After much deliberation, many thoughts flashed through her mind, complex and varied, but in the end, she decided that she wanted to live for herself.
We only have one life, so why not live for ourselves?
She lowered her head, closed her eyes, gritted her teeth, and suddenly raised her head, saying loudly, "This humble woman admires His Highness Prince Yong, and begs the Empress Dowager to grant my request!"
The voice wasn't loud, but it was enough to stir up a storm in everyone's hearts. Instantly, everyone thought of one thing: Sun Yun was still in mourning, and Sun Yun was Zhao Shu's best friend!
Being close friends is fine, it doesn't stop her from admiring Prince Yong, but she is in mourning, yet she brazenly comes to Taihe Hall to say that she loves Prince Yong, which is simply shameless! It's so unfilial!
The Sun family is a long-established and prestigious family, yet they raised such a daughter. It is truly a misfortune for the family!
Especially since Sun Yun was in charge of the Sun family at this time, instantly, all the civil and military officials felt that the Sun family was not worthy of being called a prominent family or a scholarly family.
Because he has a shameless daughter.
Zhao Shu turned her back, leaned against the wall, and closed her eyes. Why bother? Why say it in court? There's no way out now. Ahead lies an abyss, behind her is the condemnation of thousands. Why bother?
If all else fails, we can just have someone assassinate Hao Shumei on the spot. How can a dead person slander someone?
Why choose such a place and such a time to expose this? Actually, she doesn't object to them being together, she really doesn't.
Seeing that she had her eyes closed, Huo Baichuan said, "Doing this will lessen her guilt."
Zhao Shu nodded, then opened her eyes, looked at him, and smiled gratefully, "Thank you. Actually, I don't mind. I know that Ayun is the best choice. No one among the noble ladies is better than her, and she puts my mind at ease."
Huo Baichuan felt that Zhao Shu was too insightful, which made her not cute at all. He wished she were a little more absent-minded, a little silly, a little happier, and a little more dependent, but that wouldn't be Zhao Shu.
In the blink of an eye, in the main hall, before anyone could react or think of any vicious words to slander Sun Yun, Prince Yong threw down his robes and knelt down, "Mother, it's all my fault. I was the one who first had improper thoughts about Miss Sun."
These words caused a huge uproar. A father taking a liking to his daughter's best friend is shameless and absurd.
Isn't Prince Yong just absurd?
Looking at all the princes and members of the imperial clan, if Prince Yong says he is second to none in absurdity, no one would dare to claim to be first, right?
Sun Yun looked up in surprise. She looked at Prince Yong, her eyes welling up with tears. At this moment, regardless of Prince Yong's motives, she was moved and grateful.
At least he's protecting himself, isn't he?
At this moment, Zhao Shu couldn't see through it. She didn't know what Prince Yong's mentality was in saying such things.
However, men understand men best. Huo Baichuan smiled and said, "Although your father is absurd and has lived a life of debauchery, he is still a man. Don't worry, he can protect Sun Yun."
"Your father, if you say he is cold-blooded and ruthless, then he is indeed cold-blooded and ruthless; if you say he is affectionate, then he is indeed affectionate. In fact, he has lived a very self-centered life, but he loves you. If it were any other young lady, he would definitely refuse."
"Don't blame him."
Zhao Shu nodded, "I know, how could I blame him?" When she was young and naive, she felt that her father didn't care about her, which is why she ended up in such a miserable state.
But who understands the bitterness in his heart? As a daughter, how can she be so selfish, always wanting the selfless love of adults without giving even a little care in return? Is that fair?
In this life, as long as he can be happy and live well, she doesn't care about anything else.
Having been reborn, I say I want to change my fate and protect my family. There's no reason not to give them the right to pursue their own lives, is there?
Earth is so great, yet only one moon revolves around it, so what right does it have to demand that everyone else revolve around it?
All the officials, especially those in Yide's faction, had prepared their arguments, but they were shut down by Prince Yong's words: "You call him absurd? He should just admit it."
If you say he doesn't know manners, then he should just admit it.
He doesn't argue with the claim that he's shameless.
Anyway, Sun Yun did nothing wrong in this matter, and he will bear all the blame and criticism. So what excuse do you scholars have to criticize her?
The Empress Dowager was also stunned. She never expected that Prince Yong would stand up to protect Sun Yun. Based on her understanding of Prince Yong, he was not easily moved. Back then, Prince Yong's mansion was full of beauties, and he couldn't even remember their appearances and names.
Clearly, he is not someone who is easily swayed by beauty.
Furthermore, he doesn't know how to judge people.
"What did you say? Say it again." The Empress Dowager was somewhat incredulous and asked again.
Upon hearing this, Prince Yong respectfully said again, "Your subject wishes to marry Miss Sun as his concubine, and begs Your Majesty for your permission."
Sun Yun heard her own choked voice and looked at Prince Yong, her eyes filled with tears. Shouldn't one marry a man who is responsible, who can protect her, and who is determined to marry her?
Therefore, at this moment, she has no regrets whatsoever about the secret crush she had harbored for him during those days.
Just now, she felt like her heart was about to die, unable to see any hope or future, but now everything has suddenly become clear, and her heart has become joyful.
She used to think that all she needed was a lasting, gentle relationship and a harmonious family.
But now, someone is saying he wants to marry me in front of the entire court. Wouldn't that be considered a grand and dramatic affair?
Although it doesn't mean there's love, she believes there will be in the future.
The Empress Dowager was happy, satisfied, and extremely relieved. No one was more outstanding than Sun Yun; there really was no one.
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