Zhao Shu: "...So, where do you live?" After asking, she realized she really liked meddling. "What I mean is, how can I deliver it to you?"
"I'll come and get it when it's ready." He reached out to smooth Zhao Shu's disheveled black hair over her shoulder, but stopped, awkwardly withdrew his hand, and climbed out the window.
After he left, Zhao Shu hurriedly closed the window, then climbed into bed; she was really sleepy.
The next day, as expected, he slept until the sun was high in the sky before waking up. The first thing he did upon waking was to find a pen and ink and write down what he needed to do that day: "First, I will prepare three dishes and a soup according to the family tradition, then make dumplings, cook rice cakes, play cards and chess with my grandmother and father. A perfect day."
After finishing writing, he called out, "Who's outside?"
"Princess, you're awake?" Chu Chun pushed open the door and entered. Zhao Shu looked around and saw that Wan Dong, Sheng Xia, Lu Luo, and the others were all there. Everyone was busy, some carrying basins, some carrying clothes. Xiao Zhu Zi and Xiao Guo Zi were very obedient and did not stay outside.
Today is a big day, and Zhao Shu knows that she must dress up in her finest attire. "Brother Crown Prince is not fully recovered yet, so please dress simply."
"Princess, rest assured, I didn't take that gold-inlaid ruby and jewel-encrusted headdress. Instead, I chose this jade magnolia and mist cloud set. As for the clothes, I didn't choose that bright red pleated auspicious ingot long skirt. Instead, I chose a tortoiseshell brocade robe inlaid with warm jade, pearls, coral, and clouds. I guarantee you'll love it." Chu Chun pointed to the clothes that Green Ivy was holding.
Zhao Shu looked at it and saw a jade magnolia cloud-patterned headdress, the name of which was extremely elegant, but what was with that bright red peony? It was a tortoiseshell brocade robe inlaid with warm jade, beads, coral, and cloud patterns, but the bright red coral took up so much of the area...
He waved his hand and said, "Never mind, it's the New Year, you can do whatever you want."
The girls laughed, dispelling yesterday's tension and instantly making the atmosphere much more relaxed.
After washing up and getting dressed, Zhao Shu came down from the embroidered tower. Sun Yun was serving porridge. When she saw Zhao Shu coming over, she gestured for her to sit down. "Xing'er made lily porridge today. I tasted a bit, and it's perfect for this time of day."
Zhao Shu was suspicious. Was there something inappropriate about having breakfast? Sun Yun had come to Guanzhou with her and was initially a little unaccustomed to it, but she had gradually gotten used to it. Breakfast was extremely simple: a bowl of porridge, a basket of small steamed buns, a glass of milk, and sometimes an extra tea egg.
The porridge was handed to Zhao Shu, who took a bite. "Hmm, cordyceps flower and pork bone soup. When did Xing'er learn to make medicinal cuisine?" she said, turning to look at Xing'er standing beside her.
Xing'er blushed and whispered, "It was Physician Peng who taught me to do it."
"Old Doctor Peng has become quite a treasure now." He continued eating, finishing in a few bites, then peered into the large porcelain bowl. "Gone?"
"Save some room in your belly, I'll show you something special later." Sun Yun winked at her teasingly.
Zhao Shu chuckled foolishly. She wasn't very good at doing things herself and would have to ask Sun Yun for help later. Seeing her sly smile, Sun Yun asked warily and with disdain, "What are you going to do?"
"What can I do? I'm leaving now. I'm going to pay my respects to my grandmother." As always, her expression remained unchanged, and she didn't mention yesterday's events.
Sun Yun carefully examined Zhao Shu and found that she seemed to know nothing. He breathed a sigh of relief, but then became worried. What if Hao Shumei spread rumors?
Thinking of this, she could no longer eat, not even her favorite little crystal buns. She followed Zhao Shu out of Jinlan Palace. On the way, she hesitated for a while, then gritted her teeth and said to Zhao Shu, "Ajun, there's something I'm about to tell you."
Zhao Shu nodded, "Okay, go ahead, what can't you tell me?" She remembered that Sun Yun had once told her that he was willing to share the burden with her. Besides being happy, she was also grateful. If this matter was difficult for Sun Yun, she wouldn't mind lending a helping hand. In this vast world, there was only one Sun Yun.
Sun Yun organized her thoughts, leaned close to Zhao Shu's ear, and whispered, "Hao Shumei came to me last night, asking me to switch His Highness the Crown Prince's medicine and find a way to get your father to submit to them. I didn't agree, so they threatened me with my mother, saying that if I didn't agree, they would make my father divorce my mother and even make me a princess to marry into the Xiongnu. Ah Jun, you must help me. I need a lot of money right now." After she finished speaking, she grabbed Zhao Shu's hand, her face full of pleading.
Zhao Shu looked at her, her expression anxious and angry, seemingly genuine. She held her hand, which trembled slightly. "Alright, let's start the new year by doing good business and making lots and lots of money."
Once the words were out, Zhao Shu felt the burden on her shoulders lessen. She was willing to set aside her suspicions and trust Sun Yun. Even if she had been used, betrayed, and trampled on, it was someone else, not Sun Yun.
At this moment, she chooses to believe in the sunshine. Sometimes, giving even a little trust to those who deserve it can bring a clear blue sky in return. Even if she is betrayed again, she can bear the consequences now. But what if she gains a vast and boundless future? Everything is unknown.
So, just like we accepted Ajiu in modern times, let's trust Sun Yun this once, give ourselves a chance, and give Sun Yun a chance too.
"Don't worry, they won't dare to use you for a marriage alliance. Even if your grandfather is confused, he wouldn't use you for a marriage alliance. But your mother, let her think of a way to stay at your maternal grandparents' house for a while. Otherwise, if you don't behave here, they will definitely make things difficult for her in the capital." The shady dealings in the inner quarters are endless and impossible to guard against. One wrong move and you'll be crushed to pieces.
As for the marriage alliance, there's no need to worry about it. If Sun Gan really agrees to make his granddaughter a princess and send her to the marriage alliance, then the Sun family will be pretty much finished. Since ancient times, there haven't been many real princesses who went to the marriage alliance, but there are plenty of princesses from the imperial clan and daughters of ministers. However, most of these ministers are sycophants and don't come from high social standing.
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