Chapter 318 What's Wrong with Being Selfish

Lu Xinran cannot go out, but others can.

Especially as the wedding date was approaching, Zhang Shuier had been feeling uneasy for some time.

They had already agreed with the Duke of Zhongyong's mansion that they would leave with Cui Shenglin after she got married.

Cui Sheng's neighbor was not around, and the Zhongyong Marquis's Mansion was a very prosperous family, so they didn't care whether she was missing a younger one.

But she was filled with confusion and fear about the unknown Yucheng Pass.

She didn't know whether she could adapt to the life there, nor did she know whether she could integrate into this circle after leaving the affluent environment in Beijing and returning.

She was terrified, so she begged Mrs. Qiu to let her come to Prince Wei's Mansion to meet Lu Xinran.

She originally wanted to go to the Tang family, but when she thought about the current life of Liu and Lu Xinran, she changed her mind and came to Lu Xinran's place.

Lu Xinran hugged the soft pillow and listened carefully to her talk about her worries and distress.

"So you are now worried that you can't bear the hardship at the border?"

Her question was so direct that Zhang Shui'er suddenly felt a little uncomfortable.

She grew up in the capital, and even though the Zhang family was in a difficult situation, she was never short of food and daily necessities.

It's normal that she, who grew up in a wealthy family, can't adapt to the bitter cold of the northwest, right?

She nodded awkwardly, "I actually... kind of regret it."

She should have canceled the marriage proposal at the beginning.

Lu Xinran looked at her helplessly: "Do you mind going to the northwest or this marriage? If you just don't want to live a hard life there, then you can stay in the capital."

It was the Zhang family who took the initiative to propose going to the northwest. If she were to go back on her word now, the Duke Zhongyong's Mansion would certainly have no objection.

Moreover, the bride stayed in the capital and was the jewel of the Zhenguo Mansion, so they were overjoyed.

Zhang Shui'er was stunned by her words and was a little dazed for a moment.

Stay in Beijing?

It doesn't seem to be impossible.

That’s right, Choi Seung’s neighbor will be very disappointed.

Do you think she is fickle and difficult to get along with?

Moreover, if she didn't go to Yuchengguan, would he take a concubine there and have children with her?

Countless thoughts flashed through her mind at this moment, and she became even more entangled.

Lu Xinran just looked at her silently. The booklet had already revealed all of Zhang Shuier's thoughts to her.

She didn't know how to comment or how to comfort her, so she could only silently pour her a cup of tea.

"Lu Er, do you think I am too useless and too coquettish?"

I am also a little greedy, I only want the best and the most suitable for myself, and I am not willing to accept anything else.

Lu Xinran tilted his head and thought seriously for a while, then shook his head slightly: "Not really, human nature is selfish, it's normal for you to have these thoughts.

"Cui Shenglin should not have arrived in the capital yet, right? If you insist on canceling the engagement now, it's not too late.

"For your happiness in the second half of your life, I believe your parents and elders will definitely help you, so you still have time to make choices.

"Don't worry too much, just follow your heart."

She spoke seriously, and Zhang Shui'er was moved.

After she finished speaking, Zhang Shuier's eyes were already red.

"Thank you, Lu Er. I feel much better after hearing your words."

What she feared most was that her best friend would stand on the moral high ground and accuse and despise her of being arrogant and selfish.

She...she knew it was wrong, but she was really scared.

But now that her good friend was comforting her and giving her advice in a tone that seemed to have her best interests at heart, the worry and fear in her heart suddenly didn't seem so heavy anymore.

People are selfish, yes, she is just an ordinary person.

Even though the Zhang family came from the northwest, she did not grow up there and had not experienced what her elders had gone through. She was just an ordinary person, so why couldn't she worry and be afraid?

She smiled with relief, and tears began to fall from her eyes as she smiled.

Lu Xinran took out his handkerchief and handed it over: "Don't let your imagination run wild. There will always be a way out. You still have the Zhang family behind you, and the elders who love you. Even if you get married, you can still get a divorce. What are you afraid of?

"If you're worried that the northwest is too desolate, then just have someone send your most frequently consumed items there on a regular basis.

"You are a noblewoman of the Duke's Mansion. You have the Empress as your aunt, and your dowry is more generous than that of other noblewomen. If you want something, you can just spend your own money to buy it.

"Just remember that you live your life for yourself, and put yourself first in everything you do. As for what others say, don't worry about it."

If you sacrifice yourself just for the sake of someone else's words, that would be the stupidest idea.

Zhang Shui'er wiped her tears and nodded vigorously.

She has put too much psychological pressure on herself during this period, always fearing that everything she does is wrong.

After sending Zhang Shuier, whose eyes were swollen from crying, out of the house, Lu Xinran returned to his room and supported his head with one hand.

So boring.

She originally thought she could survive in the mansion.

But the more she couldn't go out, the more she wanted to go out for a walk.

"Tongzi, if I go out and run into danger now, can you protect me?"

"Yes, host, have you forgotten? I told you before that I can now protect you with my shield. I can protect three people at a time."

The system responded with great pride.

That "Oh" made Lu Xinran shiver speechlessly.

But with system protection in place, can she go out fishing and enforce the law?

That country prince was very patient. Song Junyan sent a lot of people during this period, but didn't get any useful information.

As soon as Song Junyan came back, he heard her say in an excited tone that the system could protect her, and she wanted to go out for a walk.

He frowned subconsciously, "Is the system's protection...safe?"

What if I can't keep her intact?

But letting her stay in the house all the time is indeed a bad idea. After all, there is no reason to guard against thieves for a thousand days.

"Since that person has already implemented his plan, he will definitely be exposed at some point.

"My father has been recuperating recently. If he can replenish the previous loss, that person will definitely be restless.

"So, I don't need you to take the initiative to lure him out. That's too dangerous. It's safer for us to wait for him to show up on his own initiative.

"I will go find my father tomorrow and try to get him to transfer the secret guards back to you.

"You will be safer if you wait until the emperor's secret guards arrive before going out. That person is afraid of the emperor's secret guards and will not dare to act rashly."

His words were well-reasoned and Lu Xinran had no chance to refute them.

"Okay, then I'll wait for your good news."

It's just a matter of waiting a day or two. She still has the patience to do that.

After the morning court session the next day, Song Junyan went straight to the Wenhua Palace.

The emperor only heard his request and refused without a second thought.

"I have other arrangements for those secret guards. As for that girl... you should tell her to behave herself and go out less often so that her life won't be in danger."

“Father…”

Song Junyan took a step forward, but before he could finish his words he was interrupted by the emperor's wave of his hand.

"Back off, don't mention this matter again."

Although he was able to discover the abnormality in the aphrodisiac early this time thanks to Lu Xinran, it was also because of her that he lost face in front of his ministers.

Every morning at court, he noticed that when the court officials looked at him, their eyes would involuntarily fall somewhere.

This made him angry and resentful, but if he didn't take that aphrodisiac, he wouldn't be able to have sex and there would be no reaction at all.

He had beaten to death so many palace maids during this period that he had no time to care about the life or death of that dead girl!