Chapter 24 People will eventually grow up
Since many things have changed, even if Zhao Shen could remember the exact day when the Queen launched the attack, she should have made preparations early.
The empress came from a scholarly family and she and the emperor were a young couple, and they had a very good relationship.
My only regret is that I never have children.
The Queen Mother was quite dissatisfied with this and often caused trouble for the Queen.
This time, the queen was frightened in the empress dowager's palace, which led to a difficult delivery.
This created a rift between the emperor and the empress dowager.
Although the Queen Mother knew that something was amiss, she was too embarrassed to explain it to her son and daughter-in-law, and their relationship became increasingly strained.
Ji Yunshu recalled that when the original owner was in the palace, she relied on the Queen Mother's favor and was not very respectful to the Queen, and she felt a little stressed.
It’s a pity that Zhao Shen couldn’t accompany him to the harem.
Zhao Shen understood her thoughts and nodded, "Of course, you can go and persuade the Queen Mother."
It would be best if the Queen Mother had too little time to cause trouble.
Zhao Shen didn't know whether the Queen's accident had anything to do with the Queen Mother, but it was a fact that the Queen was injured this time and would never be able to get pregnant again.
The two of them agreed that Ji Yunshu no longer cared about Zhao Heng's marriage, and went to the palace to see the Queen Mother the next day.
The Queen Mother was delighted to hear that she had come. She took her hand and complained, "You heartless little thing, it took you so long to remember to come and see me?"
"Oh, I've been busy lately. I even went to Princess Taining's birthday party yesterday."
Ji Yunshu actually felt a little guilty when he spoke.
After her mother passed away, she was taken into the palace by the Empress Dowager, and it has been more than ten years.
The Queen Mother probably treats her better than the Emperor.
She had only been married for a few days, but he was still thinking of sending her favorite cherries out of the palace.
It can be seen that he really thinks about her all the time.
But she is not her original self after all, and she always has an inexplicable awe towards the palace.
If I could avoid entering the palace, I wouldn't want to at all.
The Queen Mother snorted and said, "Do you think I don't know? You just feel the constraints of the palace and don't want to come?"
Ji Yunshu hugged her arm and acted coquettishly: "No way! I'm fully prepared this time. I'm going to stay with my aunt for a few days before leaving. Please don't think I'm annoying and chase me away."
The Queen Mother looked at her carefully for a long time before asking, "Did you have a quarrel with Prince Zhao?"
Ji Yunshu was at a loss for words: "What are you talking about? How could I, with such a good temper, quarrel with my husband?"
The Queen Mother was relieved to see that her face was rosy and her expression was generous. She did not look like she had been in conflict with anyone. She said, "It's good that you are fine. If there is something wrong, don't hide it. Although your father and brother are not in the capital, your family is not without people. At least your aunt can make the decision for you."
A warm feeling surged in Ji Yunshu's heart. She really liked this unreasonable preference.
"Don't worry, the prince treats me very well and won't quarrel with me."
The Queen Mother nodded: "Looking at you like this, you don't look like you have been wronged. But I heard that Yue girl laughed at you yesterday. You are more respectable now that you are married, and you didn't quarrel with her."
At this time, an ice basin had been placed in the Empress Dowager's Palace. Although it was steaming hot outside, it was very cool inside the palace.
Ji Yunshu munched on a fresh peach and said nonchalantly, "It was just a few idle words, what's the big deal? But she's already at the age where she can get married, and she's still so clueless. I don't know what she'll do in the future."
The Queen Mother understood the meaning of her words and said in surprise, "Before, you and her would quarrel every time you met, and I was worried about what you would do in the future. Now it seems that everything will be fine when the time comes."
Ji Yunshu didn't say anything.
Not everyone encounters an unexpected situation like hers.
The Queen Mother also changed the subject: "It would be good if you could come to the palace to see me from time to time. After all, you are married. I heard that your family is going to have another wedding soon?"
"My aunt is very well-informed."
Ji Yunshu sighed.
No outsiders knew what happened at the Princess's mansion yesterday.
Although the two families had agreed on the marriage, in order to avoid people from thinking too much, Mrs. Yao decided to propose marriage after some time.
But no matter what, the marriage is a done deal.
Ji Yunshu suddenly became curious about what would happen to Zhao Heng and Yao Ruolan this time?
The Queen Mother was unimpressed by her praise. "That's the Princess's residence. There are countless people watching. How can it be truly airtight? You have to be the master of your own house in the future. Learn the necessary methods early on. Don't just focus on living your life behind closed doors and be completely oblivious to what's happening in the capital."
"I know. The prince has taught me a lot these days."
Ji Yunshu said very sincerely.
The Queen Mother nodded: "It seems that your insistence on choosing him is the right decision."
The two chatted for a long time, and the Queen Mother had a general understanding of her life after marriage. Knowing that she was indeed living a good life, she felt relieved.
After lunch, they were about to send her away. Ji Yunshu shamelessly said, "My aunt won't love me anymore now that I'm married. What's wrong with me staying for a few days?"
The empress dowager had no choice but to have someone clean up the side hall where she used to live.
After she went to take her lunch break, the Queen Mother called Mother Li, who had come with her into the palace, over and asked, "Young lady, why did you want to live in the palace? Have you been wronged?"
Mother Li quickly replied, "The young lady said she hasn't seen you for a long time and misses you. Everything is fine in the mansion, and the prince treats the young lady well, so she hasn't suffered any injustice."
The Queen Mother asked, "How is Yao? Have you given her any trouble?"
Mother Li shook her head. "That Yao is a smart woman. She's been very kind to the young lady these days. She's even told her several times to take good care of herself. She doesn't need to pay her respects every morning and evening. She'll also send any delicious food or fun things to Qionghua Courtyard."
The Queen Mother was silent for a moment before she said, "Yao is not a simple person, and Ah Shu is not scheming. You should keep a close eye on her and make sure she doesn't fall into someone else's trap."
Madam Li replied, "I know."
After Madam Li left, Madam Wen, who was beside the Queen Mother, stepped forward and said with a smile, "You're worrying too much. The young lady said everything is fine. What else is there to worry about?"
The Queen Mother rubbed her forehead and said, "Don't you think she's much more sensible than before? How can a person grow up without any reason?"
Nanny Wen actually felt it more obviously than the Empress Dowager. Ji Yunshu had been protected too well by the Empress Dowager in the past. Although he had an arrogant personality, he was actually somewhat naive and ignorant of the ways of the world.
This time when she entered the palace, she had obviously changed a lot.
Especially when talking to the Queen Mother, he only reported good news and not bad news. No wonder the Queen Mother was worried.
"People have to grow up eventually. There's nothing wrong with you doing this. Didn't you send people to monitor the Marquis' Mansion? There's really nothing wrong with that."
The Queen Mother nodded: "Maybe I'm overthinking it."
When Ji Yunshu woke up, he heard some noise in the empress dowager's main hall.
The Queen Mother angrily said, "You are the Empress, you should be generous and magnanimous. How can you be so pregnant and still monopolize the Emperor?"
It turned out that it was the Queen who came to pay her respects.
It seems that at this time, the relationship between the Queen Mother and the Queen was already very tense.
Thinking of this, Ji Yunshu hurried into the main hall.
The Queen was seen standing there trembling, holding her big belly.
Ji Yunshu was terrified.
When she greeted the Queen, she found that the Queen Mother had a stern face and was not at all friendly when she spoke to her.
But at least he didn't scold the Queen in front of her, but said in a deep voice: "You are in a heavy condition, go back first."
The queen took her leave and walked out holding the hand of the palace maid.
When Ji Yunshu saw the queen turn around, her face seemed to twist for a moment, and she held the palace maid's fingers so hard that she almost pinched her arm.
In a flash, Ji Yunshu understood what was happening and quickly shouted, "Wait a moment."
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