The princess was ordained by Heaven.

Chapter 391 Rescue

Cai Min picked up a handkerchief and wiped the tea from her lips, also concealing the sneer on her face.

It seems she guessed right.

Her good father, having escaped death yesterday, is determined to be Qi Yongji's loyal dog.

Her good mother's first act upon entering the palace was to show off her power, and then she made her become Qi Yongji's dog.

Seeing her silence, Madam Cai's face darkened with displeasure: "What's gotten into you today? You've only been Empress for a few days and you think you're all grown up? You don't even listen to your mother anymore? Look at how well-behaved other people's daughters are, but you're the only one who's arrogant and disrespectful..."

Cai Min picked up a teacup and smashed it at Madam Cai's feet.

Mrs. Cai's complaints came to an abrupt end.

"Are you crazy?"

"Just as you said, now that I've grown strong enough to be the mother of the nation, you think you can belittle me? Where do you put the Emperor? Where do you put the royal family?"

Madam Cai's face turned bright red.

It wasn't shame, but rather anger at having one's dignity offended.

"I gave birth to you and raised you. You are mine, the mother of a nation... Even if you are a god in heaven, you cannot disobey me!"

As Cai Min listened to her sharp, piercing voice, she no longer felt the repression and fear she once had.

She found it all absurd.

Her mother actually had a good temper. To other people's children, she was a kind and approachable elder; to her husband, she was a virtuous and understanding woman; to her parents-in-law, she was a filial junior; and to her friends, she was a considerate and helpful friend.

Even in front of Cai Min, she is sometimes a gentle and caring mother.

This is also why Cai Min sometimes feels that she is loved.

But Madam Cai wasn't always so easy to talk to.

Occasionally, she will have a fit of madness like she is now.

He vented all the anger he couldn't release in front of outsiders on her.

As she herself said, she gave birth to her and raised her, so she is the God who rules over her.

As a daughter, as a creation, Cai Min had to bear all of her emotions, whether they were raging storms or gentle warmth.

Upon seeing Qiu Manyun's fate, a flame ignited in Cai Min's heart.

Why?

Why should she be bound by gratitude for the rest of her life? Why was she born with two shadows in her heart?

She should have woken up long ago. If her parents truly loved her, why would they push her into a fire pit? Why would they allow their emotions and desires to hurt her?

Cai Min watched quietly as Madam Cai went mad; she had never been as lucid as she was now.

Noticing that Cai Min was not compromising as before, Madam Cai became increasingly quiet.

"Have you made enough of a scene?" Cai Min said expressionlessly and in a cold tone. "Madam Cai, your behavior is disrespectful and disrespectful to the royal family. You are guilty of serious disrespect."

Madam Cai's eyelids twitched: "You dare to label your own mother? How unfilial! You are simply unfit to be the mother of a nation!"

One spared no effort in accusing the other of wrongdoing.

Who would have thought that these two people were actually a mother and daughter?

Cai Min was too lazy to waste words with her and waved her hand: "Send the person back and let Father discipline him before releasing him."

Although her father wasn't a good person either, he would still put on a show of respect, even if it was out of consideration for her status.

Her demands aren't high; just leave her alone.

Lady Cai was thrown out of the palace in a disheveled state, and Qi Yongji received the news shortly afterward.

He was pleased with the outcome.

Even if Cai Min is faking it, it's a good thing that she can get closer to him and rely on him.

The Cai family...

Ultimately, they are relatives of the mother-in-law.

He intends to promote them, but he won't let them grow too powerful.

There aren't many people available now, so we'll just make do with whoever's available and pretend to pamper them to make them arrogant.

Arrogance makes it easier to find fault with someone.

……

With things calming down in the Brown Kingdom for the time being, the only person on the minds of the entire Dayong court was General He.

A day passed, and He Wuyang was so anxious that several blisters appeared on the corners of his mouth.

Two days passed, and Zhao Lingyin, exhausted from working day and night, fainted once.

Three days later, people from all over Dayong lit lotus lanterns to pray for General He. Temples and Taoist monasteries were bustling with worshippers, and the gods only heard the name of General He.

Four days later, all the necessities for the funeral had been prepared. In a room of the general's mansion, there was a pile of folded paper ingots.

The turning point came on the fifth day.

A team of skilled men escorted He Wuyu from the military camp, delivering a wooden box to him.

Upon receiving the wooden box, He Wuyu was completely bewildered: "What is this?"

"Half a month ago, the eldest princess secretly infiltrated the Brown Kingdom..."

Half a sentence was enough to shock the emperor and He Wuyu, causing their expressions to change drastically.

He Wuyu stepped forward, his voice tense: "Where is she now?"

The young officer scratched his head: "In the military camp!"

He Wuyu's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled.

What is she going to the Brown Country for?

"Look for medicine."

He Wuyu paused for a moment, then opened the box.

It just so happens that it contains the very herb that General He needed.

He Wuyu's eyes instantly turned red.

She didn't cry when her grandfather was poisoned, nor did she cry when his condition worsened. Now that hope was in her hands, she could no longer hold back the bitterness in her heart.

The young general turned pale with fright at her appearance: "General...is our delivery too late?"

"not late."

He Wuyu closed the box: "You take everyone to rest for a while, and I'll have someone arrange some food and drinks for you."

She hurriedly gave a brief explanation, then grabbed the box and rushed off to find the three doctors.

Leaving aside the three's delight at finding the medicinal herbs, after leaving Doctor Yuan to look after General He, the Zhao father and daughter began to collect and decoct the herbs, doing everything themselves.

There was only one dose of the medicine, so they had to do their best to avoid any accidents.

The He siblings and Doctor Yuan stayed together by General He's bedside.

The joy on Dr. Yuan's face had long since faded, and he looked somewhat worried.

After countless times meeting his hesitant gaze, He Wuyang finally couldn't help but ask, "Doctor Yuan, is there something you want to say?"

"There's something I've been hesitant to say," Dr. Yuan said slowly, then finally quickened his pace, "General He's legs are beyond saving."

He Wuyu and He Wuyang exchanged a glance, their joyful expressions turning somber.

“I should have told you when things got worse last time, but the old general’s condition was not good, and telling you would only cause you more trouble.”

To put it bluntly, they all thought General He was beyond saving, and their continued efforts were simply out of resentment.

Now that things have taken a turn for the better, the truth about General He should no longer be hidden.

Even Dr. Yuan couldn't bring himself to dampen their elation.

After a moment of silence, He Wuyu regained his composure: "That's good enough. As long as I can keep my life, that's all that matters."

However, both she and He Wuyu harbored a hidden worry.

My grandfather was proud and never admitted defeat. Could he really accept losing both his legs and having to rely on others to take care of him from now on?

They didn't know the answer, nor could they influence their grandfather's thoughts.

Everything will only be known when Grandfather wakes up.