The Royal Family's Orphan is on the Rise

"The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, decrees that the Zhang family is suspected of plotting to murder and kidnapping the imperial family member, the consort Jiang Ruofan, which led to him being kidnapped again by the Kingdom of Leping, and then Jiang Ruofan's death at a young age. They are worthy of death, and they designed to deceive the regent princess's third son, causing him to be trapped in the wilderness for several hours, resulting in his injury. Today, they are punished for multiple crimes, their property is confiscated, all the sons of the Zhang family are beheaded in public, and the women are exiled to the bitter cold border. This is the decree!"

Zhang Shounian was horrified: "No, no, Princess Regent, I beg you to spare the Zhang family and let us serve you like slaves."

Shen Jiarou sneered at the man kneeling and kowtowing at the iron railing.

"Okay, if you can go back to a year ago, that's not impossible."

Zhang Shounian looked up in fear and shock, and said in pain: "This is simply impossible."

"Really? But I've already given you the chance. Whether you can do it or not has nothing to do with me."

She gathered her expression and turned around: "Let's go."

Zhang Zirou, Zheng Shutong, Shen Feimo, and Zharmu all turned around and followed.

In the afternoon, the Tenth Prince came to the gate of the Regent Princess's Mansion and asked to see Shen Jiarou. Bao Zhiqing went into the mansion in person to report, but Shen Jiarou just smiled coldly after hearing it.

"Let's go. This princess is going to meet my filial tenth brother."

Watching her approaching step by step, the Tenth Prince couldn't help but start to get nervous.

"Fourth Imperial Sister."

"I hope you are well, Tenth Brother."

The Tenth Prince came straight to the point and asked Shen Jiarou: "Tenth Prince wants you to plead with Prince, so that the children of the Zhang family can be exiled instead."

Zhang Zirou and Zheng Shutong looked at their master together. Shen Jiarou smiled faintly, a smile without any warmth, only coldness.

"My husband is now lying in the cold. I went from being loved by my husband to being a widow. My children went from having a father to being fatherless. Is this what we deserve?"

The Tenth Prince was stumped by the question: "That's not what I meant."

Shen Jiarou raised her eyes and looked straight at him, saying without a trace of warmth: "Every effect has its cause, Tenth Brother, please go back."

After saying this, Shen Jiarou turned around and walked into the mansion without mercy.

The next morning, all the Zhang family members were dragged out, and dozens of men were beheaded at the sound of the word "behead".

In the crowd, Shen Jiarou, dressed in men's clothes, stood there tall and straight.

My dear, did you see that? They are all here to accompany you. You will not be alone on your way to the underworld.

The urgent victory news from the border was sent all the way through the streets of the capital and delivered to the palace gate.

"Report, urgent news from the border!"

Ji Chenyu was horrified after reading the urgent report from the border: "Damn, these damn barbarians."

On the second day, the atmosphere in the Golden Palace was gloomy and depressing.

"My dear ministers, the border has urgent news of victory. The Leping Kingdom has attacked our Dalin border, burning, killing, looting and committing all kinds of evil. General Song has requested support from the court. Which general do you think is more suitable?"

The court officials discussed the matter for a while, but only one person stood quietly, as tall and straight as a pine tree.

Shen Jiarou, wearing a white flower on her head, said calmly: "Your humble sister will go and ask for your permission."

All the ministers were shocked when they saw Shen Jiarou bowing her body to salute.

Emperor Wenzong was the first to stand up and object: "I object, Regent Princess, you must not act recklessly."

Wang Taifu stepped out of the line and bowed: "I second the motion."

Ji Chenyu also disagreed and said, "Fourth sister, please stop making trouble. This concerns the peace and lives of our people and soldiers at the border. This is a serious matter."

"I am not fooling around. I have considered everything very clearly. In terms of emotion, reason, loyalty and righteousness, I am the most suitable person."

Ji Chenyu and the court officials could not persuade her and had no choice but to agree.

When the Empress Dowager learned about this, she strongly disapproved.

"Emperor, are you a tyrant? Your fourth sister just lost her husband, and you let her go to the battlefield. What are you thinking?"

Ji Chenyu was also very sad and heartbroken: "Grandmother, I don't want her to go either, but she asked for permission herself."

The Empress Dowager was horrified: "What? She is so confused. If there is any accident on the battlefield, what will happen to us relatives and children?"

The Empress Dowager even went directly to the Regent Princess's residence. Bao Zhiqing did not expect to alarm the Empress Dowager directly.

"See the Queen Mother."

When a servant in the mansion saw this, he hurried into the main hall to report.

"The Princess Regent, she is here later."

Shen Jiarou, who had just arranged everything, frowned: "Mother?"

She arrived at the gate of the mansion. Bai Yuechu had just helped the empress dowager down from the carriage and was walking towards the mansion when Shen Jiarou walked over quickly.

"My sons and ministers see their mother and queen."

"No need to be polite, let's talk inside."

Shen Jiarou stood up and nodded slightly, then walked forward to support the empress dowager all the way to the main hall.

The Queen Mother sat down gracefully and elegantly on the main seat. Looking at her daughter sitting below her, she couldn't help but feel angry.

"Yiyi, I heard you were going to war, you are just making a fuss."

Shen Jiarou stood up and bowed, "Mother, I have thought it through very clearly."

Seeing her determined eyes, the Queen Mother sighed helplessly.

"It seems that I came here for nothing."

"The imperial decree has been issued, and I don't think my brother would go back on his word."

"You... that's all, but I have one request. You should cherish your life. I don't want to see Jin'er and the others lose their father and mother. Do you understand what I mean?"

Shen Jiarou also had tears in her eyes: "I understand."

"Then, go ahead if you want to. I haven't seen Ziyi and Jin'er for a while, I'm going to go see them."

"Yes, Sister Luosang, please take the Queen Mother to the backyard."

"Yes, eldest princess."

After the empress dowager left, Shen Jiarou made a special trip to the prince consort's residence. When she learned that she was going to the battlefield, Madam Jiang fell ill.

On the hospital bed, Old Madam Jiang looked at Shen Jiarou with great disapproval.

"Princess, you are confused."

Shen Jiarou stepped forward and held her hand tightly: "Mother, don't worry, your daughter-in-law will cherish her life."

The next morning the sun was shining brightly, as if telling everyone that the Regent Princess would surely return victorious from her expedition to the battlefield.

On the long streets of Beijing, Shen Jiarou was dressed in white armor, holding the reins with an upright posture. Her eyes were firm and unstoppable on her expressionless pale face.

The long white hairband fluttered in the wind, and the small white flowers on the high ponytail symbolized that she was still in mourning.

"Look! A coffin."

The crowd was shocked. How could there be a coffin, and it was being carried by soldiers?

"Could it be that the Regent Princess is going into the battle with a determined attitude?"

"It's really possible."

On the city wall, Jiang Shengping and Old Madam Jiang stood looking down, and Old Madam Jiang couldn't stop her tears from falling.

"Madam, the regent princess is blessed by heaven and will return victoriously. We must believe in her."

As she was leaving the city gate, the Third Princess, Princess Kangmei, Princess Le'an, and Princess Muxue came to see her off in their carriages.

"Please wait a moment!" The speaker was Xie Lianxiang, who was rarely seen riding a tall horse towards the city gate.

Princess Mu Xue in the car was shocked and said, "Why does this sound like Aunt Lianxiang's voice?"

Chunxiang confirmed: "Princess, this is the county lady's voice."