They were in charge of being beautiful, and she was in charge of taking the hits.

Chapter 138 Why are there so many men around?

"Answer me!" These three words carried immense weight, tinged with domineering force, and even the grip of one hand around her waist tightened considerably!

Wu Ziyan knew that Chu Qiu also cared about this matter. People are all made of flesh and blood. If he also liked her, he would definitely feel sorry for her.

"Yes."

"I understand." He slowly released his hand from her waist, his fingertips still showing a hint of reluctance as he lowered his grip.

What kind of answer is he trying to get? Knowing that all women are like that, does he still expect her to be loyal to only him?

"Being in this position means I can't always follow my own heart; I hope you understand that."

"Your Highness, do you know that the master of Lingchuan will be heartbroken?" Even at this point, he was still saying one thing and meaning another, but he thought that what she said was right. Being in this position, one's body and mind are not one's own.

As for discussing marriage with Han Yuxiu, it would not harm the overall situation. If it were him, or any of the other men, one would be an incredibly wealthy merchant, the son of a Grand Secretary, the son of a general, and the other would be the son of a prime minister.

Anyone from a prominent family would know to some extent about the extent of the political involvement involved.

The more I thought about it, the angrier I got. Why were there so many men around her?

When Wu Ziyan heard him say this, she knew that he was being hypocritical again. Perhaps he felt sorry for himself, but he still had to talk about others.

Although Sima Lingchuan would indeed feel sorry for him, he was the master of the house, and since he had already taken that position, there was nothing he could do.

"Think about whether you want to stay or leave. After all, it's a den of dragons and tigers around me." Wu Ziyan lost interest in teasing him and just focused on gripping the saddle.

He understood what this meant. Was she trying to get rid of him? But the passionate kiss from before still lingered on his lips. Her body didn't lie; she clearly liked him too!

But there was no time to think about romance at that moment. He squeezed the horse's belly with his feet, and the horse galloped away.

Without the support of dopamine, the road ahead felt exceptionally bumpy.

The two seemed to have no feelings for each other. He drove his horse, and she rode hers. With their horses galloping, they finally saw Wu Chengji's caravan.

Perhaps he was deliberately stopping and starting to wait for them. When they got close, Chu Qiu dismounted first and helped Wu Ziyan off his horse, but this time it was just a fleeting touch.

Even someone as oblivious as Wu Chengji could sense that something had happened between them, and he was overjoyed to see his fourth sister return safely.

"Big sister, I have something to tell you."

"So what? Are you going to ride with your sister for a bit more?"

"Get down," Wu Ziyan said irritably.

Seeing that her expression was not right, Wu Chengji quickly dismounted with a "oh, oh" sound. Since they had already been moving along and stopping frequently, he didn't mind stopping for a little longer.

Wu Ziyan recounted everything that had happened since she was arrested to Wu Chengji, who scratched his head after listening: "You use my name so readily?"

"Big sister, tell me, is this plan feasible?"

"That's feasible, but after all, Second Sister is our own sister. You've really hit her where it hurts!"

"Big sister, you're so kind and righteous?"

"Just talking, just talking! What about those spies from the Little Rong Kingdom?"

"I'll have your guards treat them well!" she smirked.

"It would be good if they could send it back intact."

After finishing his business, Wu Chengji glanced at Chu Qiu and then at the carriage behind him.

The two people in the carriage already knew that Wu Ziyan had returned safely. They lifted the carriage curtain and saw her riding back with Chu Qiu and talking to Wu Chengji, so they did not get off the carriage to disturb her.

“My dear fourth sister, I don’t know when you’ll ever finish paying off all these romantic entanglements. Besides, they’re all men with complicated backgrounds. Don’t think I don’t know about the men you’ve been messing around with outside.”

"Huh? Big sister, you already know?" I don't remember blatantly flirting with other women outside.

"I advise you to restrain yourself. The Empress is the Empress first and foremost, and then she is our mother."

It turned out they were talking about political matters. She thought it was just a heartfelt conversation, but there was nothing she could do. After all, the roles she was given were all important political figures!

"Then tell me, who is your favorite?" Wu Chengji asked expectantly.

Wu Ziyan stared at her with an incredulous expression. She didn't expect her to be so gossipy. But she herself didn't know who she liked the most. When feelings run deep, she didn't think about anything else.

"Big sister, do you believe I'll go back and tell my big brother on you?!"

"Hey, you little brat, I've done nothing wrong, why would I be afraid of you?"

“Then I’ll say you don’t want to do business anymore. He won’t make any money, and he won’t have any cosmetics to use.”

Wu Ziyan grumbled, but what could she do? Wu Chengji was henpecked. No matter how many beauties he had outside, and how much they flattered her, she only ever loved him.

"Alright, alright, I can't argue with you. You look haggard. Why don't you go lie down in the carriage? We'll walk and wait for the guards behind us."

"it is good."

After finishing his conversation with Wu Chengji, as he walked back, he happened to see Chu Qiu leading his horse. The two brushed past each other, exchanging only a glance, Chu Qiu's eyes cold and indifferent.

Wu Ziyan didn't show much emotion; she simply lifted the curtain and lay down on one side of the carriage.

"I thought you were dead."

"Boss, it looks like you've escaped unharmed. Tell us about it."

Wu Ziyan didn't move, but just glanced at the two of them. She was in a bad mood and had no intention of joking around with them.

I want to rest.

These four words carried a hint of anger and coldness, and the two people in the car didn't want to provoke her.

On the other hand, Chu Qiu outside felt the same way. Neither of them wanted to stay in the carriage and disturb her. Han Yuxiu lifted the curtain and went out to walk, while Fang Yuerong sat on the carriage frame outside.

They slowly moved forward, Chu Qiu riding alongside the carriage. Fang Yuerong glanced at him sideways and asked, "What's wrong, Brother Situ? Did you have a falling out with the master?"

"No."

Have you ever heard a line of poetry?

"what?"

"Enjoy life while you can, and seize the day!"

Chu Qiu's expression remained unchanged. He couldn't be as carefree as them. He just looked at him for a while without saying a word, then rode ahead to ride alongside Wu Chengji.

Han Yuxiu couldn't keep up after taking a few steps, so he climbed onto the carriage and sat down. The closer they got to the capital, the more excited he became, since Wu Ziyan had promised him.

At this moment, Wu Ziyan, inside the carriage, simply stared at the roof, putting aside his personal feelings for a moment. After clearing his mind for two or three minutes, his thoughts naturally calmed down.

He still needs to think carefully about what to do with the group of young Rong spies he brought back. And when Qi Zeyun comes to pay homage, how should he avoid the Second Princess and her group causing trouble?