Chapter 61: Getting into Trouble
Ji Yunshu regretted stopping very much and turned to leave with Lan Yin.
Who knew that just after she took a few steps, the man stared at her very keenly and asked, "Who is it?"
Being discovered so easily, Ji Yunshu secretly cursed his bad luck, but he had to show up.
When Xiao Yue saw it was her, she quickly stepped forward, protecting the man behind her, and said to Ji Yunshu, "If you have anything to say, come to me."
Ji Yunshu shrugged helplessly: "I was just passing by, can you just pretend I haven't been here?"
What could she do to Xiao Yue? Had a fight with her?
The man had extraordinary hearing and was obviously not a simple character. She didn't have time to hide from him.
Hearing that Ji Yunshu had no intention of caring about her affairs, Xiao Yue was shocked and confused.
Given their relationship where they always quarreled whenever they met, she was not sure whether Ji Yunshu would tell others what he had seen.
She gritted her teeth and said, "You can't tell anyone about me."
Ji Yunshu looked at the wariness and fear in her eyes and nodded, "I swear, I won't tell anyone."
This is an era where a woman's reputation is more important than anything else. If even a little bit of this kind of thing gets out, Xiao Yue will have no way to survive.
Ji Yunshu felt that he and Xiao Yue had no deep hatred, and he didn't want to meddle in other people's business.
Perhaps because she agreed too quickly, Xiao Yue hesitated for a moment, as if not sure whether she should believe her.
At this time, the man behind Xiao Yue stood up and said to Ji Yunshu, "The Crown Prince's wife is from the Ji family. I believe the Ji family will keep their word."
Xiao Yue pulled his sleeve and whispered, "You don't know, she and I..."
The man held her hand and comforted her: "Trust me, it will be okay."
Ji Yunshu looked at the two of them holding hands and whispering, and looked up at the sky speechlessly: "Can I leave now?"
The man hesitated for a moment and then said, "Since Madam is here, please don't bother two people with one thing. Yue Niang is in such a state that she can't go out to see people. I'll trouble Madam to help take care of her."
The makeup on Xiao Yue's face was smudged from crying, and there were scars on her neck. She was wearing a light pink skirt with blood stains on the collar.
If someone saw me like this, rumors would probably spread.
Ji Yunshu was somewhat surprised by the man's attentiveness and calmness: "Why should I help you with this?"
The man said, "Madam is the owner of this mansion."
So it’s right to take care of guests?
Ji Yunshu was a little angry. Was this man sure that she wouldn't joke about Xiao Yue's reputation?
As if sensing her dissatisfaction, the man took out a jade pendant, examined it for a moment, and then said, "Of course I won't let Madam help me in vain. This jade pendant is my proof that I owe Madam a favor. If Madam needs anything in the future, I will do my best to help you."
Xiao Yue knew the weight of the jade pendant and hurriedly tried to stuff it back into the man's arms: "The favor I owe her is mine, and I will pay it back."
The man placed the jade pendant in her hand and said gently, "Give it to the Crown Prince's wife. She won't tell anyone about our affairs. Don't be afraid."
After saying that, the man looked at Ji Yunshu deeply, said goodbye and left.
Xiao Yue looked at his back, unwilling to look away.
Ji Yunshu walked up to her and sighed, "Why, do you still want to elope with him?"
Xiao Yue blushed and lowered her head, "You already know everything, why did you promise not to tell anyone?"
Ji Yunshu felt that this girl's brain was really not working well. She didn't know how she fell in love with a man who was as cunning as a sieve.
In just a moment of contact, the man comforted Xiao Yue and tied her up with the two of them.
She took the jade pendant and accepted a favor, so not only could she not tell anyone about this, she also had to help them cover it up.
Most importantly, she felt that the man's purpose was more than that.
He has good vision, skills and decisiveness.
She seemed to have gotten into trouble without realizing it.
Ji Yunshu looked at the shy and obviously uneasy and frightened little girl in front of him, and resignedly said to her fate, "What good will it do me to tell others about this?"
Xiao Yue obviously didn't understand what she meant: "Don't you hate me?"
Isn’t the greatest benefit of all the things you do to others, seeing people you hate get into trouble?
Ji Yunshu touched her tear-stained face and said, "Do you hate me so much that you want me to be ruined and die?"
Xiao Yue seemed startled by her words: "How could that be? I... am not that vicious."
Ji Yunshu said, "Me too. We just had a few arguments. Is it really necessary to make it that serious? Besides, I will offend the Prince's Mansion because of this."
Seeing that Xiao Yue seemed to want to say something, she shook her head and said, "Okay, the banquet is about to start. Go and clean up with me first."
She knew that Xiao Yue still didn't trust her, so she didn't ask anything.
He took Xiao Yue directly back to Qionghua Courtyard.
Xiao Yue's figure is similar to Ji Yunshu's, so Ji Yunshu asked Lu Ru to find a piece of clothing of the same color for her to change into.
She also asked someone to help her wash her face and put on makeup.
During this process, Ji Yunshu didn't ask a single question.
Xiao Yue's uneasy mood gradually calmed down.
Before leaving, she handed the jade pendant the man gave her to Ji Yunshu and said, "This jade pendant is very important to him, so don't lose it."
Ji Yunshu teased, "This is the jade pendant of your sweetheart. Do you really want to give it to me? If you can't bear to part with it, then keep it for yourself. I won't go back on my word."
Xiao Yue said, "I know you won't tell anyone, but this is what he meant."
After she left, Ji Yunshu took the small jade pendant in his hand and looked at it carefully.
With the memories in her mind and the fact that she had seen more in recent days, she had developed a basic appreciation for antiques and jade.
This piece of white jade is soft to the touch and has a fine texture. It is obviously the best jade. There is also a lifelike orchid carved on it.
Anyone who can come up with something like this must be of extraordinary status. Why did that person say that he was not even qualified to enter the Prince's Mansion?
Ji Yunshu's doubts flashed away, and he put the things into the dressing box. There was a box of various jade pendants in there, and they would not be conspicuous if put in.
When he returned to the garden again, Xiao Yue was already sitting with Lu Ningshuang. Seeing her, his eyes were a little evasive, but he didn't say anything after all.
Ji Yunshu also understood why she followed Lu Ningshuang's lead.
It must be Lu Ningshuang who discovered her secret.
Lu Ningshuang smiled and said to Ji Yunshu, "Where have you been, Sister Ji? Miss Zhao was looking for you just now."
Ji Yunshu saw Xiao Yue looking at her nervously, as if she was afraid that she would say something she shouldn't.
I felt funny in my heart. With such little courage, you dare to elope with someone?
She said calmly, "Nothing, I just felt a little dizzy, so I found a place to rest for a while."
"Dizziness?" Lu Ningshuang glanced at Ji Yunshu and asked worriedly, "Are you feeling any other discomfort? If you're feeling unwell, why don't you ask a doctor to see you?"
Ji Yunshu felt her gaze pause on her stomach for a moment, and suddenly realized that she and Zhao Shen had been married for almost three months. If they had consummated their marriage at the beginning, she might have been pregnant now.
Is Lu Ningshuang worried about this?
She rolled her eyes and said, "It's just that I've been craving for food and sleep lately and have been feeling a little sleepy. I don't think it's a serious illness, so there's no need to bother a doctor. Besides, today is my second brother's lucky day, so why would I call a doctor?"
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