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Chapter 119 Tomorrow, Come with Me to Yuzhou

Early February, with its bright spring sunshine, is the perfect time for a spring outing.

Shen Funian invited Wen Jiayue to leave the mansion.

"It's so boring staying in the mansion all day. Let's go out and have some fun."

Wen Jiayue asked, "Where to?"

"Who cares where we go? We'll just play wherever the carriage stops. Why think so much?" Shen Funian pulled her outside. "The weather's nice today, let's go!"

Wen Jiayue followed helplessly.

As the day of the selection draws closer, one can occasionally see carriages carrying women from various prefectures near Chang'an arriving for the selection.

Shen Funian sighed, "Coming here so early, it's still uncertain whether we'll be selected."

Wen Jiayue smiled and said, "We have to give it a try."

Shen Funian suddenly asked, "Speaking of which, your stepsister is of the right age, shouldn't she also participate in the selection?"

Wen Jiayue nodded.

“Then she mustn’t be chosen as a concubine,” Shen Funian said, pursing her lips. “With her hypocritical nature, she’ll definitely take advantage of us.”

Wen Jiayue just smiled and didn't reply.

In her past life, Wen Ruohuan somehow managed to be eliminated in the first round.

Then he stayed at the Wen family residence for another three years, and was still unmarried at the age of eighteen.

Although she's not that old, she'll still face criticism.

Wen Jiayue was worried about her at the time, but Wen Ruohuan was not worried at all. Instead, she comforted her and took the opportunity to stay at the Marquis's residence for a while.

Then she fell victim to Wen Ruohuan's cruelty.

Thinking of these seemingly distant memories, Wen Jiayue sighed softly.

"What are you sighing about? You should have fun when you're out having fun," Shen Fu said. "If you keep looking so sad, I'm never going out with you again."

Wen Jiayue smiled and said, "Then I'll be going? Anyway, I haven't figured it out yet."

Shen Funian immediately said, "No..."

She paused, then snorted, "Fine, I'm the one who needs you."

Wen Jiayue covered her mouth and smiled, then began to talk about her story.

"The auspicious day for changing Yao'er's surname is set for five days from now. How come you have the leisure to leave the manor?"

“I feel nervous staying in the manor all the time,” Shen Funian thought for a moment. “I always feel like it’s not real, like I’m dreaming.”

Wen Jiayue said, "Don't worry, the Marquis is very reliable in handling matters."

“I naturally trust my older brother to handle things,” Shen Funian sighed, “but I just don’t feel at ease.”

Wen Jiayue said, "Why are you sighing too? Don't think about this anymore, have some fun later."

Shen Funian pouted: "I had already forgotten about it, but you insisted on bringing it up."

"Okay, okay, it's my fault," Wen Jiayue said with a smile. "I'll treat you to lunch to make up for it."

"That won't do. I have to spend this money. You should keep your little bit of savings for yourself."

The two chatted and laughed, playing until evening before returning home.

After parting ways, Wen Jiayue returned to her bedroom, only to find a trunk in the next room.

Somewhat surprised, she walked into the inner room, and suddenly remembered that at this time in her previous life, Shen Fuhan would go to Yuzhou.

Is it tomorrow?

After thinking it over carefully, she realized that Shen Fuhan did not return to the mansion until half a month later.

But Yao'er's surname change is a big event in five days. What should we do?

She couldn't help but frown. If she had remembered this when the date was set, she might have been able to do it earlier.

However, changing the surname is a done deal, so delaying it by half a month won't hurt.

With that thought in mind, Wen Jiayue felt relieved.

Upon entering the inner room, Shen Fuhan was taking clothes out of the wardrobe.

Wen Jiayue pretended not to know and asked, "Is the Marquis leaving the capital?"

“We’re going to Yuzhou tomorrow,” Shen Fuhan said. “You should go too.”

Wen Jiayue was stunned for a moment: "Me?"

She suddenly found it ridiculous.

In her past life, she could never persuade Shen Fuhan, and she never left Chang'an until her death. In this life, she was able to leave easily.

But she didn't want to go.

She said, slowly and deliberately, "I'm not going."

Seemingly surprised that she would refuse, Shen Fuhan looked at her with slight astonishment.

"Why?"

Wen Jiayue quickly came up with a reason: "Zhaozhao is still young and can't be separated from me. Your Highness, please go by yourself."

Shen Fuhan said, "Zhaozhao has a wet nurse to take care of her, so you don't need to do it yourself."

"I can't let her go."

Finally realizing that she wasn't just pretending to refuse, Shen Fuhan put down what he was holding and came to her side.

"Haven't you always wanted to leave the capital?"

Wen Jiayue asked cautiously, "When?"

She was certain that this was the first time Shen Fuhan had left the capital since she married into the Marquis's household.

She hadn't mentioned it before, had she? Did Shen Fuhan know something and was testing her?

Wen Jiayue clenched her hands nervously.

“The day my fourth brother returned from Jinzhou,” Shen Fuhan paused, “and you’ve been reading travelogues all this time.”

Wen Jiayue secretly breathed a sigh of relief and explained, "I wanted to go then, but I don't want to now. As for the travelogue, it's just to pass the time."

Shen Fuhan pinched the bridge of his nose: "You really don't want to go?"

He thought she would agree, but she kept making excuses.

Wen Jiayue nodded without hesitation.

In her past life, she wanted to travel to various places with him, simply because she wanted to take care of him.

Now, she couldn't wait for him to stay in Yuzhou for another half month.

Shen Fuhan said in a deep voice, "But I want you to go."

Wen Jiayue paused, then asked, "Why?"

"because……"

Shen Fuhan hesitated. He had never thought she would refuse, so he couldn't find a suitable excuse for a moment.

He was worried that telling her about the dream directly might frighten her.

His timing in going to Yuzhou was too coincidental; it happened right before he changed his surname.

He dared not think that when he returned, all that would be left would be her remains.

Although he didn't know when she died in his dream, the portrait was so young, almost identical to her current appearance, that he couldn't help but overthink it.

Is it possible that even changing one's surname in advance won't prevent it?

Perhaps, only by staying by his side could she be truly safe.

Seeing that he remained silent, Wen Jiayue pressed him for an answer: "Why?"

Shen Fuhan lowered his eyes and said, "It's nothing. You can come with me tomorrow."

Wen Jiayue laughed angrily: "I already said I'm not going, don't you understand what I'm saying?"

It's utterly absurd. He was the one who wouldn't let her go in her past life, but he's the one who insists she go in this life!

It was the same person, yet they made completely different decisions.

If she hadn't known that Shen Fuhan hadn't been reborn and was still the same as before, she would have really been suspicious.

“I understand,” Shen Fuhan said after a moment of silence. “But I hope you will go.”

Wen Jiayue was taken aback: "Why is that?"

Unable to hide it any longer, Shen Fuhan had no choice but to say, "I had a dream last night."

Wen Jiayue's heart stirred slightly. Could it be a dream related to her past life?

She couldn't help but ask, "What did you dream about?"

Shen Fuhan was pondering whether to tell the truth or lie when suddenly a brilliant idea struck him.

He said calmly, "Come with me to Yuzhou tomorrow, and I will tell you."