She became a god

Mingyue Tower.

Ye Qingzhou picked up a piece of gardenia pastry, took a bite, glanced down at the person below, and asked, "Shu'er, why didn't you kill Xing Yan?"

Before Wen Shu could answer, Ye Qingyan couldn't sit still any longer.

“Zhouzhou, Sister Ming is so lenient. Not only did she stop me from torturing Xing Yan, but she also persuaded Shu'er to let her off lightly. I really don’t know what she’s afraid of?”

"Killing for life is a matter of course."

"Besides, Shu'er has you as her aunt. Why can't she avenge this life-or-death feud?"

Ye Qingzhou slowly finished the gardenia pastry in her hand before replying, "Sister Wen has always been gentle, polite, and cautious. She must have her reasons for doing this."

"Shu'er can certainly kill to avenge herself, but I'm curious why you were persuaded?"

Wen Shu said, "When will this cycle of revenge end? What's done is done..."

Ye Qingzhou glanced at her indifferently, "Tell the truth."

After a few breaths, Wen Shu smiled and said, "Death is the most liberating punishment. Killing someone like Xing Yan would actually fulfill her wish and help her achieve a good reputation."

"If Xing Yan dies, only a few people will think she deserves to die, but most people will think she doesn't deserve to die, and that it's because our Wen family used our power to oppress people."

"The Wen family should not bear this infamy. By killing Xing Yan, the Wen family will gain nothing."

"If Xing Yan is not killed, the Crown Prince will forever have wronged the Wen family. Besides, there are many ways to vent anger, why must it be through killing?"

"Although my mother forbade me to kill her, she agreed to let me personally torture Xing Yan. When I saw Xing Yan on the verge of death, unable to live or die, my anger quickly dissipated."

Ye Qingzhou praised, "Sister Ming is a good mother, and you are a smart child too."

Wen Shu humbly replied, "I am unworthy of such praise."

Although Ye Qingyan was still dissatisfied with how the matter was handled, she ultimately said nothing more.

Ye Qingzhou suddenly asked, "Do you want to live a life of comfort and happiness with your parents, or do you want to build a future for yourself?"

Wen Shu seemed to be deep in thought. Most young mistresses from wealthy families like her lived under the protection of their ancestors, leading ordinary but happy lives.

Wen Shu used to enjoy this kind of life. She had no great ambitions and only thought about eating, drinking, and having fun all day long.

But ever since she had a brush with death, Wen Shu's mindset has changed.

Based on family background and social status, Xing Yan didn't even have the right to associate with her.

Yet, it was precisely this kind of reckless woman who killed herself once.

Wen Shu doesn't want to die again, doesn't want to become a victim of power struggles again.

With so many nobles refusing to distribute grain, why was it that I was the one who died at the hands of the Crown Prince's subordinates?

Although Wen Shu was not particularly intelligent, she was not stupid either.

How could such a coincidence happen?

I'm afraid that both I and Xing Yan are pawns in each other's game.

Wen Shu no longer wanted to be a pawn; she wanted to be a player.

Therefore, she accepted the olive branch offered by her aunt.

Ignoring Ye Qingyan's frantic shaking of her head, Wen Shu said loudly, "I also want to be a peerless heroine like my aunt."

Ye Qingzhou frowned almost imperceptibly; she had no desire to be a legendary heroine.

How many legendary heroines haven't shed blood and tears?

All she wants is to be happy!

If possible, help the creatures around you to live happy and fulfilling lives.

But Wen Shu meant well in her praise, so Ye Qingzhou couldn't very well refute her and hurt the girl's feelings.

She smiled slightly, "I know a job that's perfect for you."

Ye Qingyan hurriedly asked, "Is it dangerous? Are you tired?"

Ye Qingzhou answered truthfully, "It's a bit risky and very tiring."

Ye Qingyan immediately paled, biting her lip, as if she had a thousand sorrows she wanted to express but couldn't.

Seeing this, Wen Shu answered loudly, "Aunt, I am not afraid of being tired. A woman born between heaven and earth should not be afraid of hardship and should strive to achieve great things."

"Shu'er, you're being foolish!"

“Elder brother, Shu’er has grown up and has her own path to walk. If you always protect her, how can she become a truly outstanding person?”

Ye Qingyan shook her head with tears in her eyes, "I don't need her to achieve success and fame, I just want her to be safe and sound. Mingjie and I have only had Shuer as our child all these years."

Upon hearing this, Ye Qingzhou thought to himself, "A doting father often spoils his son."

“Elder brother, Shu’er is my nephew. Of course I hope she is safe and well, but she’s grown up and has her own ideas.”

"If you are still worried, I have a low-grade earth-level magic treasure: the Evil-Suppressing and Life-Protecting Pendant. The holder of this pendant will be protected from all evil. If there is any bloodshed, the pendant will show a red light as a warning."

"Now that I'm giving this pendant to Shu'er, can you rest easy?"

Ye Qingyan's worries turned to joy. "It's such a blessing for Shu'er to have your love."

After saying that, he pulled Wen Shu to accept the evil-suppressing and life-protecting pendant, and then casually asked, "Zhouzhou, what job did you find for Shu'er?"

Ye Qingzhou said slowly and deliberately, "The situation in Yu Kingdom is constantly changing. Su Mingzhu is someone I value, but her foundation is too shallow. I want Shu'er to follow her."

Ye Qingyan still had some impression of Su Mingzhu. "Is that young man really that powerful? Even if she is clever, is she worth making Shu'er bow down to her?"

Ye Qingyan was quite arrogant. In his opinion, the Emperor of Yu was a good friend of his mother, Ji Cunxi was a good friend of his sister, and he himself was a powerful minister of a large clan. Even if his only son, Wen Shu, could not compare with the royal family in Yu Kingdom, he was still a first-class noble.

Now her younger sister wants her only son to work for a rising star, which Ye Qingyan finds hard to accept.

He had just agreed because he mistakenly thought that the job his sister had arranged was for his sister to do. If Shu'er could work for his sister, she would naturally be very successful.

But what great things can one accomplish by following a mere junior tutor to the Crown Prince?

But her younger sister looked serious, not like she was faking it, and stared at her intently. Ye Qingyan could only awkwardly say, "Shu'er has been spoiled by me since she was little. If she has a dirty affair with that Young Master Su, I hope you will allow me to take Shu'er home and discipline her strictly."

"it is good!"

Ye Qingzhou had no objection; she had already given the person to Su Mingzhu, and whether or not she could keep her was up to Su Mingzhu's ability.

Wen Shu, however, remembered her mother Wenming's instructions before she left and couldn't help but ask, "Aunt, should a subject be loyal to his lord or his family?"

Ye Qingzhou smiled faintly, "It depends on their standing in the eyes of their subjects."

Wen Shu continued, "Aunt, I want to know, if it were you, what would you choose?"

"I want it all."

"Huh?" Wen Shu asked blankly, "If the lord wants to confiscate your family's property, will you follow her?"

Ye Qingzhou sighed, "Don't you have the ability and means to change the master's mind?"

"Hard or soft?"

Ye Qingzhou smiled and said, "Whether it's soft or hard, as long as it works."