The matter has been satisfactorily resolved, and Xu Ji left full of joy.
However, Shen Ruoxi slightly furrowed her brows, unable to shake off thoughts of the high and mighty Emperor, feeling as if her head were about to explode.
She couldn't help but worry whether the Emperor might think she was deceiving him.
For the first time, she found the martial arts competition to be unbearably long, her concerns like invisible shackles she couldn't escape, and her anxiety was beyond description.
...
Old Mrs. Xiao had been ailing recently, her leg pain making her look quite haggard.
Originally, the family relied on the salary of Military Guard Ning Zhen'er, of the sixth rank, to supplement household expenses, but unexpectedly, she became a burden to the family.
Not only was there not a penny of silver to be seen, but the Xiao Family also found itself burdened with a heavy debt.
