The quick travel journey of the cold heroine

Chapter 159 The Princess Who Struggled to Protect Herself (3)

Soon Yingfu came back.

"Princess, the Third Prince was seriously injured this time. I have already used medicine for him, but the road was bumpy and I am afraid the wound will split."

After hearing the doctor's report, Shui Zhizi turned around and asked someone to look for the town.

Whether it is because of Xin Zhuyou's status in Lai State or because of the kindness Xin Zhuyou has shown along the way, Shui Zhizi will not let anything happen to Xin Zhuyou.

When they arrived at the inn, Shui Zhizi went to check on Xin Zhuyou's condition first.

The doctor had just re-bandaged Xin Zhuyou's wound, and Shui Zhizi had just walked in when Xin Zhuyou was about to struggle to salute.

Shui Zhizi stopped the man.

"Have a good rest. If I hadn't asked you to leave your people in the mission, you wouldn't have to go into battle in person. I'm sorry."

Xin Zhuyou was surprised and then smiled indifferently.

Shui Zhizi's sincere apology made Xin Zhuyou feel that Shui Zhizi was too easy to talk to.

"If I were with the main group I would only get hurt more seriously, and today it was my own problem."

"Are you soft-hearted again?"

The first time Xin Zhuyou was injured by refugees who stole his things, Xin Zhuyou did not pursue the matter.

Shui Zhizi asked Xin Zhuyou why, and Xin Zhuyou said they were forced to do so.

With Xin Zhuyou's skills, if it weren't for some other reason, it would be difficult for ordinary bandits to hurt him, let alone hurt him so badly.

"It's not that I'm soft-hearted, I just didn't expect it."

Shui Zhizi was puzzled.

"That bandit must have been a soldier from Lai State."

Xin Zhuyou had trained as a soldier, so he could naturally see the familiar skills.

Shui Zhizi's heart tightened. "Have our whereabouts been exposed?" This shouldn't be the case.

"No, they are just ordinary bandits."

That's why Xin Zhuyou was stunned for a moment.

"He must be a deserter." Xin Zhuyou said with a sad look.

"Some troops in Lai have not received their salaries for a long time."

Shui Zhizi understood that there were so many refugees and everyone couldn't even afford to eat, so it was normal that they had no money.

But Shui Zhizi couldn't help but say something that she had been holding back for a long time.

"Your country of Lai is really a mess."

Even though Shui Zhizi was prepared to face all difficulties, she was still caught off guard by the current situation.

"It's much better than when I left." Xin Zhuyou smiled bitterly.

Shui Zhizi was shocked. Could it be worse?

"Ever since the news that Princess Dong Meng was going to marry came out, Lai State has not had a large-scale war with other countries in the past six months.

This is the most peaceful day in Laiguo in recent years."

This is also the reason why Xin Zhuyou is sure that no one else in Lai State will take action against Shui Zhizi.

The benefits that water gardenia brings to Lai State are visible to the naked eye.

"What the princess sees now is much better than what I saw when I went to Dongmeng."

Shui Zhizi raised her eyes sarcastically and said, "Is the current situation of your Lai country really just because of the war with other countries?"

Behind the refugees and bandits that can be seen everywhere are many officials who do nothing or even act tyrannically.

Xin Zhuyou's eyes dodged subconsciously, then looked back.

"So Xin Zhuyou asks the princess not to be swayed by the other princes' offers after you arrive at the Lai Kingdom court, okay?

The State of Lai could no longer withstand major internal strife.

As long as the princess marries the king and helps him stabilize the royal court of Lai, Xin Zhu Youding will follow the princess's lead.

Shui Zhizi smiled calmly and said, "What if there is a conflict between me and your king? Who will the Third Prince listen to?"

"As long as it does not harm Lai State and its people, Xin Zhuyou will follow the princess's arrangements."

Xin Zhuyou said this without any hesitation, but Shui Zhizi did not feel happy at all.

There are only three reasons why Xin Zhuyou can be so decisive. Either the current king of Lai is not a qualified king or the king is not a qualified king.

Or maybe Xin Zhuyou has other thoughts. He may not be loyal to the current King Lai.

If Xin Zhuyou has other thoughts, the situation in Lai State will only become more chaotic.

Of course, there is one last possibility: Xin Zhuyou is lying to her at this moment.

Shui Zhizi asked in a very gentle voice: "Since everyone is fighting for the third prince, why not fight for him? The third prince has good intentions and may be able to make Lai country better."

"Princess, there is no need to test me. I don't have such ambitions, nor do I have the qualifications to compete. I just want to do something for the people of Lai within my ability."

Facing Xin Zhuyou, he did not dodge or evade, and his eyes were able to see through him at a glance.

Shui Zhizi was somewhat moved. She wanted to believe Xin Zhuyou and even admired Xin Zhuyou's righteousness.

Xin Zhuyou's various behaviors along the way proved that he had the people of Lai in his heart.

But Shui Gardenia did not give Xin Zhuyou an answer.

"Third Prince, given the current situation in your Lai country, I am lucky enough to be able to protect myself.

How can I interfere in the internal affairs of your country? The third prince should just take good care of his injuries and rely on himself."

Shui Zhizi left after saying this.

Xin Zhuyou's weak but firm voice came from behind.

"The princess only needs to stand firmly on the king's side, and the other princesses don't need to do anything. I will do everything I can to ensure the princess' safety."

After Shui Zhizi left, she asked the innkeepers to add a stove to Xin Zhuyou's room.

Lai State is really too cold. I heard that the temperature in Lai State is not high even in summer. Shui Zhizi is a little worried.

Back in her room, Shui Zhizi once again took out the information about the State of Lai that the prime minister had given her.

Judging from Xin Zhuyou's current attitude, most of the intelligence about King Lai is accurate.

King Xin Zhuyin of Lai is a warlike, even cruel and bloodthirsty person, but he has military power and his mother is very capable, so he will definitely not be able to step down for a while.

The reason why Xin Zhuyou was loyal to King Lai was because he was attracted by the military power in the king's hands.

The current internal and external troubles faced by the State of Lai can only be resolved by the use of force.

It is unknown how many years it will take to resolve the foreign threats facing Lai State, so Shui Zhizi’s best choice now is to stand firmly on the side of King Lai as Xin Zhuyou said.

In fact, Shui Zhizi had already made this decision when she and Prime Minister Lu analyzed the situation in Lai State.

Because Shui Zhizi felt that the other princes of Lai State were unreliable just by looking at the intelligence.

Xin Zhuyan, the second prince of Lai State, advocated peaceful coexistence with any country and had experience of escaping from the battlefield.

The fourth princess was married to another country as a peacemaker.

The fifth prince, Xin Zhutang, has many concubines in the backyard and has no interest in state affairs.

The sixth prince, Xin Zhushi, was interested in state affairs, but he only had eyes for the throne and internal strife, and didn't care about anything else.

Wait, the other princes also have their own problems.

The third prince Xin Zhuyou's mother was of low status and was born a slave. He had no chance to compete for the throne.

Water gardenias have known these for a long time.

But she didn't expect Xin Zhuyou to be such a kind person.

It was not easy for him to survive in the royal court of Lai and get to where he is today.