allonlinenovel Chapter 318 What's Wrong with Being Selfish
Chapter 318 What's Wrong with Being Selfish
Lu Xinran cannot go out, but others can.
Especially as the wedding date was approaching, Zhang Shuier had been feeling uneasy for some time.
They had already agreed with the Duke of Zhongyong's mansion that she would leave with Cui Shenglin after she got married.
Cui Shenglin was not around, and the Duke of Zhongyong's mansion was a very prosperous family, so they didn't care whether she was missing a junior.
However, her concern for Yucheng was filled with confusion and fear of the unknown.
She didn't know whether she could adapt to the life there, nor did she know whether she could integrate into this circle after leaving the affluent environment in Beijing and returning.
She was terrified, so she begged Qiu to let her come to Prince Wei's Mansion to meet Lu Xinran.
She originally wanted to go to the Tang family, but when she thought about the current life of Liu and Lu Xinlan, she changed her mind and came to Lu Xinran.
Lu Xinran hugged the soft pillow and listened carefully to her talking about her worries and distress.
"So you are now afraid that you can't bear the hardships of the border?"
She asked so bluntly that Zhang Shui'er suddenly felt a little uncomfortable.
She grew up in the capital, and even though the Zhang family was in a difficult situation, she was never short of food and necessities.
It's normal that she, who grew up in a wealthy family, can't adapt to the bitter cold of the Northwest, right?
She nodded awkwardly, "I actually... kind of regret it."
She should have canceled this marriage in the first place.
Lu Xinran looked at her helplessly: "Do you mind going to the northwest or this marriage? If you just don't want to live a hard life there, then you can stay in the capital."
It was the Zhang family who took the initiative to propose going to the northwest. If she regrets it now, the Duke Zhongyong's Mansion will certainly have no objection.
Moreover, the new bride stayed in the capital and was the jewel of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, so they were overwhelmed with joy.
Zhang Shui'er was stunned by what she said and was a little dazed for a moment.
Stay in Beijing?
It doesn't seem impossible.
That’s right, Choi Seung-lin will be very disappointed.
Do you think she is fickle and difficult to get along with?
Moreover, if she didn't go to Yucheng Pass, would he take a concubine there and have children with her?
Countless thoughts flashed through her mind at this moment, making her even more confused.
Lu Xinran just looked at her silently. The booklet had already revealed all of Zhang Shuier's thoughts to her.
She didn't know how to comment or how to comfort her, so she could only silently pour her a cup of tea.
"Lu Er, do you think I am too useless and too delicate?"
Some are also greedy, only wanting the best and most suitable for themselves, and are unwilling to accept anything else.
Lu Xinran tilted his head and thought seriously for a while, then shook his head slightly: "Not really, human nature is selfish, it is normal for you to have these thoughts.
"Cui Shenglin shouldn't have arrived in the capital yet, right? If you insist on canceling the engagement, it's not too late.
"For your happiness in the second half of your life, I believe your parents and elders will definitely help you, so you still have time to make your choice.
"Don't worry too much, just follow your heart."
She spoke seriously and Zhang Shui'er was moved.
After she finished speaking, Zhang Shui'er's eyes were already red.
"Thank you, Lu Er. I feel much better after hearing your words."
What she feared most was that her best friend would stand on the moral high ground and accuse and despise her for being arrogant and selfish.
She...she knew that what she was doing was wrong, but she was really scared.
But now that her good friend was comforting her and giving her advice in a tone that seemed to be thinking of her, the worry and fear in her heart suddenly didn't seem so heavy anymore.
People are selfish, yes, she is just an ordinary person.
Even though the Zhang family came from the northwest, she did not grow up there and had not experienced what her elders had experienced. She is just an ordinary person, so why can't she worry and be afraid?
She smiled with relief, and tears began to fall as she laughed.
Lu Xinran took out a handkerchief and handed it over: "Don't let your imagination run wild. There will always be a way out. You still have the Zhang family behind you, and the elders who love you. Even if you get married, you can still get divorced. What are you afraid of?
"If you're worried that the northwest is too desolate, then just have someone send your most common food and daily necessities there regularly.
"You are a noble lady from the Duke's Mansion, and you have the Queen as your aunt. Your dowry is more generous than that of ordinary noble ladies. Can't you just spend your own money to buy what you want?
"Just remember that you live your life for yourself, and put yourself first in everything you do. As for what others say, don't worry about it."
If you sacrifice yourself just for the sake of someone else's words, that would be the stupidest idea.
Zhang Shuier wiped her tears and nodded vigorously.
She has put too much psychological pressure on herself during this period, always fearing that whatever she does is wrong.
After sending Zhang Shuier, whose eyes were swollen from crying, out of the house, Lu Xinran returned to his room and supported his head with one hand.
I am bored.
She originally thought she could survive in the mansion.
But the longer she couldn't go out, the more she wanted to go out for a walk.
"Tongzi, if I go out now and run into danger, can you protect me?"
"Yes, host, have you forgotten? I told you before that I can now use it to protect you. I can protect three people at a time."
The system responded with great pride.
That "oh" made Lu Xinran shiver speechlessly.
But with the system protection in place, can she go out and conduct fishing enforcement?
That country prince was very patient. Song Junyan had sent out a lot of people during this period, but had not obtained any useful information at all.
As soon as Song Junyan came back, she heard her talking in an excited tone about how the system could protect her, and she wanted to go out for a walk.
He frowned subconsciously, "Is the system's protection...safe?"
What if I can't keep her intact?
But letting her stay in the house all the time is indeed a bad idea. After all, there is no reason to guard against thieves for a thousand days.
"Since that person has already been carrying out his plan, he will definitely be exposed at some point.
"My father has been recuperating recently. If he makes up for the loss, that person will definitely be restless.
"So, I don't need you to take the initiative to lure him out. This is too dangerous. It's safer for us to wait for him to show up on his own initiative.
"I will go find my father tomorrow and try to get him to transfer the secret guards back to you.
"You will be safer when your father's secret guards arrive before you go out. That person is afraid of your father's secret guards and won't dare to act rashly."
His words were well-reasoned and Lu Xinran had no chance to refute them.
"Okay, then I'll wait for your good news."
It's just a matter of waiting a day or two, she still has the patience to do that.
Song Junyan went straight to Wenhua Palace after the morning court session the next day.
When the emperor heard his request, he refused without a second thought.
"I have other arrangements for those secret guards. As for that girl...you should ask her to behave herself and go out less often so that her life won't be in danger."
"Father..."
Song Junyan took a step forward, but before he could say anything, he was interrupted by the emperor's wave of his hand.
"Back off, don't mention this matter again."
Although he was able to discover the abnormality in the aphrodisiac early this time thanks to Lu Xinran, she also made him lose face in front of the ministers.
Every morning at the court, he felt that when the court officials looked at him, their eyes would involuntarily fall on a certain place.
This made him angry and resentful, but if he didn't take the aphrodisiac, he wouldn't be able to have sex and there would be no reaction there at all.
He had beaten to death so many palace maids during this period of time that he had no time to care about the life or death of that dead girl!