The Ninth Prince Qin Zongzhi, who had always been averse to women, brought a woman from the long street and returned to the Ninth Prince's Mansion in a high-profile manner.
This huge news caused a complete uproar in Kyoto.
Zhao Yunzhu's feet never touched the ground along the way.
The strange looks and comments from those around her filled her with immense shame.
In the past, she was the daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion and the most talented woman in the country, but what about now?
She was just a homeless woman who was divorced by her in-laws.
The cold wind was like a thorny vine, whipping her tender and fair cheeks again and again.
She didn't know if it was the cold or the bottomless black hole of shame that made her whole body cold.
Zhao Yunzhu could only shrink her head back into Qin Zongzhi's broad chest.
It has been three years since I married into the Yong'an Marquis's Mansion. On our wedding day, my husband led his troops to war.
She is still a complete body.
Before getting married, she also learned the secrets of the boudoir from the nanny.
What's going to happen next.
She knew it very well.
Qin Zongzhi took her to the main room and ordered someone to prepare hot water for her to wash.
The wooden barrel was filled with hot water, and the room was filled with steam.
"What? Are you shy already?"
Qin Zongzhi had no intention of leaving. He was leaning against the pillar, crossing his arms and glancing at her.
Zhao Yunzhu's body stiffened as she thought of her loved ones in prison, and the great humiliation and the danger to their lives.
She chose the latter.
Zhao Yunzhu bit her lips tightly, and with her fingers as slender as jade onions, she took off her clothes layer by layer.
Even though her heart was filled with emotions, there was no trace of emotion in her eyes.
When she was left with only a bellyband on her body, she stepped into the bathtub barefoot.
"Your Highness, Princess Shumin is here..."
Suddenly, a trembling voice of a little man was heard outside the door.
Qin Zongzhi frowned slightly, glanced at Zhao Yunzhu without saying a word for a moment, then stepped out of the room.
Zhao Yunzhu's tense mind slowly relaxed at this moment.
The Prince of Song's Mansion is the only royal family of a different surname in the current dynasty. Prince Song was injured on the battlefield in his early years and was unable to have children. Song Shumin was adopted by Prince Song and his wife from the clan. In the palace, Song Shumin is the only princess.
Prince Song once submitted a memorial to the emperor. A hundred years after the death of Prince Song and his wife, the lineage of Prince Song came to an end.
Therefore, a princess of a royal palace who only had a title but no background at all, was not praised by many people in the noble families in Kyoto.
Therefore, Song Shumin had been at odds with her since childhood.
It’s just because Zhao Yunzhu is superior to her in every aspect.
When the Zhao family was in trouble, Song Shumin went to their house specifically to mock them.
But at that time, she had no energy to argue with her about those little girl's thoughts.
I think the reason she was able to come today was because Qin Zongzhi brought her back from the street.
She stood up and put on her dress. A maid came in and said, "Young lady, His Highness asks you to go to the front hall."
Zhao Yunzhu lowered her eyes and straightened her clothes.
He replied calmly, "Okay."
When she arrived at the front hall, she saw Song Shumin with a proud look on her face. She had specially worn a red dress with gold thread today.
Her head is covered with red gold and rubies, which makes her white jade-like skin look even more delicate.
Once upon a time, Zhao Yunzhu was the most beautiful woman in Kyoto.
Today, when she stood with Song Shumin, she felt a little sad.
Times have changed. She has been a wife in the Yong'an Marquis's Mansion for many years. How can she compare to the princess who is the center of attention in the Prince of Song's Mansion?
"Hey, Zhao Yunzhu, you really are not idle."
"She was just divorced by the Yong'an Marquisate. Her family will execute her in two days, and yet you've hooked up with the Ninth Prince today."
Song Shumin's sharp and piercing voice rang out.
Accompanied by mocking laughter.
Zhao Yunzhu felt as if the sky above her head suddenly collapsed.
She stepped forward quickly and stared at Song Shumin. "What did you just say?"
"Two days later?"
Song Shumin was frightened by her fierce aura.
After a moment of hesitation, he came to his senses, raised his chin, and said triumphantly, "The Emperor has decreed that the Crown Prince and his followers be deposed and executed in two days."
Zhao Yunzhu suddenly looked at Qin Zongzhi and saw that he was avoiding her gaze.
It's not obvious.
She turned around numbly, and walked out step by step with difficulty and confusion.
"Princess, are you satisfied? Can you leave my mansion now?"
Qin Zongzhi was upset and started to chase the people away.
Song Shumin snorted lightly, and when she left, she smiled slyly, "Ninth Prince, my father said that once the matter of the deposed crown prince comes to light, I will ask for the imperial decree to grant the marriage."
"Ninth Prince, given the current situation in the court, our marriage will be the best for you."
"As for Zhao Yunzhu..."
"I don't mind you having a concubine, but in this mansion, there must not be any illegitimate children born before legitimate children."
"Ninth Prince, please don't forget that if it weren't for my father, you wouldn't have the blessing to enjoy the wealth and glory you have today."
Qin Zongzhi looked at him coldly.
When he was ten years old, he was met by King Song by chance, who sent him back to the palace and confirmed that he was a member of the royal family who had been exiled.
Over the years, my father has always felt that he owed him.
Despite receiving countless rewards, he had suffered immensely since childhood. Even now that he was in power, he often found sleepless nights alone.
He always worries that one day he will lose everything he has now.
In order to repay Prince Song's kindness, he did mention his desire to marry Song Shumin.
But at that time, Song Shumin was ambitious and in her eyes, he was still just a beggar who had begged on Chang'an Street.
King Song couldn't resist and politely declined his proposal.
Now the deposed prince's party has completely lost the chance to make a comeback.
Among the adult princes, he was the most favored by his father.
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