Chapter 57: Hell on Earth (5)
"It's strange. Logically, the King of Zhao really only loves Queen Lin. But as far as I know, the King of Zhao suddenly disappeared for a long time. After he reappeared, he only canonized Queen Lin. Queen Lin was his principal wife when he was the crown prince, so it was natural for her to be the queen. If there hadn't been an assassination on the night of the wedding, it wouldn't have been delayed for so long. Not long after canonizing the queen, the King of Zhao went to the border and fought the invaders. If it was just because of the invaders, I don't think the King of Zhao would have needed to go there in person, although I heard that he is very brave and good at fighting."
"You mean there was an assassination attempt on your wedding day?"
Yinyin was only very concerned about the most sensitive parts of Fu Ji's words. "Well, this... should be just a common assassination incident. After all, there were already unstable factors in Zhao State at that time."
Yinyin's repeated words made Fuji alert and she avoided the question a little, because Yinyin had been arrested as the only , and it was better not to tell such memories. She also promised Xue Han and Zhou Yan that she would not mention anything about the past to Yinyin. In short, she was not allowed to say that she knew Yinyin. Zhou Yan had particularly emphasized this matter. However, even if Zhou Yan did not emphasize it, with Fuji's intelligence, she knew that it was better not to mention such things to Yinyin.
"Alas, why does the princess suddenly want to know about King Zhao's affairs?"
Knowing that Yinyin would not be easily fooled, Fu Ji had to change the subject. This made Yinyin stop asking further questions...
"I… nothing, I just happened to ask since it came out of my mouth."
Yin Yin seemed to want to say something, but immediately acted as if nothing had happened.
"oh?"
Fu Ji was of course aware that Yin Yin seemed to want to say something but hesitated, but in order to prevent Yin Yin from continuing to dwell on this matter, if she were to recall bad memories because of it, she would break the agreement between her and Xue Han and Zhou Yan. Xue Han would not do anything to her, but Zhou Yan would probably not let her go easily. These were not the point. The key was that she was afraid that Yin Yin would be affected and something would happen to her body . Anyway, given Yin Yin's current situation, it would be better for her to stay away from things that would hurt her.
"Princess, you don't look very well—"
"Eh? Really ? No way?"
Xiuying discovered Fu Ji's intention, so she helped a little, but Yin Yin's face was indeed a little pale. Was it because of what Fu Ji said about Zhao Ziheng? Yin Yin herself didn't seem to notice it. When she heard Xiuying talking about her face, Yin Yin forgot about the conversation with Fu Ji. She knew very well that if Zhou Yan found out that she looked bad, not only would this outing be terminated immediately, but many people would also be implicated. Yin Yin would certainly be very concerned...
"Maybe you're tired?"
Fu Ji was acting in accordance with Xiuying's words. Regardless of whether she knew the reason or not, it was better not to let Yin Yin know it herself. What she should do was to find an excuse to divert Yin Yin's attention.
"Well, maybe."
In order not to worry others, Yin Yin had to agree. If she didn't say so, it would definitely make a big deal out of a small matter.
General's Mansion of Zhao State.
"What's wrong?"
"General, the lady hasn't had her meal yet."
A maid came to report Menghan's situation to Zhao Ziyan.
"... Got it. Let's go down."
"yes."
After the maid left, Zhao Ziyan put down the pen in his hand and supported his chin with both hands, as if he was a little worried?
"General, has the princess been like this lately?"
The subordinate's question did not get a response from Zhao Ziyin. Realizing that Zhao Ziyin did not want to answer, the subordinate did not ask any more questions. Now is an extraordinary period, and there are already many things to do. Now it is just one more thing. Besides, Menghan's refusal to eat is just a trivial matter compared to national affairs. But this is not the case for Zhao Ziyin...
"Hasn't the Emperor's call arrived yet?"
"It should be here soon."
Zhao Ziyin changed Meng Han's topic as if nothing had happened and got to the point...
"What else?"
“Not yet.”
"Okay, go down."
"yes!"
"Wait a moment!"
The dismissed subordinate had just turned around and walked a few steps when he was stopped by Zhao Ziyin. "What do you want, General?"
"We will set out as soon as King Zhenhou comes back. Tell them to get ready first."
"Yes, sir."
"That's it, you can leave now."
"I'll take my leave."
This time the subordinate really left, leaving Zhao Ziyan with a worried look on his face.
——After that——
General's Mansion [Qingyuan Pavilion].
"Princess, the general is here——"
The maid informed Meng Han of Zhao Ziyin's arrival. In fact, he arrived with the maid. Meng Han seemed indifferent to this. At this time, Meng Han's face was obviously more haggard than at the beginning. To be specific, it should be that since she married Zhao Ziyin, her condition has been getting worse day by day, especially...
