Chapter 399: I owed you in which life
Ji Yunshu, who was at the center of the incident, was in the Empress Dowager's palace, enjoying the ice cream freshly developed by Lv Ru and living a very leisurely life.
The Queen Mother could not help but say, "That thing is cold, eat less."
The Queen Mother's ingredients are complete and fresh, so Ji Yunshu can cook as much as he wants.
In such hot weather, eating a bite of ice cream made with fresh milk, eggs and fruits really makes you feel comfortable all over.
Ji Yunshu couldn't stop eating at all, and even said perfunctorily, "Don't worry, I didn't eat too much."
Seeing her finish a small bowl in just a few gulps, the Queen Mother asked helplessly, "What are you planning?"
Ji Yunshu didn't expect people to be so idle. She had only been with the Queen Mother for one day when someone came to see her and told her in subtle words to be more sensible and not to get angry with Zhao Shen over such a trivial matter.
As if she had made some mistake.
Ji Yunshu took a bite of ice cream and thought to herself that it would be nice if there was chocolate in it. She really missed that taste.
"What can I plan? These people are so idle. Let's wait and see who else will jump out."
She was actually not sure about Zhao Shen's plan, but she had a feeling that Yao might have touched Zhao Shen's bottom line this time.
So I didn't ask too many questions and just cooperated with his plan.
Although she knew in her heart that this was not actually cooperation, Zhao Shen asked her to come to the Queen Mother purely for her safety.
However, she felt that at a time like this, it would be good enough if she could stay here and not be a drag.
As for the loss of reputation, she never took it seriously.
The Queen Mother hesitated: "It doesn't necessarily mean that those who come here to persuade me have ulterior motives, right?"
She was aware that many people disliked Ji Yunshu out of jealousy, but that was not the whole story. Some people did it for her reputation.
People who are different in this world always have to live a harder life.
Ji Yunshu said, "I know what my aunt wants to say, but in the end, this matter depends on Zhao Shen. If he doesn't care, then what others say won't have much impact on me. If he takes it seriously, then I won't be able to live a single day."
The Queen Mother said worriedly, "People change. How do you know he will never care?"
The ice cream in Ji Yunshu's hand had already melted. She sipped the soup with a spoon, feeling a sense of coolness in her heart. She said nonchalantly, "Aunt, in life, it's impossible to have everything taken care of. I just know that he's on my side now, and that's all that matters."
The Queen Mother understood the meaning of her words and knew that she did not wholeheartedly believe that Zhao Shen would never change. Her worries dissipated and she felt sympathy for Zhao Shen instead.
She saw how good Zhao Shen was to Ji Yunshu.
Even from her perspective, there was nothing to complain about.
He couldn't help but sigh, "Our Ji family is from a military family. We may seem rough, but in fact, most of us are kind and loyal. It's rare to find someone as heartless as you."
Ji Yunshu: "...Aunt is scolding me?"
Why is she so heartless?
The Queen Mother glanced at her reproachfully: "I don't know in which lifetime Zhao Shen owed you this."
Ji Yunshu: "You are my aunt, why are you speaking in his favor?"
She felt that she and Zhao Shen were living a good life.
The Queen Mother said, "As long as you don't act recklessly, I will naturally support you. However, these are turbulent times, and there are so many storms outside. Zhao Shen has asked you to hide here with me, and it has not been easy for him."
Ji Yunshu really wanted to say that life is not easy for anyone.
However, thinking about how many things Zhao Shen had to deal with and how he had to worry about her safety, he did feel a little guilty.
"I know how good he is to me."
She will also try her best to be worthy of this kindness.
Seeing that she understood, the Queen Mother stopped talking and turned to talk about what was happening outside. "Someone must be fanning the flames of this matter. It's just a small matter, but now it's spread like wildfire. It's probably aimed at the Ji family. After so many years of petty quarrels, the people of Mobei must be getting impatient."
Ji Yunshu smiled and said, "You're right. Now that the Emperor trusts my father and brother, their position in the north is solid. Those people have no other choice but to focus on me, right?"
The Queen Mother looked at the little girl in front of her. Although she was still a child, she seemed to have the ability to withstand the storm on her own.
She felt sad and relieved, thinking that she had finally lived up to her brother and sister-in-law's trust.
He also smiled and sighed, "I still remember those people from Mobei. Although they were barbaric, they were brave and fearless. Now they have also started to engage in these conspiracies and tricks."
Ji Yunshu felt that this was normal. The Mobei people had unified the northern grasslands for some time, and those people who had no contact with the Daxia culture might still maintain their original simplicity.
But the upper class nobles and even the royal family had already begun to evolve their brains for the sake of power.
It is not surprising that after several generations, there are a few who stand out.
For example, the fifth prince Bilige.
However, at this moment, Bilige was not as relaxed as Ji Yunshu thought.
Things went unexpectedly smoothly. He was pleasantly surprised, but also felt uneasy.
Xiao Xun sat across from him, drinking tea. Seeing his frown, he knew what he was worried about and comforted him, "Don't worry so much. Zhao Shen is also a human, not a god. We have been planning for so long, isn't it natural for everything to go smoothly?"
The Suzhou incident dealt him a heavy blow, and Zhao Shen's attack happened so suddenly that by the time he found out, he was already unable to return.
So he came to the capital this time with a feeling of being held back.
It was his negligence last time that allowed Zhao Shen to take advantage of the opportunity. This time he will definitely get it back with interest.
After years of cooperation, Bilige had some understanding of this young master of Prince Yong's Mansion. He had some abilities, but he was extremely conceited and prone to being self-willed.
Although they knew that if they wanted to succeed, they must pay attention to Zhao Shen, they were also afraid that emphasizing it too much would have a counterproductive effect.
He thought about it and decided to start with the most obvious thing: "Didn't they say Zhao Shen wasn't interested in women? How did Zhuoma succeed so easily? Is there a trick?"
Xiao Xun took a sip of tea and smiled, "He used to be a cripple, locked up at home for ten years without leaving. Honestly, such a person would be somewhat abnormal. Now he's better, and he even married General Ji's daughter. They say they are a loving couple, living in harmony. But who knows what's going on?"
Bilige understood something: "Are you saying that he doesn't really love General Shigeki's daughter?"
Xiao Xun twirled the teacup in his hand. "That woman, Ji Yunshu, was once kept in the palace by the Queen Mother. She wasn't well-known, but there were rumors of her being spoiled and domineering. Now it seems that's true. Not only that, she's also restless and jealous. Who is Zhao Shen? How could he really like such a woman?"
Bilige seemed to be lost in thought.
He knew that not all men liked women of noble status.
Just like the Queen of Mobei, her noble birth forced the King of Mobei to marry her, but she was also destined to never love him.
"If that's the case, he's been pretending to be in love with his wife for so long, why would he suddenly expose himself for a woman of unknown origin?"
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