Chapter 500 Fashion
Seeing Gu Shuyan's confusion, Yun Yichen had no choice but to explain: "The Crown Prince of Wei has been in Great Zhou for several days without deciding on a marriage alliance partner. Now even the Crown Prince of Jin has come. Don't you think this is unusual? Furthermore, the surrounding countries have been at peace for a hundred years. Even if Great Zhou is content with the status quo, how can you guarantee that Wei and Jin feel the same way?"
Most importantly, what happened twenty years ago already determined today's outcome.
"The Crown Prince of Jin? Brother Yun, do you mean Jin has also sent an envoy?"
Gu Shuyan had experienced too many things today, so she was unaware of the arrival of the Jin Kingdom to pay tribute.
Seeing that Gu Shuyan was unaware of the envoy from Jin, Yun Yichen hesitated for a moment before revealing the matter of Xu Yunzhi.
When Gu Shuyan first heard that Xu Yunzhi was the Crown Prince of Jin, she was so shocked that she almost forgot how to use chopsticks. But what puzzled her even more than her surprise at Xu Yunzhi's identity was what kind of relationship Xu Yunzhi had with Yun Yichen, and whether Yun Yichen had any connection with the Jin Kingdom.
"Xu Yunzhi's visit this time is not well-intentioned. Regardless of your previous relationship, you must be extra careful when dealing with him in the future."
Yun Yichen knew that Gu Shuyan had doubts, but those old stories from her childhood couldn't be explained in a few words, so it was better not to say anything.
"Yes, I'll be careful."
Gu Shuyan nodded, but ultimately didn't ask him the question she wanted to ask.
Seeing Gu Shuyan suddenly stop talking and keep eating, Yun Yichen felt a little uncomfortable. "Shushu, what are you going to do about your third sister's matter? And what are you going to do about that Aunt Qiao?"
Speaking of Gu Yuhe, Gu Shuyan finally put down her chopsticks. "Although my third sister was used, she was sincere to me. Otherwise, she wouldn't have chosen to jump off the train herself. As for those hiding behind the scenes, I, Gu Shuyan, will definitely find them to comfort Yuhe's spirit in heaven."
Of course, Gu Shuyan felt that it was better to leave the fate of Aunt Qiao to Gu Yuxin, since Aunt Qiao was her birth mother and enemy, and it would be more appropriate for her to handle it.
Gu Shuyan didn't realize that when she said it was to comfort Gu Yuhe's spirit in heaven, a strong sense of malice unconsciously burst forth in her eyes.
"Shushu!" Yun Yichen's heart skipped a beat when he saw her gaze.
He had seen Gu Shuyan's ruthless side before, but when Gu Shuyan just now unleashed her hatred, he felt a strange, inexplicable sadness in his heart. It was a sadness as if Gu Shuyan had experienced something extremely painful, to the point that hatred was etched into her very bones.
"Don't worry, I'm fine."
After a moment of losing her composure, Gu Shuyan smiled at Yun Yichen, but the smile looked somewhat forced.
After dinner, Gu Shuyan did not keep Yun Yichen. Instead, she had Yufei fetch some food and personally delivered it to the mourning hall.
There were not many people left in the mourning hall at this time, but Ji Shi and Gu Yuxin were still there.
"Mother, Yuxin," Gu Shuyan said, taking the food box aside. "You've all been hungry all day. Come and have something to eat."
Both Ji Shi and Gu Yuxin had red eyes. When they saw that Gu Shuyan had brought out vegetarian food, Ji Shi helped Gu Yuxin up and said, "Yuxin, eat something. You haven't even had a sip of water since you came back."
"Aunt, I have no appetite."
Gu Yuxin had stopped crying, but her eyes were swollen and red, like grapes.
"Mother, you go back and rest first. I'll take care of Yuxin here."
Gu Shuyan glanced at the exhausted Ji Shi and gave Wu Mama a look. Wu Mama immediately understood and chimed in, "Madam, let the eldest and second young ladies talk! Please go back and have something to eat before you come back."
"Alright, remember to make sure Yuxin eats something." Madam Ji agreed politely, but she was still a little worried looking at Gu Yuxin's small figure.
After the Ji family left with their entourage, Gu Shuyan pulled Gu Yuxin over.
"Big sister, I don't want to eat. I just want to stay with Yuhe." Looking at the food that Gu Shuyan handed her, Gu Yuxin waved her hand and walked back to the mourning hall.
No one understood Gu Yuxin's feelings better than Gu Shuyan. But precisely because she understood, she couldn't bear to see Gu Yuxin continue to be so dejected.
“I know you’re heartbroken by Yuhe’s sudden passing, and I also know you wish you could take her place. But the dead are gone, and the living must go on. How long can you go on like this without eating or drinking? Even if you feel like you don’t want to live anymore, have you thought about how Yuhe would feel if she saw you like this? The people who harmed her are still at large. Are you really willing to let her leave this world without a clear explanation?”
After Gu Shuyan's words, Gu Yuxin's lifeless face finally showed some expression. She knew in her heart that Gu Shuyan was saying this on purpose. But what Gu Shuyan said was right. Yuhe had been used, and those who harmed her were still at large. How could she just watch her die with her eyes wide open in disbelief?
When her eyes met Gu Shuyan's determined gaze, Gu Yuxin finally mustered her spirits and walked over.
"Big sister, you're right. I can't let Yuhe down."
Gu Yuxin took the bowl from her hand and began to wolf down her food. She needed to eat and sleep well to recover her strength so she could find out who was behind it all and avenge Yuhe.
Seeing that Gu Yuxin had finally started eating, Gu Shuyan smiled with relief and brought all the dishes she had brought to her.
The death of a concubine's daughter at the gate of the Marquis of Yi'an's mansion naturally caused no ripples in the capital.
The next morning, news of the Jin Kingdom's envoy's arrival spread throughout the capital. Equally sensational was another major event: the affair between the Fifth Prince and Luo Dong, the young master of the Anguo Duke's mansion, at the tea garden gathering.
The news that the Fifth Prince had slept with his brother-in-law had absolutely freaked out the gossip-loving people in the capital.
It's not surprising that men are homosexual, but the fact that a prince is homosexual and has taken a liking to his wife's brother is enough to make this a storybook.
"Your Majesty of the Great Zhou Dynasty, I happened to witness yesterday that Your Highness's Fifth Prince was having an affair with his wife's brother. Is this a common practice in your country now?"
Xu Yunzhi had wanted to come and humiliate the emperor yesterday, but he was summoned back and couldn't come. So this morning, he rushed to the emperor to tell him about it.
The emperor had already punished the fifth prince, but when he heard these rumors again, he couldn't help but feel embarrassed.
Unfortunately, these rumors were spread by a foreign prince who came to court. This not only brought shame to his royal family, but also to the entire Great Zhou Dynasty.
"Your Highness, why do you say such things? Yesterday's events had their reasons. Our Great Zhou has always valued etiquette for many years. I urge Your Highness to be careful with your words."
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