She understands each word individually, but what does it mean when put together?

Ruojin and she met for the first time today, so how did she become the cause of her death?

Su Ruojin was initially stunned, but then she realized what was happening.

Sigh, what's meant to happen will happen!

Once she returned to the general's mansion, she would have to bear the consequences.

For example, being targeted by the royal family.

My grandfather was a veteran general, my father was a great general, my mother was a first-rank imperial consort, my eldest brother was the Crown Prince's tutor, my second brother was the commander of the Imperial Guards, my third brother was the General Who Pacifies the South, my fourth brother was the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice with a promising future, and my fifth brother was a shrewd businessman who had become the richest man in the Great Chu.

Each of the five older brothers is an outstanding individual.

Looking across the entire Chu Kingdom, who is more suitable for the position of Empress than her?

Unless Empress Dowager Wei is a fool, she would definitely try every means to bring her into the harem in order to help her son secure the throne.

Recalling her mother's recent statement that no woman from the Su family would ever become a concubine, Su Ruojin came to a realization.

Thinking about it this way, the only person who could have poisoned her was Empress Dowager Wei.

She looked at Xu Wanying with some guilt, "Wanying, it's my fault for dragging you into this."

Wanying quickly waved her hand, "No, no, no, Ruojin, this has nothing to do with you. How did it become that you implicated me?"

Su Ruojin didn't want to hide it from her, so she told her the truth.

Xu Wanying was stunned, then she remembered that Xiao Chenyi had been visiting Kunning Palace frequently recently.

She always felt that the way he looked at her was strange, and now, looking back, she realized that his eyes were filled with guilt and reluctance.

So, it turns out, Xiao Chenyi already knew that the Empress Dowager was going to harm him.

He has been coming to the palace frequently lately, and has given me many gifts and some care, but it's just to make up for my guilt.

Xu Wanying smiled, tears welling in her eyes, "Ruojin, you're wrong. You didn't drag me down; you saved me."

Even without you, there will be Zhang Ruojin and Wang Ruojin in the future. Once someone more valuable than me appears, Empress Dowager Wei will never let me live.

Ruojin, marrying into the palace was not my wish. It felt more like a cage to me. Even if the Empress Dowager hadn't harmed me this time, I wouldn't have survived for many more years in the palace. You gave me a chance to be reborn. Thank you, Ruojin.

"It seems you didn't save the wrong person," Xiao Yanchu said calmly.

After the two came out of Xu Wanying's room, Xiao Yanchu gently took Su Ruojin's hand.

"Ah Jin, I will come to the General's Mansion to propose marriage after the Empress's mourning period is over."

Su Ruojin understood that with her status, delaying any longer would only bring trouble to herself and the General's Mansion. She had already decided to marry Xiao Yanchu, so there was nothing to hesitate about.

"Okay, I'll set off for Yunqi the day after tomorrow."

Hurry up, a month is enough time to bring Grandma back.

“I’ll go with you.” Xiao Yanchu’s eyes lit up.

Su Ruojin shook her head. "You can't go. The Empress of Great Chu has just died, and there are undercurrents in the court. You have to stay."

Xiao Yanchu knew that Su Ruojin was right. If he wasn't there, who could guarantee that Empress Dowager Wei wouldn't take the opportunity to force the Su family to agree to let Su Ruojin enter the palace as empress?

But I'm worried about you.

"Don't worry, my grandmother is the sister of the richest man in Yunqi. When I get to Yunqi, my great-uncle and grandmother will definitely protect me. If you're really worried, just send two bodyguards for me."

Su Ruojin knew that no matter whether she spoke up or not, Xiao Yanchu would send people to protect her secretly, so it was better to be open about it.

“Two isn’t enough. I’ll send you ten bodyguards,” Xiao Yanchu insisted.

Su Ruojin smiled and did not refuse.

After escorting Su Ruojin back to the General's Mansion, Xiao Yanchu was about to take his leave when he was stopped by Granny Deng.

"Your Highness, the Madam wishes to see you. Is it convenient for you to see her now?"

"That's convenient, please lead the way, Granny."

Su Ruojin looked puzzled. She didn't know why her mother wanted to see Xiao Yanchu, but she guessed it was related to her. Somewhat nervously, she returned to her own courtyard.