Chapter 47 Cultivating Emotional Intelligence is a Good Thing...
Fu Yun was speechless for a moment: "Uh..."
Judging from the Empress's cold tone, she seemed quite displeased, probably because she felt that the Empress was presumptuous enough to inquire about the whereabouts of the ruler of a country.
The reason she chose to disguise herself was precisely to conceal her whereabouts and prevent others from knowing her true identity and destination.
He secretly inquired about Ye Lan's purpose in leaving the palace, wasn't he just jumping around on a minefield?
Amidst his fluctuating thoughts, his actions were faster than his reactions. He waved his hand to clarify, "No, I didn't mean to try to track your movements. I was just a little curious whether something big had happened again, otherwise why would you personally come forward?"
Although Mu Xin has appeared in Lingzhou City, the bandit den that once disturbed the entire city has long been destroyed, and the heyday of rampant bandits is a thing of the past. With her current remaining strength, she can't cause any trouble for the time being, so it's not worth the Empress personally taking action just to capture her.
The Empress stared coldly at Fu Yun for a moment, said nothing, and simply lowered her arm with an indifferent expression, turning and walking towards the stairwell.
Fu Yun couldn't help but feel a little disappointed: "..." It seems the Empress doesn't want to talk to him.
Never mind, I'd better say less to avoid upsetting her.
Fu Yun fell silent and obediently followed the Empress toward the stairs.
Ye Lan remained silent after the Empress spoke, like a transparent person, waiting to the side with her head down.
After the Empress passed by her, she silently raised her head, watching Fu Jun walk past her with a complicated look in her eyes, and then silently followed him downstairs.
Sigh! Mr. Fu, I only hate that you're such a blockhead.
Xiao Ba sighed.
Fu Yun was already a little annoyed by the Empress's cold attitude, and Xiao Ba's inexplicable words made him even more upset: "What's gotten into you this time?"
What a great opportunity! Why didn't you cherish it?
Fu Jun was completely confused by Xiao Ba: "What are you talking about?"
[You and the Empress have so few opportunities to meet, why don't you take advantage of the time to cultivate your relationship?]
Fu Yun asked, puzzled, "Didn't we just tell you everything that needed to be told? What kind of relationship do you want me to develop?"
[Tai, let me just say, there's a reason why you're 28 and still single.]
Fu Yun laughed in exasperation: "Xiao Ba, you've gone too far. Personal attacks are prohibited."
To be honest, he was quite helpless. When he was a sophomore in college, his father couldn't wait to make him take over the family business.
For a college student, there is so much to learn and master when entering the business world, and they also have to work hard to avoid failing their studies, so they simply don't have the energy to find a girlfriend.
The year I graduated from university, I finally got the hang of things and could stand on my own. But my dad went even further, saying that the student had surpassed the master. Since his son already held a significant position among the board members and shareholders, he no longer needed to worry about anything and simply became a hands-off manager, taking my mom on a world tour.
As a son, he is busy like a spinning top every day. He spends at least 300 days a year on airplanes traveling to other places. He is either in meetings, on business trips, or attending parties and social events. Where would he find the time to be in a relationship?
Emotional intelligence is a good thing, but it seems you don't have it, which is a real shame.
Fu Yun: "What is 'love intelligence' anyway? Where did you pick up all this nonsense from?"
Forget it, forget it, I won't waste my breath on Xiao Ba. He remembered that he still had something to discuss with the Empress.
Once they left the inn, Fu Jun walked up to the Empress and whispered in her ear, "Do you have time later?"
The Empress raised her eyebrows slightly, her lips moved slightly, a faint, graceful curve appearing as she glanced at Fu Yun indifferently: "What?"
Fu Yun said, "If you're not in a hurry to leave, would it be convenient to find a place where we can talk? I'd like to report to you on the progress of the past few days, as well as the plans and arrangements for the future?"
The Empress's cold eyes softened slightly. She glanced at the Imperial Guards who were searching everywhere, then turned to Ye Lan and ordered, "This matter must be investigated urgently to find the mastermind as soon as possible. I have important matters to discuss with Young Master Su, so you do not need to follow me."
Ye Lan's eyes narrowed, her voice urgent: "Your Majesty, those foreign spies have not all been caught yet. Lingzhou City is currently fraught with danger. You cannot act alone, in case..."
The Empress raised her hand to interrupt: "It's nothing."
Having said that, he ignored Ye Lan and glanced at Fu Jun: "Let's go!"
Ye Lan frowned, her eyes filled with worry, yet she could not go against the Empress's decision. She could only look at Fu Yun behind the Empress, clearly hoping he would help persuade her.
Fu Yun pondered for a moment before saying, "Actually, a large number of people makes it easier to attract attention, while a small number of people makes it easier to hide in the crowd. The Empress has her reasons for making this decision, so you don't need to worry too much."
Ye Lan sighed and finally gave up insisting. She carefully instructed, "Then pay attention to the people around you. Be careful not to let any unknown people get close to His Majesty."
Fu Jun nodded and agreed, "I understand, I will be careful."
Since the Empress had accepted his invitation, he would do his best to protect her safety. Even if he didn't have any martial arts skills, he would buy her time to be rescued when danger struck.
Fu Yun followed behind the Empress, heading towards the bustling street.
After walking for a while, Fu Yun saw a tailor shop, quickly took two steps forward, and walked alongside the Empress: "Many people have seen the clothes we are wearing now after what just happened. Just to be on the safe side, you and I should both change our clothes."
The Empress paused, turning her head to look at Fu Yun with some surprise.
Fu Yun explained, "I know you are highly skilled in martial arts and don't care about being attacked, but to avoid unnecessary conflict, let's be prepared!"
The Empress's cold gaze lingered on Fu Yun's face for a moment, then a slight smile appeared on her lips, and a hint of amusement flashed in her eyes: "So, you've learned to be afraid now?"
Fu Yun shook her head and immediately denied it: "How could that be? I've never encountered anything that scared me in my entire life."
"Oh?" The Empress asked with a half-smile, "If you're not afraid, then why are you so nervous?"
Before Fu Yun could respond, she changed the subject again, saying casually, "You don't need to panic. With me here, no one can hurt you."
Fu Yun: "..."
Although I know you have reason to be confident, you've got it wrong. I'm not worried about my own safety, I'm worried about yours! As the ruler of a country, if anything happens to you, I wouldn't have enough heads to chop off.
Fu Jun sighed inwardly, his expression solemn and sincere: "You misunderstand. I'm not worried about my own life. I just feel that since I invited you, I have to be responsible for your safety. Although I don't have the agility to protect you like Commander Ye, I can take precautions to minimize the risks. This is the only thing I can do. I hope you can understand the way ordinary people protect themselves."
The Empress paused, a strange light flashing in her cold, beautiful eyes, which deepened: "You want to protect me?"
Fu Yun nodded and said without hesitation, "Of course, protecting those around us from harm is a responsibility that men should shoulder, not a shackle that binds women."
He paused, then added, "In short, when danger comes, a true man should never let a woman stand in front of him and take the blow for him, even if it means risking his life. That's the behavior of a coward."
The Empress's pupils dilated slightly. She stared at Fu Yun with an inscrutable expression for a long time before finally letting out a wry smile: "You're so weak you can't even kill a chicken. How can you protect me? By risking your life?"
Fu Yun did not notice the Empress's emotional change. He explained, "If it really comes to a life-or-death moment, it is not impossible to exchange one's life for another. Of course, this is only the worst-case scenario. Unless absolutely necessary, it is always better to stay alive."
He chuckled as he spoke, then added, "Besides, not everyone can possess superb martial arts skills. Although my practical skills are lacking, my mental abilities are passable. Sometimes, wisdom can solve many difficult situations. For example, the strategist who offers advice during battles, or the eloquent Ji Xiaolan."
The Empress asked, "Who is Ji Xiaolan?"
Fu Yun rubbed his forehead and chuckled dryly, "That's not important, it's just an example."
After saying that, he stopped explaining to the Empress and grabbed her wrist, pulling her quickly toward the tailor shop next door.
The Empress paused, her gaze slowly falling on the slender, white hand on her wrist. She clenched her fist unconsciously, but ultimately did not let go.
Upon entering the shop, Fu Yun saw a middle-aged woman standing there measuring fabric and asked, "Boss, do you have any ready-made complete outfits?"
The middle-aged woman turned her head at the sound, and then stared at the two people who entered the store in amazement, unable to come back to her senses for a long time.
Fu Yun walked a few steps to the middle-aged woman and waved her hand in front of him: "Boss?"
The shopkeeper still didn't react, so Fu Yun had no choice but to raise her voice and say, enunciating each word clearly, "Boss, I want to buy clothes!"
The middle-aged woman shuddered, snapping out of her daze. She glanced at Fu Yun, then at Zhi Lan, before smiling and asking, "Young gentlemen, which fabrics have caught your eye?"
Fu Yun said, "Do you have a complete set of clothes ready? Give me and my friend one each. The material doesn't need to be too good, just the most ordinary kind of clothes."
As he spoke, he pointed to the pedestrians coming and going on the street: "Just wear the same style as the ordinary people on the street."
The middle-aged woman looked at Zhilan, her astonishment evident in her eyes. She could tell at a glance that he came from an extraordinary background. She hesitated for a moment before asking, "And this young man? Is he the same?"
Zhilan coldly replied, "Just listen to him."
"Okay!" the boss agreed without asking any further questions.
"I'll get it for you right away, please wait a moment."
The boss turned and went into the inner room.
Before long, she came out carrying two sets of drab gray clothes.
Fu Yun took it, unfolded it to check the size, one set was more fitted, and the other was more loose.
Considering that the Empress still possesses feminine characteristics, a top that is too tight would not be appropriate, so a looser one was given to her.
He looked up and asked the shopkeeper, "Could I try it on to see the size?"
The owner pointed to another small door she had just gone through: "There are two small cubicles inside, where guests can tidy their clothes."
Fu Yun nodded in satisfaction, then pulled the Empress into the inner room, where they each lifted the curtains of their respective cubicles.
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