Chapter 49 I'm Back
She leaned against the Queen Mother's arms and said coquettishly, "I was too ignorant before. I only knew how to rely on you and the power of our family to do whatever I wanted. Now I understand that everything in our family was earned by my father and brother at the battlefield. I was worried that my father and brother would be injured, and I was also worried that something would happen to my aunt in the palace. But these are just my own imaginations. I hope my aunt won't laugh at me."
The Queen Mother stroked her hair and said softly, "You've truly grown up, and that's why you worry about these things. But there's nothing to worry about. Your father and brother fought on the battlefield to protect their country. I entered the palace willingly. Just live your life peacefully. If one day... that's fate."
For some reason, Ji Yunshu sensed a hint of foreboding in her words.
But before she could speak again, someone outside announced that the emperor had arrived.
Ji Yunshu looked up and saw that the emperor was already outside the door. He didn't know whether he had just arrived or had been standing outside for a long time.
There was no expression on Emperor Jingming's face, but when Ji Yunshu bowed, he looked at her with a complicated look.
Ji Yunshu didn't see it, but the empress dowager who was sitting at the top did.
Thinking that now was not the time to pay respects, and that the emperor rarely came to Ningshou Palace at such an opportune time, she couldn't help but ask worriedly, "Did something happen?"
Emperor Jingming shook his head and said, "No, I was afraid that my mother would worry, so I came here to tell you that An An is fine now. The child drank the medicine and stopped crying. He is now asleep."
The Queen Mother breathed a sigh of relief: "I'm glad you're alright. I was crying the whole time when I passed by just now. It made me feel a little heartbroken."
Emperor Jingming said, "I should thank my cousin for saving An An again."
Ji Yunshu laughed and said, "Your Majesty is treating me like an outsider when he says this. An An is my nephew, so shouldn't I save him? Besides, I didn't do anything. It was the maidservant beside me who discovered that the wet nurse was not in order."
In the past, whenever Ji Yunshu brought up her relationship with him, Emperor Jingming would feel very annoyed.
Now hearing her say this, I feel inexplicably close to her.
He smiled and said, "Anyway, this time it is indeed thanks to you. If you have anything you want, I can satisfy you."
If it were in the past, he would not dare to say this, because who knows if this girl would ask for something exorbitant and something he couldn't give.
But after spending some time together, he knew that Ji Yunshu was a man of measure.
Ji Yunshu naturally knew that she couldn't refuse the reward from the emperor, nor could she make excessive demands.
She really couldn't think of what she wanted at the moment, but she caught a glimpse of Bai Ling not far away from the corner of her eye, and suddenly had an idea.
She pointed at Bai Ling and said, "Come to think of it, the one who really made a contribution this time was my maid. I was planning to open a clinic and let her work there, but I'm worried that people won't trust her medical skills since she's young and a girl. How about giving me a plaque, cousin? With a plaque like yours, my clinic will surely be very profitable in the future."
Emperor Jingming originally wanted to make a promise to her, and she could come to him to fulfill it at any time in the future. However, he didn't expect that she would not take it seriously and just say whatever she thought of.
But it's okay this way.
Emperor Jingming agreed without hesitation: "Since you, a servant girl, can spot problems that even the imperial physician couldn't, your medical skills are indeed good. I will write this plaque for you personally as a congratulations on your successful opening of the business."
Ji Yunshu was very happy: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Emperor Jingming looked at the smile on her face and suddenly remembered something. He added, "I have already had the matter of Yama Palace that you mentioned last time dealt with. Except for a few masters in Yama Palace, everyone else has been executed."
Ji Yunshu looked up at Emperor Jingming in shock, and he also looked at her with a deep gaze: "As you said, there is no Yama Palace in this world anymore."
Ji Yunshu: "...So fast?"
It’s only been a few days, and an entire killer organization has been wiped out?
When did the people in the court become so efficient?
Emperor Jingming avoided her gaze and said, "Didn't you say it? Those who dare to assassinate my cousin do not take me seriously. Such an organization must be eliminated as soon as possible. I don't think anyone will dare to assassinate you again. You have been in the palace for some time. It's time to go back."
It seemed that she had allowed Ji Yunshu to live in the palace only because she was worried about her safety.
Ji Yunshu felt a little strange, but since the emperor didn't tell her, she naturally couldn't ask.
He just lowered his head and said, "Yes."
Emperor Jingming spoke a few more words to the empress dowager before leaving, but Ji Yunshu remained absent-minded.
She always felt that something was wrong, but she couldn't put her finger on it.
The Queen Mother ordered someone to prepare her formalities and took her hand, admonishing her, "After all, you are a married woman, and I cannot keep you here for long. But whenever you miss me, come to the palace. Don't bear any grievances. I will always stand up for you."
Ji Yunshu smiled and said, "As long as you are well, no one will dare to wrong me. You must take good care of yourself and worry less. There are so many things to do in the palace, how can you handle it all by yourself? It is better to leave it to the other concubines in the harem. You have time to rest and take care of your health."
The Queen Mother nodded: "I know."
Seeing that Ji Yunshu was about to say something, he said unhappily, "Don't worry, I won't go to such lengths to make things difficult for the Queen."
Ji Yunshu hugged her and said, "Auntie is so kind to me. I can't always be by your side, but she is your daughter-in-law, so you should treat her as if she were me. The Queen has a gentle temperament and will surely understand your kindness."
The queen is the mother of a country and is highly valued and loved by the emperor. Now she has given birth to the only prince in the palace. If nothing unexpected happens, her position in the future will be as stable as Mount Tai.
It is also good to make more good connections.
Ji Yunshu was leaving the palace in a carriage. He was wondering whether to go directly to the farm outside the capital or go back to the Marquis' Mansion, when he saw a carriage parked outside the palace gate, just like last time.
Jingzhe was standing by the carriage. When he saw her coming out, he stepped forward, bowed, and said, "The prince is here to take the lady home."
Ji Yunshu: “…”
She didn't know whether this prince was real or fake, so she could only get on another carriage.
In the carriage, just like last time, a man in a moon-white brocade robe was sitting inside, holding a book in his hand.
Seeing Ji Yunshu come in, the other party put down the book in his hand and looked at her.
With just one glance, Ji Yunshu was sure: "You're back?"
Zhao Shen's dark eyes looked at her for a moment before he nodded: "Well, I'm back."
Ji Yunshu sat down and the carriage started moving slowly.
People were coming and going outside, but the carriage was quiet.
Although Ji Yunshu was sure that the person in front of her was the real Zhao Shen, she felt a little unfamiliar with him, perhaps because they had not seen each other for a long time.
I didn't know what to say for a moment.
On the contrary, Zhao Shen saw that she was silent and couldn't help asking: "How did you tell Chao Qing and me apart?"
Chao Qing has been serving him since he was a child. He can imitate his father's every move exactly and avoid being discovered in front of his father.
But Chao Qing said that Ji Yunshu only said a few words to him and then exposed him.
Just now, she was sure that she was back at a glance.
Zhao Shen was very curious, how did she figure that out?
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