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Ju Rong was so angry that his beard bristled. He had been threatened by Zhong Xue in the mansion, and she ignored the bullying he faced? Now she was only concerned about outsiders.
But no matter how much resentment he felt, he dared not disregard his own daughter's words. As soon as he returned to the mansion, he immediately took a large bag of Wound Medicine to deliver it to her. He also strengthened the guards in the mansion and specifically arranged for many sentries, both visible and hidden, in the courtyard where he lived.
Even after doing all this, he still felt uneasy and spent a fortune hiring several swordsmanship experts to protect Zhong Xue, accompanying her in and out.
Zhong Xue accepted this thoughtful protection with ease, continuously praising Ju Rong for his benevolence and kindness, saying he was considerate even towards his son-in-law.
Ju Rong felt a surge of frustration inside and said angrily, "It's best for you to stay here and avoid causing trouble."
Since entering this mansion, Zhong Xue had no intention of going out; she stayed in her courtyard and refused to go anywhere.
San Chun sent someone to inquire about the divine medicine. She simply said, "If you want the medicine, let Ji Xun come here himself."
San Chun thought about it and agreed; if Ji Xun were by her side, she should be safer.
After discussing this matter with Master Yuzhen and Ji Xun, she asked if they would be willing to visit Ju Mansion for a few days. This was a rather indirect way of asking, but Ji Xun understood her meaning.
He smiled and said, "So the one you care about most is still him."
San Chun felt a bit embarrassed; indeed, her greatest concern was Zhong Xue. However, admitting it outright made her feel uncomfortable.
Ji Xun sighed softly. If he still didn’t understand her feelings by now, it would mean he was deliberately ignoring them. Her heart and mind were already filled with Zhong Xue; what else could he do?
He and Yuzhen left the palace and moved into Ju Rong's mansion.
Ju Rong felt quite helpless about suddenly having two guests at home. Zhong Xue alone had already caused chaos in his mansion; adding two more people left him unsure of what to do.
He forced a smile and said, "Isn't Zhao Country prosperous? Can't you find a place to stay?"
Ji Xun bowed deeply and replied with a smile, "Please don't blame us, sir. We are also in a difficult situation that led us to disturb you."
Thinking of this young man who had once been his son-in-law made Ju Rong feel awkward. He looked at Ji Xun, who seemed far superior to Zhong Xue in many ways. He couldn't help but wonder how the couple ended up separated.
Perhaps it was just a little lingering affection from the father-in-law towards his son-in-law. In the end, he couldn’t bring himself to say "no" to this elegant young man and simply said, "Since you have difficulties, then stay in the mansion."
He ordered someone to arrange accommodations. Whether one sheep or two sheep were kept didn’t make much difference; it was all the same whether one person stayed or another left.
Ji Xun immediately went to find Zhong Xue upon moving into the residence. Upon seeing him, he said, “Lord Jun has returned victorious; congratulations!”
Zhong Xue took a sip of tea and replied nonchalantly, “As a dignified Zhao Country Prince, are you planning to take advantage of the situation?”
Understanding such sarcastic remarks, Ji Xun realized that Zhong Xue was not going to easily give him the medicine.
He could comprehend Zhong Xue's thoughts; this was something earned at the cost of his life, so it was natural that he wouldn't give it away lightly. Especially with Zhong Xue, given his temperament, it would be unlike him not to take the opportunity to ask for something in return.
He smiled and said, “If Lord Jun has any requests, please feel free to speak.”
Zhong Xue smiled back, “You truly understand people well; it’s best to converse with someone who is insightful.” After taking another sip of tea, he continued in a calm tone, “I don’t ask for much; I only wish to bring San Chun back to Wei Kingdom. That would be enough.”
Even if he hadn’t said so, Ji Xun didn’t want San Chun to stay here either. Uncle Qi’s intentions towards San Chun were evident, which made him uneasy. If she remained here for too long, who knew what might happen?
He sighed and said, “I will help you with this matter.”
Zhong Xue chuckled lightly and stood up to offer him a seat, showing consideration for the guest who had been standing beside him until now.
Once Ji Xun was seated and Kazama served tea again, he smiled and said, “Since you are willing to assist, once we enter Wei Kingdom, I will have you take the medicine. However, this matter must remain confidential; it’s best not to discuss it with others.”
Ji Xun understood that he was worried about San Chun finding out. If that Girl learned that Zhong Xue was taking advantage of her vulnerability, she would surely hold it against him. The thought that someone like Zhong Xue would have reservations about that Girl made him feel a bit sour yet also relieved. It was fortunate for her that he treated San Chun this way. Perhaps it was time to resolve the entanglement among the three of them; he should extinguish those thoughts and no longer harbor feelings for her.
He discussed with Zhong Xue about taking San Chun out of Yan Palace, and then they would leave together. It wasn’t difficult to take San Chun out of the palace; however, evading Uncle Qi would not be easy since not all soldiers of Yan were pushovers.
He asked Zhong Xue if he had any good ideas. Zhong Xue smiled and said, “I heard from the last martial arts competition that the candidates have already been decided.”
“It has been decided; it is none other than Chen Xiong’s son-in-law, Ping Rong.”
With a smile, Zhong Xue added, “Then you should go see; I’m sure Chen Xiong wouldn’t want the king to marry San Chun as his Queen.”
The entire court had voiced their discontent regarding the promotion of the Daughter of Ju Rong, which was no longer news. Naturally, Ji Xun understood the intricacies involved; among those opposed most vehemently was Chen Xiong. Now that his son-in-law, Ping Rong, held the position of a general, he would likely heed his father-in-law's advice and send her out of Yan.
After thinking for a moment, Zhong Xue continued, “Just having Ping Rong alone may not suffice; that Young Master Rong has a good relationship with San Chun. If she speaks up, it will definitely help.” He raised his eyebrows slightly and added, “With someone assisting us, why should we exert ourselves too much?”
Ji Xun sighed inwardly; no wonder he could accomplish things so quickly. In just a few days since arriving, he had figured everything out and planned both their advance and retreat.
When he returned to the palace and discussed this matter with San Chun, she agreed with Zhong Xue’s idea. Now that Uncle Qi was gradually becoming interested in state affairs and many officials had been replaced with trustworthy individuals recently, even if she left now, she would have no lingering attachments.
As for the matter of communicating with Young Master Rong, well, if he is unwilling to help with such a small issue, then he is not really a friend.
She called Young Master Rong into the palace, and upon hearing this, he couldn't help but grimace, "You don't mean to elope, do you?"
San Chun scoffed, what elopement? That sounds so unpleasant.
"Do you want to do it or not?"
He smiled wryly, "Can you stop giving me such difficult tasks? Since the city was built, have I ever had a day without fear and anxiety?"
San Chun laughed and said, "We are fated to know each other; why must you be so calculative? As the saying goes, train soldiers for a day to use them at the right moment. My feelings for you should have a day of reciprocation, right?"
Young Master Rong sighed, "I really can't do anything about you. Helping you leave is possible, but what if the king finds out? What should I do then?"
San Chun patted his shoulder and reassured him, "Don't worry. You are currently favored by him; he won't tear you apart."
Tearing apart might not be certain, but losing his head is definitely a possibility.
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