After his speech, Xie Wanqing was indeed much relieved.

Turned around, she thought about Consort Shufei and the Crown Prince in the palace.

The events at the Lantern Festival palace banquet are still vivid in her mind, Lu Ziyuan’s persistence towards her was clearly understood by Shufei. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

In the past few months, Lu Ziyuan’s momentum in the court has become increasingly strong, making it almost impossible for the Crown Prince and Second Prince, both previous popular crown prince candidates, to breathe.

He is not only the only prince to be titled king, but also the only one with real power, and also a legitimate heir of Empress Yuan.

From birth to personal ability, he is outstanding in every aspect, without even a half weakness, except perhaps a little aloof.

But he gained fame at a young age, and is a military general with outstanding achievements, so his lack of scholarly humility is completely understandable.

Even the most strict and rigid ministers couldn’t find a single fault.

Anyone with discerning eyes can see that this emerging Fifth Prince is the Holy Emperor’s most favored candidate for Crown Prince.

Lu Ziyuan’s road to the throne is almost unimpeded.

In the struggle for the throne, there is no place for sentiments. When the road becomes impassable, would Consort Shufei and the Crown Prince turn their thoughts onto her again?

Even if Xie Wanqing doesn’t want to admit it, Lu Ziyuan’s one and only weakness seems to be her.

Because of his stubbornness, she might be forced into the struggle for the crown prince position again in this lifetime.

Perhaps she had been entangled with Lu Ziyuan for too long, long enough to become numb, Xie Wanqing couldn’t even muster up anger, just felt helpless in her heart, "I indeed can’t use things of unknown origin, lest I unknowingly fall victim."

"So afraid?" Pei Yuqing paused and lowered his gaze, seeing her expression was not joking, he held her hand and pointedly said: "Worried about being implicated by Lu Ziyuan?"

"Being vigilant is good, but overthinking harms the body," Xie Wanqing hadn’t yet spoken, he gently smiled and reassured her: "I will arrange a few more Hidden Guards for you, even if you leave the Capital, I will let Pei Er stay to look after you. If you’re still uneasy, then try to go out less, protect yourself wisely."

As he said, even if those people really have some malicious intent, no matter what means they use, it is absolutely impossible for them to reach into Xuanhua Courtyard and cause trouble.

Xie Wanqing deeply agreed, she said, "Forget about Pei Er, he is your long-term follower, what is it to leave him to me? Besides, you are more dangerous being outside the Capital, you need more competent subordinates around you."

Pei Er holds a position equivalent to Ming Fengming Jian by Lu Ziyuan’s side, he is an absolute and reliable confidant.

Pei Yuqing just smiled quietly, to him, this was nothing but a trivial matter, since it’s decided, he didn’t continue to talk about it.

Xie Wanqing asked again, "Have you decided when to leave the Capital?"

Pei Yuqing replied, "If everything goes as expected, it will be in three days."

"So soon?" Xie Wanqing was taken aback, showing reluctance in her eyes.

He hadn’t left yet, and she was already feeling reluctant.

Even considering playing tricks to make him agree to take her along.

Compared to reluctance, Pei Yuqing would only feel it deeper than her.

But he knows that staying in the Capital would be safer for her, and when she is safe, he can concentrate on his duties and return early.

Princess Duan Yang, aware of her son leaving the Capital, even temporarily set aside her daughter’s marriage arrangement and called him in for inquiries.

Xie Wanneng was not idle either; she went to see Pei Yuxuan and informed him of what Xie YanYu said yesterday.

Unexpectedly, as soon as the conversation started, Pei Yuxuan interrupted with a smile, "Thank you, sister-in-law, for your concern, I’m aware of all this."