Golden characters scrolled incessantly.
[I like Xu Jinxin!]
[It is a pity her ending was so tragic.]
[In three days, a massive rebellion will break out in Fengcheng, and her husband will die in that chaos.]
[To seek the truth behind her husband's murder, Xu Jinxin took her daughter to Fengcheng.]
[As a result, she was also killed by the villains. Her daughter was eventually sold to a brothel and abused to death by the madam!]
[Alas, what a pity!]
Duoduo tried hard to recognize the characters. There were some she did not know, so she tried her best to memorize their shapes.
Because if new golden characters appeared, the previous ones would be overwritten.
Duoduo roughly understood that the text was talking about Aunt Xu, who was sitting right in front of her.
By the time she finished reading all the characters, her face had turned pale with fright.
Terrified, she could not stop staring at Xu Jinxin and Yingniang.
The people standing before her were so vivid and alive.
Yet, in the near future, they would die so tragically.
Duoduo was terrified.
Mother! Duoduo tightly gripped the hand of the Princess Consort of Pingyang.
What is wrong? Are you feeling unwell?
The Princess Consort of Pingyang felt that Duoduo's hands were icy cold, and her whole body was trembling incessantly.
Mother! Mother!
Duoduo burrowed hard into the arms of the Princess Consort of Pingyang, as if this was the only way she could stop being afraid.
The Princess Consort of Pingyang thought that the earlier matchmaking talk between the magistrate's wife and the city defender's wife had frightened Duoduo.
She lifted Duoduo onto her lap and gently stroked the little girl's back.
Good child, do not worry. Your father and I will never marry you off to a family like that.
You are still young. When you grow up, you can choose your own husband. How does that sound?
The Princess Consort of Pingyang coaxed Duoduo with a doting tone.
Duoduo buried her head deeply into her mother's embrace.
Smelling her mother's unique fragrance, she slowly calmed down.
She had to save her aunt!
She had to save her sister!
Duoduo quickly made up her mind.
But what should she do? Duoduo felt very lost.
The Princess Consort of Pingyang gently comforted Duoduo. Feeling the little girl's emotions stabilize a bit, she finally felt somewhat relieved.
Your Highness, this servant has already had Lingfeng pass the message to His Highness.
His Highness said he will handle it and told you not to worry.
Lianxin returned and reported to the Princess Consort of Pingyang in a low voice.
Duoduo finally lifted her head from the Princess Consort of Pingyang's embrace.
Are you not afraid anymore? Your father will vent your anger for you! The Princess Consort of Pingyang felt a pang of heartache.
Duoduo looked at Xu Jinxin. Auntie, where is Sister's father?
Xu Jinxin was stunned for a moment. Why would this child suddenly ask about this?
Oh, your sister's father has some business to attend to in Fengcheng.
So Auntie brought your sister back first to see you and your mother. Xu Jinxin answered gently, afraid that speaking too loudly might frighten Duoduo.
She had noticed that this child was particularly timid.
Then when will he come back?
Xu Jinxin inexplicably found it a bit strange, but she still answered patiently.
Well, when Auntie left, he said he would come back as soon as he finished his work.
How long is that? Has he already come back?
Duoduo was very persistent because she remembered the golden characters clearly stated that in three days, a great rebellion would break out in Fengcheng.
Seeing the hesitation on Xu Jinxin's face, the Princess Consort of Pingyang looked at Duoduo in surprise.
Duoduo, what is wrong? Why do you keep asking about Yingniang's father?
Duoduo unconsciously scratched her palm.
I like Auntie, and I like Sister, but I do not know Sister's father.
The Princess Consort of Pingyang and Xu Jinxin exchanged a glance, both revealing helpless smiles.
A child's way of thinking was truly amusing.
Yingniang's father is busy with matters. Once he is done, he will naturally come back. You will be able to see him then.
Duoduo rolled her eyes thoughtfully.
Auntie is good friends with Mother, Sister is good friends with me, so Sister's father should be good friends with my father.
Duoduo's words actually stirred something in the Princess Consort of Pingyang's heart.
That is right, Jinxin. His Highness is currently lacking capable and ambitious men by his side. Your husband is skilled in both pen and sword; His Highness would definitely be eager to recruit such a talent.
Why do you not send him a letter to see if he is willing to work for His Highness?
Xu Jinxin was also somewhat tempted.
She was already good friends with the Princess Consort of Pingyang. As for the Prince of Pingyang, although they had not met often, his character was quite good.
The Prince of Pingyang's current situation was exactly when he needed people.
If her husband could work alongside the Prince of Pingyang, she would have more time to spend with her best friend.
I just do not know what His Highness would think of this. Xu Jinxin was a bit worried.
The Princess Consort of Pingyang immediately understood her close friend's thoughts.
She called Lianxin over and gave her a few whispered instructions.
Lianxin quickly walked out once again.
I had Lianxin go ask, so your husband will not end up making a wasted trip.
Xu Jinxin felt a bit embarrassed. How could it be a wasted trip? Is he going to stay in Fengcheng for the rest of his life?
If that were the case, I would not even want to live with him anymore!
Come on, I know you too well. You are just being stubborn, the Princess Consort of Pingyang joked with her best friend.
Soon, Lianxin returned.
Your Highness, this is what His Highness asked this servant to give you.
Lianxin presented a letter to the Princess Consort of Pingyang.
The Princess Consort of Pingyang took it, opened it, and saw it was a letter.
The contents of the letter roughly expressed the hope that Xu Jinxin's husband could come to Xianyang to lend a helping hand to the Prince of Pingyang.
Smiling, the Princess Consort of Pingyang handed the letter to Xu Jinxin.
Now you can rest assured, right?
After reading the letter, Xu Jinxin put it back.
Alright! I will have someone send a letter over tomorrow.
No! Duoduo suddenly shouted, startling everyone present.
What is wrong?
Why?
The Princess Consort of Pingyang and Xu Jinxin asked at the same time.
Duoduo was anxious and gestured with her hands.
Pigeon! Letter!
Xu Jinxin was the first to understand what Duoduo was trying to express. You mean sending a letter via carrier pigeon?
Duoduo nodded vigorously like a chick pecking at rice. Yes, yes, yes! Auntie is so smart!
The Princess Consort of Pingyang thought for a moment and agreed.
I heard from His Highness that Fengcheng has not been peaceful lately. You should hurry and send the letter so your husband can come over immediately.
Surprise appeared on Xu Jinxin's face.
She looked around and noticed that no one was paying attention to them.
We just came back from Fengcheng, and nothing is happening there.
Except for encountering a few accidents on the way back, everything else was fine.
As Xu Jinxin said this, she suddenly remembered something, and her face turned pale.
Is it related to that girl?
She finished in a low voice, staring nervously at the Princess Consort of Pingyang.
Earlier, the Princess Consort of Pingyang had quietly told Xu Jinxin about the two children of the Song residence.
Moreover, she had briefly mentioned that Song Shuyu's reputation as a lucky star had long since spread to the capital.
The Princess Consort of Pingyang nodded faintly.
In three days, it will be the banquet where the Second Prince officially acknowledges Song Shuyu as his goddaughter.
