The mistress was reborn and broke off the engagement, the regent cried and begged to marry into the

Shangguanfu.

Ling Ze, dressed in black, entered the room to report.

Xie Qiuguang was surprised: "Failed? The person fell into the hands of the third brother?"

really……

Shangguan Haitong stood up and said, "Since Li Xizu is in the hands of the Third Prince, neither the Wang family nor the Yong'an Marquisate can make any more moves. Tonight's farce has come to an end for now. From what you described, Li Xizu's tendons in his hands and feet were cut and he can't move on his own?"

"Yes. He has a lot of whip wounds on his body. He must have been punished." When Ling Ze encountered the third prince, he chose to evacuate immediately.

As long as Li Xizu is not kidnapped, it doesn't matter who gets him.

Their identities cannot be exposed, as it will bring trouble to the prince.

After waiting for such news for a long time, Xie Qiuguang said embarrassedly: "Haitong still guessed it right."

"It's not that I guessed it right, but I was driven by interests." Shangguan Haitong smiled, "I think the first thing the Third Prince would do after he captured someone is not to report it. He would go to the Yong'an Marquis's Mansion and make a deal with the Marquis. As for whether the Marquis would agree..."

From her tone, she sounded uncertain, but in reality, she was extremely confident. He was just a son, how could he be as important as the Marquis's Mansion?

The third prince’s plan is likely to fail.

It’s not a failure.

Knowing that the Third Prince had been to the Yong'an Marquis' Mansion, the Fourth Prince couldn't help but feel resentful.

Regardless of whether the Yong'an Marquisate betrayed him or not, the seed of distrust had already been planted in my heart.

Xie Qiuguang scratched his head, it was so complicated.

He simply wanted Li Xizu to prevent being kidnapped, so there was no need for so many twists and turns.

Wang family.

After Li Xizu was kidnapped, Li Zongyun and Li Shihang gave up resistance and were captured.

Wang Jinting reported to his father. The head of the Wang family sat in the main seat, and the other younger generations sat below.

The clan leader frowned and said, "The old fox, Lord. It's useless to catch these two guys, let them go."

Wang Yongping was indignant: "Let them go? We lost so many people tonight, so we won't gain anything at all?"

My father raised his hand and explained, "The prisoners are missing. What crime did you arrest them for? If you really impeach them tomorrow, you will only be reprimanded by the emperor and have a bad reputation. Li Xizu is already half a cripple, and he won't be able to get far. It seems that someone is taking advantage of the situation."

The clan leader nodded and said, "Did you see clearly what those two men in black were doing?"

Wang Jinting thought carefully, "He was decisive and his movements were very beautiful. He looked like a gangster."

"People from the underworld?" My father was puzzled. "I've never heard of anyone associating with people from the underworld."

The clan leader pondered for a moment and raised his eyes: "Prince Ling Zhao. Don't forget how many followers Empress Shufei had."

When Empress Shu Fei was mentioned, everyone fell silent.

That is not only a taboo in the imperial palace, but also a taboo in the royal family.

The patriarch looked at his father with an inquiring look: "Weren't you also one of them?"

Wang Jinting's father, Wang Zhonghong, was once the most inconspicuous illegitimate son in the family.

He lowered his eyes, and the figure in his memory was still bright and beautiful. If he hadn't met Empress Shu Fei, he wouldn't be where he is today.

Wang Zhonghong had a blank expression on his face: "It may not be the prince. Everyone knows how much he has. There are no extraordinary people around him."

Someone agreed: "What Zhonghong said is not without reason. The prince has lived under our noses for these years, and we haven't noticed anything wrong. If there is anything wrong with his recent behavior, it is nothing more than getting closer to the girl from the Shangguan family."

Everyone changed the subject. Wang Jinting looked at her father and saw the forbearance beneath his calmness.

In the end, the two Li brothers were released, but the servants who accompanied them were detained and charged with arbitrary crimes.

Dismissed.

Wang Yongping was still unhappy: "I should have killed Li Xizu earlier."

In the night, cicadas chirp.

Wang Zhonghong stopped and looked at him sharply: "Listen carefully. No matter what happens, you are not allowed to attack the prince."

"Why? As long as he doesn't interfere with us, it's not impossible..." Wang Yongping was dissatisfied, but obedient.

Wang Zhonghong turned around and said in a very serious tone, "No reason. Just do as I say."

Startled, Wang Yongping lowered his head and replied, "I know, Dad."

"You go down first. I have something to say to your sister." Wang Zhonghong put his hands behind his back and looked into the distance.

Wang Yongping stepped down.

The atmosphere is quiet.

Wang Jinting said, "Dad treats you differently, is it because of Concubine Shu?"

"Jin Ting, do you know why your father supports you in everything you do? As a woman, it is extremely difficult for you to accomplish anything. Your father will do his best to help you and protect you." Wang Zhonghong's throat rolled, and he seemed to see that beautiful smiling face in a trance.

Wang Jinting lowered her eyes and thought about it, and quickly came up with the answer: "Is it related to Concubine Shu?"

Wang Zhonghong nodded: "When I met her, I was just a bastard who could be bullied at will in the family. She talked to me without any disdain and told me that man can conquer nature. She was trapped in the deep palace, but her ideals were still alive in her heart. I am willing to do everything I can to help her achieve them."

That was the light he cast when he was in darkness, and it was his salvation. He took her ideal as his own.

He began to learn to calculate and to grab everything that was beneficial to him.

Cover up the filth and show her the pure white side. His efforts were effective and they were getting closer and closer to their goal.

But an imperial decree was issued and all previous efforts were wasted.

The news in the palace was blocked, and the next news heard was that she had passed away.

She was healthy and lively, how could she die in such a short time? Who was it? Who was it?

He checked and found that Concubine Shu did not die of illness, but was poisoned. After drinking the poison, it would take only a few breaths to kill her.

Wang Zhonghong closed his eyes in grief: "The dream we created together is shattered. Jin Ting, you must protect the only bloodline she left behind."

Wang Jinting nodded with a serious expression. She could feel her father's ideals and love the most.

When others only care about their reputation and have no regard for their daughter's life and happiness.

Her father ignored everyone's objections and allowed her to practice martial arts according to her own preferences.

Many people pointed fingers at her and said that she couldn't get married.

Her father once again stepped forward to find a son-in-law for her and shut up the outsiders.

But the criticism never stopped and she was still not pregnant after several years of marriage.

Men despise hens that don't lay eggs.

Women lament that how can life be complete if they can’t have children?

Wang Jinting actually never understood, is it true that the only meaning of a woman's life in this world is to get married and have children?

He was also a father who adopted a child under her name.

Let her not care about the gossip from others and just be herself happily.

Wang Jinting had many good sisters when she was young.

When they grow up, they all get married at the behest of their parents and spend the rest of their lives making a living in the inner court.

When they get together, they often dress up beautifully, but the looks they get from others are full of envy and jealousy.

Same people but different fates.

Their father will not protect them unconditionally because family is more important.

Wang Jinting made up her mind: "I will never forget the kindness that Concubine Shu has shown to my father and me."

With a relieved smile, Wang Zhonghong touched his daughter's head.

When he found out that his daughter was stronger than the average person, he was worried and distressed, fearing that his daughter would not be able to get married.

After hearing this, Empress Shufei smiled indifferently: "You are very strong. You punch this one, kick that one, and no one can bully you."

At that moment, he suddenly realized, what about his daughter? Why can't his daughter learn martial arts?

Can't be different?

"Your daughter asked me to name her? How about Jin Ting? I hope she will be talented and famous."

"Why did I name my son Qiu Guang? Autumn is full of fruits and sparkling water. Isn't that good? Freedom and harvest."

"I'll tell you a secret. I also gave him two characters. They sound good when separated, but combined they represent my yearning and attachment."

"One is Shi Xia, and the other is..."

Wang Zhonghong still doesn’t understand.

What special meaning do these two words together have for Empress Shufei?