Sun Zixi was kidnapped by the nanny of the prefectural governor's mansion while she was out shopping. Yes, it was the kind of robbery that happens on the street. They just stuffed her into a sack, put her in a carriage, and drove off.
Pedestrians didn't even have time to react. It wasn't until they saw the sacks being stuffed into the carriage that they reported it to the authorities, and those with horses at home immediately rode after them.
"You say you're from the prefectural governor's office, so what are you doing acting so arrogantly with that broken iron sign? I think you're a human trafficker."
"Don't you know that child trafficking is prohibited in Pingyang?"
"Who dares to cause trouble in Pingyang? Don't they know their place? Robbing people in the street? Do they think all the men in Pingyang County are dead?"
The matron from the wealthy family had never seen anything like it before. More than ten horses surrounded the carriage, government officials hurriedly followed behind, and the eldest young master of the family followed closely behind. The matron quickly spoke to her grandson, Yang.
"Young master, please help this old servant explain. This old servant really has no choice. The master has ordered that I must see the young lady in three days."
The chubby boy shook his head; the long journey had left his face covered in sweat. Sun Ziyang caught his breath and then said...
"I don't know her. I've never seen anyone like her at the prefect's residence. Where's my sister?"
After saying that, the boy pushed aside the several burly old women on the carriage, opened the sack, and the girl, who usually took half an hour to get ready before going out, was now in tears, her rouge ruined and her hair in a mess.
Sun Zixi is not afraid of trouble. Even if she were a kidnapper, she would do everything she could to get Huo Xiaolong to find her. But unfortunately, these nannies were sent by her family.
Are you so shameless that you'd abandon everything just for something like finding a partner?
Where does she put her face?
"Stop crying, Zixi. I'll send them all to the yamen to jail."
The girl's hands trembled as she tidied her hair. These nannies were usually at her mother's beck and call; her own mother would never treat her daughter like this, so...
"Brother, we need to go home right away."
The twins are of one mind; when their eyes meet, Sun Ziyang knows that his mother may not be doing well at home.
"Mother."
Two fine horses galloped up, and several young girls came over after hearing the news. Huo Xiaolong wanted to see who was the kidnapper in Pingyang County.
"Huo Xiaolong".
Before the girl in red could speak, Sun Zixi got out of the car after fixing her hair. Her rouge was still on her face. Huo Xiaolong took out a handkerchief, dampened it with water, and handed it to her, saying...
"Quickly wipe it clean."
"Come home with me this time."
Sun Zixi looked at her with expectant eyes, reaching out her hand as if a savior had descended. Today, Da Ni'er and Xiang Xiang rode together on one horse, leaving the seat behind Long'er empty.
The girl in red grabbed her hand, used the momentum to throw her onto the horse, and then asked...
"Are you going now? Don't you want to go back and tidy up? Your face is a bit dirty."
"We'll leave as soon as we're done packing," Sun Zixi said.
"Okay, let's go home."
They had to bring the token of the Prince of Zhenbei, as well as the python robe that Lan Tingche had prepared for Long'er. He Yi and Cen Ang were still worried about them, so they packed themselves into the carriage as well.
"Ah Yi?" Huo Shuwen stood to the side, looking puzzled.
How did my wife, who was just wringing out clothes with me, end up on the carriage?
"I'm going with my daughter, and I'll be back in a few days."
"I have to go back to the barracks in a few days."
The three members of the Huo family were already the most carefree people under Xiao Lanyi's command. In a few days, Xiao Lanyi even planned to send the three of them directly to Huo Xiaolong. They were capable, but he couldn't control them, mainly because they couldn't provide emotional value to Marshal Xiao.
Besides, which prince doesn't have a few trusted confidants? Huo Xiaolong doesn't know any of them in the court, so he can only garrison more troops.
“Then I’ll go with you.”
A tall horse led the way, with a young girl in a python robe walking swiftly ahead. Her beautiful black hair fluttered in the wind, and she wore a jade crown and a sword. Her almond-shaped eyes were bright, causing the young master on the road in Beining County to stop in his tracks.
Many people wanted to find out whose daughter this was, but they all turned back when they saw her wearing a python robe.
Prince Zhenbei, everything is alright now.
It has to be said that Lan Tingche is quite cunning. Once he puts on the python robe, all sorts of little vixens have to see if they have the ability to handle him.
"Your Highness's presence is an honor; we are sorry for not welcoming you sooner."
In the main hall of the prefectural governor's mansion, Huo Xiaolong did not respond to Prefect Sun's words. The Sun siblings disappeared as soon as they returned home, heading straight for their mother's courtyard.
Before an incense stick's time had passed, just as Prefect Sun was nervously watching the silent Huo Xiaolong, he heard a commotion outside.
Then the Sun siblings barged in, especially Sun Zixi, who pointed at the prefect and shouted...
"How dare you imprison my mother?"
Huo Xiaolong turned his head, looking at the prefect with icy eyes, but still remained silent.
Speaking with a strong Northeastern accent can easily ruin a persona.
Especially when you can't hold your temper in.
"Your Highness, please forgive me. I have failed to properly manage my household. Please excuse me for a moment."
Having said that, the man stood up and summoned a servant, intending to pull the brother and sister to the study. Just as the servants from the prefectural governor's mansion were about to lift the two siblings up, the girl in the python robe spoke up.
"Let's talk right here."
"The Prefect has given birth to two fine children. Now, Zixi and Ziyang are my advisors."
"I heard you're going to send my advisor to the palace to be a concubine of the Eighth Prince?"
Before coming, Huo Xiaolong had already inquired with Hua Luan and found out that the only things that could make the prefect imprison his wife to arrange a marriage were royal wealth and high-ranking officials.
The Prime Minister's family currently has no eligible men, except for the recent selection of the Eighth Prince for the imperial concubine selection.
The prefect broke out in a cold sweat upon hearing this. He had thought the brother and sister were just fooling around in Pingyang County, but it turned out they had actually climbed up to the powerful Prince Zhenbei.
"It's just a thought. If that's really the case... then I won't let Zixi go. I should take good care of you."
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