[Marriage first, love later] She is happy after marrying a widower

"Miss Xu, why are you here?" Da Wa was staring at the snow under the moonlight in a daze. Suddenly, he saw Miss Xu's figure. His eyes were full of surprise, and he asked subconsciously.

Yesterday, a horrific incident occurred in the mansion. The family was surrounded by a group of unknown people and was in a panic. They fled in a hurry.

When they finally escaped the capital, they were shocked to find that Lady Xu was following them. She fell to her knees in front of her mother, looking delicate and pitiful, her eyes full of pleading, begging her mother to take her with her.

Seeing that she was just a weak little girl, her mother, with a kind heart, could not bear to refuse her, so she agreed and brought her to the pine forest.

"I couldn't sleep at night, so I took a walk. I didn't expect to run into the young master here. I saw that the young master looked worried. What's on his mind?"

Ms. Xu tilted her head slightly, her eyebrows and eyes were delicate and beautiful, and her big watery eyes were full of concern. At this moment, she was staring at the eldest child seriously.

As Big Wa looked at the lovely girl in front of him who was as lovely as a spring flower, his heart seemed to be gently bumped by something, and his face suddenly turned red. The blush spread from his cheeks to his ears, as if blood could drip out.

He hurriedly turned his head away and stammered, "No, nothing's on my mind. I was just thinking about it." Anyone who saw his youthful and shy look could tell that he was uncomfortable.

Upon seeing this, Ms. Xu smiled slightly. That smile was like the warm sunshine in spring, bright and warm. "Master, don't hide it from me. In this situation, who doesn't have worries?" Her voice was soft and gentle, but with a certainty that was irrefutable.

Da Wa hesitated for a moment, but ultimately could not resist the concerned gaze of Ms. Xu. He scratched his head and said, "I'm worried about my father and the situation at home. I don't know how my father is doing now, and what the mansion has become like. When I think about these things, I feel very confused." As he spoke, his brows unconsciously frowned again, his eyes full of worry.

Ms. Xu sighed softly, and that sigh seemed to be filled with helplessness and worry. "The young master is a filial child. I believe that the old master will be safe and sound. The old master is blessed with great fortune and will surely turn misfortune into good fortune." She comforted Da Wa softly, trying to dispel the haze in his heart.

As Da Wa looked at Ms. Xu, a sense of warmth inexplicably rose in his heart. The warmth was like a trickle of water, slowly flowing through his heart, making him feel a different kind of comfort in these turbulent days. "Thank you, Ms. Xu," he said sincerely, with gratitude in his voice.

Lady Xu bowed slightly, her movements graceful and appropriate. "Master, you are too kind. This is exactly what I should do."

At this moment, the watery moonlight sprinkled on them, and the silvery-white light spread on the snow, reflecting the figures of the two people in the snow. The picture seemed particularly peaceful and harmonious, as if the troubles in this world had nothing to do with them for the time being.

Song Yanzhi took the children and temporarily stayed in the pine forest. She anxiously inquired about news from all sides, hoping to find a glimmer of hope and know the changes in the situation outside.

The next day, the guard leader Lanshan finally arrived.

Lan Shan, the former head of the Han family's security detail, had loyally served the Han family since their time in Lin'an City. Due to his exceptional martial arts skills and reliable work ethic, his status within the Han family gradually rose, eventually leading to his promotion to the head of the guards at the Puguo Mansion, earning him the trust and respect of the Han family.

Yesterday, when Song Yanzhi and the children fled in a hurry, Lanshan followed behind with his guards without hesitation, fighting to the death to buy precious time for his wife and the children to escape.

This morning, he and his remaining brothers had weathered a difficult and dangerous journey, finally escaping into the pine forest. Their clothes were already stained with blood, a shocking red that made it impossible to tell whether it was their own blood or the enemy's. The only thing they could feel was the bloody smell wafting through their clothes, telling of the brutal battle of last night.

"Nanshan greets Madam." Lanshan knelt on one knee. Although his voice was tired, it was still full of energy, showing the toughness and perseverance of a soldier.

Seeing this, Song Yanzhi hurried forward a few steps, reached out to help Lanshan up, her eyes full of anxiety and concern, and asked anxiously: "Lanshan, are you hurt? Where are the others?" Her eyes swept back and forth between Lanshan and the brothers behind him, her heart full of worry.

Lan Shan had a sad face, and his originally resolute face was now shrouded in sorrow. "Madam, our brothers suffered heavy casualties, and only a few of us escaped at the risk of our lives. The battle last night was so fierce, and the enemy came like a tide. Although our brothers fought bravely, in the end..." As he spoke, his voice was a little choked, which was a sign of grief and regret for the deceased brothers.

Song Yanzhi's eyes were filled with tears, and they were about to burst out. She said with a guilty conscience, "It's all my fault that I got you into trouble. If it weren't for you protecting our family, you brothers wouldn't have suffered this disaster."

Lan Shan hurriedly shook his head and said with determination: "Madam, you are too polite. Protecting the master family is our duty. Even if we know that it will be a sea of ​​fire and swords, the brothers will rush forward without hesitation. The situation in the capital is chaotic now. I wonder what your plans are?" He raised his head and looked at Song Yanzhi with a firm gaze, waiting for his wife's instructions.

Song Yanzhi pondered for a moment, frowning slightly. After a long moment of thought, she slowly said, "Let's rest here first and let everyone recover. Given the current situation, we must first recover our strength before we can make a long-term plan for the next step. You and your brothers should focus on recovering, and put other matters aside for now."

Lan Shan responded, "Yes, ma'am." He stood up straight. Although he was exhausted and in pain, his eyes still showed his loyalty and determination to protect his master.

In the imperial city, Shen Huanjun laughed out loud with joy as he watched Han Heming being suppressed.

Then he gave the order to "kill Wu He" to several ministers in the hall.

The soldiers behind him killed the few remaining ministers without blinking an eye.

The bloody smell instantly filled the entire hall, but Shen Huanjun seemed unaware of it, with a crazy smile still on his face.

"From now on, this world belongs to my Wanyan clan."

He laughed several times before stopping and speaking to the two grandsons beside him.

"Yuan'er Hong'er, now it's time to take action against your royal grandfather."

The fake Liu Yuan and Liu Hong standing beside him clenched their fists tightly and walked towards the main hall with him.