Noble First Daughter-in-law

Chapter 990 I'm Going to Luoyang

For the first time in her life, Lu Xiao's eyes widened like this.

She was born in poverty and was sold into slavery at a very young age. She developed a flattering and docile character since childhood. When she grew up, she became famous in the two capitals for her outstanding talent and became a dancer pursued by celebrities and young men. As such, she also needed a flexible figure to cater to those men in order to live a better life. Therefore, there would hardly be any expression on her face except the tenderness and calmness that moved men.

But, maybe it was because this period of time was the only long period of time since she was born when she didn't have to rely on pleasing men to survive, and she had developed a habit, she began to lose control of her face, revealing an expression of surprise that was not beautiful.

She said, "You, what do you mean?"

You don't want to lead the troops, but want to save Xiazhou from danger?

Could it be possible that Shang Ruyi, a woman, could frighten the Western Turkic army and make them collapse without a fight? How was that possible?

Shang Ruyi said: "Of course not."

"then you--"

"This is not what we are going to discuss right now. I know you will go with me, that's all."

"..."

"But I also need to make it clear to you. The reason I left Chang'an this time is to visit the King of Qin in Luoyang, but the real purpose is to resolve the crisis in Xiazhou. Only after the crisis in Xiazhou is resolved can we have the opportunity to go to Luoyang. If we encounter danger at that time, or if the timing is not right and we need to turn back——"

Lu Xiao naturally understood what she didn't say afterwards.

After a moment's silence, she said calmly, "I'll come back with you."

Shang Ruyi looked at her with a look of distrust in her eyes, but she didn't mind. After all, this time she was the one who wanted to give Lu Xiao a chance to get closer to Luoyang, and more likely to get closer to Xiao Yuansui. How could she not know the other party's desire?

So he said: "Okay."

Lu Xiao nodded and immediately asked impatiently: "Then, when do we set off?"

Shang Ruyi said: "In a few days, the emperor has not made a final decision yet, and I also need some preparations. You should take this opportunity to prepare well."

Lu Xiao shook her head: "I'm alone, so I don't have anything to prepare. Just call me when you go."

"..."

Seeing her anxious look, Shang Ruyi said calmly: "Okay."

After the two of them made the decision, Shang Ruyi left the quiet courtyard. When she walked to the lobby, she saw Changwan coming back from afar. She was standing there in a daze. Even when Tusheer saw her coming back and hurriedly pulled her sleeve, she didn't react. It was only when the Shen couple stood up to greet her that she came back to her senses and hurriedly followed everyone to the door of the lobby.

Shen Shiyan said: "Princess, how is she?"

Shang Ruyi walked in slowly and said softly, "Uncle, I will leave 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 is chaos and disorder outside. Where are you going to leave Chang'an?"

Seeing the couple's immediately panicked expressions, Shang Ruyi hurriedly took their hands and walked back to sit down, then comforted them softly. For this couple who had experienced too many ups and downs and too many changes, Chang'an seemed to be the safest place in the world. Even though there might be suspicion from the emperor and there might be open and secret attacks in the court, it was still safe after all; but if they left Chang'an, they didn't know what they would face.

It was precisely because of their thoughts that Shang Ruyi did not tell them the truth at the beginning, and at this time he only said: "I want to go to Luoyang."

The couple understood immediately. Shen Shiyan whispered, "Princess, are you going to look for His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin?" Shang Ruyi nodded.

Shen Shiyan frowned, as if he didn't know what to say next, but Yu didn't think too much and immediately said, "But there is a war in Luoyang. Although the King of Qin has won several battles before, hasn't he still not taken Luoyang?"

"..."

"If you go over like this, the sword has no eyes. What if——"

When she said this, her face was already very panicked, as if Shang Ruyi would definitely encounter war and be in danger once she went there. Yu hurriedly held Shang Ruyi's hand and said solemnly: "Princess, please don't joke with your own safety."

Although Shen Shiyan agreed with her, he felt that what she said was really inappropriate, so he lightly scolded her: "What are you talking about? How can the princess joke about her own safety?"

Yu immediately realized that she had spoken out of turn, and hurriedly said, "Yes, it is a risk, a risk!"

Shang Ruyi smiled and shook his head, indicating that they didn't need to care about the inappropriate words, and then said: "I know 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, I want to go and see him."

"..."

"Actually, this is not the first time I've gone to see him in the military. I went there when Xingluo Cang was built."

"..."

"I accompanied him to the battle of Fufeng, and we returned safely, didn't we?"

"..."

"Uncle and aunt, don't worry about me."

Hearing her say this, they knew she had made up her mind. The couple looked at each other, both showing worried but helpless expressions. Shen Shiyan thought for a moment and said softly, "Then, does the emperor allow it?"

Shang Ruyi smiled and said, "Of course I can only go with the emperor's permission."

Shen Shiyan seemed a little bit unconvinced, and looked deeply into Shang Ruyi's smiling eyes: "Your Majesty, is it true?"

Shang Ruyi nodded calmly: "Yes."

She didn't hesitate at all, but Shen Shiyan looked at her quietly for a long time, with a gleam in his deep and gentle eyes, but he didn't say anything in the end. He just sighed and said softly: "Since the emperor has also granted your permission, then we have nothing to say. Princess, you must take good care of yourself!"

Shang Ruyi smiled and said, "Don't worry, uncle."

They talked for a while, and Shang Ruyi tried his best to comfort them, which finally made Yu feel relieved. Then, seeing that it was getting late, he said goodbye and left.

On the way back to the palace, because the sun was scorching, Shang Ruyi asked Tushe'er and Changwan to get on the carriage. Fortunately, the Princess Qin's carriage was wide enough and the three of them were not crowded inside. But today, perhaps because Shang Ruyi was in a heavy mood or the two maids also had their own worries, the three of them sat together in silence, making the atmosphere in the carriage inexplicably dull.

After an unknown amount of time, I heard Tusheer sigh: "Ah..."

Shang Ruyi turned around and took a look at her worried look, and said unhappily, "Why are you sighing?"

"I just saw that Master Sun like that, and I felt really sorry for him."

"Didn't you always think this person was troublesome before? Why are you so kind today and even sympathize with him?" Shang Ruyi raised his eyebrows slightly and said with a smile: "Are you against him--"

Hearing Shang Ruyi's words that seemed to have a deeper meaning, Chang Wan immediately turned around and stared at Tusheer.