Chapter 2 Sent to the Military Camp
Yao probably didn't expect that Ji Yunshu had called people from the Ji family over. She glanced at Ji Yunshu with a subtle look and hurriedly explained.
"This brat spoke out of turn after drinking. Prince Ji, please don't misunderstand me. You know how much our family values this marriage. We have followed all the necessary documents and rituals. How could this be a fraudulent marriage?"
As she spoke, she walked up to Ji Yunshu, took her hand, and said affectionately, "You're a bit too arrogant, girl. What man doesn't have a few servants around him? What's the big deal that's worth mobilizing so many people?"
Ji Yunshu couldn't help but sigh in his heart, it turns out that old ginger is still wise.
With just a few words, not only did she minimize Zhao Heng's words and actions, but she also accused her of being jealous.
Ji Yunshu pulled his hand away. "Madam, you're too kind. When I came here just now, I heard the Second Master telling this girl that this was their wedding night. I thought the Second Master was marrying someone else today, so I wanted to ask the elders to come and ask for clarification. The Second Master also just said that this girl gave up my position as the principal wife. It doesn't sound like he was just drunk."
Yao's face froze for a moment, but she quickly forced a smile: "How can you take the nonsense children say in private seriously?"
As she spoke, she waved at Zhao Heng, "Brother Heng, why don't you come over and apologize to your wife? On such a happy day, you actually did something so ridiculous. Just wait and see how your father will deal with you when he gets back."
Although Zhao Heng was reluctant, he knew that it was important to follow his mother's instructions and give Ji Yunshu a way out and get the matter over with as soon as possible.
Then he stepped forward and bowed to Ji Yunshu, "I apologize for my inappropriate words and actions today."
Ji Yunshu accepted his salute firmly, then smiled and said, "Second Master, there's no need to be so polite. Madam is right, this isn't a big deal. But if this girl climbs into bed on the wedding night, won't people say that the Changxing Marquis' Mansion has no rules?"
Zhao Heng saw that even after he had apologized humbly, Ji Yunshu still refused to let Yao Ruolan go. He was about to say something when Yao grabbed him and whispered in his ear, "When you get the title in the future, you can do whatever you want."
Zhao Heng clenched his fists and held back from making a sound.
Although Zhao Shen was a disabled person, he was still the crown prince and the legitimate heir to the Marquis's Mansion.
This marriage with the Marquis of Wu'an was originally Zhao Shen's, and his mother had spent a lot of effort to arrange it.
The Queen Mother and the Marquis of Wu'an would not let their daughter suffer any hardship, so only by marrying her could he inherit the title smoothly.
After Yao comforted her son, she said to Ji Yunshu, "To be honest, I'm sorry. Lan'er is my niece. She has been raised by me since she was a child. She and Heng'er are like siblings. Who could have thought that she would have such thoughts? Now that you can't tolerate her, I will send her away."
Send away?
Where to send it?
Let Zhao Heng be kept outside, causing her family to be destroyed step by step, and then marry her back when he has power?
What sweet dream are you having?
Realizing that he had acted too gently, and that the mother and son thought that this was enough to get away with it, Ji Yunshu said with a smile, "Mother, I don't deserve your words, but since you said that I can't tolerate her, then leave her to me. I will find a good place for her."
Zhao Heng asked alertly, "What are you going to do to her?"
Ji Yunshu looked at Yao Ruolan, who was about to crawl into the ground, and said, "It's a pity to leave such a beautiful face and figure to waste. She likes to flirt with men so much..."
As he spoke, Ji Yunshu smiled sweetly at Ji Yunlan, "Brother, is there a shortage of people like this in the barracks?"
Everyone was stunned.
Is this something a noble lady would say?
Ji Yunlan was also startled by his sister's words and frowned, not understanding her intention.
She's just a woman. Not to mention being sent away, even if she stays in the house, there will be plenty of ways to deal with her later.
Why would you want to expose yourself to public criticism and ruin your reputation?
Yao Ruolan had never thought that because she was sad for a moment and pulled her cousin away from the bridal chamber, things would develop to this point.
She tugged at the corner of Zhao Heng's clothes pitifully, and called out in panic and despair: "Cousin..."
The voice is so sad that it makes people feel pity when they hear it.
When Zhao Heng heard this, he immediately stopped caring about anything else. He protected Yao Ruolan behind him and looked at Ji Yunshu fiercely: "You are dreaming, this is absolutely impossible."
Ji Yunshu felt relieved, it was better to just be in love.
She said aggrievedly, "It was Madam who said to send her away. Why are you angry with me? Who knows if she is clean or not? If I send her to the barracks, I'm afraid the soldiers will get sick."
Madam Yao: “…”
She only said to send the person away, but she didn't say to send him to that kind of place.
Now Ji Yunlan realized that his sister was deliberately provoking Zhao Heng.
As Ji Yunshu wished, Zhao Heng was completely enraged: "Lan'er is my woman. If you dare to touch her, I will never let you go."
He had a ferocious look and a cruel tone.
Ji Yunlan protected his sister behind him and said, "A girl from the Ji family will not tolerate such humiliation. In this case, let's call off the marriage."
He didn't understand his sister's thoughts before. Thinking that his sister would live in the Marquis' Mansion in the future, he didn't say anything because he was afraid to do anything.
Now it seems that she clearly doesn't want this marriage anymore.
When Mrs. Yao heard Ji Yunlan's words, she felt something was wrong, but she didn't think the Ji family would really cancel the engagement.
The person has been carried into the Marquis's mansion in a sedan chair, is it so easy to cancel the marriage?
"Prince, calm down. Yunshu has already married. If the marriage is cancelled now, how will she face the world in the future? Will the other girls in the Ji family get married?"
Ji Yunlan, however, was not threatened at all. He said with a stern face, "Madam, don't worry. The Ji family can afford to raise a young girl."
Ji Yunshu looked at the tall figure standing in front of him and couldn't help but be moved.
What she did would tarnish the reputation of the entire family, which was considered shocking in this era.
But her brother stood in front of her without hesitation.
Things had almost come to this point, and Ji Yunshu tugged at his brother's sleeve and told him his ultimate goal.
"I remember my grandfather arranged a marriage with Zhao Shen, the son of the Marquis of Changxing. I want to marry him. Is that okay?"
Ji Yunlan looked at her in shock, wondering why she would come up with such an idea.
"Ashu, Zhao Shen..." He shook his head, "If you don't want to marry Zhao Heng, let's break off the engagement. I will support you for the rest of your life."
Ji Yunshu smiled and said, "I know, but I want to marry the prince. He is so handsome. I remember he bought me candied haws when I was a child."
She tried hard to think of Zhao Shen's good points and pretended to like Zhao Shen in order to convince Ji Yunlan.
The cancellation of the engagement involved too many things, and on the surface it seemed to be just for Zhao Heng's momentary absurd behavior.
No one would think that Yao Ruolan could threaten her position. It seemed more like she was bullying others by taking advantage of her power.
The reputation of being jealous will make it difficult for all the girls in the Ji family to get married in the future.
Because her mother died early, she grew up under the care of the Empress Dowager.
So this will also make people question the Queen Mother's character.
Ji Yunlan didn't say anything. Compared to Zhao Heng, Zhao Shen was much better in terms of background, appearance, ability and character.
But Zhao Shen is just a useless person now.
How could he let his sister swallow her anger and marry a disabled man for the sake of the family's reputation?
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