Hammer in her left hand, sword in her right, the eldest sister is connected to both worlds.

Chapter 672 She Redeemed Her Past Life Self

"You've already riddled the Western Rong royal family with holes, how come you still..."

As Xue Tong complained, she lifted the curtain of Yu Shu's carriage, and then the smile on her face came to an abrupt end.

The woman rubbed her eyes in disbelief, then looked at the smiling Yu Shu:

"This carriage of yours, could it have been made by His Majesty?"

Seated amidst a sea of ​​peach pink, leaning against a small table with a light green snake pattern, the eldest princess smiled and nodded: "That's right, your brother made it."

"Don't!"

Xue Tong stepped onto the carriage and only then noticed that the pink carriage walls were decorated with subtle purple-pink peony patterns, with intertwined branches and leaves.

"Purple on the outside, red and green on the inside." Xue Tong carefully considered her words: "I don't have a nouveau riche brother."

"What nonsense are you talking about?" The carriage slowly moved forward, and Yu Shu smiled, "To speak ill of the Emperor is punishable by death."

Xue Tong became interested, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Yu Shu: "He's learned how to exterminate nine generations of a family?"

Yu Shu shook her head: "No."

"Then how will he be beheaded?"

"He doesn't like me killing people," Yu Shu said readily. "Like a governor who embezzled public funds, or a county official who abducted women. And my second brother's distant cousin..."

"and many more!"

Xue Tong felt increasingly uneasy as she listened, and finally mustered the courage to raise her hand and interrupt Yu Shu.

"What's wrong?" Yu Shu looked at Xue Tong with clear eyes.

Xue Tong looked at Yu Shu very seriously, her eyes sincere: "I don't think Lin Su can bear such a big burden."

Yu Shu: "He's the emperor, so he can."

Xue Tong: "So...that works too!"

Yu Shu couldn't help but laugh when she saw her compromise: "After all these years, you're still the same as when we first met."

"Because my world didn't last long."

Xue Tong spoke softly: "In my world, I haven't grown up much."

It was just a trip from Mingyangchuan to the desolate region.

An unbearable silence fell over the carriage. After a long while, Yu Shu spoke: "Our teacher passed away two years ago."

“A year ago, my master’s wife also passed away. The two elderly people had no descendants, and I was the one who carried their coffins…”

Yu Shu and Xing Lingchong discussed state affairs on a snowy night years ago, and from then on, they addressed each other as teacher and student. After the late emperor's death, they actively promoted reforms, and for several years thereafter, the court and government supported each other.

But people always grow old and die.

"It was a happy death for the teacher; he wasn't in any pain when he passed away," Yu Shu said softly, a gentle smile on her face.

"The day before he left, he and his teacher invited me to their residence for a meal. That morning, during the morning court session, he even broke the Minister of Works' front tooth with his official tablet."

Xue Tong looked at Yu Shu and laughed, her laughter tinged with tears.

"You don't know, his scepter was specially made by his master's wife, and it's heavier than everyone else's. He would use it to beat his colleagues every day."

Yu Shu's smile faded as she stared intently at Xue Tong:

“Xiao Tong, there will never be another person like him in the Great Yu Dynasty.”

There will never be another Lord Xing who would disregard everything and dedicate his entire life to this country.

After Xing Lingchong's death, Lu Zhaoyue returned to Wuci Town and opened a porcelain kiln to continue running her business. Yu Shu also received a complete set of teacups from her, saying it was a gift for her favorite Shu'er.

"Shu'er wants to be her own moon."

Yu Shu thought she would visit Lu Zhaoyue when she had some free time, but Lu Zhaoyue was too busy, busy annexing the surrounding countries and busy eliminating those who had been trying to trip her up for decades.

By the time she had a chance to free up her time, her master's wife had already become a grave on the back mountain of Wuci Town.

"The teacher is gone, and so is his wife..." Yu Shu murmured softly.

"Now you and His Majesty are leaving too."

Xue Tong felt a little reluctant, but she and Lin Su couldn't stop either.

Xue Lan's plan to forge the world requires Lin Su to go out and take charge of the Ten Thousand Crafts Workshop, and he himself must accompany Xue Lan on this journey.

"I'm sorry," Xue Tong said softly.

"I didn't mean to blame you." Yu Shu raised her hand and ruffled Xue Tong's hair.

“I found my eldest brother’s posthumous child outside last year. He is now ten years old and old enough to ascend the throne.”

Yu Shu's smile was bright, and she exuded the composure unique to those in positions of power.

"You don't need to worry about anything here. It's all just deception and trickery, a game."

"It's just a lament about parting."

Yu Shu had a premonition that this time would be different.

Xue Tong will not return; there will be no more reunions.

But she's used to it; she's lived two lives.

In her previous life, she was sent to the Western Rong for a political marriage and died a tragic death. In this life, she plots every step of the way, causing all those who displease her to die by her own hand.

From his older brothers, to his father, and then to all sorts of court officials and nobles.

Yu Shu used to dream about her past life.

A young woman in her late teens stood far away, smiling gently at her, as if watching another version of herself reach a place she could never reach.

Whenever Yu Shu felt disgusted with her blood-stained hands, she would think of her past life.

"Xiaotong, I feel like I've become too eccentric and withdrawn over the years, but I don't regret it."

"If I do not fight for myself, and for the people of the Great Yu Dynasty, I will have no face to face you, to face my teacher..."

"I have no face to face my former thin and weak self."

Xue Tong reached out and grabbed Yu Shu's trembling hand, which was hidden under her wide sleeve.

"You did nothing wrong."

“Yu Shu, you did nothing wrong.”

"If the world treats you unfairly, then turn the world upside down."

Holding Yu Shu's hand, Xue Tong spoke from the bottom of her heart, with utmost solemnity:

"Yu Shu, I'm so happy for you."

Looking into Xue Tong's round eyes, Yu Shu's tone became lighter:

"Me too."

"She redeemed herself from her previous life."

Having witnessed the entire conversation between the two, Xue Lan spoke softly, adding a compliment to Xue Tong: "As expected of our undefeated 001, this is the first mission he has successfully completed."

001's face darkened, and he wanted to hit her.

"How are you doing over there?"

"I'm eating. After I finish eating, I'll talk to Consort Li, and then I'll prepare to head to the Sky Fish Tide Domain alone, to the Upper Realm." Xue Lan counted on her fingers, and finally said with a smile:

You have two weeks left.

"Half a month is enough. There's not much to do with Yu Shu. I feel like I'm just a useless person who's causing trouble," Xue Tong said, somewhat dejected.

Xue Lan immediately comforted her, "It's okay, we won't compare ourselves to her."

Xue Tong: "Is it because we can't compete?"

Xue Lan: "Knowing it already, asking it still hurts your self-esteem."

Xue Tong fell completely silent.

Knowing he had teased the man away, Lord Wolf chuckled inwardly twice before putting down his chopsticks. He then exchanged a glance with Li Qing, who was diagonally opposite him, said a few words of farewell, and left the banquet.

Night had fallen on the Qinglin River, but the river was bustling with activity. Luxury ships laden with dignitaries were celebrating all night at the dock, their colorful lights illuminating the rippling surface of the river.

Xue Lan stood on a small islet in the middle of the river, waiting for Lady Li, who followed closely behind.

Beneath Li Qing's feet was a giant green snake, ten zhang long, its scales gleaming with a cold light. After Li Qing left, it slowly sank to the bottom of the river.

"There's something I've been wanting to tell you, Miss." The Goddess Jiang walked to Xue Lan's side and spoke in a deep voice:

“A highly skilled senior once visited my Qinglinjiang, saying he was an old friend of yours.”

Xue Lan knew who it was as soon as she heard it.

"It's nothing, just an annoying person."