"I don't know what's going on between them, and I don't know if Lu Jiu is a good person," Qu Nian said honestly. "I'll have someone investigate and then let you know. You should go to sleep."
Sigh, all that imagination he had wasted; it turns out it was all one-sided enthusiasm from him.
Ren Yingying said, "Then you should find out more about it. I'll go talk to her later and learn more about her."
Qu Nian said, "Actually, it's best if you don't interfere."
Ren Yingying paused for a moment before saying, "You mean, you're worried about affecting your cooperation with Leertai?"
"Yes. Leertai cares about her a lot, at least for now..."
Qu Nian also wanted to say that, to avoid any unforeseen complications, it's best not to get involved.
But seeing the conflict in Ren Yingying's eyes, he inexplicably didn't want to disappoint her or put her in a dilemma, and said almost unconsciously, "We can discuss this further."
Ren Yingying lowered her head and pondered for a moment before saying, "Then let's take it one step at a time. Now that I know, I'll help her live more comfortably for the time being, but helping her escape might actually be beyond my capabilities."
Although her upbringing and sense of justice taught her that girls should help girls, there are always priorities in life.
Helping Lu Jiu might mean more people will suffer.
Sigh, why does someone as indifferent as her have to make such a difficult choice?
Ren Yingying sighed.
Qu Nian's heart suddenly softened.
Qu Hua once asked him what he liked about Ren Yingying.
She is simple-minded and carefree, and acts in a straightforward and unrestrained manner; she is by no means a suitable candidate for the position of Crown Prince's consort.
In Qu Hua's words, "Apart from her face, she's utterly useless."
But Qu Nian immediately told Qu Hua, "That's your sister-in-law. If you dare to say anything out of line again, I'll slap you without hesitation."
Qu Hua then asked her what was so good about Ren Yingying.
Qu Nian said with an air of domineering confidence, "I like it. I don't care what's so good about it; I just like it."
However, he later gave this question serious thought.
Why?
Because Ren Yingying lived authentically.
She doesn't care about anyone's opinion, and if she doesn't want to work hard, she'll just be a lazy bum, living a more authentic life than anyone else.
She values relationships, even though she doesn't value him.
But who wouldn't be moved by her unwavering trust and protection of Tang Zhuyun?
Who wouldn't praise her for protecting the vulnerable women around her?
Because of her experience of being turned into a dog, no one understands her better than Qu Nian.
Qu Nian had met many noble ladies and knew that many of them would never show their true selves to their husbands throughout their lives.
In public, they are always dignified, always proper, always kind; but behind closed doors, no one knows whether they are human or demon.
Not everyone is bad, but he can't see the whole picture.
As for Ren Yingying, he dared to say he understood her completely.
What he loved was her authenticity, kindness, and loyalty.
Therefore, Qu Nian knew that Ren Yingying would not remain indifferent to the suffering of innocent women.
Her current hesitation stems from concern for the bigger picture.
"I'll help you figure something out later," Qu Nian said.
"You should just forget about it," Ren Yingying muttered softly. "Don't let Leertai think you have any improper thoughts about his wife."
Qu Nian gritted his teeth. "Then you can be more affectionate with me, and he won't suspect anything."
"Saving someone doesn't have to involve me," Ren Yingying muttered. "Alright, let's think this through. Time for bed."
The implication is that you can leave now.
Poor Qu Nian, he came up all eager to try, but then slunk away.
The next day, Ren Yingying went to see the Lu Jiu again.
Lu Jiu was released this time, but he didn't look too well; there were dark circles under his eyes.
"Are you feeling better after taking your medicine last night?"
"I'm much better now," Lu Jiu said, lowering her eyes. "Thank you, Princess Consort, for saving my life."
"Pshaw, that's hardly a life-saving situation." Ren Yingying waved her hand. "It's good that you're alright. We can continue our journey without worry. How about we chat for a bit?"
Lu Jiu nodded. "I am grateful that the Crown Princess does not find it offensive."
"You sound like you've been to school!"
Lu Jiu is actually a bit reserved, but he becomes aggressive and domineering when facing Leertai.
It's clear that these two have a deep-seated grudge.
"I only learned a few words from my late mother," Lu Jiu said.
Ren Yingying was a chatterbox and very outgoing, so we quickly became friends.
With two people traveling together, the march didn't seem so difficult anymore.
"Lu Jiu, do you still want to run away?" Ren Yingying asked her one day.
Lu Jiu shook his head pragmatically. "I'm not running anymore. It's not like when we first set out; I could run all the way back to the border town..."
Now, in the middle of nowhere, in the vast Gobi Desert, where could she possibly run to?
They either froze or starved to death, or they became food for jackals.
Ren Yingying said, "Then after we win the battle, I'll help you escape."
"Okay." Lu Jiu had already figured out Ren Yingying's temperament and nodded gratefully. "If you need me to do anything right now, just tell me."
She's a sister worth befriending.
Ren Yingying said, "Then I won't stand on ceremony."
Lu Jiu: "... You say."
"I want to ask you, what kind of person is Leertai? I'm not trying to reopen old wounds, but we Central Plains Central Plains people don't lie to each other, and we need to unite, right?"
"You asked for the young master, didn't you?" Lu Jiu hugged her knees. "You and your husband have a really good relationship."
Ren Yingying: "Hehe, it's a misunderstanding."
"You don't need to lie to me anymore. I was once deeply in love with that thief, and I know what a loving couple is..."
Ren Yingying: "..."
Forget it, explaining would just feel like covering up.
"Then just accept that as true."
After a moment of silence, Lu Jiu said, "Don't worry, I am from the Central Plains, and I will always protect the Central Plains."
Ren Yingying: "Why do I feel like you've experienced some kind of trauma?"
When Lu Jiu said this, it sounded like he was gritting his teeth and making a vow.
Lu Jiu said, "It was my late mother's teachings."
"Oh," Ren Yingying said, "Let me ask you something, do you think that if we cooperate with Leertai, he might go back on his word? He might stab us in the back?"
"Not now, but I don't know about the future," Lu Jiu said. "Because he's a smart man; if he stabs someone in the back now, he'll lose everything."
"That's true. Actually, as long as he's not neurotic, it's fine... Lu Jiu, you've shared a bed with him for two years, how come you didn't notice anything amiss?"
Lu Jiu smiled wryly, "I've been thinking about this too, maybe I'm just too stupid."
Also, because she felt guilty.
Everyone was wearing a mask, but he was a higher level than her.
Looking back, all I can do is sigh. Fate is cruel, and I never want to bring it up again.
The more you try to escape something, the more likely you are to fall into that same trap. Is this fate?
If my mother were alive, she would be very angry.
My mother hates the Northern Yi the most, and she hates those who collude with the enemy and betray the country. Now she has submitted to the Northern Yi, which is a great act of filial impiety.
border town.
Wu Zhenhai is currently facing a dilemma.
Because Yanran was going to the capital and couldn't take Wu Yu with her, she sent Wu Yu back to the Wu Family.
As a result, Wu Yu couldn't muster any energy, which worried his father greatly.
After much deliberation, Wu Zhenhai decided to seek help from Xiyou.
After all, Wu Yu had been studying with Xiyou for so long, so he could understand a few things Xiyou said.
Unexpectedly, he met Mingzhu at Xiyou's place.