"Aren't you being ridiculous? You're already married, how can you just follow your grandfather out without even saying a word?"

  Shen Jing's face sank, clearly disagreeing with Shen Youxia's words.

  "Grandfather, the border defense troops outside the city are about to change shifts. Zhu Yunyan has to go and oversee it, he won't be back for a month or two. If you think I'm doing something wrong, then have the steward inform Rui Wangfu."

  "Really? You're not kidding me."

  "Honestly, I swear to heaven." Shen Youxia nodded vigorously, fearing that Shen Jing wouldn't believe her.

  Shen Jing actually believed Shen You Xia's words.

  Because in his view, Shen Youxia didn't have to deceive him. If Zhu Yunyan was still in Xiyang City and Rui Wangfu, she wouldn't be willing to accompany this old man to Duancheng instead of staying by Zhu Yunyan's side.

  Shen Jing laughed happily: "Alright, then you go to Duan Cheng with Grandfather. Speaking of which, your Chu grandfather used to hold you in his arms when you were little, and you liked him back then."

  As he thought back on the past, Shen Jing's expression turned gloomy. "I hope Old Man Chu can safely pass this hurdle, or else I'll really never see him again."

  Shen Youxia remembered the things about Grandfather Chu. He and his grandfather were both young and promising generals, who had collaborated many times to defend against foreign enemies, and they were each other's lifesavers. His grandfather had said countless times that their friendship was one of exchanging lives, without Grandfather Chu there would be no him.

  So when Grandpa learned of Chu's serious illness, he would be so anxious and flustered.

  Since Shen Youxia couldn't stop her grandfather from going to see Chu Grandfather, she had no choice but to follow him in order to try and prevent a tragedy from happening to her grandfather.

  Moreover, she also needs to temporarily leave Xiyang City and stay away from Zhu Yunyan.

  Looking at the scenery outside the car, Shen Youxia couldn't help but wonder if Zhu Yunyao would think clearly about what he said in front of the empress dowager when she returned, and whether his feelings for Li Yue would sublimate.

  It's time for parting, isn't it?

  ……

  Western Capital, Rui Wang Fu.

  Zhu Yunyan is assigning tasks to his subordinates, whether it's the secret guards or the regular guards, each has their own duties and they are working diligently.

  However, unlike before, Zhu Yunyan's face was gloomy at this moment, and the low air pressure in his body made everyone in the room want to hide themselves, it was really too depressing, and they couldn't breathe.

  Everyone who made a report was extremely nervous and cautious, afraid that they would accidentally trigger the wrath of Lui Wang and become cannon fodder.

  Although they didn't know who had offended Prince Rui, they guessed that person would definitely die a terrible death...

  After everyone's brief report, all of them left the study room.

  The outside air is so fresh and free!!!

  Only Zhu Yunyan sat in his seat, motionless, his mind filled with Shen Youxia's reaction just now.

  She actually dared to do it when she went back to her parents' home!

  This unreasonable woman!

  "Your Highness..."

  At this time, Li Yue's voice came from outside the door, interrupting Zhu Yunyan's thoughts.

  Zhu Yunyan rubbed her temples and asked in a toneless voice, "What is it?"

  Li Yue lowered her head and smiled, "When Wang Ye left the mansion, Ning Wang came over. He seemed to have something to discuss with you."

  "Alright, you can withdraw now."

  Zhu Yunyan's tone was still light and casual, as if she didn't mind telling herself this matter.

  Ning Wang is a king of different surname, without the possibility of seizing the throne, but has tens of thousands of troops in his hands, and is an object of contention for the princes who are competing for the throne.