After traveling through time, I became the aunt of the loyal dog emperor

Why do you want to go back?

In that world, I was just a poor worker who had just graduated. I had no parents and my only grandmother who loved and cared for me had passed away. I was a little timid in my behavior. There seemed to be only loneliness, inferiority and sadness in that world.

Why do you have to go back? Isn't it good to be a princess respected by everyone here?

Wan Ning still didn't know why she had to go back. Maybe she subconsciously thought that was where she came from, her home. After all, she was borrowing someone else's identity and greedily living someone else's life. If she indulged in it, she would be more afraid of being exposed one day, and she might even lose her life.

Or maybe she was also worried that if they continued to get along like this, she would not be able to suppress her feelings for Ziheng.

No matter what, she is now Ziheng's aunt. When the two of them had no relationship at all, the emperor changed his previous kindness and did not hesitate to punish her. If there was something between the two of them, I am afraid that before the emperor took action, the gossips of the world would eat her alive.

Wan Ning lowered her head in the carriage, the light in her eyes gradually fading away, she thought about every little thing here. It seemed that everyone here could be trusted, but it also seemed that no one could be trusted; even if someone treated her well the previous second, they might turn around and kill her. This feeling of walking on thin ice and working hard at every step often made her try her best. She always had to be friendly to everyone around her, but she couldn't help but be on guard.

"Mu Xiu, you know what? I'm worried that one day someone I truly care about will stab me in the back. I'm also worried that one day I'll have to take action against someone close to me." Wan Ning's eyes were dull as she said blankly, "I must leave before that day comes."

Mu Xiu did not answer directly. He snorted coldly from behind his clenched teeth, looking at the dazed Wan Ning like a veteran, and muttered, "Stabbing is the same everywhere. Don't you have anyone trying to trip you up in the company? There is nothing new under the sun. The important thing is to learn how to counter the opponent's moves."

"That's different," Wan Ning immediately retorted, but then paused for a moment before adding, "In modern society, there are naturally laws to punish him."

Mu Xiu smiled slightly when he saw this, thinking that she was a little naive.

In this world, the only person Wan Ning truly trusts is Mu Xiu, who traveled with her. They are from the same world. But Mu Xiu is different from Wan Ning. He had worked for many years before coming here. He was a successful boss and was used to the intrigues there. It was the same for him wherever he went. No matter what cards he had in his hand, the important thing was how to play them and enjoy life in time.

"You can't hide your love for me. You understand the consequences of being with the emperor, so why wouldn't he? If he really likes you, he will naturally handle these things. If he can't even handle these things, why should you accept him!"

Wan Ning didn't expect that the boss who had seemed so cool and gentlemanly before could actually say such words. Facing his consolation, she asked woodenly: "What about the future?"

"I'll teach you one more trick. Not everything in this world needs a perfect ending. Dating doesn't mean you have to get married. Even in love, there are breakups. Even in marriage, there are divorces. Are these all wrong? Everything depends on human effort. The most important thing is to make yourself happy." Mu Xiu turned around and looked at Wan Ning gently. "As for the future, we'll see later. If you don't have a clairvoyant eye, how can you see things that far ahead?"

"But?"

"No buts!" Wan Ning wanted to say something but was interrupted directly and decisively by Mu Xiu.

The two sat opposite each other in silence for the rest of the journey, and Wan Ning quietly thought about what Mu Xiu had just said. After today's communication, she at least knew why Mu Xiu, who traveled from a big boss in modern society to become a beggar here, then from a beggar to a prince, and then from a prince to a hostage of an enemy country, always seemed calm. He was so indifferent to the solution of the problem, rarely thinking about things that had not yet happened, and was not at all consumed by internal friction.

Just like he was now, leaning calmly in the carriage and closing his eyes to gain a moment of peace.

The carriage made a clattering sound on the quiet stone road, and after shaking for a long time, it finally arrived at the palace gate. The fatigue from the past period continued to take effect on this road, and Wan Ning actually fell into a deep sleep, so Fang Xiong knocked on the carriage twice to wake her up from her dream.

She hastily opened the curtain and suddenly saw that the palace wall looked even more solemn and majestic under the cold moonlight of late autumn, but it also looked like a cold and ruthless cage. After a few days of freedom outside the palace, she had to return to this big cage. Wan Ning stared at the gate of the palace in a daze, secretly vowing not to waste her status as the eldest princess, and to make sure that no one could bully her in this palace.

Wan Ning took her eyes off the carriage and took the biscuits she had packed from the wonton stall. As soon as she stood still, she asked Fang Xiong if he would return to the emperor to report. Seeing Fang Xiong nodded and gave an affirmative answer, she handed the biscuits in her hand to him and said, "Then please take this biscuit to the emperor, Lord Fang."

"I'm afraid the emperor has already rested at this time." Mu Xiu next to him started teasing again, earning a cold stare from Wan Ning.

"It's still too early for the emperor to rest. Lord Wang Ji, who was sent to Sangcheng, sent a fast horse to present a memorial today. The emperor was preparing to deal with it when he sent me to pick you up. It will probably be very late. He has slept very little recently and looks haggard. It's naturally difficult for us to persuade him." Whenever talking about the emperor, Lord Fang always talks endlessly. Recently, he has been dealing with the grain raising work with Wan Ning, and now he trusts her very much. What he said was also to let Wan Ning persuade the emperor to take care of his health.

"Wang Ji? Is there any progress in Liu Xueyu's case?" How could Wan Ning not understand Fang Xiong's intentions? But she knew Ziheng, and how could he rest in peace before the matter was properly handled?

Instead of persuading him, it is better to help him solve the problem.

Fang Xiong nodded, "Yes, I rushed all the way here. I guess tonight will be another sleepless night." Fang Xiong took the packed biscuits from Wan Ning. He was a little frustrated because the princess didn't understand the emperor's hidden meaning. But he didn't give up and asked:

"I will bring this to the Emperor. Does the princess have any other instructions?"

After thinking for a while, Wan Ning still couldn't bear it, so she said, "Tell the emperor to take good care of himself. I will go to him tomorrow to ask for the prizes for the grain donation charity competition. Tell him to be prepared."

Hearing the princess say this, Fang Xiong became happy on the spot, thanked the princess, and the few of them parted ways.

Perhaps after Mu Xiu's guidance, Wan Ning no longer felt conflicted. She felt at ease after returning to Xiang Wanxuan, whom she hadn't seen for a few days, and had a rare good sleep. She even felt that the bed was much softer and more comfortable than before she left. She felt that she had lived a hard life outside, so it was natural for her to feel comfortable at home when she came back to sleep.

In fact, when she was outside the palace, her deeds had already spread to the palace and the inner court of the ministers, and she gained a large number of fans. In order to express their admiration and respect for her, these fans sent her many gifts.

Without the princess's permission, Zhu Ying naturally did not dare to accept the gifts, but her fans were too enthusiastic, so she left them at the palace gate and left. Among them were several expensive quilts currently used on the bed.