Suddenly, Zheng Binghong smiled softly.
"I appreciate Lord Mu's kindness, but the Zheng family's affairs have nothing to do with Lord Mu. We will solve it ourselves."
Mu Jingrui lowered his eyelids, as if he had expected such an outcome.
Shangguan Yue and the eldest princess were able to plead with the emperor for the Zheng father and son to have their bodies preserved and buried in peace. From this point of view, the Zheng family was not at the end of their rope at all.
Mu Jingrui didn't have to take action at all, but he couldn't bear to see Shangguan Wanning getting hurt.
Zheng Binghong no longer paid attention to Mu Jingrui's reaction, but walked to the middle and said loudly: "Everyone, what do you want me to do to let my father and brother go? Just tell me, as long as I can do it."
These people who wanted to avenge their families had already lost much of their momentum by the time the musketeers from the Shenji Camp arrived.
Everyone looked at each other, seemingly afraid of being retaliated against, and no one stood up for a long time.
Finally, after observing that Mu Jingrui seemed not to make any more moves, someone stepped forward courageously and said, "We...we want you to hold Zheng Guoxun's spirit tablet, kneel down and walk out of this street to make amends to all the soldiers who died in vain."
"No!" The eldest princess stood up and objected without hesitation.
The street was so long that if Zheng Binghong really had to kneel down to walk out, his legs might be broken.
“My husband, please don’t do that.” The princess stepped forward and took Zheng Binghong’s arm, lowering her voice and saying, “With Mu Jingrui around, they dare not do anything reckless. If you really don’t want to accept Mu Jingrui’s kindness, then I will go back to the mansion and mobilize the troops immediately…”
"No need, just do as they say." Zheng Binghong turned around, looked at the two black coffins meaningfully, and said bitterly, "This is our Zheng family... we owe them."
"My husband..."
Zheng Binghong no longer paid attention to his wife and ordered the porters to lift the coffin again. He hugged the spirit tablets of his father and brother tightly and slowly knelt down.
"Uncle..."
“Brother…”
Shangguan Wanning and Mrs. Shangguan both started crying. They watched Zheng Binghong crawl on the ground and slowly walk forward.
The onlookers automatically stood in two rows and threw the things in their hands at the coffin and the spirit tablet.
At this moment, Shangguan Wanning felt that the whole world had turned gray.
Such a deep sadness is something I have never experienced in my previous life.
She thought she could protect her family from harm in her rebirth, but...
Except for Zheng Binghong, almost all the people in Yiyonghou Mansion died.
Shangguan Wan Ning didn't understand. She had done her best, but why did it end like this? Not only did she fail to save her loved ones, but she also destroyed the reputation of the Yiyong Marquis Mansion that had been accumulated for generations.
Shangguan Wanning, like her mother, fell seriously ill.
The destruction of the Yiyong Marquis's Mansion delayed Shangguan Yue's resignation.
During the time Shangguan Wanning was recuperating, Mu Jingrui did not come to disturb her again. The days passed uneventfully, and before they knew it, the year was coming to an end.
After the first winter snow, the temperature dropped sharply. The emperor stopped attending court for three days, and Shangguan Yue also had more time to spend with his wife and daughter.
"Master, the New Year is coming soon. I want to prepare some gifts for Xiaoxiao. Let her have some money to reward the servants."
During the meal, Mrs. Shangguan mentioned Shangguan Xiaoxiao, which made Shangguan Wanning a little dazed.
"No matter what, Xiaoxiao is also from our Prime Minister's Mansion. As the concubine of the King of Qin, we can't let her be too shabby. Master, what do you think?"
Shangguan Yue sighed softly. In fact, looking back, he really lacked love and care for his little daughter.
"Madam, you make the decision. Her mother has passed away, and it's hard for you to still care about her." Shangguan Yue served a bowl of soup to Madam Shangguan and handed it to her.
"Okay, I'll prepare it." Madam Shangguan then turned her gaze to her daughter, "Ning'er, aren't you going to the palace to pay your respects to the Queen Mother tomorrow? When you see Xiaoxiao, ask her if there's anything she's missing so I can deliver it to her."
"Oh, I see."
In fact, Shangguan Wanning didn't want to have any contact with Shangguan Xiaoxiao, and she always felt that Shangguan Xiaoxiao would not appreciate it.
It snowed heavily again in the evening. Shangguan Wanning went to the palace to pay her respects to the empress dowager. She walked into the palace under the guidance of the eunuch and heard clear laughter from afar.
"Ning'er is here?" The Queen Mother smiled even more when she saw Shangguan Wanning. She waved at her and said, "Come, come, come and sit next to me."
"Empress Dowager, what are you so happy about? Your face is as bright as a flower, and you look twenty years younger." Shangguan Wanning sat down next to the Empress Dowager and teased with a smile.
The Queen Mother poked Shangguan Wanning's forehead and said with a smile, "You are the only one who has a sweet mouth and knows how to please me. I am really happy today. If I tell you, you will be happy too."
"Really?" Shangguan Wanning was a little curious. "Empress Dowager, what's the matter?"
"Your sister Xiaoxiao is pregnant."
Shangguan Wanning's heart skipped a beat and she subconsciously looked towards Shangguan Xiaoxiao.
Originally she had only two maids with her, but now, probably to take care of her health, there are four.
When her eyes met Shangguan Xiaoxiao's, she could clearly feel Shangguan Xiaoxiao's eyebrows raised, her back straightened, and a smug look on her face.
"Alas, the only princes married by the emperor are the crown prince and the Prince of Qin. The crown prince has been married for so long, and there are many women around him, but there is no movement. Your Shangguan family is lucky. The child that Xiaoxiao is pregnant with is my first great-grandson."
"Congratulations, Queen Mother."
Everyone bowed down and spoke auspicious and flattering words.
At noon, after the greetings were over, Shangguan Wanning was about to go back when she heard Shangguan Xiaoxiao calling her.
She felt a little irritated for a moment, but with so many eyes watching her, she still had to put on a show.
Shangguan Wanning turned around slowly, smiling.
"Is my sister calling me for something?"
"Sister, can I have a word with you?"
Shangguan Wanning felt that Shangguan Xiaoxiao no longer had the high spirits she had just now, and there was even a hint of loneliness in her eyes.
"elder sister……"
Shangguan Xiaoxiao held Shangguan Wanning's hand, full of pleading.
Shangguan Wanning also wanted to hear what she had to say, so she followed her into a secluded alley.
"If you have something to say, please say it quickly. Don't delay my return home."
Shangguan Wanning was too lazy to pretend to have a deep sisterly love, and she impatiently shook off Shangguan Xiaoxiao's hand.
"Sister, please save me..." Shangguan Xiaoxiao knelt down on the snow.
"You...what are you doing?"
What tricks are you going to play next?
Shangguan Wanning frowned.
"Sister, can you go home and talk to dad and aunt and ask them to take me home to live with you?" Shangguan Xiaoxiao grabbed Shangguan Wanning's hand again, tears falling from her eyes.
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