Golden Branch

"You want to come with me?"

Lou Yu was slightly startled. He looked deeply at Wang Heng and said, "Heng, do you know that Nanzhou is a remote and wild place with vast tracts of pristine mountains and forests?"

"In the mountains and forests, there are poisonous miasma, snakes, insects, rats and ants, as well as ignorant and barbaric natives."

"And there are Yi Liao people like Ashlin who are skilled in using Gu... There are too many dangers. You have always been delicate, how can you put yourself in danger?"

Lou Yu's usual calmness and composure seemed to falter at this moment.

He was really anxious and really didn't want his little girl to suffer.

"I know! I know everything! Brother mentioned it in his letter, and Amian often introduced it to me."

"But, brother, if you can go, why can't I? Could it be that I am more noble than you?"

"Besides, we are husband and wife, and we should support each other and share the joys and sorrows."

"When you went to Yongzhou that day, I should have gone with you."

"I may not be able to help you much, but my existence itself has a certain value."

Although Wang Heng didn't like Lou Yu's coercion, now that she had taken off her disguise, she should be a good wife.

She and Lou Yu should have been husband and wife in harmony.

"And Ashlin, I know that my brother doesn't like her, but I won't be fooled by her!"

"However, it's easier to avoid an open attack than to guard against an arrow from the dark. Some things are impossible to guard against. With me here, I will definitely be able to prevent more trouble for you, brother."

"Brother, just take care of the errands outside. Leave the backyard and all the chores to me!"

As a couple, they are of one mind and one purpose, so they can achieve twice the result with half the effort and are always successful.

Lou Yu stared at Wang Heng without blinking.

He suddenly realized that his little girl had grown up.

She may not love him as passionately and madly as she does, but she is willing to be his wife, and even more willing to be a good wife.

She has begun to adapt to her identity, transforming from a sister to a wife!

"...Brother is mine. I won't allow him to be seduced by other women, let alone coveted by other women!"

"That Ashlin, and who knows what other women there might be, are not allowed to secretly think about you!"

"When I go, I will definitely keep those people out and make sure you belong only to me!"

Since Wang Heng wanted to show her true self, she naturally would not hide her domineering and possessive nature.

She is a jealous woman who does not tolerate others!

She is even stronger than Wang Mian.

Ultimately, Wang Mian is constrained by his status and values. Even if he is strong, he will not ride on Xiao Wuji's head, let alone call for fighting and killing.

As a top noble lady in the feudal dynasty, Wang Heng did not mind causing casualties.

Her kindness and tenderness are only shown to those close to her.

Towards those whom she doesn't care about, she has the indifference and cruelty of a superior!

Seeing Wang Heng suddenly showing her claws, Lou Yu was not shocked or disgusted, but felt an inexplicable joy.

Oh, his little girl is like a raccoon, so fierce and cute.

"Okay! Ah Heng is right. My chastity and our home must be protected by Ah Heng!"

Lou Yu smiled, and there was warmth in his deep eyes.

……

Since I have decided to accompany Lou Yu to Nanzhou, all matters in the capital must be arranged properly.

First, Wang Heng will send Jiulang and Xiaosanlang back to the palace.

In fact, after New Year's Day, Taiji Palace and the entire capital city had returned to peace.

Jiulang is better off, after all, he is Wang Heng's biological brother. It is natural for an elder sister to teach her younger brother.

Xiao Sanlang is a little tricky. He is the second son of the Eastern Palace and the closest relative and potential competitor of the eldest son Yang Cheng.

There are some things that you can know in your heart, but you cannot reveal any traces, which will then arouse suspicion.

The haze in the Eastern Palace has dissipated, and a new mistress has arrived.

If Xiao Sanlang doesn't return to the palace, he will surely be suspected by those who have ulterior motives:

Who did Xiao Sanlang offend?

At such a young age, you have no home to return to?

Is it the eldest grandson of the emperor who has a limp, or the stepmother, Xiao Lu, who just came into the family?

No matter what the truth is, it will be criticized.

This is an unexpected disaster for the emperor's eldest grandson and young Lu, and will affect the harmony and stability of the entire Eastern Palace.

So, after New Year's Day, Xiao Sanlang was taken back by the prince.

At most -

I would come to the Duke of Qi's mansion every day and continue to be taught by Wang Heng.

After class, I will take him back to the East Palace.

It not only quells the rumors, but also does not delay homework.

Moreover, the prince's actions further told the world:

Sending Xiao Sanlang out of the palace was not to avoid disaster, but to study.

Xiao Saburo became a day student, and Jiulang could not be an exception, so he did the same as Xiao Saburo.

The purpose is to avoid the wind and rain. After the storm is over, boarding or day schooling is not so necessary.

It just so happened that Wang Heng was about to leave Beijing, so she could take the opportunity to suspend her teaching.

Wang Heng had been waiting for this opportunity.

She knows one thing:

The relationship with the royal family can be close, but not too close!

It is enough to have a close relationship and maintain a certain level of contact!

There is no need to be tied to someone.

Jiulang is fine, but Xiao Sanlang’s identity is indeed a bit tricky!

Wang Heng chose to accompany Lou Yu to take up his post, also for this reason.

Lou Yu: ...

Okay, people with identities like theirs can never be absolutely pure.

Mixing interests can make the relationship more stable and long-lasting.

After going to Taiji Palace in person, Wang Heng resigned to Concubine Jiang and Xiao Lu.

"That's fine, you're newlyweds, it's not good to be separated all the time!"

"Han Zhang has reached adulthood, and you are not young anymore. You can consider the issue of having children!"

Concubine Jiang is indeed Wang Heng's biological mother, and she always considers things from Wang Heng's perspective.

The young couple has a good relationship, but they cannot live without children.

How can a couple get pregnant if they are always separated?

Nanzhou is indeed a bit remote and the environment is harsh, but that is for ordinary people.

For the top elites, no matter where they go, they can always maintain a luxurious and comfortable life as long as they want.

On her part, Xiao Lu first thanked Wang Heng for her teaching, presented a thank-you gift, and then agreed to Wang Heng's request.

After sending Jiulang and Xiao Sanlang back to the palace and temporarily resigning from her job as a female teacher, Wang Heng returned to the Duke of Qi's Mansion and continued to be busy.

Wang Heng entrusted the affairs of the Princess's Mansion, the Duke's Mansion, and the Lishan Academy to her close friends Wang Mian, Zheng Shisan, and others, and arranged for corresponding managers.

There are also dedicated personnel in charge of shops and businesses.

Wang Heng also made preparations in advance for all matters related to the trip.

Having had experience in going to Beijing from Yizhou, Wang Heng would not be at a loss as to where to start this time when she went to Nanzhou.

Wang Heng arranged the carriage frame, luggage, food, medicine and other necessities, as well as the accompanying slaves and guards in an orderly manner.

While Wang Heng was busy with her chores, she also kept herself concerned about Lou Yu's official business:

"Brother, you can take two or three students with you when you go to Nanzhou."

After coming of age, Lou Yu became an adult in the true sense and the true head of the eldest branch of the Lou family.

After the sect was divided, if one still had achievements in the court, one had to work harder to cultivate one's own unique network of contacts.

Among all the relationships, the most stable and closest are those between in-laws, teachers and students...