Chapter 3: I'm Back

"Little girl, what do you understand? Sacrificing yourself can bring peace to the entire kingdom of Dayan. You should feel honored."

Taowu said as he lunged with his sword. The master was soft-hearted, but his heart couldn't be soft. Today, he must silence the little girl.

"Taowu!"

Yan Feimo deflected Taowu's sword.

"Master, this little girl cannot be spared. I must kill her today, willing to accept any punishment."

"Taowu!"

Yan Feimo raised his voice and grabbed the sword that Taowu thrust.

"Master?"

Seeing the blood flowing from his master's hand, Taowu exclaimed in shock.

"You..."

Luo Qianqian was already prepared to fight, but she found Yan Feimo blocking the attack for her, which surprised her.

"Master, for the sake of a little girl, why do you go to such lengths?"

"Taowu, remember, Dayan belongs to the people of Dayan. Every citizen of Dayan should be protected. Even if I die in the future, there will be others to protect Dayan."

Dayan belongs to the people of Dayan. Hearing this, Luo Qianqian almost shed tears. A flower belongs to the person who tends it, just like the captain said in modern times.

So, even though she knew the weather was bad and the helicopter rescue could be dangerous, she still decided to go because someone was waiting for her to rescue them. She should go, even if it costs her life.

"Master, what are you talking about? You won't die."

Taowu hastily tore off his own clothes.

"I'll do it!"

Luo Qianqian took the piece of cloth torn by Taowu and carefully bandaged Yan Feimo.

"Don't blame Taowu, he just doesn't understand."

Luo Qianqian looked up at Yan Feimo and said firmly, "I understand. I understand what you mean by Dayan belonging to the people of Dayan."

From her eyes, Yan Feimo saw the understanding. He didn't expect a little girl to have such wisdom.

"Enough, go!"

The sword in Taowu's hand fell to the ground. He didn't understand, he really didn't understand. He only knew the weight of one person's life compared to the lives of the entire people of Dayan.

"Goodbye!"

Luo Qianqian looked at Yan Feimo again and picked up a piece of blood-stained clothing before leaving.

Sigh!

"Master, do you really not need..."

"No need! Taowu, it's over today."

Yan Feimo glared at Taowu and watched as Luo Qianqian left, his eyes determined.

Taowu felt desolate and knelt down, saying, "I know my mistake."

"Get up! Clean up and return to the camp in fifteen minutes."

"Yes, Master!"

By now, the eastern sky was turning pale. Luo Qianqian rubbed her hungry stomach and walked in the direction of the capital in her memory.

In every era, there are early risers. Apart from the servants, the daughters-in-law are the earliest to rise in the ancient times.

The larger the family, the more rules there are, especially for the masters. They cannot make a single mistake, or they will become the subject of gossip after meals.

"Is the towel warm? Bring it here quickly!"

The second lady frowned as she instructed the servants while observing the movements of Luo Yujue in the bedroom.

"Someone!"

Luo Yujue called out, and the second lady quickly took the warm towel handed over by the servant, hurried to the bedside, carefully wiped Luo Yujue's face, and then helped him rinse and dress.

"Xiuzhi, Mother is very upset about Luo's matter these days. You must be diligent, so as not to make Mother displeased with you again."

The second lady glanced at Luo Yujue and hurriedly said, "Yes, it's my fault. I made Mother angry and also troubled Yujue to mediate for me. It's all my fault. I come from a poor family and have nothing. It's better to change the head of the household. I dare not expect anything, just hoping to be by Yujue's side."

Seeing the second lady blaming herself, Luo Yujue embraced her. "What nonsense are you talking about? We have had a bond since childhood. I know even the smallest details about you. Others may not know, but I do. Mother is getting old, and she has been ill for over a month. She may be confused. She must have wrongly accused you in Luo's matter. Serve her wholeheartedly, and when Mother recovers and realizes, everything will be fine."

Hearing Luo Yujue's words, the second lady understood that he didn't suspect or care about the matter. As long as she held his heart firmly, she wasn't afraid of that old troublemaker. She would outlast her! In the future, she would have the final say in the Prime Minister's residence.

"Thank you for your understanding, Yujue. But there is another matter now, and I don't know if I should speak of it."

"Between us, you can speak freely."

Luo Yujue was very satisfied with the second lady's humble appearance in front of him. Although he was the current Prime Minister, favored by the Emperor, he came from a humble background and felt that he was one level lower than those officials with deep roots. When someone constantly flattered him, he felt that his position as Prime Minister was well-deserved.

"I remember that Luo was betrothed to the Crown Prince when she was young. It was a solemn promise. Now that she is no longer in this world, should we..."

Luo Qianqian was three years old when Luo Yujue became the current Prime Minister. Due to his relationship with the Grand Tutor, he was allowed to bring his family to the palace banquets.

At that time, she was chubby and adorable, and the Crown Prince, who was ten years old, couldn't help but come over to play with her. So, the Emperor, in a good mood, arranged a marriage between the two.

"You're right!"

Luo Yujue frowned. He had almost forgotten about it. That girl had been betrothed to the Crown Prince by the Emperor's decree.

Due to the relationship with the Grand Tutor, the Crown Prince had kept silent. Now that the girl was no longer around, it was a good time to end the engagement.

"In that case, I will find a suitable time to discuss the matter of annulment with the Crown Prince."

"No, Yujue!"

Madam Er's voice was a bit high due to her anxiety. After shouting, she realized that it was too deliberate and changed her tone:

"The eldest prince is outstanding, and he will surely... Our daughter is also of marriageable age. Why don't we ask the emperor to arrange the marriage for her?"

"Nonsense!"

Luoyujue pushed Madam Er away, "What does a mere woman understand? Don't talk nonsense! You know how much effort we've put into our daughter. The situation is uncertain now. You better stop worrying about it and avoid trouble."

Madam Er was shocked and hurriedly knelt down, "Forgive me, sir. I was foolish."

"Hmph~"

Watching Luoyujue's back, Madam Er shook her head. She realized that she had been too impatient today. Their daughter had been carefully nurtured, and it would be better to wait a little longer.

It was already bright outside. Madam Er opened the bronze mirror and carefully applied makeup. Then she carefully selected her jewelry. Those vixens in the mansion only knew how to seduce men!

"Madam, it's almost time. The old lady is probably going to get up soon."

"Alright!"

Madam Er quickly got up. Just as Luoyujue had said, the old lady was indeed unhappy about the matter concerning Luoyuqian. Even though her mother had passed away and her maternal family had been punished, she was still the old lady's granddaughter.

Luoyujue didn't doubt it, but the old lady was shrewd. It was normal for her to notice something!

"Madam!"

Maid Li handed her a cup of tea.

Madam Er drank it all in one go, and then had a few pastries before hurrying to the old lady's Songhe Garden.

"Madam, the old lady has been getting up late these days. Why don't you go back and have your breakfast first? I can take care of the old lady when she gets up."

As soon as she arrived, Liu Mama, who was serving the old lady, hurriedly came out to greet her.

"Mama, what are you talking about? It's the duty of a daughter-in-law to serve her mother-in-law. How can I delay paying my respects to my mother because of a momentary desire for food? Besides, my mother has been in a bad mood these days, so as a daughter-in-law, I should be by her side."

Madam Er deliberately raised her voice, hoping to get the old lady to get up so she could go back early.

Liu Mama glanced at Madam Er's head full of dazzling jewelry and gorgeous clothes, but didn't say much.

"Ah! Luor, this child is so unfortunate."

Madam Er continued, wiping away her tears with a handkerchief.

"Madam, don't be sad. Miss Luor is a filial child. If she knew that you were hurting yourself for her, she wouldn't be at peace even in heaven."

"Yes, Luor is a good child, but it's a pity... it's a pity."

"Is anyone there? Are they all dead?"

At this moment, an old voice filled with anger came from inside the room. It was obvious that she had heard the conversation just now. She was an old woman in her sixties, and how could she not understand Madam Er's intentions?

"Mother!"

Madam Er hurriedly ran into the old lady's room.

"Mother, are you awake?" Madam Er quickly helped her up and wiped her face with a handkerchief.

"It rained heavily last night. Have you arranged for Luor's burial?"

"Mother, rest assured, I have arranged for someone reliable to take care of it. Luor was so unfortunate at such a young age. I have used the best coffin for her and invited a monk to perform the rites. Although we can't bury her in the family tomb, we can't let her be mistreated down there either."

Inviting a monk to perform the rites was a good move.

"I have been ill for so many days, and you have been considerate for Luor. This child..."

"Of course, I have been considerate! "

Luor walked into the room, and Madam Er, with her head full of bright jewelry, was almost blinded by the morning light. The old lady next to her looked old and haggard, which made her heart ache. She teased Madam Er mockingly, "Thank you, mother, for being considerate. It rained heavily last night, and the person you sent to take care of Luor's burial was indeed reliable. They didn't even nail the coffin lid properly! Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to come back."

"You... Ah!"

Seeing clearly that it was her, Madam Er exclaimed in shock and almost fainted.

"You... are you Luor?"

The old lady pointed at her, trembling all over, and then couldn't hold on any longer and fainted.

"You... you..."

"Miss Luor, how did you come back?"

The servants in the room were in a panic. After all, the resurrection of the dead was too bizarre for ordinary people to accept.

Luor noticed their expressions and the chaos in the room. She had originally planned to enter through the main gate, but she was mistaken for a beggar and driven away by the gatekeeper, so she quietly sneaked in through the dog hole in the mansion.

She first went to see her brother, Luoqifei, who was still asleep, and then went to the old lady's room. It was the time when Madam Er usually paid her morning respects to the old lady. In the original owner's memory, there were occasional warm memories of the old lady.

Moreover, in ancient times, filial piety was highly respected, and the old lady should be the most respected. So she came here, and as expected, she witnessed a good show.

"Grandmother?"

Luor hurriedly ran to the old lady's side. In her memory, the old lady was always spirited, with her silver hair carefully pinned up and a polite smile on her face.

But now her silver hair was disheveled, and her face was much more wrinkled, and she looked very weak. Luor felt a pang in her heart and carefully checked the old lady's pulse, finding that she had only fainted and was a little weak, so she felt relieved.

She casually pulled a silver hairpin from Madam Er's head and stabbed it into the old lady's acupoint.

"Grandmother? Grandmother?"

Luor called out anxiously.

"Luor, are you really Luor?"

The old lady looked at her in disbelief.

"Grandmother, I am Luor, I have come back."

Luor held the old lady's hand, feeling warm.

"You... didn't you die? How did you come back?"

Madam Er finally reacted and jumped up from the old lady's bed.