Le Shui’s expression shook. It was just three days ago that he had been commanded by the Young Master to send a secret message to Zhang Run, to discreetly bring Maternal Aunt Yao and the two young masters to safety. He hadn’t expected that something would go awry so suddenly—it was clear that it was not arranged by one of their own. Could it be that person? With Feng Yibai present, he could only offer his condolences: "Young Master, please accept my condolences!"
Le Xing wished nothing more than to kill the Lord for what had happened, but seeing the Young Master, he couldn’t help but join in the urging to calm down.
With his eyes lowered, Lin Zheqi stayed silent, his body emanating an aura of sorrow and self-reproach.
Initially, he had been solely focused on helping ’Father’ accomplish his great undertakings sooner so that he could reunite with his ’kin’ as soon as possible. The thought of marrying didn’t cross his mind, but when ’Father’ insisted, he accepted Mu Yao as his concubine to fulfill his filial duties.
Mu Yao was a gentle and kind girl, and over the three months they had spent together, she had taken great care of his daily needs.
Since the doctor had announced that Mu Yao was over a month pregnant, ’Father’ had sent someone to bring her back to Peng City. To this day, both of his twin sons were already five years old, yet they had never met; he only heard about them through the occasional letter, learning that Mu Yao had no complaints and single-handedly raised and taught the two boys diligently. Even ’Father’ praised them for their intelligence and sensibility.
He had thought that he and his sons would be able to reunite soon, but now... He was neither a good husband nor a good father!
Who could be so cruel as to harm his wife and children?
He hadn’t suspected that person, since that person still needed to use the mother and children to keep him in check. Could it be Madam Huo?
Madam Huo had always been jealous of his capabilities, which outshone those of her legitimate sons, and she resented the favor and reliance ’Father’ placed on him. Moreover, the letters mentioned that ’Father’ often personally ’educated’ his sons. Driven to madness by jealousy, it wouldn’t be unthinkable for her to plot against the mother and children to eliminate them.
If it was confirmed that Madam Huo was behind this, he would surely repay her in her own coin and let her experience the agony of losing loved ones!
In Lin Zheqi’s downcast eyes lay a mix of pain and self-blame, along with a trace of vicious, bloodthirsty intent.
The County Office of Dan Yang County.
"Princess, everything has been arranged properly," Hai Tang reported to Yang Mengchen: "Fortunately, our people arrived just in time, or others would have beaten us to it."
A fierce light flashed across Yang Mengchen’s furrowed brows, followed swiftly by a gentle smile: "They didn’t let that person go."
Her tone was one of affirmation, not questioning.
Hai Tang nodded. The Elite Guards, just like the princess and herself, were fiercely protective. Anyone who dared to harm someone dear to the princess would naturally face their retaliation.
"Wende says they will set off for the Capital in the morning, in time for my second brother and his wife’s wedding." Yang Mengchen smiled, "It’s been more than a month since I’ve seen them, and I truly miss them."
"The Prince is well aware of the princess’s feelings and has calculated the time perfectly. He will definitely return to the Capital before the wedding, which will also make the second young master and his wife very happy." Ye Yunqian insisted that they wait for the princess’s safe return before holding the wedding, which comforted Hai Tang.
Yang Mengchen was deeply touched; she was aware of her sister-in-law’s affection for her, and Wende was always considerate and thoughtful on her behalf.
The following day, amidst tearful farewells from the citizens of Dan Yang, Yang Mengchen and her entourage grandly set off from Dan Yang.
Long Xuan Mo sent a secret report to the Emperor, who immediately dispatched twenty thousand elite troops to secretly escort the treasure back to the Capital.
Yang Chenghong and Nangong Lingfei also arranged for the Steward to help the new County Magistrate develop the economy of Dan Yang, while they left with Yang Mengchen and the others.
Furthermore, at the order of Yang Mengchen, the Royal Charity set up a branch in Dan Yang County, enrolling citizens in short-term skills training programs. Yang Chengbin also allocated craftsmen to build schools and arranged for teachers to instruct children in reading and writing for free, providing them with paper, ink, brushes, and inkstones. frёeωebɳovel.com
In no time, the people of Yuzhang Prefecture and Dan Yang County, especially those from Tieling Village, felt immense gratitude toward the Royal family and the Yang family. They sent in letters extolling the wise and virtuous Emperor.
"We’ve returned, my younger sister has come back safely!" Luo Jingyao rode his steed at full gallop towards the city gate, shouting loudly as he went.
Under normal circumstances, Lady Luo would certainly scold him for still acting like a child, despite being a father himself. But at this moment, her thoughts were entirely on Yang Mengchen, and she spared no attention for her youngest son.
Yang Chengning’s wedding to Ye Yunqian was fast approaching, and the Yang family had arrived in the Capital a few days earlier. Now, they were waiting by the city gate with several other families.
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