Quick Transmigration: Underdog Turns out to be Untouchable

Chapter 1210: Chapter 1120: Female Prime Minister 58

”I have not lived by my maternal grandfather’s side since childhood and have never met him, so it’s normal that he does not recognize me.

Please allow me, as a daughter, to be impolite this once. My mother’s name is Wang Jingzhu; she is your daughter.”

Upon hearing Yin Shuangshuang mention Mrs. Wang’s name, Wang Zhongxuan’s eyes momentarily lit up with excitement. He hadn’t expected to receive news of his long-lost daughter under such circumstances.

”How is your mother?” Wang Zhongxuan’s voice trembled slightly.

He couldn’t help but carefully scrutinize Yin Shuangshuang’s features repeatedly. Upon closer observation, he realized the young girl indeed resembled his daughter greatly and somewhat resembled himself.

Yin Shuangshuang maintained a light smile on her face: ”Mother is well and very much in love with Father. She often thinks of you. Knowing you were in trouble this time, she specifically sent me to check on you and bring you back to be cared for.

With my grandfather and my two cousins in the Heavenly Prison for so long, you must be uncomfortable physically and mentally. Please, first get on the carriage and rest at my temporary residence.”

Wang Zhongxuan nodded, too moved to speak, while Wang Ruiqi and Wang Ruibo stepped forward to thank Yin Shuangshuang.

Both were quite puzzled about Yin Shuangshuang’s identity. Although older than Yin Shuangshuang, they knew little about her mother’s situation.

This was a family scandal; at the time it occurred, they were young, and the adults would not have intentionally told them. Yin Shuangshuang’s mother even became a taboo topic. Given these circumstances, Wang Ruiqi and Wang Ruibo were completely unaware of their cousin Yin Shuangshuang.

However, seeing their grandfather’s reaction, this cousin seemed genuine. Both suppressed the doubts in their hearts, first thanking their cousin, and had a good impression of her.

Since entering the Heavenly Prison, all of their once-friendly relatives—cousin brothers and sisters, aunts both types—had severed ties with them to avoid being implicated.

Now, this fearless little cousin suddenly appeared, like a timely help for those of them left without a home.

Throughout the journey, Wang Zhongxuan was constantly asking about Yin Shuangshuang’s mother, and she patiently answered. Wang Zhongxuan’s concern seemed genuine, which slightly improved Yin Shuangshuang’s impression of this grandfather.

The best doctors in the Capital City came to diagnose, the finest tailor shops provided changeable clothing, and the food—though not strict in the Heavenly Prison—was definitely not great, at most adequate with a bit of meat and vegetables.

Yin Shuangshuang prepared nutritious dishes from Rui Fu Building in the Capital City. Though mostly vegetarian and light, these dishes were more expensive than meat ones.

Due to excessive worries, and the dark, damp conditions of the Heavenly Prison from being locked up for too long, Wang Zhongxuan needed a period of peaceful recuperation in the Capital City.

Meanwhile, Wang Ruiqi and Wang Ruibo, being young, recovered quickly, especially Wang Ruibo, who, being trained in martial arts, recovered the swiftest.

During this period, Wang Zhongxuan focused on nurturing his health, while Wang Ruiqi immersed himself in study, harboring thoughts of passing the civil service exam again to restore their family’s standing.

Seeing this, Wang Ruibo also began diligently practicing martial arts. Since he was not strong in academics, but rather adept in martial arts, he decided to pursue a career as a military general. Achievements in battle would lead to promotions, making it somewhat more straightforward than the path of a civil servant.

Currently, the border wasn’t peaceful, with major and minor conflicts against the barbarians every year. In two years, another major battle was expected. Under such cycles, opportunities to fight and earn merits were plentiful.

In recent days, Yin Shuangshuang’s health had again been poor. Together with Wang Zhongxuan, she drank medicine to nurse her health. Wang Zhongxuan was deeply concerned about Shuangshuang’s health, worried that such poor health at a young age would affect her longevity.

After nearly a month of recuperating in the Capital City, Yin Shuangshuang finally set off on the return journey with Wang Zhongxuan, Wang Ruiqi, and Wang Ruibo.

Over a hundred miles out of the Capital City, two people stood on the side of the official road with horses. General An, accompanied by an attendant, came to bid farewell to Yin Shuangshuang.

Due to Wang Zhongxuan’s special status and General An’s recent trust by the Emperor with an unstable foundation, he couldn’t visit Yin Shuangshuang in the Capital City.

Now that Yin Shuangshuang was leaving the Capital City, General An specifically chose a spot far from the city to bid her farewell.

Though Wang Zhongxuan knew General An, during his tenure as Prime Minister, General An seldom left his residence, avoiding drawing too much attention.

Thus, Wang Zhongxuan and General An weren’t very familiar. Although released from the Heavenly Prison, this period was spent focused on nurturing his health and inquiring about his daughter from his newfound granddaughter, Yin Shuangshuang.

On top of that, with few people available to use, and to avoid suspicion and being noticed, he dared not contact them, leading to a closed off source of information for Wang Zhongxuan. He had no inkling of General An’s current situation.

Regarding the Capital City’s political turmoils, Wang Zhongxuan was even more oblivious. To be honest, he wasn’t even sure how he had been vindicated.

General An and Wang Zhongxuan exchanged polite greetings and courtesy, then General An turned to Yin Shuangshuang.

With a hint of guilt on his face, General An spoke to Yin Shuangshuang: ”My recent escape from a precarious situation, and my family’s entire liberation from future crises, is entirely thanks to your strategy.

It’s a pity that I couldn’t help you in your matters. Now, with you leaving for the unknown, and us uncertain of when we might meet again, I am indeed ashamed I couldn’t see you off in the Capital City.”

Yin Shuangshuang smiled faintly: ”Since the Great General considers me a friend, there is no need for friends to fuss over these matters.

Now that I am leaving the Capital City, future meetings will be scarce. I have a few words for the Great General.

Currently, the court is in upheaval. The Eldest Prince has no hope of turning things around; the Emperor is determined to eliminate his faction.

Others are manageable, but Xie Wenhao is the most troublesome. With numerous followers, removing him will create a large void.

Both aristocratic families and nobles are eyeing these positions, yet the Emperor, lacking enough cultivated people, detests aristocratic families and won’t want these vital positions in their hands.

The Emperor will surely place his people in the most crucial positions. Among those capable, with enough status to appease the aristocratic families, only you, Great General, fit these criteria.

This task is unavoidable for you, Great General; however, you excel at military governance and are not very adept with the intricacies of civil officership, making you susceptible to pitfalls. Without allies in the civil ranks, once attacked, it’ll be challenging.

Remember, Great General, to frequently consult for the Emperor’s instructions, following His Majesty’s orders at every step. In this way, His Majesty will protect you and not allow others to attack you recklessly, as the Emperor is your best Amulet, which the Great General must firmly hold onto.”