Chapter 388 Fallacies Make Sense
Qin Jinzhi returned to the Empress's palace after court.
Not only did they see Zhao Yuanying, but also a bald monk.
The moment Qin Jinzhi saw Wuyou, she frowned.
This bald monk is going to the palace far too often.
Wuyou stood up and said, "Greetings, Princess."
Qin Jinzhi ignored him; judging from his demeanor, this bald monk's entry into the palace had nothing to do with her.
She turned and walked outside. "Granny Li, I'd like to have some pear soup."
Granny Li glanced at the Empress and said, "She's here."
He then followed Qin Jinzhi out.
Qin Jinzhi sat on the swing outside, drinking the pear soup that Granny Li had personally cooked.
Granny Li moved a chair and used a knife to remove the pit from the fruit.
“The princess has been eating much less these past few days, and Her Majesty the Empress is quite worried. She specially asked Imperial Physician Liu for a recipe to stimulate her appetite. Once all the pits are removed, I will make you a soup with dried shrimp. I guarantee that the princess will regain her appetite after eating it.”
Qin Jinzhi smiled and said, "I haven't been practicing martial arts much lately, so my appetite has decreased. Tell Grandmother not to worry."
Granny Li said with a smile, "Eating is the most important thing."
Qin Jinzhi placed the soup bowl aside.
When she was little, the elderly couple would feed her and coax her to eat more.
Eating a meal always turns into a chaotic mess.
Looking back now, it's kind of funny.
A short while later, Zhao Yuanying came out from inside.
He patted Qin Jinzhi's leg.
Qin Jinzhi sat up and made room for her.
Granny Li stood up. "I'm going to make some soup. The county princess will have a taste of my cooking in a bit."
Zhao Yuanying smiled and agreed. After Li Mama left, Zhao Yuanying asked, "That bald man, that monk, do you have a grudge against him?"
Qin Jinzhi put her hands behind her head. "It's not really a grudge, it's just that he cursed me to die soon."
Zhao Yuanying's face turned cold. "What kind of monk is he, spouting such vile words? I'll have my aunt kick him out of the palace right now."
Qin Jinzhi waved her hand, "When I was little, I heard him say something that broke his leg. I just heard that he lay in Xiangguo Temple for half a year."
Zhao Yuanying leaned against the swing and asked, "Why did he curse you to die young?"
Qin Jinzhi closed her eyes and crossed her legs, saying, "They say I am the cause of chaos in this world, but fortunately I am destined to die young. In case there is still a long way to go, my grandparents should get rid of me as soon as possible."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yuanying's face showed resentment. "What kind of bullshit master is he?"
Qin Jinzhi opened her eyes and tilted her head to look at her, "How did you end up in the palace?"
Zhao Yuanying's expression upon hearing this was one of deep sadness.
“Damn it, Jin Yuanbao’s birth chart is incompatible with mine. The Imperial Astronomical Bureau says that we are incompatible and that I would be in danger of losing my life if we got married.”
Money is valuable, but life is more precious.
If it's true, she could get that much money so easily!
Qin Jinzhi smiled and said, "What do you mean by 'cursing each other'? It's just an excuse people use. Look at those women among the common people who are said to bring bad luck to their fathers, mothers, husbands, and children. Do any of them really have that much power? If they did, there would be no need for war. I could just take them all to the front lines and let them bring bad luck to the enemy. Aunt, man can conquer nature."
After saying that, she closed her eyes and leaned back on the swing.
After hearing this, Zhao Yuanying turned around and looked at her, "You know what, your twisted logic actually makes a lot of sense."
The two of them burst out laughing.
Qin Jinzhi asked, "Did Grandmother summon that bald monk to the palace to ask if there was any way to break the curse?"
Zhao Yuanying nodded. "How did you know?"
Qin Jinzhi pointed to the gold necklace around her neck.
"Have you ever seen a kid who's eighteen years old still wearing this?"
Zhao Yuanying was taken aback, then covered her mouth and laughed, "I always thought you liked this kind of flamboyant style."
She also followed Qin Jinzhi's example and leaned against the back of the swing.
"If even this bald monk can't solve this problem, should I still marry into the Jin family?"
So much money went into her pocket, and the thought of having to hand it all over gave her a headache.
Qin Jinzhi smiled and said, "If I told the Jin family that I would slaughter their entire family if anything happened to you, would they still dare to marry you?"
Zhao Yuanying suddenly stood up and turned to look at her. "Yes! The more you act like this, the more the Jin family can gain. We are all businessmen, and businessmen value profit. Even this life-threatening situation only worries me, let alone the Jin family."
Qin Jinzhi nodded. "In the capital, it's my fault that I couldn't protect you. If you're in danger, it can only be because you've left the capital. After all, my reputation as a ruthless person is well-known. The Jin family would risk their lives to protect you, even for the sake of their own family. So, whether you marry me or not is up to you."
Zhao Yuanying hugged Qin Jinzhi tightly, exclaiming, "I never imagined that I would enjoy the blessings of my niece at such a young age! My allowance has doubled!"
Qin Jinzhi patted Zhao Yuanying's arm, "Thank you, Auntie, but if you don't let go of me, that bald monk's words will come true."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yuanying released Qin Jinzhi, exclaiming, "How annoying!"
After Wuyou left the palace, the Empress ordered a meal.
Qin Jinzhi ate another bowl of rice from her small rice bowl.
The Empress's complexion improved considerably.
She looked at Zhao Yuanying and her expression turned somewhat worried.
"Master Wuyou said that your birth charts are indeed incompatible, and there is no way to resolve the clash between your destinies."
Zhao Yuanying, however, looked quite relaxed. "Aunt, who do you think has the strongest backing in the capital?"
The Empress was taken aback.
Zhao Yuanying said with a smile:
"Of course it's me. Think about it, the Empress is my aunt, and the Emperor is my uncle. And then there's Jinzhi. Who in the capital doesn't know how close we are? Who would dare to mess with me?"
If I am injured or killed, it will be a natural disaster, one that I cannot escape regardless of whether I am married or not.
However, I've always been lucky; otherwise, how could I have been reunited with my aunt?
The Empress's worry did not lessen upon hearing her words. "Allow me to think about it carefully."
Actually, there was one more thing Zhao Yuanying didn't say.
If she is unharmed, does that mean the prediction that Qin Jinzhi was destined to die young can also be debunked?
The two of them stayed in the palace that night.
The Jiaofang Palace was peaceful and serene.
The princes, however, continued to make a ruckus.
Xiao Lin's birth mother was Consort Xian.
Xiao Lin could be raised in her own palace.
The items used in Consort Xian's palace were always the best.
Consort Kexian was imprisoned, and Xiao Lin was sent to the Prince's quarters.
Nothing here suits my taste.
Even the eunuchs and palace maids who served them were not attentive enough.
These days, he has experienced the full spectrum of human nature.
Especially after he broke his leg, he couldn't even get a cup of tea at night.
He kept insisting on seeing his father, the emperor.
Just as the palace servants were dragging Xiao Lin toward the bed.
A sharp shout suddenly came from behind: "Insolence! What are you doing!"
Everyone looked toward the newcomer.
Xiao Lin immediately cried out, "Royal Sister!"
The palace servants immediately knelt down, "Greetings, Princess!"
Xiao Linglong looked at them coldly.
"Xiao Lin is a prince, and he is your master!"
Is this how you serve your master?
Should I tell Father that you are bullying the prince?
"I'd rather you be torn apart by five horses!"
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