Chapter 151 Falling into the Water?
When you like someone, you become anxious and insecure.
Sometimes she felt that marrying into Xiling and becoming empress would be wonderful. She would enjoy wealth and honor for the rest of her life, and her children would be princes and princesses. Moreover, it would promote friendship between Yong and Xiling. There was no better marriage than that.
Sometimes she feels sad about leaving her family and going to a faraway country, where the only person she can rely on is Ling Yumo.
This kind of relationship isn't actually good; it lacks a sense of security.
Whether a woman is happy after marriage and what her fate will be for the rest of her life is entirely in the hands of a man with whom she has no blood relation.
Thinking of this, Yan Jinyue couldn't help but feel melancholy: "Sister-in-law, do you think I can give up everything in Yong Kingdom and marry someone from Xiling, which is thousands of miles away?"
Chu Yunjin rested her chin on her hand, not answering her question immediately, but instead letting out a soft sigh.
How could she possibly answer that question?
She came to this unknown country—or more accurately, to an unknown dynasty—alone by herself.
The only person she could rely on was Yan Cang.
Although her parents and family are here, it feels no different for her than being all alone.
When she first transmigrated, she relied on her knowledge of some plot points in the book, her belief that Yan Cang was a hopeless romantic, and her extensive reading of happy and fulfilling novels to dare to think about improving their relationship and preparing for her future happiness.
But what if Yan Cang wasn't a hopeless romantic?
If he were a decisive and ruthless war god prince.
If he were an ambitious prince, with only the throne in his eyes and no feelings whatsoever.
If he were a pure ancient man who upheld the idea of male superiority and female inferiority.
How could a weak woman who revered her husband survive in this feudal dynasty that devoured people without spitting out their bones?
She cannot stop her husband from taking a concubine in the future.
The prince's mansion was filled with wives and concubines. After ascending the throne, he had three palaces, six courtyards, and seventy-two concubines, as well as a large number of sons and daughters. She could not object to this, otherwise she would be considered unvirtuous, intolerant, and jealous, and would not even be qualified to be the principal wife.
Thinking of this, Chu Yunjin suddenly felt a little heavy-hearted.
So, didn't she completely entrust her fate to a man?
She didn't even have a choice.
Transmigrating into a book was not something she could decide; it was fate's arrangement.
Yan Cang's romantic nature is her good fortune, but it's not a given.
What if she traveled into a real historical dynasty—such as the Qing Dynasty, where imperial power was highly centralized?
What will become of her?
There is only one answer: it's worse than death.
As Chu Yunjin pondered this, she suddenly felt a wave of fear wash over her.
"Fourth Imperial Sister-in-law, I'm asking you a question." Yan Jinyue frowned when she saw that she hadn't spoken for a while. "What are you thinking about?"
Chu Yunjin snapped out of her daze and looked up at her: "No one can predict what will happen in the future. If you don't want to completely entrust your fate to a man, you should have the ability to protect yourself."
Yan Jinyue frowned: "What ability do I, a weak woman, have to protect myself?"
Even though she was a princess, she didn't have the ability to fly or disappear. It was hard to say how much of a role her princess status would play in a foreign land.
Chu Yunjin sighed: "I can't give you an answer."
Yan Jinyue remained silent.
“No one can easily control another person’s life,” Chu Yunjin said. “Jinyue, you like Ling Yumo and hope to be rich and honored for the rest of your life, so Ling Yumo is your best choice. No matter what choice you make, the outcome is unknown. You have to ask your own heart.”
He paused for a moment, then added, "But one thing is certain: your brother will absolutely not let you marry into that family and suffer."
The last sentence is the key.
Yan Jinyue remained silent for a moment, and then her heart suddenly felt at peace.
Yeah, why is she worried about so much?
She liked Ling Yumo, and Ling Yumo liked her too.
She also has her elder brother, the Emperor, as her backer.
Even if she grows old and loses her beauty, and their feelings fade, as long as Yong and Xiling remain allies, Ling Yumo will not do anything to betray her.
Thinking about it this way, I immediately felt much better.
"It's quite a coincidence," Yan Jinyue said leisurely, mimicking Chu Yunjin's gesture of resting her chin on her hand. "The princess of Nanzhao married into Yong, and the princess of Yong married into Xiling. If the three countries live in harmony from now on, will Mobei still dare to provoke us?"
Chu Yunjin shook her head: "Logically speaking, no. But no one can predict other people's behavior in advance. How can we young ladies in our boudoirs foresee so much?"
Yan Jinyue's gaze fell on Chu Yunjin's face. Seeing that she looked tired, she said, "Why don't you go lie down on the bed for a while?"
Chu Yunjin looked up at her.
“I’m going to the Ming Prince’s residence to take a look.” Yan Jinyue stood up. “I heard that when the Prince of Nanzhao Huaibei came, he brought a princess with him. That princess is not very likable. She always seems to be up to no good. I want to go and see for myself.”
Chu Yunjin's eyes lit up slightly: "Trying to cause trouble?"
Yan Jinyue nodded.
“I want to go too,” Chu Yunjin said hastily. “It’s too boring staying in the manor.”
Yan Jinyue frowned: "You're pregnant, you should stay in the manor and rest peacefully."
Chu Yunjin shook her head.
There are no cell phones or internet here, and there are very few entertainment options for women. The inner courtyard of the Prince Yan's mansion has a dedicated accountant, and the mansion's trivial matters are handled by a stewardess, so she hardly needs to worry about anything.
Besides sleeping, she spent her time in the mansion reading books and occasionally writing calligraphy to cultivate her mind. But she didn't need to cultivate her mind every day; it was incredibly boring.
"It's hot outside," Yan Jinyue added. "If my brother knew I took you out to sunbathe on such a hot day, he would definitely scold me."
Just as Chu Yunjin was about to speak, Granny Zhou hurried in, bowed respectfully to Chu Yunjin and Yan Jinyue, and then said, "Your Highness, news has just come from the Chu family that Fourth Miss accidentally fell into the water and was encountered by Young Master Lu, who was on his way to discuss marriage today. Young Master Lu jumped into the river and rescued Fourth Miss. Now, Madam feels that Fourth Miss's innocence has been ruined and that the marriage agreement between the Chu and Lu families should be reconsidered. Please, Your Highness, return immediately to seek justice for the two young ladies."
Chu Yunjin frowned: "Fell into the water?"
Granny Zhou nodded.
Yan Jinyue looked puzzled: "The Young Master Lu you're talking about, you wouldn't happen to be the Third Miss's fiancé, would you?"
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