It felt as if a heavy hammer had struck her chest. She spat out blood again, and stars began to dance before her eyes.
Xiao Wenjian noticed that Si Fuqing also looked up, and his expression softened. He patiently explained, âThis plaque is quite old. It dates back to Emperor Yinâs era and was personally written by Emperor Yin. It is restored every year.â
Si Fuqing seemed thoughtful. âNo wonder,â she murmured.
After a moment, she politely made a request. âUncle Xiao, may I take a photo?â
Xiao Wenjian was taken aback. âA photo?â
Mu Qingmeng chuckled. âLittle Fuqing is a history enthusiast. Her favorite is His Majesty.â
âI see,â Xiao Wenjian nodded, pleased. âMiss Si, feel free to take as many as you like.â
Si Fuqing took out her phone and snapped a few pictures, saving them.
Only those who had witnessed that period of history could understand what a turbulent era it was.
It was a time both loved and hated.
Hated for the barbarian invasions of the Northern State, resulting in countless military casualties.
Loved for the countless individuals who stood up to defend their homeland.
âAll right,â Mu Qingmeng waved her hand, âShuihan, Miss Si needs to head to Mo City for a show. Escort her, and donât let her worry about the rest.â
JIANG Shuihan nodded. âThis way, Miss Si.â
âBy the way,â Mu Qingmeng remembered something and smiled, âYour show will take you to the Western Continent. Iâve informed my son. If you encounter any issues, seek his help. Iâve sent him your WeChat; heâll add you soon.â
Si Fuqing smiled back. âThank you, Aunt Mu.â
Bai Jinxie was still sprawled on the ground, her mind snapping under the pressure.
She couldnât forget the three characters she saw.
Thousand Army Alliance!
It was the Thousand Army Alliance!
And the woman addressed as âLadyâ was the wife of the Alliance Leader?
Bai Jinxieâs face turned even paler.
How could she have done something so foolish?
Moreover, Si Fuqing had such a close relationship with the Thousand Army Alliance, yet she hadnât mentioned it at all?
If it were her, she would have boasted about it everywhere.
Why did Si Fuqing keep such a low profile?
Was it to deliberately harm her?
Whatever Bai Jinxie thought, it was evident on her face, and Mu Qingmeng caught it all.
âUnrepentant,â Mu Qingmengâs voice turned cold. âDeal with her according to the law. Take her away.â
**
Meanwhile.
JIANG Shuihan escorted Si Fuqing to the nearest parking lot before returning to the Thousand Army Alliance.
Feng San, with sharp eyes, waved his hand. âMiss Si, over here.â
âBoss, do you have some grudge with the Thousand Army Alliance?â Si Fuqing opened the car door and got in. âYou kept your distance.â
Yu Xiheng thought of the Dragon Sparrow Sword, which had been enshrined in the armory for years, and felt a headache.
The saying that weapons have spirits was not false.
The Dragon Sparrow Sword had followed him for many years, soaking in too much blood, and thus gained a spirit.
Within fifty meters of him, it would emit a faint hum.
His era had passed, and he did not want to disturb others.
Yu Xiheng sighed, speaking faintly, âSomething like that.â
âBoss, I secretly took some photos for you.â Si Fuqing took out her phone, showing him the picture of the plaque. âYou must have practiced writing the Emperor Yin script before, right? Although the form is different, you have your own style.â
Yu Xihengâs brows lifted slightly, and he smiled. âVery clever.â
In his past life, he was left-handed.
After his rebirth, the habit was hard to change, but he had to be cautious.
So now, he wrote with his right hand.
Yu Xiheng gazed at the plaque he had written long ago, his eyes deep and distant.
âIâm going to rest for a while,â Si Fuqing stretched lazily, âThe working person has to resurrect and work again.â
âYes,â Yu Xiheng returned to the present. âSleep for a bit, weâll be boarding the plane soon.â
**
Four hours later, the plane arrived in Mo City.
Si Fuqing, full of energy, grabbed her suitcase and headed straight to the Heaven Earth Alliance.
Heaven Earth Alliance had arranged hotels for the program crew and interns.
Gu Huiyan originally wanted to book a presidential suite for her, but Si Fuqing refused special treatment and chose a standard room.
As soon as she put down her luggage, Director Qin knocked on her door.
âComing,â Si Fuqing wiped her hands, âDirector Qin, Iâll be right there.â
âNo rush, some people havenât arrived yet,â Director Qin coughed twice. âIâve discussed with your manager about your next show, âThe Great Xiaâs National Treasure.â Interested?â
âA talk show?â Si Fuqing pondered. âIâve watched a few episodes. Itâs about antiques.â
âYes,â Director Qin nodded. âBut the latest episode will change its format. It will be a dialogue across millennia. We will have actors portray famous historical figures, and the host and guests will converse with them.â
âNo problem,â Si Fuqing made an OK gesture. âI like it. After shooting âThe Nationâs Heroine,â Iâll join.â
âAre you really going to shoot âThe Nationâs Heroineâ?â Director Qin was surprised. âYou are remarkable.â
Many stars were afraid of being criticized and stayed within their comfort zones.
But Si Fuqing was different, always choosing challenging roles.
âOne must surpass oneself,â Si Fuqing said lazily. âLetâs go.â
In the intern room.
The interns had all arrived.
As soon as Si Fuqing entered, all eyes turned to her.
She was bare-faced, yet even more beautiful than on camera, making it hard for anyone to look away.
âTeacher Si,â Song Wenhua stepped forward first. âHello, Teacher Si. Iâm Song Wenhua, taking the college entrance exam with you this year.â
Si Fuqing shook her hand. âHello.â
Song Wenhua had to admit, Si Fuqing had both acting skills and charisma.
If Si Fuqing hadnât turned down the script for âThe Solitary Journey,â the role would not have fallen to her.
She had to thank Si Fuqing for making room for her to win the Cloud Award for Best Actress next year.
âThe Nationâs Heroineâ was indeed a serious drama, adapted from true history with a broad audience base.
But because it was true history, it was also difficult to shoot.
Thinking of this, Song Wenhuaâs smile became more genuine.
Si Fuqing sat in her designated seat.
The team leaders were all senior members of the Heaven Earth Alliance.
Two men and two women began asking each intern about their expertise in the field of medicine.
When it was Si Fuqingâs turn, she thought for a moment. âI can do a bit of painting and embroidery.â
Embroidery?
The mention of this word surprised the team leaders.
Embroidery was one of the ancient cultural traditions of Great Xia, but few were willing to learn it anymore.
However, because theatrical performance was also an art, the team leaders assumed Si Fuqing would mention acting.
âCan you do a bit of embroidery?â a female leader asked with a smile. âCould you tell us about the different embroidery techniques?â
Si Fuqing, calm and composed, replied unhurriedly, âRandom stitch, straight stitch, coiling stitch, overlapping stitch, flick stitchâ¦â
She listed all the techniques without a pause.
All the interns were now staring at her, some in amazement, others in disbelief.
The female teacher nodded repeatedly, then passed the topic to the next intern.
âWow, I didnât expect Si Fuqing to be so serious about learning,â a male intern whispered. âBut being able to do embroidery is a good persona. She can attract many fans with just a little embroidery.â
âYou can memorize the techniques,â Song Wenhua nodded. âHer memory is indeed impressive, but given her age, she probably doesnât really know how to do it.â
âAt her age, itâs indeed unlikely,â Duan Jingtao shrugged. âBut my junior sister is different. She not only knows these techniques but can do them. Sheâs eighteen this year.â
Eighteen, a year younger than Si Fuqing.
His words piqued everyoneâs curiosity.
Song Wenhua was the first to ask, âWho is Mr. Duanâs junior sister?â
âQingwei is my junior sister. Sheâs from the Ji family, and I canât match her,â Duan Jingtao smiled. âSheâs in poor health, or she would have joined this program.â
But if Ji Qingwei had really joined âThe Birth of an Employee,â it would have been a one-sided competition.