Chapter 413 - 393: Assurance (One Update)

Wet nurse Zhao had also lost weight, evidently the journey to the Capital City had been strenuous. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

When she saw Su Rong, her eyes reddened just as much, she held Su Rong’s hand, looking her over, "Miss seems to have lost weight."

Su Rong wrapped her arm around her, "You are the one who lost weight, wet nurse. You must have suffered a lot on this journey. You and Yuewan didn’t need to rush to the Capital City, you could have gone back to Jiangzhou to wait for news."

Wet nurse Zhao sighed, "The day the Mistress and the six young ladies from the Residence were abducted, I was really worried. It wasn’t that I was afraid that they were in danger of losing their lives, but I was afraid that those people would threaten you with them? After all, if those people wanted to kill, they could have done it right away, rather than abducting people. Since they abducted people, they must have a purpose. And there’s no need to think about it, their target was you."

Su Rong gave her a reassuring pat on the back, "You should feel relieved, wet nurse. I’m in the Capital City, I’m not defenseless. Uncle Xie passed me a message early, I was mentally prepared. Rescuing my mother and six sisters wasn’t too difficult."

She kept details of how she almost had a heart attack when she first received the news to herself.

Wet nurse Zhao sighed with relief, "Thanks to Master Xie, knowing that the Mistress and the young ladies were safe and sound, really put my mind at ease."

Yuewan, massaging her legs, took over the conversation, "Miss, do you know why we were in such a hurry to get here? Wet nurse predicted that Second Young Master Ye might not be able to stay in the Capital City for long. We rushed here to see him."

After she finished speaking, she said dejectedly, "Unfortunately, we were just one day late. He had already left."

Su Rong blinked, "I see."

"Yes." Yuewan looked at her pitifully, "You’ve called off Young Master Zhou’s engagement, and accepted Second Young Master Ye’s proposal. When we received the news, we were so shocked. Second Young Master Ye is reputed worldwide, and the wet nurse said she had never seen him either. So, we hurried on our journey to the Capital. If we had known that we would be too late, we would have taken our time. I have blisters on my feet and chaffed skin on my inner thighs..."

Su Rong touched her nose, "Actually, whether you came early or late, it makes no difference."

Yuewan disputed, "How could there be no difference? They say Second Young Master Ye is just as handsome as Young Master Zhou. Since he is to be your future husband, we naturally had to see him..."

Su Rong interrupted her, "But I called off the engagement."

Yuewan let out a surprised "Eh?"

Wet nurse Zhao was also stunned.

Su Rong cleared her throat, "Well, that is, I feel that, about this engagement thing, if it’s set too early, it’s not really good, it’s quite burdensome, so, I called it off."

Yuewan: "..."

Wet nurse Zhao: "..."

Both of them stared at Su Rong as if they were dumbfounded by the news. They had rushed all the way here just to see the famed Second Young Master Ye because they knew Su Rong’s character. Once she’d decisively called off the engagement to Zhou Gu and accepted Ye Guixue’s proposal, they concluded he must be the one for her. After all, she wasn’t one to make a joke out of marriage matters. But they never expected that she would call off the engagement again.

Yuewan was speechless, "Miss, did you call off the engagement because you realized that Second Young Master Ye isn’t as good as the rumors imply, and he doesn’t live up to his reputation?"

Su Rong shook her head, "Not at all. Second Young Master Ye is indeed as purported, lives up to his reputation, is very handsome, and is a very good person. His character is also exceptionally outstanding, he is indeed one in a million and worthy of being called world-renowned."

"If he’s such an extraordinary person that is rare to find even in heaven or earth, why did you call off the engagement again?" Yuewan was still bewildered.

Wet nurse Zhao hesitantly asked, "There must be a reason. Did you do it because of the circumstances in Nanchu or some other unavoidable reason?"

After all, she was very attracted to Young Master Zhou initially, but ultimately decided to call off the engagement due to their fundamental differences.

Su Rong sighed, "Yes, there is a reason."

Under their gaze, she briefly explained the reason for her decision to call off the engagement.

Even though she spoke lightly and simply, resulting in Yuewan only half understanding, wet nurse Zhao got it. After Su Rong finished explaining, she sighed, "Miss’s decision was the right one."

She said to Su Rong, "Actually, when you made up your mind to come to the Capital City to call off the engagement, I wanted to tell you that Young Master Zhou, the man, he’s someone I watched grow up, he’s quite stubborn. Once he sets his mind on something, he doesn’t let it go easily. But since you were already determined and your considerations were very reasonable, for the good of the both of you, I didn’t interfere."

Yuewan immediately said, "Wet nurse, that’s hindsight, it’s too late."

Wet nurse Zhao helplessly, "But some words can be said, and some words can’t. If I had said it back then and it would have affected Miss’s decision, I wouldn’t know if that would have been a good or bad thing. That’s why I didn’t say anything."

Su Rong chuckled, "Wet nurse is right. Even if you had said it at that time, unless I had experienced it myself, I probably wouldn’t have changed my mind. The result would be as it is now."

She helplessly said, "Ever since I was a child, I’ve always prided myself on keeping my word. Once I make a decision, I believe that not even ten bulls could drag me back. When I called off Zhou Gu’s engagement, I was resolute. When I accepted Ye Guixue’s proposal, I was just as decisive. But I didn’t expect, I could also have regrets. Now I even feel like I owe Ye Guixue somewhat."

But even though she felt guilty, she decisively made a decision. There was guilt and remorse, but not much. Unlike after she called off Zhou Gu’s engagement, she always thought that if she had known beforehand how much Zhou Gu would struggle because of her, she probably wouldn’t have been so resolute in calling off the engagement.

Having spent a month together with both of them, one holding a special place in her heart and one not, she, herself, knew where her heart leaned.

Wet nurse Zhao pats Su Rong’s hand, "In life, how can everything be perfect? As long as you are doing what you think is right and have no regrets, that’s enough. Miss is smart, she knows what she should pursue. She’s decisive when faced with situations, not dragging things out. This point alone is something that many people in the world cannot accomplish."

Su Rong chuckled, "Wet nurse, what you say is always the most appealing."

Wet nurse Zhao smiled at this.

When Su Rong briefly explained why she was sending them both to the Eastern Palace to accompany Little Qiuying, Wet nurse Zhao didn’t voice any objections, she only nodded and said, "I’ll follow Miss’s arrangements. I haven’t seen the Crown Prince for a few years, I truly miss him."

Yuewan immediately asked, "Miss, are you planning to go somewhere else again? That’s why, you’re intentionally dumping us in the Eastern Palace?"

Su Rong: "..."

When did this little girl become so discerning?

She coughed lightly and gravely said, "I do intend to leave the Capital City, but the fact that Little Qiuying needs two reliable people by her side is also true. Ye Guixue trusts me and has arranged for her to stay in the Eastern Palace. Because of its unique nature, he doesn’t have the flexibility to arrange for someone to accompany the young lady. You two happened to be here, and wet nurse Zhao had previously served in the Palace. Now sending you both to accompany her at the Eastern Palace couldn’t be more appropriate."

Yuewan huffed, "Regardless of what you say, you’re just trying to shake us off and go alone."

Su Rong assured, "When I go to Nanchu, I’ll make sure to take you both with me."

When she goes to the Nanchu Royal Palace, she has no plans to go alone. Wet nurse Zhao has lived in the Palace for decades, what hasn’t she seen? Bringing her along, like bringing a treasure, is a certainty to Nanchu, a place of intrigue.

Yuewan was satisfied, "You’ve said it."

"I’ve said it." Su Rong pinched her face, "When the time comes, there will be dangers all around us, just don’t complain about being scared or tired."

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