Chapter 425 - 419_1
Lady Roujia, having left the palace, was worried that Lin Yue would be anxious, so she sent someone to Lin Yue’s place to pass on a message, informing her of hers and Princess Yongle’s situation. Lin Yue wasn’t too worried to begin with, but Lady Roujia’s thoughtful gesture added a few more points of fondness from Lin Yue toward her.
It didn’t take long for Jiang Ziqi to hear about today’s events, and he hurried over. Only when he saw Lin Yue safe and sound did he feel relieved, "Little Yueyue, what were you thinking, causing trouble with that wild girl Yongle? Thankfully, today it was just some riffraff, but what if you had encountered real danger? Princess Yongle and Lady Roujia at least have some martial arts to protect themselves, while you would only serve as a cushion for others. Besides, their status is different—if something truly went wrong, the authorities would likely blame you. How could you bear such punishment? Be more careful in the future."
Lin Yue felt helpless after hearing Jiang Ziqi’s words. She was just a commoner, and when Princess Yongle and Lady Roujia insisted on sneaking out for a stroll, she had tried to discourage them, but they would not listen; what could she do? Under those circumstances, she had no other option but to follow.
When Jiang Ziqi finished speaking and saw Lin Yue not saying anything, he thought she was angry because of his words, "Little Yueyue, you must know I hold no prejudice against your status. It’s just the reality of the situation. Understanding this is the only way you can protect yourself from harm. Please, do not get involved in such matters again in the future."
Zhao Erhu agreed with Jiang Ziqi’s words, advising further, "Yes, wife, what Doctor Jiang said is right. Just think, if something really happened to you, what would I and the children do? You should listen to Doctor Jiang. He’s seen much of the world and knows best."
"I understand, you don’t have to go on about it. In that situation, Princess Yongle was determined to go out, and although I did try to persuade her, as Big Brother Jiang said, given my status, it was to no avail if the princess didn’t listen. Besides, it’s not like I could really stop the princess—I’d probably get punished by her even before the authorities."
Jiang Ziqi knew Princess Yongle’s temperament all too well; she was stubborn, just as she had pestered him for so many years without giving up. There was no way Lin Yue could have stopped her—it was his oversight. Although Lin Yue sometimes acted capriciously, she was always sensible in serious matters and wouldn’t neglect her safety just for fun. There certainly had to be an unavoidable reason.
"Little Yueyue, I apologize, I misunderstood the situation. It’s normal for you to be unable to stop Princess Yong’an’s willfulness. From now on, I’ll make it clear to Lady Roujia that you should not be involved in such matters anymore."
"Thank you, Big Brother Jiang. I know you mean well, and I appreciate your kindness. Here in the Capital City where nobles abound, both Zhao Erhu and I are not familiar with it, so we will rely on your guidance, Big Brother Jiang."