Chapter 387 News from the North
As for what Yao asked her to do, Zhao Fei glanced at Ji Yunshu and felt a little hesitant.
However, she did not dwell on it for too long. Her sister-in-law obviously liked Zhao Xuan more. Even if she sided with her now, she might not necessarily help her.
Ji Yunshu talked to the sisters Zhao Xuan and Zhao Fei for a while, then sent them back.
She went to rest in the room that had been cleaned up by the maids.
When Zhao Shen finished settling things in the other courtyard and returned, he found that she had fallen asleep.
The weather has been getting hotter these past two days. Even though we are in the mountains and it is much cooler than the capital, the midday sun is still unbearable.
He washed his face with cold water and felt much refreshed. When it was time to eat, he saw that Ji Yunshu was sleeping soundly and he had no appetite, so he simply lay down next to Ji Yunshu.
Maybe it was because he didn’t sleep well last night due to the change of bed, but Ji Yunshu slept very deeply. When he woke up, the sun had already set.
Zhao Shen had woken up a long time ago. Since he had nothing to do, he leaned against a soft pillow and read a book.
Seeing Ji Yunshu move, he put down the book in his hand and asked, "Are you hungry? Do you want someone to serve you food?"
It wasn't time for dinner yet. Ji Yunshu had just woken up and was too lazy to move, so he shook his head and said, "It's already this late, let's eat together in the evening."
Zhao Shen had no objection to her words. He played with her hair that was scattered on the pillow and asked, "Are you still feeling sleepy?"
Ji Yunshu shook his head: "I can just take a moment to relax from this busy life."
Zhao Shen couldn't help but laugh: "You use the stolen free time to sleep?"
Ji Yunshu couldn't help but sigh, "It's okay for you, you're in the imperial court, so you have a lot to do, but I'm clearly an idler, yet I'm so busy every day that I don't even know what I've done."
Zhao Shen's fingers unconsciously smoothed her hair bit by bit: "You've been busy these past few days. Thank you for your hard work."
Ji Yunshu felt a little embarrassed for once. Compared to Zhao Shen, he actually didn't do anything.
"It's not that hard, and I didn't do anything. So, how come you have time today?"
Ji Yunshu found it very strange that Zhao Shen actually slept with her in broad daylight.
"It's really nothing, it's too hot."
Zhao Shen looked at Ji Yunshu with lowered brows and said lightly.
Ji Yunshu couldn't help but smile at his cold and lonely appearance.
"So you feel hot too?"
Zhao Shen was puzzled: "Why don't I feel hot?"
Ji Yunshu smiled and said, "Isn't there a saying that goes, 'When your heart is calm, you will naturally feel cooler.'"
Zhao Shen's aloof and cool appearance makes people feel cool even in the hot summer.
Zhao Shen was helpless: "You are in the mood to tease me."
Ji Yunshu touched his nose and said, "You are so beautiful, just like a fairy from heaven. It makes people wonder if you have no emotions."
Zhao Shen placed one hand on her waist, his lips almost touching her earlobe: "Don't you know whether I have seven emotions and six desires?"
His breath was hot, dyeing Ji Yunshu's cheeks crimson.
She raised her eyes and saw his passionate and affectionate gaze on her.
It's somewhat inconsistent with his overall temperament, but inexplicably attractive.
Ji Yunshu couldn't help but grab his collar and kissed him on the lips.
Since she was so proactive, Zhao Shen naturally wouldn't be polite. He tightened his hands on her waist and took the initiative.
The two of them made love in broad daylight, and while eating, Ji Yunshu was still regretting that he had no self-control.
It was so easy for her to be bewitched by Zhao Shen.
Zhao Shen saw that she was distracted, so he picked up some vegetables for her with his chopsticks and asked, "What are you thinking about?"
Ji Yunshu shook his head and ate the vegetables slowly.
Zhao Shen didn't say anything. After dinner, it was completely dark and a little cooler outside.
Zhao Shen took Ji Yunshu for a walk.
Ji Yunshu actually didn't want to go.
It has to be said that such activities are very physically demanding. Even though she slept for the whole afternoon, she still felt tired.
Zhao Shen refused to let her go to bed: "It's not good for your health to lie down right after dinner. The room is very stuffy. It's finally cooler now. Come out and get some fresh air."
Ji Yunshu really didn't understand why this person was so energetic.
The two walked a few steps, and Ji Yunshu noticed that he was silent and seemed to be thinking about something. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Do you have something to say to me?"
"Mobei..."
Zhao Shen said two words, paused, and then said, "What do you think about Wu Jina's matter?"
Ji Yunshu finally understood: "Of course Wu Rina won't stay in Da Xia. Is there any news from the north?"
Zhao Shen nodded. "Your Majesty received a secret report from the north today. The King of Mobei has assembled his elite cavalry and will likely dispatch troops soon."
Ji Yunshu's heart sank: "What is he waiting for?"
Zhao Shen said, "His original plan was probably a surprise attack, but General Ji has been extremely vigilant, especially since Mobei sent people to negotiate. He hasn't let up a bit. Their previous plan isn't working. I guess he's waiting for a reason to start a war."
Since the sneak attack failed, we have to fight openly.
In this case, a reasonable excuse is indeed needed.
"What do you think the reason is?"
Ji Yunshu had a bad feeling.
Zhao Shen said: "He didn't want Wujina to go back in the first place, and he certainly didn't want his daughter to have the support of Daxia. A marriage alliance is impossible."
Ji Yunshu seemed not to understand and looked at Zhao Shen in confusion.
She believed that she had seen a lot in this era, but she still couldn't imagine that a father would kill his own daughter.
But rationally, she knew very well that this was very common in royal struggles.
Zhao Shen rubbed her head soothingly. "It's just as you thought. If Wujina dies in Daxia, then those big tribes in Mobei who are at odds with him will take the lead."
Ji Yunshu felt a chill down his spine just by listening to these words.
In order to support the fifth prince to ascend to the throne, the King of Mobei really spared no expense.
"So the Fifth Prince is the one in control of the situation?"
For such a big matter, the King of Mobei would definitely not trust the third prince, after all, a great Mobei nobleman is behind him.
Therefore, in order to ensure that everything develops according to one's own ideas, there must be an important person in charge.
This is the real reason why the five princes of Mobei came to Daxia.
Zhao Shen nodded and added, "Of course he may have other things to do, such as contacting the Yong Palace. However, the Yong Palace also knows that the emperor is keeping a close eye on them, so they dare not act rashly."
The capital is the emperor's territory after all, and the palace is even more so. The emperor's sudden trip did interrupt many of those people's plans.
After all, it is not convenient to do anything in such an unfamiliar place.
Ji Yunshu pondered for a moment and said, "So, next, we should play along and make the King of Mobei think that Wu Rina died in Da Xia. Then, we can secretly send her back to Mobei and alienate those who are not on the same side with him?"
Having said that, Ji Yunshu finally understood the emperor's intention in entrusting Wujina's affairs to her today.
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