This was the first time Qu Jingyun had seen Shen Yue like this, so she quickly led her to the study.
He said, "Just say what you have to say."
Shen Yue told Qu Jingyun everything she had said to Yin Xue the night before.
He looked at her expectantly: "Mother, can I go out and travel?"
Qu Jingyun fell into deep thought and remained silent for a long time.
Shen Yue's heart leaped into her throat, her eyes tingling with unease.
Wouldn't my mother agree?
After a long while, Qu Jingyun finally spoke.
Instead of answering directly, he said, "Have Xue'er come over here for a moment."
Upon hearing this, Shen Yue couldn't help but overthink.
She quickly said, "Mother, this was my own idea, it has nothing to do with my sister-in-law, please don't blame her."
"I don't necessarily want to travel. I'm quite happy at home every day. Anyway, I'm of marriageable age, and it really is time to get married..."
Qu Jingyun couldn't help but chuckle at her anxious expression.
He quickly spoke up to stop her, saying, "You're overthinking it. I didn't mean to blame you. I just have something to say to Xue'er."
"Really?" Shen Yue asked, somewhat incredulous.
But then Qu Jingyun put on a stern face and said, feigning anger, "Do you think I'm such an unreasonable person? Am I that old-fashioned?"
“I’m really happy for you that you can do what you want to do. I have something really important to tell Xue’er. Why don’t you call her over while you’re at it?”
Hearing this, Shen Yue finally felt relieved.
She smiled sheepishly and said, "It was my daughter's fault."
He then jogged out of the study.
Before long, Yin Xue was brought over by her.
Yin Xue also looked uneasy, secretly trying to figure out what Qu Jingyun was thinking.
She thought Qu Jingyun wouldn't blame her for such a small thing, but she was also worried that the other party would really think that she was leading Shen Yue astray.
"Sister-in-law, don't be nervous. This is my decision alone, and it has nothing to do with you. Mother is so tolerant and kind, she naturally won't hold it against you or me."
Shen Yue spoke up to comfort Yin Xue.
Qu Jingyun retorted irritably, "What do you mean by that? Are you implying something about me?"
When her secret was exposed, Shen Yue looked embarrassed, but she quickly put on a smile again.
He walked a few steps behind Qu Jingyun and began to massage her waist and legs with a fawning expression.
He then said with a smile, "These are all my heartfelt words, and they are all the truth."
"Besides, Mother has always favored my sister-in-law more than I, her daughter, so how could she blame her?"
Qu Jingyun shook her head helplessly as she watched Shen Yue's silly antics.
I wasn't angry with her.
To be honest, she prefers the lively and cheerful Shen Yue she is now.
Qu Jingyun ignored Shen Yue and instead focused her attention on Yin Xue, who looked nervous.
He asked, "Moon wants to travel, what about you? Do you want to go?"
Yin Xue was taken aback when Qu Jingyun said that.
But she quickly shook her head in a panic: "I can't. I'm already married. How can I do something so impolite?"
"Moreover, if I go out to travel for no reason, who knows what kind of stories will be made about me? They might even think that I eloped with someone, which is absolutely unacceptable."
"This will not only damage my own reputation, but also the reputation of the Yin family and the Shen family. This is absolutely unacceptable."
But as she said this, a hint of disappointment inevitably crept into her voice.
To be honest, she naturally wanted to go.
But unlike Shen Yue, who is a married woman, how can a married woman not have the right to travel freely?
Outsiders don't know what they'll say.
Even Qu Jingyun, after marriage, also devoted herself to her husband and children and managed household affairs.
Qu Jingyun knew Yin Xue best, so how could she not understand after hearing this?
Yin Xue naturally wanted to go too!
He then said, "You just need to tell me whether you want to go or not; other questions are not important."
“Our Shen family doesn’t have that many rules. If you want to go, then go. I’m stationed in the capital because the Emperor is wary of the Shen family. I’m a hostage left in the capital by the Shen family. If I leave rashly, it will arouse suspicion.”
"If it weren't for the fact that the Emperor's fear of Yun Ting has not yet dissipated, I would have already traveled around with Yun Ting or gone into seclusion in the countryside."
Upon hearing Qu Jingyun's explanation, Yin Xue was taken aback.
Looking at Qu Jingyun with disbelief, he asked, "Can I really do this?"
"Of course." Qu Jingyun nodded solemnly.
Shen Yue was equally excited upon hearing this.
He looked at Yin Xue happily and said, "If that's really the case, that would be great. We can go together and keep each other company."
The hesitation on Yin Xue's face vanished, and her gaze finally settled firmly on Qu Jingyun.
He nodded and said, "I want to go."
Qu Jingyun's expression softened as she looked at the two people whose faces were full of joy, but then she suddenly poured cold water on their joy.
"I can agree to let you travel, but I have conditions."
The smile on Shen Yue's face faded slightly.
But he quickly mustered his courage and asked, "What are the conditions?"
"You can only go if you have the ability to protect yourselves." Qu Jingyun slowly curled her lips.
He then explained, "I will have the Qu family's caravan accompany you out of the capital. After that, whether you stay with them or leave is your own choice."
"I will naturally arrange for guards to escort you secretly, so that you will be safe from danger."
“But…” Qu Jingyun paused, then explained, “You must understand that one’s life and fortune cannot be entirely entrusted to others. Even with bodyguards, mistakes can still happen.”
"That's why I want you to practice martial arts during this time. I don't expect you to be very powerful, but at least you should be able to protect yourselves."
"If you can't even do this, then you shouldn't go out. Just stay at home and be protected."
Qu Jingyun scoffed and glanced at the unpleasant expressions on the faces of the two people present.
“You need to understand that I have practiced martial arts since I was a child, and I have the ability to protect myself no matter where I go. But you are different. If you encounter bandits, you won’t even be able to fight back. That won’t do.”
"You are members of the Shen and Qu families, and this is something you must do."
Qu Jingyun had always wanted to find an opportunity for them to learn martial arts, but she never knew how to bring it up.
Now we finally have a reason.
Upon hearing this, Shen Yue and Yin Xue fell silent and looked at each other in bewilderment.
Seeing this, Qu Jingyun coldly snorted and questioned, "Are you scared? Do you just want to continue being pampered young ladies in the capital?"
After much deliberation, Shen Yue finally made up her mind.
He stepped forward and said, "No, I'm not afraid, I still want to go."
"And what about you?" Qu Jingyun glanced at her.
Yin Xue nodded as well, biting her lower lip lightly, and said, "Me too."
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