After giving her contraceptives, she went mad, criticizing the prince for turning white-haired overn

"How would I know?"

"When the Shen family went to Fuzhou to pay respects to their ancestors, all the girls went."

Why are you asking this?

Su Mingfeng sat in the chair and shook his head.

But in my mind, I pictured that little girl's big, watery eyes.

My heart felt like it was being tightly gripped by something.

If I hadn't met her back then, I probably would have been dead long ago.

It is very likely that it was resold by human traffickers to an unknown place.

After returning to Yanjing from Fuzhou, he secretly inquired about the girl's whereabouts.

Not long after, he was taken to the frontier for training.

Only after returning from the border did I learn that the eldest branch of the Shen family, the General Who Protects the Nation, had three daughters.

Shen Rou, Shen Ning, and Shen Wan.

Shen Wan was a notoriously sickly woman, and she was also engaged to the heir of the Prince of Huainan. She spent most of her time secluded in her private quarters.

Aside from meeting her once at a spring banquet, he had almost never seen her.

On the contrary, Shen Ning's eyes were particularly special, clear and lively.

When he saw Shen Ning's eyes, he felt even more strongly that the little girl who saved him in Fuzhou back then might be her.

But Shen Ning doesn't remember any of it now.

However, that's no longer important right now.

He wanted to marry Shen Ning to repay the life-saving grace he received years ago and to protect her for General Shen.

But now, she has the Regent in her heart.

Even if she weren't that little girl from back then, he would still protect her, even if the Shen family had saved his life.

As for who truly saved him, he will gradually find out and then repay the debt of gratitude.

"Father." Su Mingfeng snapped out of his thoughts and looked at Marquis Yongning.

"News has come from Chuzhou; one person has been arrested."

Marquis Yongning narrowed his eyes slightly. "How do you intend to deal with this?"

Su Mingfeng said calmly, "Of course, we must nip it in the bud."

"Otherwise, all our plans in Chuzhou will be exposed."

"We must avenge our aunt and grandfather."

Marquis Yongning stared intently at him with a deep gaze.

"You can decide everything yourself. There's no rush to take revenge."

"Mingfeng, you've grown up now, it's time for you to get married."

"Besides the Shen family's daughter, are there any other women in Yanjing City who would even look at them?"

Su Mingfeng smiled and said, "I didn't fancy anyone."

"As for the Shen family's daughter..." He raised an eyebrow slightly, a half-smile on his face.

"I can wait."

"Since Father is alright, I will go down and attend to matters in Chuzhou."

After saying that, Su Mingfeng got up and went straight back to his backyard.

-

As night fell in Yanjing, a light rain began to fall.

A cold wind carrying dampness swept in, enveloping the entire Zhaohua Courtyard in a chilly silence.

At this moment, in front of the mountain gate of Hanguang Temple.

Shen Rou, wearing a pink cloak, was kneeling on the cold, rainy ground.

The maid Xiangling held an umbrella for her and comforted her with heartache.

"Miss, Abbess Miaoren doesn't want to see us. Perhaps... we should go back first and try to get that nine-section lingzhi mushroom again?"

"You've been kneeling for almost an hour. If you keep going like this, your body really won't be able to take it."

Shen Rou's face was expressionless.

Despite the drizzle soaking her clothes, her gaze remained fixed on the tightly closed gates of Hanguang Temple.

"Master Miaoren was most loyal and devoted to her friends."

"If I kneel here until dawn, she will surely be moved and willing to give me the medicine."

"What's kneeling for a few hours for my second aunt?"

"Miss, you can't treat yourself like this!" Xiangling said worriedly.

"If I overwork myself, wouldn't the Second Madam be even more worried?"

She reached out to help Shen Rou up, but Shen Rou didn't budge.

"Leave me alone."

"I know it myself."

The sky grew completely dark.

Rainwater trickled down the stone steps, slowly washing over Shen Rou's knees.

She clenched her teeth, her eyes fixed on the door.

She was determined to get medicine for her mother, no matter the cost.

Over the years, Madam Yu has meticulously planned for her; she absolutely cannot abandon her.

In the shadows, Shen Yan watched this scene and moved slightly.

He wanted to go forward, but ultimately stopped.

Shen Rou's actions today were not for her younger sister Shen Wan, but for her second aunt.

He hid in a corner, observing quietly.

Shen Rou knelt down until the next morning.

Shen Yan also stayed in the shadows, keeping watch all night.

The rain stopped the next day.

Shen Rou was completely exhausted, her lips were pale, and she shouted towards the tightly closed door.

"I beg Master Miaoren to grant me an audience!"

"I am the daughter of the Great General Who Protects the Nation, and I have come here specifically to seek medicine for my blood relatives!"

"Please, Master, have mercy and see me!"

Her voice was hoarse, and her whole body swayed.

Just when she could no longer hold on, the heavy temple door finally opened.

A nun, who looked to be around forty or fifty years old, walked out of the temple.

This person was none other than Abbess Miaoren.

"For whom are you seeking medicine, young lady?"

Shen Rou said weakly, "It is for my blood relatives. I beg the nun to bestow upon me the Nine-Section Lingzhi."

"The young lady is truly devoted and loyal, but unfortunately..."

"What's the pity?" Shen Rou hurriedly asked.

Master Miaoren said slowly, "It's a pity that while the nine-sectioned Ganoderma lucidum can cure physical ailments, it is difficult to heal the karmic obstacles of the mind."

Shen Rou frowned: "What do you mean by that, Master? I only wanted to save people; my heart is sincere. How can there be any karmic obstacles?"

The nun stepped forward, her gaze falling on her face.

"If you pray for medicine before the Buddha, your sincerity will bring results. However, the medicine has eyes; it only helps those who are destined to receive it, and even more so those with righteous hearts."

"Young lady, I see a hint of bloodlust between your brows and a shadowy look in your eyes, so I would like to offer you some advice."

"Some roads, if you take the wrong path, you can turn back; some things, once done, become debts for lifetimes."

Shen Rou's heart tightened suddenly.

"Master, you must be mistaken. I have never done anything immoral or immoral. All I ask for is for my family to be safe and healthy."

"Amitabha Buddha," Master Miaoren murmured.

"This humble nun has said everything she needed to say."

"Since you came here to save lives, I will bestow these nine sections of Ganoderma lucidum upon you, young lady."

As she spoke, she handed a brocade box to Shen Rou.

"May the young lady soon let go of the confusion in her heart and find the path to purity."

After saying this, Abbess Miaoren turned around and walked into the temple.

The temple gates slammed shut once more.

After entering the temple, Ziyu came out and handed her a token.

"Thank you for your kindness, Master."

Master Miaoren accepted the token.

"Amitabha. Now that I have done as the young benefactor asked, may I please tell you the whereabouts of my son?"

Ziyu smiled and said, "Go to the address on the token and you will be reunited with your son."

"Please keep today's events a secret, nun, otherwise..."

Ziyu didn't continue speaking.

Master Miaoren nodded repeatedly: "This humble nun understands."

"From this day forward, this humble nun will leave Hanguang Temple."

"That's good."

After Ziyu finished speaking, she turned and left Hanguang Temple.

Shen Yan witnessed everything that happened outside Hanguang Temple.

After Shen Rou left with the Ganoderma lucidum.

He also boarded the carriage and hurried back to the Shen family home via a side road.

When they returned to the Shen family home, it was already sunset.

Shen Yan entered the mansion through the side gate and headed directly to Zhaohua Courtyard, where Shen Ning resided.

"Little sister, I have something to tell you."

"Come in," Shen Ning's voice came from inside.

When Shen Yan entered, he saw Shen Ning sitting by the window, playing chess casually.

Seeing Shen Yan walk in with a sullen face, she asked:

"What's wrong with my brother?"

"Why do you look so pale?"