If I were born again, I would marry a strong but short-lived husband.

Queen Mother Qu summoned Shen Sui'an not to question her about Lu Yuan's background.

Because of the relationship between Shen Suian and Qu Qingli, she often went to the palace to accompany the Queen Mother when she was a child. The Queen Mother really loved Shen Suian.

"Are you scared after hearing about Lu Yuan's background?" Queen Mother Qu always had a kind face. She could see Shen Sui'an's uneasiness and nervousness.

In the eyes of outsiders, Shen Sui'an is now a woman who is terrified and afraid that she will be abandoned by Lu Yuan, who is known as the prince of the Southern Dynasty.

"Empress Dowager..." Tears immediately welled up in Shen Suian's eyes and he looked at Empress Dowager Qu in fear and helplessness.

Queen Mother Qu felt pity for her and waved to Shen Sui'an, asking her to sit next to her.

"Lu Yuan is not a heartless person. Although your marriage to him was arranged by the emperor, you have been together for two years. When he was kicked out of the Lu family, you stayed with him and never abandoned him. Now that his life story is clear, he naturally will not let you down." Empress Dowager Qu comforted Shen Sui'an in a gentle voice.

Shen Sui'an's voice choked slightly, "Empress Dowager, I am at a loss right now. I insisted on breaking off the engagement and later married Lu Yuan. I am so grateful to the Emperor. If it weren't for the marriage, Lu Yuan and I would never have been able to get married."

"I really thought I could live with Lu Yuan as an equal and grow old together, but now I feel that the future is bleak and I don't know what to do."

As soon as Empress Dowager Qu heard this, she knew that Shen Suian was deeply in love with Lu Yuan. If Lu Yuan, who became a prince, was unwilling to take Shen Suian back, what should she do in her life?

"Don't worry, if Lu Yuan really dares to betray you, people all over the world will despise him." Queen Mother Qu patted Shen Suian on the back.

Shen Sui'an nodded with hope and gratitude, "Thank you, Queen Mother. I also believe in Lu Yuan. He said he would not let me down."

Seeing Shen Suian crying so sadly, Empress Dowager Qu was even more certain that she must not have known Lu Yuan's background before.

"Poor thing." Empress Dowager Qu couldn't help but feel sad. All women in the world depend on men to survive. She understood Shen Sui'an's current anxiety.

"Don't worry. With me here, no one in the capital can bully you. I'll send someone to the Southern Dynasty to have them take you over as a princess."

"Our two countries are now allies, and Yongning is the imperial concubine of the Southern Dynasty. No one will make things difficult for you." Empress Dowager Qu said in a low voice.

Shen Sui'an's heart moved. Was Empress Dowager Qu telling her that the Emperor and the Second Prince would not make things difficult for her?

When leaving the Cining Palace, Shen Sui'an also received two large boxes of rewards.

She breathed a sigh of relief.

Although the Queen Mother treated her well, she did not bet on human nature.

Today, the two countries are indeed allies, but becoming enemies is just a matter of a day.

She still has family in Yong Dynasty. Even if she can go to Southern Dynasty and be with Lu Yuan, what about her grandparents?

"Princess Le'an." Concubine Yao's maid Qinghe appeared at the corner ahead.

Shen Suian quickly took out a handkerchief and wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes.

Qinghe's gaze swept across Shen Suian's swollen eyes.

"Greetings to Princess Le'an." Qinghe bowed calmly.

"It's Aunt Qinghe. I haven't seen her for a while." Shen Sui'an forced a smile.

Qing He: "Yes, Concubine Yao also misses the county lady, and wants to invite the county lady to Zhaoxi Palace to talk for a few words."

Shen Sui'an hesitated for a moment, "Madam Yao is still willing to see me..."

"Her Majesty has always admired the county lady. Knowing that you were entering the palace, she specially asked me to pick you up." Qinghe said.

Although Concubine Yao was under house arrest, the Second Prince was now regent and no one dared to disrespect her.

Shen Suian followed Qinghe to Zhaoxi Palace.

Although Concubine Yao was demoted in rank, the furnishings in Zhaoxi Palace were still based on the specifications of the original imperial concubine.

Princess Yao was dressed in simple and elegant white clothes, with her hair tied up with a simple jade hairpin.

Concubine Yao still cannot get over Guangning's death, and has lost a lot of weight because of it.

"Are you also worried about being abandoned?" Concubine Yao raised her eyebrows and glanced at Shen Sui'an.

She didn't think Shen Sui'an would cry her eyes out for Lu Yuan.

Most of the time it's just a show for others to see.

"Does Guangning's death have anything to do with you?" Concubine Yao asked indifferently.

Shen Sui'an's heart tightened, she knew that Concubine Yao would definitely suspect her.

"Your Majesty, Princess Guangning and I have never had a feud that required a life-and-death fight." Shen Sui'an replied.

All along, Guangning was the one who caused trouble for her first, and then she would fight back.

She never regretted getting rid of Guangning.

Faced with the inhuman Guangning, it would be either her death or her own.

"Guangning did do many wrong things, but she shouldn't be killed by a butcher." Concubine Yao whispered.

"I will not let go of the person who killed her. The truth will be revealed one day."

Shen Sui'an looked at Concubine Yao calmly and frankly, "I hope so too."

"When did you know Lu Yuan's background? Was it when He Jingyao tried to assassinate him last time?" asked Concubine Yao.

"Your Majesty, I only learned about Lu Yuan's background yesterday." Shen Sui'an gave a self-deprecating smile.

Concubine Yao chuckled. She only realized today that Shen Sui'an hid his true colors very well.

Like a simple and ignorant little white rabbit.

She didn't believe that Shen Suian didn't know Lu Yuan's background.

"Even if you already knew it, what can you do? Your identity is different now," said Concubine Yao.

Shen Sui'an: "My lady, in Yong Dynasty, my status is the same."

"I'm not looking for you today to question Lu Yuan's background, Shen Sui'an, you will go to the Southern Dynasty sooner or later. I want to ask you to do something for me." Concubine Yao said.

"Your Majesty, please give your instructions." Shen Sui'an replied.

Concubine Yao said in a deep voice, "I have asked people to track down Lu Heng's whereabouts. After he escaped from Huainan, he went to the Western Regions. He will definitely go to the Southern Dynasty to look for the Bai family."

"When you go to the Southern Dynasty, kill Lu Heng for me."

I'm really happy to help you.

"Your Majesty, if I can meet Lu Heng in the Southern Dynasty in the future, I will definitely send him to you and you can deal with him personally." Shen Sui'an promised.

Concubine Yao nodded gently, "I can also assure you that after you leave Shangjing, no one will embarrass your family."

Shen Sui'an clenched his fingers and showed a proper smile of gratitude, "Thank you, Madam."

This statement actually has another meaning.

Concubine Yao was telling her that even if she left Yong Dynasty, her family was still here, and she could only listen to Concubine Yao and do things.

As more and more people knew about Lu Yuan's life experience, officials in the court had mixed opinions on the matter.

Marquis Jingning requested the emperor several times to imprison Shen Sui'an. Only by having Lu Yuan's female relatives in hand could he ensure that Lu Yuan would not betray the Yong Dynasty.

However, his request was not supported by other officials in the court.

Both believed that doing so would undermine the alliance between the two countries.

Just when everyone was wondering when Lu Yuan would take Shen Sui'an away, another shocking news came from the Southern Dynasty.

The Emperor of the Southern Dynasty did not approve of Lu Yuan's marriage in the Yong Dynasty and wanted to arrange another marriage for him.

As for Shen Suian, I heard that she could be given the status of a concubine.