At that time, Song Yuheng was not very friendly to Yu Chen, and it’s really incomprehensible that the latter could tolerate his survival.

If she were Yu Chen, she definitely wouldn’t have let Song Yuheng off the hook, Song Jing thought to herself.

Song Yuheng gazed at Song Jing for quite a while before saying, "Didn’t she also spare the Nan Qi Royal Family? As long as they behaved, they could live without being oppressed, though they couldn’t leave the Capital City and lacked the former glory and wealth."

"No one here has accused Miss Jing’er, and over there, no one has accused me of anything, so I’m living quite well."

"Perhaps she wants me to witness how Canglan Country has grown strong, and how evil Bei Qi was."

He really did witness it.

"Anyway, thank you for your help back then, Third Young Master," Song Jing said, "Would you like to come in and have a seat?"

Song Yuheng nodded, "Alright."

Clearly, Song Yuheng had been interested in her before, and his gaze was filled with affection, but now it had entirely vanished, and Song Jing didn’t understand why.

The people who brought him over did not stop him and gave him a package of Silver Tael, saying, "Third Young Master, Your Majesty instructed that you can go wherever you want in the future. With Canglan Country becoming strong and stable, with your talents, you can make a living wherever you go, so don’t worry about starving."

Song Yuheng found it somewhat amusing yet was grateful, thanked those who brought him over, watched them depart, and then followed Song Jing into the house.

There was no one he knew here; Song Jing was the only person he could say a few words to, so he decided to have a seat.

"Is it because of my status that Third Young Master finds me repulsive?" Song Jing, seeing Song Yuheng treating her less gently and somewhat coldly compared to before, felt a bit saddened.

Song Yuheng smiled slightly and said, "Miss Jing’er, there have been too many changes over the years, but I don’t dislike you."

He simply had lost interest; every day, he listened to stories about the Canglan Empress and Canglan Country, either reminiscing about the past or pondering what the future might hold, occasionally mocking himself.

It was no wonder Mr. Fan never thought highly of him. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

"What does Third Young Master plan to do in the future?" Song Jing asked.

Song Yuheng replied, "Since I’m here, I might as well settle down. On another day, I’ll go out and find a job to make a living. Being unencumbered, I can live freely on my own."

Jing Shu intended to come along but was refused by him, and he set her free.

The Canglan Empress didn’t kill Jing Shu back then, and as long as she behaves, she shall not be troubled now. The Capital City is a prosperous place, governed well by the Canglan Empress. Jing Shu could live there no matter what. Not only had he been listening to the outside world over the years, but so had Jing Shu.

Long ago, he could see the longing for Canglan Country in Jing Shu’s eyes.

The Canglan Empress might not be liked by those former nobles, but she has won the hearts of the common people. Even those not considered free like Jing Shu would gradually be won over by her.

"Is the Third Young Master willing?" Song Jing lightly pressed her lips, "From being a prince to a commoner, the Bei Qi Royal Family was all killed by Yu Chen, didn’t Third Young Master ever think of revenge?"

Song Yuheng paused, then smiled, "Miss Jing’er, you’re giving me too much credit."

"Revenge?" He shook his head, "The Canglan Empress is very powerful. Putting aside whether revenge is possible, deep down I’ve never really thought about revenge. To be fair, it was my siblings who bullied her first. Had she not been formidable, the end would have been predictable, Miss Jing’er should understand."

"My father, brothers, and sisters tormented and harmed countless people, already uncountable. Back then, I couldn’t stand it, but I couldn’t stop it either."

It didn’t affect his interests, nor did he think of stopping it.

"There were countless people who wanted them dead. Do you know, their graves were later dug up, and their bones found and flogged, which shows how many people hated them."

"There’s nothing I am unwilling to accept."

He really didn’t have much unwillingness.

He once had the ambition to bring peace to the world, but he couldn’t accomplish it. Noble families were like threads running through the body of the Bei Qi Royal Family, pulling one would tug at all and ache everywhere. If he harbored such thoughts, he would be the first to die.

After Bei Qi’s downfall, the Canglan Empress endured numerous assassination attempts, and even now some wish her dead. He couldn’t withstand such deadly attempts, only she could.

"Canglan Country now is actually quite good."

"Maybe one day, everyone will have enough to eat, clothes to wear, and meat to eat every day." He laughed, this was what the guards told him, their faces filled with longing at the time.

Song Jing’s face turned pale, and she clenched her fists. She didn’t expect that Song Yuheng held such a high opinion of Yu Chen.

There’s no need to say anything more at this point.

Song Yuheng took a sip of tea, and seeing that Song Jing had little to say, he prepared to take his leave.

As he was about to reach the door, he paused and said, "Miss Jing’er, the current situation does seem unfriendly to people like us, but it’s good for the world at large. The more time passes, the stronger and more unstoppable Canglan Country will become, face reality."

"I don’t have any particular plan." Song Jing replied slightly awkwardly, "Just asking."

This time Song Yuheng turned back, looking at Song Jing and said, "That’s good."

She may not do anything, but surely she feels uneasy at heart.

It’s said that a few princes of Nan Qi fled to the east. If the Canglan Empress didn’t want them to leave, even with wings, they couldn’t fly away.

Song Jing didn’t go, but she would send messages to them from here, positioning herself in an advantageous position.

But you can’t always get out easily once you’re involved, there’s no such easy thing.

There’s nothing to recover for Nan Qi, there’s really no need.

Song Yuheng chuckled and walked towards the main street, but dissatisfaction is only natural, that was their choice.

He looked eastward; it would eventually fall under Canglan Country’s domain as well.

After seeing Song Yuheng, Song Jing wasn’t really happy, she closed the door, picked up a teacup ready to smash it, but put it down in the end. She had some silver coins in her hand, but it couldn’t compare to before, spending some would mean less left.

Who knows how her brothers were doing in the east, they must succeed.

With Canglan occupying Nan Qi and Bei Qi, the only hope left is in the east now.

At this moment, she even hoped Cui Family could survive, they could only have hope by joining forces, the Cui Family indeed had some capability.

The few princes Song Jing mentioned had indeed met some Cui Family members, they had seized the territory of a small force, then Cui Yu offered his counsel, leading them to cooperate with other forces for temporary stability.

At this time, Song Mo and others thought of Cui Jing.

The east had long been in turmoil and lacked resources; now they needed someone to purchase materials and send them over, and Song Jing was naturally the best candidate.

After they sent out the letter, an incident occurred; Cui Chen left without a word, and now no one knew where he was going.

"Will the Second Young Master Cui betray us?" Song Mo asked, fearing who wouldn’t fear Yu Chen?

Cui Yu said, "The second won’t betray us."

He’s just smartened up, leaving without saying a word, otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to leave.

This second son, who knows what he’s thinking, the east is so chaotic, does he really think he can find a good life outside? He could die outside any day.

As for Song Jing, upon receiving letters from her brothers, her stuffiness finally eased a bit.

But seeing the items needed made her frown, as she was only asked to purchase supplies without any silver coin sent.