Trust your gut feeling
Along the seemingly calm journey. Ronglou wasn't relaxed at all. Somehow, she misses Hongfe's company, his company had always made her feel at ease.
Her gut feeling says that someone was following her. Although she wasn't sure who, it could only mean that it's a bad thing.
Their carriage had been on the road for nearly 3 days. They made some stopovers at night to relax but there was still far from the nearest city.
Peng City is a small city, just slightly larger than Guang Town. It is under the governance of the Peng Family. The Peng Family had been established for almost 100 years. Their family is mostly leaning onto the Military side. Some of its branches serve the army and the Palace.
From her previous life memories, The Main Branch of the Peng Family had supported Xu Fengxin during his campaign for the crown. Although he is named as the Crown Prince, there were still other princes who vied and envy his position.
Peng Wangji was the City Lord of Peng City. He had an official wife and 2 concubines. He also had 3 sons and 1 daughter. A daughter that he spoils the most. In order to help Xu Fengxin with his campaign, the deal was for him to marry that daughter Peng Xue. Peng Xue wasn't that much of a troublesome in Xu Fengxin's harem, yet Yu Ronglou still didn't like her. Still, Peng Xue had given birth to a Princess while Yu Ronglou can't even get the Emperor to sleep with her.
There were still 2 days left until they reach Peng City. At this moment, the closer they get, the more anxious Yu Ronglou became. It was as if there was a trap waiting for her on the City.
Being an Empress on her previous life, she had learned to trust her instincts. Becoming the mother of the nation wasn't an easy job. There were dangers everywhere, including the inner palace. Where Xu Fengxin's harem constantly fought in silence and secrecy. If truth be told, her life had been in constant danger. She had assassinated a dozen times and been poisoned a couple of times. She had been lucky to escape and be saved, at the end she still died.
In order to escape this upcoming trap, she needed to prepare some plans. She told Huangyu what to do when they arrive. She only hopes that the person who was following her is not Xu Fengxin. Although she hated that man to the bone, she still couldn't stop her heart from beating fast whenever she saw him.
Days passed fast whenever you're anxious. The day that they arrived in Peng City, it was almost time for the Mid-Autumn Festival. In her previous life, she had worn a bright light orange colored robe. She was the epitome of beauty inside the Capital. Even then, she showcases her talents in front of the Imperial Family which she gained the Emperor's compliments and the Empress's approval. In the end, she had never captured Xu Fengxin's eyes. In this life, she was running away from that nightmare.
"Yu'er, you know what to do." Yu Ronglou reminded her, as she went inside her room to rest. They just arrived in Peng City and went to rest at an inn.
"Yes, Miss." Huangyu nodded and left. She had an important task to do. Time was ticking, their enemies were closing on them.
As soon as Yu Ronglou had gotten in, She took a bath and rested. Although she was hungry, she waited for Huangyu to return and eat together.
It was still noon but somehow she was more anxious than ever. "I can't stay here long." She murmured. She closed her eyes, in order to get herself calmed down.