Zhao Shu looked at him, her eyes bright and her smile sweet.

"Because I can't wait any longer, my patience has run out, and I'm afraid that things might change and you might leave me." These words were sincere. She couldn't wait to live a peaceful life anymore and didn't have the patience to play along with them. She was afraid that things might change and something might happen to the people around her.

Wang Jiyang silently took two sheets of paper and went out to make arrangements, then gave Zhao Shu and Wei Tingsi some space. He felt bitter; these two had suddenly said such mushy things, had they even considered his feelings?

Definitely not, that's not fair!

"Shushu, what should I do? I promised the Emperor." He pulled Zhao Shu into his arms, as if only in this way could he feel safe and secure, and feel that life was truly happening. "I feel sorry for the Emperor."

Zhao Shu understood that no matter how Emperor Mingde treated others, Emperor Mingde had been kind to him, so he was a benefactor. It was only natural to repay kindness, and she didn't blame him.

"Even though the Crown Prince is now the Emperor, he's still the Emperor. Can't we just not harm him? We're just letting him live out his days in peace, isn't that good enough? Look, he recalled Yi De. Yi De and I have a grudge. Would you choose him or me?"

Perhaps most women can't escape the dilemma of choosing between him and me. "I didn't mean anything by it, I just wanted to say that I..."

His lips were sealed with hers; the kiss was long and drawn out, like clouds drifting slowly across the sky. Zhao Shu felt dizzy.

After a long pause, he finally let go, saying, "Of course I'll choose you, with my whole life."

Zhao Shu remembered that when he was in school, every spring the locust trees around him would bloom with beautiful clusters of flowers, and you could smell their fragrance from afar. The fragrance was mellow, sweet, and long-lasting, and that was the taste of his lips.

She remembered the first time she saw him. She was a little surprised. It was in her first life. He sat high on his horse, majestic and imposing, with a murderous aura and a cold presence that could scare people away. His face said, "Keep away, strangers." Even acquaintances should stay away.

I didn't remember before, but now I suddenly realize that I knew him before I knew Gu Chongxuan. Back then, she was naughty. When she was bullied by the noble ladies, she would go to the palace to bully those princesses who had no power. Thinking about it, she was quite a scoundrel, and I'm afraid many people hated her.

Once, she bullied Zi Rou. Zi Rou wasn't particularly powerless, but she was soft-hearted. She cried after being teased by her a few times. Wei Tingsi happened to pass by, glanced at her coldly, and said, "Worthless."

He's not just spineless, he's a bully who picks on the weak and fears the strong. She was very angry at the time, and glared at him angrily. He just glanced at her, his eyes were so cold that she was frightened.

That was his first life; he was very young, probably less than ten years old.

"Do you remember when you called me a good-for-nothing?" She reached out and pinched his face, squeezing it out of shape. "Now, choosing someone who's a good-for-nothing, does that prove you're a good-for-nothing too?"

Wei Tingsi pulled her hand away. "You've made something of yourself by choosing me."

"Oh, is Lord Huo possessing you?" Zhao Shu said sarcastically.

Mentioning Huo Baichuan made Wei Tingsi unhappy. He hugged her tightly, and Zhao Shu felt like she was going to suffocate. "Hey, hey, hey, are you trying to strangle me?"

"You're not allowed to talk about other men when you're with me!" He wondered if Huo Baichuan would take advantage of him now that he was no longer taking advantage of Shushu and find an opportunity to teach him a lesson.

"You don't even give me personal freedom, I need to consider whether I still want you." Zhao Shu buried her face in his chest, her mouth stretching to her ears in a wide grin.

"Think it over carefully, there'll be a reward if you decide well." He'd already hugged her and kissed her, how could she possibly run away now? He wasn't worried at all.

Wang Jiyang, who had been listening outside the door, complained that this brother had no principles. They say women are trouble, and it's true. He was turned against his own side in just a few words. He wondered how much psychological trauma the Emperor was experiencing.

However, he also thought Zhao Shu's idea was good. He was also running out of patience and should finish the war as soon as possible so that the world could be at peace and he could retire and enjoy a pot of tea amidst the green mountains and clear waters, playing a piece of music that was both pleasant and relaxing.

Anyway, it's not like they're rebelling. It's just about letting the emperor live a peaceful life as the retired emperor and the crown prince ascend the throne to rule. It's not a big deal.

After a long string of sweet and cloying words, Wei Tingsi finally called him in.

Wang Jiyang composed himself and went inside without looking at Zhao Shu. He felt embarrassed and said, "Alright, I'll stay in Chu, and I'll take care of the prince. You can go to Zhuzhou."

"good"

"not good."

The two spoke at the same time, but their meanings were contradictory. Wang Jiyang looked up at Wei Tingsi, who was objecting, and said, "Then Physician Peng will go with you. The princess will be in charge of the muskets. Lord Huo will probably come over to check it out. Don't worry, there won't be any trouble."

"Alright." A military doctor must be brought along on a march. Although Zhao Shu is a woman, she has the advantage of being young. The old physician Peng is over sixty years old. If we send the old man to Zhuzhou, he will surely die.

Zhao Shu cast a grateful glance at Wang Jiyang, and he actually returned her a knowing look, a lovely expression that even made the ugly scar on his face look much better.

After giving a general outline of the arrangements, Zhao Shu knew that Wang Jiyang was a capable person and that giving too many instructions might lead to misunderstandings, so she didn't say much. She instructed Xiao Guozi to prepare their luggage, and Chu Chun would also go with them. She had learned martial arts from the ugly old woman for a few years and knew quite a few fancy moves. She wasn't the kind of woman who couldn't do anything.

Upon hearing that they could go to Zhuzhou, the two were immediately excited. Chuchun pestered Zhao Shu and asked, "Princess, I heard that there are many horses, cattle and sheep in Zhuzhou. If possible, I will adopt a few dairy goats and milk them for you when we return to the capital."

Zhao Shu wondered how poor the Prince Yong's mansion must be, having traveled all the way to Zhuzhou to fetch a few dairy goats. Then, in early spring, she said, "Princess, I've heard that Zhuzhou has a beautiful lake, as well as grasslands and mountains. I've also heard that you can see the moon more clearly in Zhuzhou..."

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