Chapter 474 With me here, I will never let Sheng Sheng suffer the slightest grievance.

"Furthermore, the princess and young master Pei are childhood sweethearts, and their friendship is already very good. Who can predict what will happen in the future? Young master Pei is deeply in love with the princess now, but he is still just a boy the same age as the fourth prince, and the princess is just a child. It is indeed too early and too light to talk about liking someone now."

It's not just that the portion is too light.

Sheng Sheng is someone who has been through life and death together. She is Xie Yunchuan's beloved younger sister, whom he lost and then found again. In his eyes, no one else would cherish Sheng Sheng as much as he does.

However, Xie Yunchuan had to admit that Pei Ji was indeed a rare talent. When he first came to Yu State, he was not even nine years old and he knew how to hide his talents. Now he knows how to leverage his strengths to grow.

Xie Yunchuan's eyes were deep, his tone carrying a complex mix of approval: "He has a resilient spirit, exceptional strategic skills, and is far more insightful than his peers. Although he has been able to expand his own empire with my help, I cannot deny that he will definitely achieve what he wants in the future. Such a person is indeed worthy of Sheng Sheng. It's just..."

He paused slightly, a sharp, protective glint in his eyes: "No matter how outstanding they are, if they dare to betray Sheng Sheng even in the slightest, I will fight with everything I have to show them no mercy."

"Your Highness, please rest assured. Didn't Your Highness say that the situation in Song is about to undergo a dramatic change? Although I don't know much about the other details, judging from Your Highness's words, Young Master Pei must be the one who is causing trouble, right? Young Master Pei is very outstanding at such a young age and is a reliable person. Furthermore, Sheng Sheng is intelligent and insightful, and has her own judgment; otherwise, she wouldn't regard him as a confidant. I think Your Highness's help for Young Master Pei is not only for the sake of the overall situation, but also for some other reason, isn't it?"

Xie Yunchuan remained silent.

Indeed, Xie Yunchuan's decision to help Pei Ji from the very beginning proved that he also trusted Pei Ji.

Li Manyan smiled and said, "Your Highness, even if things go wrong, we still have you. Are we afraid of Pei Ji alone?"

Xie Yunchuan nodded: "Of course. With me here, I will never let Shengsheng suffer the slightest grievance."

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after a while.

The palace was bustling with preparations for the upcoming wedding, and Consort Rong was personally handling many aspects, keeping herself extremely busy.

In the morning, Sheng Sheng would spend her mornings learning from the tutor in Yuqing Palace, and in the afternoons she would sometimes help Consort Rong with some small tasks.

However, what Sheng Sheng did most was to wholeheartedly look forward to the arrival of the Rong family.

She had never met any of the Rong family members, but based on Consort Rong's descriptions, she had sketched countless warm images of them in her mind.

Sometimes the power of blood ties is so strong that even if you've never met them, just thinking of the word "family" can bring a warm feeling to your heart.

Sheng Sheng was just hoping that the Rong family would arrive soon. Anyway, she was always outgoing and didn't care if they were unfamiliar with her. She could talk to them and tell them all the joy and expectations she had been holding back for so long.

Amidst the eager anticipation of counting down the days, the Rong family finally arrived in the capital on January 18th.

The Rong family, with all its male members dedicating themselves to the battlefield, is truly a family of loyalty and bravery.

However, as a general guarding the northern frontier, Yung Kwong's first task upon returning to the capital was naturally to enter the palace to meet the emperor, report on border defense matters, and then reminisce about family matters.

The Rong family had just arrived in the capital and were eager to see their children. Rong Kuangzhi immediately took his children and grandchildren to meet the Emperor, while he asked Old Madam Rong to take the other female relatives to Jinxiu Palace first.

The news had already reached Jinxiu Palace, and Consort Rong and Shengsheng were eagerly awaiting it.

Xie Yunchuan, of course, went to discuss matters with them.

Inside the brocade palace, Consort Rong sat upright on the couch, her fingertips unconsciously twisting a handkerchief, her eyes filled with undisguised anticipation.

Sheng Sheng couldn't sit still. She would run to the corridor to look around, and then come back to tug at Consort Rong's sleeve and ask questions. Her little face was full of excitement, and she didn't even want to touch her favorite snacks.

"Mother, why hasn't Grandmother arrived yet?" Sheng Sheng asked, tilting her little face up.

Consort Rong smiled and ruffled her hair: "It will be soon. The journey from the North to the capital is long and we have already waited for so long. Can't we wait a little longer?"

No sooner had the words been spoken than a palace servant outside the hall announced loudly, "Madam Rong has arrived—"

Sheng Sheng's eyes lit up, and she immediately broke free from Consort Rong's hand, standing properly behind Consort Rong with her hands instinctively pressed tightly against her legs, looking every bit the obedient child.

She wanted to greet her maternal grandmother and two aunts with her best spirits and most obedient demeanor!

Seeing her like this, Consort Rong smiled slightly and gently patted the back of her hand, offering silent comfort.

He remained completely still, determined to leave them with the best first impression.

The curtain was slightly lifted, revealing Madam Rong, dressed in an elegant jacket and adorned with simple jade ornaments in her hair. Approaching sixty, she still looked as radiant as a woman in her forties, her kind eyes full of warmth. Behind her followed two aunts with heroic and spirited demeanors.

The three entered the hall with hurried steps.

Their gazes fell on the small figure behind Consort Rong, and all three paused, their eyes instantly filled with tenderness and urgency.

This was the first time they had seen Sheng Sheng, and they felt sorry for her for the many hardships she had suffered when she was lost as a child. Now that she had finally been found, their eyes welled up with tears at just one glance.

Sheng Sheng's eyes lit up, but she remained firmly in place. Only when they approached did she follow Consort Rong forward, curtsy respectfully, her voice soft yet clear: "Greetings, Grandmother; greetings, Aunts."

Madam Rong quickly stepped forward and pulled her into her arms. Her embrace was gentle yet filled with the preciousness of something lost and found again. Her voice trembled slightly as she said, "Good, good, good. Good child, you've suffered so much."

He gently stroked her hair with his palm, caressing it again and again, his loving gaze tracing her features, his heartache almost overflowing.

Sheng Sheng knew what she was talking about, her eyes crinkled into a smile, and she nuzzled her little face against Old Madam Rong's palm.

"It's not bitter, it's not bitter, I'm having a great time!"

The little girl's clear eyes showed no pain, and she didn't seem to be lying at all.

"Grandmother, Sheng Sheng is very happy with Mother, Brother, and everyone else!"

She had long since let go of those painful memories, as time passed and those who had hurt her were punished.

People should always look forward; what's the point of life if you're always living in pain?

Besides, she is indeed very happy now.

The people who love her are by her side, and the people she loves are also by her side.

Everything is perfect.

Madam Rong and her two wives were filled with mixed emotions, feeling both gratified that she had managed to break free from the shadows of the past and live such a clear and bright life.

I felt a pang of heartache for her, who had endured so many hardships at such a young age, yet still comforted her elders.

How did this child grow up like this?

She's well-behaved, and... precocious.

Sometimes, precocity is not entirely a positive term.