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When they first heard the sound of horse hooves, the expressions of the three of them changed. Dong Shu and Mama Yan subconsciously looked at Yan Ye, and then they quickly looked at each other again.

Yan Ye took in the two's actions, and after a moment of hesitation, he looked at the two of them and said: "Quickly get on the carriage, I'll send you back." With that said, he used his gaze to urge Dong Shu and Mama Yan to get on the carriage.

Dong Shu and Mama Yan knew that they were in a critical situation, upon hearing Yan Ye's words, they climbed onto the carriage without hesitation.

Just as the two of them climbed onto the carriage and sat down, Yan Ye raised his hand to pat his horse's butt outside the carriage and quickly rushed towards the manor.

Just as the carriage travelled forward for less than a hundred steps, the sounds of horse hooves came closer and closer. Dong Shu and Mama Yan wanted to pull open the curtains on the side and take a look outside, but because the carriage was too fast, they could only barely keep their balance.

On the other hand, Yan Ye who was driving the horse carriage, after hearing the sound of the horse hooves getting closer, split his attention and looked forward.

When he saw the familiar figure approaching from afar, Yan Ye heaved a sigh of relief and said into the carriage: "They are our own people."

Inside the horse carriage, Dong Shu and the Mama Yan could hear what Yan Ye said. As Yan Ye gradually stopped the horse carriage, the two of them peeked their heads out of the carriage and looked ahead.

Xu Shiqiu saw a horse carriage stop in place, and a familiar figure wearing a mask sitting on the carriage. Although he was confused why he was here, he was still relieved.

After hearing the Young Girl's familiar voice, the remaining breath left in his throat relaxed.

"Master, why did you come to pick me up?"

Dong Shu happily jumped out of the horse carriage and ran towards Xu Shiqiu's side. Seeing Dong Shu's movements, Xu Shiqiu quickly dismounted and walked over to him.

After hugging Dong Shu, Xu Shiqiu then replied: "The moment you two left the palace, Brother-in-law immediately sent me a message. I haven't seen you for a few days, but I thought that with your nervousness, I brought a group of people to welcome you. But who would have thought that right after leaving the army camp, my brother-in-law would send me a letter. He said that someone wanted to capture you, so I rushed over here on horseback. "

Hearing Xu Shiqiu's words, Dong Shu's eyes became teary, and he cried: "Hubby, if Yan Ye had not come in time, you might not even be able to see me."

Thinking about the killing intent in the black masked man's sword just now, Dong Shu shuddered slightly before continuing, "Husband, those people are not far behind us. Quickly go and take a look and see if you can find who it is that wants to harm me."

When Xu Shiqiu received Ye Jingxing's second message, he already knew who had the idea about it, but there were a lot of people here, and Young Girl was extremely frightened. He did not speak, and only glanced at Zhang Ping who was behind him, and signaled him to bring his people to the back to take a look.

"My wife, I'll send you and Mama Yan home first. You haven't been at home for the past few days, so Yuanxi misses you too."

Just as Xu Shiqiu finished speaking, Dong Shu nodded her head obediently. But before she returned home, she did not forget to hold Xu Shiqiu's hand and said again: "Master, it was Yan Ye who saved me and Mama Yan."

After hearing Young Girl's words again, Xu Shiqiu could not pretend that he did not hear it. He could only bow his hands in front of his and express his gratitude, "Many thanks to Young Master Yan for saving me.

After Yan Ye heard these words, he did not say anything more. He nodded his head and signaled Mama Yan to get on the carriage.

Originally, Xu Shiqiu wanted to bring Dong Shu back on horseback, but then he thought that Dong Shu didn't know how to ride horses, so he gave up the idea and brought her and Mama Yan together on the horse carriage.

This time, Xu Shiqiu had brought a group of people with him to protect them. Dong Shu and the Mama Yan finally relaxed.

When Dong Shu returned to the manor and the Old Madame Xu heard that Dong Shu had finally returned, she was overjoyed. She immediately sent someone to prepare hot water and food, but who knew that he would be intercepted and killed on his way back.

"He's really bold, he actually dared to attack my Xu Family people!" The Old Madame Xu coldly spoke out these words, then instructed: "You go down and prepare food, I don't know if the men Qiuyi brought out will be able to eat at home, if they are to return to the army camp, then catch two pigs and some chickens and ducks, send them to the army camp."

After Lady Li heard Old Madame Xu's instructions, she replied without hesitation, "Yes, this servant will go and make the arrangements."

Old Madame Xu saw that the servant Li Shi Shi had just left, Xu Yanzhu had also received the news and rushed over.

Seeing Xu Yanzhu rushing over with beads of sweat on her forehead, the Old Madame Xu immediately said: "Don't be anxious, your Third Aunt is fine, you have returned." The moment Old Madame Xu finished speaking, Dong Shu's voice sounded from the door.

"Mom, I'm back."

Dong Shu quickly walked into the hall. When she saw Xu Yanzhu, she immediately smiled at her: "Yanzhu is also here."

"Third Aunt, you're finally back."

As Xu Yanzhu said this, she wanted to walk up to her, but before she could move, Yuanxi's voice rang out from outside the room.

Hearing Yuanxi's voice, Dong Shu didn't care about the dust on her body that had yet to be washed, and immediately walked towards her.

Yuanxi was only slightly dazed when she saw Dong Shu, and then, without any warning, he started to cry loudly.

Dong Shu felt that Yuanxi's crying voice was extremely aggrieved, she also missed Yuanxi's tight, she did not care about talking with Xu Yanzhu and the Old Madame Xu, and immediately went to the wet nurse's side, and hugged Yuanxi who had already stretched out her arms.

After hugging Yuanxi tightly, Dong Shu could feel her daughter's wronged cry, and actually shed tears as well.

For a moment, Dong Shu did not know if it was because she saw her daughter being wronged or because of the assassination attempt on him.

However, when Yuanxi saw that her mother was also crying, she actually stopped crying. She only burped and cuddled herself in Dong Shu's embrace.

Seeing Yuanxi stop crying, the Old Madame Xu looked towards Dong Shu and said, "Shu'er, don't cry anymore. Once you're back, stay at home.

Old Madame Xu said this, but in her heart, she was thinking that she should still train the servants at home.

It would be best to pick strong men from the village or hire retired veterans from the military camp to train them in autumn and make them into family guards.

Dong Shu heard her mother-in-law's voice and slowly stopped crying. She lowered her head and kissed Yuanxi's forehead a few times before looking at Old Madame Xu and saying, "Mother, I promised Empress that I will visit her in the palace in a few days."

Hearing Dong Shu's words, Old Madame Xu did not say anymore words, she understood that all thunder and rain was a blessing, her little daughter-in-law was so blessed, and since the imperial family had already set their sights on her, she could not not not go.

"Since you encountered such a thing today, I believe that the palace will soon find out as well. After Empress finds out about this, he will definitely send someone over to let you rest at home for a few more days."

Old Madame Xu was also speaking the truth. She understood the Empress's personality, she truly liked her little daughter-in-law, so she would not let her go out without caring about her own dangers just because of her body.

Moreover, after what happened today, the imperial family had to give them an explanation for their Xu Family.

With the words of the Old Madame Xu, Dong Shu hugged Yuanxi and told him about the things that had happened in the palace in the past few days.

After saying that she had left the palace and met and been rescued by Yan Ye on the way, before Old Madame Xu could say anything, Xu Yanzhu opened her mouth first: "Who is this Yan Ye?"

Hearing Xu Yanzhu's words, Dong Shu and Old Madame Xu finally realised that Xu Yanzhu did not recognize him.

When Dong Shu mentioned the matter of him meeting Yan Ye on his way to the capital, and also mentioned how he saved He Ce and his wife, Xu Yanzhu frowned: "Today, Yan Ye saved Third Aunt, is it really just a coincidence?"

Just as Xu Yanzhu finished speaking, before Dong Shu could react, Xu Shiqiu who had already arranged the soldiers walked into the hall.

"Yanzhu is right." After saying that, Xu Shiqiu swiftly returned his greetings to the Old Madame Xu, then looked towards Dong Shu and continued: "I have always felt that this Yan Ye's origins are not simple. Although he has always claimed that he is a person from the martial arts world, I still feel that something is wrong with the aura on his body."

Xu Shiqiu couldn't tell what he sensed was wrong, but he really believed in his intuition.

Hearing Xu Shiqiu's words, Xu Yanzhu also nodded: "Third Uncle is right, I have never believed in these coincidences. And since Third Uncle has said so, I believe that Yan Ye is definitely not simple."

Before he could even speak, Dong Shu, who was sitting beside Xu Shiqiu, spoke out first, "I don't feel that Yan Ye wants to harm us. No matter what his identity is, he saved me and Mama Yan today."

"That's right." Almost the same thing as Dong Shu's words, the Old Madame Xu opened her mouth once more, "I agree with Shu'er that as long as Yan Ye doesn't want to harm our people in the Xu Family, regardless of his identity, we should not always be on guard against him."

When Xu Shiqiu heard Old Madame Xu's words, he could not help but laugh and say: "I was wrong, I always thought that Yan Ye's identity was not simple, I had always been on guard against him, and did not think of this." After saying that, Xu Shiqiu sighed, looked at Old Madame Xu and said: "Mother still understands, as long as Yan Ye doesn't have any ill intentions towards us Xu Family people, we should not be so cautious of him."

"Exactly." Old Madame Xu nodded at Xu Shiqiu, then continued to speak, "Today, Yan Ye saved Shu'er and Mama Yan, thank you for your careful preparations."

"Mom, don't worry. I'll personally take care of this matter." After listening to Old Madame Xu's advice, Xu Shiqiu understood how he should get along with Yan Ye, and immediately felt relieved.

Without mentioning what kind of identity Yan Ye actually had, just his personality and outstanding skills would instead attract's attention.

On the Villa in the Xu Family outside the capital, because of the matter of Dong Shu encountering and killing them on her way, the entire family still had lingering fear as they tried to think of a way to thank Yan Ye, who had saved their lives.

Inside the imperial palace, just as Emperor Ruikang was coming to look at the Empress, she heard a report by the attendant informing her that Dong Shu had returned home.

"Humph!" I can see that he doesn't want me to live. Before, when I was harmed, it was not easy for me to save half my life due to Shu'er's meticulous care. I was still thinking of calling Shu'er into the palace to accompany me in the future so that I could get my health back better. Who knew that I would have to do this sort of thing today? " The Queen looked at Emperor Ruikang, ignoring his unsightly expression, and said everything directly.

"Your Majesty, you have to give me an explanation today." Otherwise, no matter who it is, I will make him pay a hundred times over! "