Chapter 363: The Crown Prince's Wife
The next day, Zhao Xuan came to see Ji Yunshu early in the morning wearing riding clothes.
But when he entered the room and saw Zhao Shen was still there, he walked forward and saluted somewhat stiffly.
She is not familiar with this elder brother.
A pair of sisters came from the third room, but she was the only one here at the moment. Zhao Shen thought about it and knew what was going on.
He said to her gently, "Now that you're out, just have fun and don't worry too much."
After that, he reminded Ji Yunshu to bring more people with him and pay attention to safety, then he went out.
Zhao Xuan probably didn't expect that this elder brother who seemed a little cold and taciturn would be like this in front of his elder sister-in-law, and she couldn't help but look at him twice more out of curiosity.
Ji Yunshu smiled and said, "Don't listen to your elder brother's alarmist words. There are guards brought by the emperor over there in the enclosure, so there will be no danger."
Zhao Xuan smiled and said, "I know that big brother cares about sister-in-law."
Ji Yunshu listened to her and said without hesitation: "Isn't it natural for him to care about me? But you are also at the age of looking for a partner. What kind of person do you want to find? I will help you keep an eye on it."
Zhao Xuan lowered her head shyly: "Sister-in-law, what are you talking about?"
How can a girl choose this kind of thing on her own?
Ji Yunshu, however, put away the teasing expression on his face. "Marriage is a lifelong commitment. The only thing I can help you with is family background. How you live your life after marriage depends on you. So if you have any ideas, you'd better speak up as soon as possible. It's better than regretting it later."
Zhao Xuan was not an ungrateful person. She understood that although Ji Yunshu's words were against the rules, they were truly for her own good.
She had actually thought about the concerns of her second sister Zhao Fei.
Madam Yao and the Crown Prince's wife are not on good terms. Which side should she stand on?
She thought about it for a long time and felt that the Crown Prince's wife should stand.
Just look at my second brother's marriage and you will know. Madam Yao knew that my second brother liked Yao Ruolan, but she still forced him to marry a noble lady from a wealthy family, which made my second brother's family restless. The marriage almost led to enmity.
If her marriage were left to Mrs. Yao, would she care about her life or death?
Ji Yunshu's question now further strengthened her choice.
"I," Zhao Xuan bit her lip and said, "I just hope that I won't be like my parents in the future."
It's not just her parents. To be honest, there is almost no happy marriage around her.
My uncle and aunt live in two separate houses. I heard that my uncle has never stepped into my aunt's house.
My second uncle and second aunt lived in two different places and only saw each other once a year. Of course, my second aunt had passed away.
Her father doted on his concubines and rarely visited her mother's room.
Thinking of this, she couldn't help feeling discouraged. If possible, she felt that it would be fine not to get married.
Ji Yunshu was stunned for a moment. She had also heard about the affairs of the third house. It was almost openly stated that her third uncle favored his concubine and neglected his wife.
However, the Changxing Marquisate has always kept a low profile, and my third uncle has no official position, so naturally no one pays attention to this matter.
It's just difficult for this little girl to grow up in such a family.
Ji Yunshu sighed: "You are still young, don't worry, let's take our time and we will find the right one."
Zhao Xuan nodded: "Thank you for worrying about me, sister-in-law."
Ji Yunshu smiled and said, "Of course. Well, aren't we going hunting on horseback? Let's go."
With that, the two of them led their men to the paddock.
There were a lot more people today, and they ran into a few people as soon as they entered.
As soon as Xiao Yue saw her, she ran over immediately: "Sister Ah Shu, why are you here just now?"
She looked at Zhao Xuan beside her and asked, "What is this?"
Ji Yunshu introduced her, "This is Third Uncle's daughter. She also likes riding and shooting, so I brought her out. You must not bully her."
Xiao Yue said dissatisfiedly: "What are you talking about? Am I the kind of person who would bully others casually?"
Ji Yunshu nodded affirmatively: "You are."
This girl has always been spoiled and domineering, and I used to always quarrel with her.
Xiao Yue said angrily, "I won't bully anyone. Leave this little sister to me. I promise I won't let her get hurt."
Ji Yunshu laughed and said, "Forget it, your own riding and archery skills are not that great."
Xiao Yue's face almost turned green: "Why do you always expose my shortcomings?"
As the two were talking, another voice interrupted: "I heard that you, Yue'er, used to quarrel with Miss Ji whenever you met. I didn't expect that your relationship is so good."
Ji Yunshu looked up and found that the person who spoke was Xiao Ting from Prince Yong's Mansion.
She had been in the capital for some time, and Ji Yunshu had only met her a few times in some major occasions, and they had never spoken.
Now, Ji Yunshu didn't think it was a coincidence.
She smiled and said, "Yue'er and I were just joking. I didn't expect that the girl, who is far away in Yongzhou, is so well-informed."
The smile on Xiao Ting's face froze. She finally understood why so many people said that Ji Yunshu was difficult to deal with.
She has to be defended against every word she says, she is really not to be underestimated.
"Madam, you're joking. I grew up in Yongzhou. I've been bored these days since I came back, so I've been asking about what's happened in the capital over the years. I want to avoid breaking taboos."
Ji Yunshu didn't believe her nonsense, but since what she said was reasonable, she wouldn't hold on to it.
"Miss Xiao is too cautious. But what taboos can you possibly break by staying in the capital for a few days? Or does His Royal Highness Prince Yong intend for you to choose a good husband in the capital?"
Xiao Yue was still a grown-up girl after all, and even though she was thick-skinned, she felt a little embarrassed to talk about marriage: "Oh, I just followed my brother to the capital to celebrate the emperor's birthday. How would I know what father meant?"
Xiao Yue said frankly, "It's been a while since the Emperor's birthday banquet. Why haven't you returned to Yongzhou yet?"
Xiao Ting: "..."
She took a deep breath and forced a smile on her face: "I grew up in Yongzhou since I was a child. Of course I want to see more of the prosperity of the capital. It just so happens that the emperor is visiting the palace, so I want to come and see it."
Xiao Yue said, "Is that so? I was saying that there's already a brother named Kun in the capital. Actually, he's the prince of your Prince Yong's Mansion, and his status is more noble. Having him congratulate the emperor on his birthday is enough, so there's no need for you to come. So you just want to broaden your horizons."
Looking at Xiao Ting's expression, which was so stiff that she could barely maintain it, Ji Yunshu had to admit that he had underestimated Xiao Yue in the past.
She was afraid that if Xiao Yue continued talking, Xiao Ting would not be able to help but kill her, so she pulled Xiao Yue and said, "Aren't we going hunting? It's getting late, let's go."
"Oh, yes, I just picked out a well-behaved horse. We'll compete to see who catches more prey."
Xiao Yue acted as if she had never said anything that embarrassed Xiao Ting. She said goodbye to her without any hesitation and pulled Ji Yunshu and Zhao Xuan towards the stable.
After they walked away, Ji Yunshu asked her, "What grudge do you have against Xiao Ting? Why did you offend her in person like this?"
Xiao Yue curled her lips and said, "It's not that I have any grudge against her, it's that she's just trying to find fault with me. During the days since she returned to Beijing, I've run into her several times on various occasions. She always sticks close to me and keeps saying things that are half-truths. I've been annoyed with her for a long time."
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