These words sent a shiver down Ji Minxiu's spine.
From childhood to adulthood, his mother only knew how to drink heavily and then complain to him about how she had met the wrong person and how painful it was, but she never cared about how much pain he was in from his underground boxing injuries.
Back at the Ji family, everyone only encouraged and praised him, telling him to work harder. They only saw his glamorous side, but never thought about how much he had sacrificed behind the scenes.
Only Yun Zhourong, upon seeing his power, felt sorry for him.
He was silent for a moment, then stepped forward and gently hugged Yun Zhourong. "Yes, it must have been very tiring, really tiring, so just let me hug you."
Normally, Yun Zhourong would have thought Ji Minxiu was teasing her again, but the loneliness emanating from the man at this moment was too real, making her feel sorry for him and hug him back.
She gently comforted him, "It's all in the past now, things will definitely get better from now on."
Ji Minxiu rested his head on Yun Zhourong's shoulder and said gently, "Mm."
Yes, now that he has met Yun Zhourong, he will have a home and someone to care for him.
When the group returned to Yazhou Ridge, the Wang family case had just come to an end. Hundreds of people, from top to bottom, were all convicted, and the mastermind was sentenced to immediate execution.
The Wang family, a powerful clan that had dominated Qiongzhou for centuries, was wiped out overnight.
That day, the execution ground at Caishikou was a scene of carnage, with heads rolling and blood staining the ground. Many onlookers vomited on the spot, leaving a deep psychological scar.
At the same time, it also stirred up huge waves in Qiongzhou, making other powerful families who originally thought they were sitting on the sidelines start to feel fear and vigilance.
They knew Zhou Renjun was different from previous officials; he was the kind of person who dared to take real action!
"Father, you can rest in peace now that your spirit is in heaven."
Song Shuyi offered incense to his father's memorial tablet, but felt no joy, only red-rimmed eyes.
I wonder how grief-stricken my mother and the others will be when they hear this terrible news after I get back.
My condolences.
This sorrow was something that no one could truly understand; they could only utter those two words in a dry, uninspired manner.
"Miss Yun, thank you."
Song Shuyi turned around and solemnly bowed to Yun Zhourong to express his gratitude. "You not only saved me, but also avenged my father. I will always remember this kindness, and I will do my best to repay you if needed in the future."
"Okay, I won't hesitate to ask if you need anything."
Yun Zhourong nodded and then said, "After two more days, when we return to Qiongzhou Prefecture and settle the wounded soldiers, we will send you back to the capital."
"Okay, thank you."
Although Song Shuyi was eager to return home, he knew that Yun Zhourong's willingness to send him back had already saved him a lot of time. He understood that there were priorities in life.
Over there, Zhou Renjun invited Yun Hongcheng and the others to a celebration banquet.
Ji Minxiu, given his special status, did not appear.
"The greatest contributor to this matter is Brother Yun, I toast you!" Zhou Renjun stood up, holding his wine glass.
"You're too kind, sir."
Upon seeing this, Yun Hongcheng and the others quickly stood up to retaliate.
"Hahaha, that's great, that's so great!"
Zhou Renjun was clearly in high spirits today. He downed his drink in one gulp and slammed the cup down on the table. “With the Wang family’s incident as a lesson, it will be much easier for me to govern Qiongzhou in the future.”
"Then congratulations, Lord Zhou." Upon hearing this, everyone was genuinely happy.
As exiles, their crimes were real, and if they hadn't been granted amnesty, they would have been stuck in Qiongzhou for the rest of their lives.
Therefore, the better Qiongzhou is, the more comfortable their lives will be in the future, which will benefit them all.
At this moment, Yun Zhourong hesitated for a moment, then couldn't help but ask, "Prefect, won't your actions provoke those powerful families to act rashly and do something detrimental to you?"
She thought back to that day in the fragrant grove, when the magistrate had planned to kill Zhou Renjun without hesitation.
Hearing this, Zhou Renjun looked at Yun Zhourong with some surprise, "As expected of the daughter of the Earl's mansion, she is indeed very knowledgeable."
Yun Zhourong suddenly felt a little embarrassed by the praise.
Yun Hongcheng, on the other hand, replied quite naturally, "Yes, my daughter has been smart since she was a child, and she is now a doctor. She saved many people on the road to exile."
"Oh, I didn't know that happened. She really is a woman who is just as capable as any man."
This time, Zhou Renjun looked at Yun Zhourong with more seriousness in his eyes. "Our Qiongzhou is remote and backward, and there are very few doctors with excellent medical skills. I hope that Miss Yun can take good care of us in the future."
"Don't worry, saving lives is a doctor's duty, I know that," Yun Zhourong quickly replied.
"She is indeed a good child, but you should be the eldest son's child, so how did you become Brother Yun's daughter?" Zhou Renjun nodded and then asked in confusion.
"This is truly a family scandal," Yun Hongcheng sighed, but he didn't hide anything and told the whole story truthfully.
The main reason is that I will be working for the prefect in the future. I think about Yun Hongshen's character. If he finds out about this, he might secretly do something bad in Yun Zhourong's name.
Although it's hard to talk about sibling rivalry, it's better to say it than to leave potential problems for the future.
"This is absolutely outrageous!"
Zhou Renjun was indeed furious after hearing this. He slammed his fist on the table and said angrily, "I knew he had a bad reputation when we were in Kyoto, but I thought he was just a playboy at most. I never imagined he would be such a cold-blooded and ruthless ingrate. Your decision to separate from him was the right one!"
"Yes, let alone you. We've known him for so many years, and only now have we seen his true nature." Yun Hongcheng's heart was also filled with complex emotions.
"But that beast was unlucky. You have such an outstanding daughter. You should be happy," Zhou Renjun said, patting Yun Hongcheng on the shoulder.
"Of course, Ruan Ruan is sensible and filial. My wife and I are very happy to have such a daughter." Upon hearing this, a genuine smile immediately appeared in Yun Hongcheng's eyes.
Judging from their reaction, Zhou Renjun knew that the family was not lying, after all, such genuine feelings cannot be faked.
Then he continued, "You don't need to worry about what my niece Yun just mentioned. His Majesty sent me many highly skilled bodyguards this time, otherwise I wouldn't be alive now."
"I see. His Majesty's attention to Qiongzhou is so great. It seems that the people here are blessed."
After Yun Hongcheng finished speaking, he looked at Yun Zhourong and asked, "Ruanruan, do we still have that soft armor?"
Upon hearing this, Yun Zhourong immediately understood Yun Hongcheng's meaning and quickly nodded, saying, "Yes, there are two left."
With that, she got up and left, pretending to go back to her room to get something.
Soon, two bulletproof vests were brought over.
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