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

"You've all worked hard," Wen Yuanshu said. "The results of the assessment will be announced in five days. Please go back now."

Seeing that there were still doubts on everyone's faces, Wen Yuanshu said again: "Please rest assured, everyone. I am acting on the orders of the Empress Dowager and will not be biased."

Just one sentence, yet it resonated deeply with everyone.

Then the group left in twos and threes.

Seeing that most of the people had left, Wen Yuanshu also prepared to leave.

"Let's walk back."

She was sore and tired after sitting down all day, and the thought of having to take a carriage back made her even more exhausted.

However, Chunhua instinctively grabbed Wen Yuanshu's sleeve: "Miss, shall we part ways?"

The incident on Baishui Street last time was truly terrifying.

Wen Yuanshu shook her head: "It's alright."

With her second brother and sister-in-law personally taking action, Princess Anping now has no fighting force left besides her visible guards.

She also has two bodyguards.

Chunhua was about to say a few more words of advice when she stepped outside and saw a figure standing outside the girls' school.

Although the man was dressed in the attire of the Zhao state, he had a high nose and deep-set eyes, so he was clearly not a Zhao person.

"Miss Wen," Hu Yanzhuo greeted her with a smile and cupped his hands in greeting, "Miss Wen truly lives up to her reputation as a descendant of the Wen family. Her composure in the presence of the Princess is truly admirable."

Upon hearing this, Wen Yuanshu knew that this person had been there for a while.

Wen Yuanshu returned the greeting and said, "I'm sorry to have made the Chanyu laugh. I acted this way in front of Her Highness the Princess not because I am a descendant of the Wen family, but because I was acting on the orders of the Empress Dowager, and I had no choice but to do so."

Chunhua was slightly startled.

She thought Hu Yanzhuo's words were just casual flattery, but after hearing Wen Yuanshu's words, she realized that there was actually a trap hidden in Hu Yanzhuo's words.

If Wen Yuanshu were to answer in accordance with his words, it would likely cause quite a stir if it reached the ears of someone with ulterior motives.

Hu Yanzhuo smiled and said, "It seems that Miss Wen has misunderstood my words."

Wen Yuanshu smiled and said, "It's getting late, I'll take my leave now. Please make yourself at home, Chanyu."

After speaking, Wen Yuanshu curtsied again and prepared to leave.

“It’s already dark, and it might not be safe for Miss Wen to go home alone,” Hu Yanzhuo said. “Would I have the honor of escorting Miss Wen home?”

Wen Yuanshu looked him up and down, and said with a half-smile, "I thought the Chanyu was just passing by and stopped to watch because he heard something interesting."

Hu Yanzhuo understood the meaning behind her words and said with a smile, "Miss Wen misunderstands. I just feel that it's so dark, it might not be safe for Miss Wen to walk alone at night."

"I have no ill intentions or ulterior motives; I am simply acting out of goodwill."

"No need." A deep, cold voice suddenly rang out.

Lu Chengyuan dismounted and walked a few steps to Wen Yuanshu's side. He stretched out his long arm and pulled her into his arms.

Those dark eyes gleamed with coldness as they fixed their gaze on Hu Yanzhuo: "We appreciate the Chanyu's kindness."

Seeing this, Hu Yanzhu shrugged and said, "Well, it seems that Commander Lu is going to have a problem with me again."

Wen Yuanshu smiled but remained silent.

Hu Yanzhuo had no interest in making a fool of himself. He turned around, slowly mounted his horse, and then turned to Wen Yuanshu, saying, "But Miss Wen, after meeting you today, I quite admire your personality."

After saying that, he spurred the horse and drove it forward.

Wen Yuanshu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Lu Chengyuan looked down at her, his hand moving to her lower back: "You must be exhausted after sitting all day."

It ended earlier than he expected today, and it's fortunate that he came early.

In front of him, Wen Yuanshu didn't force herself to admit it and nodded, saying, "A little."

Lu Chengyuan chuckled softly, then put his arm around her and walked forward, saying, "Let's take a walk, I'll give you a massage when we get back."

Wen Yuanshu's lips twitched slightly.

If I ask him to massage me, I really won't be able to get out of bed tomorrow.

However, with Lu Chengyuan around, walking at night was no longer a dangerous thing.