Divorced woman with child travels through time

"Ze'er!" Zhao Jian grinned, easing his long face and making himself look less serious, before entering the room with a smile.

"Father!" Zhao Ze stood up happily, wanted to rush over but hesitated for a moment, and gave a slightly restrained bow.

Song Yayi wiped her eyes and silently bowed, "My husband has arrived."

"Hmm, you're still up so late? Didn't you eat anything last night? I came to check on you." Zhao Jian smiled gently.

Two eunuchs brought over several food boxes.

Song Yayi bowed again and said, "I'm sorry to have worried my husband. The Empress Dowager's body is not cold yet, and I am not hungry."

"Don't talk nonsense. There are still many things to do these days. How can we survive without eating? Come, Ze'er, eat with your father." Zhao Jian sat cross-legged on the couch, and Zhao Ze quickly ran over and sat down beside him.

Looking at Zhao Ze, who had gained a little weight in the past two years, Zhao Jian was filled with emotion. It was thanks to the letter from Ouyang that he learned the reason for Ouyang Jin's poor health. In the past two years, he had been keeping a close eye on Zhao Ze's daily life, and his efforts had paid off. Zhao Ze had grown quite a bit taller and was no longer frequently sick.

Song Yayi also sat down to the side, and the family of three ate their meal in a warm and harmonious atmosphere. They were all very well-mannered, and the whole meal was conducted in complete silence.

After finishing his meal, Zhao Jian washed his hands and instructed, "Ze'er, don't stay up too late. Go to sleep first. I want to talk to your mother."

"Yes!" Zhao Ze obediently went to the side room. As soon as he reached a place where they couldn't see him, he immediately hid by the window and lay down to eavesdrop!

The accompanying eunuch and palace servants were used to this and kept watch for him, looking around.

"Yi'er, you'll have to work hard these days. With the Empress Dowager gone, there are many people coming, and things aren't peaceful in the palace, especially with Ze'er. You must keep a close eye on him at all times and never let your guard down."

"I know, I will protect him with all my might, but it will be hard on you." Song Yayi couldn't help but touch his thin face. "You should eat more too."

She and Zhao Jian were originally distant relatives of the impoverished Zhao family. They were a young couple and deeply in love. If it weren't for the pressure from powerful officials and influential families, they might still be living a simple yet safe and sweet life.

Zhao Jian smiled and took her hands away, then clasped his own hands together, covering hers with his own. "With you two by my side, what hardship could I possibly have? Don't worry, I will definitely protect you both."

"Yes!" The two embraced tenderly in the tall, cold palace, comforting each other's lonely souls.

"Husband~" Song Yayi's muffled voice came from his embrace. "That girl~ she really is pregnant..."

"Hmm." Zhao Jian leaned close to her ear and whispered a few words.

Zhao Zeren was practically pressed against the wall, but he couldn't hear anything. He sighed in frustration. Despite his young age, his face showed a maturity and understanding that didn't match his appearance.

"Waaah!!" Song Yayi could no longer suppress her sobs, no one knew what Zhao Jian said. She tapped him with her little fist, and her soft sobs echoed in the empty hall. Zhao Jian sighed and hugged her even tighter.

The next day, the first day of the Lunar New Year, while the entire Song Dynasty was paying respects to their ancestors, the Ministry of Rites issued an obituary. The whole country mourned, and every household hung white mourning clothes. Even after the Lantern Festival, all banquets and the most lively Lantern Festival celebrations were suspended.

However, those who pay attention will notice that undercurrents are brewing in the capital. A group of people have been quietly replaced in the palace, and another group has been released from the palace. Even the Imperial Guards have been replaced in many places. The Imperial City Guard is searching everywhere, and the people are quite frightened.

Quanzhou City was peaceful and quiet. The Japanese dared not attack the city. Wang Erniu's men on the border were defending it tightly, so things were calm.

On the sixteenth day of the first lunar month, Wang Erniu took Yu Long to the Anfu Division.

As soon as I entered, I saw Wan Changlu, the eunuch, bragging to a few officials.

Yu Long was startled and subconsciously moved behind Wang Erniu. Seeing this, Wang Feng subtly moved forward to block her.

Little did he know that this young eunuch Wan paid no attention to him at all, and only pretended to be dashing and enthusiastic in his efforts to exchange pleasantries with Wang Erniu.

"General Wang, I'm here to deliver your military pay." Wan Changlu looked at Wang Erniu with burning eyes, staring intently at him. For the past two weeks, it was all that damned old man's fault; he hadn't dared to host a banquet. Today, he finally saw him in person, and he had missed him terribly.

Wang Erniu's face twitched, and he smiled slightly, "Thank you for your trouble, Eunuch Wan! Where is the money?"

Actually, I felt a wave of nausea; this thing had stuck to him.

Looking at his masculine face with almost infatuation, Eunuch Wan said, "It's in my sleeve, but I want to give it to General Wang separately." He then showed him the silver note hidden in his sleeve.

The crowd scoffed. Yu Long, hiding behind, secretly glanced at Wang Erniu and was somewhat surprised to see that he wasn't angry.

Wang Erniu's eyes darkened, and he narrowed his eyes. This guy had really got the guts to make a move on him! But on the surface, he still smiled and said, "Alright, please, sir!"

Those who know him well know that this is a sign that he is about to get angry. Wang Feng smirked and then quickly pursed his lips. Someone is about to be in trouble.

"Please!" Eunuch Wan chuckled and bowed, extending his arm wide.

Wang Erniu smiled faintly, wanting to see what kind of trouble this filthy thing would cause today.

The two entered the inner hall of Wang Erniu's Pacification Office, while Wang Erniu thoughtfully told Wang Feng and the others to stay outside.

"General Wang, please sit!" Eunuch Xiao Wan entered first, bowed, and then stood quietly to the side with his hands at his sides, like a servant, with an even more fawning smile on his face than usual.

Wang Erniu raised an eyebrow, sat down leisurely, and held out his hand, saying, "Eunuch Wan, where are the silver notes?"

"Hehe, my lord, don't be in such a hurry!" Little Wan looked at him with a smirk, slowly raising his orchid finger, his eyes full of spring.

When Wang Erniu saw his grotesque appearance, he subconsciously frowned.

Seeing this, he regained his serious demeanor and slowly approached him, saying, "Look, the silver is right here!"

Little Wan quietly moved closer to him, his hand moving slower and slower as he pulled out the silver notes.

Wang Erniu involuntarily took a step back.

"Here, for the general!" Little Wan said in a hoarse voice, then suddenly pulled his hand forward and quickly pulled out the silver note from his sleeve, bringing with it a cloud of powder, which he then threw at Wang Erniu's face.

Who is Wang Erniu? He's someone who grew up playing in the woods. Besides, he's always been wary of him. He thought that since this was a government office, he wouldn't dare to act openly. But he didn't expect this eunuch to be so bold. Taking advantage of his height, he did a backflip on the table the moment Eunuch Wan approached, and covered his nose with his sleeve.

When Grandpa Wan saw that he hadn't been affected, his face turned deathly pale. It was all over!

Sure enough! "How dare you, you brat!" Wang Erniu was furious and jumped up from the ground, his fists the size of a sand pot raining blows on him.

"Bang bang bang!" A series of muffled thuds. Little Wan Gonggong opened his mouth to shout, but Wang Erniu grabbed a few cloths that Wang Feng had used to wipe the table and stuffed them into his mouth.