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Zhao Qingning came with the team delivering the betrothal gifts, and Zhao Liangchen had already talked to her.

Since she was a child, she was always worried about her parents' affairs being exposed, and her life was not as lively and free as other girls.

After her parents died, she felt that life was even more meaningless. If she had not promised her mother to live well, she might have hanged herself long ago.

When she lived in the nunnery, she was just alive, like a walking corpse.

She agreed to accompany Su Qin into the palace because she wanted to repay Zhao Liangchen for his kindness in pleading for the Zhao family.

She was about to leave when Zhao Liangchen went to talk to her.

Zhao Liangchen did not persuade her directly, but took her to see Mr. Zeng. He was not good at speaking and could not do such things as persuading others. He asked Mr. Zeng to tell Zhao Qingning about his experiences along the way. Mr. Zeng was a teacher and what he was best at was guiding people.

From Mr. Zeng's description, Zhao Qingning seemed to see exotic scenery that was either magnificent, enchanting, or vast, and actually felt a bit of yearning.

Seeing her expression, Zhao Liangchen immediately told her that he wanted to ask her for help and make a trip to Wu Country for Su Qin.

Zhao Qingning was a smart person. She knew as soon as she heard it that Zhao Liangchen wanted to take the opportunity to let her go out and relax. Otherwise, how could Su Qin use her, a little girl who knew nothing.

However, she did not refuse Zhao Liangchen's kindness. She didn't want to live anymore, but before she died, she also wanted to experience the local customs and practices that Mr. Zeng had described, so that her life would not be in vain. So she came to find Su Qin.

Su Qin took a break from her busy schedule to tell Zhao Qingning about her plan, which left Zhao Qingning stunned.

She didn't know Su Qin before, and when she saw her performance in the palace yesterday, she just thought she was a brave and careful girl. But now Su Qin's words shocked her so much that she thought she was dreaming.

No, I would never dream of such a thing.

A woman actually wanted to stir up civil unrest in a country? This was not only something she dared not even think about, but also something she dared not even hear about.

She was pale and trembling as she asked Su Qin: "Why did you tell me such an important thing?"

Su Qin: "Because I can't go to Wu Country for the time being, I need someone to do some things for me. I hope this person is you."

Zhao Qingning's voice was trembling: "Why me? I don't know anything."

Su Qin: "No one is born knowing how to do things. If you don't know how, I can teach you. What I value is not your ability, but your character.

You are a very strong and intelligent girl. Going to Ukraine is quite dangerous, so I need someone who is patient, strong and intelligent to go there."

Zhao Qingning didn't know why he gave her such a high evaluation when they were not familiar with each other. She was not in the mood to ask about it now. What she cared about more was: "Such an important and confidential matter, aren't you afraid that I will tell others and ruin your good fortune?"

Su Qin said affirmatively: "You won't."

Zhao Qingning: "Why?"

Su Qin: "Liangchen said that you must have known that your parents were working for Prince Liang a long time ago. You must have been terrified at that time, but you didn't tell anyone about it at such a young age, and you didn't let anyone see that you were abnormal. This shows that you are a very calm and patient person. You can keep a secret."

Zhao Qingning couldn't help crying when she mentioned this matter. No one knew how scared she was during those years, but she didn't dare to tell anyone and could only endure it silently.

There was a tear in her voice. "I didn't tell them because they are my parents. I don't want to hurt them. But you are different. There is no relationship between us. I don't need to keep a secret for you."

Su Qin: "Who said we have no relationship? I will be your sister-in-law in the future. We are a family. Liangchen said that when he was in the Zhao Mansion, everyone in the mansion treated him badly and even abused him, but you didn't treat him badly. Although you didn't treat him well, there was no disgust or aversion in your eyes when you looked at him, which shows that you treat him as a family member.

When you keep a secret for your parents, you are protecting your family. When you keep a secret for me, you are also protecting your family.

I believe that even if you know what I am going to do and disagree with it, you will at most stay away from me but will not betray me."

Zhao Qingning: "I don't consider my eldest brother as a family member, I just don't have any reason to hate him."

Su Qin smiled: "You have no reason to betray me. Betraying me will not do you any good. Besides, since I have chosen to tell you, I am not afraid of you betraying me. If you doubt someone, don't employ him. If you employ someone, don't doubt him. If you betray me, just think that I have misjudged you and I won't blame you."

Su Qin is short of manpower now. She is not a god who can handle everything by herself. If she needs help from others, she has to let them know what she is doing, otherwise it will easily lead to misunderstandings or the other party may act on their own and do something bad.

She not only wanted to tell Zhao Qingning, but also Xu Feng, Qu Bhutan, Wagon and others.

Besides, she was not afraid of being reported. She had done nothing. She just taught the Ukrainians how to grow terraced fields. It would not matter if people knew about it. It was not a crime.

As for the subsequent rebellion of civilians and slaves because they were dissatisfied with the distribution of food, what did that have to do with her? It was the intensification of internal conflicts in Ukraine. How could a little woman like her provoke a civil war? No one would believe it if she said so.

As for the iron smelting matter, she had already told the emperor about it. It was a matter led by the emperor and had nothing to do with her. She could not control who would win or lose. She just wanted a place to live for personal gain during the negotiations. It was not a serious crime.

Zhao Qingning was still a little timid: "I, I'm scared. I'm afraid I can't do it well."

Su Qin said softly, "Don't be afraid. You won't be going alone. I'll find someone to accompany you. If nothing unexpected happens, Marquis Wuning and his men will also go. You don't have to do anything complicated. I'll find someone here who's good at farming to go with you. You can take them with you to teach the Wu people how to farm. Then, tell Xu Feng of Lord Xu's family, who's going with you, about their movements. He'll tell you what to do. All you have to do is pass on the message."

Zhao Qingning was surprised: "Marquis Wuning is going too? He's involved too?"

Su Qin shook her head: "No, he went there to represent the emperor. The emperor wanted to do business with the Wu Kingdom, and he went there to negotiate."

Zhao Qingning was puzzled: "If that's the case, why did you let me go? Can't others do it?"

Su Qin: "The emperor represented by Wu Ninghou and his men will most likely not be able to enter Wu State, or even if they do enter, they will not be able to participate freely in Wu State's internal affairs.

The man who accompanied you, Brother Xu from Lord Xu's household, is a man, so it's not easy for him to let his guard down. But you're different. You're a little girl, so no one will be on guard against you. It's easier for you to gather information and incite the slaves' emotions."

Zhao Qingning lowered her head and thought. She didn't understand why Su Qin, a woman who didn't take care of her husband and children, would stir up trouble in other countries. Did this have anything to do with her?

Su Qin seemed to understand what she was thinking. She took her hand and whispered, "Qing Ning, I'm doing this just because I want a place to settle down."

Zhao Qingning asked doubtfully, "A place to settle down? If you marry my eldest brother, his home will become your home. Isn't that a place to settle down?"