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After returning to Xiaoyao Palace, Zhu Yu breathed a sigh of relief as he had put his mind at ease.

In addition to breathing a sigh of relief, she immediately ran back to her room, loosened her bra, and changed back into women's clothes.

Although the popular skirt styles of the noble ladies of Jin Country were more or less cumbersome and not very convenient, they did not seem so unbearable compared to the feeling of being strangled so tightly that one could not even breathe.

It was still early for lunch, but Zhu Yu, who had no appetite before after all, had gotten up early and gone to the palace, felt his stomach growling after returning home. Just as he was thinking of finding something to fill his stomach, he saw Lu Qing walk in with a plate of snacks.

"Look, I saw you at Yunyin Pavilion yesterday and you didn't seem to have eaten enough. When I left, I asked Liu Yueyao to send some over today." He placed the snacks on the table and sat down at the table first. "This food was only brought in less than two minutes before us, so it can't be fresh anymore.

The chef in the mansion is probably just preparing the food, so it’s okay for you to eat a little first.”

Zhu Yu didn't bother to be polite with him and sat down to eat a piece first.

In the past, I was so busy that I had no time to rest. My stomach was damaged early on. I would feel pain at the slightest provocation and break out in cold sweats. It was really a miserable feeling.

Even though it was a different world now, whenever Zhu Yu felt a strong sense of hunger, he would always feel as if his stomach was starting to ache again.

I guess he has developed a knot in his heart and is suffering from this.

So she never dared to let herself be hungry again, for fear that the torturous pain would come back again.

After eating a piece of dessert, she licked the little residue at the corner of her mouth with satisfaction, and then asked Lu Qing: "You did it on purpose today, right?"

Previously, Lu Qing told her that she didn't need to use honorifics when speaking to him in private, so Zhu Yu readily changed her words.

"What are you talking about?" Lu Qing originally had no interest in that kind of sweet snack. But yesterday and today, seeing Zhu Yu eating it with gusto, he inexplicably developed an appetite for the cake. He took a piece from the plate and tasted it. It seemed to be better than usual.

"I beg for permission." Zhu Yu looked at Lu Qing. Although they had only met on their wedding day, and she hadn't initially understood the ways of this carefree Prince, after interacting with him more often, she seemed to have a vague understanding. "From the very beginning, you wanted the Emperor to grant me a badge under the Golden-faced Censor, right?"

"Oh? You figured it out?" Lu Qing's tone sounded quite surprised, but his eyes were very calm.

“Even if the emperor issues an order to grant me an official position, it still has to go through the Ministry of Personnel, which would require verifying my household registration.

You can say I'm Mr. Zhu or Yu Changshi outside, but when the household registration is really verified, everything will be exposed." Zhu Yu had just thought of this when he heard Lu Qing speak in the palace. "But you dare to ask for permission in front of the emperor, giving people the impression that you are not afraid of others verifying my household registration.

The frankness you showed, and the fact that you let me admit that I was a disciple of Qiyunshan, were equivalent to giving His Majesty peace of mind. Compared to you, who appears to be an idle prince, it is obvious that my abilities are more needed by the Golden-faced Censor.

So the emperor naturally came up with an idea that seemed to have nothing to do with you.

Am I right? "

Lu Qing's expression suddenly became serious. He stared at Zhu Yu and narrowed his eyes slightly: "I don't like being seen through. If you know too much, I'm afraid I can't keep you."

He spoke through gritted teeth, his voice deliberately lowered, as if he was furious. Zhu Yu looked at him expressionlessly, then reached out and took another piece of cake, nibbling at it.

Lu Qing laughed, and the coldness on his face disappeared instantly. "Aren't you afraid at all that I'm serious?"

Zhu Yu shrugged. "Unless you teach me the skills of runes and talismans for autopsies, I'll be your rare ally. Silencing me would be like cutting off your own arm."

She said it with great conviction, and then smiled at Lu Qing: "My life is very important to you, you can't bear to see me die."

Lu Qing was amused by her reaction and laughed out loud, his eyes slightly watery. Finally, he nodded and said in a tone that was both true and false: "Madam, you are right. With a wife like this, what else could a husband ask for? I only wish that Madam will live a hundred years and achieve great things with me."

"Okay, okay." Zhu Yu also bowed to Lu Qing.

Although the two had an agreement in Qingshui County before, during that period of time, Zhu Yu really realized that the "leisure" he really enjoyed was actually "taking a break from busy work" rather than "doing nothing."

What's more, after being intentionally or unintentionally involved in the case of Cao Tianbao's nephew, Zhu Yu became more deeply aware of the undercurrents in private.

Just as she had always said half-truthfully to Lu Qing, the two of them were now in the same boat. If they wanted to live in peace and comfort for a long time, they must first find a way to survive the turbulent undercurrent and protect themselves.

Just like what Lu Chao said, you have to get involved and become the host.

If Zhu Yu wants to live a life of comfort and ease, he must first work hard.

"Your Highness, Madam," Mother Zhao's voice came from outside the room. Knowing that the Prince and Madam were both inside, she tactfully avoided approaching the door. "The tailor the Prince had arranged for has arrived, bringing some fine fabrics. He wants to take Madam's measurements and make her some winter clothes."

"Go ahead," Lu Qing nodded to Zhu Yu. "Even though it's getting hotter day by day now, autumn will arrive soon and it will get cold soon. It's better to prepare winter clothes early."

Zhu Yu stood up, patted the cake crumbs on his hands, took two steps, and then turned back: "Who is the old General Situ who is in charge of the wedding procession?"

"His contribution is no less than that of General Cao," Lu Qing replied succinctly. "When suppressing the rebellions in all directions, if it weren't for General Situ who led 100,000 elite troops in a fierce battle with the Jie cavalry, ultimately defeating the Jie army and severely damaging their vitality, I'm afraid it would be difficult for Your Majesty to achieve the hegemony of unifying the world today.

I heard that even now, many generals in the Jie Kingdom still can't help but tremble their hands and legs when they hear the name of General Situ. Whether this is true or not is unknown."

Zhu Yu nodded in understanding.

I understand. It would be better to say that they are going to kidnap the bride rather than welcoming her. If the Jie King dares to go back on his word and not marry his most beloved eldest daughter to him, he will be taught a lesson.

As she walked out, she thought about the smooth journey she had since her marriage... Well, it seemed that their Shuo Kingdom was really looked down upon by Emperor Jin.

(End of this chapter)