The legitimate daughter was reborn, and the emperor’s little Jiaojiao went crazy.

Girl, I was wrong. No one knows the regret that Dongxi left in the world.

The old people often say that good words cannot persuade a damned person, and mercy without salvation will only kill others. Others' earnest advice will never make a confused person realize the truth. Only experience can make people wake up from a dream.

The only difference is the life-or-death experience, whether you live or die.

Unfortunately, Dongxi died and never had a chance to wake up again.

Flames shot up into the sky, and outside the woodshed there was a bustling crowd and cries of grief that shook the sky.

"The fire is coming! The fire is coming! Bring us some water! Quick, quick, quick! We can't get in! The fourth young master is still inside!"

"Son, my son!"

"Master! Fourth Master! Hurry up and save Fourth Master!"

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An Xia slept late again that night because Cen Yuan had been coming home late recently.

She was used to seeing him drink some stomach-warming soup, as eating out was never as nourishing.

The writing brush that Shi Anxia was holding somehow touched the cup, and the whole cup of water spilled onto the Buddhist scriptures he had just copied, creating a bunch of ink flowers.

Hong Que cried out, "Madam, hurry up, hurry up, please go to the side first, I will get a handkerchief to clean it up."

Shi Anxia put down the brush but did not step away. She just held Hong Que's hand and sighed softly. Then she pulled her over and hugged her small body gently.

Hong Que hurriedly threw the handkerchief on the table and raised her hand to gently stroke Shi Anxia's back, "Madam, don't be sad. Dongxi is not worth it."

When she said this, tears welled up in her eyes for no reason.

Shi Anxia shook her head and said, "I'm not sad for Dongxi, no." She was just glad that Hongque was sincere.

In her previous life, she also had a misunderstanding with Hong Que and ignored her for many days.

Therefore, in this life, she was always afraid that she had misunderstood someone, so she checked very carefully. She confirmed it again and again, hinted back and forth, and finally came to this step.

Yes, some people deserve it and some people don't.

Shi Anxia let go of Hong Que, stood up silently and stepped aside.

She was a little upset tonight, and couldn't even concentrate on copying the Heart Sutra. She asked casually, "Is the young master not back yet?"

Hong Que couldn't remember how many times his wife had asked him tonight, "Is the young master not back yet?" He shook his head helplessly, "Ye Bao'er has gone to the door to pick him up. If the young master comes back, he will definitely come back to report it in advance."

Shi Anxia smiled and said, "It's already late today, the young master won't let Ye Baoer disturb people's sleep."

Hong Que thought about it and realized that this was the case. She cleaned up the water stains on the table and comforted her master, "Young Master, nothing will happen to you. You usually come back very late."

Shi Anxia's eyelids twitched violently, but she knew she was telling the truth, "It's okay, I'll read a book."

"Madam, there's ginseng soup brewing in the kitchen. Can I serve you a bowl to warm your stomach?" Hong Que asked worriedly.

"I have no appetite. I won't eat anymore." Shi Anxia said as he sat down at the table again and opened a booklet to read.

About half an hour later, footsteps were heard outside.

"Here he comes, the young master is back." Bei Hui waited under the eaves for several times, and finally saw Shadow. She came in with a smile and reported, "The young master is back. He brought Ye Bao'er with him and walked lightly, fearing that he would disturb the lady's rest."

Shi Anxia rubbed her eye sockets, and her heart was finally at ease. Her appetite improved in an instant, and she said, "Go and serve the soup that's simmering in the kitchen."

"All right!" Hong Que was very happy and whispered to Bei Hui, "Our Madam really cares about the young master. She has been talking about him all night."

Bei Hui also smiled with relief and said, "This is how a couple should be."

Shi Anxia walked out of the house briskly to greet Cen Yuan. She looked him up and down, and was relieved to see that he was fine and unharmed. "Why are you so late again, husband?"

Cen Yuan looked at her little face, "Are you still not asleep? Didn't I tell you not to wait for me?"

He took the wet towel handed to him by Bei Hui and wiped his hands, then took her hand and walked to the study, "There is something I need to tell you."

"what?"

"Dongxi is dead." Cen Yuan sat down, picked up the kettle on the table and poured a glass of water to drink. "Li Tianhua and his personal servant were all burned to death in the woodshed."

Shi Anxia finally understood where her uneasiness came from tonight.

She thought Dongxi would die, but she didn't expect him to die so soon. He was quite brave, dragging two people to die with him.

Cen Yuan held her hand and asked softly, "Do you regret it?"

Shi Anxia thought about it seriously and said, "No, if I had to do it again, I would still do it this way. Do you... think I'm cruel and ruthless?"

Cen Yuan just laughed, "Silly girl, I am laughing at you for waiting for so long."

She had noticed Dongxi's abnormality before they got married, and the silly girl had been waiting for Dongxi to turn back.

She was originally a person who was tough on the outside but soft on the inside. But soft-hearted people don't live long, so she had to force herself to be tough and control everything with an iron fist, so as not to become a prisoner.

At this point, it's a situation where either you die or I die.

Hong Que brought two bowls of hot soup, "Master, Madam, drink it while it's hot."

The corner of Cen Yuan's eyes fell on Hong Que's beautiful face, and he inexplicably remembered the night when Hong Que hurriedly found him and pulled his arm in tears, saying, "It's terrible, General Chen, the queen has been drugged. Quick, let's go save her, quickly, it will be too late."

At that time, Hong Que had already become the Defei.

She pulled him all the way to Yanghua Palace, and together they pulled Shi Anxia, ​​who was already unconscious at the time, out of bed.

But when footsteps were heard outside, it was too late to evacuate.

Hong Que stuffed Shi Anxia into his arms and ordered him in a resolute tone, "Go, lie down on the bed! This is our only chance."

She took off her clothes and got into bed in front of him, stunned. On the bed, Prince Anping was sleeping like a dead pig.

The door of Yanghua Palace was kicked open with a bang, and Emperor Rongguang came into the hall with a group of people. When they lifted the quilt, they saw Hongque, who was only wearing underwear, sleeping with Prince Anping.

At that time, Cen Yuan was hiding under the bed holding Shi Anxia... That was the most helpless and suffocating moment for him since he entered the era of cold weapons.

He was so small that he was unable to save the red magpie and could only watch it being dragged away.

Cen Yuan will never forget the last look Hong Que gave An Xia, which was full of firm tenderness and ardent loyalty.

Later, he tried to save Hong Que, but she refused. Hong Que said that she didn't want to live anyway, and she felt sick every day as a concubine of Emperor Rongguang.

In this life, when Cen Yuan was reborn and saw Hong Que again, it was indeed as many people had guessed, something was unusual.

It's really extraordinary, such a good girl! This is a real old friend.

Shi Anxia and Cen Yuan were the only two people left in the room.

Shi Anxia raised her thick eyelashes and looked at him, "Are you thinking about Hong Que?"

"Hmm?" Cen Yuan raised an eyebrow. How terrible is life with a woman who is very observant?

Shi Anxia reached out and held his hand, lowering her head. "You remember the scene where Hong Que saved me in Yanghua Palace, right?"