After traveling through time, I was raised by a little brat

Liu Yixin slowly awoke, her mind a blur, her consciousness still shrouded in confusion. The next moment, a piercing pain erupted from her body, as if thousands of sharp blades were simultaneously pounding through her. The pain was so swift and intense that she gasped, a sense of foreboding welling up within her.

She gritted her teeth, straining with all her might to get up and see what had happened. When her eyes finally caught sight of the shocking scene below her, she froze in place as if struck by lightning—a pool of glaring crimson blood staining the bed, and the fetus that should have been sleeping and growing peacefully within her belly had now silently departed from her body.

This sudden blow was like a bolt from the blue, piercing Liu Yixin's heart. In an instant, she felt her entire world crumble, and endless grief surged over her like a tidal wave, drowning her. Tears flowed uncontrollably, blurring her vision, streaming down her cheeks and dripping onto the blood-stained quilt.

Meanwhile, within the imperial city, a tumult was quietly brewing. The once powerful and arrogant Lord Chen had his family affairs exposed, leading to severe punishment by the imperial court, his downfall, and the confiscation of his property. After all, in this era, cultivating oneself and managing one's family came before governing the nation. This news spread like wildfire, igniting a public outcry. The former glory and honor of Lord Chen's family vanished overnight, their household deserted and plunged into a desperate situation from which there was no return.

During this turbulent time, Ma Yiqing, the once-proud daughter of the Ma family, was a discerning judge of the situation. Seeing the odds stacked against her, she unhesitatingly chose to protect herself and decisively sought refuge with the revered Princess Fuhui. To maintain her wealth and prosperity, she willingly lowered herself to the level of status, offering ingratiating herself with the princess, hoping to secure her protection.

However, the rumors about Ma Yiqing were mostly just gossip among the common people. In reality, at this very moment, Ma Yiqing had already joined the Huimin Navy. Here, she and other like-minded individuals were undergoing rigorous training, braving the hardships, all in preparation for the day when she could step onto the battlefield, defend her country, and demonstrate her prowess as a woman, no less heroic than any man.

However, for Liu Yixin, one silver lining to this series of events was the absence of her vicious grandmother. Ma Yiqing, who had always abused her status to bully her, finally had to endure this abuse. Furthermore, with the decline of the Chen family, the family was exiled to the frontier by the imperial court. Even Young Master Chen Junjie had to rely on the Marquis of Jingyang's mansion to continue his studies, hoping to pass the imperial examinations and achieve success, thereby vindicating his father, Chen Tingjian.

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, half a month had passed, and Liu Yixin had finished her confinement. But then, Chen Junjie announced that he would take her north to Youzhou, where they would be exiled to live with their parents. Upon hearing this news, Liu Yixin was struck by lightning, her heart filled with resistance. After all, she had long been accustomed to the comfortable and pampered life in the imperial city. How could she be willing to endure the hardships of such a remote and harsh frontier?

"Don't worry, Yixin. I'll take good care of you." Chen Junjie held Liu Yixin's hand tightly and comforted her softly. The two had known each other since childhood, childhood sweethearts. With such a deep friendship built over the years, Liu Yixin wouldn't easily abandon the man before her. If she didn't leave him, he wouldn't leave her either.

"I really don't want to go! Can we not go? Isn't it good to stay in this imperial city forever? My husband, as long as you work hard to pass the imperial examinations and be sent to be an official in the future, we will be able to bring our grandfather and others over to reunite with us. There is no need to run to that distant frontier and suffer together!" Liu Yixin tightly grabbed Chen Junjie's sleeve, her face full of reluctance and worry.

She really couldn't bear to give up her current life of wealth and glory. The thought of going to that unknown and difficult frontier and living a hopeless life filled her heart with fear and resistance.

Why? Ma Yiqing had clearly committed a grave offense, yet she was spared punishment and could continue to live a comfortable life, enjoying everything at her leisure. And yet, she, the innocent victim, was being exiled to the frontier to suffer. The more she thought about it, the more unfair it seemed. Filled with grievance, Liu Yixin panicked, then suddenly had a flash of inspiration, and she came up with what she thought was a brilliant idea.

"Husband, how about this, we might as well get a divorce. You go to Youzhou alone to take care of our parents, and I will stay in this imperial city and return to the Marquis' Mansion, using my connections to help you gather all kinds of information. When His Majesty's anger gradually dissipates, you and your family will be able to return safely." After saying this, Liu Yixin looked at Chen Junjie expectantly, as if waiting for him to affirm her so-called good idea.

However, Chen Junjie was filled with disbelief when he heard his wife's heartless words. He stared at the woman in front of him, with whom he had once shared a bed and shared every moment of his life. He couldn't believe that he had only just now seen her true face of selfishness and vanity.

"Okay, okay, okay, divorce!" Chen Junjie roared grimly, then turned and hurried towards the study. His steps seemed hurried, as if he was eager to escape the heartbreaking scene before him. Entering the study, Chen Junjie took a deep breath, trying to calm the turmoil in his heart. He picked up his pen, dipped it in ink, and the tip of the pen rustled against the paper. Soon, a neatly written letter of divorce appeared on the page.

When Chen Junjie handed Liu Yixin the divorce letter, he didn't even dare look up at her. Even though an irreparable rift had already formed between them, he still didn't want to see her weep. He preferred this relatively gentle way to end the marriage rather than resorting to the drastic measure of divorce and hurting her.

Watching Liu Yixin's receding figure, Chen Junjie felt a mixture of emotions. He knew that from this moment on, they would each embark on a different journey in life. And he would have to face the unknown difficulties and obstacles ahead alone.

Chen Junjie packed his simple bag and resolutely set off. Along the way, his mind raced, replaying every moment he had spent with Liu Yixin. However, those beautiful memories were now gone, like a passing cloud, drifting away with the wind.

After several days of trekking, Chen Junjie finally arrived at the frontier. The windy, sandy, and harsh environment here were a world away from where he'd lived before. But to realize his ambitions and one day achieve success, he told himself he had to persevere.

For a scholar as weak as a chicken, the path to military service was undoubtedly fraught with hardship and challenges. Not to mention fighting in battle, even the most basic military training was a tremendous torment for him. Every morning, as the first rays of sunlight streamed across the camp, Chen Junjie would rise with the other soldiers for drills. The heavy armor weighed him down, suffocating him, and the long hours of running left his legs weak and breathless.

Yet, Chen Junjie never considered giving up. Whenever he felt exhausted, he would recall the vow he made when he left his homeland: to make a name for himself in this land. To this end, he pushed himself to endure even greater hardships and undergo even more rigorous training. Through daily hardship, Chen Junjie's body gradually grew stronger, and his military skills improved.

As time passed, Chen Junjie finally had his first opportunity to fight on the battlefield. Facing the surging enemy, he gripped his spear tightly, his heart beating rapidly. But now he was no longer the frail scholar he once was, but a true warrior. In the fierce battle, Chen Junjie fearlessly charged into the battle line, bravely killing the enemy...