A Female Emperor.
Arriving at the destination (their life is very difficult)

Using a horse carriage that looked so simple without the slightest touch of luxury in the style of the royal family, the three of them now set off for the dead village without a single soldier standing guard around them.

But on the other hand, instead some shadow guards were placed by the Emperor to watch over and keep the safety of the three important people from a distance.

And inside the carriage, Li Ying was now silent as he closed his eyes. The girl looked like a little baby who was sleeping fast, her face looked so peaceful and calm like frozen lake water.

Maybe if it was a normal person, they would think so. However, for the princes who have been trained, they both of course know that the little girl is not really sleeping.

His eyes were closed, but the girl's consciousness remained intact. And even that can be seen from his earlobe that slightly moved when he heard something vague.

“Our journey is still quite far away, and around here is not a dangerous place, so you don't need to be wary of that, Ying meimei! ” Said Wang Yelu, who was defending the girl.

And Wang Zeming, who heard it and felt that he agreed, nodded his head and said. “That's right, there's nothing to worry about if there's us next to you!... ” He said, then after a moment of silence, the prince said again. “... In such a safe place, you are still on your guard!. Even if it is not a bad thing, it reminds me of the soldiers on the battlefield. ” Say again.

Wang Yelu added. “ They are always vigilant even while sleeping inside his own house!.. I know that because the previous emperor also did the same.” Said, who suddenly remembered the figure of the uncle who had died.

Hearing that, Li Ying finally opened her eyes. Then, he glanced at the two princes one by one and said in a very calm tone.

“Entah, maybe it has become a habit!... because someone who holds a sword should not be careless in the slightest...” He said, and then he said again. “.... Sometimes you yourself are like that too, right? ” Question, after which he closed both his eyes back.

Both Wang Zeming and Wang Yelu who heard that could now only fall silent. What the girl said was not wrong, they did it often, but it was only in certain situations.

Unlike the case with Li Ying, the girl seemed to have been trained to continue doing it anytime and anywhere.

It was as if he was a person who had always been involved in dangerous situations, like someone whose life had always been on the verge of a deep abyss.

Seeing that, Wang Zeming lowered his head. Somehow his heart now felt pain, and in his heart he muttered. “I don't understand, actually what kind of life have you been living?.... You don't behave like a little girl in general, you are so smart and independent, you are so intelligent and independent, so talented as to be able to surprise everyone you meet... ” he was silent for a moment, then slightly glanced at the little girl and muttered back. “.... well, I know that it is something to be proud of!.... However, does it not all require such a hard and painful struggle?... you shouldn't be like this, I'm happy sometimes, but on the other hand I feel sorry for you more often! ” Murmured again, with a sad look.

It was completely inconceivable with how much suffering the little girl had experienced before it could become this great.

Did he ever cry in pain without anyone helping him?.... Approximately, how much was the tiny body injured and suffering?

Just imagining it is already very sad!.... Wang Zeming was even still crying loudly just from falling down while walking at the time he was the same age as Li Ying.

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After spending hours in the horse-drawn carriage, they finally arrived at their destination safely and without any obstacles.

However, as soon as they got down and looked around. They were immediately startled by the seedy sight that looked terrifying.

Seeing that, Li Ying frowned. Then he clenched his hand while muttering. “This is even worse than before! ” He said, in a soft voice.

But Wang Yelu who accidentally heard it also now glanced at the girl and said. “Have you really been here before?” Ask with hesitation to be sure.

And Li Ying nodded her head and replied. “Yes, but that was once!... ” Then, he glanced at some people there, after which he again said. “.... I didn't think it would turn out like this, I should have finished it from the beginning!....But who would have thought, I instead__” He stopped his speech, gritted his teeth and did not intend to continue.

Then, after that they stepped their feet to go deeper down the slum streets in the village.

Sometimes they were stopped by some who begged them for money and food, there were even some young girls who did not hesitate to offer their bodies to the two princes who were undercover.

“In these days they still want to mel*cur?!..... aren't they ashamed?! ” Wang Zeming muttered in astonishment after successfully escaping from the invitation of the girls.

Hearing that, Li Ying who was now in Wang Yelu's arms said. “Don't be too upset with them, prince!.. ” he said, then he sighed and said again. “... if you can choose, they probably won't want to do it!... However, in a place like this life is so cruel to them!... shame and honor would not fill their stomachs, for all they thought of right now was just a way to survive! ” He said again, who gave an explanation.

After that, Li Ying glanced at one of the small houses in front of her, an old grandmother with a daughter beside her.

“Wait, I want to talk to them!” He said, to Wang Yelu while pointing at the place he meant.

And Wang Yelu who heard it just nodded, and immediately took the girl in the direction she wanted.

“Excuse me, I want to ask you something!! ” Said Li Ying, who called the grandmother and granddaughter in a slightly tight voice so they could hear.

And when the old grandmother turned her head and looked at the three strangers who were walking closer to her direction, she opened her mouth, and said in a weak voice. “Yes, what is it?... we are in a hurry, so hurry up! ” Saying.

And Li Ying immediately came down from Wang Yelu's sling and stood right in front of the grandmother. “Sorry to interrupt, but I just want to ask, why was there not a child in sight?!..... Where were they all?! ” He said, who felt astonished.

Hearing that, the grandmother was now a little silent. Then he glanced at the granddaughter he was holding, then replied hesitantly. “They are now handed over to a wealthy man for good care!” Answer it briefly.

However, just as the grandmother was about to step away. Li Ying spoke again and stopped him. “Wait first!! what do you mean?!..... Where are their parents?!! ” Ask again.

And the grandmother breathed and answered. “They have been unable to raise their children, which is why they have chosen to hand over the children to one of the benevolent merchants who is willing to take care of them all! ” Saying.

Then, he glanced at the grandson and said again. “As well as myself, I can no longer take care of him!. Besides, now I am old, soon to die, I will soon die, so I'd better leave this kid to be taken care of by that rich merchant! ” He said, with a facial expression that looked so sad.

Because actually he did not want to separate from the grandson at all, it was very hard to do. However, what is the power?... his vulnerable old body is already unable to run, to work, it is better to take a difficult decision than to let the beloved grandson suffer with him until the end of his life.