The servants began to busy themselves. Liu Siyue led Han Xiaoyu to the room where her mother lived. "When your mother left, she said she had everything settled and knew what was going on."

Liu Siyue took out the letters from under her pillow, and the two sat together and looked at them one by one. "Sister, just do as Mother says. No wonder Father's coffin is so big. It turns out Mother had planned this all along."

She'd already decided she didn't want me! Waaaaah~

"Xiaoxiao, don't be too sad. Everyone pursues different things. Although your parents are gone, you are still young. You have a long road ahead and many meaningful things to do."

"Sister, I've always been willful and always let Mom and Dad forgive me when I made mistakes. They spoiled me. If I do something wrong in the future, you can hit me or scold me, but please don't abandon me. I'm scared!"

"Don't cry, or I'll really abandon you. I don't like crybabies. Dealing with your mother's funeral is the priority."

A coffin was placed in front of the Han family's house, and the surrounding neighbors gathered around. "Master Han just passed away, so who has passed away now?"

"I don't know, ask the doorman."

Only after asking did I learn that it was Mrs. Han who had gone there. "Their relationship was really good. They had been neighbors for more than ten years and I had never heard of them arguing. Their inner house was always spotless."

The couple is perfectly harmonious and devoted to each other; they are truly the envy of everyone!

"It's true what they say, good people don't live long. How could such a good man like Master Han have to run into bandits? Those damned bandits are so arrogant, why doesn't anyone deal with them?"

"Madam Han is truly infatuated. She's gone after Master Han. What will happen to her youngest daughter? And what about her vast fortune?"

"If your husband went, would you go with him?"

"Going with him? Dream on! He's bringing one vixen after another into his house. If anyone's going to go, it'll be them. Doesn't he like it? I'll satisfy him!"

"What you said makes sense."

"Let's go back and make some preparations. After all, we've been neighbors for over ten years; it's only right that we go and pay our respects."

Neighbors came to pay their respects, one group after another. Finally, the next morning, everyone carried the coffin to Mr. Han's grave. They began to dig the grave. Once the grave was dug open, they placed Mrs. Han's coffin down, opened Mr. Han's coffin, put Mrs. Han's body inside, and closed the coffin.

The grave was rebuilt, and a tombstone was immediately placed in front of it.

Han Xiaoyu lost both her parents in just a few days, going from a pampered child to an orphan. She fell ill as soon as she returned. Liu Siyue began to handle the affairs of the Han family. The Han family had many servants. Those who were willing to leave were given indentures for 50 taels of silver each, while those who did not want to leave could stay.

Upon seeing the 50 taels of silver, most people were willing to leave. However, an old man and a maidservant were unwilling to leave. "Madam Liu, this old servant wants to stay and manage the house for Miss. If no one takes care of it, it will fall into disrepair in a few years."

"This old servant is willing too. This old servant is all alone and has nowhere to go."

"Alright, then you can stay."

Liu Siyue distributed indentures and silver to the others, and they packed their bags and left after receiving the items.

Liu Siyue stayed at the Han family's house for four days before she finished dealing with her business.

"Xiaoxiao, how are you feeling?"

"Sister, I just feel weak all over and I still want to sleep. My eyelids are heavy."

"I've taken care of everything at home. I'll take you home now. You can come back to visit whenever you want when you're better."

"Yes, I'll listen to my sister."

Liu Siyue carried Han Xiaoyu onto the oxcart. When they arrived at the Yun residence, Yun Chenxin saw Liu Siyue and asked, "Siyue, did you come from home? You look so haggard."

"I've been in the county town these past few days dealing with the Han family's affairs."

"The Han family? Is it the Han family patriarch who was injured by bandits a few days ago and passed away?"

"Yes, Mrs. Han went with her. Before she left, she entrusted her daughter to me."

"Are you and Mrs. Han very familiar with each other?"

"I'm not familiar with her, but she is a remarkable woman. She entrusted her children to me on her deathbed, how could I sit idly by and let Madam Han pass away in unease?"

"Then why don't you come to the house to find me? I could have helped you out."

"No need, the Han family has enough people."

How's my cousin doing here? Is she adjusting well?

"He's great, very hardworking, and learns things quickly."

"That's good."

Liu Siyue walked up to Yun Chenxin and said, "Let me tell you, Madam Han committed suicide by poisoning herself. I'll tell you the details later. I just came to let you know that Miss Han is still in the car. I'll be back in a bit."

Be careful in the county town. If anything seems amiss, run to Liujia Village immediately. Don't linger over those things.

"I understand. Qingye goes out to gather information every day. The county town has government offices and officials, so it should be safer than the countryside. You should also be careful."

"Okay, then I'll head back."

"Next month is Yao'er's first birthday. I will go to Liujia Village. We haven't had a baby's third-day celebration, full-month celebration, or 100-day celebration since she was born. We can't forget her first birthday."

"I've got it in mind, and I'll definitely not forget this time."

"Then I'll be going."

When Liu Siyue and her group returned to Liujia Village, Madam Feng immediately followed. "Siyue, why were you in the county town for several days? Did something happen?"

"There was something that happened, but it's all taken care of now, Mother, don't worry."

"That's good, that's good. I'm relieved to see you back safe and sound. Come to my house for dinner tonight."

"Yes, Mother."

"Xiaoxiao, this is your home from now on. We are all your family. Live here peacefully."

"Thank you, sister."

Shadow quickly reported the situation on Liu Siyue's side to the princess, "My lady, Madam Liu brought back a woman from outside and settled her in her residence."

"What kind of woman?"

"She was thirteen or fourteen years old, very pretty, but looked delicate and frail, and her mental state wasn't very good."

"I didn't expect her to have this hobby. After dinner, invite Liu Siyue over. She hasn't come to see me for quite some time."

"Yes, Master."

Liu Siyue had just finished eating at Madam Feng's when she saw An Ying walking towards her. An Ying clasped his hands in a salute and said, "Madam Liu, my master invites you in."

"What does your master want to say?"

"I don't know."

"Miss Xia, how is your recovery going?"

"Good!

I heard you went to the county town these past few days, and came back with a pretty young girl?

"Yes, I had no other choice."

"Huh? What, is it out of necessity?"

Liu Siyue then recounted the whole story, including how she met Han Xiaoyu, how Master Han died, Madam Han's suicide by poison and her entrustment of her orphan on her deathbed... and a series of other events.

"Looks like you're a pretty good person. You can gain someone's trust after just one meeting. What have you been doing at home these days?"

Liu Siyue chuckled, "Researching weapons?"

The princess frowned. "Researching weapons? What does that mean?"

"It means exactly what it says! Doesn't the princess know what a weapon is?"

"You mean you're making swords?"

"No, no, no, swords are too weak. I'm researching weapons with greater destructive power, weapons that can kill a large number of people with a single strike."

"Are you planning a rebellion by researching such powerful weapons?"

Liu Siyue shuddered, cold sweat instantly breaking out on her body. She shook her head and waved her hands, "No, no, no, I have no interest in rebellion. I just want to protect myself. With the world in chaos, I just want to keep a piece of my own land. If no one bothers me, I will stay quietly in Liu Family Village and live my own life. When the world is at peace, I will do what I want to do."

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