"Could it be that you don't intend to make your aunt happy about such a small matter?" the Queen Mother asked in a deep voice, with something flowing in her eyes.
Emperor Shunde seemed to have remembered something and denied it, "How could it be? Mother, you are worrying too much. It's just a child. If aunt is happy, eight or ten is not a problem."
"You owe her this." The Queen Mother's voice grew colder and she said nothing more.
Emperor Shunde's eyes tightened, he sat for a moment and then left.
Although Princess Yi Yang's return to Beijing was somewhat sudden, Emperor Shunde still went to greet her in person.
Everyone said that Emperor Shunde was a man of affection and righteousness, and that he was so filial to Princess Yiyang, his non-biological aunt.
Xia Zhiliao just wanted to laugh. Without the support of Princess Yiyang and her husband, how could Emperor Shunde easily sit on the throne? Even if he did, with so many wars, he would not be able to keep his throne if it were not for General Chang Yun.
It's just a matter of face, which is far worse than bleeding and losing one's life.
As for the fact that Emperor Shunde was still willing to do things to save face, it is unknown whether he was truly filial or doing it for the old subordinates of Princess Yiyang's father, brother, and husband.
Xia Zhiliao was unwilling to think that human nature was so bad, but the Emperor Shunde in the novel was full of plans and scheming, which was not upright at all, and his imperial skills were daunting.
Perhaps all people in high positions are like this, unlike ordinary people like her who don't have any big ambitions and just want to have enough food and clothing and have their family around them.
Because Xia Zhiliao was led by Princess Yi Yang, she suddenly became the focus of attention. After all, the news that she treated the empress dowager was only spread in a small circle.
This time, everyone in the capital knew about it.
Xia Zhiliao felt a little frightened when faced with those inquiring and envious looks.
It turns out that she is not someone who can accomplish great things.
Wen Heng caught a glimpse of her and asked in a low voice, "Are you scared now? Aren't you pretty powerful?"
Xia Zhiliao thought that now she was being treated with great attention. She had spent most of her time studying in her previous life, so she had never seen such a scene.
Just when Xia Zhiliao wanted to complain, he heard Wen Heng's gentle voice, "Don't be afraid."
Xia Zhiliao turned his head and made a face at him.
"Who is that child? Why is he still being led by Princess Yiyang?"
"I want to know too. It seems that Princess Yiyang loves her very much."
"Aunt, you've worked hard along the way." Emperor Shunde glanced at Xia Zhiliao but didn't even look at Wen Heng.
Xia Zhi couldn't stand it anymore even for an outsider.
But she didn't dare to say a word, let alone stand up for justice. This was the emperor, and he would kill her at any moment.
[How cruel! He really doesn't like her. Why did he give birth to a child with her mother in the first place? What's wrong with the child? He was rejected as soon as he was born. Do you think he wants to be left behind? ]
Wen Heng was right beside her, listening to her speaking up for herself, and silently clenched his fists.
My grandmother's harsh words and the pointing and criticizing I suffered as a child kept emerging in my mind.
Xia Zhiliao was right. If he had a choice, he really wouldn't want such a background.
"With these two children accompanying me, I can get here just by chatting and laughing. I don't feel tired at all." Princess Yi Yang said softly.
[Yes, there are two. Princess Yiyang mentioned Wen Heng, which means she is going to accept Wen Heng. ]
Xia Zhiliao's voice was a little excited, and she didn't even notice it.
The corner of Wen Heng's mouth twitched slightly, but a warmth surged in his heart.
Emperor Shunde smiled and said, "Aunt looks good, I guess the girl's medicine is working?"
Princess Yiyang patted the frightened little chubby hand and said, "Yes, this child is indeed a miracle doctor. Not only does my body feel better, but my heart feels better too."
"Su Dequan."
"I'm here!" Su Dequan responded quickly. He glanced at Xia Zhiliao, this girl is so lucky.
"reward!"
"yes!"
"I, a commoner, thank the emperor." Xia Zhiliao saluted in a formal manner.
"The Queen Mother is waiting for my aunt in the palace."
Princess Yiyang nodded and said, "Zhi Liao, you should go home first. Your mother must want to see you. We can go to the Princess's Mansion later."
"Yes!" Xia Zhiliao's voice was loud and clear. She really missed her family.
She didn’t feel that way before, but now that she has arrived in the capital and the general’s mansion is just two streets away, she can’t wait to go home.
Moreover, she seemed to have seen her brothers in the crowd just now.
She looked around and saw her third brother Xia Hai secretly looking up among the people kneeling on the ground.
"Princess, remember to take your medicine. If you feel unwell, please send someone to come to the general's mansion to find me. Don't be polite." Xia Zhiliao warned worriedly.
She looked at Aunt Cui again.
Aunt Cui smiled and patted her chest, "Don't worry, the medicine is with me."
"Then I am relieved, Your Majesty. I will take my leave."
"Gone? The Queen Mother is still talking about you in the palace!"
Xia Zhiliao was stunned for a moment, "I think the Queen Mother wants to see the princess more."
"Go back!" Princess Yi Yang said.
After Emperor Shunde's carriage left, the kneeling people stood up one after another.
The three brothers rushed towards Xia Zhiliao and picked him up.
Xia Hai was small and didn’t get the hug. She was so anxious, “Brother, let me hug you. Sister, why have you lost weight?”
Xia Zhiliao thought to himself, how can I not be thinner?
I can't eat meat every day, and I keep going back and forth, it would be strange if I don't lose weight.
But it wasn't a big deal, she made up for it in two days.
When Xia Chen returned to the general's mansion, her eyes were red when she saw her daughter.
While Xia Jinjun was trying to persuade her, he never took his eyes off his daughter. After all, this was the first time his daughter was separated from them.
Xia Zhiliao felt sad, but he also felt that being loved by his parents was a very happy thing.
But at the same time, she also remembered Wen Heng's lonely and desolate figure on Yunhua Peak that day.
Xia Chenshi was only concerned about her daughter's questions. She didn't seem to care much about her own life experience.
However, Xia Zhiliao still explained the situation.
"So, we have to wait for some time before we can leave the capital?" Xia Jinjun asked.
Xia Zhiliao nodded and said, "If you don't want to, you can go back first."
"That's definitely not possible. How can we leave you alone in the capital? We are worried." Xia Jinjun said.
And for him, the biggest threat of entering Beijing was gone.
Isn’t the Prime Minister’s daughter going to get married?
Xia Chen also nodded, "Your father is right. I am worried about you being here alone."
As for the three older brothers, they didn’t think too much about it since they could be anywhere.
Xia Zhiliao also thought of what Xia Jinjun was thinking, "Dad, Mom, how are you doing in Beijing these days?"
"We...we are fine and are waiting for you at home." Xia Jinjun said hurriedly.
"Didn't you go outside?" Xia Zhiliao was a little surprised.
Xia Hai complained and said, "What else can I say? Dad said he was afraid that we would get into trouble, so he let us play here and wait for you to come back."
"Isn't such a big general's mansion enough for you to play with?" Xia Jinjun asked back.
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