The Princess' Rebirth and Revenge

The autumn wind was like a knife, cutting every inch of Jiankang's land and everyone's heart. Xiao Yan frowned, staring at the rolling dark clouds outside the window, with uneasy waves surging in his heart. Jiankang, this ancient capital, was once again in a precarious situation.

"Sir, the situation in Jiankang is becoming increasingly tense." A guard hurried into the room and reported with a serious expression.

Xiao Yan turned around, his eyes sharp: "I know. It's time to go back. Jiankang needs me."

At this time, Xie Fei walked in slowly, with wisdom shining in her eyes. She analyzed softly: "Sir, when we go to Jiankang, we must not only quell the unrest, but also make long-term plans. Yongzhou is a battleground for military strategists. Only by controlling Yongzhou can we control the overall situation."

Xiao Yan heard this, and a trace of appreciation flashed in his eyes: "Miss Xie, what you said makes sense. But going to Jiankang is full of risks, you..."

"We are willing to go with you, sir." Haoyu and Wei An said in unison, their eyes determined, as if they were ready to face all difficulties.

Xiao Yan looked at these three young and energetic faces, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. He nodded: "Okay! Let's go to Jiankang together and work together for a great cause!"

The group quickly packed up and set off for Jiankang. The sound of horse hooves broke the silence of autumn and the peace in everyone's heart.

In Jiankang City, the situation was changing rapidly and the tension was suffocating. As soon as Xiao Yan and his party stepped into the city gate, they felt the oppressive atmosphere. Pedestrians on the street hurriedly, with solemn faces, as if everyone was worried about the future of the city.

"Sir, where should we go first?" Haoyu asked, his eyes full of vigilance, always ready to deal with possible dangers.

"Let's go meet Rongqing and Xie Fei's sister first." Xiao Yan said in a deep voice, he already had a plan in mind. He knew that at this critical moment, he needed more allies.

Rong Qing and Xie Fei's sister had been waiting for their arrival. When Rong Qing saw Xiao Yan, he stepped forward quickly, looking anxious: "Master Xiao, the situation in Jiankang cannot be delayed any longer."

Xiao Yan nodded, and his gaze turned to Xie Fei's sister: "You are Xie Fei's sister, right? You look so much like your sister."

Xie Fei's sister lowered her head shyly and said softly, "Your Excellency is too kind."

Xiao Yan smiled slightly, and an idea suddenly came to his mind: "I want to recognize Xie Fei as my sister, what do you think?"

When these words came out, everyone was shocked. Rongqing and Xie Fei's sister looked at each other, not knowing how to answer. And Xie Fei herself was even more stunned. She had never thought that she would have such a powerful "brother".

"Sir..." Xie Fei's voice trembled a little, and her heart was filled with complicated emotions. "I... I am just an ordinary woman. How can I be worthy of such a position..."

"Thank you, Miss. You are both wise and brave, and have helped me a lot." Xiao Yan said seriously, "In my heart, you have long been my sister."

Xie Fei looked at Xiao Yan's sincere eyes, feeling touched and hesitant. Finally, she nodded slowly: "Since you are so kind, I...I agree."

Xiao Yan laughed, his heart filled with joy. He knew that with a sister like Xie Fei, his great cause would be more stable. And Xie Fei, although feeling the pressure and great responsibility, also knew that this was a mission that she could not shirk.

Haoyu and Wei'an were surprised and happy when they saw this scene. They knew that Xiao Yan's move was not only a recognition of Xie Fei, but also a trust in all of them. They secretly vowed to work harder to assist Xiao Yan and jointly create a new southern country.

However, the situation in Jiankang did not allow them to be too happy. Recruiting soldiers, raising food, and pacifying the people... every matter was urgent and needed to be resolved immediately.

After returning to the Xiao Mansion, Xie Fei fell into deep thought. She knew that recruiting soldiers would require a large amount of money, but the treasury of the Southern Kingdom had long been empty. How to raise this money became a difficult problem for her.

"Haoyu, Wei'an, how do you think we should raise money for the conscription?" Xie Fei frowned and asked his two friends for advice.

Haoyu thought for a moment and said, "Maybe we can raise funds from those wealthy businessmen? They have money and are willing to contribute to the stability of the country."

Wei An shook his head and said, "This method is inappropriate. Although those wealthy businessmen have money, they value their own interests more. Once they feel that fundraising will harm their interests, they will immediately oppose it."

Xie Fei nodded. She knew that what Wei An said made sense. After she pondered for a moment, she suddenly had an idea: "I have an idea. We can raise funds from Hu Yitian, the richest man in Yongzhou. Although he is a businessman, he also has a patriotic heart. We can use the mentality of 'people do not fight officials, and businessmen spend money to avoid disasters' to get him to donate the funds voluntarily."

Haoyu and Wei An nodded in agreement. They knew that Xie Fei's idea was both clever and feasible. So they immediately started to act.