Chapter 8: Status can’t stop love
Ji Yunshu was not worried that her behavior would arouse suspicion. After all, the original owner was a little girl who was spoiled and brought up by the most powerful man in the world.
He is notorious for his arrogant and willful character.
When she traveled through time, she inherited the original owner's memories, and her words and actions were also affected.
Therefore, those who served him personally did not notice anything unusual.
Now she just had to think carefully about what excuse she could come up with that would sound reasonable.
Seeing her silent and head bowed, as if she had something to hide, the Queen Mother didn't embarrass her. She simply asked, "Did you know about Zhao Heng and that woman before, or did you find out last night? Was Zhao Shen involved?"
Ji Yunshu then understood that the Queen Mother didn't care how she knew about the relationship between Zhao Heng and Yao Ruolan, but wanted to know whether her temporary marriage change was a long-planned plan or a necessary expedient?
Or was it that Zhao Shen was plotting against him?
She thought for a moment and said, "I only found out last night. I thought Zhao Heng had someone he loved and wanted to marry me, so he must have some ulterior motive. So I didn't want him to succeed."
The Queen Mother nodded: "What's going on with Zhao Shen?"
Although Ji Yunshu couldn't tell the Queen Mother's emotions, she didn't seem that angry, so she boldly said coquettishly, "It has nothing to do with him. The Ji family is powerful, and I don't think I need to marry a capable husband. I just need to find someone who suits my heart. Zhao Shen is of outstanding family background, talent, and appearance. It's just that his leg is broken, so it doesn't really affect anything, don't you think?"
Zhao Shen's broken leg ultimately only cut off his path to becoming an official in the court.
There are many sons of noble families in the capital who are only good at cockfighting and running errands but have no future in their lives. Compared with them, Zhao Shen is much better.
Moreover, since he had a hereditary title, it didn't matter if he didn't serve as an official in the court.
Ji Yunshu felt that Zhao Shen wouldn't live long anyway, so there was no need to think about those things.
The Queen Mother poked her forehead with her finger and asked, "Aren't you afraid that people will laugh at you for marrying a cripple?"
Ji Yunshu covered his forehead and laughed, "If those people aren't laughing at me for marrying a cripple and not having a good life, then they must be jealous of me."
There is nothing else to attack her except that she married a disabled person, which only shows that she is good in every way.
The Queen Mother nodded: "You have become much more sensible this time when you left the palace to prepare for your marriage."
Ji Yunshu didn't expect that the Queen Mother could get past her so easily: "Auntie, you're not angry with me?"
The Queen Mother looked at her surprised expression and smiled helplessly, "If you had been fooled by the Yao mother and son last night and had foolishly entered into a marriage with Zhao Heng, or if you had kept silent for the sake of your reputation, then I would have been angry."
"I hope you don't blame me for acting on my own. I only acted so recklessly because I relied on your support."
The Queen Mother liked Ji Yunshu's behavior very much. She took her hand and said gently, "It's good that you can have your own opinions when encountering things. As for Zhao Shen, your grandfather was very optimistic about him. I even personally selected him as the emperor's companion. Unfortunately..."
She paused before continuing, "Since you think he's a good person, then let him be your wife. There's nothing wrong with being the wife of a prince in a marquisate far away from the court. The emperor will issue an imperial decree granting the marriage, and no one will dare to say anything about it. You can go back and live your life in peace."
This final word finally put Ji Yunshu's heart at ease.
But when she thought of the ending of her aunt who loved her so much in the book, she couldn't help feeling heavy in her heart.
She is a cannon fodder female supporting role, and the people behind her are naturally cannon fodder who contribute to the male protagonist's career.
In the book, for the needs of the plot, the emperor was poisoned and became sick, the empress dowager was in power, and successive natural disasters led to the people's miserable lives and the political situation was turbulent.
After Zhao Heng killed his father and brother, he took control of the military power in the north and secretly defected to King Yong.
Prince Yong launched a coup in the name of clearing the court of evil officials.
My aunt eventually committed suicide in Ningshou Palace.
"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
The Queen Mother saw that she was no longer as happy as before and asked with concern.
"I didn't sleep well last night, so I'm a little sleepy." Ji Yunshu came back to her senses and an idea hit her. "Aunt, Zhao Heng...can the emperor also issue an order to grant him a marriage with that woman?"
Since she has come here, she must not let her relatives suffer the same fate as in the book.
Aren’t Zhao Heng and Yao Ruolan in love?
Then lock it up early and stop causing trouble for others.
The Queen Mother snorted coldly, "You are so generous! Who are they to deserve an imperial decree to marry you? When the Marquis of Changning requested permission for you and the Crown Prince, I had already issued an imperial decree. That lowly servant will never have a legitimate marriage in her lifetime."
Ji Yunshu: “…”
This is indeed the treatment that the heroine of a tragic novel would receive.
But status can't stop love.
Ji Yunshu had dinner with the empress dowager and was still in a daze when he came out of Ningshou Palace.
She thought she had changed the plot of the book, but now it seems that marrying Zhao Shen has blocked Zhao Heng's path to inheriting the title.
The Queen Mother's brilliant move prevented Yao Ruolan from marrying Zhao Heng openly in the short term.
The main storyline of the original text was not affected at all.
Sitting in the carriage on the way back to the palace, Zhao Shen saw that Ji Yunshu was still distracted and asked softly, "Did the Queen Mother give you a hard time?"
Ji Yunshu collected his thoughts and snorted, "Didn't you say you would stand behind me? You ran so fast."
Zhao Shen said helplessly: "The Queen Mother is talking to you in private, it's not convenient for me to stay there."
"Don't worry, you don't have to worry about the Queen Mother announcing our marriage in anger."
Ji Yunshu complained, then remembered that the Queen Mother said Zhao Shen was the emperor's companion. When she went there today, the emperor was also there. She thought to herself, "Did you ask the emperor to help you speak?"
When she entered the palace, she thought it would take some effort to convince the Queen Mother. Now it seems unusual that she got through so easily.
Zhao Shen's eyes showed a hint of surprise: "Did you see that?"
"I understand my aunt's personality. She loves me and naturally values my marriage. Unless she really thinks you're a good person, it won't be easy to persuade her. I'm sure the emperor has said a lot of good things about you. Do you have a good relationship with him?"
Zhao Shen said vaguely: "I think I can say something."
Ji Yunshu felt something was wrong, but he didn't think about it too much.
When I returned to the Changxing Marquis Mansion, I ran into Butler Zhang who was waiting at the door as soon as I entered.
Steward Zhang came forward with a smile on his plump, white face. "The Crown Prince and his wife have finally returned. The imperial edict just arrived from the palace, granting you two a marriage, and the Marquis has already accepted it. The Crown Prince and his wife's belongings have also been moved to Qionghua Courtyard. If you two need anything, please feel free to ask me to take care of it."
Zhao Shen nodded to show that he understood, and then took Ji Yunshu back to Qionghua Courtyard.
The servants had already packed up everything, and Mother Li even took a few maids to decorate the room she was going to live in.
Ji Yunshu was very satisfied with the work efficiency of these people.
After Zhao Shen left, Lu Ru came up to Ji Yunshu and gossiped, "Miss, when I went to the kitchen to get lunch today, I heard that Miss Yao committed suicide last night."
“Ahem…” Ji Yunshu almost choked on the tea he had just taken a drink: “She’s dead?”
Yao Ruolanruo died because her affair with Zhao Heng was exposed by her.
Then Zhao Heng would definitely not think that it was his own fault for killing his beloved due to his lack of self-discipline, but would put the blame on her.
Very good, she is still the target of the male protagonist’s revenge, the cannon fodder female supporting role who did not have a good death in the original text.
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