The sickly son died young? After the marriage exchange, I will bring prosperity to his entire clan f

"It's her own stupidity not to go. Mother must have seen so many people coming to curry favor with us these past two days, all because I'm going to be married off. They're trying to curry favor with me, the future queen of the Great Barbarian Kingdom."

"How could you think like that? Everyone came not because of you, but because of the Emperor's bestowal of the marriage. They came out of respect for the Emperor and your father. How can you naively think they came because of you?"

Wen Shifang knew this, but she was unwilling to admit it. She preferred to believe that those people came because of her, not because of the Emperor.

“Mother, you really can’t stand to see your daughter doing well. Everyone’s here, does it matter who we’re here for? Besides, I’m not wrong at all when I say I’m the future queen of the Great Fan. They’re currying favor with me now, so that the Great Fan and the Great Shun can be on good terms in the future, which will be good for them too.”

Cheng Yu didn't know how to describe her daughter. She was filled with disappointment and didn't know who to talk to. She was extremely sad.

She didn't want to say anything, but after all, she was her own flesh and blood, and she couldn't bear the thought of her being instigated by malicious people after she went to the Great Kingdom and doing something bad.

"Alright, you're about to go on your marriage alliance. After this separation, we don't know when we'll see each other again. I want to spend more time with you."

Wen Shiyan's heart softened, and her attitude became much gentler. She softened her tone and said, "Then don't say anything that makes me unhappy."

She said it was alright, but how could it be alright? She was still a little worried. How would she live in an unfamiliar environment? However, with people under her command, she thought it wouldn't be a big problem. Besides, she was a princess of Da Shun, and she represented Da Shun in the past. Da Fan would definitely treat her, a princess of Da Shun, with respect.

Cheng Yu nodded slightly. She could tell that her daughter was somewhat absent-minded, but she didn't say anything more. "I'm not comfortable with you only taking your own people with you this time. I'm going to give you my own people and only leave two maids for me."

Wen Shiyan was moved. In a large family, it is not easy to cultivate a trusted confidant, let alone someone who is used to being trusted. Her mother was willing to do so much for her, which truly showed her love. "Mother, why don't I take one with me? If I take them all, how will you live in this house?"

Grandmother won't even see Mother now, let alone protect her; it's completely impossible. But... the second branch of the household is now in charge, and Father wishes Mother were dead. Under these circumstances, there's no benefit for Mother to stay.

"It's alright. I've been in this manor for many years, how could I not have any tricks up my sleeve? It's just that it's not a good time to cause trouble now. You can go with peace of mind. No matter what happens here, there's still your maternal grandparents' family. If you go far away to the Great Barbarian Land, you'll be completely unfamiliar with the place and people. If you don't have a few helpful assistants by your side, that would be troublesome."

Wen Shiyan was moved, but she also knew very well that having a few more capable helpers would be a great thing. After making a few feigned refusals, she readily agreed, "Thank you, Mother."

"Silly child, you are the apple of my eye, of course I have to think about you."

Cheng Yu told Wen Shiyan about one thing, but more importantly, she was afraid that her daughter wouldn't understand some things and wouldn't be able to handle many things well. That's why she came up with this idea: "You can keep Granny Cheng by your side. Before doing anything, you must ask her first. She has experience and has been by my side for many years. We grew up together and have a bond. You can trust her completely."

Hearing this, Shi Yan felt something was off. "So, Mother gave me people so that they could spy on me?"

"How could that be? Of course I'm doing this for your own good."

“But people’s hearts can change. Although you two have been friends for many years, her heart may not be with me. Mother will probably be disappointed. I can’t possibly concern myself with every little thing about an old woman. So, is she the master or am I the master?”

At this point, Wen Shiyan got angry, as if she had hit rock bottom and was now even more resentful towards Cheng Yu.

Cheng Yu sensed it too, stood there stunned, and finally said dryly, "I'm doing this all for your own good. You can think about it carefully. Over the years, I've been thinking about how to protect you, but I haven't told you some methods or how to handle things in the inner quarters. It's too late to say anything now, so I thought of arranging a reliable person by your side."

Wen Shiyan simply couldn't accept this arrangement; it wasn't at all for her benefit.

"If Mother feels it's okay, then you can give the person to me. But whether I listen to her or ask for her opinion is my own business. Mother should be prepared."