Adults have their own fun, and children have theirs. Qin Shi specially opened a garden for the children, which was filled with delicious snacks.
"Sisi..."
Sisi was playing cat's cradle with Little Gem when Guan Yize suddenly arrived, her face flushed as if she were hot.
"This is for you."
A small wooden box was handed over, and Sisi opened it. Inside was a pair of white jade bracelets, which were very clear and beautiful.
"Why are you giving me this?" Sisi asked, confused.
She had completely forgotten her casual remark that day, but Guan Yize remembered it, and that's why he went out of his way to buy it.
"This is a gift for you. These jade bracelets will definitely look great on you. Try them on."
Sisi slipped the bracelet onto her wrist; her delicate skin and white jade complemented each other perfectly, making her so charming that it was hard to look away.
Guan Yize pursed her lips slightly. It suits her perfectly.
The little guy shook it. "It's quite pretty. Thank you. By the way, I still don't know your name."
"Care about Yizawa."
"Thank you, Yosawa-nii-kun."
Sisi smiled at him, completely unaware of Xie Yan's dark face beside her, and said coldly, "What are you angry about? Others give gifts, but you don't?"
He hesitated for a long time before finally speaking, "I have no money."
"I'm rich!" Zhou Erqian said smugly. "I got double my wages this month. Fifth brother, you still need to work harder, or you won't be able to keep up with your second brother."
After saying that, he tossed a cloth bag over, "Girl, this is an embroidered handkerchief your second brother bought for you. Next time you drool while eating, you won't need to wipe it with your sleeve."
Sisi bit her lip, her eyes wide open. "Second Brother is talking nonsense! I didn't wipe my drool with my sleeve! No, Sisi doesn't drool at all! Second Brother is so annoying!"
"Hahaha." He laughed so hard he almost fell over.
“This is for my eldest brother, your sister-in-law picked it out.” Zhou Dawei brought over a piece of clothing, and Xu Cuicui smiled.
"I bought it because it looked nice. I was thinking of making it for you myself, but I was afraid you wouldn't like it."
"I like it, thank you, big brother and sister-in-law."
The whole courtyard was filled with gifts for Sisi, except for Xie Yan, Chen, and Zhao Yuan. Zhao Yuan didn't seem to care, saying, "My mother brought a whole cart of good stuff, all for the little darling."
"Everyone outside is saying that if they didn't know your family, they'd think you were here to propose marriage." A child covered his mouth and laughed.
Zhao Yuan blushed. "Don't talk nonsense."
Xie Yan suddenly stood up, his face as cold as ice. Everyone was gathered around Sisi, and no one saw him leave.
"Do you still harbor delusional thoughts about Sisi?"
He said to Shen Youyou, "Although you are not a biological child of the Zhou family, Sisi is still your sister. Brother and sister cannot be together."
"Why waste so much time on nonsense?" Xie Yan's cold gaze swept over him. "What's the deal with that crossbow?"
"You shot the arrow, but I didn't know it."
"I didn't shoot her, how could I possibly hurt her?" Xie Yan said, somewhat agitated.
"It's probably that demonic bone. Isn't there anything that can completely destroy it?"
"have."
"What?"
Yu Chen looked into the distance, his smile sinister, "If you die, he'll be gone too."
Xie Yan, "..."
After the housewarming party, Sun Changjing planned to hold a grand lantern festival in the city, which would coincide with the Mid-Autumn Festival, to make the city lively.
Xu Zhenzhen brought back bad news.
"Lord of the city, the emperor has arrived. He is 500 kilometers outside the city and is expected to arrive by nightfall."
"How could the emperor possibly come?"
Sun Changjing couldn't understand how Wuzhou, a small border town, could attract the emperor.
"The capital was attacked by General Rousseau of the Northern Di. Countless people died or were injured in the city. The emperor abandoned the city and fled. Only the Regent's Golden Cavalry Guards are resisting. They have come here probably to seek refuge."
Sun Changjing had never seen the emperor in his life. Upon hearing that the emperor was coming, he froze completely. It was only after Xu Zhenzhen reminded him that he came to his senses.
"Since the emperor is coming, then we should be prepared. But does Your Majesty not know that Wuzhou only has a mere ten thousand soldiers?"
Xu Zhenzhen lowered his head, "It's not that I didn't know, but that I knew from the beginning, I'm afraid Miss Sisi..."
Thinking of something, Sun Changjing suddenly swayed, "Go, find the madam, have those men come out to protect Sisi, and the rest of you prepare to welcome His Majesty."
Upon receiving the news, You Rong immediately took a carriage to the Zhou residence and told Qin Shi about it.
To Madam Qin, His Majesty was like the scorching sun in the sky. She was very flustered and calmly pulled her back.
"Don't panic. Do you still have the ring I gave Sisi back then? It's time to put it to good use."
"If it exists, it naturally exists."
"Good, that's good. The entire city will welcome His Majesty. Your Zhou family will mingle among them, but remember not to make a fuss or attract attention."
Madam Qin nodded solemnly.
Around dusk, Sui Wenchang's entourage entered the city, and the people were stunned by the sight of the magnificent carriages.
They had never seen anything so good in their lives.
Sun Changjing and his men knelt before a golden sedan chair with a dragon head, shouting, "Sun Changjing, the city lord of Wuzhou, and his people pay homage to Your Majesty! Long live Your Majesty!"
A deep voice came from inside the sedan chair, "No need for formalities. I am weary from my journey. Has Lord Sun arranged a suitable place for me?"
"Of course, Your Majesty, please follow me."
Only two houses in the city are magnificent and tall: one is the city lord's mansion, and the other has become the Zhou mansion.
The Zhou family absolutely cannot allow His Majesty to leave.
Sun Changjing led the people into the city lord's mansion and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, the South Courtyard has been prepared. Please invite the Empress, princesses and princes to move in."
After saying that, he gave You Rong a wink.
You Rong immediately went to Empress Wang Qingzhan's side, "Your Majesty, this way please."
"Lord Sun, I heard that you recently defeated a 500,000-strong Xiongnu army with only 10,000 men?"
Sui Wenchang, supported by Xiao Shunzi, sat on the high seat in the hall, while Sun Changjing knelt below and spoke honestly.
"That is indeed the case. My methods were clumsy, and I apologize for making a fool of myself in front of Your Majesty."
“Clumsy? This is not clumsy at all.” Sui Wenchang clicked his tongue. “Ten thousand for five hundred thousand, what special method did City Lord Sun use? Why don’t you tell us?”
Sun Changjing was covered in sweat and didn't know where to begin.
Xiao Shunzi's shrill voice rang out, "How dare you! His Majesty is asking you a question, why aren't you answering quickly? What are you hesitating for?"
"No, no, I dare not." Sun Changjing wiped his sweat. "I really don't know where to begin."
To be honest, that would expose Sisi's identity.
To lie is to deceive His Majesty, which is punishable by beheading and the extermination of nine generations of one's family!
Sui Wenchang sneered, "Don't know where to begin? Then let me speak for you. I've heard that you have a goddess protecting you in Wuzhou, and a single bolt of heavenly lightning can strike down tens of thousands of Xiongnu?"
"This...this is nonsense, Your Majesty."
"How dare you! I heard it with my own ears, and you still want to deceive me? Sun Changjing, aren't you afraid I'll chop off your head?!"
Sun Changjing prostrated himself on the ground, pleading, "Your Majesty, spare my life! It's truly... truly..."
Sui Wenchang slammed his fist on the table in fury, “Go and bring that goddess to me immediately! I’m only giving you one hour. If you don’t bring her, I will exterminate your entire family!”
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