The Queen Mother jumped from the tower, and His Majesty was reborn with fear

Xie Yuxiu never set foot in the harem, so this winter hunt must be a great opportunity in the eyes of many people.

As long as she could stand out during this winter hunting period, she might be able to gain an advantage among the concubines.

Shu Zhaoyi was also on the attendance list this time. It was common knowledge that Yu Jinzhi was the only one favored by the emperor. As long as one had a good relationship with her, the chances of meeting His Majesty would increase a lot.

but……

"I appreciate Her Majesty Zhaoyi's kindness, but..." Yu Jinzhi pretended to be hesitant and embarrassed.

Shu Zhaoyi immediately asked: "What's wrong? Is there any difficulty?"

"Please don't blame me, Empress Zhaoyi. It's just that I don't know how to explain to His Majesty. He has always disliked me getting too close to others. If I were to ride in the same carriage with Empress Zhaoyi this time, His Majesty would probably disagree." Yu Jinzhi said.

When Shu Zhaoyi heard this, her face froze. It was because she wanted to see His Majesty that she had condescended to come here and talk to Yu Jinzhi. What did she mean by saying this now?

It was just riding in a carriage together, not doing anything else. How could His Majesty even care about this? According to her, it was obviously because Yu Jinzhi was unwilling and was afraid that she would delay her time with His Majesty, so she made such an excuse. She was really scheming.

"Princess, this is just a trivial matter. His Majesty will not care about it. Besides, you are not a concubine, and His Majesty cannot ride with you in this winter hunt. Wouldn't it ruin your reputation?" Shu Zhaoyi's words sounded quite nice. After all, it was not convenient to confront them directly now.

Yu Jinzhi knew the truth. Who in the whole capital didn't know that she was notorious now? She was forcibly taken into the harem by His Majesty without any clear reason. How could she still have a good reputation? But now that Shu Zhaoyi mentioned it, she would not reveal it immediately.

"Empress Zhaoyi, this matter is indeed not something I can decide. If Empress Zhaoyi feels the journey is boring and wants to find someone to accompany her, why don't you go and tell His Majesty?" How could Yu Jinzhi agree to such a thing?

Isn't this pushing Xie Yuxiu away? If Xie Yuxiu knew about this, he would probably go crazy again, and then all the things he had done these days would be in vain.

Shu Zhaoyi was rejected again and again, and she got angry for a while. She looked a little embarrassed, and naturally she couldn't maintain her expression.

"Yu Jinzhi, I meant well originally, please don't be ungrateful. It is against the rules for a daughter of an unknown minister like you to stay in the harem. Are you trying to monopolize His Majesty during this winter hunt?" Shu Zhaoyi simply stopped pretending.

Yu Jinzhi still had the same expression, seemingly unaffected.

"I am just telling the truth. If Empress Zhaoyi doesn't believe it, you can go and ask His Majesty yourself." Yu Jinzhi said.

Shu Zhaoyi sneered when she heard this: "Yu Jinzhi, you really don't know how to show respect. Do you think I will be afraid if you use His Majesty to put pressure on me?"

"It is not for me to judge what Empress Zhaoyi thinks. If Empress Zhaoyi is dissatisfied with what I say or do, she can just stay away from me and not pretend to be intimate with me." Yu Jinzhi's words were quite clear.

When Shu Zhaoyi heard this, she slammed the table and stood up from her seat.

She pointed at Yu Jinzhi and said, "Who do you think you are? It's your honor that I can come here and talk to you like this! You are a captive slut, what qualifications do you have to talk to me like this?"

Yu Jinzhi's eyes dimmed when she heard this. She knew what her current status was.

"Since Your Majesty Zhaoyi is so shameless, then what are you doing here? Not everyone can come to Jiayu Palace." Yu Jinzhi still sat in the same seat, as steady as a rock.

"How dare you! How dare you speak to me like that? Also, I'm standing, are you worthy enough to sit down?" Shu Zhaoyi's tone was sharp and her words were fierce.

Yu Jinzhi gently moved the tea bowl in her hand: "If Empress Zhaoyi wants to sit down, then go ahead. I didn't ask you to stand."

"You! Hello, Yu Jinzhi, you're fine! Someone come here!" Shu Zhaoyi was furious. She was a dignified Zhaoyi, but now she was being slandered by the daughter of a powerless minister. How could she swallow this?

Following an order, the palace servants behind her quickly stood up and tried to attack Yu Jinzhi.

"How dare you! Whoever dares to touch the princess, just try!" Qingyu had been standing by for so long and finally spoke.

Sure enough, those people stopped instantly, and those people in Jiayu Palace also prepared to step forward.

"What do you want to do? I can't touch you, right?" Shu Zhaoyi looked at Yu Jinzhi with an unfriendly tone.

"You really can't touch me. This is Jiayu Palace. Isn't it a bit unrealistic for you to want to touch me here? Also, Empress Zhaoyi may have forgotten what happened to the previous concubines." Yu Jinzhi put down the teacup in her hand.

But Shu Zhaoyi obviously didn't take this matter to heart. She sneered: "That's because they are stupid. What does it have to do with me? Now you are the one who bumped into me first. Even if I want to punish you, it is justified and reasonable."

"You are just the daughter of a minister. Even if you have the title of princess, you are not a royal relative. In the past, someone supported you, so you were able to enjoy glory, but now is different. Do you still think of yourself as the favored daughter of heaven?" Shu Zhaoyi continued.

As expected, such a change is something that anyone can step on. Everyone said the same thing, and Yu Jinzhi felt like she was getting tired of hearing it.

"If Empress Zhaoyi is not afraid of His Majesty's blame, then go ahead and do it." Yu Jinzhi said this.

The only person she could rely on now was Xie Yuxiu, so it would be a waste not to use him. Moreover, she must let Xie Yuxiu know that she could only rely on him.

Who doesn't take advantage of their power to bully others? She just wanted to take advantage of Xie Yuxiu's power and let him protect her until it became a habit...

"Your Majesty, His Majesty's attitude towards her is still unclear. Last time in the imperial garden, His Majesty punished three concubines at once. If His Majesty really cares about her, then if you take action now, I'm afraid it will give people a chance to criticize you and make His Majesty angry." The palace maid next to Shu Zhaoyi leaned close to Shu Zhaoyi's ear and whispered these words.

Sure enough, Shu Zhaoyi hesitated when she heard these words. But if she gave up like this, she really couldn't bear it. When would she be bullied by such a person? This matter could never be let go like this!

"You're lucky today. I don't want to bother with you. Let's go!" Shu Zhaoyi finally controlled her temper and turned to walk out.