Chapter 97 Give Each Other Some Time
Du Ziheng brought in the bowl of medicine. Seeing that she had opened her eyes, he said calmly, "You're awake? The medicine isn't too hot anymore."
Yu Zhiyi: "...Did you know I would wake up at this time?"
Du Ziheng shook his head: "It's just a guess."
After all, she was unconscious for almost half a day last time.
Despite this suspicion, he still came in to check on the medicine every now and then, and after the medicine had cooled down, he would have it warmed up to six or seven tenths of its original temperature.
The medicinal liquid carried the unique sweet aroma of traditional Chinese medicine, but Yu Zhiyi knew that the medicine would taste bitter and astringent after entering her mouth.
She didn't mince words; she picked up the bowl and drank the medicine in one gulp.
Anyway, they're just some nourishing medicinal herbs; at most, they'll just make her feel hot and bothered for a couple of days.
Du Ziheng's eyes flickered slightly.
He had wanted to ask this last time: "Isn't it bitter?"
Every time he gets sick and needs to take medicine, he needs to mentally prepare himself before he can swallow it all at once.
Don't talk about how tough men are. Even tough men are afraid of hardship. Otherwise, why would every noble family prepare so much candy?
Yu Zhiyi's expression was too calm, as if she were only drinking a bowl of ordinary water, not medicine that was so bitter it made her want to vomit.
Yu Zhiyi tilted her head to look at him: "It's not bitter, you can try it if you don't believe me."
Du Ziheng thought for a moment, then actually dipped his finger in the medicinal liquid and tasted it, and then...
I almost threw up.
Yu Zhiyi watched as the person put on the mask of pain in a short time, and a smile appeared on her lips.
Just as Du Ziheng was about to accuse someone of lying, he looked up and saw the smile in her eyes. He paused for a moment, then put on a stern face and said, "Madam Du, those who lie will always be lied to."
Yu Zhiyi raised an eyebrow: "You think you can fool me?"
Du Ziheng was humiliated.
Looking at his accusing expression, Yu Zhiyi felt great.
Perhaps fearing he would be driven mad by her "shamelessness," Du Ziheng uttered a harsh remark and left the room.
The moment the door closed, Du Ziheng sighed.
Being able to make her laugh should make her feel... a little better, right?
Before long, Madam Yao entered the room and, seeing that Yu Zhiyi was awake, naturally showered her with concern and care.
Yu Zhiyi noticed that her mother seemed preoccupied and asked, "Mother, has something happened?"
Yao sighed helplessly, "You really can't hide anything from me."
Something happened after you fell into a coma.
She couldn't tell whether this was good or bad. Although Yi'er had severed ties with the Yu family, and she felt that it was a good thing, what about Yi'er?
What was she thinking?
Anyway, Yi'er will find out after leaving the palace, so it's better for her to tell her first and let Yi'er be mentally prepared.
"His Majesty has dismissed Minister Yu from his post and ordered them to be dragged out of the Meridian Gate and beheaded because of the Yu family's deceitful behavior and plot against the royal family."
Yu Zhiyi was surprised for a moment but quickly calmed down. After all, given what the people from the Yu family had done, it was indeed not unjust for them to be beheaded.
But she had a feeling that these people were not dead.
After all, she didn't see any signs of death on their faces.
Sure enough, Yao said, "They were dragged to the palace gate, but they ran into Young Master Yu, who was carrying a pardon."
Yu Zhiyi was surprised: "Third Brother?"
She wasn't surprised that the Yu family had a get-out-of-jail-free card.
This pardon was obtained by Minister Yu's grandfather at the cost of his life.
Emperor Hui was assassinated, and Minister Yu's grandfather shielded him with his own body, saving the emperor, but he succumbed to his injuries.
Emperor Hui, grateful for his kindness, granted the Yu family a golden token granting them immunity from death. He publicly announced that from now on, unless the Yu family members intended to usurp the throne, they could be spared death no matter how serious their crimes were, as long as they presented the golden token.
This gold medal has always been enshrined in the ancestral hall by the Yu family.
Madam Yao nodded: "Yes, Third Young Master Yu."
She sighed, "I never expected that this unassuming third young master would be so farsighted. If he hadn't arrived today with the gold medal, Minister Yu... no, the entire Yu Congwen family would probably be dead by now."
Yu Zhiyi remained silent.
Madam Yao held her hand: "Mother knows you are cold on the outside but warm on the inside. However, the Yu family is not a good place. It's better to leave now. From now on, the Du family will be your home. Your father, Youlin, and I will all be your family."
“You don’t need to feel burdened. Your father and I have already discussed it. There’s no rush to have an heir. If we really can’t do it in the end, we’ll adopt one of the children from the royal family into your name.”
Yu Zhiyi was stunned.
She asked, puzzled, "Why bother?"
“Yi’er, let me tell you something from the bottom of my heart. If you had been injured right after you got married, I might have considered having Youlin take a concubine to continue the Du family line. Also, since you and Youlin are not getting along and You Bingyue is involved, I might allow you to get a divorce.”
“But Yi’er, people are all made of flesh and blood. Your father and I like you very much and are very grateful for everything you have done for the Du family.”
"No matter what, your mother will never push you into an abyss of destruction."
"You are still young and always think you are capable. Moreover, you are divorced, so even after leaving the Prime Minister's residence, your life will not be too bad."
"But silly child, this world is hard, and it is even more harsh on women. Divorce, to put it nicely, is a peaceful separation, but to put it bluntly, it is no different from divorce."
"Once the world views you with prejudice, your abilities may become your original sin..."
Yu Zhiyi frowned, wanting to say that she didn't care.
Yao continued, "Don't be so quick to dismiss me. Let me hear my plan, shall we?"
“I know you still mind that Youlin left you on your wedding day, and you also mind his relationship with You Bingyue. So, I will not force you to accept him, nor will I force you to consummate your marriage.”
“We’ll give each other a few years. If after a few years you still can’t accept Youlin and don’t want to continue this marriage, your father and I can decide for you to leave.”
"These past few years have been enough for you to demonstrate your abilities and consolidate your position. By then, no one will dare to question you anymore, and even if they do, you will have enough confidence to shut them up."
"As for Youlin... in the next few years, we will not allow him to take a concubine, let alone allow him to have affairs."
What do you think?
To be honest, given that Yu Zhiyi cannot actively sever this causal relationship, Yao's proposal is quite tempting.
Can……
Yu Zhiyi frowned: "That's not appropriate..."
Madam Yao quickly interrupted her: "It was indeed inappropriate! What happened on our wedding night wasn't just Youlin's fault, I was also at fault..."
Yu Zhiyi: "? What does this have to do with you?"
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, and a strange yet distinctive voice rang out: "Madam Du, is the young mistress awake?"
As if she had met a savior, Madam Yao breathed a slight sigh of relief: "I'll go see who it is."
The visitor was a young eunuch from the emperor's side, who respectfully said, "His Majesty requests the presence of the young mistress."
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