Chapter 344: The Lady of the Marquisate vs. the Younger Prince 87
Mrs. Ji was anxious and angry. She wanted to beat her daughter, but she couldn't bear to do it. She was so angry that her eyes turned red and she turned her back and didn't look at her daughter.
"You...listen to what you are saying. There are so many people in the Ji family, and the men are still alive. How can it be reasonable for a girl like you to charge into battle outside while the Ji family sits back and reaps the benefits?"
Ji Yunhuan didn't expect her mother to react so strongly. Now she couldn't figure out what her mother was thinking. She was just considering the Ji family.
The Ji family was already at the center of controversy, and if they showed their clear support for the third prince, the emperor would definitely not let them go.
Ji Yunhuan went over to hold his mother's hand and coaxed her in a low voice: "That's not what I meant. I know that you and father are on my side. If I follow the Third Prince, father will definitely help him secretly."
Mrs. Ji used all her strength to slap her daughter's hand away. She was not good at cursing, and she started to cry as she spoke.
"There is no impenetrable wall in the world. If something happens to the Third Prince and the Ji family stays out of it, you will be dead for sure! The Ji family can maintain peace by severing ties with you. What's the difference between this and selling your daughter for fame? Who do you think your father is? If your father knew, he would scold you to death!"
"That idiot Ji Rongyue knows that he doesn't want to be a pawn in the marriage alliance, but he's still making a fuss. You're really smart. Are you looking for death? You...you..."
There was a red spot on the back of Ji Yunhuan's hand. Seeing her mother crying out of breath, she didn't dare to persuade her anymore.
From the moment she decided to stand by Jing Yu's side, she was prepared to die with Jing Yu.
This life was stolen by her, so why should she be dissatisfied? Liang Wanzhou is dead, and the greatest revenge has been taken.
She just wanted the people who loved her to live in peace. Even if the Ji family was not that prominent, as long as her parents were safe, that was enough.
If her child could not become the future prince, then she would make plans early and send him away far away so that no one would know that such a child existed.
She had made all the plans and thought she was invincible, but she was defeated by her mother's tears.
Ji Yunhuan coaxed his mother for a long time, swearing and promising that he would live well and nothing would happen to him.
Madam Ji finally wiped away her tears, touched her daughter's red hand, and snorted coldly, "Does it hurt? You deserve it! Who told you to be disobedient!"
"That's right, just sit still and let men beg for their daughters to marry them. Only then will they know how to cherish them."
"Your father is there for you in everything. He will support you even if the sky falls. If the Third Prince wants to marry you, he must first get past your father."
Zitan sent a message back saying that the Third Prince had left, but the gifts were left behind.
Madam Ji smiled happily, "It seems that the Third Prince is indeed sincere, otherwise he would have been kicked out by your father along with his gifts! You should have a good rest, and mother will come to see you tomorrow."
Ji Yun saw his mother off and sighed helplessly.
She didn't know what her father talked about with Jing Yu. Her father came over and scolded her. Ji Yunhuan lowered her head and listened, feeling quite curious.
This was the first time her father had scolded her since she was little. It must have been her mother who had exaggerated the story. How could she be looking for death? She had planned it carefully. She was 80% to 90% sure that she could make Jing Yu the emperor.
Ji Shoufu thought of his wife's red eyes from crying, and felt very distressed. His voice became louder and louder, "Your mother hasn't cried like this for a long time. Don't make her cry. Stay at home honestly. If you mention moving to the temple again, I will order people to fence off your yard."
"You are the daughter of the Ji family. Where else do you want to live if you don't live in the Ji family? When you have time, spend more time with your mother and stop causing trouble. You are not allowed to see the Third Prince. If there is anything, let the Third Prince come to me. You are not allowed to make decisions on your own!"
Ji Yunhuan was very obedient and agreed to everything. Finally, he asked carefully, "So what exactly is father's plan? You have to tell me so that I can cooperate with him."
Ji Shoufu said sternly, "I don't have any plans! Just stay at home and recuperate, and don't worry about anything else."
Ji Yunhuan could only stay at home to "recuperate". She was almost going crazy from being idle. She could even stare at the birds in the trees for a long time.
Her father didn't mind her finding out information, but he wouldn't let her go out.
Finally, the case of Fugui Casino was concluded, and a large number of officials in the capital were dismissed. Jing Yu showed no mercy and indeed offended a group of officials.
Ji Yunhuan felt that Jing Yu did a great job. When Jing Yu became emperor, these people would be parasites in the court, so it would be better to deal with them sooner.
There will never be a shortage of people who want to be officials in this world. Just kill one group and select another. Jing Yu is the legitimate son of the Empress Dowager, so he will never lack people to support him.
It would be bad if there were too many people supporting him. Killing a group of them and creating a few enemies would actually reduce the emperor's vigilance.
With Jingyu's reputation for being upright and incorruptible, the Second Prince's reputation became even worse. Jingyu lifted the Second Prince up high and then put him down gently, saying frankly that it was for the sake of brotherhood and he couldn't bear to make his father sad.
The second prince was still confined in the mansion and was demoted to Concubine Liang, but the emperor continued to stay in Concubine Liang's palace, and his favor to her did not diminish in the slightest.
Ji Yunhuan wrote a letter to Jing Yu, asking Jing Yu to meet her secretly. Her words were sincere and warm, full of affection.
Jing Yu received the letter and sent many gifts, but he refused to see her, fearing that she would trick him into revealing something.
Ji Yunhuan really intended to use the beauty trap, but unfortunately Jing Yu didn't fall into it.
She felt like she was being scratched by a cat. The more the two kept secrets from her, the more she wanted to know. After several days of coaxing and begging, her father finally agreed to let her go out on the pretext of going to Linglong Pavilion to settle accounts.
However, her father still prepared a team of guards for her.
Ji Yunhuan arrived at the second floor of Linglong Pavilion.
Shiqi brought a group of people to see her, both men and women, all of whom were newly trained shop owners who would be placed in shops outside the capital.
Jasmine was among them. She chose a store in her hometown. Although she had no impression of her hometown anymore, she wanted to go back and take a look.
Dujuan was a little timid and did not dare to take on such an important responsibility. She wanted to stay here and learn more.
Ji Yunhuan didn't see the other three concubines, so Shiqi explained, "Those three are not as loyal as Dujuan, nor as smart as Jasmine. They have good looks but are useless."
"Farmers don't care whether they have been married or not. There are more men than women, and most people want to marry widows. They are all beautiful women. They can live a comfortable life if they marry into the farm. They just need to manage the farm's output. If they manage well, they will be promoted in the future."
Ji Yunhuan was relieved that Shiqi was doing the job. Shishu and Shihua also sent the account books over. Ji Yunhuan took a look at the general ledger and unknowingly found himself busy until the afternoon.
Wan Niang came in with dinner. She was wearing a turquoise skirt and had her hair in a girl's bun. She looked pretty and innocent.
She sat down to eat with Ji Yunhuan, her tone quite cheerful, "I don't like the capital at all. If there is anything I miss, it is that I can't bear to leave you."
"I was born in an ominous place, my parents are unknown, and I don't know where to go. Fortunately, Ah Qing is still alive. In that dark place, Ah Qing is the only person who has shown me kindness. From now on, no matter where we go, we can accompany each other."
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