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Chapter 253 God’s Will
Zhu Yu never expected that the Jie King would have such a view of their own people; it really overturned her previous understanding.

But now is not the time to discuss this. She nodded to Yan Shu: "You're right. You believe your father has no intention of rebelling, and I believe my father too."

However, some people with ulterior motives want to frame the Jie and Shuo states for plotting a rebellion.

At a time like this, if you secretly sneak back to Jie from Jin, and then get discovered, what do you think others will think? What will the Emperor think?

Upon hearing this, Yan Shu's indignant expression froze.

Clearly, she had never heard of this claim before, nor had she considered this aspect.

"They'll probably think I conspired with my father to pretend to marry into the family first, and then secretly run back home?" she said uncertainly, looking at Zhu Yu expectantly, hoping that she would deny her speculation.

Zhu Yu nodded: "That's right."

At times like these, public opinion can be devastating, and repeated slander can destroy a person. Even if a rumor is baseless, if many people say it, it will inevitably arouse suspicion. What's more, if we add some evidence to support it at this critical juncture?

If you had stayed peacefully in the Prince Yi's residence, these rumors might have been baseless. But at this critical juncture, now that you've become the Prince Yi's consort, your appearance in the Jie Kingdom makes your father's suspicions even more difficult to ascertain.

Yan Shu's expression was stern, indicating that she had already realized this.

Zhu Yu didn't stop there, and continued, "Furthermore, even if such rumors reach the ears of the Emperor and make him wary, he still needs to weigh the implications of the Jie Kingdom."

If you are Princess Yi, then Lu Zhang is the son-in-law of Jie Kingdom. The two countries will have an additional layer of kinship through marriage. Should we tear up our relationship over the slightest disturbance? We need to consider this carefully and discern the truth.

But if you run away, it's tantamount to tearing off the royal family's dignity, throwing it on the ground, and stomping on it. How can you expect the Emperor to show any leniency towards the Jie Kingdom then?

“That won’t do!” Yan Shu shook her head without hesitation. “I really didn’t think it through; I was too impulsive!”
It seems that even God didn't want our Jie Kingdom to be unfairly blamed, which is why I encountered you all and even fell off my horse in front of you!
I'm not exaggerating, but ever since my dad taught me to ride a horse when I was little, I've never fallen off a horse, not even the most spirited ones!
This is truly the will of Heaven!

Then please let me stay for a couple more days. My leg injury is better now, and I can ride back on my own!

After I got back, I acted as if nothing had happened, and I absolutely refused to admit that I had ever been out, or that any of those things had ever occurred!

"It's not that simple," Zhu Yu said helplessly. "It was easy for you to run away from Prince Yi's mansion, but it's very difficult to go back."

When you leave the capital, no one will question you carefully, but it's a different story when you go back.

Let alone entering the capital, even getting back to Jin from the passes of Shuo will be difficult. If you don't want trouble, you can't let anyone discover your whereabouts; otherwise, if someone finds fault with you and makes a big deal out of it, it will be detrimental to both of us.

So you should focus on recovering first. We'll discuss how to safely get you back later. We must find a foolproof method and avoid any more impulsive actions.

“Actually, after I ran away from Jin Kingdom to Shuo Kingdom, I was thinking that my father was wrong. I felt that the soldiers of Shuo Kingdom were all incredibly lax, and the lives of the people along the way didn’t seem much more comfortable than our Jie people’s. They didn’t seem like they were cunning or shrewd at all.” Yan Shu nodded repeatedly and said sincerely to Zhu Yu, “But you are different! I think what you just said makes a lot of sense.”

I always make decisions on a whim, without considering anything else, like the front, back, left, or right.

But even though we're about the same age, you're much more meticulous and reliable than me, and also much smarter!

"You can even heal leg injuries, unlike any other Shuo people I've met before!"

Zhu Yu was both amused and exasperated: "Well... I'll thank you for your compliment!"

"I'm sincere." Yan Shu paused, finally unable to hold back her words, "But... why are you helping me? Are you afraid that I'll act too rashly and cause trouble, dragging Shuo Kingdom into it as well?"

"That is certainly the most important reason. That rumor is not only aimed at Jie Kingdom itself, but also at our Shuo Kingdom. I also hope that my father and the people of Shuo Kingdom will not be involved in any trouble." Zhu Yu did not deny this point. "However, besides that, it is also because you and I are in similar situations."

We are both people who were married off to the Kingdom of Jin alone because of an imperial decree. In this strange place, we have no relatives or friends. Now that we have met in this way, we should naturally look after each other.

“Your situation is completely different from mine!” Yan Shu pouted and sighed with a hint of resentment. “Your husband is tall and strong, and he’s also very skilled in martial arts. He speaks to you in a very gentle and kind manner, just like my father does to my mother. How can I be so miserable and despised like this!”

Zhu Yu was taken aback, and was just wondering how to comfort the girl when Yan Shu suddenly took a deep breath and waved her hand: "Forget it! At this time, let's not mention that self-righteous guy!"
I didn't stay because of whether he was a good husband or not! I stayed for my father, and for the people of our Jie Kingdom!
Therefore, I will never act impulsively again!
If I had met you sooner, I probably would have listened to your advice from the beginning and not gone out and wandered around!

You are a smart person, you speak frankly, and you have a good temper. You are never in a hurry or flustered, and you never get angry. You are very steady and reliable. You are really good!
From now on, we're friends. I've always wanted a friend as smart and good-natured as you!

"What a coincidence! I also like your straightforward personality. You don't beat around the bush when you speak, which is great." Zhu Yu smiled.

No matter who it is, it would be difficult to remain unmoved by such straightforward and sincere praise.

At least Zhu Yu was very happy to be praised, so he didn't hold back his praise.

"Great! Then we'll be friends from now on!" Yan Shu exclaimed happily as she reached out and took Zhu Yu's hand. "I thought that once I arrived in Jin Kingdom, I would become a caged bird. I never expected that God would be so kind to me and let me make new friends!"

Two girls of similar age held hands and laughed.