Chapter 402: Sneaking is fun
However, it is hard to say that she was not being used by someone when she came to ask me out.
But this was exactly what he wanted, so Ji Yunshu didn't point it out and agreed directly.
"That's fine. It's really boring to stay in the palace. It would be nice to go out and have some fun."
The two agreed to meet tomorrow, and Xiao Yue sat for a while before leaving.
When Ji Yunshu returned to the Queen Mother, she heard from the palace maid that Zhao Shen had arrived.
She immediately frowned and said she didn't want to see him, and went back to her own residence.
Zhao Shen was talking to the Queen Mother when he heard some noise outside and looked out, just in time to see Ji Yunshu leaving.
His eyes grew dim.
The Queen Mother scolded her, "What you did is really absurd. If you want to take a concubine, you should talk to Ah Shu. She is not ignorant. What's the point of accepting a woman given by someone from Mobei?"
Zhao Shen lowered his head and said, "You're right, I was confused."
Seeing his good attitude, the Queen Mother said, "Ashu will stay here with me for a few days. You are busy with official duties, so you can go back first."
Zhao Shen quickly asked, "Can I go see Ah Shu?"
The Queen Mother's face darkened: "She said she doesn't want to see you, you should take care of your own affairs before coming back."
Since it's a show, we have to do it in full.
The Queen Mother felt that she had been very thoughtful.
Instead, Zhao Shen went before the emperor, staring at a face that looked as if no strangers should be approached.
Emperor Jingming knew what was going on at a glance. It was a show. Even he, the emperor, was not immune to this, so how could Zhao Shen be an exception?
He asked with a certain gloating tone, "Didn't you see Ah Shu?"
Zhao Shen looked at him resentfully and asked, "When you encountered this situation before, did you really not even go to see the Empress?"
The emperor even put the queen under house arrest a few days ago. Has he really never seen her?
Zhao Shen was a little skeptical.
Emperor Jingming stroked his chin and said, "Of course. There are so many people in the palace and so many eyes. If someone sees anything, wouldn't all our efforts be wasted?"
Zhao Shen looked unconvinced.
He didn't think it was a big deal before, but now he knows it's all acting, and he still can't stand not seeing him for a few days.
Emperor Jingming felt uncomfortable under his resentful gaze. He thought it would be bad if these things really affected their relationship, so he approached him and said, "There is a secret passage from my bedroom that leads directly to the Empress's bedroom. I can see the Empress whenever I want. You are so skilled in martial arts, why don't you find a chance to sneak in?"
Zhao Shen was speechless. He had thought the emperor would have some powerful method, but he didn't expect it to be so secretive.
Emperor Jingming knew him well. He knew what he was thinking from the look in his eyes. He glared at him and said, "Don't be ungrateful. I haven't told anyone about this. And let me tell you, life is boring if it's always tense between husband and wife. Sometimes you can find something different."
It sounds bad to be sneaky, but it's fun.
Zhao Shen remembered that Ji Yunshu always said that he was cold and aloof, like a god in heaven, and difficult to get close to.
I thought this idea seemed good.
Seeing that he had listened, Emperor Jingming curled his lips. He was the one who knew Zhao Shen best, and he knew that he was not as old-fashioned as he seemed.
He deliberately changed the subject: "I heard that Xiao Yue went to see Ah Shu today. Are those people going to make a move?"
After waiting for so long, he was getting a little impatient.
Zhao Shen nodded: "Almost exactly."
Emperor Jingming said, "Put aside what you have been doing for the past few days and focus all your attention on Ah Shu's safety. No matter what, Ah Shu must not be in any danger."
Zhao Shen said gratefully, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Emperor Jingming said, "Why are you thanking me? To be honest, I am sorry for putting Ah Shu in such a dangerous situation."
Zhao Shen said: "Your Majesty, please don't say that. This is her own choice. If you are well, Daxia will be stable and we will be well too."
He would not make empty speeches about devoting himself to the country and swearing allegiance until death. He, Ji Yunshu and the emperor all had common interests and were tied together.
Only when the emperor is well, will they be well.
Emperor Jingming said, "You two have done so much for me, and I remember it all. As for Ah Shu, I know what she's worried about. Tell her that I won't let the Ji family down."
Zhao Shen nodded: "She has always known it."
He could vaguely feel that Ji Yunshu's distrust of the emperor was not entirely due to the Ji family.
She seemed to be born with a lack of awe and trust in imperial power.
After Zhao Shen came out from the emperor's place, he went back to the villa to deal with some matters. He did not come to the palace until it was almost dark.
Knowing that he would not be able to see the Empress Dowager if he went to her openly to ask for an audience, he decided to take the Emperor's advice.
He felt complicated when he thought that the emperor had told him such a top secret that there was a secret passage between his bedroom and the queen's bedroom.
I deliberately waited until it was late before going.
Ji Yunshu took a shower and hung her hair aside without drying it.
Lu Ru was helping her with her hair care.
Ji Yunshu had his eyes closed, not knowing what he was thinking. Suddenly he opened his eyes and said to Lu Ru, "All of you go out. I'm going to sleep."
Lu Ru wanted to say that her hair was not dry yet, but then she remembered something and immediately left with her people.
After the door was closed and the room was silent, Ji Yunshu said, "Come out."
When Zhao Shen appeared, Ji Yunshu was a little bit incredulous: "Is it really you?"
Zhao Shen's face turned ugly: "Who do you think it is?"
Ji Yunshu looked at his pleasing face and said cheerfully, "I thought it was you. Who would have thought it was really you."
She had never dreamed that someone like Zhao Shen would climb over the wall to see her in the middle of the night.
Zhao Shen walked to her side and took over from Lu Ru to continue helping her take care of her hair.
Apply the oil to your hands and gently rub your hair.
Little by little, without any impatience.
Ji Yunshu has long, thick black hair, and she actually didn't like such trouble before.
But after coming here and finding that she didn't have to do anything and just had to lie down, she began to like this activity.
Zhao Shen asked, "Are you used to being here with the Queen Mother?"
Ji Yunshu looked at him strangely. "What's there to be unaccustomed to? This isn't my first time in the palace. This is the room I lived in before I got married."
Zhao Shen really enjoyed listening to her talk, her voice as clear and crisp as jade beads falling on a plate. He rubbed her hair and said with a smile, "Well, of course I'm used to it. I'm the only one who's not used to it. I came to ask for an audience today, but you didn't even give me a glance. It really makes me sad."
Ji Yunshu: “…”
She looked at Zhao Shen in shock, a look she had never seen before, and couldn't help but reach out to touch his forehead: "You don't have a fever, do you?"
Zhao Shen held her hands and placed them on his face: "I miss you."
Ji Yunshu felt that something was really wrong with him, and the skin under her hand was indeed a little hot, but she knew that it was not because of illness, but because of her touch.
"What happened?"
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