After saying hello, Yun Zishu sat down on the stool next to her without saying a word.
The palace servants offered tea, cakes, melons and fruits, and then respectfully stepped aside.
"The Ai family has heard about what happened to the Xiao family." The Queen Mother was sitting in the phoenix chair, her expression not very good, "Your father still hasn't given up on letting you return to the Xiao family?"
Yun Zishu narrowed her eyes: "I have clearly expressed my decision. I will never have anything to do with the Xiao family again in this life."
"Now I can't get involved even if I want to." The Queen Mother looked depressed, with a hint of coldness in her tone, "What happened to the Xiao family is simply unbelievable. After all, the Li family is also from a family of officials, so why are you so confused?
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The Li family she spoke of naturally meant Mrs. Xiao.
Yun Zishu was silent for a moment, "The deep love between an aunt and a nephew is human nature."
"The deep love between aunt and nephew?" The Queen Mother snorted coldly, "Both the aunt and nephew were divorced and returned home, which really made their love between aunt and nephew come true."
If you ask her, Mrs. Xiao is simply short-sighted.
No matter how hard you protect your shortcomings, you cannot ignore the overall situation. Mrs. Xiao has been in charge of the Xiao family for more than 20 years. She is probably used to everyone in the Xiao family obeying her opinions. When Na Lixue entered the house, she also followed her wishes.
People objected, so she couldn't tell how much she weighed, and even the royal princess wanted to know how much she weighed.
Now it's better, the royal princess she has always looked down on has completely left the Xiao family, and it was herself who fell into trouble with her niece.
Now the Xiao family has lost its military power and everyone has become a laughing stock in the imperial city - the laughing stock this time is different from the previous divorce.
Divorce does not involve bottom line issues at best, and some people may even put the blame on Zishu, accusing her of being ignorant.
However, the Xiao family and the Li family will have to bear the burden of such scandal as Li Xue Hongxing's affair for the rest of their lives, and they cannot clean it up.
"My granddaughter doesn't want to talk about the Xiao family now." Yun Zishu held the tea cup and lowered her eyes slightly, "Whether Mrs. Xiao is selfish or possessed by evil spirits, she will no longer have anything to do with me from now on."
The Queen Mother looked at her steadily for a while: "Well, let her let go of the past. From now on, she can live her own life and don't have to pay attention to them anymore."
Yun Zishu hummed.
"But a woman will eventually get married. Do you have a husband you like?"
Yun Zishu was silent for a moment: "There is one."
The Queen Mother's eyebrows moved: "Who?"
"Sicang."
"No!" The Queen Mother's face changed, "He is just the commander of the Shadow Pavilion, how can he honor the princess?"
Yun Zishu took a sip of tea: "The Queen Mother should know that the Xiao family's affairs are so serious. The most important thing is that the granddaughter played a role in it - even if the granddaughter did nothing, the world will not think that the granddaughter is innocent.
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The Queen Mother frowned and said nothing.
"They will think that it was because their granddaughter insisted on severing relations with Xiao Yunheng that Xiao Yunheng was punished with a cane. Although Li Xue's pregnancy was not planned by the granddaughter, after this incident, those who like conspiracy theories will definitely think that it was the granddaughter who took the lead.
After all this, they just want to avoid their granddaughter, so how can they be willing to marry me?"
Although even if someone is willing to marry, Yun Zishu will not marry.
But the fact is indeed the case now. Who from a wealthy family doesn't like to marry a daughter-in-law who is gentle, virtuous and easy to handle? Even if it is to bring some benefits to the family, Yun Zishu will never be considered.
Yun Zishu is afraid that she has become a plague in the hearts of the ladies of the aristocratic family, and no one dares to marry her.
The Queen Mother pondered: "So you are settling for the next best thing?"
settle for the next best thing?
Yun Zishu shook her head slowly: "If my granddaughter really wants to consider marriage, Sicang is the only candidate. There is no such thing as settling for the second best."
"Why?"
"Sicang is loyal and strong, and he is devoted to me." Yun Zishu said, "Such a man makes people feel at ease."
"Then you treat him..."
Yun Zishu was silent for a moment, she naturally liked Sicang, otherwise why would she have tattooed her name on him with her own hands?
But there is no need to say these words to the Queen Mother.
It’s not for anything else, just because those in power have unstable tempers, weak emotions, and only have interests in their eyes.
Today they can protect her lovingly out of guilt, but in the future they may make cold decisions out of wishful thinking "for her own good".
For a person who would exchange her biological daughter for profit, Yun Zishu would only discuss interests with her. Emotional matters were private and there was no need to confess to her.
"You make your own decisions about your affairs." Seeing her indifferent expression, the Queen Mother did not look like she had feelings for Sicang, so she quickly changed the subject, "What are your plans next?"
Intend?
Yun Zishu thought for a while: "I don't have any plans."
The Queen Mother frowned: "No plans?"
"My father is in his prime, what plans does the Queen Mother think I should have?" Yun Zishu raised her eyes with a smile on her lips, "Don't be too anxious. You can't eat hot tofu in a hurry."
Seeing how confident she was, the Queen Mother also had a smile on her face: "Is there anything I need to do for the Ai family?"
Yun Zishu said: "Fengci, the direct grandson of the Feng family, does he want to be an official or a soldier in the future?"
The Feng family is in charge of the military. The old uncle is old and his son has become the first assistant in the court. If the direct grandson Fengci also becomes an official, who will the Feng family's army be handed over in the future?
"Feng Ci is not only familiar with the Four Books and Five Classics, but also proficient in military strategies. He is suitable for serving as an official or in the army." The Queen Mother was also very fond of this grandnephew. "If you become an official, you can become a powerful minister, and if you serve in the army, you can become a commander."
Yun Zishu hummed, as she thought.
Although the Feng family had kept a low profile before, they must have carefully trained their most valuable grandson. Feng Ci was able to sneak into the princess's mansion that night, which showed that he was very skilled.
Compared to other young masters from aristocratic families, Feng Ci is hard to compare to in terms of appearance, demeanor, character, and ability.
Yun Zishu finished a cup of tea and raised her eyes to look at the Queen Mother: "The Eighth Princess and Princess Baozhu are still outside. The Queen Mother won't let them in?"
A look of alienation appeared on the Queen Mother's face: "Let them stand a little longer and learn the rules."
Yun Zishu understood.
I think it probably happened when they were visiting the Xiao family. Aunt Cao informed the Queen Mother, who wanted to teach them a lesson.
"Although Yun Zirou did not go to the Xiao family for the banquet, Yun Huazhu and Yun Baozhu are both friendly with her. If they are disrespectful, it is Yun Zirou who is disrespectful. There is no need to be polite to them."
Yun Zishu hummed and put down the tea cup: "If the Queen Mother has nothing else to do, I will go back first."
"You sit down first." The Queen Mother waved her hand, "Let the three of them come in."
"yes."
Mammy went out to send a message and called in the two princesses, Yun Zirou and Princess Yun.
"Granddaughter meets the Queen Mother."
The three girls bowed respectfully, not daring to show any irregularities.
The Queen Mother was leaning on the couch and said in a calm voice: "With your three pairs of eyes, you only saw the Ai family?"
Yun Zirou's face changed, and she immediately understood what she meant. She squeezed the handkerchief tightly and turned slightly towards Yun Zishu: "I have met the princess."
Yun Baozhu and Yun Huazhu bit their lips and saluted Yun Zishu unwillingly: "I have met Her Royal Highness the Princess."
"From now on, no matter whether you are inside or outside the palace, you must follow the proper rules." The Queen Mother looked at the three of them coldly, "Don't think that the Ai family will not know your behavior until they leave the palace. If someone is rude and provocative to the princess in the future,
If you are disrespectful, I will let you know what the rules are."
Princess Baozhu's face turned pale and she lowered her head and did not dare to speak.
Yun Zirou was so angry that she secretly cursed Yun Zishu, a little bitch, for finding a big backer.
"Zishu, please go back first." The Queen Mother said in a majestic tone, "Aunt Cao will stay in your house for the time being. She represents the Ai family outside the palace. If anyone dares to harm you, Aunt Cao can make the decision for the Ai family with full authority.
, teach those ignorant things a lesson."
Yun Zishu stood up and bowed politely: "Thank you, Queen Mother, for taking the decision for your granddaughter. My granddaughter will retire."
The Queen Mother hummed: "If you have time tomorrow, come over and have lunch with Ai's family."
"Yes." Yun Zishu turned around, ignoring the three people still kneeling on the ground, and walked out calmly.
The sky has turned dark.
There was a faint smile on Yun Zishu's lips, and her steps became much brisker.
Everything was going in the direction she expected.