The little heroine investigates a mysterious case

The little medical fairy's words brought back Zhao Xuan's memories.

She remembered the cause of Gu Zhanghua's strange illness. It was because when the diplomatic mission was attacked, Gu Zhanghua, who was only six years old at the time, witnessed the death of his elder brother, the crown prince, but was powerless to do anything. He fainted out of shock and fear. As Gu Zhanghua grew up, given his temperament, he would definitely feel more and more guilty and regretful.

Zhao Xuan thought about it and realized that she was actually in the same situation. She had also witnessed her master's death with her own eyes and was also so helpless. She always had one idea in her mind, which was to avenge her master when she grew up.

And what about Gu Zhanghua?

Zhao Xuan remembered that Gu Zhanghua had told her that he wanted to fulfill the wish that the Crown Prince had failed to achieve, which was: peace in the world and the people living and working in peace and contentment.

Last night, Gu Zhanghua stepped forward to block the killer's weapon for me. In the eyes of many people, including myself at that time, they felt that Gu Zhanghua's actions were unnecessary and a bit silly.

But now Zhao Xuan deeply understood Gu Zhanghua's intentions. He didn't know any martial arts, but he could face a killer with advanced martial arts skills at such a critical moment, and he rushed forward to protect her with just his courage to face death.

The deeper thought should be to make up for the regret when the prince died in his childhood.

He just wanted to prove to everyone that he had the ability to protect whoever he wanted to protect, even at the risk of his own life.

Zhao Xuan thought of this and let out a long sigh.

She and Gu Zhanghua share the same fate, and both have regrets and pain deep in their bones that cannot be expressed to others.

Fortunately, Gu Zhanghua’s strange illness was cured, and this time of danger could be considered a blessing in disguise.

On the other side, Gu Zhanghua and Wang Daoding discussed many matters regarding returning to Liyang, and Hao Xiong and Dongtian were temporarily guarded by people sent by Wang Daoding.

Wang Daoding took Hao Xiong and Dong Tian away and went to make the arrangements as they had agreed. Gu Zhanghua then returned to Zhao Xuan's side. Seeing Zhao Xuan in a daze, Gu Zhanghua reached out and patted Zhao Xuan's forehead.

"What are you thinking about?"

"Nothing, everything arranged?"

Gu Zhanghua hummed, "With soldiers escorting us all the way, we should be able to reach Liyang smoothly. I plan to return to the mansion to rest for a while, and then I'll take you to find my second brother and discuss the matter of Jiaoyang Valley with him."

"Okay, it's all up to you."

Gu Zhanghua remembered something.

"By the way, you haven't met my second sister-in-law yet, have you? She was my classmate in the Imperial Academy when I was little, a talented woman. Let's invite her along and let her give us some advice! One more person means one more idea. They say two cobblers are better than Zhuge Liang. I must make this Jiaoyang Valley thing a success!"

Gu Zhanghua waved his arms as he spoke, but it pulled the wound on his shoulder and made him grimace in pain.

Zhao Xuan poked Gu Zhanghua on the forehead.

"What can I say about you? Can't you just stay still? Can't you just talk? Why do you have to use your hands?"

Gu Zhanghua looked at Zhao Xuan and smiled a little foolishly.

"From now on, I'm going to call you Pomegranate. You're my princess again."

Zhao Xuan touched the sword at her waist with emotion.

"Jiaoyang Valley accepted the amnesty, and from now on there will be no more big boss Huang Huacai."

After five days of hard work, the large group of people finally arrived in Liyang.

Wang Daoding escorted Hao Xiong and Dong Tian to the Ministry of Justice as planned, and informed Gu Jiancheng of what he had learned. Hao Xiong and Dong Tian were temporarily detained in the Ministry of Justice cell.

Gu Zhanghua and Zhao Xuan returned home, took a short rest, and rushed to the City Prince's Mansion without delay.

When Zhao Xuan found herself wearing the princess's attire again, she felt as if she were in another world.

Over the years, she is no longer the little girl who was well taken care of by her master, nor the pampered young lady. Instead, she is a woman of the world who lives in the open air and struggles to survive. The wind, frost and swords have long changed her appearance. Gu Zhanghua and Wu Yulan, the two people who were very close to her in childhood, did not recognize her. Princess Cheng Ma Zhenzhen should not be suspicious of her either.

Sure enough, when the servant brought them into the reception room, Ma Zhenzhen just exchanged a few polite words with her and then started chatting intimately with Gu Zhanghua about family matters.

"Your second brother should be back soon. I heard you two were out on your honeymoon. You're back so soon? Did you have a great time?"

"It's okay, but it's not as comfortable as the mansion. There are a lot of unexpected situations."

Ma Zhenzhen asked curiously, "What emergencies are there? Tell me about them."

Zhao Xuan sat obediently beside Gu Zhanghua, quietly looking at Ma Zhenzhen. Her appearance still vaguely resembled that of her childhood, delicate and elegant, with a friendly smile on her face. She still spoke slowly, but her overall temperament made people feel comfortable, like a spring breeze.

Zhao Xuan looked at Ma Zhenzhen's belly, which was slightly bulging, and asked subconsciously.

"you are pregnant?"

Ma Zhenzhen immediately stroked her belly and looked at Zhao Xuan in surprise.

"Is it so obvious?"

Zhao Xuan told the truth: "You are too thin."

Ma Zhenzhen smiled and said, "The imperial physician also said so. He told me to take more supplements."

Gu Zhanghua looked at Ma Zhenzhen's belly and was startled.

"Oh my! You found a child so quickly? Where did you and my second brother find him?"

Ma Zhenzhen was stunned for a moment, and suddenly looked at Zhao Xuan meaningfully, then at Gu Zhanghua.

"You two haven't consummated your marriage yet, have you?"

Zhao Xuan quickly covered the mouth of the curious baby Gu Zhanghua, and complained in her heart, will this joke of picking up children never end?

Zhao Xuan smiled awkwardly at Ma Zhenzhen.

"It's a perfect whole, but it's not a complete whole. I need to take my time with this, haha."

Ma Zhenzhen covered her mouth and laughed.

"The imperial physician diagnosed me with pregnancy three months ago, but to be on the safe side, he waited until three months had passed and the pregnancy was stable before reporting it to Father. You two should hurry up, too. I heard that Consort Shu is very anxious!"

Zhao Xuan let go of Gu Zhanghua, rolled her eyes at him, and then spoke to Ma Zhenzhen.

"Of course, of course. I'll give your unborn baby some brothers and sisters so they can have some fun together!"

Ma Zhenzhen laughed out loud: "Sister-in-law, you are so funny!"

Before Gu Jiancheng entered the reception room, he heard Ma Zhenzhen's laughter.

He lifted his leg and stepped over the threshold, walked directly to Ma Zhenzhen, and hugged Ma Zhenzhen.

"What are you laughing at? So happy?"

Ma Zhenzhen looked at Zhao Xuan with a smile.

"My sister-in-law's words are very interesting and made me laugh. Do you have something to talk about? I'll go back to my room first."

As soon as Ma Zhenzhen stood up, Gu Jiancheng pushed her down on the chair.

"No problem, you can listen too."

Gu Zhanghua also said, "Yes, Ma Zhenzhen, when we were little, you were the best at writing essays. Teacher Yang always praised your articles for their clear logic and delicate emotions. You should also help me think of some solutions!"

Gu Jiancheng looked at Gu Zhanghua helplessly: "Call her Ma Zhenzhen and Second Sister-in-law!"

"I'm used to it, and I can't change it in a short time. I'll be more careful next time!"

Gu Jiancheng sat next to Ma Zhenzhen and looked at Gu Zhanghua and Zhao Xuan with a serious expression.

"Prefect Wang has already told me what he knows. It's possible that Jiaoyangyu was wrongly accused, but he asked me to ask you two about the specific circumstances."

Gu Zhanghua and Zhao Xuan looked at each other.

Gu Zhanghua said to Gu Jiancheng, "Brother, let me explain. Things are indeed a bit complicated."

"Fifth brother, don't be impatient, just speak slowly!"