Daughter of aristocratic family

Chapter 401 Rejection
Zhu Siyun put a lot of thought into this banquet. Not only were there beautiful dances for the guests to enjoy, but the lunch was also rich and exquisite.

The atmosphere at the banquet was very lively, but Zhao Wangshu felt a little bored while drinking.

Just as she was absent-mindedly dealing with the compliments from the people around her, she suddenly heard Zhu Siyun's voice ringing in her ears: "Madam Yun, you seem to be a little worried. Are you drunk and feeling unwell? Otherwise, how about I accompany you to the garden for a walk and get some fresh air?"

Zhao Wangshu looked at the smiling Zhu Siyun, smiled and shook his head, and said lightly: "Thank you for your concern, Mrs. Song. It's okay. I'm fine here."

"Madam Yun, things are different now. You are now the wife of the commander of the Dragon Guards. You should go out more often and get to know more people." Zhu Siyun's tone was full of meaning. "Madam Yun, let's put it this way. Everyone at this banquet may become your helper, or... your enemy."

Zhao Wangshu noticed that Zhu Siyun had accompanied several wives out, and if she didn't go, Zhu Siyun would not give up.

All right, let’s go for a walk in the garden and see what Zhu Siyun has to say.

A sly look flashed in her eyes, and she said softly, "Since Mrs. Song has invited me so kindly, I will respectfully obey your order."

Zhu Siyun's eyes flashed with pride, "Madam Yun, please."

The two of them left the banquet hall and went to the garden, with the maids following them not far behind.

In the garden, the petals scattered during the dance have been cleaned up.

The sunlight shines on the petals, creating a faint halo and a fragrant scent.

The two walked side by side, their skirts swaying in the wind.
Zhu Siyun was not in a hurry to speak. Sometimes he pointed out the scenery in the garden, and sometimes he chatted softly about some unimportant topics.

She was not in a hurry, and Zhao Wangshu was even less anxious. They strolled leisurely on the flower path, stopping from time to time to admire the blooming flowers, and occasionally whispering a few words of praise.

Zhu Siyun kept an eye on Zhao Wangshu's reaction, as if looking for the right moment to speak.

After walking around the garden, Zhu Siyun invited Zhao Wangshu to sit down in the octagonal pavilion. "Madam Yun, I know you are a smart person, otherwise you wouldn't have become the wife of the commander of the Dragon Court Guard."

There are so many smart people in the world, but Yun Hao doesn't seem to want to marry anyone.

Zhao Wangshu smiled calmly, looked at her and motioned for her to continue.

"Madam Yun should know that one cannot support the whole thing alone, right?" Zhu Siyun's tone was full of superiority, as if Zhao Wangshu should be grateful for her guidance.

Faced with her aggressive attitude, Zhao Wangshu put away his smile and said lightly: "I only know that a single tree can make a forest."

"Madam Yun, you may think that the power of the Dragon Court Guard is enough to make your Yun family the best in the world. But have you ever thought that no matter how powerful the power is, you still need reliable allies to remain invincible for a long time." Zhu Siyun's tone was a little provocative, trying to force Zhao Wangshu to submit with words.

"I wonder who the ally Mrs. Song is referring to?" Zhao Wangshu raised his eyebrows slightly and asked even though he knew the answer.

"Madam Yun, although Lord Yun is extremely powerful now, a new emperor chooses new ministers."

"Mrs. Song, please be careful with your words. I think Mrs. Song also knows that disaster comes from the mouth." Zhao Wangshu deliberately used Zhu Siyun's tone to give her some advice.

Zhu Siyun's face looked a little ugly. She knew that Zhao Wangshu was difficult to deal with after she was defeated in a verbal confrontation with him last time. After a few years, Zhao Wangshu became even more difficult to deal with.

She really wanted to walk away, but winning over Yun Hao was a task given to the couple by Prince Zuo, and she had to complete it.

Zhu Siyun took a deep breath, calmed down the anger in his heart, and continued: "Madam Yun, you and I are both smart people, I won't beat around the bush." ​​"The court is full of twists and turns, His Majesty's health is getting weaker, and the future successor is still unclear."

"As the prince of the state, Prince Zuo should inherit the throne. If Lord Yun is willing to support Prince Zuo, he will definitely treat Lord Yun well after the prince ascends the throne."

Zhao Wangshu smiled softly when she heard this. She shook her head and said, "Mrs. Song, your words are tempting, but the duty of the Dragon Court Guards is to protect His Majesty and be loyal to His Majesty."

Zhu Siyun sneered after hearing this, "Madam Yun, you are too naive. Nowadays, which minister in the court is not secretly forming a clique for personal gain? Although your Yun family is prominent, it is hard to guarantee that you will not be involved. Lord Yun is so ignorant of the current situation. When the Prince of Zuo ascends the throne, disaster will surely befall him."

"Mrs. Song, are you threatening me?" Zhao Wangshu asked with a smile.

"Please don't misunderstand, Madam Yun. I mean well. I am trying to help you analyze the situation to prevent you from being short-sighted and making mistakes." Zhu Siyun looked down on Zhao Wangshu in his heart and couldn't help but belittle him.

"Mrs. Song, the duty of the Dragon Court Guards is to protect His Majesty. This will never change. I'm sorry that I cannot accept your kindness." Zhao Wangshu said in a cold tone.

The smile on Zhu Siyun's face gradually froze. She stared at Zhao Wangshu sharply and said, "Madam Yun, you know that the situation in the court is unpredictable. If you persist in your wrongdoings, I'm afraid that the whole Yun family will be plunged into dire straits."

"Thank you for your hospitality, Mrs. Song. It's getting late, so I'll take my leave now." Zhao Wangshu didn't want to say more to her, so he stood up and walked out of the pavilion.

"Madam Yun, since you are so stubborn, I will not say any more. I just hope you will not regret your decision today in the future." Zhu Siyun's tone was mixed with anger and helplessness.

Zhao Wangshu pretended not to hear and left the Song Mansion without looking back.

After returning home, Zhao Wangshu immediately wrote a note, "Zuo tried to win you over, but I have rejected him. I am afraid he will attack you, so you need to be more careful."

She rolled up the note, went to the birdcage at the back, caught a carrier pigeon, and stuffed the note into the small bamboo tube tied to the pigeon's feet.

"Go." She held the pigeon and threw it into the air.

It flapped its wings, flew into the distant sky, and disappeared into the clouds.

After the letter was sent, Zhao Wangshu was still worried and even felt a little regretful.

She shouldn't have refused so bluntly, she should have been more polite.

Sitting in the room, she felt annoyed for a moment, but then she felt relieved. If she changed her normal behavior, it would make people suspicious.

On the other side, Zhu Siyun sent off the guests and met with her husband Song Kui. When talking about winning people over, Zhu Siyun first happily told him, "Mrs. Feng, Mrs. Sun, Mrs. Li, and Mrs. Xu were all interested and accepted the gifts I sent."

Then he said with a sullen face: "It's the woman surnamed Zhao from the Yun family who doesn't know how to appreciate it."

Song Kui advised her, "Don't be angry. If the Yun family was so easy to win over, the prince would have won him over long ago, and it would be my turn to make a contribution."

"My husband is right. I was too impatient. I will visit her with a valuable gift another day and talk to her properly." Zhu Siyun said with a smile.

"She refused so firmly, it will be difficult to convince her. You have to find another way." Song Kui reminded her.

Zhu Siyun nodded, "Thank you, husband. I will think about it carefully."