All the changes happened in an instant.
Su Xiaoqi had just taken out the dagger in her hand, but before it could be used, a battle was quelled.
This was because the Imperial Guards arrived and won the battle with overwhelming victory.
All the masked figures in black who had disguised themselves were dead.
They were either killed by the Imperial Guards or had bitten the poison in their mouths to death.
"It seems they were prepared for death before they set out," Su Xiaoqi remarked.
Yu Jing said, "They are death warriors!" Even if captured, they wouldn't reveal anything.
So, wouldn't they be unable to find out who they were now?
Yu Jing felt a bit regretful.
Hearing the leader mention the jade pendant just now, it was clear they had come for it.
Su Xiaoqi got out of the carriage to thank the leader of the Imperial Guards, Officer Lu.
Officer Lu cupped his hands towards her and, with the Imperial Guards behind him, escorted them all the way to the Duke of Yu's mansion.
The people in the mansion had already heard about what happened on the street, and everyone was shocked.
In the capital, under the Emperor's watchful eye, someone dared to openly attempt an abduction.
And they had attempted to abduct someone from their Duke of Yu's mansion.
Upon hearing this, Yu Changfeng was immediately agitated and went out to communicate with the Imperial Guards.
This ambush case would not end simply because all the perpetrators had died.
He wanted to let them know that no one could lay a hand on the people of the Duke of Yu's mansion.
Meanwhile, after Yu Jing and Su Xiaoqi met the Old Madam, they recounted the story of their reunion.
The Old Madam's eyes welled up with tears as she embraced them both.
Looking at Su Xiaoqi, she said that they were indeed grandmother and granddaughter.
No wonder she had felt such a strong sense of closeness upon seeing her.
She turned around and sent someone to inform Yu Rong and Yu Wan to return to the Duke's mansion.
They had to be informed of this matter.
Just as she was speaking, someone reported that the eldest and second young ladies had returned.
Presumably, they had heard about the matter earlier and, upon hearing that the mother and daughter had returned to the Duke's mansion, they had come along.
Du Yiyi also came along.
Seeing Su Xiaoqi, she beckoned to her.
The two sisters went behind to talk.
Du Yiyi looked at Su Xiaoqi mysteriously and said, "Sister Xiaoqi, I never expected we would be cousins.
But now that Auntie San's daughter has been found, what about Auntie Da's family..."
"My elder sister and I are biological sisters. When I was away, it was Eldest Sister who took care of Xiaoqi.
Now she is my daughter, and even more so, Eldest Sister's daughter," Yu Jing said seriously when she overheard.
Yu Wan smiled and beckoned to Su Xiaoqi.
Su Xiaoqi stepped forward. Yu Wan hugged her tightly and said with a smile that she had long since made up her mind; whether Xiaoqi could find her birth mother or not, she was still her own daughter!
She didn't need to bear any burden, and it was just like having an additional mother.
The entire family was very harmonious.
They vied to give Su Xiaoqi gifts to welcome her.
Su Xiaoqi said she had already received gifts once before, and it wasn't necessary this time.
"That won't do. Before, they were from Eldest Aunt's household. This time, it's from both Eldest Aunt's and Third Aunt's households. You must accept double gifts," Du Yiyi declared loudly.
This statement won the approval of everyone present, and they gave gifts without batting an eye.
Su Xiaoqi watched as she hadn't even finished going around the circle, yet Zhang Yu, who was accompanying her, had already received several rosewood boxes that were obviously valuable.
She was touched once more.
After a lively chat, everyone went home.
Su Xiaoqi looked at the sky and decided to spend a little more time with Yu Jing.
As it happened, Yu Jing was holding her hand and had something to tell her.
"Take good care of that jade pendant. Never let it fall into the hands of others," Yu Jing said.
Su Xiaoqi nodded. Although she didn't know why, this jade pendant seemed to be related to her spatial dimension.
The spatial dimension was a very important place for her, so she naturally had to guard it well.
However, she was curious about what profound things were hidden within the jade pendant.
"To be honest, I'm not very clear about the marvelous uses of this jade pendant, but I heard from Brother Yu that there are four pieces in total, and if they are all gathered, a treasure can be unlocked."
"Treasure?" Su Xiaoqi inexplicably felt that such a saying sounded rather mystical.
But on second thought, it did make sense.
If the jade pendant was related to her spatial dimension.
Then, for her, the spatial dimension was a treasure.
Thinking of the mountain that appeared in her spatial dimension, Su Xiaoqi said, "Could the treasure be hidden in Yuanbao Mountain?"
She had only guessed casually, but to her surprise, Yu Jing actually nodded: "That's right. Brother Yu mentioned it briefly, and because the name was too unusual, I remembered it.
However, they don't know that even if they get all four jade pendants, they won't be able to open them.
I heard that only those with fate can unlock it."
Su Xiaoqi listened and found it even more mystical.
She could no longer explain everything with modern scientific principles.
She could only call it a miracle.
Thinking about it, her experiences were originally not normal.
It wasn't anything significant now.
"I have two pieces now. Where are the other two?" Su Xiaoqi asked curiously.
"One is with Chu Yunwei, and the other I'm not very sure about. However, when you get the third piece, they will automatically guide you to find the fourth one."
Su Li thought that if the jade pendant was with Chu Yunwei, it might be a bit difficult.
He was reborn, so perhaps he knew some things as well.
"You don't need to worry about him. I'll have him give it to you. It was originally given to him by your father," Yu Jing said.
The mother and daughter talked for a while longer. Seeing that it was getting dark, they parted reluctantly.
"Xiaoqi, I'll have someone escort you," Yu Jing said, worried that Su Xiaoqi might encounter the same problems on the road again.
Su Xiaoqi lowered her head and smiled, looking at Zhang Yu, who had appeared behind them without anyone noticing.
She had just signaled to her that Shen Yun had arrived, having just come from the palace.
Because he was wearing official robes, he couldn't enter openly and could only come to apologize next time.
"That's good. Then you hurry back, and I'll come to see you later," Yu Jing said readily.
"How can that be? Mother, your health hasn't fully recovered yet. I should be the one to visit you."
The more she interacted with Yu Jing, the more Su Xiaoqi appreciated her loveliness.
She was straightforward, resilient, and upright.
And she never made things difficult for others. Being with her was never tiring, no matter what.
Because she was very understanding.
She always resolved awkwardness before you even realized it.
Her voice was soft and gentle, and she never forced others to do things they were unwilling to do.
No wonder the former Emperor had fancied her and insisted on taking her into his harem.
But at that time, she was already with the Crown Prince of Northern Chu, who was held hostage in the Daliang Dynasty.
Normally, she would give face to anyone.
But for the sake of the person she loved, she refused to compromise.
She adamantly refused to enter the palace, almost angering the former Emperor.
But she was, after all, from the Duke of Yu's mansion.
The Duke of Yu's mansion had guarded the borders of Daliang for generations.
They had rendered meritorious service to the country.
When the former Emperor was young, he was wise and heroic, and naturally understood that the Duke of Yu's mansion could not be touched.
However, his unrequited love did cause him considerable melancholy for a time.
Only when he heard that they had left the capital due to infighting within the Northern Chu royal family and had gone to an unknown place did he let go.
Of course, he hadn't truly let go.
It was just that a vast country still needed him to govern.
His powerful ambition did not allow him to dwell on one woman.
He wanted to expand his territory and achieve immortal merit.
Naturally, he wouldn't linger for the sake of a woman.
But undeniably, what one cannot have is always the best.
From then on, Yu Jing became the white moonlight in his heart, untouchable!