Oh my god, I became the vicious stepmother of four villains

It's strange to say.

After Xia Yingying started riding, the weather gradually became warmer and was no longer gloomy.

Xia Yingying didn't feel much torture when riding a horse outside. Instead, she felt free and comfortable.

Because Lu Yurou had been following Xia Yingying, the family of three all rode on horseback.

Although Lu Ziren felt very annoyed by Lu Yurou's entanglement, he really couldn't do anything and could only let Xia Yingying hug her.

After several days of training, Xia Yingying has become very skilled in horse riding. However, because the horse Xia Yingying rides is Lu Ziren's exclusive mount, Lu Ziren is afraid that something might happen to Xia Yingying once she leaves him, so he always stays by her side.

The presence of an old man Sun and a little boy in the team did not slow down their progress to the capital. On the contrary, because of old man Sun and his grandson, Lu Haojie had one more friend. He chatted with old man Sun's grandson in the carriage every day.

Several days passed like this, and finally their mighty team arrived at the capital city, but they arrived at night, and the city gates were already closed.

"Enter the city? You're half an hour late. The city gates are closed now. I can't let you in unless there's something special."

The soldier guarding the gate said to Xia Yingying and the others' carriage.

Xia Yingying thought that she would really have to stay outside the capital today and sleep in the open air, but unexpectedly, when the Third Prince heard the news, he gave a token on his body to Dequan and asked Dequan to hand it to the gatekeeper.

The soldier's face changed instantly when he saw the token handed to him. Xia Yingying, who was riding on the horse, naturally saw it as well.

Seeing this scene, Xia Yingying looked at Lu Ziren curiously and asked him what was going on.

"Ziren, what was the token that young man was holding just now? Who is that Mr. Huang?"

Xia Yingying had questions one after another and she sought answers from Lu Ziren beside her.

Xia Yingying originally didn't want to know Mr. Huang's identity, but now, she couldn't help being curious. Since she entered the city, she has been completely tied to Lu Ziren. She didn't want to be a fool with her eyes, ears and heart covered.

After hearing Xia Yingying's question, Lu Ziren was confused about the identity of the third prince. Lu Ziren hesitated for a moment, and finally told the true identity of the third prince.

According to the Third Prince's character, even if he returned to the palace, he would still come to the General's Mansion to find him.

After going to the capital, Xia Yingying will know the identity of the third prince sooner or later. Lu Ziren doesn't want Xia Yingying to know it through other channels, so it is better to tell Xia Yingying his true identity at this time. This way, when Xia Yingying sees the third prince next time and knows his true identity, she won't be too surprised.

"Yingying, I want to tell you that Mr. Huang's real identity is the emperor's third son.

He and the prince are brothers.

The Crown Prince and the Sixth Prince have been vying for the support of the court. I have not agreed to stand on either side and have always remained neutral, but this time it has changed. Coming in with the Third Prince represents me and shows my position. If I cause you trouble, I will be sorry for you. You have always wanted that kind of peaceful life. After this matter is settled, you can resign and return home, and we can live an honest life."

While Lu Ziren was apologizing to Xia Yingying, he also told her in advance the true identity of the Third Prince and the situations he might encounter.

After hearing what Lu Ziren said, Xia Yingying was completely stunned. For some time, Xia Yingying had always thought that Mr. Huang was the son of a high-ranking official, but this guess was very close to reality.

She never imagined that Master Huang was actually the emperor's biological son.

Xia Yingying thought about it carefully, and after confirming that she had not said anything "unspeakable" in front of the Third Prince, she breathed a sigh of relief.

No wonder the officials in Qingshui County were so afraid when Xia Yingying wanted the third prince for help. It can even be said that they helped Xia Yingying solve the problem that she had always found difficult to solve without any effort.

Although Xia Yingying did not understand the open and secret struggles in the capital, from Lu Ziren's narration, she knew that the Third Prince helped Xia Yingying not only out of kindness, but also wanted to win over Lu Ziren. From this moment on, Lu Ziren was on the same boat with the Third Prince and his friends. Thinking of the unknown troubles and dangers that might be encountered in the future, Xia Yingying's originally relaxed mood suddenly became tense.

Xia Yingying doesn't want to be a drag on the family. Lu Ziren has things he has to do, and so does Xia Yingying. But for safety and health, Xia Yingying can choose to accommodate Lu Ziren to a certain extent.

In order to maintain harmony within a family, there must be compromises, and one cannot always do things the way one wants.

All Xia Yingying does is make money. Although there will be disputes and competition, it is easier and simpler than the path Lu Ziren is taking now.

If Lu Ziren fails on the path he's taking, there will be no return and his entire family will suffer.

"So is there anything you need my help with now?"

In Xia Yingying's view, Lu Ziren is her family and they should share the good and the bad.

"No," Lu Ziren thought about many expressions Xia Yingying would have when he told her about this, but he never thought that Xia Yingying would speak to him so calmly and rationally.

"Don't worry, I won't involve you and the child. I have a backup plan. No matter what happens to me, it will not involve you. If anyone asks you about me, the third prince, and the crown prince, just say you know nothing."

When Lu Ziren took Xia Yingying to the capital, her identity naturally changed.

With this relationship with the General's Mansion, there must be a lot of people coming to visit. Some are political opponents who want to inquire about information, while others are allies who come to build relationships.

With so many people around, Xia Yingying couldn't keep refusing to accept customers. It would be bad for her reputation if it got out.

Lu Ziren didn't want Xia Yingying to worry so much, nor did he want to disturb Xia Yingying's current peaceful life.

"Well, I know. You can tell me if you have anything to say. Although I don't understand much and can't help you, I can be your loyal listener." Xia Yingying said to Lu Ziren.

Lu Ziren listened to Xia Yingying's words. His lips trembled slightly. This was the first time he had heard such touching and caring words in so many years.

Everyone knows that he is a war general, and some say he is a living Yama. People only respect and fear him, but no one ever asks him if he can get hurt or feel sad. It seems that the murderous aura he possesses, coupled with the events in the General Northern Frontier, has made him an immortal, sleepless, and non-human species.

Now hearing what Xia Yingying said, Lu Ziren's heart, which had been covered in indifference, suddenly melted slowly.

He is no longer a puppet that is always suspended in the "air", but a living person.

"Yeah. OK." Lu Ziren wanted to say a lot of words to thank Xia Yingying, but the words were on the tip of his tongue but he couldn't say them. Thousands of words were reduced to just two simple words.

When the gatekeeper got the token and looked at it carefully, he was shocked when he saw the words and patterns on it. He immediately knelt on the ground and respectfully bowed to Dequan who was pointing at the token.

"This subordinate deserves to die. This subordinate didn't know that the Third Prince came from afar, but I still refused to let His Royal Highness the Third Prince in. This is really damnable." "Please vote"