"That’s about it." Gu Qingheng put away the charcoal pencil that Yang Ruxin had prepared for him. Due to the hurry, the drawing wasn’t very graceful, but it was still recognizable.

"It’s good if we can send it out." Qi Jingyun quickly repressed the strange feeling in his heart, "Let the outsiders know the situation here, and they must take countermeasures."

Gu Qingheng nodded, but Xiaohei and the others hadn’t come along. Even if he whistled here, it probably wouldn’t help. Gold was the only one who could come and go freely. But asking a snake to deliver a message seemed a bit too incredible, right?

Yet, it was only incredible, not impossible.

Thus, Gold, who had been happily lingering at the base these days, was entrusted with the significant task of going out to call in any of the Hai Dongqing—Xiaohei, Heihei, or Xiaohei—to complete the mission.

"Can he really deliver the message?" Qi Jingyun was somewhat skeptical.

"Xinxin’s pet snake is quite intelligent." Gu Qingheng spread his hands, "This task is very easy for him. It’s just a pity that I don’t understand the snake language, so I can’t comprehend his thoughts. However, he completely understands what I mean."

Qi Jingyun said no more; Xinxin was indeed a remarkable person, raising a snake so extraordinary that it understood human speech.

Meanwhile, Yang Ruxin was feeling a bit uneasy lately. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

"Eldest sister, brother-in-law will be fine for sure," Erni comforted Yang Ruxin, "Wasn’t there an imperial edict? And he got promoted too."

"I know." Yang Ruxin nodded, "Although his life isn’t threatened, he’s definitely in trouble. I hope he can resolve it smoothly." Dealing with the Flame Sect is much harder compared to handling Nanzhao.

Erni remained silent. Gu Yao should have reached the military camp by now, but why hadn’t he sent a letter till now?

Amidst this dilemma, a few more days passed by instead, and they were greeted with the Empress Dowager’s investment silver and some bestowed items.

A square foot-sized box made of purple sandalwood.

When Yang Ruxin opened it, it turned out to be two jade pendants, accompanied by two gold necklaces, clearly one for male and one for female. She couldn’t help but smile; she was expecting triplets, so in a few days, she’d have to ask the Empress Dowager for one more.

"The Empress Dowager said to enter the palace to give thanks after the child is born." The person who brought the items also conveyed the message.

"Alright." Yang Ruxin nodded.

Gu Yao’s letter finally arrived too, but it was the kind that reported good news and omitted the worries, which left Yang Ruxin feeling helpless. However, Erni was very pleased; knowing her husband was safe made her happy.

Yong Cang had recovered quite a lot and was no longer bedridden but able to stroll around the courtyard. However, he was very well-behaved and didn’t wander randomly, not even leaving the backyard.

Yang Ruxin was satisfied with his discretion.

"After taking today’s medicine, you won’t need it anymore." Yang Ruxin smiled after checking his pulse, "You just need to recover slowly. I must say, you’re in excellent health."

"Thank you." Yong Cang nodded.

"Du Uncle has sent news that he’s taken over your goods, and they’ll be transported to Beijing for sale." Yang Ruxin looked at Yong Cang, "Also, I had someone check the place you mentioned. We didn’t find your people or any signs."

Yong Cang’s expression darkened slightly, "Shi Tian and Gong Naihe have been with me since childhood. Without them, I might not have survived to adulthood. I didn’t expect... However, I won’t let their sacrifices be in vain."