Lu Xiaoyun glanced at Zhu Yu, who gently squeezed her hand, signaling her to be quiet and listen to what Ruoling had to say.
Ruoling turned around and looked at Lu Yuyan: "Ayan, the Great Zhou cannot withstand another war. My father told me that as long as I am willing to marry into the Southern Liang, the Southern Liang will be willing to sign an alliance with the Great Zhou, and at least for the next ten years, there will be no war."
"Sacrificing myself for ten years of peace in the Great Zhou Dynasty, and for the safety of the thousands of soldiers and people of the Great Zhou Dynasty, I think it is worth it."
Lu Yuyan stood there, as if he didn't recognize her. He had always thought Ruoling was just a little girl who was protected and didn't understand anything, but in fact she understood things better than anyone else.
"But you, Ruoling, why don't you think about yourself?"
Ruoling smiled faintly: "Let me finish. Ayan, if I go with you like this, it will be a provocation against Nanliang. The war they originally didn't want to start will start now."
“I am supported by the taxes of the people. I cannot abandon everything here and leave with you as if nothing happened. Besides, even if we escape today, Father will send people to hunt us down.”
Ruolingyin's hand, hidden in her sleeve, clenched tightly, her face pale, forcing back the tears in her eyes: "Ayan, listen carefully, I don't want to live a life of hiding and running with you. You know, I am a princess, a golden branch and jade leaf, I can't live that kind of hard life. Poverty makes a couple miserable in every way, even the best feelings between us will be worn away by the daily torment."
Ruoling wore a bright red wedding dress, her makeup was exquisite, and a red flower was painted on her forehead. Sunlight shone through the layers of branches and leaves onto her fair face, her skin as delicate as the finest white porcelain.
"Do you know why Father Emperor changed the wedding envoy at the last minute? It was I who suggested it to Father Emperor."
She gently wiped away her tears, not wanting them to ruin her makeup. "I know you and Fourth Brother too well. The fact that you agreed to Father's request so easily means you must have already planned to make your move halfway through the journey. I just didn't expect that Father would even change the wedding procession."
Behind a large tree, Lu Xiaoyun and Zhu Yu exchanged glances upon hearing this, both somewhat incredulous. They had originally thought that the old emperor had plotted to replace her, never imagining that it was Ruoling who had suggested it.
However, after a moment's thought, it became clear: the old emperor wanted to see how Zhu Yu would deal with the "bandits" who had kidnapped his bride and fight against the Northern Army. Who could match his cunning?
Ruoling gently stroked his face: "Ayan, you must take good care of yourself. Find a good girl, live a good life, and forget about me."
Tears streamed down Lu Yuyan's face as he pulled her into a tight embrace: "Ruoling, it's my fault, I couldn't protect you."
After a while, Ruoling gently pushed him away, turned around and walked towards the main group with her palace maid.
Prince Hui had been watching this area closely. When he saw Ruoling and the palace maid approaching, he glanced discreetly into the depths of the dense forest.
Ruoling had regained her composure and walked up to Prince Hui, bowing slightly to him: "Uncle Hui, I had a bit of an upset stomach. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. Let's go."
Queen Hui nodded to her and personally helped her into the carriage.
If Ruoling really leaves with that kid today, he can only go back to Shengjing and pretend to be stupid, saying that he was robbed by bandits on the way.
Lu Yuyan stood behind the big tree, watching the wedding procession slowly leave, his fists clenched tightly!
Lu Xiaoyun and Zhu Yu walked up to him, patted him on the shoulder, and the group returned to Shengjing.
As soon as Lu Yuyan returned to the Prince An's residence, he locked himself in Zhaoxi Garden.
Lu Xiaoyun didn't try to persuade him. Ayan was a mature man, and he knew that Ruoling was right. That's why he let go of Ruoling and came back.
Many things require you to make peace with yourself; advice from others will only backfire.
She and Zhu Yu quietly watched over him and took good care of him; that was enough.
Nevertheless, Lu Yuyan did not delay in treating her brother Lu Yucheng's injuries.
After more than ten days, the brother's injury gradually improved, and he was able to get up and walk around the yard with the help of his sister-in-law.
Zhu Yu fiddled with the jade bracelet on his wrist. Sigh, being too nice isn't always a good thing; his score dropped again.
Lu Xiaoyun walked up to him, picked him up, and sat him on her lap: "What are you thinking about?"
Zhu Yu stretched out her slender, white wrist in front of her and said dejectedly, "Look, it's seven thousand points again."
Lu Xiaoyun laughed and said, "What's wrong? Lu Jinpei isn't cooperating with you anymore?"
"I'm always harassing her, it's gotten annoying, and now she ignores me."
Zhu Yu wrapped his arms around her neck: "Who do you think I should go to now? Lu Jinmi? No, no, Third Sister is too stupid. She just keeps repeating the same few insults. They're not fresh at all, and they're not fun."
"Hey, by the way, Lu Xiaoyun, how about we go and bring Grandma back from Ganlu Temple? She's quite dangerous."
Lu Xiaoyun's lips twitched: "Don't you dare. Dad wants a few days of peace and quiet. And sister-in-law, can you bear to let that old hag torment her every day? She's pregnant right now."
Zhu Yu rested his head on Lu Xiaoyun's chest and sighed, "Well, alright then."
Lu Xiaoyun laughed: "Hey, Zhu Yu, you really don't want to be a man anymore? Is being a woman really that good?"
“I’m worried that once you turn back into a woman, Zhu Dan will take you away from me.”
"So, you're just going to give up?"
"Yes." Zhu Yu nodded. "Also, as I said, I need to give birth to our child properly before we consider switching back."
The evening breeze gently lifted a stray lock of hair from Zhu Yu's ear, which then clung to his jade-like face. Zhu Yu's lips curved into a mischievous and smug smile.
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