Chapter 238 The Emperor is in Trouble
"How is it different?"
Ji Yunshu did not see the emperor when he entered the palace this time, and he was not sure what he was referring to.
Zhao Shen thought for a moment and said, "That change is very subtle, I can't really explain it."
Ji Yunshu nodded. If the emperor really had the changes that Zhao Shen described, it would be difficult to detect.
At least even the Queen Mother and the Empress didn't notice it.
She said, "If I had known earlier, I would have gone to see the emperor."
After all, she grew up with the emperor and was familiar with him. If there was anything unusual, she might be able to see it.
Zhao Shen shook his head: "I'll handle this matter. It's best if you don't come to the palace again from now on."
When Ji Yunshu heard his words, she suddenly remembered that her aunt had just kicked her out of the palace and asked her to come less often in the future.
She asked anxiously, "Will something happen in the palace?"
Zhao Shen shook his head. "Not really. The Emperor and the Queen Mother aren't that pushy. The Queen Mother probably said that because she doesn't want you to get involved in palace affairs. By the way, have you asked the Queen Mother about that woman?"
Ji Yunshu said, "I've seen her in person. You can't even imagine how beautiful she is. Not even you can compare to her. Not to mention men, I think it's normal for women to fall in love with her."
Comparing him to a woman, Zhao Shen couldn't help but frown when he heard this: "Let's not talk about whether she's beautiful or not, what about her?"
Ji Yunshu shook his head: "I can't tell. She looks like a fairy who is not interested in worldly affairs. She is cold and noble, and seems to have no worldly desires at all."
Zhao Shen's fingers tapped the table unconsciously: "A woman of extraordinary beauty, the emperor is afraid that he will be in trouble."
Ji Yunshu smiled and said, "The Emperor must be so happy to have such a beautiful woman throw herself at him. Why are you so worried?"
Zhao Shen asked in confusion, "Why do you not trust the emperor?"
He has actually always been puzzled by this question. Even though the emperor had doubts about the Ji family, he did nothing in the end.
Even in his previous life, when the relationship between the emperor and the empress dowager was so bad, he never did anything to the Ji family.
Whether it was Ji Yunshu or the father and son of the Ji family, they all died due to the scheming of Zhao Heng or King Yong.
Such a big scheme was even aimed at the emperor.
Ji Yunshu had never thought about this problem. Her distrust of the emperor seemed to be instinctive.
Even though the emperor was actually very good to her, he agreed to her requests regardless of whether it was difficult or not.
She also knew that if she hadn't received the emperor's decree granting the marriage, it wouldn't have been so easy to resolve, even if it was for Zhao Shen and the Changxing Marquisate.
But she is the beneficiary after all.
Even though he knew that she was the daughter of the Ji family, he still gave her the token when she went to Suzhou.
Later she learned the meaning of the token from Zhao Shen.
As if I were here in person, each one of these four words counts.
If she or the Ji family really had ulterior motives, it would be of little use even if someone was sent to follow her.
These things can prove that as an emperor, the emperor has given her and the Ji family the greatest trust.
But she just couldn't really trust the emperor, and had even been considering a way out for the Ji family.
She always felt that after the emperor got rid of Prince Yong, he would not leave behind the Ji family, which would cause him endless troubles.
"That's normal, right? He's the emperor, and what he needs is loyalty, not trust."
Zhao Shen shook his head. "He's the emperor. You're right to be on guard against him, but I think your attitude towards him is a bit biased. Just like this time, you clearly knew something was wrong, but because of that woman, you assumed that no man could resist such beauty. So, even if the emperor fell for a honey trap, you deserved it."
Ji Yunshu subconsciously wanted to refute, but he couldn't say anything.
Because what Zhao Shen said was right.
This matter was actually weird from the very beginning.
The emperor's physique shouldn't have been treated with Chinese medicine, but he was.
At that time, a woman suddenly appeared who was so beautiful that no man could refuse.
But this woman's identity and background are very clear and there is no doubt about it.
The emperor suppressed the matter at the time and did not make it public. It seemed that he had no intention of giving the other party a legal status, but the woman happened to be pregnant.
The more Ji Yunshu thought about it, the more he felt a chill down his spine: "If that woman really has a problem, then is she pregnant with the emperor's child?"
It’s really hard to say. Although no man can enter the harem, who knows the truth?
After all, there had been incidents of Concubine Lan having an affair with a guard during the previous emperor's time.
Since the matter involved the concubines in the harem, Zhao Shen couldn't ask the emperor for details, so he couldn't tell what was going on.
But there is no doubt that there must be something wrong with this Concubine Yi.
"I have a feeling that this Concubine Yi will be the most difficult person we have ever met."
Ji Yunshu was surprised: "This is the first time I hear you praise a woman like this."
You should know that he did not have such an evaluation of Lu Ningshuang and Yao.
Those two women were truly extraordinary.
Of course, she also felt that Concubine Yi was not simple. If she was not as pure and flawless as she looked, she must be unfathomable.
Beauty plus wisdom, a perfect match.
Zhao Shen said, "I never look down on women. You may not know the emperor very well, and you don't know how far he has gone for the queen over the years. He would never embarrass the queen for a woman or a child. His current behavior has crossed his own boundaries."
Ji Yunshu recalled the Empress's carefree words and actions and smiled, "The Emperor may have once been truly devoted to the Empress, but sincerity can change rapidly. You say this because you probably haven't seen Concubine Yi and don't understand how stunning her beauty is."
Zhao Shen didn't expect to hear Ji Yunshu's true feelings at this time.
Sincerity changes rapidly.
So she believed in his feelings for her, but felt that these feelings would not last.
He couldn't tell what he was feeling for a moment, but he quickly calmed down and said firmly, "The Emperor is not that kind of person. How about we make a bet?"
Although Ji Yunshu knew that he didn't understand the emperor as well as Zhao Shen did, he couldn't help but ask curiously, "What's the bet?"
Zhao Shen said, "I bet there must be something hidden behind Concubine Yi's affair, and it's not just that the Emperor is attracted by her beauty and has fallen in love with someone else."
Ji Yunshu didn't know why he was so obsessed with this, but no matter what the emperor thought, the fact was that he slept with a woman, made her pregnant, and directly made this woman a concubine.
She curled her lips and said, "Let's gamble. What if you lose?"
Zhao Shen smiled and said, "If I lose, you can do whatever you want."
Ji Yunshu also said straightforwardly: "Okay, if I lose, I'll let you deal with me."
As she said this, Zhao Shen's slightly furrowed brows instantly relaxed.
Ji Yunshu ignored him and looked out the window. He saw people coming and going on the street. It was almost March, and students from all over the country who were taking the exams had basically arrived in the capital.
The streets are much busier than usual.
Zhao Shen also looked outside the car. Seeing this scene, he felt much more relaxed. However, after a while, he saw a group of people gathered in front of him, and they seemed to be arguing about something.
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