Chapter 242 Su Jin's Blessing
Chapter 242 Su Jin's Blessing
"Hey, what rules do you need? The elder of your Hexi Su family is the emperor's teacher. If it weren't for the fact that Elder Su picked up the emperor, he might have died in the northwest. How could he have become the emperor?"
The Empress Dowager did not say much about how dangerous things were back then, but there are some things that cannot be thought about too carefully. The more you think about them, the more terrified you will feel.
Su Jin didn't think about these things in the palace at all. She felt that these things had nothing to do with her, and nothing was more attractive than her plan of lying down.
"Hurry up and sit down. I've heard everything. That Gu Changqing spread rumors about you. Even after you divorced this idiot, he still did such a thing. I also know about the case of the governor of Shunjing. Since this idiot liked you, why didn't he get rid of Lin Wanhui in the first place? Obviously, the elders of your Su family had already given him a chance..."
Once they started discussing gossip, it was like a weasel seeing a chick, especially an old woman like the Empress Dowager who lived a secluded life and rarely went out. She had no one to chat with, but now she started talking about gossip with great energy. She sighed and lamented how hard Su Jin's life was, while handing food and drinks to Su Jin and cursing Gu Changqing for being a good-for-nothing.
"The Emperor has demoted him to the seventh rank. If he doesn't learn his lesson, he will be demoted further. Below the seventh rank is the ninth rank, and below the ninth rank is the gatekeeper. Humph, let's see if he dares to continue bullying you!"
The Queen Mother spoke with indignation, and Su Jin's mouth twitched.
It would be fine if the Empress Dowager was my grandmother, but the problem is... we have no relationship!
"That time at the banquet, I cried. You are a good girl. More importantly, you taught Lu and Xuan very well. There are frequent reports of battles in the northwest, and Xuan has made contributions again..."
When Gu Zixuan was mentioned, Su Jin's eyes moved slightly. Seeing this, the empress dowager raised the corners of her mouth with satisfaction and told her about Gu Zixuan in detail.
The young man was both brave and resourceful. He was initially despised by Liu Cong, but now he has become Liu Cong's left vanguard, beating the Huns to the point of crying and screaming.
As they were chatting, someone outside announced that Prince Rui had arrived. Su Jin stood up and saluted. After all, this was the imperial palace, not their home.
Zhao Jingyu came in a hurry.
When Zhou Ruihai told him that the Queen Mother wanted to see Su Jin, Zhao Jingyu became extremely nervous.
He was also uneasy while discussing matters with Zhao Jingcheng in the imperial study.
Zhao Jingcheng knew what his younger brother was thinking, so he let him go. It can only be said that his younger brother was still young, and since his sweetheart had gone to see the Queen Mother, he could not sit still.
Zhao Jingyu was worried that Su Jin would be wronged by his mother, and that Su Jin might be impolite and make his mother unhappy. He was afraid that his mother would blame Su Jin for this, so he rushed over without stopping.
Who would have thought that as soon as you enter the door, the atmosphere is not strict or tense at all, but rather peaceful.
The Empress Dowager held Su Jin's hand and talked to her. Su Jin rarely opened her mouth, but when she did, she always made the Empress Dowager laugh. The severe moment that Zhao Jingyu had imagined did not happen, which made it seem that he was overthinking.
Zhao Jingyu: ...
Ah, this is suddenly a bit embarrassing.
"Yu'er is here."
The Empress Dowager asked everyone to sit down, and after a few words she stood up and said, "Madame Su, do you remember where I put the hand warmer? Oh, forget it, I'll go find it myself!"
As he spoke, he stood up and left, leaving only Su Jin and Zhao Jingyu sitting in the room.
Su Jin: ...
Zhao Jingyu: ...
Su Jin: Wait, why did the Queen Mother leave suddenly?
Zhao Jingyu: Wait, why did the Queen Mother suddenly leave!!!
The atmosphere froze for a moment. Su Jin scratched his chin and suddenly said, "Your Highness, I still have to go to work..."
"Sixth Miss, you don't have to do it yourself. Just tell the maids and servants. The emperor made you the sixth-rank Siyuan in order to put down Gu Changqing's arrogance. He originally thought that the sixth rank was similar to the fifth rank. Now, Gu Changqing has become the seventh rank, and now he has to look up to you completely..."
Su Jin: ...
She knew that the emperor was protective of her, but what merits did she have to catch the emperor's eye and be protected by him?
Su Jin thought for a moment and looked at Zhao Jingyu seriously.
"Your Highness, I am just an ordinary person. I thought about this when I was getting divorced. Before the divorce, I was the eldest lady of the Yong'an Marquis's Mansion. After the divorce, I am nothing. I don't mind if others bully me or oppress me with their status. After all, this is the path I chose."
"So, please tell the emperor that I should bear all the consequences. The emperor is very busy, so please don't worry about a small person like me."
Zhao Jingyu was originally quite excited, but after hearing Su Jin's words, he was stunned.
Su Jin, is this a rejection of me?
Zhao Jingyu felt a little disappointed. He was rejected before he even opened his mouth.
He wanted to speak, but Su Jin continued: "If possible, please ask the emperor to withdraw his order and let the sixth-rank Siyuan be given to a suitable person."
Yes, let the right person do it, don’t leave it to yourself. What qualifications does Su Jin have to do this? She only deserves to lie down!
Su Jin's words were sincere, but the eavesdropping Empress Dowager frowned. She turned her head to look at Nanny Su and couldn't help muttering, "We haven't caught up with Yu'er yet. Look, there's not even a clue about his fate. I'm so anxious!"
On the night of New Year's Eve, he suddenly showed up at the family dinner with mixed tripe, and started talking about how great Miss Su Liu was. The Empress Dowager thought that the two of them were really in love. Now she finally had the excuse to see Su Jin openly, but who would have thought that they were still in love!
Nanny Su also said, "I'm afraid it's not that the prince has a one-sided love."
"Humph, is my son worse than the rebellious son of Yong'an Marquis's Mansion?"
The Queen Mother snorted coldly: "Since you have taken a fancy to her, it is Su Jin's blessing, and she should accept it with gratitude!"
It was such a blessing to be favored by Prince Rui. Why wouldn't Su Jin be happy? Besides, she was just a divorced woman. To be able to marry into the Prince Rui's mansion as a princess was a great honor.
"The Hexi Su family helped the emperor in the past, and now that Su Jin is allowed to marry here, it can be considered as repaying the Hexi Su family's favor."
The Empress Dowager nodded and said let's do it. She didn't despise Su Jin for being a divorced woman and having three burdens!
As I was thinking about it, I heard a voice behind me.
"Your humble servant Xie Huiguang greets the Empress Dowager."
The cold voice did not carry a trace of emotion, but it made the empress dowager's heart tremble. She turned around subconsciously, and the young man bowed his head. He was obviously very respectful, but the empress dowager felt a chilling chill.
"Thank you, thank you, sir..."
The Queen Mother suppressed her fear, frowned and asked, "Why are you here?"
Xie Huaiguang said nothing, but glanced inside calmly, looking at Su Jin, who was wearing a female official's robe and had a beautiful face.