Even women who travel through time can become prime ministers and nobles.

Chapter 216 Sending Shuyun and the others away

After making all the arrangements for his trip to Xinyang County, Shen Yanchu came to his mother, Shen Yunzheng, bowed respectfully, and reported, "Mother, I have made all the preparations, and we can depart at any time."

Although he spoke calmly, he was somewhat worried about the upcoming trip.

He knew his mother had a misunderstanding about Miss Shi, but he was caught in the middle and found it difficult to reconcile the two. His mother was always authoritative, and he dared not disobey her, while Miss Shi was very different from ordinary women; she was not bound by etiquette and was innocent and carefree.

If she had a conflict with her mother, and her mother got angry, he wouldn't be able to stop her. Thinking of this, he decided to go see Miss Shi first, so that he could remind her in advance not to go against her mother.

After all, her mother was of noble status, and apart from the current emperor, no one dared to disobey her will. That second uncle of the Cui family was also reckless, actually defying his mother's orders, which led to his mother having to go to Xinyang in person.

If Miss Shi were to truly clash with his mother, it would be virtually impossible for him to bring up the matter of taking her as a concubine in front of his mother in the future. His mother placed great importance on etiquette and rules, while Miss Shi's unrestrained, lively, and carefree nature was like a unique fire, deeply attracting him and making him unable to resist.

Shen Yanchu was filled with inner turmoil, and Ye Wenshu, standing beside him, took in his distress. With her keen intellect, how could she not see the prince's anxieties? The Miss Shi whom the prince was so concerned about must be the woman the princess had mentioned, the one who had rescued His Highness when he was in trouble.

Ye Wenshu had been carefully nurtured by her mother since childhood, and had grown into a graceful, well-mannered, and knowledgeable young lady. At this moment, she couldn't help but be filled with curiosity about what kind of girl could make the prince so attached to her.

Shen Yunzheng was quite satisfied with Yan'er's arrangements and immediately ordered the group to depart for Xinyang. Xinyang was not far from the Youzhou government office, and the group would arrive in about two days. Thus, the group embarked on their journey in a grand procession.

In the shadows, the guards arranged by Cui Zhihao saw the princess and her entourage depart for Xinyang and hurriedly returned to their residence to report. Upon hearing this, Cui Zhihao became even more worried. He knew that he could not sit idly by and wait for death; he had to come up with a foolproof plan.

The eldest princess doted on Shen Yanchu and was also very caring towards his nephew Cui Yu'an. If there were any further complications during this trip to Xinyang, the consequences would be unimaginable. He paced back and forth in the hall, his mind racing as he considered how to respond. His brows were furrowed, and his eyes revealed his seriousness and anxiety.

Meanwhile, Shen Yanchu's heart had already drifted to Miss Shi of Xinyang during the journey.

He recalled the first time he met her; her bright eyes, her playful smile, and her unpretentious manners all captivated him.

Inside the Shi residence in Xinyang County, Shi Wanxia met Cui Jiu, who had come to deliver a message. After carefully reading Cui Zhihao's letter, her delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly.

She knew in her heart that the visitors were not well-intentioned. In this world where imperial power was supreme, a slight misstep could lead to utter ruin.

She absolutely could not allow Shuyun and the others to be put in danger because of her. The only solution at the moment was to find an excuse to send them away.

"Cui Jiu, thank you. I understand what your master means. You must be tired from your journey. Go and rest first. I'll arrange some things."

"Shi Wanxia said softly. Cui Jiu knew that Miss Shi was exceptionally intelligent and knew the advantages and disadvantages, so he felt relieved and withdrew to rest.

Shi Wanxia rubbed her temples, got up and went out, calling to Shi Qing who was watering the flowers: "Shi Qing, go and call Shu Yun and Qin Xin, I need to talk to them."

Shiqing quickly agreed, put down the kettle, and hurried to the backyard.

Shi Wanxia paced back and forth in the courtyard, racking her brains for a clever way to deceive Shuyun and the others.

Before long, Shuyun and Qinxin rushed into the room and sat down beside her, asking, "Sister Shi, why did you call us here?"

Shi Wanxia remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking, her expression calm: "I heard that the crops you planted in the manor outside the city have been affected by the cold wave."

“Many villagers are at a loss, and the situation is quite urgent. Shuyun and Qinxin, take your families and go deal with it.”

"Right now, replanting seedlings and fertilizing are the most important tasks, and we must hurry. I have a mountain of official business at the county office and really can't get away, otherwise I would definitely go with you."

Upon hearing this, Shuyun and Qinxin quickly shook their heads and refused: "Sister Shi, don't worry, we'll arrange for everyone to pack up and leave immediately."

After thinking for a moment, Shi Wanxia said, "I would like to invite Shuyao and the others to go as well, along with the officials from the county government."

“With officials present, it’s easier to reassure the people and handle matters more smoothly.” Shuyun and Qinxin didn’t notice anything amiss and nodded repeatedly.

After they left, Shi Wanxia sat alone in the room, her heart filled with worry.

She knew that the princess would come with immense pressure, and although she was intelligent, she could not predict how fierce the storm would be.

She clenched her fists and secretly vowed to protect those around her no matter what, even if it meant facing the unknown dangers alone.

Shuyun and Qinxin didn't think much of it and quickly arranged everything, then brought people from the manor to inform Shi Wanxia. Shi Wanxia looked at them with a beaming smile, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

"We went there to help the villagers get through this difficult time. We want to do our best to provide them with help and support."

Shi Wanxia's voice was clear and firm, making everyone present feel her determination.

Everyone nodded, indicating their willingness to follow Shi Wanxia's arrangements. Shuyun and Qinxin stood beside Shi Wanxia, ​​watching her quietly, their eyes filled with admiration and trust.

Looking at everyone, Shi Wanxia was filled with emotion. She knew that this action was not only to help the villagers, but also to make the people in the manor more united and loving.

She believes that with everyone's joint efforts, they will surely succeed.

"Alright, everyone, let's go!" Shi Wanxia gave the order, and everyone sprang into action, carrying various supplies and tools, heading towards the village.

Shuyun walked at the very front of the group, her figure appearing exceptionally firm and confident.

Soon, everyone in the family had left. Since the village was outside Xinyang Town and some distance away, this ensured their safety and prevented Shuyun and the others from becoming suspicious.

She still needed to visit the people in the government office. Since the Princess was arriving soon, she needed to make sure to prepare for her arrival. She couldn't give anyone a handle to use against her.

Although Shi Wanxia understood that the eldest princess had some ill intentions this time, she thought that since they were both women and she was a princess, she probably wouldn't make things too difficult for her!

She had also saved her son. Although she disliked this world where imperial power was supreme, she was a weak woman with no background and could not confront imperial power head-on.

Despite her worries, Shi Wanxia had no choice but to force herself to go to Cui Jiu's room to look for him.

She needed to find a reason to send Cui Jiu away. What if she unintentionally offended the Princess and the Princess was caught in the crossfire?