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However, County Magistrate Shen repeatedly emphasized that Qing County was a border region, frequented by Liaodan and Meng slaves, and hence not very safe. Cai Wei was Juhua's best friend and also Madam Cui's favorite junior. He had to ensure her safety to avoid any mishaps that would sadden the two women of the family.
Lord Shen County said this to show that his actions were not out of flattery or personal motives, but from a concern for his daughter, his friend, and the younger generation of his wife.
Cai Wei could not decline such earnest intentions and finally consented.
Throughout the journey, the grand spectacle made Cai Wei feel uncomfortable. In the past, whenever she traveled by the horse carriage, she always liked to lift the curtain and watch the street, but today, she just sat quietly inside, unwilling to witness the awe or hostile gazes of the people looking at her carriage.