Zhao Shu glanced around mysteriously. Apart from herself and Sun Yun's people, no one else saw her. Only then did she tell Sheng Xia to put it away. Sheng Xia was still covered in the scent of medicine.
After leaving the Huo residence, Zhao Shu and Sun Yun rode in the same car. Green Ivy and Half-Bundle wanted to follow, but she waved them off and said, "I want to have a private conversation with A-Jun. You two go and ride with Chu-Chun. Don't disturb me while I'm having my private conversation with A-Jun."
Zhao Shu knew that Sun Yun was about to start making wild and unfounded guesses again, but she had already been pushed into the car by Sun Yun. She blocked the ladder so that Green Ivy and Half-Bundle could not get up.
"Go and ride with Chu Chun." Zhao Shu saw Sun Yun's attitude; if Green Ivy and Half Bun didn't go and ride with Chu Chun and the others, she wouldn't let them leave.
Green Ivy said worriedly, "Princess, I'm not at ease leaving you alone."
Zhao Shu glanced at Zhi Hai, who had silently appeared in front of the carriage and was about to drive off, and said, "It's nothing, go ahead."
Sun Yun waved her hand, "You two, hurry up and go! Who's the master?" She put away her smile, her aura fully unleashed, instantly transforming into a cold and aloof queen. Ban Shu and Luoluo were speechless and silently went to the next car.
After the two maids finally left, she bowed and entered the carriage. She smiled mysteriously at Zhao Shu and said in a low voice, "Hey, you see? Mr. Huo has many admirers. Why don't you hurry up? He's about to return to the capital. You should at least show your appreciation. When we get back, I'll pick something for you. A jade pendant is the best gift. Jade pendants are often used as tokens of love between men and women in poetry."
Zhao Shu: ...speechless, looking up at the sky. Seeing Zhao Shu's expression, Sun Yun continued with exasperation, "Although Mr. Huo has many admirers, he is completely unattached. He rejected your cousin just now, and he rejected her so ruthlessly, hahaha, it's hilarious. Your cousin must regret comparing Mr. Huo to Qu Yuan, hahaha."
She was laughing in a low voice, her face turning red from holding it in. Seeing how hard she was trying to suppress her laughter, Zhao Shu opened the small tea table inside the carriage and poured her a cup of tea. "Be careful not to die young and become the first woman in history to die laughing. Future generations will write stories about you."
"No, I'm telling the truth. Although Mr. Huo is a bit older than you, older men are more caring." Sun Yun felt that Zhao Shu's attitude was not what a typical young lady should have. Who wouldn't blush and have their heart race when they saw Huo Baichuan's face?
Zhao Shu gave a fake laugh twice, and Sun Yun immediately seized on it, saying, "Look, you're just like Mr. Huo, you like to fake laugh."
"Irony, irony, can't you tell?" Zhao Shu rolled her eyes at her. "Ayun, you're a young lady, and a lady from a prominent family, why are you discussing such immoral and scandalous matters with me? Getting married and exchanging tokens at such a young age, where did you learn that from? Is this the kind of upbringing your Sun family has?"
"You're so kind, I'm thinking of you, but you don't appreciate my good intentions. Look around, which young master is better than Young Master Huo?" she asked Zhao Shu.
Zhao Shu retorted, "Young Master Huo is so good, why don't you just get together with him directly... ah, right?"
“You know, my grandfather wants Mr. Huo to be his son-in-law. If I were to have something going on with Mr. Huo, how would my parents face anyone? Besides, although Mr. Huo is a good man, everyone has their own taste, and he's not my type.” Speaking of her problem, Sun Yun blushed. Although she spoke boldly, she was still quite traditional at heart, and her cheeks were practically burning red.
"Tsk tsk tsk, so which one is your choice? How about I introduce one to you?" Zhao Shu joked. Sun Yun's marriage was not something she could decide on her own. Even her mother probably didn't have much power to decide. It depended on the head of the Sun family and the old lady of the Sun family.
Sun Yunxiu punched Zhao Shu and turned her head away, saying, "I'm not talking to you anymore. You can cry when Young Master Huo is taken away by someone else."
Zhao Shu chuckled. She didn't want to get married anyway. So what if Young Master Huo was snatched away? What did it have to do with her?
The two talked in the carriage, and time passed by unnoticed. Soon they arrived at the palace gate. After getting off the carriage, they saw Zhao Wanshi and the others being held down by Xiao Guozi, Xin Chou and Xin Mao, who were glaring angrily at Zhao Shu. If they weren't in front of the palace gate and didn't have to worry about their image, the three of them would have already started cursing.
Zhao Shu glanced at them, then turned her head away, refusing to look any longer. If she were to look at their pitiful, hesitant expressions any longer, she would surely vomit up her dinner from the night before.
"Little Guo, just washing clothes isn't enough to show how much care my sisters have for me. So, besides the clothes, let's wash the chamber pot too. That way, it will truly show how much care my sisters have for me."
Trying to play the victim, pretending to be weak, huh!
In early spring, she led Zhao Shaoqiu to Zhao Shu's side and whispered to her, "Princess, the young master's mother has just been divorced. What do you think?" She had just received the news and hurried over to tell Zhao Shu.
"Hmph, his mother is divorced, but he still has the blood of the Zhao family in his veins. Who dares to call him a bastard!" Zhao Shuli glanced at Zhao Wanshi and the other two with a sharp look. When they met her gaze, they all lowered their heads, feeling a deep fear of Zhao Shuli.
Turning their gaze away, the group returned to Jinlan Palace in a grand procession. Upon entering, Zhao Shu summoned Xiao Zhu Zi and instructed him, "Investigate Zhao Shaoqiu's matter and why his mother was divorced." She was quite afraid of getting herself into trouble; if his mother was indeed immoral, that would be disastrous.
After giving her instructions, she coldly told Xiao Zhu Zi that Huo Baichuan knew she had sent people to monitor the princes, "You must be more careful in the future and not reveal your identity. We are currently in Guanzhou and will probably not be back for several years. You should hurry up and train a group of people. Money is not a problem, as long as they are good. Remember to do it secretly. Do you understand?"
Xiao Zhu's mindset has evolved from initial trepidation when following Zhao Shu to later excitement and anticipation, and now it's as calm as still water. Everyone has aspirations, and Zhao Shu doesn't stifle them. Just like with employees, as long as you delegate authority, they will maximize their potential and do things even better.
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