrating, she is fortunate to have a young and adorable granddaughter, a mature-beyond-the-year grandson, and a gentle and timid daughter-in-law.

Having finally changed her son's fate, she lost her family once again...