A Girl Traveling Through Troubled Times

"The Liang family didn't react when they heard about it. The Second Young Master was merciful at the time and had someone wash the Eighth Concubine, change her into clean clothes, and comb her hair neatly, making her presentable. Then he went to the Liang family to report the death. But the Liang family said that the Eighth Concubine was a newly adopted daughter they had only adopted a few years ago and hadn't been raised since she was little. Since she was so unprofessional and had chosen to die, they didn't want her anymore. The Second Young Master had no choice but to have someone perform a music concert for her, then built a grave for her in the mass grave outside the city and buried her there."

Gui'er frowned. She always felt that there was something strange behind this matter, but she couldn't put her finger on it. Now that the Eighth Concubine was dead, what should she do with her engagement with Duanmu Heng?

Because she was really tired, Guier went to bed without thinking twice.

After falling asleep for about an hour or two, she suddenly felt as if the door of her room was pushed open. Guier shuddered and reached under the pillow to hold the pocket pistol in her hand. Just as she was about to get up, footsteps came to her bedroom.

She quickly closed her eyes and pretended to be asleep, holding the loaded pistol in her hand and put it under the quilt.

The visitor walked to her bed and stood there for a while. Guier smelled a faint scent of cologne, the kind that Sha Yanxiao usually used.

The person who came was Sha Yanxiao.

Gui'er didn't think much and opened her eyes. It was indeed Sha Yanxiao.

"Did I wake you up?" Sha Yanxiao said softly.

"Brother? Why are you here? It's the middle of the night, aren't you sleeping?" Gui'er pulled out her hand that was not holding the gun and rubbed her puffy eyes.

"It's nothing. I went to my father's place as soon as I came back this time. We were delayed for so long and we didn't chat much. I always felt like something was missing." Sha Yanxiao said naturally.

Gui'er was stunned. She turned on the bedside lamp. Sha Yanxiao looked serious and did not seem to have any improper thoughts. Moreover, she had been with him for so many years and used to live under his nose every day, just like a biological brother and sister. His character could be trusted.

Suddenly, something occurred to her.

"Brother, are you sad? Sister Sanmei is definitely going to get married, and Lily and Third Brother will probably leave soon. There are fewer and fewer people in our house." Gui'er remembered what Sha Yanxiao said when they were having dinner, asking her to stay with him.

If the third and fourth wives are gone, then the remaining fifth, sixth, and seventh wives usually don't interact with each other much. The seventh concubine is okay, but she just never goes out. The fifth and sixth concubines will make trouble whenever they get the chance. It's really impossible to treat them as their own people. It's understandable that Sha Yanxiao would be sad.

Sha Yanxiao sat down on the edge of the bed, breathed a sigh of relief, reached out and stroked Gui'er's head, and said with a smile: "My Gui'er is really understanding. If you were not here, I would have no home."

Gui'er couldn't help but feel a little sad after hearing this. If she left the Marshal's Mansion, the person she would be most reluctant to leave would definitely be Sha Yanxiao.

However, the world outside is so vast, and although she has come to this era, it is impossible for her to be a canary tied in a cage, even if she is a beautiful daughter or wife.

Guier smiled and said to Sha Yanxiao, "Brother, don't worry. No matter what time it is, you are still my brother, closer to me than my own brother."

"Compared to Song Xichen?" Sha Yanxiao asked.

Gui'er was stunned. She didn't expect Sha Yanxiao to ask this. When she first came to this world, she relied entirely on Song Xichen and developed a strong sense of dependence on him. Song Xichen was indeed a good person worthy of trust. After she grew up, she felt more and more that Song Xichen, as well as Manager Zhang, Manager Liu, and Miss Shen were like-minded comrades who could work together to create a new era.

"Director Song is a very good elder and a man of integrity, but he's not my brother," Gui'er coaxed him carefully. While things were turbulent within the Marshal's residence, war was imminent across China. She knew the outcome of the Nationalist Army's resistance. She hoped to persuade Sha Yanxiao to join Song Xichen and embark on the right path.

After hearing this, Sha Yanxiao nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile: "That's right, he is an outsider. But he has helped you so much all the time, I am still very grateful to him. Okay. Go to sleep. I won't disturb you." Then he turned and left.

Gui'er waited until he left before taking out the pistol and putting it back in its place. She felt that Sha Yanxiao was a very capable person, and the reason he felt lonely was probably because he had no faith in his heart to support him. It seemed that she could find more opportunities to promote revolutionary ideas to him in the future and guide him onto the revolutionary path.

The next day, Gui'er came to the courtyard of the third concubine. This time she brought souvenirs. In addition to giving Taohua and the third concubine a portion of Nanjing specialties, she also specially obtained Sha Yanxiao's consent and picked out a pair of twisted white marble bracelets with very good water content from the jewelry left by Ji Yiru, which could be regarded as a dowry for the third concubine.

The Third Concubine was already particularly enthusiastic when she saw Gui'er, and she was even happier when she saw that she had brought such a valuable bracelet to give to Sanmei. She said, "Guier and your second brother are really close to us. Sanmei, even if you get married in the future, you must come back to see your brother and sister often. Look how much they love you. Gui'er is getting more and more lovable as she grows up. Not only was she good-looking when she was little, but you can see how thoughtful she is in dealing with people and things. She is truly kind and intelligent."

Gui Er knew that San Yi Tai's words were merely polite. She smiled and said, "We're all family. Knowing that Sister San Mei's wedding is coming soon, my brother and I thought we should give her a gift. Since Sister San Mei has a white wrist, this bracelet is perfect for her."

Sanmei also said sincerely: "Sister Gui'er has always been so kind. Thank you and my second brother so much. If there is anything I can help you with in the future, please just ask."

"Silly child. What can you do to help him? His second brother will inherit the Marshal's Mansion in the future. Not only the Marshal's Mansion, but the entire Jiangcheng and Fengcheng will belong to him in the future. What else could he lack? I told you a long time ago to spend more time with your second brother. Look at your sister Gui'er, she is smart. Now she eats and wears the same as Lily, the most favored daughter in the Fourth Concubine's room. You are just too honest."

"Mom, please stop talking." Sanmei was not as thick-skinned as the third concubine. She told her to stop talking with a red face.

Gui'er already knew what kind of person the Third Concubine was, so she was used to it.

She turned and went to Taohua's room. Taohua was in a good mood and took out the snacks she had secretly hidden and offered them to Guier. She said, "The third concubine told me that after Sanmei got married, she would also find a good family to marry me off. I know what she was thinking. She actually wanted to get my betrothal money. But I didn't tell her. Anyway, you and second brother will naturally help me find a way when the time comes, right?"

Guier smiled and nodded, saying, "You were smart this time and didn't fall for her trick and tell her what happened. Otherwise, things would have gotten complicated again."