During the New Year's Day in the first month, there were several heavy snowfalls, and the wind was howling, making it even colder than before.

On the 13th day of the first lunar month, Jiang Zuiyao got up as usual. After breakfast, Linghui walked in and said with an excited smile: "Young madam, Xue Qing just came here and said that the day after tomorrow, on the 15th day of the first lunar month, I want you to accompany my wife to go shopping for lanterns.

"

Jiang Zuiyao just said a faint "Hmm" and didn't seem very interested, but Linghui talked happily: "I heard that the lantern festival on the 15th of this year will be very lively. The government office has made preparations early. The young lady will have a lot of food that day."

Wear some clothes, I'm afraid I won't be back until very late."

Jiang Zuiyao hugged Chu Yi with an uninterested look on her face. Xijun looked at the excited Linghui and asked: "Master went to go shopping for lanterns, why are you so happy?"

Linghui couldn't hide her joy and said: "I will also accompany the master when the time comes. Sister Xiyun, don't you want to go and have a look?"

Xiyun replied calmly: "I don't want to."

A refusal made Linghui's smile disappear: "Sister Xiyun used to live in the palace, so of course she has never seen the bustle on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. It was a day when every family reunited. There were many people on the street, and the lanterns were hung everywhere.

It’s full and the sky is brightly lit, it’s really lively.”

Such words made Jiang Zuiyao's heart tremble slightly.

Reunion? Haha...

Right now, she doesn't have any family except Chu Yi in her arms.

This was the first New Year that Jiang Zuiyao had experienced since time travel. The feasting and luxury of the Shao family could not make her feel any warmth. Even though the New Year's Eve was so lively, Jiang Zuiyao felt like an outsider while standing among the Shao family.

Same.

This family has never accepted her, and she has never integrated into it.

In the evening, Jiang Zuiyao met Qin Feng on her way out to Zuiyao Pavilion. Qin Feng asked her to go to the Imperial City Department quickly.

She immediately asked the coachman to change the route, and when she was approaching the Imperial City, she got out of the car alone, not letting anyone follow her, and walked through the unswept snow to the Imperial City.

Several months have passed, and she has not been to the Imperial City Division. Even though she is now the commander-in-chief of Yinfengtang, it seems that she only has a false name.

It was the New Year's Day, but the Imperial City Secretary showed no signs of joy. As usual, there was nothing but a depressing and solemn look.

When he met Zhang Yunian, he saw Qin Nanxian and Yuhe.

Zhang Yunian was still as meticulous as before, and said without any trace of kindness: "Finally everyone is here."

One sentence seems to say that they have been waiting for Jiang Zuiyao for a long time.

Jiang Zuiyao couldn't help but tighten her lips. She was really fast. She came all the way in a hurry. Even if her shoes were soaked by the snow, she didn't care.

Zhang Yunian, however, turned a blind eye and only focused on talking about business. His serious expression changed suddenly and he said solemnly: "The Nighthawk Group is listening to the order. The Imperial City Commander ordered you to thoroughly investigate the escape of the eldest young master of the Shao family, Shao Ziqing, and find his whereabouts.

mistaken."

!!

Jiang Zuiyao was suddenly startled. She never expected that the Imperial City Division would give her such a task. Looking at Zhang Yunian's very serious face, she couldn't hold back the questions in her heart and didn't ask.

Zhang Yunian looked at the three people in front of him and said: "Yuhe's suggestion last time was indeed reasonable, so this time someone will be the leader of Nighthawk to take you on your mission."

Jiang Zuiyao didn't think about who the Imperial City Secretary would appoint. She was completely thinking about that task. She rejected everything about Shao Ziqing.

Immediately, Zhang Yunian opened the desk drawer, took out three pieces of brown paper, and said: "This is the state of life and death."

Status of life and death?

Yu He directly stepped forward to take it without reading it. He picked up the brush on the table and signed his name. Then he bit the thumb of his right hand and printed his fingerprint with blood.

Qin Nanxian stepped forward, picked up the remaining two sheets, and handed one to Jiang Zuiyao.

This was Jiang Zuiyao's first time signing a life and death certificate from the Imperial City Division. On the rough and thick kraft paper, the words "life and death certificate" were written in large letters on the letterhead, and the small characters below clearly read:

In order to quell the chaos of the Rong Dynasty and restore peace to the prosperous age of the world, I volunteered to join the Imperial City Division and the Nighthawk Organization, embark on top-secret missions, and stand firm against the cunning of the world!

I voluntarily abide by the regulations of the Imperial City Department and strictly carry out tasks as assigned by my superiors.

The evil is ruthless, and everyone has their destiny in life and death! We have established this life and death situation, and if there is death or injury, everyone will be responsible for it!

Jiang Zuiyao read every word and sentence twice. Such a decisive life and death situation made her know that this mission must be full of dangers.

Picking up the brush, Jiang Zuiyao wrote her codename: Jin Ning.

He looked at his fingers, feeling a little embarrassed. At this moment, Yuhe handed over a sharp dagger.

Jiang Zuiyao was stunned at first. She understood what Yu He meant, took the dagger, gritted her teeth, closed her eyes and cut her finger.

The stinging pain from her fingertips made Jiang Zuiyao frown in pain. Just when he was about to press the sign of life and death, Zhang Yunian suddenly said: "I signed this sign of life and death, but if I am not allowed to go back on it, there is no way back."

Jiang Zuiyao obviously hesitated for a moment, was slightly startled, and then covered the bloody handprint with force.

Zhang Yunian put away the three pieces of brown paper and said: "Gather at the city gate at dawn tomorrow. Your leader will naturally tell you what to do."

After leaving the Imperial City Division, Yuhe disappeared. Jiang Zuiyao's cut finger was still a little sore and was wrapped in a silk handkerchief. Qin Nanxian followed beside him and said: "If you don't want to go, you don't have to go."

of."

Jiang Zuiyao glanced at Qin Nanxian, wondering what he meant. Qin Nanxian smiled awkwardly: "After all, she is his wife."

Jiang Zuiyao's face turned cold: "If I could cut off the relationship with him, I would no longer be his wife."

Qin Nanxian seemed to be a little worried, his face was dark and thoughtful, and he seemed to have some difficult words to say.

Jiang Zuiyao didn't like this feeling and asked directly: "If you have anything to say, just say it."

Qin Nanxian took a deep breath and said, "If you find Shao Ziqing by then, what will you do?"

"..."

"In your heart, what kind of person is he?"

"..."

"Even if you hate him, now he is also the father of your child. Do you have the heart to do it?"

"..."

Jiang Zuiyao was silent after asking questions repeatedly. She didn't know how to answer, so she began to escape: "From what you said, why do you feel that we are going to kill him, aren't we just going to find out his whereabouts?"

Qin Nanxian's eyes dimmed and he said: "If we find him, we will definitely take the next step. He is now a repeat offender of defection from the imperial court."

Needless to say, Jiang Zuiyao could understand the implication. When walking downhill, she didn't know whether it was because the snow was too slippery or because she was frightened. She fell to the ground.

This startled Qin Nanxian, who quickly helped her up and asked, "Are you okay?"
Chapter completed!