Chapter 990 I'm Going to Luoyang
This was the first time in her life that Green Silk's eyes had widened like this.
Born into poverty, she was sold into slavery at a young age, which fostered her charming and obsequious personality from childhood. As she grew up, her outstanding talents made her famous in both capitals, and she became a dancer pursued by many noblemen. As such, she needed to be graceful and pleasing to these men in order to live a better life. Therefore, her face rarely showed any expression other than the allure and tranquility that captivated men.
However, perhaps because this period was the only long period in her life where she didn't have to rely on pleasing men to survive, she began to lose control of her expression, revealing a look of shock that was not beautiful.
She asked, "What do you mean?"
Why go to relieve the crisis in Xia Prefecture without leading troops?
Could it be that the arrival of Shang Ruyi, a single woman, could intimidate the Western Turkic army and cause them to collapse without a fight? How could that be possible?
Shang Ruyi said, "Of course not."
"and you--"
“That’s not what we’re discussing right now. I know you’ll come with me, and that’s fine.”
"..."
"But I also need to make it clear to you that my stated purpose in leaving Chang'an this time is to visit the King of Qin in Luoyang, but my true purpose is to resolve the crisis in Xia Prefecture. Only after resolving the crisis in Xia Prefecture will we have a chance to go to Luoyang. If we encounter danger then, or if the timing is not right and we need to turn back—"
Green Silk naturally understood what she didn't say next.
After a moment of silence, she said calmly, "I will come back with you."
Shang Ruyi looked at her, her eyes flashing with a hint of distrust, but she didn't mind. After all, this was her own decision to give Lüxiao a chance to get closer to Luoyang, and more likely to Xiao Yuansui, so how could she not know the other party's desire?
So he said, "Okay."
Green Silk nodded and immediately asked impatiently, "Then, when do we set off?"
Shang Ruyi said, "In a few more days, the Emperor will not have made a final decision yet, and I also need to make some preparations. You should take this opportunity to prepare properly."
Green Silk shook her head: "I'm all alone, there's nothing to prepare. Just call me when you set off."
"..."
Seeing her eagerness, Shang Ruyi said calmly, "Okay."
After the two made their agreement, Shang Ruyi left the quiet courtyard. When she reached the main hall, she saw Chang Wan had also returned. She was standing there in a daze. Even when Tu She'er saw her return and hurriedly tugged at her sleeve, she didn't react. It was only when the Shen couple got up to greet her that she came back to her senses and hurriedly followed the others to the entrance of the main hall.
Shen Shiyan asked, "Your Highness, how is she?"
Shang Ruyi walked in slowly and said softly, "Uncle, I will be leaving Chang'an in a few days, and I will take her with me then."
"You're leaving Chang'an? Where are you going?"
"Yes, there's chaos and turmoil outside. Where are you going if you leave Chang'an?"
Seeing the couple's immediate panic, Shang Ruyi quickly took their hands and led them back to sit down. She then gently comforted them. For this couple who had already experienced too many hardships and changes, Chang'an seemed to be the safest place in the world. Even if there were suspicions from the emperor or open and covert attacks in the court, it was still safe. But if they left Chang'an, they didn't know what they would face.
It was precisely because of their thinking that Shang Ruyi did not tell them the truth from the beginning, and at this time she only said, "I am going to Luoyang."
The couple immediately understood. Shen Shiyan whispered, "Is the Princess going to see His Highness Prince Qin?"
Shang Ruyi nodded.
Shen Shiyan frowned, seemingly unsure of what to say next, but Madam Yu didn't think so much and immediately said, "But there's a war going on in Luoyang. Although the Prince of Qin has won several battles before, he hasn't taken Luoyang yet, has he?"
"..."
"If you go like this, swords and spears have no eyes; what if—"
As she spoke, her face was filled with alarm, as if Shang Ruyi would inevitably encounter war and be in grave danger if she went there. Madam Yu hurriedly grasped Shang Ruyi's hand and said solemnly, "Your Highness, you mustn't joke about your own safety."
Although Shen Shiyan agreed with her, he found her words quite incoherent and gently scolded her, "What are you saying? How could the princess joke about her own safety?"
Yu immediately realized her slip of the tongue and hurriedly said, "Yes, it was an adventure, an adventure!"
Shang Ruyi smiled and shook her head, indicating that they didn't need to worry about the inappropriateness of a few words, and then said, "I know that my uncle and aunt are worried about me, but I am also worried about the King of Qin. He has been gone for so long, and I want to go and see him."
"..."
"Actually, this wasn't the first time I'd visited the military base before. I went there when Xingluocang was there."
"..."
"I went with him to the Battle of Fufeng, and I came back safely, didn't I?"
"..."
"Uncle and Aunt don't need to worry about me."
Hearing her say that, they knew she had made up her mind. The couple exchanged a glance, both showing worried yet helpless expressions. Shen Shiyan thought for a moment and said softly, "Then, will His Majesty grant permission?"
Shang Ruyi smiled and said, "Of course, I was able to go only with the Emperor's permission."
Shen Shiyan seemed still somewhat incredulous, looking intently into Shang Ruyi's smiling eyes: "Your Majesty, is it really approved?"
Shang Ruyi nodded calmly: "Mm."
She didn't hesitate at all, but Shen Shiyan looked at her quietly for a long time. There was a glint in his deep and gentle eyes, but in the end he didn't say anything. He just sighed and said softly, "Since His Majesty has also given his permission, then we have nothing more to say. Your Highness must take good care of yourself!"
Shang Ruyi smiled and said, "Uncle, don't worry."
They talked for a while longer, and Shang Ruyi tried her best to comfort them, which finally put Yu Shi at ease. Seeing that it was getting late, she took her leave.
On the way back to the palace, because the sun was blazing, Shang Ruyi had Tu She'er and Chang Wan get into the carriage. Fortunately, the Princess Qin's carriage was spacious enough that the three of them were not crowded. However, today, whether it was because Shang Ruyi was preoccupied or because the two maids were also preoccupied, the three of them sat together without saying a word, making the atmosphere in the carriage inexplicably dull.
After an unknown amount of time, they heard Tushe'er sigh deeply: "Alas..."
Shang Ruyi turned her head and glanced at her worried face, and said in an annoyed tone, "Why are you sighing like that?"
"I just saw that young master Sun and felt so sorry for him."
"Didn't you always think this guy was troublesome? Why are you suddenly feeling sorry for him today?" Shang Ruyi raised an eyebrow, a half-smile playing on her lips, and said, "Is it because you—"
Upon hearing Shang Ruyi's seemingly meaningful words, Chang Wan immediately turned her head and stared at Tu She'er.
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