After her transformation and rebirth, she manipulates the innocent and ruthless to overthrow the wor

Chapter 298 Determination

A gust of wind blew by, and the lanterns swayed with it. Shen You's gaze remained fixed on the distance, and neither of them spoke a word.

"Sister Shen You, I'm leaving now."

Shen You turned her gaze away. "Where to?"

“My father was stationed at the border, and I was worried about him, so I went with him.”

Shen You looked surprised. "Defend the border? Ran-mei, you shouldn't be going."

Xiao Ran smiled faintly: "But the capital is not as good as that place."

Shen You was one of Xiao Ran's few close friends in the capital, and also one of the few people who truly understood her.

Shen You didn't speak, but nodded silently:

“Ranmei, I know you’ve made up your mind, and I won’t change it no matter what I say. In that case, I wish you a safe journey.”

As she spoke, Shen You handed her a safety amulet and placed it in her hand.

"This is?"

"It was a gift from him."

Shen You turned to look at the Crown Prince not far away. He was chatting and laughing with Rui Chen, seemingly very interested in folk customs.

Yes, a crown prince wouldn't bother to learn about the affairs of ordinary people if it weren't for his crown princess.

"Is he good to you?" Xiao Ran asked.

"Hmm, very good..." Shen You lowered her eyes, "but it's so good that it scares me a little."

"Are you afraid of him?"

"Ranmei, if one day you were to sit in this position, would you be afraid?"

Xiao Ran looked at the safety amulet in her hand, feeling filled with melancholy.

If she were to sit in that position one day, she would probably be afraid.

The political situation at court is unpredictable, and a single misstep could destroy the honor her family has accumulated over generations. The women in the harem are also scheming and treacherous; she could be plotted against at any moment.

It can be said that one wrong step can lead to total defeat.

The position of Crown Princess may be glamorous, but it also carries equal risks.

"Sister Shen You, when I return from the frontier, you must take good care of yourself."

Xiao Ran's words carried a hint of sorrow, as she suddenly recalled Shen You's final fate in her previous life.

They had no connection in their past lives, but things are completely different in this life.

Shen You did not answer, but just stared at the flickering lantern.

Xiao Ran: "Even if you don't care about your own fate, what about him? Don't you care about him either?"

Shen You understood who Xiao Ran was referring to as "him".

"Sister Shen You, do you really think Wen Ming is going to the palace to present a painting?"

"He just didn't want to have any regrets, and you are his regret."

Another gust of wind blew by, and the dim yellow light shone on Shen You's face.

Shen You closed her eyes.

"But it's all too late, isn't it?"

Just like the moon, it is always there to welcome the rising sun.

“It’s not too late!”

"Why would someone who doesn't care about fame and fortune stay in the palace as a court attendant? Why would someone who values ​​propriety, righteousness, integrity, and a sense of shame go to the Shen residence to paint for you?"

Shen You suddenly opened her eyes, the dim yellow lantern light shining in them like a sudden burst of light in a dark world.

"Promise me, for his sake, you should live well too..."

Xiao Ran spoke in a lower and lower voice until she had given up all hope.

"it is good."

Shen You slowly turned around, and even though she had turned her back to the lantern, the light in her eyes did not fade.

"I promise you, Ranmei, I will take good care of myself until you come back."

Xiao Ran hugged her.

Shen You gently stroked her head like an older sister.

"Okay, stop crying. You're all grown up now, why are you still acting like a little kid..."

After a long while, Xiao Ran wiped away her tears:

"What's wrong with Ran'er being a child forever with Sister Shen You?"

"As long as my sister lives, Ran'er will never have to grow up."