In the quaint old house, the bamboo in the courtyard stands tall and straight, its branches and leaves lush and verdant. You reach out your hand, I take it; the leaves stretch to the sky, an endless expanse of green. They block out the bright sun and blue sky, leaving dappled shadows on the ground.

The sun shines brightly, a gentle breeze carries the fragrance of flowers. The flowers are red and pink, a riot of colors, a riot of hues, a hundred flowers vying for beauty, truly a scene of serene green and tranquil red, light and deep hues.

Ji Xiaoxiao, with Xuan Yuancheng in tow, knelt before an old man, her heartfelt words bringing tears to the eyes of all who heard them: "Lord Lin, please, you must save my son."

The interior was rustic, decorated simply and unadorned, with ordinary furniture, cups, and bowls. Ji Xiaoxiao knelt in the aisle between the two chairs, directly opposite her above a plaque inscribed with the four characters "明心见性" (Mingxin Jianxing). Below the plaque was the person Ji Xiaoxiao was seeking help from; the man had a kind face and was astonished to see Ji Xiaoxiao kneeling there.

Lin Zisu quickly stood up and personally helped Ji Xiaoxiao up, repeatedly saying, "Madam, I cannot accept such a grand gesture. You saved my family, and I have not yet had the chance to thank you in person. Your kneeling has truly startled me, making me feel like I've lost several years of my life!"

With tears in her eyes, Ji Xiaoxiao grabbed Lin Zisu's hand and pretended to kneel down, "No, no, Lord Lin, you deserve it, you absolutely deserve it. As long as you save my son's life, I am willing to serve you like a slave."

When Lin Zisu heard Ji Xiaoxiao's words about "saving her son" again, she was so surprised that she almost bit her tongue off. "Madam, what do you mean by that?"

It's no wonder Lin Zisu was speechless and made a fuss. Xuanyuan Shi was Xuanyuan Yujing's lawfully wedded wife, and within a year she gave birth to his eldest son, Xuanyuan Cheng. Xuanyuan Shi's position was as secure as a mountain. As the wife of a king and the mother of the next emperor, Lin Zisu couldn't imagine what could have caused Xuanyuan Shi to be so terrified, kneeling and pleading for help from a mere subject. Perhaps Lin Zisu knew, but pretended not to, or simply couldn't believe it.

"Madam, please get up first. We can talk about this later." At Lin Zisu's repeated requests, Ji Xiaoxiao sat down to the side with red eyes, while Xuan Yuancheng sat on Ji Xiaoxiao's lap and played with his little finger.

"Madam, please speak!" Lin Zisu looked like a warrior determined to die, as if a thousand mountains were surging towards him, and his straight body suddenly bent over.

Ji Xiaoxiao sat up straight and slowly told Lin Zisu everything she knew.

After spending a long time together, during their intimate moments, Bai Wanxin became pregnant. For Xuan Yuan Yu Jing, the joy of his beloved carrying the fruit of their love was beyond words.

However, good things often come with difficulties. Since becoming pregnant, Bai Wanxin's physical condition has deteriorated drastically. She walks with difficulty, her knees ache, she is weak and listless, her face is haggard, her eyes are lifeless, and she is getting thinner and thinner. Xuan Yuan Yu Jing was heartbroken and invited the most famous doctors of the time to treat Bai Wanxin, but they all shook their heads and said they were powerless to help.

Enraged and panicked, Xuanyuan Yujing, believing the rumors, summoned a renowned master. The master, true to his reputation, possessed considerable skill. Upon examining Bai Wanxin's pulse, he diagnosed her with palpitations, stating that only the heart blood of the siblings of the child in her womb could cure it.

In the past, Xuanyuan Yujing was not interested in women. Approaching thirty, he only had one child, Xuanyuan Cheng. Xuanyuan Yujing had felt lost and helpless, but seeing Bai Wanxin's precarious state, he hardened his heart and decided to sacrifice Xuanyuan Cheng.

Since her arrival in this world, Ji Xiaoxiao had secretly planted many spies in Bai Wanxin's territory. Xuanyuan Yujing considered himself the ruler of the Xuanyuan Dynasty, and his wife in his own backyard was loyal to him and obeyed his every command. He was unguarded in Bai Wanxin's courtyard, giving Ji Xiaoxiao an opportunity to discover the reason why the original owner of this body couldn't understand why Xuanyuan Yujing treated his own son this way.

The child of the woman he loves is a treasure, while the son of the Xuanyuan clan is just a weed. Right and wrong are clearly distinguished in Xuanyuan Yujing's heart, and even the Chu River and Han border are not as accurate as his division.

Upon hearing the details of Ji Xiaoxiao's crying over every sentence, Lin Zisu slammed his fist on the armrest of his chair in a fit of rage. "Outrageous! Outrageous! That woman Bai Wanxin is a menace! Why won't Your Majesty heed my advice?"

Ji Xiaoxiao opened her mouth to comfort Lin Zisu and tell her not to be angry, but Xuan Yuancheng interrupted first. Startled by Lin Zisu, Xuan Yuancheng started howling like a banshee, scaring Lin Zisu so much that she stumbled and almost fell. Ji Xiaoxiao had to coax him for a while before she finally managed to sob and fall asleep.

"Madam, I have been rude. I am guilty." Lin Zisu sincerely apologized to Ji Xiaoxiao.

Ji Xiaoxiao waved her hand, pressing Lin Zisu for a way to save the life. Lin Zisu thought for a moment, sat back in his chair, pondered for a while, and asked, "Madam, do you know which part of the flood should be treated first for the most appropriate and effective solution?"

Ji Xiaoxiao had no prior knowledge of this kind, and the original owner's omnipotence did not include farming and water management. As a result, Ji Xiaoxiao knew nothing when asked, and shook her head with a slightly flushed face.

Lin Zisu didn't say anything, but continued to say as if to himself, "To control water, we must first control the source of the water. The best way to control water is to dredge and block it in a proper manner, regulate the river channel, and build dikes and defenses. Similarly, to deal with a troublesome matter, we only need to find the source and cut it cleanly and efficiently."

"Lord Lin, what do you mean...?" Ji Xiaoxiao left her sentence unfinished, and Lin Zisu continued, "Bai Wanxin cannot be kept."

Ji Xiaoxiao originally thought that Lin Zisu would unite the officials to speak frankly and force Xuanyuan Yujing to abandon Xuanyuan Cheng. Little did she know that Lin Zisu would be so bold as to threaten to eliminate Bai Wanxin. Ji Xiaoxiao had also considered killing Bai Wanxin herself, but she had no choice but to give up because of Xuanyuan Yujing.

Ultimately, was it Bai Wanxin's fault that Xuanyuan Yujing killed Xuanyuan Cheng? If she hadn't contracted this inexplicable heart palpitation disease that required Xuanyuan Cheng's heart's blood, would Xuanyuan Cheng have met such a tragic end?

The original owner's wish was to protect Xuan Yuancheng, but that doesn't mean they harbored no other resentment. The original owner hoped that, while ensuring Xuan Yuancheng's safety, they could avenge any wrongs and make their enemies pay with their blood.

Lin Zisu wanted to eliminate the original owner's hatred towards her enemies, so how could Ji Xiaoxiao refuse?

Ji Xiaoxiao quickly prepared the manpower for the attack on the city and the seizure of territory, while Lin Zisu went to contact a powerful figure in the court whose mere stomp of his foot could make the entire Xuanyuan Dynasty tremble. Two hours later, the group met at the gate of the Xuanyuan ancestral home.

With Ji Xiaoxiao leading the way, Lin Zisu and his group quickly arrived at Bai Wanxin's courtyard. Ji Xiaoxiao gestured for them to move forward, and the thugs swiftly rolled up their sleeves and forced open the courtyard gate.

The courtyard gate was violently kicked open, startling everyone inside who screamed. Bai Wanxin, her brow furrowed with worry, slowly appeared before Ji Xiaoxiao, her pregnant body visibly heavy.

Bai Wanxin looked haggard, but her stunning beauty was still undeniable. She asked weakly, "Who are you?" There was doubt, but no fear. Bai Wanxin was certain that the people in front of her would not dare to do anything to her.

"You'll soon find out who we are," Ji Xiaoxiao said, and the thugs quickly subdued the people in Bai Wanxin's courtyard.

Ji Xiaoxiao crossed her arms and looked calmly at Bai Wanxin, a mysterious smile on her face, adding a touch of wickedness to Ji Xiaoxiao's great deeds for the country and the people.

A loud "bang"—the sound of a body hitting the wall and falling to the ground during a fight—suddenly reached Ji Xiaoxiao's ears.