May this scumbag husband, who favored his concubine over his wife, rest in peace.

The problem is, we don't know who's hiding in the shadows.

They're in the open, while others are in the shadows; it's impossible to guard against them.

"Oh right," Wen Yuanshu suddenly realized, "what did they just say about an envoy?"

Wangyou said she needed to rest quietly for the next two weeks, so Old Madam Wen didn't allow anyone outside to distract her, and that's why she still didn't know anything.

“Oh, it’s about espionage,” Chunhua knew, “His Majesty sent an envoy to the border region, saying he wanted to bring the barbarian chieftain to the capital.”

Upon hearing this, Wen Yuanshu's eyebrows twitched slightly.

However, she wasn't too surprised.

It's only natural for an emperor to take such a big step when someone else is snoring beside his bed.

Soon, the waiter brought the food, and Wen Yuanshu put all her worries aside and focused on eating.

After finishing her meal, she sat in the private room for a while. As soon as she stepped outside, she saw a woman standing there, clearly waiting for her.

Upon seeing Wen Yuanshu emerge, the woman curtsied respectfully to her, saying, "Miss Wen, Her Majesty the Empress Dowager requests your presence."

When summoned by the Empress Dowager, Wen Yuanshu dared not delay.

After leaving the restaurant, a palace maid led Wen Yuanshu to a palace carriage, thus saving her the trouble of walking after entering the palace.

They arrived at Changxin Palace without any obstacles. After getting off the carriage, they followed the palace maids and entered the palace in a few steps.

Wen Yuanshu was uneasy the whole way, not knowing why the Empress Dowager had suddenly summoned her.

But the Empress Dowager seemed to be in a very good mood, and before Wen Yuanshu could even bow, the Empress Dowager offered her a seat.

"I have heard about what happened at Linjiang Tower," the Empress Dowager said with praise. "Yuan Shu, you are truly remarkable!"

The Embroidered Uniform Guards had already obtained information from their spies about what exactly happened at Linjiang Tower that day.

The Empress Dowager specifically sent someone to inquire about it and became even more impressed with Wen Yuanshu.

He has the courage to act decisively, knows when to advance and retreat, and is both brave and resourceful...

The Empress Dowager felt more and more that she had found a treasure.

"Your Majesty flatters me." Wen Yuanshu lowered her head slightly, still adhering to proper etiquette.

"I've long wanted to send you some rewards, but I was afraid of disturbing your rest," the Empress Dowager said with a wave of her hand. Two teams of palace maids stepped forward, each carrying a heavy-looking box. "Now that I see you are doing well, I am relieved!"

"Your Majesty, this..." Wen Yuanshu looked at the generous reward and didn't know how to react for a moment.

"Since it's for you, just accept it," the Empress Dowager said with a kind smile. "Take good care of yourself when you get back; the girls' school still needs you!"

The Empress Dowager seemed to be entrusting her with an important task, so Wen Yuanshu could no longer refuse and had no choice but to accept it.

After finishing discussing official business, the Empress Dowager's gaze remained fixed on Wen Yuanshu.

Before this incident, she actually had some doubts about what Wen Yuanshu was going to do.

After all, the girls' school is of great importance. If Wen Yuanshu messes up the matter while using her name, she will also be affected.

After this incident, the Empress Dowager had nothing left to worry about.

She had complete peace of mind entrusting the affairs of the girls' school to Wen Yuanshu.

Seeing that the Empress Dowager remained silent, a palace maid stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, Commander Lu has arrived."

Actually, we've been here for quite a while.

"Oh?"

The Empress Dowager looked at Wen Yuanshu, who was also stunned, and couldn't help but laugh: "It's rare to see Commander Lu so impatient."

The Empress Dowager was someone who had given up on men, but after this incident, her opinion of Lu Chengyuan changed significantly.

In this world, everything is trivial except for life and death. Although Lu Chengyuan's actions were rash, they also showed the Empress Dowager his true feelings.

The Empress Dowager couldn't help but feel relieved that she hadn't insisted on bringing Wen Yuanshu into the palace.

Otherwise, not only would Wen Yuanshu's talent be wasted, but a loving couple would also be torn apart, which would be a real tragedy.

"Go ahead," the Empress Dowager said gently.

Wen Yuanshu then got up to take her leave.

As soon as she stepped out of Changxin Palace, she saw Lu Chengyuan.

Lu Chengyuan also saw her and strode towards her, standing beside her in a few steps.

"Why are you here?" Wen Yuanshu asked, puzzled.