Heartstrings Resonance: The Beloved Princess of the Female Power

She stared at herself and called softly, "Xi'er, you need to drink some water." Then she took Mu Yunxi from Mother Wu's arms and held her.

Mu Yunxi squeezed out a sound from her throat, "Hmm."

Mother Wu quickly poured a few drops from the teapot, which was no longer able to pour water, and then said anxiously, "Madam, there is no water."

"Xiao Mu has gone to find some water. Give it to me. It can be used to moisten Xier's lips first." As she spoke, she reached out to take the cup with only a few drops of water in it.

Looking at the crystal clear water droplets, she carefully brought the cup close to Mu Yunxi's lips, letting the water droplets gently slide down her pale lips.

The water droplets moistened Mu Yunxi's dry lips, bringing a hint of moisture and coolness.

Xiao Yao stared at Mu Yunxi's face, her eyes filled with concern and worry. She hoped that this drop of water could alleviate her discomfort a little.

She gently stroked Mu Yunxi's forehead, feeling the warmth of her palm, and silently prayed in her heart that Mu Yunxi would get better soon.

The water droplets slid into Mu Yunxi's mouth, and her dry mouth felt better.

It was painful to think about the injuries suffered by the owner of this body. Such a little girl, in order to save Xiao Yao, was kicked away by a big man. She broke two ribs. This was because she insisted on exercising every day and had a good physical foundation. She didn't die on the spot, but she was not much better.

Because they were being hunted all the way. They set out from the Xiao family in Qingzhou on the eighth day of the second lunar month. The slippery roads slowed their progress. Just getting out of Qingzhou took over half a month. Fortunately, the road became easier after leaving Qingzhou, but it wasn't until mid-March that they reached Tongzhou. The further south they went, the easier it became.

From Qingzhou to Youzhou, you have to pass through Jingzhou, Zhizhou, Tongzhou, Yanzhou, Muzhou, Wanzhou, Jingzhou, Shuanglinzhou, and then you can reach Youzhou.

In early summer, they arrived in Wanzhou. The road was full of greenery, and the mother and daughter were in a good mood. Because they had been delayed for too long on the road, they accelerated their journey.

This time, Xiao Yao brought eight guards with her to Qingzhou: Xiao Shan, Xiao Chuan, Xiao He, Xiao Liu, Xiao Mu, Xiao Zhu, Xiao Li, Xiao Zhi, Steward Sun, Madam Wu, and a small maid, Ning Zhi. With the exception of the maid, Ning Zhi, the guards were all about the same age as Xiao Yao. Steward Sun was eight years older than Xiao Yao and also had martial arts skills. Ning Zhi was brought in after arriving in Tongzhou because there were no other children her age at the mansion. Madam Wu had always taken care of her.

The others all came from the Xiao family and followed Xiao Yao to the Mu family. Xiao Yao's grandfather started out as a traveling merchant. On the way, he saved a wounded gangster. The man was quite skilled but had nowhere else to go, so he stayed to be the bodyguard of Xiao Yao's grandfather. Gradually, the Xiao family's business grew bigger and bigger, and Old Master Xiao also developed his own power. The bodyguards helped Old Master Xiao train manpower. When Xiao Yao got married, Master Xiao directly gave Xiao Yao ten thugs to guard the house. After all, his son-in-law was an official, and he was afraid that his daughter would be bullied. There were also four mothers-in-law and eight maids as dowry. Of course, these were only on the surface. The dowry shops and farms also had "manpower".

At this moment, the sound of horse hooves approached, and with a "whoosh..." the horse stopped.

"It's Xiao Mu." Xiao Chuan said.

Xiao Mu went to the carriage and reported, "Madam, there's a finger-wide stream in the woods about a mile ahead. The road is difficult to walk on, and the carriage can't pass through. Do you want to go?"

Xiao Yao hesitated and said, "No, you and Xiao Zhu fill the water jars and pots with water, and then we will continue on our way." As she said that, she looked at the pale-faced Mu Yunxi with heartache.

Then he ordered: "Manager Sun, let's go."

"Yes!" replied Manager Sun.

Then she said, "Xiaoshan, Xiaochuan, be alert."

"Yes!" the two answered loudly.

The carriage was moving slowly.

"Miss, does it still hurt?" Mother Wu looked at Mu Yunxi with a distressed look on her face.

Mu Yunxi didn't answer, but just looked at Mother Wu and shook her head gently. Seeing her like this, Mother Wu's tears fell. Thinking that she was not doing well, she quickly tilted her head away. Mu Yunxi wanted to comfort her, but her throat was hoarse and she couldn't speak. Helplessly, she turned her head and looked at the roof of the carriage. Although the carriage was simple, it was comfortable, with soft and thick cushions.

Looking at the carriage that was once packed, it was now completely empty. Thinking back to the journey from Youzhou to Qingzhou, they had only prepared two carriages: one for Xiao Yao and her, and the other for travel supplies. The guards rode on horses, and anything needed would be returned along the way. They just took some extra silver and money.

Returning from Qingzhou, my grandfather packed several carriages with things, but my mother refused, saying the roads were difficult. He considered having the escort agency deliver things to Youzhou, but my mother refused. But in the end, he still packed a carriage full of things, along with 20,000 taels of silver. My mother wanted to refuse again, but seeing my grandfather's red eyes and his graying hair, she accepted. This was my grandfather's heartfelt gift, and now that he was gone, I didn't know when we would see each other again.

Three carriages set out on the road, but the journey was slow as the road was not easy to travel on, until they began their escape to Jingzhou.

Thinking about what happened this time, she was also confused. Thinking about the unreasonable pursuit, she slowly sorted out her thoughts.

"We are the daughters of an official family. We have been walking on the official road all the way. Who would dare to take action? My father's political enemies? But my father is a good-tempered man and doesn't offend people easily?" Thinking of this, Mu Yunxi sighed inwardly, "Alas!"

Then he thought about his two broken ribs that hadn't healed yet! Then he thought about how Mu Yunxi had died because of broken ribs, being hunted down, having a high fever, and not getting any treatment.

This was a good thing for her. At the age of 35, she suddenly became a 13-year-old girl. Thinking that she was two years older than Xiao Yao, but had to call her mother, Mu Yunxi was so tired that she wanted to dig out a four-bedroom apartment with her toes.

Mu Yunxi thought to herself, "I can travel through time, but the time is wrong! I just experienced a car accident and now I was assassinated. What kind of life is this!" She is usually calm, but now she is also uneasy.

She closed her eyes, regulated her breathing, and tried to recall the past; but the memory of this body only went back to when they entered Jingzhou and encountered more than 20 bandits who blocked their way and robbed them. During the fight, her mother was surrounded by the bandits. She rushed over to rescue her mother, but was stopped by a tall, pockmarked bandit who kicked her away.

As I flew out, I heard one of the gangsters say, "Don't get killed."

Later I fell into a coma, and there was pain in my body and vague sounds.

Thinking of this, Mu Yunxi suddenly opened her eyes, and her cold eyes startled Xiao Yao, who was looking at her tenderly. She hurriedly asked, "Xi'er, what's wrong?"

Mu Yunxi was about to speak when she heard a voice outside the carriage, "Xiao Mu and the others are back," it was Xiao Chuan's voice.

Then, Manager Sun asked, "Madam, would you like to stop and rest for a while?"

"Okay!" Xiao Yao responded.

At this time, Xiao Mu said, "When I was fetching water just now, I saw a relatively flat place. How about going there?"

"Is it safe?" asked Manager Sun.

"Yeah," Xiao Mu replied.

"Okay, lead the way." said Manager Sun.

In the carriage, Mu Yunxi tried to stand up, but Xiao Yao said angrily, "Don't move, you're not well yet!"

"Yes! Miss, you can't get hurt again," Mother Wu said with a sob.

Mu Yunxi was almost raised by Mother Wu. Xiao Yao was in charge of the people in the mansion and had two children, so she didn't have much time to accompany Mu Yunxi, so it was Mother Wu who took care of her most of the time.

Seeing her usually lively and cheerful child suddenly become so sick, she was heartbroken!

Of course, Xiao Yao loved her eldest daughter dearly. However, the most important thing now was returning to Youzhou, where they would be safe. Only then could Mu Yunxi be properly treated. God knew how desperate she'd been with her daughter in a coma with a high fever, and those people were constantly pursuing her. Fortunately, her daughter was awake now, and she felt relieved. What she didn't know was that the awakened Mu Yunxi had become a completely different person, a grown-up two years her senior.

Mu Yunxi weakly called out, "Mom," her voice hoarse. She was even shocked by the cry. "Is it that easy?" she thought, pausing. "Okay! I'm pretty receptive," she muttered.

But she quickly adjusted her mood. After all, she had worked her way up from the bottom before she could sit in the position of president. Emotional management was nothing to her.

Just as Xiao Yao was about to ask her a question, the carriage stopped. She heard Steward Sun say, "Madam, would you like to get off?"

Xiao Yao thought for a moment and said, "Not yet. You guys build a fire, boil some water, and get some food."

"Okay, ma'am," Manager Sun responded, and then he instructed the others, "Xiao Shan, Xiao Chuan, Xiao He, the three of you should pay attention to the safety of your surroundings. Xiao Zhu, you go and make a fire. Xiao Mu, you wait near the carriage." Everyone responded one by one.

After saying that, Steward Sun went to the back of the carriage and took out a pot to boil water. Their pots and pans were discarded on the road, including those given by Master Xiao. Fortunately, they took all the money with them when they found danger, so they could run away.

In the carriage, Mother Wu was about to get up and said, "There is still some rice. I will go and cook some porridge. The young lady has woken up and can eat some. Before, she was only fed some rice soup." As she said this, she was about to cry again. She ignored the rules and quickly turned around and got off the carriage.

Watching her get off the carriage, Xiao Yao looked at Mu Yunxi lovingly and asked, "What were you about to say?"

"Mom, where is Ning Zhi?" In fact, Mu Yunxi already had the answer in her heart when she asked this question. Ning Zhi was only ten years old when she was bought back, one year older than Mu Yunxi. Although they were master and servant, they had a very good relationship.

Xiao Yao hesitated whether to tell Mu Yunxi. After a long silence, she said in a sad tone: "She... is dead! Xiao Zhi and the others... are also dead."

When Mu Yunxi heard this, tears fell like pearls from a broken string, her body trembled uncontrollably, her lips quivered, and she couldn't utter a word. Her heart seemed to be squeezed tightly by an invisible hand, and the pain made it hard for her to breathe. She thought of every little moment she had with Ning Zhi, of every moment they had played together, studied together, and spent together. These beautiful memories have now become sharp knives, piercing her heart. Although this is the instinctive reaction of this body, it also hurts the current Mu Yunxi. She had never had a close friend since she was a child, and she envied the Mu Yunxi in this world, who had sincere friends and the care and love of her family...