"We must bring her back—we have to go together to welcome Mother back. I want her to sit in the seat of honor at our wedding next year. Ayuan, let's go prepare right now, let's go to Wuyang State." Bringing Consort Meng back was a matter of extreme urgency; Aran knew that as long as Consort Meng was not home, her man would never be at peace.
"Ranran, this time, I will just take Leng Yi and the others. You stay at the Prince's Estate and prepare for our wedding. Your body has only just recovered and cannot withstand a long, arduous journey. Besides, Wuyang State has never been friendly with our Chu State; this trip is sure to be full of turmoil, and I cannot push you into danger again." Chu Hengyuan had no intention of taking Aran to Wuyang State this time.
"I won't agree to that. I am going with you. Since you know it's dangerous and you can't bear to see me in harm's way, do you think I am willing to let you walk into a den of wolves? Chu Hengyuan, don't be so selfish. Let me tell you, whether you agree or not, my legs are my own. Besides, women have their own advantages. I believe that among all the people you have at your disposal, no woman understands better than I do how to obtain the clues we need! And she is not just your mother; she is my future mother-in-law, so you cannot stop me from going to Wuyang State!" Aran stated her reasons for being determined to go.
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