Chapter 225: Because I Don’t Like the Yao Family Either
Zhao Shen was helpless and turned to Xiao Kun and said, "Since the prince is here, please come in."
Not long after they arrived, Xiao Kun came, and it was obvious why.
Xiao Kun was not polite: "Then I'm sorry to bother Prince Zhao."
Zhao Shen took Ji Yunshu's hand and walked into the private room. Xiao Kun sat down opposite them without any hesitation: "You two are quite free. You still have time to come out and watch the lanterns at this hour."
Zhao Shen poured him a cup of tea and said calmly, "When it comes to leisure, who can compare to the prince?"
Speaking of which, Xiao Kun is the most idle person in the capital.
Both Prince Yong and the Emperor hoped that he would do nothing.
"When it comes to touching people's hearts, no one can compare to Prince Zhao."
Xiao Kun took a sip of tea and smiled faintly.
Everyone knew his situation, but no one would ever say such words to his face.
Ji Yunshu was impatient to listen to their witty banter, so he looked towards the lobby below.
There was a group of people surrounding a young man with handsome features and a distinct scholarly air.
She asked curiously, "Who is that man? It seems like everyone admires him."
Since ancient times, there has been no first in literature and no second in martial arts. A scholar who can be recognized by so many people must have real abilities.
Zhao Shen followed her gaze and said, "He's a scholar from Suzhou named Yan Ningmo. He's very talented and has been praised by many people."
Ji Yunshu held his chin and said, "It's him. I didn't expect him to be so young and quite good-looking."
She discovered that the ancients were actually obsessed with looks, and most of these famous talents were very handsome.
Xiao Kun laughed, not knowing what he was thinking about. "I just heard you talking about marriage with that girl. You don't think he's suitable, do you?"
Ji Yunshu rolled his eyes. This guy eavesdropped on his conversation with Cen Xi and didn't try to hide it at all. It was really annoying.
I don’t know why Zhao Shen called him in.
"Xi'er wants to take over the Cen family business. She wants a husband who can marry into the Cen family."
Yan Ningmo caused such a stir as soon as he entered the capital. He must have a good reputation. Moreover, since he was so praised by people, it would not be a problem for him to be on the list of successful candidates. This did not meet Cen Xi's requirements.
Although Xiao Kun looked like an idle person who didn't care about anything, Ji Yunshu felt that his understanding of the situation in the capital might be no less than that of the emperor and Zhao Shen.
So he must be aware of the affairs of the Cen family.
Xiao Kun asked, "Marrying into a family? Yan Ningmo comes from a humble background, so perhaps he's in need of a wealthy in-law."
Ji Yunshu rolled his eyes at her and said, "Don't give me such bad advice. Don't tell me you don't know this person's background."
He is from Suzhou, comes from a poor family, and is extremely talented. Such a person is really suitable to be a chess piece.
This man became famous as soon as he entered the capital. Who would believe that there was no one behind the scenes fanning the flames?
Xiao Kun smiled inexplicably when he heard Ji Yunshu say this, and said softly, "Okay, I'll listen to you. I know you don't like scholars."
Ji Yunshu's scalp tingled at his laughter: "When did I ever say I don't like scholars?"
From the perspective of the world, Zhao Shen, who won the third place in the imperial examination at a young age, was a typical scholar.
Xiao Kun said, "Didn't you just tell that girl that scholars are the most unfaithful?"
Clearly feeling the chill rising from Zhao Shen, Ji Yunshu cursed Xiao Kun inwardly for deliberately trying to trick her, but she said, "Scholars are different from scholars. I'm talking about those who have nothing but rely on their studies to pass the imperial examinations and become officials. A poor man suddenly becoming rich, getting promoted, getting rich, or losing his wife are all happy events. But for a woman, whoever encounters that will be unlucky."
Xiao Kun couldn't help but laugh out loud again: "You speak so clearly and logically. If you didn't know, you would think you've seen such a person before."
Ji Yunshu's growth experience is very clear, either in Wu'an Marquis Mansion or in the palace.
In short, the people she met were either rich or noble, and there were no poor scholars at all.
Ji Yunshu understood what he meant and immediately said, "How come I haven't seen this before? There are so many people like this in the storybooks."
Xiao Kunqi said, "Why haven't I seen such a storybook before? Isn't it about a rich lady and a poor scholar eloping?"
Ji Yunshu heard him talk about something far away and didn't want to pay attention to him, but seeing that the atmosphere in the lobby downstairs was good, there was nothing to do for the time being.
Although she didn't know Zhao Shen's purpose, she must observe the group of people downstairs more.
So he started to talk nonsense with him: "How many rich girls would elope with a poor scholar? Are you crazy? Besides, look at those scholars down there, how many of them don't have wives?"
Studying for the imperial examination was more difficult than the later college entrance examination. It was extremely rare to be able to pass it at a young age, and most of those talented people came from prominent families.
If a poor scholar could really pass the imperial examination, would he still need a rich lady to elope with him?
Xiao Kun smiled and said, "You are right. I thought reading storybooks was just for entertainment, but I didn't expect you to be able to see these truths."
Zhao Shen saw the two of them chatting happily, so he coughed and asked, "Prince, you came here today just to discuss the storybook with my wife, right?"
Xiao Kun glanced at the crowd in the lobby below, then put away the smile on his face and said, "I heard that the mansion has been holding a funeral these days, but there has been no other movement. I guess Madam Qin died quickly and without leaving any explanation."
Zhao Shen didn't expect him to bring this up directly, but he didn't hide it either: "She died of the poison in front of me, bleeding from all seven orifices."
Xiao Kun shook his head and said, "Didn't you ask someone to test what kind of poison it is?"
Zhao Shen said, "I did a test, but there was no result. Since you said that, I think you know what's going on."
Qin's poison took effect too quickly, which naturally aroused Zhao Shen's suspicion.
The drug she took was so toxic, how could it have taken so long for the poison to take effect?
And there is no way Qin would take poison in front of him.
Xiao Kun shook his head: "I just want to remind you to be careful of Yao, she is not as simple as you think."
Zhao Shen was surprised: "Why did you remind me?"
No matter what Xiao Kun thought, he was the son of King Yong after all, and the only legitimate son.
When King Yong succeeded, he was the biggest beneficiary, and the facts proved that it was indeed the case.
And Xiao Kun also helped King Yong.
Many of the things that happened in the capital before were caused by Xiao Kun.
But he also leaked a lot of information to me, both openly and secretly.
Zhao Shen was a little unsure of what this person wanted to do.
Xiao Kun spread his hands in a very indifferent manner: "Isn't this obvious? Because I don't like the Yao family either."
After saying that, seeing that Zhao Shen was still looking at him suspiciously, he asked, "Could it be that your father had an affair with a woman outside and gave birth to a bastard? Would you like that woman?"
His words were too blunt and too harsh. Zhao Shen looked at him, feeling somewhat lost for words. "You are the prince of a royal family, after all. How can you say such things so carelessly?"
Xiao Kun said indifferently: "This is the fact, there is nothing to be ashamed of."
Ji Yunshu then remembered that Zhao Heng was actually Xiao Kun's half-brother.
She couldn't help but ask, "Yao has been in the Marquis' Mansion for more than 20 years without a single flaw. Now we finally find a Madam Qin, but she died so soon. You told us to be careful of her, but you should at least tell us what we should be careful of, right?"
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