If they could meet the emperor and pay back ten years' worth of the national treasury in exchange for the two princesses, the Eastern Fu Kingdom would likely be willing.
But Qiao Lian'er was determined to kill them both.
They had the chance to leave, but they chose to stay and fight her. If they lost, they had to accept their fate.
Princess Hefeng and Princess Lingyu were thus dragged away.
No matter how scared or unwilling they are, they must accept the fact that their fate has ended today.
Guan Xue threw herself into Qiao Lian'er's arms.
"Sister Lian'er, boohoo, it's so good to have Sister Lian'er."
Qiao Lian'er smiled and patted her head: "Don't trust people easily in the future. Don't go anywhere else except the school and your own home."
"I'm worried about Sister Lian'er. I'm afraid something will happen to her."
"Fool, I won't get hurt, I'll only make others get hurt." Qiao Lian'er's lips curled slightly.
Guan Xue glanced at Qiao Lian'er and saw the calm and unwavering determination in Qiao Lian'er's eyes, as if no one could shake her. She felt at peace.
Seeing that Guan Xue had returned home safely, Guan Yuqin was completely relieved.
She personally cooked several dishes that Qiao Lian'er liked.
"Eat more, Lian'er. You work so hard and still find time to take care of our family. You've really worked hard."
As he spoke, he served her food.
Qiao Lian'er silently accepted her kindness.
After finishing her meal, she stayed behind to check on Guan Song and Guan Xue's study progress and to supervise their homework.
Someone came to report to General Guan that Princess Lingyu and Princess Hefeng had died and been thrown into a wolf pack on the mountain.
It is said that not long afterward, the two were gnawed down to their skeletons.
Just thinking about it makes you realize how shocking that situation must have been.
They could have lived a life of luxury and privilege in Dongfu Kingdom, but instead they chose to stay in Daze Kingdom and court death.
The sins of Heaven may be forgiven, but the sins of oneself are inescapable.
It was getting late, so Guan Yuqin made a few more boxes of pastries for Qiao Lian'er to take back to the Qiao family.
The family saw Qiao Lian'er off at the door.
Princess Lingyu and Princess Hefeng died just like that, and apart from a very few people, no one knew about it.
Like two drops of water falling into a lake, silently and without a trace.
Qiao Dameng and Jiang Shulan's wedding date is set for one month from now, and both families are currently going through the formalities.
The triennial provincial examination, also known as the autumn examination, has begun.
Song Ruier kept quiet during this period, trying to minimize his presence, because the provincial examination was very important to him. If he passed and became a Juren (a successful candidate in the provincial examination), he could become an official.
He is now fifteen years old. In the capital, there are many people who pass the imperial examination at the age of fifteen, but not many. He belongs to the group of people who are extremely talented.
Once he gets the ticket to become an official, it's a lifelong commitment.
After nine days and six nights of the provincial examination, Song Ruier emerged from the examination hall and let out a sigh of relief.
He felt he performed quite well; it all depended on whether fate would give him the opportunity.
The examination hall was not far from the Qiao family's residence. Song Ruier saw the Jiang family's carriage stop in front of the Qiao family's gate, and Mr. Jiang and Princess Shouguang got off one after the other.
The Qiao family came out to greet them, creating a joyful and harmonious scene.
Today, the Qiao family, the Lin family, the Jiang family, and even the Pei family have all formed strong kinship ties, and their foundations in the capital are becoming increasingly solid.
But for Song Ruier, this was just the beginning.
Originally, it was his maternal grandfather's family. They knew he was wandering in the capital, but they ignored him and acted as if his death was none of their business.
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