Liang Youqi spent two days, spent money, and gave gifts, and finally managed to get a lowly cleaning and sweeping position in the prefectural government.

Today was her first day on duty. Before dawn, she got up from her rented courtyard, changed into this coarse cloth outfit, and entrusted her daughter Yuanyuan to Uncle Cao's care.

Then, filled with trepidation and anticipation, I arrived at the prefectural government office.

This job is dirty and tiring—sweeping the yard, wiping the pillars, emptying the chamber pot—but it's all worth it as long as I can see Miss Yun.

She worked all morning, sweeping from the backyard to the courtyard and then from the courtyard to the entrance of the flower hall, her eyes constantly glancing around in the shadows.

But Miss Yun was still nowhere to be seen.

As noon approached, she finally took advantage of a break from work to carefully try to get close to an old nanny in the mansion who looked kind and gentle.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, she casually remarked, "I've heard there's a young lady in our household named Yun Shengsheng. Apparently, she also knows medicine!"

The old nanny nodded with a smile, "Yes, yes, that's our mistress's younger sister!"

Liang Youqi exclaimed in surprise, "So she's Madam's younger sister!"

"No wonder!"

"I just entered the manor today and haven't seen her yet, but I've heard from others that Miss Yun looks like the maidservant in front of Guanyin Bodhisattva."

The old nanny looked very proud: "Of course, Miss Yun is not only beautiful and skilled in medicine, but she is also a county princess. Her demeanor is unmatched by ordinary people."

"Although he is only six years old, he is incredibly capable."

"I heard that she also owns many shops in the capital, making a fortune every day, and she also runs a clinic to treat the sick and save lives. Even the Emperor has praised her."

"Although she is a county princess, she has no airs at all and is very kind to her servants. She is much better than those masters who would smash bowls and curse at the drop of a hat."

Liang Youqi was somewhat alarmed by what she heard.

Unexpectedly, my benefactor is not only skilled in medicine, but also a county princess, and even has the ability to meet the emperor. Does that mean she can definitely help me rescue my two younger brothers?

As she listened, she quickly processed the information in her mind, but remained outwardly calm, continuing to wear an expression of curiosity and admiration.

She took out some copper coins from her sleeve, smiled, and stuffed them into the old woman's hand, her tone carrying just the right amount of envy: "You've worked hard, Granny. Take this and buy yourself a bowl of hot tea to soothe your throat."

"Where is Miss Yun's courtyard? I'd like to go take a look, just from a distance."

"We've never met any important people in our lives, and we'd like to share in their good fortune so we can have something to brag about to our children when we get back."

The old woman smiled and pocketed the coins, weighing them in her palm before shaking her head with a hint of regret in her voice: "Alas, you've come at an inopportune time."

"Miss Yun left this morning, just as dawn was breaking."

Liang Youqi was taken aback, her voice trembling almost imperceptibly: "Left? Where did you go...? Do you know?"

The old woman tucked the copper coin into her bosom and shook her head: "How could we servants possibly find out?"

"Why would the master tell us maids where he goes and when he'll be back? I only found out this morning when the little girl who brought me food casually mentioned it."

After saying that, the old woman got up and left: "It's getting late, I have to get to work!"

Liang Youqi forced a smile and watched the other person walk away.

She lowered her head, picked up the broom, and continued sweeping, her movements stiff and numb, her heart sinking to the bottom.

She went through so much trouble to finally get into the prefectural government. But unexpectedly, Miss Yun left.

Liang Youqi's eyes instantly reddened. She blamed herself for being too slow. She should have gone directly to Miss Yun yesterday and shouldn't have hesitated for so long at the gate of the mansion.

She saw Miss Yun get off the carriage from afar. She clearly had a chance to go up and talk to her, but she was too worried.

I was afraid of offending the important person, afraid of being kicked out, and afraid of ruining Miss Yun's mood, which would backfire.

We missed it just like that.

If she had known Miss Yun would leave today, she would have knelt in front of the carriage yesterday to say what she had to say.

Her broom swept back and forth on the ground unconsciously, sweeping the few withered leaves again and again.

Suddenly, a pair of embroidered shoes stopped in front of me. Although they were exquisite, they were obviously old.

Yun Xiaoxiao looked at the woman in front of her suspiciously: "What's wrong with you? Why are you crying so sadly..."

Could it be that there are people in the manor who bully others by abusing their power?

Liang Youqi froze, looked up, and realized that her face was covered in tears.

But he still stared intently at the woman in front of him, dressed elegantly yet simply.

She knew that this lady was the wife of the prefect, and also Miss Yun Shengsheng's older sister.

She had tried to get close to Madam Yun before, but she heard that Madam Yun was righteous and hated her father just like Lord Fan, so she never dared to approach her.

She was afraid that Madam Yun would ignore her and throw her out.

But now, she is truly at her wit's end.

Liang Youqi's tears fell even more fiercely, and in the end, she knelt down in desperation.

He kowtowed to Yun Xiaoxiao several times with a loud "bang, bang, bang".

"Please, madam, save my brothers!"

"They are truly innocent..."

Yun Shengsheng was unaware of this little incident; she slept until the afternoon.

He yawned and got up, only to find himself covered with a thin blanket, asleep in a carriage. There was no one around, and the carriage didn't seem to be moving.

Yun Shengsheng curiously lifted the curtain to look out of the car.

Then I saw everyone resting not far away, with a pile of firewood burning nearby.

There was also a plate of fragrant, oily roasted meat on top.

Yun Shengsheng swallowed hard, lifted the curtain, and got off the carriage.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Yan Shijin and Wu Xia were talking under a large tree far away.

Wu Xia looked at Yan Shijin in shock and asked incredulously.

"Your Highness, are you... are you telling the truth?"

Yan Shijin smiled and nodded: "Yes, a gentleman's word is as good as his bond!"

"Once this matter is resolved and we return to the capital, I will have my father issue an imperial decree to grant me and Sheng Sheng a marriage! At that time, Sheng Sheng will be my future Crown Princess!"

Wu Xia paused for a moment, then couldn't help but remind her, "Your Highness, you're not that old. Isn't it too early to make a decision now?"

"What if we grow up in the future..."

Yan Shijin smiled and shook his head, but did not offer any further explanation.

But deep down, he was very determined.

He knew that his soul was not only nine years old; combined with his two lifetimes, he was already over twenty years old.

Therefore, he knew what he was doing.

However, thinking of Sheng Sheng, he suddenly became a little nervous.

Will Sheng Sheng refuse to get engaged to him?

He could sense that Sheng Sheng was not an ordinary child at heart.

What should he do if he is flatly refused...?

Just as his expression was changing rapidly, he suddenly heard Yun Shengsheng's inner thoughts.

What's being roasted? It smells so good! I want some too!

Yan Shijin was slightly taken aback, and immediately turned around to look, only to see Yun Shengsheng being carried by Chu Xiao as they got off the carriage...

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