Chapter 686: Walking into a Trap
"Can you please have some compassion? No one can choose their own birth. If possible, I believe Xiao Kun would not want to be the son of Prince Yong."
What Xiao Kun got from King Yong was not what he wanted.
But what he wanted could not be obtained because he had a father like Prince Yong.
Zhao Shen complained, "After all, he has both parents and was born into a royal family. Even though he didn't grow up with them, he still had a life of luxury. What's there to sympathize with?"
Ji Yunshu was too lazy to argue with him: "Forget it, there's nothing much to say. With his help, we will indeed save a lot of trouble. There should be no suspense in dealing with the Yu family."
Zhao Shen said: "Indeed, when you have time, go see Miss Xianxian again. She must have had some connection with Xiao Kun. You might as well ask her about the whereabouts of Prince Yong."
Ji Yunshu said in a cryptic way, "I thought you didn't need his help."
Zhao Shen put away the portrait on the table. "Although I can find it without him, why not take the shortcut? Finding Prince Yong sooner means finishing the job sooner."
"Are you anxious to return to the capital?"
Ji Yunshu quite likes this place. Although it is hot now, there is more rain here, which makes it cooler than the capital.
Zhao Shen looked at the gray sky outside. Seeing that it was about to rain again, he frowned and said, "There's too much rain in Hangzhou. If it continues like this, it might cause a flood. Who knows, we might not be able to leave then."
Ji Yunshu: “…”
Given the emperor's character, if a flood disaster really occurs in the surrounding area, it is indeed possible that Zhao Shen will be asked to deal with it.
The current plot has deviated far from that book, and the book does not mention anything about Jiangnan, so she doesn't know whether there will be floods here.
She said worriedly, "Staying here is secondary. It's not a good feeling to watch the people suffer and be powerless to do anything about it."
Zhao Shen looked up at the sky and said, "Just do your best. We are not saviors and cannot save everyone."
Ji Yunshu knew that what he said was right, but there were many things in this world that could not be let go just by understanding the truth.
There is no rush to find Xianxian, because before that, the birthday party of the old man of the Yu family has arrived.
On this day, Ji Yunshu came wearing men's clothes and claiming to be the son of the Zhao family in the capital.
Yu Shiyi received him personally.
Ji Yunshu was somewhat flattered: "As the son of a prominent family, you must have a lot to do at the old master's birthday banquet. Why did you come out in person?"
Yu Shiyi rubbed his forehead and said, "Please stop talking. I don't know where my eldest brother has gone. He hasn't shown up for two days. His affairs have fallen on me these past two days. I've been really busy."
Ji Yunshu blinked, looking bewildered. "Is it okay for the eldest son not to attend the old master's birthday party?"
Yu Shiyi shrugged and said, "Of course not. He is my grandfather's filial son and grandson, the future head of the family he personally selected. The family has sent several groups of people to look for him. We may have news in a few days."
Ji Yunshu smiled and said, "You're right. This is Hangzhou City. Could it be possible that the future of your Yu family could be lost?"
Yu Shiyi remained noncommittal. "Actually, everything at home has already been arranged. Whether he's here or not doesn't make much of a difference. But you, do you want to go meet my grandfather?"
Ji Yunshu noticed the indifference in his tone towards Yu Chuannan. It was obvious that he was not convinced of Yu Chuannan, the future head of the Yu family.
This is actually understandable. It would be fine if Yu Chuannan really had outstanding abilities, but now it seems that this may not be the case.
Moreover, he has a huge vulnerability point. Once exposed, it will be a disaster for the entire Yu family.
Yu Shiyi spent all day on the flower boat, and many of the corpses in Yu Chuan's South Villa were girls from the flower boat.
So he must know about Yu Chuannan's affairs.
But he never stopped Yu Chuannan. Was it really just because he was his brother and it was inconvenient for him to intervene?
Ji Yunshu didn't think so.
Her mind was full of thoughts, but her expression remained calm, even showing a hint of joy: "Can I go see the old man? Will this be too much of a bother?"
Yu Shiyi smiled and said, "Why bother? You came to celebrate my grandfather's birthday, so you should have gone to see him. I read your poem to him, and he praised it repeatedly. You know, my grandfather has very high standards, and even I have never praised him."
After all, he is a famous talent in Jiangnan.
Ji Yunshu said happily: "It's really my honor."
So Yu Shiyi took her to a secluded courtyard and explained as they walked, "Grandfather is old and likes quietness. He has lived in a secluded courtyard for many years, but the path over there is very quiet."
Ji Yunshu also saw that there were not many people here, but the scenery was incomparable to any other place.
The Yu family is a century-old family, and this is their ancestral home. After years of expansion and renovation, it now occupies an entire street in Hangzhou.
There is only such a separate courtyard near where the old man lives. It is surrounded by small bridges and flowing water, and there is almost no trace of artificial carving.
She couldn't help but sigh: "It's so beautiful. I didn't expect to see such a beautiful view in Hangzhou."
Yu Shiyi smiled complacently and said, "Although it can't be compared with the imperial palace, the scenery in Jiangnan has its own charm."
Ji Yunshu thought to himself, you are quite good at comparing, comparing your own yard with the imperial palace.
But she remained expressionless: "How could that be? This is much more beautiful than the imperial garden in the palace."
What she said was not false. The imperial garden of the palace had too many traces of artificiality, and it lost the natural beauty of the scenery.
Yu Shiyi quickly said, "Brother Zhao, you're joking. Our family can't compare to the imperial palace."
The two of them talked as they arrived at a courtyard.
The person living inside is the old man of the Yu family.
Ji Yunshu followed Yu Shiyi inside. It was quiet inside.
Yu Shiyi lowered his voice and asked the servant guarding the yard, "Has Grandfather rested?"
The servant pointed in a direction and whispered, "Fishing."
Ji Yunshu felt that this old man could really sit still. The birthday party was in full swing outside, but he was fishing.
As they walked over, they saw an old man with a white beard fishing by the lake.
Yu Shiyi made a hushing gesture to Ji Yunshu, and the two of them stood quietly by and waited.
The weather was very good today, and Ji Yunshu was drowsy from the sun. After an unknown amount of time, the old man finally moved.
He swiftly threw a fish into the fish basket on the shore.
Then he turned around and his eyes fell directly on Ji Yunshu.
The gaze was shrewd yet sharp. Being looked at by such a gaze, Ji Yunshu's mind suddenly became clear.
She smiled and said, "Hello, old man. It's my honor to meet you."
Old Master Yu curled his lips and said, "Madam, you have been raised by the Empress Dowager since you were a child. You have seen everyone. It is an honor for me to be able to attend my birthday banquet."
These words made Ji Yunshu's heart skip a beat. She felt like she had walked into a trap.
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