The widow becomes a fairy, and the time-traveling girl counterattacks and becomes the queen

Two months later, Wang Xinyao's wedding procession finally arrived in the capital of Xia Kingdom.

The Crown Prince and Crown Princess's wedding ceremony was scheduled for five days later, and the entire capital was immersed in a festive atmosphere.

Red ribbons adorned the streets and alleys, filling the air with a joyous atmosphere.

Before the wedding, according to etiquette, Zhao Haoxuan temporarily resided in the East Palace, while Wang Xinyao was placed in the Crown Prince's residence outside the palace.

During these five months, the rumored Yin Yingzi never showed up.

Emperor Zhao Guoan was unwilling to wait any longer and decided to settle the old case before his wedding.

To avoid any unforeseen complications, he ordered the execution of Zhao Yucheng, Consort Yin, and Minister Gou the following day.

Wang Xinyao, dressed in a phoenix robe and embroidered shawl bestowed upon her by the Queen of Miao, slowly entered the Crown Prince's residence.

A phoenix embroidered with gold thread spreads its wings as if about to take flight from her skirt.

She had barely stepped across the threshold when a small figure pounced on her—

"Little sister! You are so beautiful, I miss you so much!" Xie Xiaohua opened her arms and hugged her waist tightly, tilting her rosy little face up.

Wang Xinyao felt a warmth in her heart, bent down, gently stroked her hair, and smiled, "Hehe... I miss Hua'er too."

"It's been so long since I've seen my little flower, she's grown so much! I can hardly carry her anymore!"

She wanted to pick up the child, but found that the little girl was indeed much heavier, so she had to put her hands down with a smile.

At this moment, Xie Dahua and Xie Erhua also quickly came forward and bowed in unison: "Greetings, young lady."

"They are all my good children." Wang Xinyao's eyes softened as she reached out and pulled the three children to her side, touching each of their faces.

“Little sister,” Xie Xiaohua suddenly tugged at her sleeve, a hint of unease in her eyes.

"You married your master, and now you have younger siblings... Will you still love me and my sister as much as before?"

Wang Xinyao squatted down to look her in the eye and said earnestly, "Of course. My little Hua will always be her mother's little princess."

"Little sister, what about me?" Xie Erhua also came over, looking at her expectantly.

"You too, all three of you will always be my children." Wang Xinyao smiled and pinched Xie Erhua's delicate cheek, her tone firm.

"Greetings, Madam!" Wu Wenxiu ran out and hurriedly stepped forward to bow, then said, "Ladies, Madam must be tired from your journey, let's not all talk at the door!"

"Hello, Sister Wu." Wang Xinyao nodded with a smile.

She held Xie Xiaohua's hand in one hand and Xie Erhua's hand in the other, and slowly walked inside.

Upon entering the main hall, one can see many familiar figures busily at work.

Besides the three Xie sisters, the Xie family, including village chief Xie Zhengyi, had also arrived in Beijing from Xiejia Village and were temporarily staying at Xie Xiaogang's general's mansion.

Upon learning of Wang Xinyao's return, everyone came to help.

Xie Baihong and Li Cuihua were also present.

Only Xie Shiya and Xie Erzhu chose to stay in Xie Family Village.

They felt ashamed to face Wang Xinyao because of what their mother, Liu Jinhua, had done, and did not want to add any gloom to her joyous occasion.

"Xin Yao...!" Two aged voices rang out almost simultaneously; they were Xie Zhengyi and Xie Baihong.

Wang Xinyao looked up and saw that her two elders seemed to be in better health than before, with smiles of satisfaction on their faces.

"Father, Uncle Village Chief, have you been settling in well in the capital these past few days?" she asked softly as she stepped forward.

Xie Baihong nodded repeatedly with a loving expression: "We're used to it, we're used to it. Although the capital is big, there are people to take care of us everywhere. We're doing very well."

Xie Zhengyi chimed in, his tone tinged with emotion.

"Yes, this capital city is too big, with its crisscrossing streets and alleys, which has made this old man dizzy."

If someone hadn't been leading the way, I'm afraid I would have gotten lost on the short distance from the General's Mansion to the Crown Prince's Mansion!

When he mentioned the words "General's Mansion," the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up, and he couldn't hide his pride and joy.

He was originally the head of the poorest and most remote village in Nanhu County.

If it weren't for Wang Xinyao, he probably would never have left those mountains and fields in his entire life, let alone lived in the General's Mansion or stepped into the Crown Prince's Mansion.

"Xinyao, I...I'm sorry!" Xie Baihong suddenly stopped smiling, his tone heavy.

“It’s all my fault. I didn’t keep an eye on that woman Liu Jinhua. She’s caused you so much trouble… I… I’ve divorced her and kicked her out of Xiejia Village.”

“Dad, it’s not your fault.” Wang Xinyao comforted him gently, “Let bygones be bygones, don’t keep it in your heart.”

She knew her father well; he was kind and honest, and for him to do something as resolute as divorcing his wife and driving her out of the village was an extreme act of cruelty.

As far as she knew, Liu Jinhua's three nephews were not good people, and Xie Pozi's life would probably not be easy after she went back.

"Xinyao!"

Then four more female voices rang out, and there came Aunt Liu Dongxiang, the village chief's wife Wu Yue'e, Sister-in-law Xie Juhua, and Li Cuihua, each carrying a bowl of food, walking over with smiles on their faces.

"Xinyao, you must be starving after your long journey! Come and try this, you haven't had our cooking in ages!"

Li Cuihua placed a bowl of braised pork on the table, its aroma filling the air.

Xie Dahua quickly served the rice and handed it to her, saying, "Little sister, sit down and eat."

A warm feeling welled up in Wang Xinyao's heart.

These people were the first to offer her warmth when she first arrived in this unfamiliar world.

After she finished eating, Liu Dongxiang took out a neatly folded wedding dress from the side and spoke somewhat shyly.

"Xinyao, you're getting married soon. Your aunt didn't know what to give you, so I made this wedding dress by hand..."

I know this certainly can't compare to the phoenix robe that the Queen of Miao Kingdom made for you, but it's just a small token of my appreciation."

Wang Xinyao's eyes welled up with tears as she accepted the gift with both hands.

The wedding dress was as red as the sunset, with extremely fine embroidery. The phoenix wings were embroidered with gold thread, and pearls were inlaid in the phoenix eyes. The stitches were so dense that no trace could be seen. It shone brightly in the light, as if it was about to take flight at any moment.

Every stitch and thread represents my second aunt's heartfelt wishes.

Although the quality of those pearls was not high, they were still a considerable expense for my second aunt's family.

“Auntie, I love it,” Wang Xinyao said, her voice slightly choked. “This is the most precious gift I’ve ever received.”

The crowd gathered around, praising Liu Dongxiang's exquisite craftsmanship and how her wedding dress was both beautiful and dignified.

At this moment, Xie Zhengyi cleared his throat and ordered someone to bring over a large cardboard box.

“Xinyao, most of the people in our Xiejia Village have never seen much of the world. The only thing we can be proud of is that we keep improving our papermaking techniques.”

He pointed to the colorful paper box, his tone full of pride.

"This colorful paper box is a new invention by Da Gang and Xiao Gouzi. It is filled with dried mushrooms that the villagers have sun-dried themselves."

This is the blessing from the entire Xiejia Village to you.

May you and His Highness the Crown Prince live a harmonious and happy life together, and may our Great Xia Kingdom enjoy peace and prosperity.

The colorful paper boxes were brightly colored and smooth, almost reaching the level of modern technology, which shows that the paper mill's technology has reached a new level.

Looking at these simple yet heartfelt gifts, Wang Xinyao was filled with gratitude.

Each item carries the most sincere blessings from the people of Xiejia Village.

At this tender moment, Ye Fan hurried in to report: "Madam, news has come from the palace that Prince Yu and Minister Gou will be executed at the Meridian Gate at noon tomorrow."