But who is Ji Shisu? He is the supreme commander of the three armies, a man who can manipulate everyone in the world.
Most importantly, he is her elder sister's husband.
And who is her elder sister, Zhao Luoning? How could her taste be bad?
So, the answer can only be the former.
Ji Shisu is a lovesick man!
Zhao Luoyu used to have no good impression of Ji Shisu.
She couldn't be said to dislike him, but neither could she be said to like him.
Moreover, she always thought that a celestial being like her elder sister should be matched with a better man.
A man like Ji Shisu would be more than worthy of Chen Chuliu or Nan Shuang.
But he was far too unworthy of her elder sister.
Therefore, Zhao Luoyu had always strongly supported her elder sister leaving Ji Shisu and becoming independent.
She always felt that Ji Shisu and the Ji Family were holding her elder sister back.
However, Ji Shisu's earth - shattering remarks today made Zhao Luoyu start to re - evaluate the man in front of her.
He might have many flaws, but his sincere love for her elder sister was enough to make up for them.
Ji Shisu lifted the curtain and walked out, looking so alone.
It made Zhao Luoyu feel a bit sad.
This man was willing to go against the whole world and stand alone for a wife whose whereabouts were still unknown.
Zhao Luoyu couldn't help but start to waver.
Should she tell him her elder sister's whereabouts?
Ji Shijun, who was standing beside Zhao Luoyu, also looked worried. He originally wanted to chase after Ji Shisu and persuade him, but was secretly pinched on the arm by Zhao Luoyu and led out of Cihua Courtyard.
"What are you doing?"
Ji Shijun was disappointed in Zhao Luoyu at this moment.
The Luoyu he knew was kind - hearted, emotional and loyal.
Ji Shisu, who was about to leave, was at least her brother - in - law.
Was she so eager to let him leave?
Knowing that he was suspecting her, Zhao Luoyu felt rather aggrieved.
But she wasn't the kind of girl who would pout and go back to her room to cry.
No matter how aggrieved she was, she had to clear up the misunderstanding first.
"I know what you think of me. How you view me is your business. If you want to persuade Ji Shisu, I won't stop you. But there are a few things I think you, my husband, should know."
When Zhao Luoyu put on a serious face, Ji Shijun felt a bit nervous. His tone softened a lot.
"What things?"
"First, regardless of whether you're willing to compete for the position of the family head, the position will surely be contested. Even if you don't want it, it depends on whether your mother and the old madam will let you give it up."
"This..."
Ji Shijun was about to retort, but was scolded by Zhao Luoyu.
"Just listen to me. Second, the Ji Family can't tolerate my eldest sister."
"What are you talking about? How can they not tolerate her? Your elder sister has been the mistress of our Ji Family for so long."
Zhao Luoyu sneered.
"Yes, she had to prove her innocence by threatening to kill herself as soon as she married into the family. She's been in the family for a long time, yet the grandmother and mother - in - law kept trying to send other women to her husband's bed. Now that she's already gone, they still call her an outsider. Is this how your noble family tolerates my elder sister?"
Ji Shijun had no words to refute.
Just now, the old matriarch and Madam Ji had repeatedly called her an outsider. It was really inappropriate.
If Zhao Luoning were here, she would surely be heart - broken.
"Third, if the younger uncle stays in the Ji Mansion, it will bring about a disastrous end for both him and the Ji Mansion."
"Why do you say so?"
"The younger uncle is extremely capable. He can command the three armies, quell rebellions, and is admired by all the people. He's such a remarkable man."
"Isn't this a good thing? Is it wrong for a person to be talented and capable?"
"A commoner is innocent, but if he possesses a jade, he will be blamed. How popular Bai Shaoqing is among the common people now. If the Ji Family insists on taking this credit for themselves and making the great general their second young master, don't you think the emperor will be jealous? Shu Danqing and Shijian have both made their identities public, but only Ji Shisu hasn't announced his identity to the world. Don't you understand his painstaking efforts?"
It seemed that Ji Shisu had given up everything for Zhao Luoning.
Yes, Zhao Luoyu definitely believed that this was an important reason for Ji Shisu to make such earth - shattering decisions.
However, from what Ji Shisu had said in Cihua Courtyard just now, it seemed that Ji Shisu actually had deeper considerations.
For the Ji Family, having only Shijian, a dead and non - threatening general, was the best situation.
The emperor would remember the military merits of the Ji Family and take good care of them in business and officialdom.
At the same time, the emperor didn't need to worry about the Ji Family overshadowing him.
As long as the Ji Family didn't cause any big troubles, they could enjoy prosperity for at least two generations.
It was a pity that Ji Shisu had gone to so much trouble, but no one understood him.
The Ji Family was short - sighted and only focused on immediate benefits.
Thinking of this, Zhao Luoyu's tone became even more blunt.
"I've finished my words. If you want to kill your younger brother and the Ji Family, then go and persuade him."
With that said, Zhao Luoyu didn't say any more and turned to leave.
Ji Shijun knew that she was angry. How could he dare to go and find Ji Shisu? He quickly turned back to coax his wife.
"Luoyu, I'm sorry. I wronged you."
He had only suspected her because he heard that after Zhao Luoyu went to see Madam Ji, Madam Ji had made things difficult for Ji Shisu.
Of course, Luoyu couldn't be the one playing tricks behind the scenes.
But Ji Shijun obviously underestimated his wife.
She not only knew how to play tricks, but also knew how to act coquettishly.
Zhao Luoyu knew that this was the best time to act coquettishly. She pouted and her nose felt sour. The tears she had held back for a long time began to fall drop by drop.
"I knew you were busy taking over the family affairs, so I didn't dare to bother you. My elder sister left and dumped all the responsibilities. I had no choice but to shoulder the heavy burden of the family. The Ji Mansion is so big that even my elder sister had trouble handling it. I'm not as capable as her. I've been so careful in running the family, afraid of making any mistakes."
Hearing what Zhao Luoyu said, Ji Shijun felt even more guilty.
Zhao Luoyu covered her face and said, "You just think I don't care about your brother. Your brother is so determined. Even if I wanted to stop him, could I?"
"Alright, Nian'er, it's my fault. I'm sorry."
Ji Shijun was heart - broken. He hugged Zhao Luoyu and comforted her softly.
Maybe to divert Zhao Luoyu's attention, he asked, "But, Luoyu, has your elder sister really not contacted you?"
Watching Ji Shisu being so anxious and dejected every day, Ji Shijun, as an elder brother, couldn't help but be worried.
In the past, Zhao Luoyu would surely deny it immediately. But looking at Ji Shisu's determined attitude,
she felt a bit reluctant.
At this moment, a little kid suddenly popped out from behind the door, scaring Zhao Luoyu.
When she took a closer look, she found it was Ji Shihuan.
Ji Shihuan had been bored and was wandering around the yard. He accidentally found the rattan ball that had been lost for many days in a corner.
As soon as he saw the rattan ball, he couldn't help but think of the days when they played ball in Furong Courtyard.
Ji Shihuan didn't know that Zhao Luoning was still alive. He thought that Zhao Luoning might never come back, so he felt a bit sad.
Ji Shihuan had been more sensitive than his other brothers since childhood, especially towards Zhao Luoning. He couldn't help but sigh on the spot. He never expected to overhear this conversation.