After the arranged marriage, she farms and survives under the tutelage of the villainous boss.

"I'm clearly one of them, does this mean I'm not allowed to participate?"

“It’s this kind.” Lu Shao patted him on the shoulder. “So don’t worry about it, you can’t help anyway.”

Lu Shao had actually wanted to say this for a long time: if Song Chunhe was involved, he shouldn't have foolishly followed along.

Clearly, the Song family was a dispensable force to the Fourth Prince.

Jiang Zhiyun nodded; she didn't care about the Fourth Prince.

He looked directly at Song Chunhe and said, "Chunhe, there are some things I know that Yu Yue may already know."

"But if you can't stay in the province for a long time and you still have to go to Bianjing, you have to think about your own future."

Song Chunhe clearly hadn't expected Jiang Zhiyun to say these things to her: "You... Yunniang, what do you mean?"

"Chunhe. I don't know what to do about the situation at court. Your father's stance may not be right, the Fourth Prince doesn't represent justice, and what about the Crown Prince and other factions?"

"You see, no matter who you like or dislike, it doesn't mean they're wrong. It's just that other people might want you to see it."

Jiang Zhiyun said earnestly, "I hope you won't be behind me anymore, and that you won't be taken advantage of. You need to stand up and take the initiative."

She spoke these words with a strong and resonant voice.

Aside from Xie Shuheng, who wasn't surprised, Lu Shao, who had grown up with him, and Song Chunhe were both a bit bewildered.

I even felt that this Jiang Zhiyun was indeed a bit unfamiliar.

Jiang Zhiyun said very seriously, "I may not understand the other things. But your father sent you here all by himself. You know that the Fourth Prince is unpredictable. Did he ever think that you would just die like this?"

"Chunhe, what I'm about to say may be harsh, but I hope you'll think about it carefully."

Song Chunhe lowered her eyelids: "Zhiyun, I will seriously consider what you said."

"But what do you mean by that? The Fourth Prince isn't a good person, so does that mean Xie Shuheng is a good person?"

"In my opinion, Xie Shuheng is also a complicated person, and he's not exactly honest with you. There are many things about him that you don't know."

"So don't focus all your attention on him. I'm afraid he'll take advantage of you..."

After Song Chunhe finished speaking.

Lu Shao shook his head silently.

Only he knew that after following Xie Shuheng, Zhiyun became more confident and spoke in a different way.

She used to be a virtuous wife and loving mother, a young woman with her own ideas.

But now, Jiang Zhiyun is becoming more and more confident and is no less capable than men.

I was able to witness her growth firsthand.

Even as a long-time friend, Lu Shao's growth rate couldn't keep up with Jiang Zhiyun's.

I admire you from the bottom of my heart.

"Zhiyun, I believe what you said."

Song Chunhe was somewhat puzzled: "Why are you also on Xie Shuheng's side? This Xie Shuheng stole Zhiyun's man!"

Jiang Zhiyun was both amused and exasperated: "I went with him on my own, and the marriage was also my own choice. Where did this 'stealing someone from me' come from?"

"Our marriage was entirely voluntary. Otherwise, do you think I'm the kind of person who would have a child with someone I don't like?"

Song Chunhe nodded, agreeing with Zhiyun's point.

But seeing Xie Shuheng acting so arrogant and cocky, he felt really uncomfortable!

I just can't stand it.

Xie Shuheng said politely, "What Young Master Song chooses is none of my business, but if you continue like this, you will be forced to your death by your family or die in some accident."

"You are in Bianjing, so you should know why an unfavored illegitimate son was inexplicably brought back here."

"I knew who you were all along. Why did you have to come now of all times? Did you finally have a change of heart?"

"..."

At this moment, Song Chunhe was also speechless.

Xie Shuheng is absolutely right.

"I understand, thank you, sir."

"I don't know your abilities, but if you need any help, you can come to me."

“Yunniang’s friend is naturally my friend as well.”

Lu Shao nodded: "Thank you."

"When I went to the capital, I encountered bandits on the road. It was Shen Huichuan, the young man who served Lord Xie, who saved me with his crossbow."

"Now, please ask Lord Xie to convey my thanks on my behalf."

"Ah."

Xie Shuheng bowed.

Xie Chunhe didn't say anything after that part of the meal.

Yunniang saw it all, so does he really intend to stand up for himself?

However, matters concerning the imperial court are complex and multifaceted.

Survival is no easy feat.

Moreover, he really wanted to protect Zhiyun and Lu Shao.

"I'll think about it some more. Thank you, Xie Shuheng."

"Ah."

Xie Shuheng drank the wine, and the four of them sat around the stove. They didn't talk about poetry or songs, but instead talked about things that happened when they were young.

Xie Shuheng's childhood was different from theirs, but since it was his wife's story, he listened with great interest.

As Jiang Zhiyun chatted, he gazed at her with deep affection.

He was slightly tipsy, and Yunniang didn't drink either.

However, Xie Shuheng noticed that Yunniang was much happier.

In the evening, the two of them took a walk to digest their food and went home hand in hand.

Jiang Zhiyun held Xie Shuheng's hand.

"Xie Shuheng, are you happy tonight?"

"Mmm." Xie Shuheng nodded, stroking her fingers.

His eyes were slightly unfocused. After drinking, his gaze seemed even more sensual, and his voice had a slight nasal tone.

“Song Chunhe is very naive. He doesn’t actually have any bad intentions. He just hopes that you can be good to me. Of course, he doesn’t have any romantic feelings for me.”

Jiang Zhiyun quickly explained.

Because she has someone she likes, she is always worried that the people around her will make her jealous, so Jiang Zhiyun has to explain these things clearly.

"I know," Xie Shuheng nodded. "Yunniang, I can tell."

"And they are also very good people. I like anyone who is good to me."

At this point, Jiang Zhiyun's eyes suddenly reddened.

"I...I didn't know you were so good."

"I'm not better now. I'll treat you even better in the future. The Fourth Prince is eyeing us covetously. Song Chunhe's warning to you was not wrong."

"Yunniang, my situation is very complicated."

"What's so complicated?" Jiang Zhiyun said. "What? It's just that your whole family was framed and got into trouble, and now only you and your mother-in-law are left."

"How is it complicated?"

"Having been banished here, do they no longer have the right to live?"

"When I meet someone, I'll have to have a serious talk with them."

Seeing Jiang Zhiyun's angry expression, as if she wanted to stand up for him, Xie Shuheng felt inexplicably happy.

He held her tightly, unwilling to let go.

Jiang Zhiyun also placed her hands on his waist and scratched him haphazardly.

"Xie Shuheng, I only have one question for you."

"If it were now, would you let me go? I don't want to live with you anymore."

"No." Xie Shuheng genuinely didn't know; that was the truth.

Once he's decided on her, there's no going back.

He asked that night, and only then did he dare... what happened next.