Divorced woman with child travels through time

Huang Xuwen returned to the courtyard and called over a few thugs. "Come here, five taels of silver each, help me find some men to keep an eye on that young master Chen in Quanzhou."

The thug asked suspiciously, "Why are you keeping an eye on him again? We kept an eye on him for months in Huian last year and didn't get anything. You wasted a lot of money, why are you keeping an eye on him again now!"

"Do you think I don't know? It's just to appease my father. Just go! Don't ask so many questions!" Huang Xuwen waved his hand impatiently.

"Yes!"

Deputy Commander's Office.

"Absurd!" He Tian slammed his hand heavily on the table, veins bulging, the loud noise drawing the attention of his subordinates.

The veins on his forehead were throbbing, his face was flushed with anger, his eyebrows were raised, and his lips were tightly pursed. He was in a state of extreme rage. "Such important news, and it was left until the very end?! What is Huang Zhong doing! That old bastard, he actually kept it from me all this time."

He jumped to his feet. "Outrageous! They actually ordered him to recruit 50,000 soldiers! Who gave him that right? Your Highness, are you trying to drive me crazy?!"

Overwhelmed with grief and indignation, He Tianxia flew into a rage, slamming his fist onto the table and smashing everything in sight.

"Bang!" He grabbed the jade pot beside him and smashed it to pieces! Jade pieces were scattered everywhere, leaving a stain on the lustrous and beautiful rosewood floor.

He Tianxia's face was a mixture of red and green. The jealousy in his heart was like a venomous snake, constantly gnawing at his soul, making it impossible for him to get rid of his envy and resentment towards Wang Erniu.

When he was in the army, whether it was training, sparring, or completing missions, Wang Erniu always outshone him. Prince Gong appreciated him more than he appreciated himself, and often assigned him to handle that shady matter. Wang Erniu was originally the most capable one on the surface. If it weren't for that accident, which made him less obedient and unwilling to follow orders, Wang Erniu would not have been a pawn.

For this, He Tianxia was extremely jealous—yes, blatantly jealous! Jealous that he was so upright and outstanding! Jealous that he was so popular! Jealous that he had so many brothers who would stand by him through thick and thin, brothers who would retreat at the drop of a hat…

Whenever He Tianxia thought about this, he couldn't sleep at night. If he didn't do that thing, at least he would be brothers with him on the surface. Wouldn't he be able to turn his back on him one day?

Thinking of this, he chuckled self-deprecatingly. No, he would never be like him. What he wanted was up there, requiring him to climb step by step, stepping over many people to get there. He was determined to get it, no matter the cost.

"Hmph, you don't even think before you cross the river and burn the bridge. Without me, who can save you! You actually dared to keep it from him. Are you trying to raise Wang Erniu as well, to act as my rival?"

"Zhao Changrong! Wang Erniu!"

He Tianxia, ​​wearing only thin socks, walked step by step on the floor. Tiny jade pieces cut his soles but he remained unmoved. Soon, the floor was stained with blood, and he had completely descended into madness.

"Since you've treated me this way, don't blame me for being ruthless!" He Tianxia suddenly turned around, looking at the dark night outside the window, his face contorted, and he muttered through gritted teeth, "Someone, tell the people at Prince Gong's Mansion that that person doesn't need to be kept alive!"

Two figures leaped out of the mist and knelt down, saying, "Yes!"

They turned around and disappeared into the night.

Prince Gong's Mansion.

Two young maids, both around sixteen years old and dressed simply, were warming Prince Gong's feet in bed. Although it was April, the capital was still quite cold. Zhao Changrong's dry, rough feet felt very comfortable in the soft, warm embrace of the maids.

Almost dozing off, he couldn't help but think, is He Tianxia still obedient? Although there have been constant rumors lately that he is gathering followers and has the idea of ​​starting his own faction, he is really good to him. Especially the women he sent, they are all obedient and compliant, just to his liking. Unlike that unfilial son who sent that shrew, although she looks like the woman he liked in his childhood, her personality is completely different from his. Moreover, she actually dared to hurt him. It was outrageous! Blood splattered on the spot.

Zhao Changrong was so comfortable that he almost closed his eyes. He was really getting old and should get some rest.

"That's enough, you can step down now!"

He waved his hand, signaling the two girls to leave, and then covered himself with the blanket.

One girl brought over a foot-washing basin to pour out the water, while another prepared a hot water bottle and placed it in the bedding, carefully pressing down the corners of the blankets to prevent any draft from getting into the bed.

After doing all this, and then lowering the thick curtains, the two left the room.

Just as they stepped out the door, the gatekeeper came looking for them.

"Sisters, this is your midnight snack for tonight. I brought it to you specially."

The two exchanged a glance, bowed together, and accepted the gift with both hands. "Thank you, sir!"

Back inside the courtyard, the late-night snack delivered tonight was mutton buns. I broke one open and found a note inside with just a few words: "Take action, leave no trace!"

They each ate half of the steamed bun, swallowing the note along with it. Then, they quickly washed up, changed into their pajamas, and lay down under Zhao Changrong's bed with their blankets.

Zhao Changrong doesn't like having someone beside him when he sleeps, but he can't be left alone because he needs to get up at night and needs someone to serve him.

Sure enough, in the middle of the night, Zhao Changrong let out a long sigh. The two of them quickly got up, poured out the warm water that had been prepared, and when Zhao Changrong stood up, one of them took the chamber pot and the other took off his clothes. They worked together very well.

After Zhao Changrong finished removing his head, the girl brought a basin of water to wash and clean him.

Even after washing, the girl still didn't let go.

Zhao Changrong had been keeping his eyes half-closed when an unusual sensation made him open them. "Huh?"

Only then did he see the spring scenery before him clearly: the two young girls were half-undressed, looking both intoxicated and shy, leaning against him on either side.

"Little ones, this has been a long time since we last met. Are you two in love?"

The two girls remained silent, only nodding shyly.

"Alright! Come on over!" Zhao Changrong led the people to the bed.

The bed rocked all night until dawn.

The two girls got up early. Zhao Changrong hadn't worked so hard in a long time and was still fast asleep. This kind of thing happened often, so the guards didn't find it strange.

It was past noon and Zhao Changrong still hadn't woken up. The two girls hadn't returned since leaving the mansion. The guards noticed something was wrong and went into the room to check, only to find that Zhao Changrong was already dead.

He quickly notified his son Zhao Guangjun, and He Tianxia also rushed to the scene.

"Father! How could you leave us so soon?" Zhao Guangjun lay on the edge of the bed, sobbing uncontrollably. His face was buried in his arms, so his expression was not visible. Only his voice could be heard, which was heartbreaking.

"What happened? Where is the imperial physician? Quickly call the chief physician!" He Tianxia was disheveled, with a mournful face, looking as if his own father had died. His feet were covered in blood, and he wasn't even wearing socks.

The generals who arrived later all tried to comfort him.

"Your Excellency, the imperial physician has been here, but the prince has already passed away. Please accept our condolences!" a guard informed him.