PDLP Chapter 107 Heart-to-heart talk
Chapter 107 Heart-to-heart talk
Not used to being too close to others, Yun Ji subconsciously wanted to hide back and keep some distance from Yun Yan.
But it seemed a little strange to dodge all of a sudden, and since he was in a very good mood, he forced himself to suppress his body's instinctive reaction and didn't move at all.
"Sister, can I ask you something?" Yun Yan was worried that Yun Ji would find her annoying, so she asked cautiously, "Will this bother you?"
Thinking that he had no plans for today, it would be no harm to chat with her. Yun Ji looked at her and said softly, "What is it? Just ask."
After receiving the nod, Yun Yan giggled, her little canine teeth showing: "Sister, you are so gentle, no wonder my royal brother likes you."
He felt that if he said "What a bullshit, I am your royal brother" right now, Yun Yan would be scared to death. For the sake of peace between the two siblings, Yun Ji just smiled and said nothing.
After laughing for an unknown amount of time, Yun Yan finally stopped laughing.
She wiped the tears from her eyes and sighed. Her tone changed from joy to melancholy: "Sister, I want to ask you, what is it like to get married?"
Unexpectedly, this is what she wanted to ask. Yun Ji was caught off guard: "Hmm?"
He has lived two lifetimes and has never been married.
Yun Ji had no say in this matter and couldn't help looking embarrassed.
Seeing Yun Ji's confused expression, Yun Yan took a sip of tea to moisten her throat and explained to him: "What's the difference between life after getting married and the days in the boudoir before?"
Without real experience, Yun Ji could only make up a story based on vague memory: "When you are waiting to be married, you should pay special attention to etiquette and not go out of the front door or the back door. After you get married, you can go out more often."
"Oh," although she had heard about it before, Yun Yan still felt fresh when she heard it from a "married woman" in person, "So, getting married is really good."
Having read many books, Yun Ji felt that a woman's married life was closely related to her husband's character, so she couldn't help but put forward her point of view.
"It's hard to say. People often say, 'Marrying off a daughter is like pouring water.' After you get married, you are no longer considered part of your natal family and can only live in your husband's home for a long time. Therefore, it is crucial to maintain a good relationship with your husband's family."
Yun Yan felt that she benefited a lot from listening to the experience of the "experienced person". She blinked and nodded obediently: "Oh oh."
Fearing that the truth would be revealed if he continued to make up stories, Yun Ji stopped talking briefly and said, "You will know the secret when you get married."
Thinking back to the phrase "Live in your husband's house forever", Yun Yan asked: "Sister, once a woman gets married, will she never be able to return to her parents' home?"
"It's not like you can't go back for the rest of your life," Yun Ji recalled the description of women's marriage in the book, and talked about the custom of "returning home". "A few days after getting married, you have to go back to your parents' home. After that, you can only go back less often."
Yun Yan nodded when she found out that Yun Ji was very knowledgeable and asked a new question: "Sister, why do women in this world have to get married?"
"Men and women get married to continue the family line," Yun Ji said calmly, citing classics, although he didn't talk much. "Mencius said that there are three kinds of unfilial behavior, and the worst is to have no descendants."
"But what if I can't marry the person I love?" Yun Yan kept thinking about her brother who she couldn't get and her sister Lian who was trapped in the deep palace. She accidentally let out the secret, "Like my sister and brother..."
As soon as she said this and met Yun Ji's deep eyes, she realized what she had said and quickly changed her words: "This was not Yan'er's original intention, I just didn't pay attention, sorry!"
Seeing Yun Ji didn't comment, she waved her hand, trying to prove her innocence: "Yan'er originally wanted to say that to Yan'er, the prince consort is just a burden!"
Yun Ji put away the warning in his eyes: "What do you mean?"
"Before she got married, Yan'er was a princess of noble status. But once she got married, she had to share half of her wealth and splendor with her husband. It was so unpleasant. Yan'er didn't like it."
"As a woman of the royal family, your marriage involves many things and you can't just do it casually. It's almost impossible for you not to get married." Yun Ji thought Nan Yingzhi would intervene, so he tapped on the side, "Have you asked your royal brother about this?"
"My brother gave me the idea of 'martial arts competition to win a bride', and I am also happy with it, but this matter still needs to be decided by Your Majesty."
Thinking about the rebellion plan they were secretly planning, Yun Ji almost blurted out, "Maybe if we delay it any longer, it won't be the case."
Knowing that "things that have not yet been accomplished should not be revealed in advance", he did not say anything.
"My brother has sounded out the emperor's opinion for me," Yun Yan heaved a sigh of relief thinking about the news from Ling Feng, "Fortunately, the emperor also agrees."
"That is to say, His Majesty has decided to select a consort for you through a martial arts competition among men?"
"Yes," Yun Yan lamented the passing of time, not knowing whether to be happy or sad, "Time has passed in the blink of an eye, the memories of my childhood seem to be still in front of me, but Yan'er is about to get married."
Yun Ji had no words to comfort him, so he racked his brains and could only say, "It will be fine."
"Thank you, sister." Yun Yan let out a long breath, feeling relieved. "I feel much better after talking to you, sister."
He also wanted her to bring Nan Yingzhi's gifts over more often. Yun Ji smiled and said, "If you don't mind, you can come over more often."
"Really?" Yun Yan laughed, "Sister, please don't think I'm noisy."
"No," Yun Ji hoped that she could become a bridge of communication between herself and Nan Yingzhi, and smiled like a flower, "Sister wishes you could come more often to entertain her."
Without any polite words, Yun Yan asked about other things.
They chatted back and forth, and before they knew it, it was getting dark and the light in the house became dim.
"Oh," Yun Yan accidentally glanced outside and was surprised to find that it was already pitch dark outside. She felt a little embarrassed, "It's so late. It's all my fault. I kept talking to my sister and forgot the time."
Yun Ji not only wanted to learn about the regent king's recent situation from Yun Yan, but also wanted to know more about the outside world. Hearing Yun Yan's intention to resign, he was still reluctant to leave and tried to persuade her to stay: "It's okay. If you want to talk, I'm willing to accompany you."
Even though Yun Ji said so, Yun Yan didn't dare to stay any longer. She lifted the hem of her skirt and stood up slowly.
"Yan'er should leave. This is not a place for Yan'er to stay for long. If you stay for too long, you may be gossiped about, which may be bad for your sister."
Although he felt a little regretful, he knew this was the truth, so Yun Ji stood up with her and said, "I'll see you off."
Yun Yan was about to step out of the door when Yun Ji suddenly called her: "Wait a minute, let me get something from the house!"
He ran back to the house and came out again, panting: "Please, pass this to the prince for me."
"What a delicate embroidery," Yun Yan took the handkerchief he handed over and said with surprise, "This, was it made by my sister herself?"
"Well," Yunji's endurance improved from practicing with Lanfu from time to time, and now he was able to even out his breathing, "I embroidered it when I had nothing to do. If you like it, I'll embroider one for you someday."
Yun Yan's eyes sparkled with surprise: "Hey, such a good thing, does Yan'er have a share too?"
Feeling that Yun Yan had spent time to pass on the items to him and Nan Yingzhi, it was worth it for him to give her something in return. Yun Ji nodded: "Of course, what style do you like?"
"Thank you, sister. I'm not picky about the style. But," Yun Yan held the handkerchief between them and smiled, "Can you embroider one for me that's more exquisite than this one? I want the best!"
Without thinking, Yun Ji shook his head: "I'm afraid not."
"Ah?" Yun Yan felt regretful after being rejected by Yun Ji, "Why?"
Yun Ji said seriously, "Because 'the best', I want to give it to you, my royal brother."
After getting this answer, Yun Yan felt relieved. She joked, "Sister, it would be great if you didn't enter the palace but married my brother! Then, you would be Yan'er's sister-in-law, and Yan'er could visit you every day."
Yun Ji swallowed the words "There will always be such a day" that were about to slip out of his mouth, and patted her shoulder: "Go home early, the road is not easy to walk at night."
"I am very happy to meet my sister today," Yun Yan smiled brightly, "Yan'er will definitely come again when she is free."
After waving goodbye, Yun Ji stood at the entrance of Zhuixia Palace and watched Yun Yan disappear around the corner before entering and slowly walking into the hall.
Thinking about the two of them chatting in the room just now, Lan Fu sighed: "Since entering the palace, I haven't seen the young lady so happy for a long time."
After sending Yun Yan off, Yun Ji couldn't wait to use the music score that Nan Yingzhi had given him. He nodded and told Lan Fu, "Bring me my piano."
The young lady was happy, and Lan Fu was also happy. She turned around and took out the guqin: "Okay."
After rinsing his hands, Yun Ji opened the new piano score, thinking about playing it well tonight so that he could play it directly for Nan Yingzhi when she came over next time.
I just plucked a few notes, but it hasn't formed a tune yet.
Suddenly, a voice came from the window.