When you feel that a man is angry with you, what is the most important thing you should do?

Of course, it means maintaining an unruly and independent personality, and never compromising.

She didn't even try to coax him, because she never intended to stay with him in the first place.

So, in the most timid tone, she said the most resolute words: "You don't need to persuade me anymore. I'm a person of my word. I never go back on my promises."

Seeing her stretch her neck and raise her chin high, looking guilty and trying to hold on, Yuwen Sheng clearly had no intention of persuading her. He smiled at her, his expression so gentle... so gentle it was almost perverse.

"If you grieve too much over your husband's death and Mei Ruoling unfortunately follows him in death, then you can't be considered to have broken your promise."

Zheng Quchi froze.

She was wrong. She forgot that Yuwen Sheng always valued "efficiency" in his work. He would never waste words on something that could be resolved in one fell swoop.

Seeing that he intended to let "Mei Ruoling go with her husband," she quickly reached out and grabbed him: "...Wait, she is the widow of your subordinate, don't do anything rash."

If Yuwen Sheng wanted to leave, even if she were incredibly strong, he could have done it. But right now, she simply hooked her arm around his and he was frozen in place.

"She actually intended to entice you to leave Ye Kingdom, leave me, and go to Julu Kingdom to risk your life... Don't forget, who founded the Jichun Craftsmen's Guild? If you stay in Ye Kingdom, their reach can't extend that far, but if you appear under their noses, I'm afraid I won't be able to reach you."

His tone was so sincere and worried that Zheng Quchi almost forgot that his way of solving problems was to eliminate the person who raised the problem, thereby eliminating the hidden danger.

“Please be reasonable. It was my own decision to go. I wasn’t misled by anyone. Besides, the matter of Gongshu Lan can’t be resolved by hiding or avoiding it. I’ve thought it over carefully, and I will personally talk to Gongshu Jiruo to put an end to all of this.”

She poured out all her innermost thoughts.

Back then, Gongshu Jiruo, who was disguised as "Master Li," invited Zheng Quchi to attend the Jichun Craftsmen's Association. She first heard about the Jichun Craftsmen's Association from him.

Although the "Master Li" she knew wasn't a particularly righteous person, he always repaid kindness. She was able to escape from Mo Ye's clutches this time entirely thanks to the plaque he gave her.

Therefore, she wanted to have a proper talk with him face to face. The grudges and grievances between the two of them were entangled and had become a complete mess.

She couldn't tell whether the "Master Li" in front of her was real, or whether the Gongshu Jiruo who secretly helped Gongshu Lan in his evil deeds was real.

Upon hearing that Zheng Quchi wanted to meet with Gongshu Jiruo, Yuwen Sheng narrowed his eyes, a strange look surging in his deep pupils. He stared straight at Zheng Quchi and spoke slowly and deliberately: "You've thought about everything, but have you thought about me?"

"Huh? What's wrong with you now?"

He approached her, questioning her with each word: "You can risk your life for anyone, but as your husband, am I not even allowed to say a word of objection?"

Damn, this guy is even more unreasonable than her; she can't even win an argument with him.

"Didn't you say you would protect me and not let anyone hurt me? As long as you come with me, it won't be a risk. Besides, Uncle Mu said before that you were planning to participate this year anyway, so what's wrong with adding me? Are you looking down on me?"

She finally had the chance to unleash her feminine qualities: if reason doesn't work, then let's talk about attitude.

If she acts arrogantly, Yuwen Sheng has his own ways to deal with her. But once Zheng Quchi understands how to grasp his weakness and uses gentle persuasion to win him over, his will will begin to waver and crumble beyond repair.

It turns out that he was always part of her plan. She didn't want to leave him behind and act alone with Mei Ruoling, but rather she wanted to stay by his side and advance and retreat together with him.

At this moment, Yuwen Sheng's mind began to itch, and he had automatically blocked out the other party's other intentions.

"Are you really going?"

Seeing that he was starting to waver, Zheng Quchi nodded vigorously: "Yes, I want to go, I really want to go!"

The smile on his lips deepened, as if he were facing a stubborn and incorrigible student. He maintained a tolerant patience and said, "Then let's make a three-point agreement."

She was surprised: "There are conditions?"

“Of course not, but even if a general’s wife is to accompany the army, there are still some rules to follow, aren’t there?” He spoke gently and modestly, appearing serious and proper in his manner.

You're the highest-ranking person in the entire military camp, so aren't all the additional rules written by you?

"Okay, go ahead."

"First, whatever you do, you must consult with me first and you cannot act on your own."

"Secondly, once you arrive in Julu Kingdom, you must not meet with Mo Ye, Gongshu Jiruo, or others in private. If you need anything, you may call me to come along."

"Third, you are not allowed to leave my sight."

The first two conditions are normal, but what's with the "don't leave my sight" condition?

She immediately retorted, "Wait a minute, isn't this third condition too harsh? What about when I use the toilet or take a shower?"

"You can't do it?"

She became anxious: "It's not that I can't do it, it's that no one could do it."

"I'm doing this for your safety. Since you're unwilling, fine, let's find another way. You'll disguise yourself as a craftsman and follow me with the craftsmen's group, without showing your true face. This way, you can avoid prying eyes from those who aren't up to the task and also keep out those with ill intentions. You can manage that, right?"

Good heavens, she exclaimed.

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