After being reborn, I became the apple of my enemy's eye.

Blood was flowing out from under the blackened burlap.

Zheng Jihua slammed the window shut and placed the snacks she had brought in front of Yan Yun.

"Ning'er, have some snacks. The journey is still long. If you're tired, you can rest for a bit, okay?"

Yan Yun covered his mouth.

Zheng Jihua immediately put the snacks away.

"Ning'er, those things have nothing to do with you, don't worry."

Zheng Jihua put down the snacks and prepared a soft cushion for Yan Yun to lie down and rest.

"Ning'er, come here and lie down to rest for a while."

Yan Yun looked at Zheng Jihua's face. He wasn't surprised that something was happening outside. Moreover, the fact that Yan Yun hadn't opened the window before he was about to push it open clearly showed that he knew what was going on outside.

Just as the man in black said, Changgu City is undergoing earth-shattering changes.

Zheng Jihua successfully closed the carriage window.

Yan Yun lay down on the soft cushion he had prepared.

Zheng Jihua reopened the book and began reading it to Yan Yun.

Yan Yun turned to his side and lay on the soft sleeper with his back to Zheng Jihua.

I waited all night yesterday but the man in black didn't come to see me. Now I'm in the carriage and I'm feeling a bit sleepy. The soft cushion underneath makes it less uncomfortable than usual when I ride in a carriage.

Yan Yun closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep.

But Zheng Jihua's voice didn't stop in my ears.

After traveling for an unknown amount of time, Zheng Jihua felt that the carriage was a bit stuffy. He opened a crack to let in some air, but the vent was pointing towards Yan Yun. Zheng Jihua immediately moved to a position in front of Yan Yun to shield her from the cold.

Along the way, I managed to catch up on some things that I hadn't worried about before.

He was worried that Yan Yun would be cold, hot, or hungry. To Yan Yun, his anxiety and concern were just like watching him put on an act.

The journey was uneventful, and despite the long and tiring travel, we didn't suffer any hardship.

Zheng Jihua didn't close his eyes to rest the whole way. Looking at his face, he had dark circles under his eyes, but he was still very energetic.

On the third day, Zheng Jihua finally opened the carriage window.

From that window, you can see the mountains and rivers outside.

Zheng Jihua reached out to help Yan Yun sit up, saying, "Just bear with it a little longer, consider it a long trip with your father."

Yan Yun had already turned over and sat down to the side. She looked out the window, never having had the chance to see such scenery before. She propped her face up with her hand, and Zheng Jihua immediately handed her a soft cushion.

"Ning'er, use this."

Following Zheng Jihua's instructions, the carriage traveled for almost half a month before finally reaching the gates of the distant capital.

On the high city wall, the city gate is inscribed with "Yuanjing". Yan Yun lies on the ground, stretching out his hands.

Even though I walked slowly, I still felt like my whole body was about to fall apart.

Zheng Jihua was naturally the same.

"Ning'er, just bear with it for a little longer."

The carriage entered the city smoothly and headed towards Zheng Yuan.

"We've arrived." Hearing Zheng Jihua's voice, the long journey finally came to an end.

Zheng Jihua got off the carriage first and extended his hand to Yan Yun.

"Ning'er, come here."

Yan Yun looked at the outstretched hand, but no matter how many times it came, she wouldn't touch the ground. She walked to the carriage and jumped down herself.

The plaque above the courtyard reads "Zheng Courtyard".

The concubine, whom I hadn't seen for a long time, was standing in front of the gate, accompanied by her nanny and other maids on either side.

Zheng Jihua was spotted.

"Master."

The concubine immediately ran over without a care in the world. Her eyes were only on Zheng Jihua from beginning to end. She stood beside Zheng Jihua, clutching a handkerchief tightly in her hand, and leaned against him. "Husband, I was so worried about you."

Zheng Jihua put his arm around her shoulder.

"Look at your daughter, you must be very worried too."

The concubine wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes; her feelings for Zheng Jihua were genuine.

Although she didn't have much affection for this daughter since she didn't raise her herself, she was still worried when she heard about the accident, and spent those days in tears.

Now I see that she is safe and well.

The concubine couldn't hold back any longer and burst into tears.

"It's good that my husband and Ning'er are alright."

Zheng Jihua looked at his beautiful wife, put his arm around her shoulder, and wanted to take Zheng Ning'er's hand.

But Yan Yun didn't want to look at the concubine's face, and the sight of the two of them there was even more painful.

She has already walked towards Zheng Yuan.

The concubine's nanny wanted to stop her, but when she met those eyes, she felt a little scared. How could she be afraid of a child?

Even if it's her own granddaughter, she can only bow her head.

"Little, miss."

Yan Yun ignored her.

Zheng Jihua, who was behind him, straightened his concubine who was leaning against his arm, because Yan Yun had already entered the courtyard and he was anxious to catch up with her.

After Yan Yun entered the courtyard, the steward followed.

Everything else was prepared before the master left.

"The young lady's courtyard is all ready, right next to the master's courtyard, so you can see it every day."

Zheng Jihua chased after Yan Yun.

"Ning'er, come over here and take a look. This is the courtyard that your father prepared for you."

The courtyard prepared for Yan Yun was filled with all kinds of flowers, all in full bloom. There were also swings for playing and rattan chairs for lying down. Although there was still the smell of freshly renovated soil in the courtyard, it was very clean.

Zheng Jihua had long wanted to prepare something for Ning'er.

Now he has brought Ning'er to Yuanjing.

"Ning'er, look, do you like it?"

Yan Yun merely glanced at it, showing little interest.

Zheng Jihua could tell that she wasn't in high spirits, probably because she was tired.

"You must be tired from the journey. Let's go inside and rest first. Once you've rested, Daddy will show you around the new courtyard more carefully."

A maidservant followed and prepared hot water.

Yan Yun pushed open the door.

The interior was even more luxurious. Not to mention the mahogany table with a bright pearl the size of Yan Yun's head on it, there were all sorts of glittering things hanging from the ceiling.

Zheng Jihua noticed Yan Yun's gaze lingering on it and said that it was a shiny stone found in the north, which was sent over only after being confirmed to be non-toxic.

"Go in and take a look, Ning'er."

Yan Yun entered the room and saw not only a bed carved from jade, but also a jade screen. The dressing table in front of the window was filled with all kinds of hairpins and jewelry that women liked, a dazzling array that could not be counted.

Zheng Jihua felt it was far from enough.

"Ning'er, look, is there anything else you need? Just tell your father what you want, and he will give it all to you."

From Changgucheng to Yuanjing.

Yan Yun was tired from listening to him talk all the way, so she turned around and grabbed Zheng Jihua's hand.

Zheng Jihua looked down at Yan Yun in surprise.

This initiative to shake hands delighted him.

But Yan Yun did not shake his hand to express her gratitude; she simply held onto the hem of his clothes.

Zheng Jihua was flattered and didn't dare to say anything.

Yan Yun turned around and led him out of the room. Once Zheng Jihua was standing outside the door, Yan Yun bolted the door shut, locking Zheng Jihua out.

Zheng Jihua laughed wildly because of the hem of her clothes that she was holding.

"Ning'er, my darling daughter."

Inside the room, Yan Yun, completely exhausted, covered his ears and lay down on the jade bed.

Zheng Jihua instructed the servants outside: "When Miss wakes up, go in and serve her immediately. If Miss needs anything, just tell me."

Zheng Jihua stopped guarding the courtyard.

The room fell silent.

Finally, with only one person left, Yan Yun took out the book he had been hiding on his person and found a new place to hide it.

Only this, right now, truly belongs to me.

Yan Yun rested peacefully for a day.

The next morning, the concubine and the nanny came to see her. After being separated for the New Year and experiencing the attack, the concubine was also very worried and wanted to see if her daughter was safe.

She selected a number of dazzling jewelry pieces and asked the nanny, "Will she like these?"

The old woman looked at the jewelry and said, "It's enough that you have this thought, Madam. Miss Ning'er is still young and all she needs is your care."

The concubine didn't understand. Looking at the jewelry, she thought she should choose some better pieces to wear as well.

"Pack all of these up."

The concubine, accompanied by her nanny, arrived at Yan Yun's courtyard.

The maids guarding the courtyard said that the young lady had gotten up once and asked them to bring in some snacks.

The concubine couldn't wait any longer and sent her maid to open the door.

The old woman pushed the door open first, and only after seeing that it could be opened did she raise her hand to knock.

"Miss, Madam has come to see you."

The beaded curtain on the bed moved slightly, and Yan Yun opened his eyes. He had forgotten to close the door when he came back.

The concubine went in, having thought of a thousand words beforehand, but when she actually saw Yan Yun, she couldn't remember what to say. She didn't even look up at Yan Yun; her gaze was fixed on her feet. "Ning'er."