AWB Chapter 121 Entering the Capital Together
Chapter 121 Entering the Capital Together
She pointed to herself, uncertainly asking, "I...you want me to go with you?"
Seeing the surprise and astonishment in her eyes, Yun Shang frowned slightly and nodded, saying, "If I pass the imperial examination, I might be able to stay in Shengjing. Do you intend to separate from me?"
Upon hearing this, Madam Shen and Yunxi exchanged a glance and covered their mouths to avoid laughing out loud.
Her son/her brother has finally come to his senses.
The mother and daughter thought to themselves.
Yu Wan couldn't believe Yun Shang would say such a thing, and it took her a while to react.
Under three burning gazes, Yu Wan swallowed back the refusal that was on the tip of her tongue.
Going to Shengjing with the male lead is also a good idea.
As for other matters...
who cares!
She agreed, "Okay, I'll go to the capital with you."
Without realizing it, her thoughts had become completely different from when she first transmigrated into the book.
Perhaps because of the female protagonist's various self-destructive behaviors in the original book, and because of Yun Shang's dislike for Wang Wanshu, she felt that Yun Shang and Wang Wanshu might not end up entangled together as the original plot developed.
Even if she wanted to ignore it, she had to admit that she seemed to have fallen for Yun Shang.
So now that she's fallen for him, she's not going to hand Yun Shang over to Wang Wanshu!
……
Once the arrival time in Beijing was confirmed, Yun Shang and the Yun family began preparations for their trip.
Previously, Yu Wan had made many preparations in secret to ensure her safe arrival in Shengjing, keeping her extremely busy.
But this time she was the one with the most free time. Yun Shang was handling the arrangements outside, and Shen Shi and Yun Xi were busy inside. She wanted to help, but Shen Shi and Yun Xi persuaded her to leave.
Shen said, "The journey to Shengjing is not easy. Not to mention the long journey, you may also encounter waves of bandits along the way. You should rest now and not worry about anything."
Yunxi: "Yes, yes, sister-in-law, please rest well. If you feel bored, ask Mother to invite a female master to our house to teach you some self-defense techniques."
Madam Shen's eyes lit up. "That makes sense! I'll send someone to invite them right away."
So that afternoon, Yu Wan had a female instructor who taught her basic martial arts skills.
The original owner had a good foundation, but had never learned martial arts. When she first started practicing basic movements such as horse stance, Yu Wan couldn't even stand steadily.
Yun Shang and her family were busy preparing for their trip to the capital, while she was being tortured so much every day that she couldn't get out of bed.
Ten days passed in the blink of an eye.
There was a slight change in the process.
Prince Chen was supposed to depart before Yun Shang, but bandits broke out in Lingzhou, a necessary route to Shengjing. Emperor Wenjing dispatched the Xuanwei Army stationed in Lingzhou to suppress the bandits.
Most of the bandits were wiped out, but some fled towards Huizhou, and the Xuanwei Army was ordered to pursue and suppress them.
Therefore, Prince Chen had to postpone his return to Shengjing.
Considering the rampant bandits along the way to Shengjing, Prince Chen ultimately allowed Yun Shang to accompany him to the capital.
Prince Chen's guards and secret agents are far more skilled in martial arts than the镖师 (bodyguards/escorts) in the镖局 (escort agency), and are better able to ensure the safety of the group.
Upon hearing the news, Yu Wan couldn't help but reveal a knowing look in her eyes, as if she had seen through everything.
According to Prince Chen and Yun Shang's original plan, Yun Shang and Wang Wan Shu would never have any further contact.
But in the end, Yun Shang and Wang Wanshu went to the capital together.
Yu Wan felt that the original plot could be viewed as a pre-programmed sequence, and once the main characters in the sequence acted in ways that deviated from the intended course, the sequence would automatically and reasonably correct itself.
The main characters in this program are obviously the male and female protagonists.
If the male and female leads don't interact, the program will adjust the plot to give them a chance to appear together.
Realizing this, Yu Wan was completely distraught.
If such a program really existed, wouldn't that mean Yun Shang and Wang Wanshu would be destined to be bound together?
If she interferes, will her fate be the same as in the original book?
My initial, restless thoughts were instantly dampened by a bucket of cold water.
Before setting off, Yu Wan tried her best to hide her disappointment, but Yun Shang still noticed something was wrong.
Their carriage was following Wang Wanshu's. Yun Shang saw that Yu Wan had lowered the curtain and was no longer peering ahead, so he asked, "Are you unhappy?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Wan was taken aback.
She shook her head instinctively, "No, I'm not unhappy."
Yun Shang looked at her and saw the wrinkles between her brows, not believing her words at all.
He explained, “The bandits who fled from Lingzhou are fierce. Prince Chen was worried that we would encounter danger when we entered the capital, so he asked us to come with him. If you are unhappy, I will absolutely not let Princess Tianyin appear in my sight.”
Yu Wan looked at Yun Shang and blinked.
She opened her mouth, but didn't say anything.
I thought to myself.
You can certainly avoid Wang Wanshu, but the storyline will definitely try to bring you two together.
The thought crossed Yu Wan's mind, but she didn't reveal it.
She gave a soft "oh" and leaned her head on Yun Shang's shoulder.
In recent days, Yun Shang's memories have almost completely returned.
He remained aloof, but ever since he realized his own feelings, his special feelings for Yu Wan had never changed.
A hint of tenderness flashed in his dark eyes. Yun Shang reached out and put his arm around Yu Wan's shoulder, moving her to a more comfortable position.
Yu Wan noticed Yun Shang's action and her heart skipped a beat.
The hand that was originally on her knee moved to the man's waist.
She closed her eyes and thought, she can't give up like this.
She was the variable in this book; just as the plot could find ways to bring Yun Shang and Wang Wanshu together, she could also find ways to ensure that the two could never be together.
She wanted to see whether the plot was more compelling or she was more difficult to deal with!
Once Yu Wan understood this, she felt much better.
When she's in a good mood, someone else is in a bad mood.
"Master." Qiaobi called out cautiously, looking worriedly at Wang Wanshu, who kept peeking back and staring longingly at the carriage behind them.
Wang Wanshu remained unmoved and maintained her original posture.
Qiaobi had no choice but to call out again, "Master, you'll be uncomfortable sitting like this..."
Seeing that the carriage behind her remained motionless for a long time, and after Qiaobi's repeated persuasion, Wang Wanshu reluctantly lowered the curtain.
Qiaobi quickly massaged her shoulders.
With red eyes, Wang Wanshu murmured, "He actually... brought that woman Yu Wan with him to the capital."
Qiaobi didn't dare to respond.
Wang Wanshu wasn't speaking to her, but rather talking to herself, her words full of complaints, as if she were the victim who had been betrayed by a heartless man.
Qiaobi had gotten used to her occasional "outbursts of illness," and when her mistress was "outbursting," nothing she said would make a difference.
They just hoped that the prince's men would find Master Wuxin soon and exorcise the demon from the princess.
As the sun set in the west, having traveled all day, Prince Chen ordered that they rest in the wilderness for the night, as the next town was too far away.
The location offers excellent visibility and is close to a stream, making it convenient for resting. It also allows for quick evacuation should any danger arise.
Yun Shang reached out and took Yu Wan's hand, preparing to help her off the carriage, when a soft voice sounded from outside the carriage.
"Cloud Cup..."